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Newspaper
Junction Eagle
Location
Junction, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1943
Page
6
Baylor university will open on September 14 continuing its 98 year record of service. A pre engineering army unit will be on campus but will not disrupt classes or dormitory space. President Neff says the school will begin its 99th year without interruption.
Sugar Coupon No 13 in Ration Book 1 valid for five pounds of sugar from June 1 to August 15 Canning Sugar Coupons 15 and 16 valid through October 31 1943 Coffee Stamp No 22 good for one pound between July 22 and August 11 Processed Foods Blue stamps in Book 2 N P and Q 48 points valid July through August 7 Meats Book 2 allows 15 points per week Red stamps schedule June 27 P 16 points July 31 July 4 Q 16 points July 31 July 11 R 16 points July 31 July 18 S 16 points July 31 July 25 Shoes Stamp 18 Book 1 good for one pair of shoes through October 31 Gasoline Book Coupons No 7 valid for four gallons from July 22 to September 21 Tires All A book holders second tire inspection by September 30 1943 B book by October 31 and C book by August 31
State directors of the United War Chest of Texas Region 15 include Kimble County USO chairman Judge L. R. Hodges and Kimble officials alongside others from Menard, San Angelo, Midland, Ozona and Garden City. The region spans Andrews to Upton counties with a bios of local leaders and organizations forming the regional board.
Revised form No. R-1 for tires and tubes is now available at the War Price and Rationing Board and service stations. Applicants must use the new form starting August 1, with more information required. Those with certificates may obtain tires if available, but new applications are needed for unfavored cases due to growing scarcity.
The County School Board will convene Monday at two o clock in the county courtroom with all trustees urged to attend. Key items include bus driver employment and pupil transfers between districts before August 1. Public patrons may attend to hear discussions and obtain transfer blanks from the County Judge's Office.
Mrs. Kate Johnson receives a letter noting Corporal Lawson M. Johnson was decorated with the Air Medal for meritorious achievement aboard a B-24D during an armed reconnaissance near Celebes. The mission involved a successful tanker hit amid heavy anti aircraft fire.
A Oklahoma farmer rouses his new harvest hand at 3 a m and orders him to cut a patch of oats before breakfast. The exchange features a quip about wild oats. The note also advertises 1943-44 Texas Almanacs for sale at the Eagle Office.
Lometa reports a Junction sale on July 30 with committees assisting officers and directors. Names include Roy Marr, Clint Brown, Herbert Simon as executive and sales. J E Tatum, George Smith, Oscar Carpenter on sifting. Wallace Cameron and H M McElroy on classification. Nelson Johnson as auctioneer. Breeders listing top flocks include Edwin C Ahrens and many others.
Concrete floors in grain storage structures offer rat proofing and a ready substitute for scarce building materials. They simplify construction, handle heavy loads, and allow the building to sit lower. Properly built with a four to five inch clearance below prevents dampness and grain spoilage.
A gravel or crushed rock layer four to five inches thick under concrete prevents soil moisture from migrating upward. The moisture barrier relies on the nonporous nature of the aggregate to hinder water movement compared to bare soil.
Athletic and recreational kits sent abroad contain complete baseball and softball outfits, three footballs, two soccer balls, three boxing glove sets, two table tennis sets, and several small games sets.
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