Texas Good Roads Leaders Plan Dec 17 Austin Protest
Texas good roads advocates led by R L Bobbitt move to hold a major mass meeting in Austin on December 17 to urge Congress to reject Roosevelt’s plan to cut 1939 federal road funds by nearly half. The drive targets a solid Texas delegation and argues road funding supports labor and local economies.
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Austin
Texas
Congress
Roosevelt
R. L. Bobbitt
The
Highway Commission
Texas Good Roads Association
Bobbitt
Texas’ Supreme Court
Allred
U. S. Supreme Court
Plemings Sell Camp to Houston People
Prices Camp in Junction changes hands from Ollie Fleming to Mr. and Mrs. John Fenn of Houston. The sale marks the first camp established in Junction and notes the Camp’s popularity. New owners express gratitude for local support and hope for continued interest under new management. Also mentions recent visitors Mr. and Mrs. George Hagood of Gorman to Junction.
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Prices Camp
John Fenn
Houston
Ollie Fleming
Price
Junction
George Hagood
Gorman
W. E
All Trappers Must Secure State License
J T Swanson fish and game warden warns trapping season opened December 1 and all trappers regardless of age must have a license. Fur dealers should not buy pelts from unlicensed parties and must demand to see and note the license before purchase.
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J.T. Swanson
Death Claims L M Taylor At Home In December
L M Taylor a longtime Kimble county resident died at his Roosevelt home after months of illness. He was born December 20 1861 in Harrisville Mississippi and lived most of his life in Texas. Survived by widow eight children twelve grandchildren and three great grandchildren. services held at Copperas Cemetery with Masonic burial. Continuous on page three.
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L. M. Taylor
Kimble County
Roosevelt
Rosoevelt
Copperas
Ennis. B. Hill
Thomas Bradley
Walter W. Leamon
Masonic Lodge
Harrisville
Mississippi
Texas
Comanche County
Belle Keaton
L. B. Kirkpatrick
Taylor
Safety Campaign Broadcast Staged in Junction
A local safety drive by the National Safety Broadcast of Fort Worth was staged Friday afternoon in Junction. Operators J. C. Cauble and Bill J. Smith demonstrated proper signals and highlighted careless, reckless, and drunken driving. The event honored good drivers and was sponsored by a dozen local backers including C. W. McCarroll and Leon R. Powell.
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Junction
National Safety Broadcast of
Fort Worth
J. C. Cauble
Bill J. Smith
C. W. McCarroll
Frank Bissett
Geo. H. Mitchell
J. A. Heyman
Russell Lavelle
J. N. Hodges
C. L. Murrah
Guy Munn
E. A. Loeffier
J. L. Cunningham
Coke R. Stevenson, Jr
B. F. Lindsay
Leon R. Powell
Junction FRA to Attend Eden Meet Saturday
Junction FRA chapter plans attend Eden district meeting on Saturday December 11 in Eden. FFA sheep judging contest features Eden district schools including Eola Eden Paint Rock Millersview Melvin and Junction. The event precedes a spring encampment and a February 26 1938 Eden show with prize funds and Rambouillet donations.
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Junction
Eden
FFA
Eola
Paint Rock
Millersview
Melvin
Junction Fra
St. Bundy
Roosevelt, Texas
Eden Show
Hiram Price
Millersview Texas
Eden District
V. A
American Legion Meeting Tonight At Kimble Courts Club House
The regular American Legion meeting is set for this Thursday evening at the Kimble Courts Club House. Commander C. K. Cunningham urges full attendance as matters of importance will be discussed. The Legion sponsored drum and bugle corps is practicing regularly and showing progress.
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American Legion
Kimble Courts Club
C. K. Cunningham
Legion
The
Plans Complete For Men s Annual Banquet
Members of the Men s Bible Class of the Methodist Church prepare for the eighth annual banquet in the church annex at seven tonight. Hon Stanley Banks of San Antonio will speak on Judge Roy Bean and the Law West of the Pecos. Schreiner Institute musicians from Kerrville and Pastor Rev Ennis B Hill are part of the program. Banquet plates are 50 cents.
