Colorado River Authority dam project near Austin gains awe and foes
A Texas delegation toured the CRA flood control and hydro electric works along the Colorado River above Austin, detailing four planned dams Buchanan Inks Marshal Ford and Austin. Two dams completed 65 000 visitors to the site report flood relief irrigation for 50000 acres while offering a vast recreation zone with hunting fishing boating and camping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Colorado River
Colorado River Authority
Texas
Buchanan
Inks
Buchanan Dam
Marshal Ford
CRA
Colorado
Wharton
Matagorda
Weather Report Shows Wet December with Flooding Impacts
December brought heavy clouds and unusually high rainfall across Junction and county. Rain totals reached 183 inches in Junction with broader moisture around 6 inches for December so far. The South Llane River rose about 12 feet, a December anomaly. Traffic halted midweek. most roads reopened by 8 p.m. except Rocksprings road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junction
Liano
Lod Durst
South Llane
W. E. Hagood
Ranchmen Urged to Meet 1937 Range Program Deadlines
Ranchmen complying with the 1937 Range Program should be guided by the instructions. December 31, 1937, is the final date for carrying out practices and terminates the authorized program. Ranch owners who have not yet submitted their measurements and a cedar-cut area designation should do so after January 1. A small plat showing area dimensions will be required for inspection. Range inspectors will begin checks after January 1.
Weslaco Panthers Subdue Eagles In Christmas Came
The Weslaco Panthers defeated the Junction Eagles 20 to 6 in a Christmas Day Grapefruit Bowl clash. The Eagles led 6 to 0 at halftime before Weslaco exploded in the second half with three touchdowns, despite heat and altitude challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weslaco Panthers
Eagles
Texas
Junction Eagles
Panthers
Junction Eleven
Clayton Hopkins
Weslaco
Rio Grande Valley
Junction
Kimble County
C. A. Schraub
Earl Hill
Omer C Wright
B. L. Smith
James
Roy Blackburn
Nevada Blackburn
E. J. Cummins
Geo
H. Mitchell
Max Hahn
Postmaster Holiday Message and Staffing Crunch
A cramped post office during the Christmas rush prompted a humorous token note to staff from the postmaster and coworkers. The message thanks them for courtesy and notes a projected salary or wage increase of over fifteen percent beginning July 1, reflecting the end of the year pressures and anticipated improvements.
County Treasurer Annie High Smith Ill With Flu This Week
County Treasurer Annie High Smith is out sick this week with the flu, affecting routine duties and duties in the county office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Highsmith
Farm program payments applications received in county
Final applications for payment under the 1937 Farm Program have been received by the County Agents Office. Farmers who have followed the program should call at the County Agents Office and sign their application as soon as possible.
Native Flagstone Proving Popular With Home Builders
Native flagstone drives steady growth in construction across the past two years. Notable flagstone homes include those of Joe L. Cunningham Edgar McLendon and Hugh Spiller, while rock and stucco houses rise in West Junction and nearby ranches. New service stations and several stucco and lumber homes reflect ongoing improvements by local residents and companies.
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Callan Graham
West Junction
Joe L. Cunningham
Edgar McLendon
Sama Baker
Louis Loetier
N.S. Craven
J. T. Taylor
J. A. Barker
S. R. Schneider
Joe Felps
Ramsey Randolph
O. J. Camp
Roosevelt
N. C. Tulloss
Henry Barker
H. C. Denman
W. C. Oliver
Mitchell McLendon
Hal Holland
Hugh Spiller
Junction
M. Ferris
North
Llano Bridge
George H. Mitchell
W. H Sheppard
Walter Buck
R. E. Homann
Gene Tomberlin
Alton Mason
Anson Wallace
G. H. House
Texas- New Mexico Pipe Line Company
Subscriptions and local holiday notes from Eagle
Eagle subscribers urged to call for clubbing rates on daily papers and magazines with certain titles excluded. A long subscription honor roll lists names and towns, followed by holiday visits of Miss Mary Ellis, Miss Sallie Blackburn, and L. S. Johnson with family in Junction and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle
Life
Time
Fortune
Architectural Record
Frank Leifeste
Segovia
1 Hyde
Mountain Home
Mary E. Bell
London
Roscoe Stevenson
Telegraph
G. W. Haredesty
R. M. Cummins
Weslaco
B. I. Cummins
T. F. Cowsert
Junction
J. C. Graeham
John Taylor
J. D. Buster
Bissett
Ropesville
W. T. Gardiner
Roosevelt
R. E. Homann
F. M. Consert
Dallas
W. G. Matthews
Mary Ellis
Sallie Blackburn
Mr. Blackburn
Mary Eilis
Dumas
Sallie
Canyon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sullan Capers
Weather Report
John Wesley Amos
St. Joseph
Frank Chabina
Amos
Chabina
New Orleans
Secor
Junction Cattle Loan Company
Winslow and Co
Boston
Russell Martin
Robert Pitt Co., Inc
Sonora Wool and Mohair Company
Roy Skaggs
J. A. Browning
J. D.blackburn
Mary Boone
R. K.bruce
Corpus Christi
B. B. Reese
Alva Fisher
W. R. Nicholson
Coke R. Stevenson
Marrs McLean Game Preserve
L. S. Johnson
Marble Pall
Kate Igppeee
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