Eagles Host Rocksprings In Season Opener At 2 30
Coach Earl Bowers faces a starting lineup puzzle after months of practice as about 40 players compete for spots. Key returnees include Sherman Hendricks and several lettermen, with newcomers Chester Brown Charlie Fox Buster Bethel Don Hardesty Aubrey Winkel and Jethel Baylor aiming to strengthen the squad. Fans expect a strong showing despite mixed preseason outlook and a 13 point spread from some Rocksprings supporters. The game Saturday marks a break from a long period of quiet for the town.
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Earl Bowers
Eagles
Huskies
Chester Brown
Charlie Fox
Buster Bethel
Don Hardesty
Aubrey Winkel
Sherman Hendricks
Rocksprings
Bulldogs
T. J. Mabry
Jethel Baylor
Clayton McKay
S. L. Jeter
J. B. Dunbar
Harold
Red Garrett
W. A. Smith
Bowers
P T A Shifts Regular Meeting to Third Wednesday
The Parent-Teacher Association changes its regular meeting from the fourth Monday to the third Wednesday each month. The group met last Monday with strong attendance and a solid program, and members and visitors are urged to note the new date.
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Parent-Teacher Association
Governor Nominee Certainty in State Ballot Contested
The secretary of state lacks authority to certify a governor nominee while fraud or illegality charges are pending. A pending contest could delay ballot placement past October. The 1925 codification removed secretary certification and now trials determine certification after conclusion.
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Secretary of State
Sterling
Weather Roundup Reports Heavy Rainfall and Rising Climate
E Holekamp notes 2.45 inches of rain in the past week with ongoing showers. Junction's yearly rainfall exceeds 21 inches, about three inches above average. Farmers seek sun for harvest as ranges drink moisture. Range conditions improve with healthy livestock fat and well supplied feed, planning for a hard winter.
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E. Holekamp
Junction
Picture of John Sloan and 34 children published
The San Angelo Morning Times on September 28 ran a photo of John Sloan with 34 living children. His wife and infant son were not pictured. Sloan, a Kentucky citizen, notes two triplet sets and four twin sets among his offspring, with the eldest son aged 36. He predicts reaching 40 children in six to seven years.
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San Angelo
John Sloan
Kentucky
Honeymoon Visit Noted by Mrs. Nettie Brooks
Mrs. Nettie Brooks hosted guests last Thursday including Mr and Mrs Howard Dolan of San Antonio The Dolans are a newly married couple on a honeymoon trip The bride is a niece of Mrs Brooks.
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Nettie Brooks
Howard Dolan
San Antonio
Brooks
Chattanooga Champs Clinch Dixie Series With Beaumont
The Chattanooga champions of the Southern Association swept Beaumont Texas League Pennant Winner to win four straight and take the Dixie Series after Beaumont took the first game and quit.
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Chattanooga
Beaumont
Church at Ivy Invites Sunday Night Service
The Ivy School house hosts a Sunday night service at 7 45 led by Reverend G W Crofoot. The public is invited to attend the church event.
Hill Country Bankers Meet in Junction to Plan October Brady Session
A committee of Hill Country Bankers led by C. L. Hutsedl der of Rocksprings with Albert Moursand of Johnson City and George H. Neill of Sonora met at Junction State Bank to plan the next Brady meeting in October. Rev. and Mrs. Bolton Boone and children visited San Antonio late this week.
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C. L. Hutstedler
Rocksprings
Albert Moursand
Johnson City
George H. Neill
Sonora
Junction State Bank
Brady
Mrs. Bolton Boone
San Antonio
Masonu And Liano Tied in Penrant Play-Off
The Hill Country League pennant will be decided Sunday with the final game in Mason. Mason won the first game 3 to 2 and Liano won the second 8 to 1. The deciding game on Mason field could go either way as fans from Junction travel to watch the finale.
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Mason
Liano
Mason Field
Junction
Gubernatorial Race Heats Up in Texas
Three Democrats remain in the governor race Miriam A Ferguson R S Sterling and George Armstrong with Armstrong’s independent bid. Republican Orville Bullington faces Grant and regular nominee. Court decision expected by October 8 to certify Democratic ballot and resolve contest.
