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FISH HATCHERY FORKIMBLE CO. ASSURED.At the barbecue dinner at the Court House last Wednesday night, about fifty business and professional men met for the purpose of formulating plans for securing funds to construct a first class fish hatchery at or near Junction that will be ade-uate to supply the streams of this county with fish.After those present had been Idled to the limit with fine barbecued chevon, pickles, coffee, etc., which was prepared under the supervision of County Judge Baker, the meeting was called to order by J. A. Heyman, president of the Chamber of Commerce, and a general discussion followed. The Fish Committee of the Chamber of Commerce, gave a report of what efforts they had made to find a suitable location for a hatchery.A number of interesting and enthusiastic talks were made in favor of the project and several called attention to the fact that a considerable quantity of fish were being destroyed by different irrigation plants along the river, and it was suggested that proper steps be taken to eliminate this waste, by strict inforce-ment of the law. iA subscription list had been prepared and was circulated among those present, resulting in more than $500 being subscribed that night. Emil A. Loefiler was the first to sign the subscription, giving $100 for the Junction Hardware Co.; W. 1’. Riley subscribed $100 for the Junction State Bank. The next largest contributions that night were: First National Bank, $50; Joe P. Fritz, $50. There were a number of $25 contributions, while practically every one pres ent subscribed some amount.Since the meeting the list has been circulated and to date more than $1,000 has been subscribed. The Eagle took the matter up with Mr. L. A. Schreiner of Kerrville, and the result was a $200 contribution from Schreiner Brothers.A full list of contributions will be published at a later date.Weaver H. Baker, Fred E. Knetsch and Oren C. Reid were added to the Fish Committee, heretofore composed of John M. Hankins and II. G. Perry.Last Sunday J. A. Heyman, Emil A. Loefiler, E. Holekamp, Coke P. S+evensor and H. G. Perry, in.Verted ^ number of proposed sius, but so far nothing definite has been decided on. Other sites will be inspected and the committee will select the most suitable site that can be secured. There are a number of things to be considered in locating a hatchery, and many places that at first seem very desirable, after further consideration, are not at all suitable.One thing is certain, the hatchery will be established and work will soon begin on the construction of this project that will mean more to Kimble County than can be estimated.Every public spirited citizen of the county should contribute money or work. If you have not already contributed, think the matter over and see some member of the committee and do your bit.It is estimated that some $500 more will be needed to construct the hatchery that the Chamberof Commerce hopes to see built. *-A letter from Abe Landers last week states he is busy harvesting his crop and still enjoying life, T. M. Jones and o wife sopped with him recently on their way home from Arkansas, where they have spent the summer.
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Junction Eagle
Junction, Texas, US
Fri, Oct 05, 1923
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