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Newspaper
Junction Eagle
Location
Junction, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1942
Page
4
A wartime call emphasizes scrap as vital for steel. It explains that one ton of scrap replaces one ton of pig iron, saving large amounts of iron ore coal and limestone. The article notes annual steel capacity of 90 million tons and outlines shortages if scrap is unavailable.
The Banking magazine supplement cites a wartime surge in bank services to the public and government. Banking posts 40 to 50 percent plus increases in ledgers and tellers, supports massive war industries, and contributes 85 percent of the first 5 billion in War Bond purchases, with banks bearing all selling costs.
The Sulphur Springs News-Telegram editor advocates using space for Red Cross and other good causes, praising constructive community activity by newspapers. He urges readers not to criticize editors but to highlight positive deeds and foster civic efforts.
Ladies of the W. M. S. gathered at Mrs. Fred Cox's home on Tuesday to discuss the Royal Service Program. The program featured songs led by pianist Mrs. Ray Dobbs, Bible study "Into Jail and Out" from Acts 16 16 40, and talks on Courage and Christian Heroism by several members. A new officers committee was appointed and refreshments were served to attendees including Mrs. Clovis Barker and Johnny Tinney.
Miss Flora Williams, Red Cross nursing consultant for 31 Texas counties, met with the local committee to discuss establishing a nurses training school. With many nurses and physicians in U S service, care for the ill is becoming a problem. The committee filed the application through Miss Williams. action will take time and updates will come via the Junction Eagle.
The auxiliary will meet Tuesday October 27 at noon at Mrs Ward Terrell's home. The session will study the mission book While It Is Day.
The Circuit Show of the Texas Fine Arts Association, in Junction High School home economics, attracted many art lovers. Sponsored by Bear Creek Study Club, the opening featured 22 paintings mostly oils and watercolors led by Ruth Simon Bode.
Tom Merck 53 Sutton County ranchman died October 10 from injuries when a granary floor collapsed at the Gas Wheat ranch west of Rocksprings as he strengthened the floor after pouring concrete. native of Sutton County, he married Clara Lacey in 1916 and leaves a daughter Alma Bricker and brothers Sam and Jim Merck. Interment was in Sonora cemetery.
Mrs. Terry Jetton hosted a children's lawn party Friday at the Phillips apartment in honor of her son Bobbie who celebrated his birthday. Attendees included Mary Kathleen Marr LaDelle Camp Jean Landers Jimmie Kay Johnson Joy Dunbar Gerald Loeffler Billy Ed McCollum Billy and Jackie Crumbley Elroy and Leroy Butler Dennis Blackburn Charles Blake Chenault Bobbie Jetton Bobbie and Billie Scott Lee Borden and Freddie Coleman. Miss Bonnie Jean McWright assisted Mrs. Jetton.
Mrs. W. H. Dunk returned Monday from San Antonio where she attended a family member's funeral.
At a commissioners court meeting Roy Skaggs was appointed Justice of the Peace to replace the late W. H. Smelser. He attended the Hill County quarterly meeting in western attire and is now Judge Roy Skaggs West of the Pecos.
Weather notes show good rains in October boosting the ground while no frost since September 27 kept vegetation mostly safe. Recorded rains include October 3 and October 15 through 17 totaling 2.19 inches. Sgt. and Mrs. Wayne W. Stotler returned to Wichita Falls after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Clay Secrest in Hamilton where they caught a train.
Milkweed floss is substituted for kapok in life preserves and flying suits, aiming to maintain buoyancy and insulation. The change suggests similar performance while utilizing a native plant fiber.
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