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Newspaper
Junction Eagle
Location
Junction, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1943
Page
2
International Understanding Institutes run weekly for four weeks, sponsored by Rotary clubs nationwide. Prominent speakers discuss world affairs in a factual, nonpropagandist manner to inform citizens, encouraging informed opinions as nations face a global war and strive toward universal peace.
Sugar coupon 11 for 3 pounds expires March 15. Stamp 12 valid March 16 through May 31. Coffee stamp 25 for 1 pound expires March 21. Gasoline A Book coupon 4 expires March 21. Shoes stamp 17 covers one pair through June 15. Tires class A first inspection deadline March 31. other classes February 28. Book 1 available after January 15, 1943 with approved application. Book 2 blue A B and 48 points valid for rationed processed foods until March 31.
Ninfa Ramos daughter of Mrs Maria Ramos and niece of Martin Willis died in Junction March 5 1943 after a lengthy illness. Funeral services were at the Catholic Church March 6 Father Hooks officiating. Interment in Catholic Cemetery. Born in Kimble County on April 15 1925 she lived here all her life. Survived by mother two brothers Raul Ramos and Baldimar Ramos two sisters Pura and Minerva Ramos and other relatives. Mrs Maggie M Cunningham returned from a months long trip to Arizona and West Texas noting dusty air there.
The 28th Annual Convention of the Sixth District Texas Federation of Women's Clubs will be held April 14-15 in Coleman. War service activities will be the theme with a program by Mrs. R. C. Gay. A board dinner and meeting are set for April 14 at Hotel Coleman, the convention headquarters.
A spoof of festive activities for an Irish themed gathering. It outlines invitations decorations and menu ideas with games like autograph exchanges limericks and vegetable memory. It also suggests a geography and song clue round and notes a pocket ration kit for civilians.
The first directors meeting of the Women's Auxiliary of the TSGRA was held in Sonora on Saturday March Sixth at the Hotel MacDonald. President Mrs Sayers Farmer led the session with minutes read by Secretary Mrs Stanton Bundy and plans announced for blood plasma donations to the Red Cross and a Roll of Honor for armed forces relatives.
Wm Cameron Co offers a free book on planting Victory Gardens and backyard poultry to boost war effort. The guide outlines what to plant and when, plus a poultry section, under U S Department of Agriculture and Office of War Information drives. Call or visit local store to obtain the illustrated booklet.
The second Victory Book campaign asks readers to donate good novels for soldiers in Guadalcanal Ice land Alaska or Africa. Place books at the library or call 233 for pickup and support troops with reading material.
Ivy Echoes J O Hight visits Earl Hight on the John Speck ranch. Long Mountain guest Orlan Stewart visits with his parents. London and Junction trips noted along with illness and recovery. Dry cold spell worsens range conditions and lamb crop prospects. School enrollment drives in Kimble County risk $22.50 per child in unenumerated districts. Ammunition notes from WPB allow limited ranch use for predator control. Army inductions mentioned including Buzz Walton and Frank Stewart. Local families thanked for ration book help and baby news.
Pvt William C Harlow and his mother of Hymon Texas visited Mr and Mrs Bruce Harlow in London last week He is stationed at Fort Riley Kansas Mr and Mrs R V Hight visited Oscar Pearl and family Thursday Miss Nildas Pearl spent from Sunday to Tuesday with her parents Mr and Mrs O H Pearl Mr and Mrs Oliver Hight and son Leonard visited Mr and Mrs Farl Hight Sunday Mr and Mrs Jake Otte visited Mrs Clyde Deck Sunday Mr and Mrs Will Matthews visited Aunt Alzada Pearl Sunday W D Stewart of Ivy visited
By proclamation of the Game Fish and Oyster Commission of Texas on March 4 1943 a fish sanctuary was designated along the South Llano River from a point southwest of Junction to the Kimble Edna county line. Fishing in the area is prohibited from May 1 1943 to May 1 1948. Murrell L Buckner chairman and Wm J Tucker executive secretary announce.
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