Senate plan to streamline Texas biennial appropriations
Senator John Reddit of Lufkin chairs a new Senate committee to draft a single biennial appropriation bill for 1938 39. The plan aims for a thorough, timed process after elections, replacing rushed, wasteful yearly drafting and passing of multiple bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Reddit
Lufkin
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
Harold Beck
Texarkana
A. M. Aiken, Jr
Paris
Vernon Lemens
Rainbow
Morris Roberts
Pettus
Redditt
R. D. Kothmann Re-elected School Leader in Eden
R. D. Kothmann is reelected for the coming school year as superintendent of Eden Public Schools. Known as Rankin by friends in Kimble county, he began his career at Tea Cup about nine years ago and has since served as London’s superintendent and Menard High School principal before Eden. He holds a B A from Baylor and did graduate work at the University of Chicago. Under his leadership Eden enrollment and scholastic achievements have grown.
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R. D. Kothmann
Eden Public Schools
Rankin
Kimble County
Tea Cup
London
Menard High School
Eden
Mr. Rothmann
Baylor University
University of Chicago
Deputy Tax Collector To Be In Kerrville On February 24th
The Junction National Bank reports a representative from the Internal Revenue Department will be in Kerrville on February 24 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to help taxpayers prepare income tax returns. Postmaster H. G. Hubert confirms the arrival. The service is free for those needing assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerrville
Junction National Bank
Internal Revenue Department
H. G. Hubert
Internal Revenue Office
Shrine of shrubs brightens gymnasium grounds
A reader note thanks Mr. A. M. Nix for placing new shrubs around the gymnasium and extends gratitude to Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Longren for the gift. The town notes that such gifts enhance public buildings and are greatly appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Nixon
E. 0. Longren
Mr and Mrs Glint Barnes Visit San Antonio
Mr and Mrs Glint Barnes were business visitors in San Antonio Tuesday.
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Glint Barnes
San Antonio
District Court Docket Set To Open With Few Trials
The District Court term begins February 28 with Judge Joel Montague presiding. Only two August term cases remain for trial along with several civil matters and seven divorce filings, plus an Edwards county murder appeal involving Domacio Franco. The docket also lists tax suits, title disputes, and debt actions. C. K. Cunningham mourns his father’s death in Malakoff, a longtime Methodist minister.
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District Court
Joel Montague
State of Texas
Domacio Franco
Edwards County
Court of Criminal Appeals
Brian Montague
63Rd Judicial District
Kimble County
Edwards
Morris and Morris
Ionio
Texas
Julian la Crosse
Atorney
del Rio
Claude Gilmer
Rock
Springs
Alexander
Stockyards National Bank
Court of Civil Appeals
San Antonio
Junction Independent
Federal Aid Highway No. 83 In Texas Approved
Federal government approves inclusion of Highway No. 83 from Menard to Uvalde in the Federal aid system. Local efforts by Menard Kimble Real and Uvalde counties backed by Congressman South and VP Garner helped win approval. Paved to Concho line with work continuing toward Junction and Leakey.
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Washington
Menard
Uvalde
Menard Kimble
Real
Canada
Old Mexico
United States
Chas. L. South
John Nance Garner
Federal Bureau of Roads
South Concho Line
Concho County
Leakey and
Junction Quintet Sweeps Eldorado in Close Wins
Junction high school boys beat Eldorado 29 to 21 and girls won 2 to 1 in volleyball. The Junction faculty defeated Menard all stars 24 to 17. The boys face London tonight and the faculty meet San Angelo all stars at 4:30. The Eagles travel to San Angelo Friday for the district tournament.
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Junction
Eldorado
Menard
London
San Angelo
4-H Members Ready For Livestock Show February 22
Felton Wright invents a football gadget he calls a boon to coaches players and fans and predicts it will revolutionize the game. Cross mentions Wright and his device as a promising innovation for football fans and teams.
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Felton Wright
Blondy Cross
Cola Angelo Morningelton Wright
Cross
Felton
Pooch
August Bruns Sells His 1937 Lamb Crop
Walter Richardson bought 178 Delaine lambs from Aug Bruns at 425 per head. Bruns offered his 1937 lamb crop with a young ewe stock, no reserves. The deal was for Jack Richardson of Mason, a major regional buyer.
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August Bruns
Walter Richardson
Aug Bruns
Mr. Bruns
Walter
Jack Richardson
Mason
Junction Schools Report Economic Progress and Tax Challenges
The Junction outlines school costs per pupil using state data, noting reductions in income and the need for careful planning. Rural pupil numbers boost finances while tuition remains 36 dollars for grammar students and 60 dollars for high schoolers, with only 65 percent tax payments this year and high collection costs.
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Junction
Poll Payments Rise In Kimble County Voter Strength
Poll payments indicate a notable rise in Kimble County voting strength from two years ago with 1693 votes this year versus 1577 in 1936. Junction shows 184 more votes, aided by tax collector supplements. several boxes remain steady while a few vary by one vote.
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Kimble
Copperas
Bear Creek
Noxville
Junction
Evergreen
London
Segovia
Murr
Roosevelt
White Bluff
Auto License Plates May Be Bought New
1938 license plates are on sale at the tax collector’s office but cannot be placed on cars until March first. All cars must carry new numbers by April first. new passenger plates are white with black lettering, starting at 764201. Commercial trucks use 122901 in black on orange, farm trucks start at 63 85 in orange with black letters. New cars bought now must be registered with 1937 numbers until April 1. Weight certificates are required for all trucks, trailers and farm trucks, with weighing free of charge.
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Tax Collectors Office
Baptist Conference Brings Medina River Group to Junc tion
Medina River Association members met at Junction Baptist Church for an all day workers conference with Rev. R C Brinkley Sonora Rev A T Nixon Hunt Rev Elvy Taylor Ingram and Rev F E Kirschner Fredericksburg. Sermon by Rev C M Spalding and afternoon talks by Mrs. J E Leigh Dallas and Mrs. Yancy San Antonio.
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Medina River Association
Junction Baptist Church
All Day Workers
R. C. Brinkley
Sonora
A. T. Nixom
Hunt
Elvy Taylor
Ingram
F. E. Kirschner
Fredericksburg
C. M. Spalding
Kerrville
J. E. Leigh
Dallas
Yancy
San Antonio
Ranchers and merchants back Seventh Annual 4 H Livestock Show
Junction leaders report strong support from ranchers and merchants for the Seventh Annual 4 H and F R A Livestock Show to be held February 22. Twenty classes of boys livestock compete with about ten awards per class and $200 in cash prizes. Livestock trophies valued at $100 each are donated by breeders, with prize animals fed and shown at future fairs. Notable donors include F M Bierschwale Joe M Gardner Murr Schneider Virgil Powell S S Bundy Joe Maddux Gully Cowsert and J L Cunningham who is ill this week.
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C. A. Schraub
C. T. Holekamp
Emil A. Loeftter
Junction
Gregory and
Homann
F. M. Bierschwale
F. M
Joe M. Gardner
Joe Boy
Gardner
San Angelo
Roy Murr
Murr
Bierschwab
R. Schneider
Hampshire
Virgil J. Powell
Sutton County
Powell
Mr. Powell
S. S. Bundy
West Texas
Bundy
Joe Maddux
Gully Cowsert
Maddux
Cowsert
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Nobody's Business
Sy Fullap Oopers, Jr
Eden Schools
Anadill
University of Georgia
Austin
C. K. Cunningham
Malakoff
Eagle
Work Frontier Way South
Junction Quintet
State Department of Education
Enum
Brady
TAD
Elec
Baptist Conference
M. J. Nethery
J.L. Cunninham
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