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Newspaper
Junction Eagle
Location
Junction, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1939
Page
1
Readers discuss water resources and bathing facilities in Fort Stockton and Junction. Opinion pieces urge better pools and tourist draws while noting abundant water. The column also covers air travel thrills, banking regulation, a successful flower show, hunting-friendly praise, and a lengthy fishing bill controversy.
Sheep donations to Sul Ross College at Alpine include Rambouillet and Delaline ewes averaging 15.8 pounds per head. Donors from Texas areas include A J Bierschwale and S S Bundy with 27 sheep hand shorn by Travis Jenkins and Jack Sheley.
Gov. W. Lee O'Daniel announced 29 notaries public for Kimble County following Sen. Penrose Metcalfe's recommendation and Senate confirmation. Terms run two years to June 1, 1941, with bonds and qualifications due by June 10. Appointees include Weaver H. Baker Junction and others across Junction Segovia and Roosevelt.
J B Adams of San Angelo, old age assistance investigator for Kimble county, registered residents not on aid this week and those who wish to apply. He will return to Junction on Thursday June 15 to register others. Registrants receive numbers and eligibility will be reviewed in order. Applications await new policies from the old age assistance commission.
Mrs O Z Jones travels to West Point New York to attend the United States Military Academy graduation exercises. Her son Jarvis Jordan is among the graduates and will be stationed in New York after completion.
Miss Vernelle Tinsley will represent Junction at the day celebration in Rocksprings June 15 16 and 17 taking part in the queen coronation on the first day. Miss Virginia Ashabranner will hold a similar position in Mason June 21. Secretary J D Motley of Kimble County Chamber of Commerce says the young ladies accepted invitations from neighboring towns and will participate in coronation ceremonies. Mrs Roy Blackburn and Mrs George Ard attended UT exercises where Miss Nevada Blackburn earned her degree.
A $5,000 government project at Junction high school funds campus and football ground resurfacing, three concrete tennis courts, sidewalks from the east entrance to the street, and a front curb. Sponsored by the Junction Parent-Teacher Association, the work costs little to citizens and adds attractiveness and usefulness.
Goodwill trippers advertise the Mason Rodeo to be held June 20 21 and 22 at Junction. Motorcade of about 10 cars led by a State Highway Patrol car travels to promote the event amid cheers and a string band. Kimble county people plan to attend.
The L-7 Ranch Camp for boys at the Roy Spiller ranch on Bear Creek opened Monday morning with seven San Antonio boys in camp. Spiller reported the group enjoying camp life. deer were seen near the camp, and fishing has been good. Favored by scenery and new buildings, the camp expects growth. Gr Ples Randle, son of Mr. and Mrs. Terry Randle, is recovering from an emergency operation in California.
The Drum and Bugle Corps, active in Junction, performed at Humble Station’s barbecue and at Legion events for disabled veterans. On Memorial Day they placed flowers at the Burt Fleming monument and at veterans’ graves. Members listed include Mildred Black Maudine Taff Melba Herron Myrtle House and others.
The Garden Club hosted its first annual Flower Show Saturday at the Kimble County Courthouse. About 315 guests viewed 110 mixed flower bouquets, 38 wild bouquets, and 16 pot plants, with prizes awarded for Annuals, Mixed Bouquets, Wild Flowers and Pot Plants.
Burt Barber Shop opens in a new building formerly used by District Attorney Weaver H. Baker, three doors north of the current location on the west side of the courthouse square. Zora Burt recently bought and remodeled the space, added air conditioning, and equipped a modern shop with barbers Alex Wood and Leis Reeves.
The final chapel at Schreiner Institute in Kerrville Tuesday morning awarded athletic plaques bearing the letter S to graduating students. Wilbur Gentry and Carson Durbon of Junction received the plaques, and Durbon was promoted to Second Lieutenant.
Miss Loree Sisler arrived home this week from Waco where she attended Baylor University during the regular term.
A happy troop of Ingleside Texas Scouts led by R F Doyle hike two weeks on the Hunger place by the South Llano. Over thirty scouts pitched camp and attended church together. The visiting troop includes R F Doyle W M Waddell Tommy Ward Donnie Ward Wm Henry Roberts Calvin Neal Elridge Lockhart Edmond Taik and other patrol leaders.
Miss Ruth Kothmann a Texas University student is at home with her parents Mr and Mrs BEH Kothmann in London.
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