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Miriam A. Ferguson
R. S. Sterling
George Armstrong
Grant
Orville Bullington
Texas
District Court
Austin
Miss Annice Locke Visits De Leon Woman
Miss Annice Locke of De Leon is visiting Mrs Frank Patterson.
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Annice Locke of
de Leon
Frank Patterson
Sykes Family Visits San Angelo This Week
Mr and Mrs Jack Sykes and their children were seen visiting San Angelo during the week, stopping at local spots and sharing time with residents.
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Jack Sykes
San Angelo
Earthquake Toll Surges Past 100 Across Macedonia and Jugoslavia
Additional reports raise the death toll from Monday night quakes in Macedonia Chalcidice and other Jugoslavian regions to more than 100. Rescue teams continue searches as officials assess the damage and provide aid to affected communities.
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Macedonia
Chalcidice
Jugoslavia
Fire Prevention Week Proclaimed in Joncton 1932
Mayor Emil A. Loeffler proclaims October 9 to 15 1932 as Fire Prevention Week in Joncton urging citizens to remove fire hazards and promote fire drills. Ministers and educators to lead campaigns and teach children fire safety and escape procedures.
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Emil A. Loeffler
Joncton
Pioneer Soldier Celebrates His 88th Birthday
Uncle Henry Marr celebrated his 88th birthday on Friday and remains active in body and mind. A former Federal Army serviceman stationed at Fort McKavett in the early eighties, he received an honorable discharge in 1882 and became a successful ranchman. Now retired for fourteen years, he lives with Mrs. Marr across the North Llano near Junction, proudly calling himself a Pennsylvana Dutchman after marrying a Southern officer’s daughter in Richmond.
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Henry Marr
Federal Army
Fort McKavett
Army
McKavett
Henry
Llano
Junction
Murr
Richmond
Virginia
Kimble County
Third Dose Anti-Toxin Set for October at High School
Parents are urged to bring all county school children to the high school auditorium Friday morning October 7 at 8 o clock for the third dose of anti-toxin to prevent diphtheria. Doctors will administer the immunization replacing the test and the procedure costs 15 cents per child. Children should attend the auditorium at 1 PM if they are to receive the dose that afternoon.
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Parent- Teacher Association
Craven window display lures Eagle and Bulldog fans
Craven's Pharmacy window features a mounted Eagle with a football and a bulldog image as Junc tion Eagle and Rocksprings Bulldog prepare for the big game Saturday. The display, reflecting team colors, drew football fans and street talk. Lon Baugh broke a wrist when his truck backfired during starting, sidelining him from work.
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Craven’s
Lon Baugh
Webb Hudsons Visit Fort Sand Friends Friday
Mr. and Mrs. Webb Hudson of Fort Sand visited Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Reid last Friday.
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Webb Hudson
Fort Sand
C. E. Reid
Illustrations and Plans Set For Fire Prevention Week
Fire chief John M Hawkins announces Fire Prevention Week from October 9 to 16 with school district support. Prizes for poster sections, a courthouse square program, demonstrations of fire hazards, and a primary pupils play mark the event, as Junction aims for a fireless town.
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John M. Hawkins
Courthouse Square
Austin Durst
Junction Fire Department
Junction
Junction Boy Scouts
Notify Eagle of Change of Address
The Eagle requests subscribers inform the office of any move or change of address. The notice explains the 1932 Act authorizing two cent charges on misaddressed mail and urges timely updates to avoid billing by the Post Office.
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Act of Congress
U. S. Post Office Department
Post Office
Eagle
Sunday School and Sermon at Segovia
Sunday school will begin at 3 PM next Sunday at the Segovia school house. Immediately after, Rev. G W Crofoot will preach. Bring others to attend.
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Segovia
G. W. Crofoot
Green rattlesnake killed in Davis Mountains report
Mr and Mrs Dan Morales report three green rattlesnakes killed on their Cleo ranch. The species is described as rare for the local area and the deaths mark a notable local encounter in the Davis Mountains region.
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Davis Mountains
Dan Morales
Cleo
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