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Newspaper
Junction Eagle
Location
Junction, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1938
Page
3
A jumble of items lists real estate inquiries, medical updates, and sales pitches. Names like A F Nagel and C A Schraub Co appear amid notes of a Masonic funeral, appendicitis operations, farm tools, and used car offers. The fragmentary clipping shows varied local commerce and personal notices centered in Texas communities.
Sixty years ago in New Haven Conn the world’s first telephone itchboard began serving eight subscribers with boy operators and the greeting Ahoy Ahoy. Early devices required mouth to ear and crank calling, evolving to automatic connections and dial systems. Now we also have television.
The London School News notes the Lambert family’s loss of Mrs. Lambert and lists various school happenings. Absences include Nildux Pearl ix, Hines Hill Bishop returning after absence, Sivells and LaRoe visiting San Antonio, and a weekend guest. Eighth graders plan a Valentine party on Friday at 7 30. Little Saline S J visits Friday for tennis. Sixth grade boasts a nine girls one boy class with a geography contest. A committee of class presidents is forming to organize assembly programs. Mrs. Frank Mueller visited Monday. Interscholastic League meet 1938 approaches. spelling lists underway for strong participation. Segovia school shows progress. community support noted. Baseball softball match proposals hinted. local players active. Mrs. Mark A. Wheeler visited Monday afternoon. Schools nationwide pushing social education in curricula.
An antiwhaling agreement to slow the taking of whales over 70 feet aims to avert a shortage. The December to March season involves about 1907 men, mainly British and Norwegian, with top gunners earning high bonuses. Labor and harpoon tech details, meat processing, and old lamp ads appear in the era’s clipped notices.
Local auto shop Powell Motor Co promotes battery charging and starting aid amid weak mornings. CAL SCHRATR CO. claims readiness to help with charging and starting problems, inviting customers to come in and set their vehicle needs.
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