Candid Camera Snaps and Small Town Notes
A jumble of local items highlights social events at A and M College with a Cotton Ball plan and a duchess role for Jaanita plus fashion in New York City. Community mentions include Fir e Department sponsors and local residents, garden praises, and safety tips urging careful driving to reduce accidents.
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Joe Parker
Joyce Wright
Dorothy Wiese
Elizabeth Wright
Maurine Highsmith
Fire Department
Safety Program Attracts Large Crowd At High School
A packed auditorium welcomed Department of Public Safety officials who presented a safety program at the high school Thursday evening. Captain Dickens spoke and educational pictures were shown. State Patrol distributed Safety literature. Ollie Floyd of West Texas Utilities chaired arrangements and sponsored the event. A similar program is planned for late May.
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Rotary Club
Park Beautification Work Under Way
The Civic Committee advances city park beautification including the river front below the new highway bridge on South Llano. Donors include Mark McLean and local clubs with contributions of 50 and 10 dollars respectively. Ollie Floyd is named treasurer for the financial committee to receive further contributions.
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South
Llano
Mark McLean
la Junta
Junction Library Association Meets Next Thursday
A meeting of the Junction Library Association will be held in the courthouse next Thursday afternoon, April 7, at 3 o'clock. Matters of importance are to be considered. Everyone interested please be present.
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Junction Library Association
Kite Flyers Warned To Shun Power Lines
Local power company urges parents to warn children about kite safety to prevent accidents near electric lines. Five precautions are listed including avoiding lines and metal strings, not dislodging kites, and not handling wet strings. Company offers help retrieving entangled kites and stresses prevention.
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Power and Light Company
Utilities and Light Company
Five Local Athletes Sweep in Four-County Meet
In Sonora last Friday and Saturday J L Baugh led with 17 percent of points, winning the half mile and contributing to Junction relay triumphs. McKay took the 440 and helped the mile relay win. Burra captured the mile. Coffey and Consett joined relay wins. Collier and Hiesert earned several top finishes including a third in the half mile. Senior days tennis doubles also yielded a first for Chas. Hiesert and Max Munn.
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Sonora
J. L. Baugh
Blonia
Alors
McKay
Burra
Consett
Re Baugh
Coffey
Jed
Collier
Chas, Hiesert
Max Munn
Goldberg's Celebrate Second Anniversary in Junction
Mr and Mrs William Goldberg celebrate their second anniversary in Junction with a store opening date of March 28 1936 and a full page Eagle feature. Miss Maxine Wright has been with the store since opening. The couple thank Junction and Kimble County for two years of patronage as they offer bargains in a continuing sale.
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Witliam Coleberg
Ness
Jarnetion
Junction
Eagle
Goldberg
Max Ine Wrigh
Kimble County
Piggly Wiggly Announces Second Spelling Contest
Piggly Wiggly will hold a second spelling contest this Saturday April 2 after a successful first event. Many entries were filed with many correct answers and ties will be broken by the filing order. Seven prizes were awarded last Saturday and the same prizes are offered again.
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Piggly Wiggly
Kothmann Re-Elected Junction School Superintendent
R D Kothmann was unanimously chosen to serve another year as superintendent of Junction Public Schools after an extensive field of applicants. He has led Eden Public Schools for six years and previously worked as London superintendent and Menard high school principal. He holds an A B from Baylor and pursued graduate study at Texas and Chicago universities.
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Wediesan
D. Kobhitient
Junction
Keerhmann
Accept Collea
Kethmann
Eden Public Schools
Tea Cup
London
Menard
Eden
Baylor University
University of Texas
Chicago University
University of Chicago
Juellon
Plans for Junction Fire Dept Banquet Announced
The Junction Volunteer Fire Department has completed plans for its annual banquet set for April. A new plan allows county residents to attend for fifty cents per plate, aiming to foster closer ties between citizens and firefighters. An entertaining program will fill the evening.
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Junction Volunteer Fire Department
Kansas City Livestock Bulletin Summary From Yards Company
Daily stock sale resume posted at Junction National Bank. It lists Kansas City market sales and states producing livestock. Local stockmen consult for day by day market updates and top producing states.
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Kansas City Stock Yards Company
Junction National Bank
Kansas City
Laughing Around the World With IRVINS
In Mississippi a county tale from a congressman recalls a man who moved from Democratic to Republican purely to seek office. He campaigned hard for sheriff, swept the white Republican vote, and was arrested for voting twice on election night.
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Allen
Cortneey
American News Features, Inc
Ranch and Farm Benefit Payments Reach Kimble County
Kimble County Agricultural Conservation Association reports 40609.09 in ranch benefits paid under the 1937 program and 28592 in farm benefits earned by 131 applicants. Total government aid surpasses 420,000 for local ranchers and farmers as the program aims to improve ranges with cedar eradication mesquite removal and watering timers. Nine farm checks remain outstanding and some delays are due to sign tape issues.
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Kimble County
Krinbie County
Local Track Team Prepares for Sonora Invitational
Coach Clayton Hopkins will travel to Sonora for an invitation track meet with Rese pris ts Ridorado and Sonora as the team refines for the upcoming district meet in San Angelo. In the county meet at Sonora Junce tson led with 43 points, Sonora followed with 41.5, Fidorado earned 40, and Menard had 27.5 points.
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Clayton Hopkins
Sonora
Rese
Ridorado
San Angelo
Hopkins
Juncetson
Fidorado
Menard
Taking the Count senior play at high school Friday
The senior play Taking the Count will be performed in the high school auditorium on Friday night. Mrs. Clayton Hopkins directs the production with 12 characters rehearsing for some time to provide a full evening of entertainment.
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Clayton Hopkins
West Texas D.C. Will Meet In Wichita Falls
The centieth annual convention of the Texas Chamber of Commerce will be held in Wichita Falls with sessions on public policy a square deal for prices and agriculture. Lis Guardia of New York City will address the general assembly in the Memorial Auditorium on Tuesday afternoon.
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Texas Chamber of Commerce
Wichita
Ruta City
Wilty
Alinar Miorelio HH. Lis
Memorial
Wichita Falls
Wichita Falix
Saver
Enthusiasts urged to meet at courthouse Monday
Basebase enthusiasts are asked to gather at the courthouse Monday evening to decide the number of teams, outline a tentative schedule, and handle league startup business. A pre-season game between the Fire Department and Texas West Mesten Pippo Mine Ca is set for Friday at five at the Old Hitt-County Fireman Association ball ground.
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Pis
Sailara
Sumamner
al Eratorto
Fire Department
Texas West Mesten Pippo Mine Ca
Junction Cemetery Association to Meet April Seventh
The Junction Cemetery Association will hold a meeting at the courthouse on Thursday April 7 at 3 p.m. for business including officer elections. Dues for 1938 are due and some 1937 payments remain unpaid. Officers listed: Mrs. Hod Tawior president, Mrs. T R Phillips first vice president, Mrs. Albert Taylor second vice, Mrs. Ernest Burt secretary-treasurer.
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Cemetery Society
Hod Tawior
T .R. Phillips
Albert Taylor
Ernest Burt
Brooks Dairy Receives State Grade A Milk Permit
Brooks Dairy has been granted a Grade A milk dealer permit after improvements to facilities and equipment and完成 inspection by the department of health. The permit was issued March 26 and all bottled milk bears the Grade A cap indicating strict sanitary production. Mrs Annie Highsmith has been ill with influenza.
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Department of Health
Brooks Dairy
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