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Newspaper
Junction Eagle
Location
Junction, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1933
Page
4
Miss Simon's fifth grade pupils presented a program in the elementary school auditorium Friday afternoon. The acts included a song Lullaby Time by Elizabeth Wright and Patricia Patterson, readings by Maurine Highsmith Verda Delle McDonald, a good English play by Anita Bessent John Cowsert and Marlon Taylor, and a tap dance by Anita Bessent.
Miss Austin Durst reports 12 entrants in the music memory contest six boys and six girls. The contestants are seventh grade pupils only. Mr Astor Wallace's sixth grade history class is working on the history of Kimble county. Miss Elene Newby states that there are several Mexican entries in declamation this year. Miss Velma Owens had as a week end guest her sister Miss Mildred Owens from San Miguel.
Miss Austin Durst leads first grade in a Holland study with a sand table miniature Dutch colony and blackboard scenes. First and second graders prepare for story telling contests under Miss Owens, with Durst serving as county director.
Football was halted Monday as players shifted to track and field events for the county meet set for Saturday. Tryouts for junior and senior events are expected Thursday or Friday. Leon Turner and Woodrow Rothman will play boys doubles in tennis. singles player to be selected. Football resumes next Monday.
Miss Nellie Bennett supervised Thursday’s spelling tryout with Lula Belle Fairchilds and Olga Jones chosen to represent Junction in the county meet. Declamation tryouts are set for Tuesday or Wednesday this week while other trials continue. Superintendent Geo H Mitchell has missed the last two days due to illness.
Azalee Wallace visited Dorothy Jarvis as the weekend guest. Marie Shenvard was absent from school on Monday.
Maxine Wright resumed her studies Monday following a short leave from her correspondence course, with officials noting her prompt attendance and commitment to continue her education.
Eight pupils will participate in an essay writing contest with each class represented. The try-outs are set for Tuesday afternoon, March 3.
Pupils of Junction High School enjoyed a Friday night election dance at the Hodges Hotel. Music provided by the local orchestra. Mayoral candidates Mae Delle Lowry and Red Garrett were special guests of honor.
A big rally marked the end of the mayoral campaign in Junc tion. Mae Delle Lowry led supporters in a staged program with banners and a platform, followed by speeches by her team and Red Garrett boosters. The event featured songs, wheelbarrow pacing, and calls for a year of honest government.
Thank you for your kind consideration and cooperation in my campaign. I hope you will cooperate with the future mayor in every way possible. I wish Red the greatest success in his following term of office.
Lester Red Garrett expresses gratitude to pupils and supporters for his mayoral campaign and thanks contributors to his chapel program.
A camping and fishing trip this week end included Mr. M. B. Bethel Reagan Lister Tommie Marr Clayton McKay Clifton Schraub Charles Baylor Billy Boone John Riley Gardner Jack Fisher Robert Fisher Roy Nelson Tyrus Holland Walter Collier Carlton Massie and Oliver Lynn Vierling.
T J Mabry Madaline Rag land Christine Schraub Dorothy Wootan Elsie Martin Don Hardesty Athalie Burt and Lela Bessent were in London for a Friday night visit, as listed among local travelers.
Lester Red Garrett was elected mayor of Junction High School on Friday by a small majority, winning the student governance post amid a tight vote and shifting leadership.
Fragmentary notes describe English IV students with long faces after tests and high grades. The garbled text mentions evidence of sportsmanship and subjects being hard, but lacks clear names, dates, or outcomes.
Dr A J Asgis reviews Dr William J Scholes findings in Clinical Medicine stressing prenatal and early childhood nutrition to prevent tooth decay. calcium rich foods like milk cheese spinach and vegetables support tooth formation. sugar harms enamel and digestion. a cleansing foods routine and six annual dental exams aid prevention.
Commentator Frill Chuckle Head Wilson notes Alfalfa Bill supports a bill to lash offenders with 15 strokes using the Cat on bare flesh arguing for strong justice but warns against overdoing it.
Citizens seek four square, honest bankers and warn against get rich quick schemes. The speaker calls for trustworthy men to gain public confidence and active support, addressing Chuckle Head Wilson.
A young tax collector praises tightwads and stick-in-the-muds for paying both store accounts and taxes. The remark questions whether the younger generation will learn restraint and avoid excessive debt.
Mrs 4 M Nixon and son Jefferson thank everyone for kindness during illness and death of her husband. Gratitude to floral offerings and help, special thanks to Dr L E Standifer for easing his last days. The Nixon family visited Eldorado relatives on Saturday and Sunday.
The Eagle notes Mrs. E. M. Burt made a cake from a recipe printed in the Eagle. The editor thanks Mrs. Burt, praising both the recipe and the cook as all right.
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