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Newspaper
Junction Eagle
Location
Junction, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1939
Page
4
A poll shows 39.2 percent cite improved government policies as key to investment willingness, with many urging less government competition with business. The piece argues socialistic power policy deters private capital, citing electric utilities, high taxes, and policy hostility as causes of capital flight, stagnation, unemployment, and rising national debt.
The missionary circle of the Methodist Church will meet at 4:00 PM on Tuesday June 20 at the home of Mrs LeRoy Taylor. All young women are invited to attend the regular weekly program.
Miss Juanita Buffaloe and Mr. Roy D. Hallmark wed on Monday June 5 in a Church of Christ service led by Elder W H Nichols. The bride is the Buffaloe daughter, long-time resident, and the groom works as a rancher in Fort Stockton. They left for home after the ceremony.
At a Kimble County Wild Life Federation meeting in Junction on June 13, Congressman Charles L. South announced tentative arrangements for Dr M. M. Ellis of Washington DC to conduct stream analyses. Ellis is connected with the United States Bureau of Fisheries and is a leading aquatic biologist.
A collection notes hotel rules from the past with charges of four pence a night and six pence with supper. Local people visit and travel news include Mrs Dorothy Westmoreland and Miss Aileen Livingston in San Antonio, Al Plummer and George Strong to Kerrville for hospital treatment, and the Cunningham family visiting from Cleveland to Fort Worth. Also mentions Viola Mae Cummins recovering after tonsil surgery at Wiedeman Clinic and O W Cardwell family returning home to the ranch after Georgetown term.
A group of friends gathered Monday evening at Red Hollow ranch for a riverside surprise party for Mrs. A L Mudge. Guests included Misses Jane Bundy Olive Chadwell and many couples from Austin San Antonio Clarendon and local towns. A cake from Mrs. Jack Molesworth accompanied the festivities.
Mrs Vann Martin entertained the Little Contract Club at her residence on Friday evening with a bridge game. Prize winners were Mrs C T Holekamp and Mrs Carl Nelms. Attendees included Mrs L D Borden Mrs Clifford Hamer Mrs Phillip Joseph Mrs Louie Ragland Mrs C A Schraub Mrs Omer Wright and the hostess.
Miss Emma Millsap of Junction wed Mr. Al H. Davee of Roosevelt at the Church of Christ in Junction on Monday June 5 with Elder W H Nichols officiating. The couple will reside at Roosevelt. groom’s parents are Mr and Mrs Tom Davee of San Antonio. The social note mentions local visitors and a hospital update for Roy Dale McKay after his return from San Antonio.
Mr and Mrs Julius Hunger Irene Nettie and Miss Emma Bruns of Copperas spent Wednesday and Thursday visiting relatives in Fredericksburg. Mr and Mrs Marvin Cowsert of Edwards county were Junction visitors last Saturday. J P Chambers and daughter Eudean were Junction visitors last Saturday. John A Allen returned from a two weeks visit at the Kelley ranch in Sutton county. Mr and Mrs Robert Kelley were Junction visitors Monday. Mrs L H Jetton has been ill with rheumatism. Mrs C F Chenault visited her son Nunnally in Harlingen and expected to return this week. The Eagle office was visited by Mrs John A Allen and chauffeur Billy Rumsey. Mrs Allen is a pioneer. Mr Allen has read the function paper since the first issue, and Mrs Allen since she could read.
Report notes total public debt rose from 34 billion in 1929 to per capita levels of 432.65 by 1938, with federal debt doubling to 258.43 per person. Relief spending comprised about 20 percent of 11 billion dollars, leaving most debt rise from other factors.
Public figures tout recovery while unemployment remains high. Industry cannot expand without confidence and demand, and thrift is discouraged by taxes and regulations. The piece argues government bias has harmed capital and industry, leading to deficits and a bleak near-term outlook.
Mrs. George E. Mitchell and her sons Billy and Edward from Salt Lake City visit Mr. and Mrs. Dave Coulter. Mrs. Mitchell is Mrs. Coulter’s sister. A highway safety warning urges motorists to stay in their right-hand lane and use the center stripe only for passing on Texas roads.
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