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Methodist Church
Stanley Banks
San Antonio
Roy Bean
Pecos
Stanley
Schreiner Institute
Kerrville
Ennis B. Hill
Ennis Hill
George Mitchell
Grady Timmons
Rotary Club
Banks
Lions Club Leads Drive for Scout Lodge Bond Sale
The local Lions Club launches a fundraising program to build a Scout lodge with a $100 goal. Bonds at $5 each will be sold to supporters, bearing interest and due in five years, with Rev. Thomas Bradley as committee chair. Bonds available at Ramsey Randolph's office or via Lions members.
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Lions Club
Ramsey Randolph
Agricultural Conservation Board Named in Kimble County
Results from Saturdays election name E G Hill Max E Hahn E C Reid Howard Rothmann R C Tatum and H C Pear alternate as officers to run the farm and ranch program in Kimble county for 1938. The first session on December 6 named Hahn president Hill vice president secretary and Mildred M Snead treasurer. Clay H Holland resigns for ineligibility and H C Pearl of London succeeds him as alternate member.
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Conservation Board
E. G. Hill
Max E. Hahn
E. C. Reid
Howard Rothmann
R. C. Tatum
H. C. Pear
Kimble County
Mildred M. Snead
Clay H. Holland
H. C. Pearl
London
Mr. Pearl
Local F R A members set livestock gains records in November
An analysis of Junction F R A chapter project shows 47 fine wool mutton lambs fed in November with an average 70 pounds and 0.35 pounds daily gain. Buck lambs total 31 head at 115 pounds with 0.44 daily gain. top gains include Horace Maddux 0.67 and K Consert 0.52 pounds. Twenty three ewe lambs averaged 80 pounds with 0.39 daily gain. top ewe lamb gains include Henry Coleman 0.55 and R V Ball 0.44. Eight Billy kid goats were fed, with continued report noted.
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Junction Fra
Herbert Marsh
Lorenzo Mugford
Horace Bolt Maddux
J. W. Owens
Ozona
Texas
K. Consert
Claude Hudspeth
Comstock
Tommy Cowsert
Wallace Hendricks
San Angelo
Cecil Holekamp
S. Bundy
Roosevelt
Tex
Billy Allen
Raymond Allen
Junction
Henry Coleman
Delaine
W. H. Hardeman
R. V. Ball
S. S. Bundy
Don Kirkpatrick
Virgil Powell
Sonora
Billy Kid
W O W Elect New Officers for 1938
The Woodmen of the World elected officers for the coming year at a regular Tuesday meeting with few changes. District deputy J E B Koon and local officers praised for a banner year. Officers named include J W McLendon Council Commander Walter W Leamons Advisory Lieutenant Leroy Taylor Banker Guy Munn Past Council Commander Milton House Escort M Ferris Watchman Jim Butler Sentry Raymon Schneider Auditor William Taylor Secretary. Mr and Mrs J M Livingston returned to Boerne after a brief visit.
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Woodmen of the World
J. E B. Koon
J. W. McLendon
Walter W. Leamons
Leroy Taylor
Guy Munn
Milton House
M. Ferris
Jim Butler
Raymon Schneider
William Taylor
Junction Eagles to Play Weslaco Christmas Day
The Junction Eagles, invited to the Grape Fruit Bowl in Weslaco on December 25, will travel with over 20 players and staff from December 24 to 27 or 28. Weslaco, coached by Bill Cummins, is a strong Class A opponent, the Eagles aim for a big crowd and a defining win after two losses this season.
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Weslaco
Eagles
Clayton Hopkins
Geo. H. Mitchell
Ovie Buster
Weslace
Bill Cummins
Kimble County
All Valley Boys
Eldorado
Kerrville
Eagle
New Ford V-8s On Display At Loeffler Motor
Ford introduces 1938 V-8 models in two lines at Loeffler Motor Co. standard and deluxe versions share a refined V-8 chassis. Deluxe offers eight body styles with 85 hp V-8. standard emphasizes economy with 85 or 60 hp engines. Improvements include redesigned front end, grille, fenders, better brakes and springs for smoother ride.
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Loeffler Motor Co
Ford
Kellam Addresses Local Lions Club Luncheon
Rev. J. J. Kellam spoke at the Lions Club luncheon with several members giving one minute talks. Plans are under way for the Lions Christmas tree this year and further details will appear in next week's Eagle.
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J. J. Kellam
Lions Club
The
Eagle
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L.M. Taylor
Kimble Courts
Movement For Scout Lodge
Agricultural Conservation Board
J” M. Livingston
Boerne
Loeffler Motor
Pric
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