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Newspaper
Junction Eagle
Location
Junction, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1939
Page
8
All members are urged to attend the Ameri can Legion Post meeting at eight o'clock this evening Thursday. W R Wilhite 21st district commander from Coleman Texas will attend the election for the upcoming year.
A July Sunday reunion at Yates crossing brought together the McKinney and Walker families of Kimble County for swimming, pictures, and a barbecue. Over 60 relatives attended from multiple towns. W. O. McKinney and his California visit were highlighted with planned farewell gathering on August 5 at Saline school house before departure.
The fair grounds gain a new Sales arena nearing completion to seat 400 with lights blazing at 8 15 p m on August 2 1939. A new round dipping vat is under construction by Mr Braley to become an official dipping station for sheep shipments. The facility will serve livestock demonstration needs through the county agent program and is supported by the Fair Association and West Texas Utilities. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Reed Hake of Brownsville who met N C Tulloss after ten years and Miss Olive Chadwell of Austin visiting local relatives.
Early E Cunningham aged 56 died in Abilene after four days of illness. Born in Aberdeen Mississippi he lived in Shreveport for 20 years in the mobile automobile business. He moved to Abilene for health reasons and was with doctors exchange before death. Funeral was in Ruston Louisiana with services and a basket dinner planned in Abilene.
The State Fair of Texas will mail its 51st annual premium list, listing more than 100000 dollars in premiums for livestock agriculture poultry and other awards. County exhibits receive 125 dollars each with supplements for poultry shows 4-H clubs culinary textile and school exhibits and contests.
All Kimble county residents are invited to attend an old time Cowboy Camp Meeting at Sunset Church beginning Friday, August 11, and lasting through Sunday. The gathering offers communal services and a traditional spiritual experience for attendees.
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