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Newspaper
Junction Eagle
Location
Junction, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1939
Page
4
A brief, quirky note observing automobile drivers over the years, contrasting luck with brains and hinting at cautious skepticism about driver excellence.
Eden Echo argues the governor's call for an inquiry into the Texas prison system aims to improve reform and efficiency, even at higher costs. The piece contends crime will always cost society and that segregating malefactors remains cheaper than sustaining free labor competition, urging a balanced, more effective penal system.
The Denton Chronicle reprints a humorous list describing national character traits. An Englishman worships his maker and himself, a Welshman prays on his knees and his neighbors, a Scotchman keeps the Sabbath and everything else he can get, an Irishman doesn’t know what he wants but will fight to the death to get it, and an American knows what he wants but does not want it after obtaining it.
County Judge B Randolph urges all Kimble county residents to enroll every school child in the March census for 1940. Papers and instructions are at the county judge’s office for those serving as enumerators. call to obtain the materials.
The week’s highlight was the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs Joe M Bishop celebrated with a tea at the Bishop ranch on Tuesday February 14. Some one hundred twenty guests attended as plants and flowers framed a white silk bound bride’s book marked Joe and Sallie. The couple’s children assisted. Arch Reynolds registered guests. The Bishops, long-time residents of Kimble county, celebrate fifty years of marriage with family from Hood Kerr Menard and Nueces counties.
The Bear Creek Study Club met with Mrs Harold Dutton on Tuesday afternoon February seventh. Program director Mrs Allen Bishop spoke on The Wedding and the Engagement, Mrs Alfred Bannowsky discussed The Christening, and Mrs Thomas Coney led grammar study while Mrs Richard Coleman directed pronunciation. Visitors included Mattie Robertson and Mrs Chas Simon. members present were Mesdames C W McCarroll Clay Holland Allen Bishop Guss Bannowsky Roy Salter Alfred Bannowsky Chester I de Roche Coleman and the hostess Harold Dutton.
The Legion 42 Benefit held Friday February 10 drew a large crowd. Mrs Terry Jetton captured the high score for 42 while Carl Nelms took the consolation prize. Mrs Henry participated in the event.
Mrs Roy Gilliam Mrs Wm Taylor Mrs Leroy Taylor Mrs Raymond Schneider Mrs M C Blackburn Rev and Mrs Ennis B Hill Mrs Joe Lee of Dallas and Mrs H K Caldwell attended the Zone meeting of the Lucy Mann Missionary Zone of the Methodist Church at Rochelle on Friday February 10 Mrs Caldwell appeared on the morning program and Mrs Hill gave a book review in the afternoon
Mr and Mrs Terry Jetton entertained the Bear Creek Study Club and spouses with a 42 party at their ranch Monday. Roy Salter won high score. Mrs Allen Bishop received a Valentine box prize. Ice cream cake and coffee were served to guests including Mr and Mrs Allen Bishop and several Bannowskys and Cunninghams.
A line of names lists Mr. and Mrs. GR Roth, Mr. and Mrs. C W McCarroll, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Nixon, Mr. and Mrs Roy Salter, Mr. and Mrs Raymond Schneider, Mr. and Mrs Ernest Zipp, Miss Adah V Foley and the host and hostess.
In Angelo Texas on February 16 more than 1200 fat baby beeves and fine wool lambs will be sold at a special auction for H Club and FFA members. The cattle come from West Texas counties and come from the San Angelo Fat Stock Show and Rodeo show pens. Entry details for classes open to club boys and future ranchmen and a visit by Mrs LD Borden Sr of Aus noted in the report.
The show manager announced a record showing and auction sale with enrollment to exceed prior marks. Earl Gartin, famed livestock auctioneer, will handle the sale and be assisted by show management aides. Gartin will also run the 8th Hereford cattle auction on Saturday March 4 featuring 50 bulls and 10 females.
Mr and Mrs Burl Fisher plan to relocate soon to Artesia New Mexico after purchasing a nearby ranch they have leased. The couple’s departure is expected to be a loss to their community and friends.
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