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Newspaper
Junction Eagle
Location
Junction, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1948
Page
4
Thomas D. Murphy, pastor, leads Sunday school at 10 a.m. with Fellowship Class at Las Lomas. Morning worship with a sermon at 11 a.m. Evening service at 7 30 p.m. at Segovia. Church invites participation in sunrise Easter service at the Fair Grounds.
The Rev. Ray Harrell of Eden Baptist spoke on The Game of Life at a Baptist Brotherhood meeting in the Memorial building. R. D. Rothmann introduced him as L. R. Hodges presided. Attendance included 40 members and 13 guests, with 48 members recorded and higher enrollment hoped by April 12.
The family thanks friends for comforting expressions of sympathy during our recent bereavement. Bonnie Ray and Shirley Ray Ivy extend gratitude to Mr and Mrs Ray Amberson for support.
Citizens urged to participate in Spring Clean-Up Week from April 4 to 10 in Junction. Marvin Hall State Fire Insurance Commissioner and W P Hendrix City Fire Marshall announce the Governor Jester proclamation prioritizes fire prevention as key to national peace and economic strength.
Commissioner Hall warns a fire toll on lives and property jeopardizes postwar goals. He notes 1947 losses as the state’s highest, with nearly 550 deaths and about 21 million dollars in property destroyed. Fire Marshall Sendrix cites Junction’s 975 dollar loss and no fatalities last year and calls for individual responsibility to reduce risks.
Col Ray Leeman of the South Texas Chamber of Commerce notes that federal costs for the 1948 fiscal year equal state and national earnings for about two and a half months. He adds that the proposed 1949 budget seeks two billion dollars more in expenditures than the 37 billion dollars estimated for 1948, worsening burdens for residents.
The government faces a tax burden equal to about 21 percent of personal income for Americans. It takes roughly two percent per month for a person to earn 21 percent. Individual income taxes for those who made final settlements also this week on March 15 finance roughly half of the federal bill. The remainder arises from hidden taxes.
Ira L Ferguson radarman second class USNR of Junction. He earned the Bronze Star for meritorious surface radar work aboard the USS Massey during Okinawa operations from March 28 to June 15, 1945. He was first to detect low flying enemy planes on June 6 1945 and alerted ships in the picket formation.
A public notice lists Democratic primary candidates including U S Congressman Fisher Cobb South and Howell Fisher Cobb South for congress Callan Graham for Representative 86th District M Blackburn for County Judge Wright Hendrix Gipls Self for Sheriff Assessor and Collector Stapp Kennon Stapp for District and County Clerk Mrs Anna Mae Sheppard for County Treasurer John S Munn L F Howard for Justice of Peace Precinct One and Guy Munn for Commissioner Precinct One.
The report honors Ferguson for directing gunfire to counter threats from hostile aircraft. His actions helped destroy several enemy planes. He is authorized to wear the Combat V along with the Bronze Star for his courageous duty and steadfast devotion in service.
A formal Resolution of Respect notes the passing of John Paul Jones, honoring him as a longtime member of London Lodge No. 814 AF & AM and a valued community citizen. The document records the lodge's sorrow and recognizes his faithful service and enduring memory.
Therefore deing resolved that we express our sorrow because of the loss of our beloved brother and that we express our sympathy to his family in their bereavement. Signed: L. C. Hardesty, Jack C. Dayton, Harry Feld, The Committee, Mrs. Howell Wright, Mr. and Preston Wright, and Mrs. Joe Parker returned Tuesday from a visit in San Antonio.
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