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Newspaper
Junction Eagle
Location
Junction, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1943
Page
4
County correspondence notes May 3 to 21 actions for Russian relief. Americans urged to donate usable clothing and timepieces sent to the West coast for Soviet boats. Local clubs back nursing, scholarships raised in Kimble area, and residents engage in sheep work, visits, and family news.
The notice outlines validity dates for sugar coffee meat gasoline shoes tires and vehicle inspections across ration books. It lists specific stamp numbers and color codes with issue dates and expiration deadlines from March through June 1943, including inspections for tire and book holders and mileage triggers.
The London School closes Friday May 21 with senior graduation on the same day. Gov. Coke Stevenson will address seventh grade graduates Thursday May 20, a first for a sitting governor in London. A loud speaker will draw a large crowd as crops suffer drought conditions in West Texas. Local residents and families, including the Highland and Pearl households, share routines and moves as London boards and students prepare for ceremony.
London chatterbox columns record Cpl and Mrs Andrew Durst of Abilene visiting Mr and Mrs Charlie Durst in London. Marion Burleson of Sherman Texas visited his mother. Leonard Chandler and Pfe and Mrs Chandler of Goodfellow Field spent the weekend in London. James Johnson of Erna and Hugo Michaelis of Valentine were in town for business. Clyde Deck of Boerne and George Pearl with Raymond Pearl were in Mason for business.
The residence of Mrs Mary A Boone and occupied by Mrs George B McCrary and family was damaged by fire about 2 30 Wednesday afternoon. Cause unknown as the Eagle goes to press but there was considerable damage to the building.
The Father and Son Barbecue drew about 125 attendees as Junction V A members thank donors who contributed 192.50 to buy bonds and stamps for premiums and expenses of the Future Ranchers Jubilee. List includes Roy Marr H C Dutton Dr R D Radeleff C A Schraub Co and many local businesses.
Ms Tennie Ivy of Boerne visited home folks for several days. Mrs Louise Rhimes and daughter from San Saba stayed with her parents. The Pearls and friends shared perch fishing Sunday with mixed results. Leroy Pearl to join the navy soon. Visits extend to Menard Clovis NM and San Antonio journeys with local families and a flight officer connection.
In San Antonio on May 3 buyers showed steady to higher bids for hogs and varied cattle activity. Hogs sold mostly steady with good and choice 180-270 lb butchers at 14.50 and top at 14.65 for 259 lb animals. Cattle trade was mixed with 12.50-14.50 for common and medium steers, cows at 12.50-13.75, and calves 14.00-14.50 for good killers. stocker calves mostly 15.00-17.00 and some high at 18.00-18.50. Sheep and goats remained active with lambs at 13.50 and Angora goats 8.50-9.00. boner goats and nannies weaker.
The OPA announced War Ration Book No 3 will be mailed to over 120 million people from late June to July 21. Mailmen will drop postcard application forms at homes May 20 to June 5, filled by the head of the house and sent to OPA for the replacement book with new stamps. Prentiss M Brown, price administrator, warned that further rationing would require official notice. A speed limit horn warns gas and rubber savers as the 35 mile mark is reached on the speedometer.
W E Bolt chairman of the Kimble County War Price and Rationing Board urged motorists to write license numbers and state abbreviations on the backs of gas coupons before going to stations. He warned that coupons without endorsements will not be accepted and noted this saves time for drivers and station attendants.
State Health Officer Dr Geo W Cox warns that TB danger lies in stealthy onset rather than virulence. Early signs include a persistent cough weight loss and easy fatigue. prompt diagnosis and treatment offer the best chance to arrest the disease and avoid prolonged illness or premature death.
Texas Senate approved a resolution Tuesday urging the government to postpone buying all domestic wools until the next delivery season. The House followed with approval Wednesday and Governor Stevenson signed it. It is unclear if the government will heed the request.
United States armed forces casualties from the war outbreak to date total 78,235 with next of kin notified. Breakdown shows dead 12,123 wounded 15,049 missing 40,435 and prisoners of war 10,628.
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