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Newspaper
Junction Eagle
Location
Junction, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1937
Page
1
Station B plans a Friday event for about 400 guests at the pumping plant. A. G. Lee notes a 2:30 softball game between Junction and Station B, followed by a "Fats" vs "Slims" match led by Ennis B. Hill and Big Eye Phillips. The program includes races, horse shoe pitching, a barbecue supper at 6:30, and plant tours.
The Court of Criminal Appeals ruled that theatre bank nights are lotteries and illegal. The decision ends a Bonham test case after the Supreme Court already held such events violate public policy. Tax records show 20 percent on awards since 1936 totaling $92,411.02 through June 6, with funds already spent. Local visitors Mrs H C Denman Mrs Brown King Mrs Dillard Motley and Mrs Ovie Buster visited in San Antonio on Monday.
A protracted revival meeting will be held at Schreiner Park in Juncthon from June 19 to 27 with Evangelist Alva Johnson preaching. Sunday services at 11 00 3 00 and 8 30. Weekday services at 8 30 each evening. A public discussion will be held June 22 to 25 from 10 to 12 between Evangelist Johnson and Elder J D Phillips. The public is invited to attend all services. The group plans for an old time camp meeting.
Johnson Fork bridge let to Word and Worrel of George West for 118000+. cut off between South Llano and Johnson Fork awarded to All hands and Davis of Dallas for 175893. Kerrville firm C L Neyland gets No 2% re topping. Texas Builtthic builds South Llano Bridge. Copperas Creek rebuild bid anticipated. Kimble County launches large road and bridge program amid Hood's flood era.
Mesdames Albert Taylor and Astor Wallace hosted a splash party for their Church School class Friday afternoon at Kimble Courts. About twenty ladies enjoyed a swim and a deli cious picnic lunch. Miss Bonnie Oliver returned to San Antonio after visiting here. Mrs Brown King left for San Angelo following a visit with relatives.
The London community reports heavy storm damage with about 60 percent of young cotton destroyed or injured. A E Homann urges farmers on government plans to stay within base limits and avoid replanting after crop failure. He notes soil building crops suffer, advises planting late for good cotton, and to wait before destroying current stands.
A humor column recounts the Sousa band rehearsal incident where a new tubist struggles with a passage. Sousa halts the players and notes the horn as the cause of the bungled tone. The anecdote recalls Theodore Thomas and Sousa, highlighting a revival of the tale.
Elbert Wheeler of Bracken former president of the Archer Association visits Camp Pioneer on Johnson Fork for summer term to instruct boys in archery. Wheeler is a renowned archer who has killed several deer and is skilled at making bows and arrows. He will share demonstrations and may hold a public demo during his stay.
Assistant Fire Chief Leon R. Powell visits Port Arthur for the State Firemen’s Association meeting, the lone Junction representative. Brownwood sends about 30 delegates and hopes to host the event next year.
The Junction team lost to Menard 14 to 10 at Findlay Field on Tuesday night after leading early. Local officials discussed a new electric rate with W C Wallace Bill May and T V Grayson visiting from Abi lene. Brownwood visitors delivered a Dodge Sedan to John Riley Gardner. A Western Auto Associate Store is planned in Menard by Jno Robertson and wife, with training in Dallas before moving home in July.
The third annual FFA camp of Area II at Price's Camp on the South Llano wrapped up after a three day session for 125 vocational agriculture students and teachers from twelve towns. H M McElroy Junction High School led arrangements and thanked local merchants and ranchers for prizes and support.
Notice to taxpayers using the split payment plan that the second half is due now and becomes delinquent July 1. Penalties include 8 percent plus 6 percent annual interest on unpaid June taxes. Delinquent 1919–1934 taxes face 20 percent total. 1935 delinquencies face 14 percent total.
Dr W Y Pond of Waco arrives Saturday to lead a two week revival at the Junction Baptist Church with services twice daily. The evangelist, recent Breckenridge pastor, will be joined by a musical director and singers from local churches. Rev R C McCullough invites all to attend. Services begin 10 a m and 8 p m daily.
Carl Glossbrenner suffers a broken ankle after a car wreck at the 10 mile corner near Menard as he and Mrs Irene Henderson return from Menard. Mrs Henderson, who drove, was bruised and Mrs Glossbrenner remained in shock.
The Menard Baptist Church and residents prepare for the annual Encampment on the San Saba River from June 20 to 26. Officials released a daily program featuring services, lectures, music, recreation, and missionary talks led by pastors and volunteers from Brownwood Paris and Abilene.
County Clerk Ramsey Randolph reports four marriages issued in the past three weeks. Hubert Palmer wed Pearl Hunt, A. V. Andrews wed Mara Lea Hurley, R. E. Moore Jr. wed Rentie Weaver, and Frank Hodges wed Margar et Hendricks.
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