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Newspaper
Junction Eagle
Location
Junction, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1943
Page
2
A heartbreak note expresses loss and faith as the author contemplates a final journey to a distant land. They invoke divine will and ask Phillip to guide their beloved daughter waiting in heaven, signaling a family's enduring bond.
The American Legion Auxiliary will meet at the Legion Hut Saturday afternoon at 3 30 o clock with full attendance desired. Members are urged to be present as Armed Forces pass through Junction and other duties require attention.
Mrs C W McCarroll will present her piano and singing pupils in a spring recital next Thursday evening May 6 in the school auditorium. Major Scales Takes Command a piano play by Vandereve will be performed by the classes. The program starts at 8 30 o clock and the public is invited.
Mrs. David Schmidt, president of the Harper P T A, was elected vice president of the Seventh District Association covering Gillespie Blanco and Llano counties at a New Braunfels conference. Harper P T A earned an A rating for its year book and scrapbook, compiled by Mrs. A C Wendel with student and member help, featuring Harper Herald stories and photos.
Mr and Mrs Rumaldo Gonzales hosted a Mexican supper for Pvt and Mrs Ascencion G Vela last Saturday evening. Guests included Juan Anguiano and family Cresencio Garza Raymundo Esperanza Augustin Garcia Merce Ramirez Maria Murillo Damacio Franco and others who offered greeting cards and thanks.
Jennings Monk aged 46, a World War I veteran and Legion District commander, died at his Kerrville home on April 16 after a 25 year TB struggle. His son, on leave from the Marine Corps near Guadalcanal, was visiting. the family had taken him to San Antonio before returning home where he fell ill and died. Funeral attendees included Judge L R Hodges and several local figures.
W E Bolt chairman of the local War Price and Rationing Board urged motorists in Kimble County to inscribe their license numbers and state abbreviations on the backs of gasoline coupons before visiting stations. He said failure to endorse violates mileage rationing rules and stations will not accept unendorsed coupons, saving time for drivers and attendants.
Bear Creek Study Club sold a coconut iced three layer cake at the Hill Country Fair Grounds raising $116.50 in hours. Walter Parker donated the cake for auction, and E A Tennis of San Angelo acted as auctioneer as the item circulated among 23 bidders. Other sale proceeds totaled about $30.00.
The La Junta Study Club met with Mrs. Milton Bohmfalk with 15 members present. A Texas quiz formed part of a round table program. The next meeting is set for May 19 with Mrs. J. E. Weideman as hostess and Mrs. John L. Phillips leading.
The Junction Independent School District reports an improving financial condition with no warrant or loan statements. The board has paid off most debt and purchased 11000 in U S bonds while the term closed without depository indebtedness. The State Department of Education and tax supporters are praised for strong finances and support.
The Tejas Study Club, a new women’s group for Harper and nearby areas, met at the Harper school on April 17 for its second gathering. President Mrs. Forest Bode read the constitution and by-laws as Mrs. James Box suggested, and the members accepted them after discussion. The club will pursue an exhaustive study of Texas folk life.
From a dawn camp message Charlie Jenkins writes that on his last leave a stranger greeted him on the corner and invited him to a home chicken dinner. The generous couple and two others offered hospitality to soldiers, showing unexpected kindness.
No 59 of a series recalls a dinner with comrades who value hospitality and fellowship. The narrator notes the army men enjoy good meals and conversation, highlighting how they support each other and find comfort in shared moments amid service.
Copyright 1943 Brewing Industry Foundation Lore outlines chair appointments by the president. Program head is Mrs. Carl Oehler, Entertainment is Mrs. Gilbert Andrea, Auditing is Mrs. Hugo A. Hopf, Membership is Mrs. Alfred Ellebracht, and Social Service is Mrs. W. E. Fletcher. Mrs. Oehler designates Mrs. David Schmidt, Mrs. James Box, and Mrs. J. R. Peril to join the committee, which will start at the May meeting.
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