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Newspaper
Junction Eagle
Location
Junction, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1939
Page
4
A reflective remark contrasts government relief with private virtue. The speaker notes the danger of speaking when it is best to stay silent and cites Raleigh’s belief that wisdom and safety come from honesty. The message emphasizes integrity over public advantage.
The article recalls the January 1919 inception of the American Legion in Paris when four officers- Theodore Roosevelt Jr George A White William J Donovan and Eric Fisher Wood- formed the first caucus, leading to the Paris meeting and the creation of the Legion. Roosevelt chaired and a Minneapolis Armistice Day 1919 convention followed, marking the Legion as a vital patriotic force in safeguarding national ideals.
A dated editorial argues thatinflation of the national debt to 15 billion is warned as not the danger point yet warns the real danger lies in ongoing reckless spending. It questions future debt thresholds and taxes and urges straight talk on taxation and government spending to avoid national bankruptcy.
The Women of the Missionary Society of the Methodist Church will meet Tuesday March 28 at 3 p m in the annex for a literary program. The theme is Expanding Horizons in the Local Church with Mrs Vevenson leading.
The Cactus Study Club held its regular meeting Tuesday afternoon at Hodges Hotel with host Mrs Olis Wharton. Program leader Mrs Robert Huffman presided. Ruth Bryan Owen was discussed by Mrs Reuben Loeftler and Madeline Curve life reviewed by Mrs Huffman. Wharton's Margaret Sanger story closed the program. other attendees included Mrs G W Archer Mrs Joe Eager Mrs Clayton Hopkins and Mrs Coke R Stevenson Jr. A men’s softball meeting is set for Friday at 7 30 in the courthouse office of the Justice of the Peace for team reps or managers, with officer nominations and league business on the agenda.
La Junta Study Club held a Texas Day program on March 16 with C. W. Atchison as host. Miss Austin Durst discussed The Indian in Texas History, Federation News was reported by Mrs. Ward N. Hardeman, and group singing of Texas songs closed the meeting. Attendees included Mrs. Secrest, Mrs. Patterson, Mrs. Mudge, Mrs. Hardeman, Mrs. Oliver, Mrs. Atchison, Mrs. Phillips, Mrs. McCarroll, and many others.
The Contract Club members and guests were entertained by Mrs. Roy Baker at her home on a Monday afternoon. Birthday celebrant Mrs. C A Lehraub was guest of honor. Prize winners were Mrs. L D Borden and Mrs. Clifford Hamer. A shower of handkerchiefs greeted Mrs. Schraub. About fifty attended with other guests named in attendance.
In Menard slaying near Menard five years ago the defendant L E Trimble was acquitted by a Belton jury after deliberating from Thursday afternoon until Saturday afternoon. Opp faces potential retrial as the case stemmed from a ranch lease dispute. Trimble had been wounded in the groin during the exchange of fire. The state called three witnesses, the defense none, and Opp remains in the balance for further action.
Eight days remain to complete the 1939 scholastic census. Superintendent Ran kin Rothmann leads the effort as census trustee. All children six to seventeen must be enrolled. ranchers and district trustees should assist to ensure full local enrollment.
Fidelis Matrons Class of the Baptist Church were entertained Thursday at Mrs Vinie Hodges house with Easter decor and spring bouquets. Forty two and Chinese checkers provided fun, with Eastern package won by Mrs W F Hausmann and a toy rabbit given to Mrs Gussie Watson. Hosts included Mrs Jim Carpenter and others. Marye Martin hosted Keep Busy Club at her parents home with beaded belt making. Police search thief who uprooted and stole half an acre of almond trees from W H McPherrin’s orchard near Yuba City.
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