Local Schools Observe National Educational Week
National Educational Week is observed nationwide with Junc tion Public Schools promoting events. An exhibit at the Masonic building portrays old and new school buildings plus photos of past teachers and students, while churches invite participation Sunday. Nearby visits by families highlight local community support for education.
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Junction Public
Masonic
Buster
Masonic Lodge
Federal Office of Education
Street Topping Set To Begin In City Monday
Mayor H. E. Wright announced the paving program will finish Saturday and topping begins Monday morning on the court house square College Avenue from Fifth to Highway 29 and Fifth through Eighth streets between College and Main. He expects completion in three or four days barring delays reducing business dust nuisance.
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H. E. Wright
Courthouse Square
College Avenue
Fifth Street
Highway 29
College and Main
Wright
New Deal Wins New Seats In Both Houses
The article reports a strong national victory for the New Deal with Democrats likely gaining seats in Congress. In Texas a sweeping Democratic win occurred, while Pennsylvanians appear to have elected Joe Guffey.
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New Deal
Texa
Kimble County
Pennsylvania
Washington
Joe Guffey
Pittsburg
Texas
Evergreen church to hold 3:30 Sunday services
The Evergreen Schoolhouse will host church services at 3:30 next Sunday with Rev. G W Crofoot delivering the sermon. Visitors are urged to attend and bring others. Local notes report residents visiting Dallas and Franklin messages, and county voters remaining dry in prohibition elections.
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Evergreen Schoolhouse
G. W. Crofoot
Emergency Feed Loans Rise Ahead of Winter in Junction
The Junction Emergency Crop Loan Office reports monthly increases in feed loans for ranchers. In September 45 loans totaling 3299 dollars and in October about 50 loans totaling 4550 dollars were issued. Loans cover feed water pumping forage seed storage and other farm needs while restrictions bar purchases like windmills fences and nonessential expenses.
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Junction Emergency Crop Loan Office
Drouth
Night Shift Employed At Cannery Here
Kimble County Cannery operated full time since opening and for the past week added a night shift to meet rising demand. Production up due to efficient crews. G. H. Delano praised for plant upkeep and operation. Mrs. Alfred Bannowsky asks patrons to watch for delivery date ten days after ownership and to collect cans promptly due to space limits.
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Kimble County
G. H. Delano
Alfred Bannowsky
Jelly Murrah Elected Constable in Precinct 1
Jelly Murrah was elected as constable of precinct No. 1 in the General Election Tuesday. He said the people elected him and, though not a candidate, received enough votes to defeat two opponents.
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Jelly Murrah
Eagle
Jelly
Miss Rhoda Hageman Ill For Several Days
Miss Rhoda Hageman has been ill for several days according to a brief health notice.
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Rhoda Hageman
Library Is Subject For P T A Navy
Mrs. C W Atchison leads the Parent Teacher Association program next Wednesday November 14 with the topic Library. Mrs G W Crofoot conducts the devotional and the program includes The Love of Books by Mrs Effie Roy Felps and a Magic Windows playlet by Third Grudge.
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C. W. Atchison
G. W. Crofoot
Effie Roy Felps
Andrew J Knox Dies In Homegoing At London Texas
Andrew J Knox born January 24 1854 in Mt Vernon Illinois died November 1 in London Texas at nearly 80 He moved to Texas at 24 settling first in Hill County then Kimble County He married Irene Helle Pettigrew in 1879 and had eight children four boys four girls Surviving children listed are D Knox London Mr Holtinghouse Cherokee Mrs R L Mogford Streeter and Mrs A Z Woodward Overton He joined the Christian Church in 1868 lived a Christian life and was known as quiet and upright His memory will influence the community even after his passing Burial was November 2 at Saline Cemetery beside previous family members.
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Andrew J. Knox
London
Texas
Mt. Vernonlinois
Hill County
Kimle County
Irene Helle Pettigrew
D. Knox
Bowers Ball Union Celebrated at Presbyterian Manse
Miss Nina Louise Ball united with Woodrow Bowers of the Sego via community in marriage on Saturday afternoon at the Presbyterian Manse. The Rev. G. W. Crofoot officiated as the couple, popular in the community, receive many congratulations from friends.
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Nina Louise Ball
Woodrow Bowers
Segovia
Presbyterian Manse
G. W. Crofoot
Mary
Boa Constrictor Found In Mason Banana Stalk
A two and a half foot boa constrictor was found in a banana stalk at a Mason grocery. Owner John Richenau cut the fruit and exposed the snake before placing it on display. Identified in San Antonio as a small boa constrictor. District court sits in Fort Stockton. DA Weaver Baker returned from Fort Stockton to vote. Local notices mention visitors Ruby and Zora Brown staying with Fleming relatives. H B Sneed caught an eight pound yellow catfish. A Texas Legislature bill on delinquent taxes was adopted and sent to the Governor for signature.
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Mason
John Richenau
San Antonio
Brackenridge Park
Weaver H. Baker
Fort Stockton
Texas
Junction and Menard Football Clash Saturday Here
Junction Eagles travel to meet rival Menard Yellowjackets in a 2 30 p m kickoff with 40 cent adults 20 cent students admission and an expected big crowd The Eagles miss Frank Goodman to a leg injury lowering passing punting and defensive strength while Junctions historic edge over Menard remains a talking point for fans.
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Junction Eagles
Elorado Eleven
Menard Yellowjackets
Earl Bowers
Frank Goodman
Eagles
Junction
Menard
Junction Menard
Rev Brooks I Dickey to Visit Kimble County Churches
The Rev Brooks I Dickey D D V will preach in Kimble county this weekend at Ivy Schoolhouse Junction Presbyterian Segovia Schoolhouse and Roosevelt Schoolhouse with services Saturday and Sunday November 10 11 The preacher leads Home Missions for the Presbytery of Western Texas succeeding the late Rev L E Selfridge D D The area runs from Port Lavaca to Sanderson and Brownsville to Junction Also notes Kerr County move of Boyd Jetton family and Junction visits by Mr and Mrs August Kirchhoff.
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Brooks I. Dickey
Kimble County
Dickey
Presbytery
Texas
Port Lavaca
Sanderson
Brownsville
Junction
L. E. Selfridge
D. D
Ivy Schoolhouse
Junction Presbyterian Church
Cake and Candy Sale Aids Cemetery Society
The Cemetery Aid Society announces a cake and candy sale at Farmer Furniture Store on Saturday November 10 to boost funds. Patrons are urged to support the fundraiser.
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Cemetery Aid Society
Farmer Furniture Store
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