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Newspaper
Junction Eagle
Location
Junction, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1932
Page
1
An eastern newspaper comments on pepper used on strawberries and women in politics while noting Hoover's weight loss and 1982 wealth shifts to women. It jokes about silk stockings rising in price and Mussolini ending beauty contests as a sign of broader affairs. It mentions election timing and machine voting in some cities and hints Congress framing a tariff bill.
The London Lobos meet the Brady Bulldogs Saturday afternoon at 3:00 in London. Although not a conference matchup, it will follow conference rules and a strong crowd is expected as the Lobos seek another solid performance this season.
The West Texas Conference in San Antonio announced Rev. Bolton Boone will leave Junction to pastor Woodlawn Methodist Church in San Antonio next year. Boone served Junction for two years and was a respected community member. He is succeeded by Rev. W. S. Highsmith as the new Junction pastor.
Deestrick Skule UP-TO DATE will be presented at the Texan Theatre next Tuesday evening November 8 by local talent under Miss Pairalee Linn. Proceeds benefit the Junction Cemetery Association to bolster the cemetery fund and upkeep of the grounds. The program offers a worthwhile show and modest admission to support Junction’s cherished cemetery.
Hon. James Shaw Commissioner of Banking for Texas and Mrs. Shaw visited the Fritz Hotel on Monday night to deliver the charter of the State Bank of Junction. Shaw praised the community’s stability and the bank’s elegant facilities as the institution begins operations in strong shape.
The Junction School Board asks taxpayers to settle current and delinquent taxes to save the district's schools. About 11,600 dollars in delinquent taxes are due, mostly in small amounts from 50 cents to 16 dollars, with December 31 as the deadline to avoid interest and penalties. Teachers may lose pay without quicker remittance and some vouchers from last year remain unpaid.
Louie Razin upstaged Sam Gray in a 3 to 1 victory as Rocksprings triumphed in the second game of their two game series on the road. Gray allowed six hits while Ragland yielded two, with Pete Blackburn homering in the eighth and Goat Gardner scoring on an infield grounder. Ches Goodwin started at first for Junction and fielded well.
Engineer S S Posey and staff have supplied soundings and data to the Austin State Highway Department for the North Llano bridge and Highway No 4. State engineers prepare plans and specifications with a contract likely at the next highway commission meeting. Progress continues on No 4 from Junction to Menard county line. the bridge will serve both routes 27 and 4.
On Tuesday November 1 1932 the Star Bank of Junction opened replacing the old bank with a new charter and name. Deposits are safeguarded and the bank pledges full responsibility for all deposits to maintain public confidence after recent financial strains. It notes no depositor has ever lost a dollar in Junction banking and cites lenient lending as a factor in the crisis.
Citizens of Kimble and nearby counties prepare for a November 11 event at the American Legion and Old Settlers club. Hon. Pat M. Neff will speak at the Courthouse at 11 a.m. A four section parade includes patriotic groups schools and a pioneer day. A noon basket dinner at Schreiner Park precedes an afternoon wood rodeo with 175 dollars in purses. Admission 25 cents. children free. evening dance near Kerrville highway.
Frank Hubbell co captains Schreiner Institute football team this year. Hubbell, former Junction Eagle star, plays tackle. Executive meeting of Sheep and Goat Raisers Association held in Rocksprings today attended by George R Pepper and S S Bundy. report to be given next week.
The six year old son of Dave Adams was treated Tuesday after an axe severed two fingers from his hand. One finger was reattached surgically.
Judge M E Blackburn urges readers to study all proposed amendments before next Tuesday's election. He warns most amendments will not serve good purpose and copies are available in county offices lawyers offices Junction banks The Eagle and various business houses.
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