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Newspaper
Junction Eagle
Location
Junction, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1940
Page
2
Mrs Melba Burt Johnson announces candidacy for Kimble County Treasurer as a Democrat. She appeals to voters for support in the July 27 primary, notes her life in Kimble, her two daughters, and commitment to faithful duties if elected.
Austin editors urge end to political patronage as Dr W J Johnson faces immorality charges at San Antonio State Hospital. They cite $500000 annual loss to wasteful spoils practices and push for centralized, depoliticized state schooling to ensure equal educational opportunity across Texas counties.
The piece recalls past highway gaps and suggests state takeover by the State Highway Commission improved coordination. It cites Brady Gentry, Judge R E L Boh Pitt, and Harry Hines as leaders and discusses political broadcasts linked to Governor O Daniel and University of Texas involvement.
State health officials say influenza is increasing due to news and colder weather. Dr. Geo W Cox notes flu is highly infectious and spread by mucous discharges. Precautions include avoiding crowded places, not sharing personal items, washing hands, staying fit, and resting at first symptoms to prevent severe illness.
Mrs M. J. Nethery has just returned from San Antonio where she underwent medical treatment for several weeks. Her condition is slightly improved.
Announced candidates for the Democratic primary on July 27 1940 include J B Randolph and W C Jackson for District Judge 112th, E V Stewart and H E Wright for County Judge, Ramsey Randolph for County and District Clerk, J C Graham and J O Wright for Sheriff Assessor and Clerk, MRS Annie Highsmith for County Treasurer, Coke R Stevenson Jr for County Attorney, C E Reid, R H Spiller, G R Rothmann, C Ek Marsh for Commissioners, R B Moore for Precinct 4, and J W McLendon for Justice of the Peace Precinct 1.
Rotary International designates February 18 to 24 as Rotary Observance Week celebrated by Junction Rotary and most of the 5,000 clubs in 65 countries. The 35th anniversary frames many club activities and broadcasts in Chicago Columbus and nationwide. Paul P Harris founded Rotary in Chicago in 1905 and is honored as the movement's forerunner.
Rotary includes a small fraction of the world’s population yet represents nearly every nationality and creed. Its members come from diverse businesses and professions and wield influence in business, social, and civic circles.
The new Poet's Group postage stamps feature denominations from 1c to 10c with Georgian framed portraits. They cannot be sold in the U S before February 16 and depict Pegasus within a shield panel on a white ground with Gothic lettering across the stamps.
G R Goodall Kothmann announces candidacy for Precinct No 3 commissioner. He vows fair, impartial service and plans to meet voters before the July primary. Also notes ill relations with pneumonia in Don E Dulaney and family visiting Kin. Hmm
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