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Newspaper
Junction Eagle
Location
Junction, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1937
Page
8
Mrs John Tyler became the first presidential widow to receive a government annuity of 5000 dollars annually, a pension grant later echoed by Congress. The piece notes Martha Washington's sole gratuity as free mailing privilege, and references historic telephony patents and whitewash tips.
Speaker Bob Calvert saved a bill by breaking a tie as 100 votes are needed to submit it. Louisiana may join the petroleum conservation pact when Gov. Leche calls a special session. Rail Commissioner Ernest O. Thompson calls Louisiana enrollment a major forward step. In Texas, Sen. Clint Small defeated liberal liquor control amendments in a key floor battle. Sen. Allen Shivers moved a bill to cut women's legal working hours to 48 per week with double pay after eight hours.
The notice details an amended Article 802 Penal Code setting penalties for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, including up to two years in the penitentiary or 5 to 90 days in jail plus a $50 to $500 fine. It cites an emergency clause suspending three readings and a San Antonio visit by Mr. and Mrs. Hayden Lawler and their daughter Irma.
Walter W. Leamons visited the Everett Stewart residence Sunday afternoon, stopping by for a cordial visit.
A short collection of maxims on reputation and money. It notes honesty in debt repayment and makes observations about insects, distinguishing bugs from other insects and describing bugs with long sucking beaks. The tone mirrors a cautionary, aphoristic style.
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