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Newspaper
Junction Eagle
Location
Junction, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1943
Page
2
A wartime appeal urges raising thirteen billion dollars to fund American armies. It notes that an offensive requires costly ammunition and gasoline, citing a raid costing 375000 and predicting greater future expenditures. The drive complements regular war bonds and stamps with the slogan They Give Their Lives You Lend Your Money.
The Junction Baptist Church Junior Girls' Auxiliary held its first officer election. Elected were Janice Connor as President and Betty Jean Powell as Vice President with Sarah Lee Herndon also mentioned. The meeting theme was Putting I into Missions and the group met Tuesdays at five. Mrs F Lee Herndon is Counsellor.
The South Llano Ladies Sewing Club gathered at Mrs. Nealy Jackson on April 7 to honor Mrs. August Hunger of San Antonio with a shower. Contests and sewing activities filled the afternoon, with Mrs. Addie Ferguson winning the prize. A covered dish luncheon followed for Mesdames Britt Allsup, Matt Burt, Addie Ferguson, August Hunger, Ed Hunger, John McGuffin, Aldie Marr, and Nealy Jackson. The next meeting is set for May 5 at Mrs. Britt Allsup's. Unbreakable watch crystals are described as plastic used in aircraft and weapon components, sealed to be dust and waterproof.
A group of Harper women formed a study club at the Harper school house on April 3. Temporary chair David Schmidt oversaw the election of officers including Forrest Bode as president and Carl Oehler as vice president. A second meeting is set for April 17 to name the club and choose a study topic.
La Junta Study Club will meet at the home of Mrs. C. T. Holekamp on Wednesday afternoon April 21 with Mrs. Holekamp as hostess. The program includes Leader Mrs. A. W. Loeffler Roll Call Rivers in Poetry Down the Rio Grande tracing this stream Mrs. L. R. Allen Legends of the Red River Valley Mrs. E. R. Borden. Camouflage colors are being standardized with an electronic device that distinguishes 2 000 000 colors.
The Kimble County Wildlife Federation voted to oppose a state bill seeking regulatory power for the Game, Fish and Oyster Commission within Kimble County. Introduced by Rep Kirby, the bill would set bag limits and seasons without additional legislation and could cover El Paso and nearby counties. Visitors Henry Blerschwale and Gordon Stewart attended the session.
A compact column asks who sits with Ann in the show, pairs like Basil and Ramona, and whether Billy Don and Patsy know. It notes Mary Louise’s return, juniors swapping class rings, and various local youths’ weekend plans and mischief. It questions private details and teases social happenings around town.
Schools and other food demonstration groups can apply to local rationing boards for allotments of rationed foods. Many groups run projects tied to the government food conservation program.
Congressman D C Fisher explains the Hobbs Bill expanding the Anti Racketeering Act of 1934 to labor unions and members. He notes truck union abuses in New York City and subsequent legal challenges, voicing that most rank and file workers support the measure despite CIO opposition. The House passed the bill 270 to 107.
Prices for binder twine will be higher due to increased material costs. Cordage fibers are scarce, prompting WPB and the U S Department of Agriculture to promote partial cotton yarn with henequin and sisal despite higher prices.
Summary of wartime ration dates and allowances including Sugar coupon No 12 valid Mar 16 to May 31 Coffee Stamp No 26 good for one pound Mar 22 to Apr 25 Mean Red stamps in Book 2 with weekly starts Mar 29 through Apr 25 and April 30 expirations Gasoline A Book coupons No 5 valid Mar 22 to May 21 Shoes Stamp No 17 valid to Jun 15 Tire inspections deadlines for A B C and T books by specified dates Tires inspection rules for T book 60 days from Feb 28 1943 or 5000 miles Ration Book No 1 available for those not registered before Jan 15 1943 War Price and Ration Board approval required Ration Book No 2 Blue stamps D E F totaling 48 points valid Mar 25 through Apr 30
Treasury department brief urging Americans to “say yes” and fill war stamp albums to fund and support troops. The message contrasts American civil liberties with wartime dangers in Europe and credits Secretary Morgenthau for funding efforts to supply weapons.
Government reports have secured a quota of 20,000 shotguns for guards at war plants and other war work. No additional shotguns are being requested at this time. The message urges support for victory by buying bonds.
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