Texas delays fight over highway funds and governor bids
Texas lawmakers oppose large cuts to 1939 federal highway money. Senator Tom Connally and most representatives back preserving highway allocations, potentially delaying Roosevelt's plan. Texas would lose about twelve million in highway funds, hindering the state road program for years. In the governor race, Jim Ferguson promotes a six point platform including a two percent sales tax and a $200 monthly pension plan for the elderly. Continued on page 5.
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Austin
Texas
Roosevelt
U. S
Tom Connally
Sam Rayburn
Bonham
Rayburn
Highway Commission
R. E. L. Bobbitt
Jim Ferguson
Ferguson Forum
Jim
Rainfall Totals 2.26 Inches In Kimble County
Rain has fallen steadily since Monday night totaling 2.26 inches with no downpours. Ranch conditions improve as revival of weeds and rescue grass aids grazing crops. No ice since December 9 and Sunday was the only fair day recently, with snow reported elsewhere in Texas.
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Texas
Hagood Suffers Broken Arm After Pickup Collision
W E Hagood of Kimble county foreman broke bones near his left wrist Tuesday afternoon when his pickup slid into a stuck truck on No 29 near Wright ranch east of Junction. A Drum and Bugle Corps of Burt Fleming Post American Legion performed two numbers at the Lions Club lunch Wednesday. Mr and Mrs J T Swanson visited San Angelo on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Hagood
Kimble County
Wright Ranch
Junction
Drum and Bugle Corp
Burt Fleming
American Legion
Lions Club
Luunche
FR A Degree Initiation for 24 Green Hands at VA Gym
FR A boys expect a festive Friday night December 17 as 24 first and second year VA department members receive the green hand degree during a combined initiation and Christmas party in the new gym. Santa will bring gifts. Rev. Thomas J. Bradley and others speak. 19 FR A members organize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Bradley
R. E. Homann
Geo. H. Mitchell
Billy Allen
R. V. Ball
Herbert Boerm
Melvin Camp
James Chapman
James Henry Coleman
Bobby Cowsert
Jack Denman
Virgil Ferris
Herbert Hardin
Roy Hopkins
Fred Hausmann
Cecil Holekamp
Don Kirkpatrick
Horace Bolt Maddux
Felix Marr
Hollis Phillips
Howard Ragsdill
Clifford Sandlin
Cameron Wright
Jack Jones
Raoul Pampa
G. L. Hahn
Herbert Marsh
Kittrell Baylor
Charles Bishop
K. Cowsert
Frank Jackson
Kenton Stapp
Maurice Nethery
Wm. W. Gregory
Parent-Teachers Meet Held December 8 at High School
The Parent-Teacher Association gathered in the high school auditorium on December 8 with Mrs C T Holekamp leading. Marilyn Baker opened with a piano solo, Elder Walter W Leamons gave the devotional, Mr Edgar Taylor presented the teachers view on Home Work, and Mrs Mattie Patterson spoke from the parents perspective. Tenth grade students served Christmas motif refreshments in the home economics room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. T. Holekamp
Marilyn Baker
Walter W. Leamons
Edgar Taylor
Mattie Patterson
Unattended Livestock On State Highways Violates Law
Complaints reach W. E. Hagood Kimble County highway foreman about loose livestock on state highways. Reports indicate some use highways to pasture stock, violating state laws. If unaddressed, complaints will be filed against livestock owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Hagood
Kimble County
Mr. Hagood
Wayne Allen Named District Deputy Grand Master
Wayne Allen received the role of District Deputy Grand Master for the 1938 Wayne Allen area after a Mason Grand Lodge session in Waco. Attendees included Ray Ridenhower C W Walker of Junction and J F Ragsdale of Roosevelt, note the largest attendance yet and smooth proceedings. Mr and Mrs B L Smith and their sons visited San Antonio on Saturday and Sunday.
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Wayne Allen
Ray Ridenhower
C. W. Walker
Junction
J. F. Ragsdale
Roosevelt
Masonic Grand Lodge
Waco
Grand Lodge
Mr. Allen
B. L. Smith and Sons
B. L. and
James
San Antonio
Five Ranchmen Get Government Awards Ceremony notice
Five County Agents recipients C E Reid E V Stewart Rex LaVelle S R Schneider and L R Hodges received Certificates of Appointment from the United States Department of Agriculture. The seals signatures and the Cotton Production Control Association refer to their roles as County Committeemen in the 1934 Cotton Acreage Adjustment Campaign acknowledging meritorious service in implementing the Agricultural Adjustment Act for cotton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Reid
E. V. Stewart
Rex LaVelle
S. R. Schneider
L. R. Hodges
United States Department of Agriculture
Secretary of Agriculture
Henry A. Wallace
C. Davis
C. A. Cobb
Cotton Production Control Association
Kimble County
Methodist Men Banquet Features Speaker Judge Roy Bean
Ninety eight men attended the Methodist Church annex banquet with Coke R. Stevenson Jr. presiding. Entertainment came from Schreiner Institute students Epstein and McCullough, and Schreiner faculty Harmonica player Red Williams. Speaker Stanley Banks of San Antonio spoke on Judge Roy Bean Law West of the Pecos, substituting for Rev. J Grady Timmons who was unable to attend due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church Annex
Coke R. Stevenson
Epstein
McCullough
Schreiner Institute
Red” Williams
Schreiner
Stanley Banks
San Antonio
Roy Bean
Pecos
Five Copies of It Occured In Kimble Nearing Sellout
The Eagle has only five copies left of O. C. Fisher's It Occured In Kimble and may not restock. Mr and Mrs M C Scott and their sons Billie and Bobbie of Harper are visiting until after Christmas holidays.
