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Newspaper
Junction Eagle
Location
Junction, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1939
Page
4
The article recalls the 56 Continental Congress signers of the Declaration of Independence, noting Adams, Jefferson, Hancock, Franklin, Morris, and Carroll among others. It highlights diverse professions, largely native-born signers, and foreign-born members, with Carroll living to 95 and eight signers born outside Britain.
Texas political subdivisions posted a net debt increase of 4.997 million dollars to 643.375 million, as gross debt reached 686.029 million with sinking funds of 39.655 million. Local tax collections totaled 6.715 million, while ad valorem receipts fell 1.970 million amid total assessed valuations of 4.146 billion. Delinquent taxes amount to 127.950 million, with 20.825 million due in the last fiscal period.
The article notes that ad valorem taxes account for only about 13.14 percent of the cost of state government, indicating a small fiscal burden from property taxes in funding state operations. It highlights the limited role of local property assessments in state budgeting.
The Scottish Rite Supreme Council endorses a nonpartisan public school system for all children, instills patriotism and respect for law, advocates English instruction in grammar grades, funds alien education in American institutions, and calls for strict separation of Church and State with opposition to funding sectarian institutions.
Munich police captured a man who stole women's spectacles and trampled them, after eluding arrest for a year and a half. He claimed the motive was an irresistible urge, reflecting Ford's view that stopping learning ages a person.
Morris K Brown son of W B Brown of Junction and Anna May Chadwick daughter of J R Chadwick of Junction wed in Brady Texas at ten AM on July 4. Witnesses Hudson Brite and Jimmie Chadwick. Mrs Brown formerly Eldorado High School graduate. Brown owns local bowling alley. Couple to reside in Junction.
The church schedule lists Bible study and services for the Church of Christ including morning and evening preaching and a midweek session. A salary reveal notes 63 Americans earned over 200000 in 1928, led by Louis B Mayer at MGM. A Rochester widow asks police to stop three divorced wives from decorating her husband’s grave. Mrs. G C Seiferth of Buffalo now makes emblems for American fraternal societies after earlier sewing uniforms for Kaiser Wilhelm era officers.
A Melrose Massachusetts resident called for fire department aid after a frightened cry for help. Firefighters arrived and helped lift her mother who had fallen from a bed, aiding the caller in the medical emergency.
The article decries the rapid pace of automotive advancement and urges reflection on how far transportation tech has come. It recalls early car milestones and predicts engineers will continue to improve cars yearly while Humble brands push ongoing product innovations in fuels and oils.
Mr and Mrs Harry Benson honored Colleen with a surprise dinner and theater party on her 12th birthday July 4th. Guests arrived at six thirty bearing gifts and were served a three course dinner. The party featured pink and white linen and a pink blue birthday cake with summer flowers. At eight o clock the guests attended the theater with Colleen.
A car being played with a cigarette lighter caused a fire at Fred W. Prior’s Boston home. In Syracuse New York Richard Buechner found his stolen car with a card on the wheel urging him to leave tire keys for tire changes. James McCue lost a $15 bet after a traffic officer arrested him on a New York street while attempting a downtown walk in hat and shoes.
Mr and Mrs L D Borden complimented Little Club members with a Tuesday bridge at their home Bouquets of colored zinnias brightened the rooms Prize winners were Mr and Mrs Vann Martin Attendees included Mr and Mrs Roy Baker Mr and Mrs Robert Huffman Mr and Mrs Coke R Stevenson Jr Mr and Mrs Roy Spiller and the hosts
Sunday School at 10 a.m. Morning Services at 11 a.m. Ivy at 8:15 p.m. You are welcome and invited to attend our services.
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