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Newspaper
Junction Eagle
Location
Junction, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1937
Page
6
Ford announces two new 1938 V-8 models to be shown soon including a deluxe 85 styled like Lincoln Zephyr and a standard 85 or 60 hp car with different body lines. Ford promotes performance and economy with over three million cars in owners hands and claims lower prices for the class.
A historical resume lists Loeffler Motor Co as an 265,896 square mile empire with vast resources. It cites population 5,397,000 and extensive infrastructure including 16,000 miles of railways and 180,000 miles of public roads. The state is described as a petroleum leader, lumber producer, and major cotton seed oil, sulfur, natural gas, and iron ore producer. It also claims over one million automobiles and 6,275,000 head of cattle along with $644,100,000 invested in public utilities and large mineral production.
A dense list of college football games and venues for Friday and weekend matchups. Schools include Howard Payne, Arkansas State College, North Texas State, Southwest Texas, Stephen F. Austin, Louisiana Normal, Austin College, Abilene Christian, Southwestern University, Trinity, Hardin-Simmons, Kansas State Teachers, Texas Tech, Loyola of South, Southern Methodist, Texas A&M, University of Arkansas, Rice Institute, University of Texas, Baylor, Centenary, Loyola Los Angeles, Fresno State, Duquesne, St. Edward's, Schreiner. Matches span Houston to Lubbock and beyond with numerous cross-state rivalries at varied sites such as Little Rock, San Marcos, Natchitoches, Abilene, Waxahachie, Wichita, New Orleans, College Station, and Kerrville.
Spotted rains fell in Kimble County with Junction showing .29 inch while other areas reported good rainfall. Weather has been mild with a light frost on October 20 not harming tender vegetation. Pecan harvest continues though prices are low at four to five cents a pound. Taxes in Texas impose a penalty of 15 to 20 percent for nonpayment under renewed enforcement.
Texas Highway Commission ordered removal of state markers on U.S. routes to simplify navigation. Highway Engineer Julian Montgomery cited safety and saving as reasons, noting many states use U.S. markers exclusively. State markers will stay on non U.S. designated state highways.
Ennis B Hill pastor leads Church School at 9 50 a m and Worship at 11 am with Lord’s Supper observed. Board of Stewards installs for new year and Young People meet at 6 pm. First Sunday welcomes Rev J J Kellum new Baptist preacher. evening service in his honor. Presbyterians Thos J Bradley minister 10 am Sunday School 11 am preaching. Segovia services 4 pm first and third Sundays Roosevelt 7 30 pm first and third Sundays. Young Peoples Sundays afternoons.
Walter W. Leamons is ministering at Bible School 10 a.m. and preaching 11 a.m. A Bible class is Wednesday at 3 p.m. The theme is the Law of Christ and living soberly and righteously in this world, urging Christians to work while day lasts.
A local church announces preaching services on the second and fourth Sunday nights at Cleo. The schedule specifies ongoing weekend sermons and aims to steady weekly spiritual instruction for parishioners.
The London Church of Christ outlines a 2:00 p m Bible study and 2:45 p m preaching. It notes Jesus taught against public showy prayer but urged continual prayer, and asks about King Melchizedek and Melchizedek's atonement while reading Acts 16 for verses on zeal.
Baptist church announces Rev. J. J. Kellam of Dallas will fill both morning and evening hours. Sunday School at 9 45, preaching at 11 00, Young Peoples Meeting at 6 00, Evening Service at 7 00. Prayer Meeting Wednesdays at 7 00. Soul stirring sermons expected.
Fragment lists donors and small amounts from a cemetery fund drive with names such as Alton Mason, B. L. Smith, Ramsey Variety Store, J. B. Stevenson, Albert Taylor, Guy Munn, and Clay Maddux. Notes a Buy a Poppy Saturday fundraiser.
Quip contrasts biblical tale of Lot's wife with improbable image of men turning to rubber. No names, places, or dates provided. focuses on a humorous or satirical observation about transformation.
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