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Newspaper
Junction Eagle
Location
Junction, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1929
Page
9
A list of staff positions including Editor in Chief Associate Editor Sports Editor Society Editor Austin Senior Reporter Jupe Lee Junior Reporter Sophomore Reporter Freshman Reporter Pep Squad Reporter Glee Club Reporter Musical Activities Reporter Special Feature Writer and sponsor notes.
The 211th program on Thursday morning featured the fourth grade presenting songs and readings in the high school auditorium. Roberta Ragland and Irma Lawler led readings, Juanita Gloss Brenner and Evelyn Patterson played piano solos, and a quartet including Febagene Rily performed.
The first and second year sewing classes led by Mrs. Astor Wallace meet on different days, with projects including nightgowns aprons and two piece dresses. Thirteen girls in the first year work on notebooks and seams while the second year aims to complete a dress before Thanksgiving. class periods are crowded but progress is steady.
Fragmentary classified snippets include a marble dome building sale by Mr Bowers Mae Delle two gas types Texaco and Magnolia and a general help wanted for skilled hands at Cardwell Ranch with names like L B Hoggett and L. E. and slick humor lines from local notices.
The Junction Eagles crushed the Fred erickson Hill Billies 41 to 0 on November 19 in a key conference clash. The win puts Junction in position to claim the District 12 championship with a big game slated at 2:30 p.m. on Turkey Day.
Pep Squad members visited the football camp at Uncle Billie McKee's ranch last Friday night. The group performed on the field forming an F for Fredericksburg and a J for Junction, while the girls practiced to help the Eagles win on Thanksgiving and cheer the team against Tivy.
Ninth grade opened May work with notes on English letters and a lost button on Ari Taylor's football sweater. Several students were absent or missed early week activities while Mrs. Tinsley substituted for Mr. Bowers and confusion arose over a vampire bat in class.
A lighthearted exchange shows Junior searching the ground for the crease missing from his pants as Carlton asks what he is looking for. The moment captures a playful street dialogue with a simple aim and quick humor.
The Basket-Ball girls have trained diligently since formation and more girls joined last week. Competition will be strong as many players entered training, with hopes for another undefeated season similar to last year.
The Pep Squad girls practice daily on new drills and yells led by Ruth Sandherr with help from R. E. Homann. With fresh uniforms they appear polished and ready to perform lively stunts between halves at the game tomorrow.
The report notes forty four pupils under Miss Durst in first grade with possible classroom expansion. It covers Thanksgiving decorations, welcomes Ferdinand Fields from Eden Texas to third grade, Dorothy Looney leaving, and returns for Charles Stuart Dunbar. Honors list includes multiple names across grades and arithmetic, with tardy or absent honors listed for fifth grade.
Mrs. Wynne and Mrs. Brown will miss teaching music as the school observes holidays on Thursday and Friday.
The Editorial Staff met in room 14 on November 20 to decide business matters. Ella Simon, previously associate editor, becomes Editor in-chief with Ruby Davis elected Associate Editor. Simon will also continue feature writing. A Journalism Club was discussed to organize with regular meetings, to be pursued soon. The meeting adjourned at 4 30 p m.
Schreiner High School Glee Club made its first public appearance at a Rotary Club meeting with a select group of about sixty girls singing three pieces: America Sailing and A Medley of Old Familiar Airs. Mrs Dutton sponsor notes another full group performance forthcoming. Roy Cochran showcased yodeling with Sunny South by the Sea and an encore Waiting for a Train.
The P T A gathered in the high school auditorium on Monday November 24 to discuss campus improvements. After a brief program with songs readings and a business session led by Mrs. George Pepper the group decided to fund projects and move to eliminate unsanitary campus fountains.
The eighth grade finished six weeks exams and starts a new term with good effort. Students look forward to Thanksgiving as report cards arrive after the holiday. They express gratitude for what they have and enjoy beginning map book projects with enthusiasm.
Fans plan to attend the Junction versus Tivy game on Thursday November 28 as teams vie for the district championship. The note urges supporters to stay on the west side of the football field to avoid trouble.
Mrs Dutton recalls Sir Walter Raleigh placing his cloak for the queen to walk on. The line prompts the witty reply about stepping on it.
The piece argues extracurricular activities enhance poise self confidence and pride in the school. It claims such involvement public performances broaden youth horizons and provide training alongside academics and urges embracing change over rigid routine.
In history class Harry Witt and Raymond Schneider acted like babies and stood in the corner amused when the bell rang after about a minute. English III studies Emerson's Work this week with mixed enthusiasm as students await Thursday and the turkey dinner. Margaret Hubbell wears a long dress style approved by the janitor who notes she sweeps the classrooms.
A black fountain pen with half a bottle of ink aboard is reported missing and linked to a girl. If found, please return to the owner through the appropriate contact.
Good baled hay for sale at Cedar Creek place. Contact Stafford Thomas. Also offering expert car washing and greasing services at Powell Motor Company 32c.
An old time drug advertisement promoting Why the Smile Young Stomach Powder to relieve sour stomach dyspepsia pread bloating heartburn sick headaches and nervousness. The McInnis Drug Store offers a money back guarantee if it fails.
An October sale advertises oil heaters shot guns 12 gauge and Goodyear tires. It lists Joe Fritz at Fritz Hotel and Loeffler Meter Company as contact points, promising savings during the special sale.
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