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Newspaper
Junction Eagle
Location
Junction, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1938
Page
1
Daniel O Daniel a flour broker and radio personality wins a decisive Texas gubernatorial race on January 17 1929 defeating 11 opponents and breaking the pattern of runoff elections. Analysts note the broad shift in public mood and his rapid rise from obscurity to governor, marking a historic political moment.
West Texas Chamber of Commerce launches Soil and Water Conservation Contest to educate the public on soil erosion and conservation. Prizes total 1000 dollars for winning counties to support Junior Club work. meetings planned in London, Roosevelt, and Junction to spread the program.
Mrs Burgman Wright will manage the school cafeteria again when Junction Public Schools open in September. Last year the cafeteria likely ended with a cash balance, and meals will be served to all children at a moderate cost. Rural and city students alike find it convenient for noon meals.
Kimble county ranchmen back trench silos to conserve feed as heavy rains ruin maize and sorgo stacks. County Agent Ho mann notes losses of thousands of dollars in feed but urges digging trench silos now with several new sites filled or prepared for immediate construction.
Figures from sheriff S. O. Durst show 93 percent of 1937 state and county taxes paid by July 1. In an era of low tax paying, Kimble county residents deserve credit for meeting the obligation, as reported by the local assessor’s and collector’s office.
Work started this week on the home of Mr and Mrs Wm H Goldberg in West Junction. The modern bungalow with seven rooms will have exterior native rock veneer. General contractors are J A Wallace and E W Boekhaus.
City Water Works pumped about 9 million gallons in June to keep rates low for patrons. Mayor Wright cited city records showing 40,000 gallons metered and used by customers under contracts. The summer rate offering 25,000 gallons has drawn residential use and civic interest for three years. Heavy July rains are expected to reduce consumption but August totals may surpass June.
Junction Lions Club voted to entertain visiting group clubs at a group meeting next Wednesday evening. Members listed include Sonora Ozona Morado San Angelo Miles Sterling City Ballinger and the local area. Fourteen members and guests attended the luncheon with Dr E Pruce Moss presiding. Pat 11 Smith received a past president’s pin in recognition of his service during the year. The group highlighted accomplishments such as the erection of the Hoy Scout clubhouse.
Cotton Producers Manager, Cotton Pool, will purchase Cotton Producers Pool Participation Trust Certificates at 1.00 per bale from lawful original holders and transferee holders. AML Form C51 holders must bring to the C Agent's Office. Affidavit Form 5M used by holders of record of Form C51 who have lost or destroyed certificates. A farmer recently ill was expected in town Tuesday.
A fragmented report discusses AI era tensions and 1980 era school board dilemmas. It notes not lowering standards while amid losses, rising costs, and questions of indebtedness, revenue, and efficiency. Figures from 1928 seem to hint at economic pressures and potential cooperative efforts.
Heavy rains halted most softball as Humble Company and Lions Club top the loop standings with a 12 to 10 win for Lions in a practice game and a 21 to 10 Oilers win in a Texas New Mexico and Segovia league contest. Eden reports election strength down about 700 due to storms with 18 inches of rain recorded.
Kimble County residents stayed home as high water receded, with property losses in Kimble minimal compared with suffering in Menard McCulloch and San Saba. Recovery work is advancing in Menard Brady Bend and San Saba as flood damages in San Saba worsen.
James Hodges of the Humble Pipeline Company relayed a four day vigil in Edwards county after being stranded between the dry South Llano prong and the main draw on the Greer ranch. He said the South Llano reached its highest level in 73 years and Cedar cutters nearby supplied meals and shelter until floods receded Friday.
Flood conditions delay county vote tabulations as Eagle newspaper players race to compile incomplete results. Early figures show O Daniel leading Thompson for governor while Ike Stevenson holds a county strong lead. Statewide race sees Verve Brooks ahead with Coke second as Stevenson and Kricks head to a runoff for lieutenant governor. Gerald Mann and Walter Woodul face off for attorney general. Cruz and Davidson top the associate judge contest. Continued on page four.
Junction Future Ranchers prepare stock for August seat shows under ag instructor W W Gregory. Jick Jones, son of Mr and Mrs Fom Jones, will offer his champion tick for sale at the Idea Show August band 9. The champion buck was bred by S Bundy and was at Eden last spring when it won top honors. Obby Consert will offer his earling ram bred by T Jones.
Reports from Junction and Sutton County this week show large mohair purchases. Joe Hunter bought 55,000 pounds in Menard at 45 cents for adult hair and 55 cents for kid hair, while Tussell Martin acquired 25,000 pounds for Rudy and Vaughn at 15 cents grown fur and Sac for kid. Summer rains and a stronger wool and mohair market boost rancher prospects.
Kimble County agent RE Homann invites ranchmen to improve winter range by artificial reseeding with desirable rye grasses. H C Atchison of Sutton County coordinates bulk Italian rye grass seed purchases for reduced price. Contact offices promptly to place seed orders as favorable terms depend on large tonnage. Nearby visit notes: Mr and Mrs Claude Callan and son Dr John R Callan of San Antonio were weekend guests in Junction.
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