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Newspaper
Junction Eagle
Location
Junction, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1938
Page
4
The Dallas News criticizes the AAA cotton program for bureaucratic overload with red economists and clerks issuing pink and white slips to blue farmers, arguing excessive paperwork hampers aid and effectiveness.
The discourse notes a divided Democratic Party with the split among leaders and factions. Hoover Norris Landon Vandenberg are cited as prominent figures. Citizens question Roosevelt's 1940 stance and whether Hoover and allies can unite in 1940 amid a surge of diverse politicians.
Fire insurance commissioner Marvin Hall urged a statewide Fire Prevention Week from October 9 to 15. He warned that uncontrolled fire remains a major threat to life and property and emphasized constant vigilance by every Texan to reduce losses and save lives. He noted fire prevention lowers insurance rates and benefits communities. He urged Texans to practice prevention daily as a service to state, community, and self.
A Covington News note in a Texas column mocks warnings about health and imminent death. It jokes that paying a year in advance will guarantee a lasting obituary notice, lampooning sensational subscription pitches.
Miss Grace Ray Heyman daughter of Mr and Mrs R M Heyman of Menard married A Rocky Davenport of Mason in a morning ceremony at the bride’s home in Menard read by Rev J H McClain. Attendants were Miss Mary Alice Ray of Dallas and Roscoe Heyman Jr of San Antonio. The bride wore a rust costume suit with brown beaver trim. Grandparents Mr and Mrs J A Heyman attended. Miss Heyman was valedictorian of Menard High 1938.
Mr Davenport son of Mr and Mrs Leslie Davenport of Camp San Saba married at Mason after a trip through Southland Central Te. The bride attended Mary Hardin Baylor College and worked as bookkeeper at Menard National Bank where her father is cashier. He is co proprietor of Hotel Drug Store in Mason and formerly at Kings Pharmacy in Menard. They will reside in Mason.
Mr and Mrs J W McLendon entertained last week with a bridged radiance rove featuring buds cosmos and regina corona. Prizes went to Mr and Mrs Roy Baker and Mr and Mrs Mitchell McLendon with a cut prize to Mrs Rankin Kothmann. Guests included Dr and Mrs J E Wiedeman and others. the couple plan Brownwood home after West Texas trip.
Junction sees unprecedented residence construction over months with houses rising along the Old Spanish Trail and in West Junction. Home owners include Mr. and Mrs. Dunks, Mr. and Mrs. Gard ner, and Mr. and Mrs. Goldberg, notable white rock workmanship near Ingram. Visitors from San Antonio and local families joined weekend trips as remodeling and new rooms multiply.
The Efficient Class of the Methodist Church School met at the Cunningham residence on September 28 with Mrs Gully Cowsert presiding. Officers elected were Mrs Charles Cunningham president Mrs Lucy Motley vice president Mrs Roy Blackburn treasurer Mrs Odie Wright secretary and Mrs Gully Cowsert teacher Contests and games followed the business meeting. Guests included Mrs Roy Blackburn Mrs E R Borden Mrs Tommie Cowsert Mrs Cha Cunningham and others. Mr H B Kazee of Dallas visited his daughter Mrs Gully Cowsert and family.
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