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Newspaper
Junction Eagle
Location
Junction, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1940
Page
4
The New York Times notes 920,310 federal civil employees on June 30, a peak since World War I, with 1930s rises despite high taxes. Business Week warns only citizen resolve can preserve peace amid debt and rising government functions.
Advertising lowers per unit costs by spreading overhead across more items. A big, successful sale reduces costs per article, while small, weak sales raise them. Sales staff and rents still run, so ads help move goods. Newspapers remain the most effective channel to reach buyers, valued by industry and communities alike.
Thomas Hess, a salesman in Junction for several weeks, broke a leg Sunday when the bumper of a car struck him. He was taken to the Legion Hospital at Kerrville for treatment. The driver was not blamed and the accident was deemed unavoidable.
A truck operator urges that all commercial trucks be painted a uniform yellow for safety. He cites tests his firm conducted and argues color consistency would reduce accidents and improve visibility on major highways.
A discussion notes yellow trucks seen farther than other colors while fish may not distinguish colors. The birth of Lenora Christine Ashley on January 19, 1940 marks Kimble county's registrar report of the second baby born to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Ashley.
Mrs H K Caldwell and Mrs George Cavaness hosted the Methodist Church Efficiency Class Friday afternoon at the Loeffer residence. Birthday guest Ada Dockery was honored as Mrs Joe Maddux led the meeting. W M Tinsley presented the Greenwich Village film, Henry Ford rebuilt in Dearborn Michigan, with tea served by Mrs Maddux and others.
The Bear Creek Study Club met with Mrs. Harold Dutton and planned a future visit for Junction Grammar School graduates. A discussion on government and world affairs followed an open forum on After Dictatorship What. Participants included Mrs. Ruth Bode and Mrs. C. W. Mc Carroll who summarized current events.
The column urges early transplanting of red buds and suggests adding features like seats pools bird baths or houses to gardens. It promotes intelligent planting to raise property value and invites participation in the Garden Club with programs and community benefit.
County agent R. E. Homann and Kimble County Agricultural Conservation Committee president A. A. Bannowsky announce a series of land use planning meetings in February. The 1940 Range Program will be explained, bulletins distributed, and a County Land Use Planning Board to be elected. Ten Federal action agencies will be represented and locations include Cleo Murr Roosevelt Bodarc Teacup and London with dates February 5 6 8.
Residents are urged to attend the upcoming meetings in Telegraph Store, Segovia, Noxville, and Divide School Harper community locations on February 9th and 13th. Officials will discuss land use concerns in the respective communities.
The Dramatic Club of Junction High School stages a three act comedy in the high school auditorium on Friday evening February 9. Sponsored by the local PTA the event aims to lift spirits in Kimble county. Admission is 10 and 25 cents.
Four new names join the political column this week including Mrs. Melba Burt Johnson. The update signals growing interest in local politics and reflects expanded coverage of residents engaging in public affairs.
Goodall Rothmann and C. E. Marsh join the race for county treasurer and commissioner of Precinct No. 3. J. W. McLendon seeks reelection as Justice of the Peace for Precinct No. 1. Rumors say additional candidates may enter soon.
Card of thanks expresses gratitude for condolences and support after a husband and father’s death. Includes thanks for florals and deeds of kindness. Also notes the first 1940 birth in Kimble County, Lenore Riley’s UT visit, and Mary A. Boone’s bronchitis illness, with family updates.
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