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Newspaper
Junction Eagle
Location
Junction, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1932
Page
1
A jumble of industrial notes claims gunpowder powered rivet work and asks if techniques fit dress shirts. It notes five day weeks for workers, Texas University electricity research, rising wages for bricklayers, wool prices, and Chicago water debt. It closes with a quip on crime reporting.
The La Junta Study Club will meet December 21 at Mrs. C. W. Atchison's home. Members not present at the November meeting are reminded that Christmas plans will proceed as last year with a theme on Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and festive music and a Christmas tree.
Fredericksburg Hill Billies clinched district 12 B by defeating Rocksprings Bulldogs 6 to 0 in Rocksprings. Aldhaus starred with a 65 yard punt and a touchdown run as Fredericksburg controlled the second half. Captain Keller Kleeg Langhans and Gold, out with injury, were key to the Billies prospects against Brady.
Army edged Navy 6 0 in a tight district game on the high school field. W A Smith tossed a key pass to J B Dunbar to place the ball on the four yard line and the Army carried over for the winning score with two minutes left.
W. H. Dunk of Houston and Mrs. R. G. Koym of Beasley joined Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Dunk of Paige and Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Dunk for a recent social visit.
A cordial invitation goes to all to attend Church in the Ivy schoolhouse next Sunday night at 7 00. The Rev G W Crofoot will preach.
The Men’s Bible Class of the Methodist Church will hold its annual banquet on Wednesday December 7 at 7 30 PM in the church annex announced by class president Joe Bissett. The event began three years ago and will feature a speech by Hon Coke R Stevenson a class member.
J F Cabler of Cedar Creek near Junction died Monday morning November 28 after a brief illness. Funeral services were held at the Church of Christ with Elder Blackman officiating and burial in Junction Cemetery. Born Coryell County September 22 1888 he moved to London 34 years ago and to Junction in 1909. He married Birda Dagen in 1909 and had three children Nora Wyona and John plus two stepchildren John and Ida Dagen. He is survived by his wife three children one sister and other relatives. He joined the Church of Christ in 1921 and was active in church work and a respected citizen.
A. W. Browning visited his wife and little daughter Margaret Annetta in Dallas for Thanksgiving. Mrs Browning and the child expect to return to Junction before many weeks.
Mrs. G. W. Crofoot came home Friday after visiting Austin and San Antonio where she underwent an operation several weeks ago.
Mr and Mrs Fred Duder traveled by car to Kerrville on Thursday for a private outing.
Mr and Mrs J H Savage Mrs R C Bruce and daughter Lavina Mrs Asa Marr and Mrs Leadie Ethridge visited relatives at De Leon and Dublin during the Thanksgiving holidays.
An advisory board of five men was appointed to cooperate with the Junction Fire Department to improve service. Members include E. Holekamp, E. R. Borden, Chas. Ramsey, Chris Schraub, and S. P. Woodward. The department seeks further rate reductions as premiums for property owners have been halved over four years. Chief John Hawkins notes street truck parking in the business district is dangerous and urges workers to stay off the main street. Monthly dues for firefighters are cut to 25 cents.
A Ladies Negro Minstrel program is set for tonight at the high school auditorium under the Efficiency Class of the Methodist Church. Directors Mrs A W Leoffler Mrs Olney Patterson and Mr I W Myers promise lively features and good entertainment. Admission is 15 or 25 cents.
Mr and Mrs Otto Oxford were seen visiting at Menard on Wednesday afternoon, engaging with locals and touring the area. The sighting notes a quiet scene with the couple seen near a storefront.
Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Borden and family traveled to Denton to spend the Thanksgiving holidays with relatives.
E Toepperwein of Menard is enjoying a deer hunt in Kimble County, observing local wildlife activity and enjoying the outdoors.
T B Phillips arrived from his ranches yesterday for a short visit and to handle business matters in the city before returning.
Bill Hamer Curlee Taylor and Walter Chadwell and Miss Kaleta Taylor attended the Texas A M football game in Austin last Thursday. Bill and Curlee took an airplane ride over the city before the game.
A mass meeting of business and professional men in the county court room Tuesday adopted a slogan favoring keeping the Junction Schools open and vowed to pay school taxes and cooperate with the school board and teachers. Teachers are working overtime in crowded rooms. the board has planned to maintain high standards amid the crisis.
Mrs. Mary Helen Simpson Collier died Monday night in Junction after a long illness. Born March 3, 1854 in Tennessee, she moved to Lamar County Texas at age ten, married W M Collier, lived in several communities, and settled in Kimble County 46 years ago. Survived by five children, 27 grandchildren, and 20 great grandchildren. she was a longtime Baptist who aided neighbors.
A correction notes the omission of Mrs. M. E. Blackburn as hostess for the Efficiency class party at Mrs. E. R. Borden's home last week. Mr. and Mrs. Odell Price and son Haskell and Mr. and Mrs. Lovel Richardson of Santa Anna visited W. F. Price and enjoyed a Cedar Creek picnic. Mrs. Walter Tinsley and children visited San Antonio on Thanksgiving Day.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hubbell and daughter Harrie Ethel visited relatives near Abi-Jene on Sunday.
Dr and Mrs R L Peters of Austin spent the Thanksgiving holidays with Mr and Mrs A G Farmer.
Mrs. A. N. Henry and her daughter Miss Rita Henry of Victoria visited Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Johnson last week. Mrs. Johnson accompanied them home for a visit.
Dallas minister Rev. J. J. Kellum, Buckner Orphan’s Home field representative, preached at Junction Baptist Church on Sunday night describing the home’s work with orphan children and urging offerings to support the cause.
Garvier Gonzales is in Standifer Hospital in critical condition after a Saturday night knife assault at the Frank Baker ranch dance. Louis Gonzales is jailed in Kimble county charged with assault with intent to murder and awaits word on Rafael’s condition as pneumonia develops in the aftermath.
County Superintendent R. R. King reports all county schools in fair shape and confirms plans to keep schools open for the current term.
A play That's One on Bill will be given at the new Segovia school building Friday night December 2 at 7 30. The cast has rehearsed for some time and promises a solid program worth more than the 10 and 20 cent admission. The new building recently opened and the event invites the community to inspect the facility.
The Segovia Sunday School will meet at 2 30 o clock next Sunday afternoon in the Segovia Schoolhouse. Immediately after the Sunday school hour the Rev G W Crofoot will preach home and bring others with you.
A good crowd greeted Mrs. A. W. Loeffler's Expression Class at the Texan Theatre last Friday evening as they presented the playlet Thanks giving Wonders and a skit The Turkey and the Pump kin. The numbers were well received and the audience gave hearty applause as part of an unusually good program.
W H Stephenect, a business visitor, was reported in Brewster County visiting local enterprises and meeting with officials to discuss potential investments and collaborations. The visit drew attention from local merchants seeking opportunities.
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