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Newspaper
Junction Eagle
Location
Junction, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1939
Page
6
An article on early season cotton pest management by T C Richardson urges monitoring for flea hoppers boll weevils and leaf worms. It emphasizes the value of timely dusting with sulphur and calcium arsenate, regular intervals, and preventive action to protect yields under reduced acreage.
The Texas House failed to approve a 2 percent sales tax amendment 91 to 56 amid pressure from Gov. W Lee ODaniel and heavy lobbying. Supporters vow another vote this week as Senate blocks statutory tax measures and debates constitutional freezing. Also noted are loan shark rulings and a road bond plan, plus a Lincoln era book donation to the public library.
The Kirkham’s Grammar once used by Abraham Lincoln and Ann Rutledge in New Salem Illinois around 1831 was recently received by the Library of Congress for preservation. Lincoln walked miles to obtain the second-hand textbook and later gifted it to Ann with a note on the title page stating Ann M Rutledge is now learning grammar.
The Drum and Bugle Corps held a Saturday night party with farm boy dress, short dresses for the girls, rib bons in hair, games, and sandwiches with pickles and Kol-Ade. Music by Houston Crow's machine powered the lively dancing. attendees included Maudine Taff, Charlotte Taff, Modell Barker, and others, with visitors from Ingleside and four scouts. A beauty contest of girls was announced.
Conducted by P. H. Barrow and Charlotte Taff with Joyce Loney placing second. A prize peanut drawing awarded prizes to the Drum Corps treasury, with Flora Hardin and Mr and Mrs P. H. Barrow and Mr and Mrs Henry Barker as sponsors.
Horticulturist J F Ros borough of Texas A and M College Extension Service recommends watering flowers thoroughly once a week, using peat moss mulch to curb weeds and evaporation, pinching plants at six to eight inches, and removing blooms at their prime to extend the blooming period.
State Health Department officials urge simple, effective resuscitation for drownings using the prone pressure method. They warn against misusing lung motors and emphasize rhythmic chest-press technique, keeping the patient warm, and transporting only after normal breathing returns.
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JUNCTION BAPTIST CHURCH announces Sunday School at 9 45 a m with preaching at 11 a m and 8 15 p m Pastor J J Kellam leads the service The sermon at eleven o clock is The religion of the irreligious A mid week prayer service is held Wednesday at 8 15 o clock A teachers and workers council is also listed.
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