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Newspaper
Junction Eagle
Location
Junction, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1938
Page
4
The piece argues politicians favor government control over private enterprise. It contends many lawmakers lack budgeting discipline, confuse votes with finance, and value election returns over ledgers. It urges business to warn people against gullibility and warns against attacks on industries that fund government.
The Kansas City Star notes many believe they pay no taxes and argues indirect taxes bite hardest on low earners. A life insurance survey shows a $160 monthly earner pays rising indirect costs on essentials like food, rent, clothing, fuel, and light, amounting to about 12 percent of income, with higher totals as earnings rise.
A historical commentary argues the national debt has surged from $25 billion to a projected $43 billion. It warns that public lethargy fuels higher taxes, reduced private spending, and ongoing inflation. The piece urges widespread citizen pressure to demand fiscal reform and restraint on deficits and government waste.
Bear Study Club meets Tuesday afternoon December 13 at Mrs. Clay Holland’s Junction home. W. McCarroll directs the program with carol history by Mrs. Thomas Coney, a reading by Mrs. Harold Dutton, and a Bible origins piece from Mrs. Chester Bannowsky. Silent Night closes, followed by a gift social. Each member invites a guest.
Hostess Mrs Dillard Motley welcomed members and guests at Station B residence for the Highland Study Club meeting. Mrs H Tobin, Mrs S O Ridenhower and Miss Mary Jane Ridenhower led an informative program on English grammar with a social hour to follow. Those present included Miss Mary Jane Ridenhower, Mrs George Ard, Mrs J W, Mrs BLL Howard, Mrs A G Lee, Mrs 0 Ridenhower, Mrs Jack Turner, and the hostess.
Mrs Lee Craven entertained the Merry Wives Club and guests with a bridge gathering on Wednesday afternoon November 30 at her mother Mrs H G Hubert's residence. Miss Mary Jane Ridenhower guest of honor and bridal gifts were presented. High scores went to Mrs W E Allen and Mrs L R Allen, with Mrs Clay Secrest earning the cut trophy. A holiday PTA meeting is scheduled for December fourteenth in the high school auditorium with a planned program.
A Monday pleasure hosted by Mrs. J I Cunningham honored Miss Mary Jane Ridenhower with autumn decor. Guests from the Cactus Club and numerous local ladies attended. towels crocheted by attendees were judged for a prize won by Miss Ridenhower, who received a trophy and gift from the hostess.
Miss Mary Jane Ridenhower, a bride of the month, was honored Wednesday at nine thirty by Mrs. Frank Patterson at her home. The table featured a white linen cloth and black and crystal ware, with a pottery bowl of fruit at the center. Present were Miss Dora Wootton and Mrs. R. D. Roth.
Mrs Addie Paett wed Mr J A Wallace in Kerrville on Saturday November 26. Rev Paul S Vandyke read the impressive marriage lines at Kerrville Presbyterian Church. Mrs Wallace mother of Mrs Chester Hendricks, has not lived here many months. Wallace a local contractor and builder. They reside with Mrs Willie Ragland. James Henry Coleman, son of Mr and Mrs Lewis Coleman, is praised as a young hunter after two bucks this season. Miss Virginia Ashabranner returned from New York City noting Texas Hill Country as home.
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