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Newspaper
Junction Eagle
Location
Junction, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1924
Page
1
An opinion piece argues Lynch Davidson of Houston is the best business executive to lead Texas as governor. It criticizes rival politicians for denouncing a successful businessman while proposing conflicting policies, urging selection of the most capable candidate based on competence and fiscal stewardship.
A local notice extols Lynch David son as a superior candidate for state office and urges Texas voters to elect him this month. It also covers Junction hospitality for a two day visit with a Chamber of Commerce picnic and barbecue, noting generous spending on entertainment and meals and inviting guests to enjoy games and social events. Mr and Mrs A J Hamer are in San Antonio on business.
The Chamber of Commerce added several names to the Barbecue and related committees at a regular meeting. New appointments list execut ive finance members and a barbecue crew responsible for meat, supplies, and service during voter events. Dr Walter M W Splawn chosen as University president by the Board of Regents in Austin after resigning from the faculty.
Calvin Coolidge Jr. son of the president died at 10 30 p m July 7 in Washington after a five day illness. He was treated at Walter Reed hospital where an operation to remove infection in his left leg failed to stop the poison. The family was with him at the end. This marks the third presidential family to lose a member while in the White House.
The article lists numerous individuals serving on the Entertainment Committee responsible for games speaking and other entertainment. It also names the Ground Committee for grounds cleanup parking space lighting barrels ice water sprinklers decorations and police duty.
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