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Newspaper
Junction Eagle
Location
Junction, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1938
Page
4
Campus Chatter notes Junction football aims to stop Rock Springs in a key district contest. About twenty eight players will line up to defend their turf and title hopes as Beth, associate editor, cheers from the stands. Members of the Homemaking Club hiked Wharton's bluff then enjoyed a picnic and a show.
Fragmented reminiscences mix poetry and high school chatter about a rainy night and a valley town while students gossip about crushes, seating, and mischief in Mr. Archer’s class, mentioning names such as Barbara, Reba Neil, Maureen Miller, Hazel, and Jo amid a Kerrville trip inquiry.
Junction Eagle extended its District aL lead by routing Menard Yellow Jackets 45 to 0 on November 11. McKay the spearheart scored three touchdowns including runs of fifty and sixty five yards, Junction blocked a punt, and intercepted multiple passes including one for a touchdown.
Students averaged sixty five magazines per day last week according to Mrs Felps of Ybrarign. The report notes heavy circulation and reflects weekly reading patterns across the library.
The Journalism Club held its monthly meeting at the school house at 7:20 PM on Monday November 11. Ann Hardeman read the constitution which the club accepted. Mrs Ramsey Randolph gave tips on news writing. Faculty were provided with library resource suggestions. Frank st is named senior, president of the junior class and aims to organize the largest seniors celebration in JHS history. Beth Wright is highlighted as a leader. she was elected secretary treasurer of the Student Organization, president of the Journalism Club, and vice president of the National Honor Society.
Fragmentary OCR lists names and traits about students and staff. Items mention Mr Taylor Mr Hopkins Peth Florence Malakato Hazel Mary Lani Johnny Lee Jensen Tommy Whetstone Audrey Borden Annie Lee Ouida Amy Freddie Beth and Mrs Felps coaching football. No coherent event or outcome is evident.
The 1938 edition of The Encyclopedia Americana has been purchased for the public school library and will soon be on the shelves. This week two recreational reading titles are added: Exploring with Beebe by William Beebe and Prairie Girl by Lucille F Fargo, the latter a 1937 release.
Thursday night in the Home Economics department with Tommy Dean Henderson leading the program on Tips to the Teens. Reba Nell Ferris Audrey Orden Charlotte Taft Janie Loefler Annabelle Becker and Sue Gilliam discussed program topics. The FHA plans to attend the area meeting on Saturday November 19 at San Angelo with all day sessions in various towns.
Wanda Speer, football sweetheart in a gold satin dress, led the pep squad and players onto the field for the kickoff at the Junction game event. Beth Wright Hazel Spiller and Florence Ellen Sheppard followed with large crepe paper footballs as the band formed an M at halftime with W. C Coffee escorting Speer off.
Gilcrease Oil Co. files ads for two 1500 foot tests on 560 acre tract twelve miles north of Tran, Texas, with San Antonio based discovery operators Choate and Mogan. Tests begin immediately on leases totaling 2,160 acres with three wells and $102,500 investment.
The report notes a decisive 45 to 0 victory with the band and pep squad boosting the team. It states the Eden District meeting and the conducting contest will be held here on December third. Greenhands will be initiated at the next F. R. A. meeting.
At a Chemistry lab session held on Wednesday November ninth Maurine Highsmith was elected secretary for one month with Charles Cunningham serving as chair.
Red Cross committee began a drive last Saturday and plans another effort this Saturday. Coke R. Stevenson Jr. leads roll call and urges everyone to obtain a membership. Uncontacted residents should visit his office before Thanksgiving to secure a membership card. Part of proceeds stay in local treasury, aiding Kimble County after flood relief four years ago. Gratitude expressed for kindness during illness and funeral of loved ones. Families and neighbors visit in San Angelo.
Mrs Brown King of Massachusetts is visiting relatives and friends during a weekend stay. She plans gatherings with family and local acquaintances, sharing time and hospitality in the residence.
Mr and Mrs Ross Mattison were seen as San Angelo visitors on Sunday, enjoying local sights and meals while staying guests in the city. Their brief stay showcased hospitality and community welcome.
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