09 Oct 1925
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Newspaper
Junction Eagle
Location
Junction, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1925
Page
1
H C Denman assistant cashier at the State Bank built a concrete tennis court on his lot east of his residence. The 86 by 78 foot court is four to eight inches thick with reinforced wire, costing over 700 dollars. Net wire sides and back stops will be replaced later with steel posts and better wire.
A motivational essay on not drifting through life emphasizes taking responsibility and working hard to move forward. The article also reports a large Mohair sale by Schreiner Wool and Mohair Co. in Kerrville, with over 175000 pounds handled and prices of 55 to 70 cents. It notes Henry Northcutt returning to town after a rattlesnake bite, detailing his illness and recovery from the venom.
A long obituary recalls Rudolph Becker born April 12 1847 in Dunkirk New York and later a Brownwood Texas resident. He served in the secret service for four years and worked as a locomotive engineer and shop foreman for Erie railroad. Married Lily Bell Quicksall in Cherokee Texas May 22 1892, he lived with family till his death after a life of travel and government and railroad work.
Last Friday the P T A hosted an event in the school auditorium with the White side winning most contests against the Gold side. A vice president acted as hostess, and races, pantomimes, a dressmaking contest, and playful antics delighted members and guests. Local bakery ads and sports notes followed, highlighting Yentzen joining Lone Star Bakery and Junction’s emerging polo team with six teams in the area.
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