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Kimble County
O. C. Fisher
Kimble
Grapefruit Bowl Choice Favored By Valley Fans
Valley fans favor Junction Eagles in District 41 8 facing Weslaco Panthers in the Grapefruit Bowl to be played in Weslaco on Christmas Day. Weslaco’s light but fast team, led by coach Bill Cummins, is praised for its color and grit as Valley observers predict a spirited matchup between the two squads.
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Junction Eagles
Weslaco Panthers
Weslaco
Bill Cummins
Kimble County
Rio Grande City
Weslaco High School
Eagles
Rio Grande Valley
Clayton Hopkins
Geo. H. Mitchell
J. L. Ba
City Dresses Up to Santa Fest in Kimble County
Local merchants and residents brighten storefronts and interiors with Christmas displays. Decorative lights line Main Street to lift holiday spirit as the season approaches. Next week the Junction Eagle’s Christmas edition will reach Kimble County households with goodwill messages from merchants and chronicle holiday happenings.
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Timely
Win
Help
Junction Eagle
Kimble County
Death of M. J. DeFreest in Segovia on December 12
Marion J. DeFreest died Sunday December 12 after a six month illness from pneumonia and complications. Born April 22, 1876 in Dallas County he lived much of his life in Kimble County where he owned the Segovia store with his brother. He is survived by two sisters and one brother. his body rests in Junction Cemetery per his wish to be laid to rest by the Woodmen of the World.
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Marion J. DeFreest
Segovia
DeFreest
Ennis B. Hill
Thomas J. Bradley
Junction Cemetery
M. C. Scott
Chas. Fairchilds
Allen Davis
Raymon Schneider
Otis Faubion
Vernon Kirkpatrick
Ocie ‘Wilkinson
J. F. Kropff
Marion J. de Freest
Dallas County
de Freest
Kimble County
H. de Freest
Mary de Freest
Hilary Bierschwale
Mildred de Freest
J. R. Bierschwale
Woodmen of the World
Lions Christmas Tree Planned for December 24 at Courthouse Lawn
Plans for the Lions Club annual Christmas tree on the courthouse lawn Friday December 24 at 6 30 p m. All children ten years old or younger will receive a gift from Santa. The event is an annual community af fair and needs fruit nuts candy gifts to fund the tree. Soe W E Dendy of Floydada visits his daughter Mrs Marx Wiese and family during the holidays.
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Lions Club
Santa Claus
Lions
Soe
W. E. Dendy
Floydada
Marx Wiese
Christmas Services Set by City Churches Sunday
City churches plan Christmas programs for Sunday December 19. The Baptist Church hosts a 11 o'clock service with a luncheon at noon and a sermon on the Babe of Bethlehem. Church of Christ conducts a White Gift service at 7 pm to aid orphanages. Methodist, Presbyterian and Baptist churches join for a Christmas Carol service at 7 pm.
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Baptist Church
Church of Christ
The
Eagle
White Gift Yuletide Program At Church Of Christ
Special Yuletide program Sunday at Church of Christ stresses the White Gift motive. Elder Walter W Leamons guides services with readings, solos, and gift presentations by primary intermediate junior and senior departments to Sunny Glen unless an alternate orphanage is named. Cash, gifts and envelopes should be white and the program includes hymns and readings about Christmas spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juneion Church of Christ
Walter W. Leamons
Sunny Glen
Boles
Tipton
Lois Reeves
Janice Loeftier
Betty Ruth Young
Matt
Dia Mae Jones
Jack Mattox
F R A Meet Postponed to December 18 at Eden
The district F R A meeting scheduled for Eden last Saturday was postponed to December 18. Edla Paint Rock Millersview Melvin and Junction join Eden for a district contest with prizes of registered sheep. Eden district added to Area I and a busy meeting is expected. Clay Secrest returns to Schreiner Hodges Co after illness.
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Eden
Edla
Paint’ Rock
Millersview
Melvin
Junction
Clay Secrest
Schreiner-Hodges Co
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San Angelo
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Valley
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Kings of
Orient
Hopkins
Little Town of
Bethlehem
Brooks-Redner
the Choir
Watts-Handel
Reading
Henry van Dyke
Gruber
Edwin Gamble
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M. J. DeFreest
Eased
Chita
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