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Newspaper
Junction Eagle
Location
Junction, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1943
Page
2
An editorial argues the Office of War Information should not use taxpayer funds for partisan purposes including support for Roosevelt or any candidate. It cites the OWI Victory magazine costs 63 929 for 230 000 copies and 135 000 for six language editions, noting pro Roosevelt publicity and opposition to rivals. Congress is expected to investigate such publications as election timing looms.
The Highland Study Club met at the Kimble County Courthouse. A gold star mother answered roll call and members donated $2.50 to the Red Cross Blood Plasma Fund. Victory Books were given, and Mrs. Hill led the program in Thad Munn’s absence.
The Annie Armstrong Week of Prayer for Home Missions was observed by the Baptist WMS with the theme Entrusted With the Gospel in America. Hostesses and members led discussions on topics such as Christian Liberties Opportunities for Soul Winning American Youth and Material Possession with refreshments served after each session.
The Auxiliary met at Mrs. H. G. Hubert's home on Tuesday March 9 led by Mrs. Ward Terrell with Mrs. Lee Craven as incoming president. Mrs. Craven appointed new secretaries and spoke on Let's Talk Things Over. three visitors attended. Next meeting is March 23 at 3 30 pm at the church with Mrs. L. R. Allen leading The Year That is Gone.
Mrs Antoinette Wynne reports a letter from an Army Air Base soldier in Richmond Virginia stating that Junction Red Cross women knitted sweaters have been issued to the 862nd Eng Avn Brig. Soldiers used the sweaters during cold weather which is noted in the message.
Miss Jean Long former Junction girl married Robert Allen on March 3 in Van couver Washington. Daughter of Guy B Long of Portland Oregon and formerly of Junction. Groom son of Lois Allen of Portland. Ceremony by Justice of Peace Paul Elwell. Couple to reside in Portland with Kaiser shipyards employee groom.
Due to higher production costs the Junction Eagle will not continue subscriptions after expiration. Loyal subscribers are listed on the honor roll for recently paid status. A new water conditioned paper, strong when wet, may replace burlap and cloth in certain uses.
A note of gratitude to relatives teachers school friends classmates and neighbors for visits letters cards flowers and gifts received during my illness. Faye Collins expresses heartfelt appreciation for their kindness.
The list covers multiple wartime ration reminders. Sugar Coupon 12 worth five pounds valid March 16 to May 31. Coffee Stamp 25 expires March 21. Coffee Stamp 26 valid March 22 to April 25. Gasoline A Book Coupon 4 expires March 21. Shoes Stamp 17 valid through June 15. Tires First inspection deadline March 31. other classes Feb 28. Ration Book 1 for unregistered residents after Jan 15, 1943, approved by local board. Ration Book 2 Blue A B C stamps (48 points) valid for processed foods until March 31 midnight.
The March census seeks to enroll all school age children age 6 to 18 as of September 1, 1943. County and Junction district trustees coordinate the effort. each enrolled child may yield $22.50 for their district. A year table helps determine birth years from current ages for accuracy.
The Bear Creek Study Club will hold a regular meeting in the County Courtroom on Wednesday March 24 at 1 30 p m The program features Hostesses Mrs C W McCarroll and Mrs Clay Holland Leader Mrs W O Woodress Topic How to Make Rationing Work by Mrs Goodall Rothmann Britain s Answer to Rationing by Mrs Guss Bannowsky Current Events Roll Call Mrs Ches Keep the Japs slap happy by making Uncle Sam happy and a note urging scrap metal collection
A wartime appeal urges every housewife to save four ounces of kitchen fats for one week. The saved fats would yield enough glycerine to manufacture 13,000,000 pounds of gunpowder, with deductions for nonparticipation estimated per household and local area.
Local troops call for citizens to donate scrap metal for national defense efforts. Community drop-off sites and guidelines announced to support ongoing military needs.
The Kimble County Commissioners Court requests a fish sanctuary on the South Llano River from 17 miles southwest of Junction along old Highway 29 to the Edwards County line. A 1943 proclamation by the Texas Game Fish and Oyster Commission bans fishing in the area from May 1, 1943 to May 1, 1948.
A desert stage comedy titled Sunset on the Desert stars Roy Rogers and Gabby Hayes in a lighthearted western romp. Woodman Spare That Tree provides an upbeat supporting sketch. The pair deliver familiar cowboy banter with playful gags and crowd-pleasing stunts.
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