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Newspaper
Junction Eagle
Location
Junction, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1933
Page
1
A satirical column riffs on famous quotes and politics noting a professor on seeing is believing, jokes about gas prices, jokes on Russia, labor groups, and a New Mexico man winning a large sum for sobriety. Roy Kemp visits Kerr County and stops by Mrs. Ellen Allsup.
The Junction Baseball Club votes to keep its Hill Country League franchise in the loop for the coming season. Joe Bissett is reappointed manager and Dr L K Standifer becomes business manager. Hawkins and Goodwin named directors. Kerrville resigns from the league and Menard San Saba or Pontotoc may take the Brave franchise. A mid March benefit dance funds season expenses with fence plans for Fireman Field and season tickets offered at reduced prices.
During the trapping season in Kimble county the Schreiner Hodges Company bought and shipped 3727 pelts for 1914.11 dollars. The season runs December 1 to January 31 and provides revenue for ranchmen and trappers. A breakdown lists coon 224 fox 430 lynx tail 698 skunk 418 opossum 1765 Civil cat 175 bob cats 8 house cats 5 baggers 4.
Giuseppe Zangara, who attempted to assassinate president elect F D Roosevelt in Miami February 15, received an 80 year prison term for the attack on Roosevelt and three others. He mocked the judge and asked for 100 years, remaining defiant since his arrest.
Delinquent taxes total 17 453 05 over 1930 31 and 32 with no cash on hand and state liabilities of 190 880 00. Bond holders demand payment, risking lawsuits and higher costs if taxes fail, prompting plans to cut staff and trim expenditures to keep schools open.
Dowagiac anglers report a wild day on Johnson Fork with Jack King landing a 4 1 4 pounder and several bass. J W McLendon hooked two bass in one cast, a 2 1 2 pounder and a 1 1 4 pounder, as the season closure for Kimble County streams remains in effect from March 1 through April spawning period.
Mrs H O Patterson presents a Saturday evening program in the High School Auditorium at 7 45 featuring four short one act plays and musical numbers. Thirty five children and young people take part. The public is cordially invited to attend.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Johnson and their daughter Ebba Jean joined Misses Betty Wiggington Tucille and Hazel Johnson at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Tibbitt. Sterling City reports A. J. Bierschwale won re election as Sterling City High School principal and Vocational Agriculture teacher for the upcoming year.
The Powe Motor Company yard on West Main Street hosts a private zoo with a Kimble County wildcat as its prize addition. Bears monkeys and more are planned this summer, funded by local donors and expanded cages.
Mayor Emil A. Loeffler says R F C funds funded a cleanup in Junction. E R Borden and A G Farmer directed efforts to clear trees and rubbish, build gravel sidewalks, and clear vacant lots. Citizens urged to place trash on the sidewalk for hauling to the dump.
Rev. L. E. Selfridge D D of San Antonio will preach at the Fannie A. Dupuy Memorial Christian Church next Sunday night at 7 30. He is Superintendent of Home Missions in Western Texas Presbytery and has preached here before. Illness delayed his Feb 12 appointment which was announced in this paper. Everyone is invited to hear him.
The partnership between Alex Wahl and Chris Schraub for Wahl Bros dissolves by mutual consent. Wahl keeps the Junction Service Station near the post office, Schraub runs the hardware store garage and service station on the square. Both retain their employees and invite patronage, promising continued courteous service.
The week brought near ideal March weather with light showers insufficient for moisture after a freeze. Ice occurred Monday and Tuesday mornings. Farmers prepare ground for planting corn while ranchers shear goats hoping for a market.
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