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Newspaper
Junction Eagle
Location
Junction, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1920
Page
1
The Junction Eagle marks its first anniversary under manager J. D. Motley with weekly editions over Kimble county. The paper thanks readers and supporters for a year of growth and vows to continue timely local and general news.
Mr Burt Braley and Miss Winnie Furr married at Miss Reedie Nigh home in Menard Texas with Rev A C Cocke performing. Braley of Junction Texas works for Alex J Hamer Co. Furr of Hext Texas, couple to reside in Junction.
The Eagle corrects a previous item stating Mrs. Virgie Cummins was a visitor to Brownwood. The correct name is Mrs. Virgie Coleman. The paper apologizes for the error and will provide corrections when needed.
Kimble County Commissioners awarded the road contract on April 7 to Coleman & Jenkins of San Antonio after a bid process attended by Judge Coke Stevenson and county officials. The firm submitted the low bid, though still above estimates, with construction to begin once state and federal approvals finalize, while the London road bid was rejected as too high. The London country is cited as needing a better value road, and Kerrville prospects are noted with Menard left as a cautionary memory.
The London High School will stage its commencement exercises in the School Auditorium on Saturday evening April 24. The list of graduates will be announced at the close of the program.
Last Wednesday evening about 9 o'clock L. E. Jr. the 10 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Bunbar, was injured by a dynamite cap explosion at his home. He lost the thumb and forefinger of his right hand. Dr. Stone treated the wounds and reported no serious complications.
Time Wednesday April 21 430 p m Hostess Lula Bruce Subject Home Mission Leader Lura B Taylor G A Hymn We've A Story to Tell Scripture Lessons Matthew 21 22 John 15 7 Eph 3 20 Matthew 18 20 Hebrews 4 16 Prayer for Home Missions Roll Call Minutes Offering Leaflet The Old Man of the Mountains Cora Lee Linsley Recitation Katie s Thank Offering Ruth Hey Reading of Dr Gray s appeal Mrs Marsh Story Trained Here to Serve There Thelma Sprause Close with Watchword
John L Sparkman died April 13 at 2 30 pm after years of tuberculosis and injuries as an engineer on the T P Ry He lay camped on Cedar Road near town and was buried in South Llano Cemetery Rev S F Marsh conducted brief services A sister Mrs Dawkins of Fort Worth visited and he left a wife and baby years earlier He was forty five and a Baptist church member
August Bruns of Roosevelt visited Junc tion on Wednesday describing Roosevelt as first class but needing rain. He notes the area experiences weather concerns and transportation conditions.
Church notices state no preaching at the meeting and alter service plans. Next Sunday alana church will host a corrected schedule with adjusted services.
E Holekamp of Kimble County Abstract Co located a missing deed of trust in Bexar County that clears the title to town property on survey 541 in Jos Schertz name 640 acres survey 394 in Fred Hoestling 320 acres and survey 413 in Julius Bose 160 acres. The community expresses gratitude for the title clearance.
The program centers on Noah as hero and builder with leaders and lesson themes drawn from Genesis. Subjects include Noah’s family, characters from Noah’s era, the ark, the flood, the drying of waters, and God’s covenant, led by Orlean Britt and others. A Bible drill and concluding prayers and benediction finish the program.
Leader Raymond conducts a sunbeam program with a prayer call and scripture readings Gen 37 3 8 Ruth Gen 37 9 11 Matt 26 14 16. Children named Ruby Vivian Mildred Hilda answer roll call verses and discuss Joseph and Jesus sold in a classroom setting.
May schedule lists 1st Sunday at Gentry 2nd Sunday at Bear Creek and 4th Sunday at Junction. John S. Durst leads the preaching duties for these months in the church.
Notice from the Junior Missionary Society of the M. E. Church South announces a cake and sandwich sale at Junction Hardware Co on Saturday April 17 from 12 to 6 p m. Proceeds support church missions.
Box supper to be held at Copperas on April 21 with proceeds supporting the local school house. All are invited to attend and enjoy the event and contribute to the school project.
The Rock Springs area is poised to gain a railroad as cement contracts are ready to be let and work will commence soon, according to The Leader. The report notes the project is almost a certainty, with minor issues to be resolved before construction starts.
A large county gathering attended Rev. S X Swimme’s address on Odd Fellowship in commemoration of its American founding. The talk traced the order from 1819, its motto Friendship Love and Truth, and its role as both fraternal and benevolent, promoting Christian values and community service.
Minnehaha Camp Fire Girls hosted a shower for Mrs. Wm. Wilson at the home of Mrs. Lola McCollum. Guests included Mrs. Jones Mrs. Bernice Reid guardian Lola McCoullin assistant guardian Fan Willis Lillian Kinkrick Emma Pickett Lela Taylor Marguerite Reynolds Tottie Martin and Austin Durst after music games and refreshments.
Last Sunday a small bulldog named Saucer was struck and killed by a car. The City Tailor Shop closed to honor the canine, which townsfolk cherished for its wit and leadership. He is laid to rest with a playful epitaph describing his fate and orientation.
The Order of Eastern Star Fifth District holds its School of Instruction in this city on April 23 and 24 1920 Delegates are asked to notify Assistant Deputy Grand Matron Mrs Bernice Reid of attendance Committee on Work member Mrs Beulah Rawling will give examinations during the session Events include a Friday social evening with a play The True Origin of Free Masonry and an address of welcome by Bro Coke R Stevenson Saturday features opening ceremonies presenting grand officers study sessions lunch and a balloting session Additional program notes list discussions on JOY tion parliamentary details and miscellaneous items
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