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Newspaper
Junction Eagle
Location
Junction, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1937
Page
1
In Austin citizens debate who killed the Cock Robin tax bill after a special session produced no revenue-raising action. The House and Senate conferees drafted an omnibus measure increasing rates on natural resources corporate franchises and more, to bring 3 to 4 million in new revenue but failed to pass.
Subscribers urged to renew with bargain rates for next year and special ad rates on papers and magazines. The Junction Eagle lists recent renewals including Reese Chappel Cooper Callan Bannowsky Nethery Sagebiel Grosenbacher Bissett Rankin Yates Kirkpatrick Smith Gamble Baker Hughes Henderson Smelser Martin and others.
San Antonio Alamo Boosters with 23 representatives arrived in Junction by Calliope bus at 10 50 proceed to tour local businesses. E D Wiemers of San Antonio Paper Co greeted the Junction Eagle and each booster delivered greetings from their headquarters. The 82 year old Wm Van Hoogenhuyze stood out for his enthusiastic city support.
President Thomas Taylor announces Howard Payne Homecoming on Thursday November 11 featuring a morning patriotic service barbecue and pep program at 9 10 a m and a lunch then a football game against St Edwards at the gym to follow The Yellow Jackets seek a Texas Conference title with five straight wins while St Edwards sits fourth in the standings Disabled American Legion veterans will be special guests.
A committee led by Mrs. R. J. Felps Mrs. Dee Taylor and Mrs. Albert Taylor has solicited donations to buy pipe for Junction Cemetery. They installed pipe last summer but need more funds to finish. Donors include Mrs. Morris Marr $200 J. B. Randolph $1 D. Baker $1 Roy Blackburn $1 B C Loren $1 Schreiner Hodges Co. $250 and many others.
Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Cromeans died suddenly of a heart attack at the Fred Franks ranch last Friday October 29. She was born October 2, 1871 in Coryell county and married twice, with ten children born to the union. five survived. She joined the Baptist Church at 13 and had lived with her daughter Mrs. Fred S Franks in recent years.
Work on the new gymnasium began last week. B 0 Newby and William Wilson expect to have floor finishers ready by November 13. Labor contract valued at 480 dollars. total completion estimate is 2,100 dollars. A subscription list is circulated with early gifts from Mrs. C. W. McCarroll L. A. Schreiner Future Ranchers Commercial Club The Borden Company Paterson & Rieck Junction Ser. Sta W. B. Buster Football proceeds Lions Club Wm. Cameron Lbr. Co. Highland Chevrolet Co. John M. Hawkins Busy Bee Gro Joe Maddux Denman Insurance Agency City Bakery Jovie Buster Philip Joseph FE. O. Longren William Goldberg Howard Rothmann W. C. Jones John Robbins E. A. Loettier Morris Murr O. W. Cardwell. Continued on Page Five.
Eldorado defeated Junction 13 to 0 before a large local crowd. McKay fumbled early, Eldorado recovered and scored a first quarter touchdown. Coffey’s late interception prevented a second, while Loeffler and Bayler starred for Eldorado on defense and offense. Junction showed grit with 12 first downs but failed to cross the goal line. The Yellowjackets next play Menard on November 11. Mrs. Minnie Riley enjoyed a family gathering with all her children present.
With Armistice Day approaching the Eagle will publish on Wednesday November 10 as many business houses close for the holiday. Readers are asked to have copy ready by Tuesday to ensure timely printing. No local celebration is planned though legionnaires will observe events in Kerrville and nearby communities.
A letter from Rev J J Kellam indicates he will be present for Junction Baptist Church services Sunday November 7. He faced delays due to family bereavement and illness in Van Zandt county but is expected to attract a large attendance at both services as the new pastor.
A large crowd filled the High School Auditorium for a Halloween party sponsored by the parent teacher association. Mary Louise Flatt won the queen contest with Janice Loeffier close behind, escorted by Allen Briley, with a full royal court and program featuring the high school band and local performances. The event supported a fund campaign for the school gymnasium. John Porter, son of T. P. Porter, was killed on duty near Luling. Elder Walter W. Leamons visited Kerrville today.
Rolland R. Murr died October 31 in Brady following the death of his son Leon Rolland Murr five days earlier. He is buried at Copperas Cemetery beside his son. Survived by wife May Becker, eight children Lilly Lucille Naomi Shirley Sue Adam and Alton, his mother Mrs Adam Murr five brothers and a sister. He was born July 22 1889 on Bear Creek Kimble County and lived most of his life in Kimble County on a Sutton County ranch. He joined the Church of Christ and was a devoted member until death.
The Parent Teacher Association invites members to a four o clock meeting in the high school auditorium with Mrs W Atchison leading the afternoon and R E Homann delivering the principal address. The business session will follow and eleventh grade pupils will entertain.
The Legion Auxiliary meets at the Kimble county courthouse on Friday November 5 at 3 p m. With no Legion celebration on November 11 the Auxiliary will sell poppies Saturday November 6 and urges the public to buy from the members.
In Kimble County exservice men are urged to attend the Burt Fleming Post of the American Legion meeting at Kimble Courts club house on the South Llano this Thursday evening November 4. Post Commander C. K. Cunningham says it is important and most of the 126 exservice men should be present. Buy a Poppy Saturday.
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