Community Xmas tree brings crowds despite weather
A large crowd gathered Wednesday night at the Court House to erect the Community Christmas Tree. Rev. Davis and Rev. Kelley narrated the origin of the Christmas story. The fund reached about $50,000 after expenses with $60 to carry over next year and fruit and candy bags for over 250 children. Businesses and residents praised for cooperation as the event nears an annual status. Texas farm resources and future growth are noted by an Exchange editorial fragment. Hunger and family renewed their subscription during holiday shopping.
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Court House
Rev
Davis
Kelley
Immense Texas area described by map pin illustration
A narration explains Texas vastness by placing a centered pin on a map and aligning its ends with Nashville Raleigh Little Rock Chicago and the Gulf. It cites Texas total area 265,896 square miles, land 262,398 water 3,498, farm land over 178,000 square miles, noting Texas exceeds France and Germany in size.
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Texas
Nashville
Tennessee
Raleigh
Little Rock
Chicago
Gulf of Mexico
France
Germany
Severe cold grips state with record low temps
The state endures a two week cold wave with temperatures well below freezing daily. The Rio Grande Valley reports damage to fruit and vegetables while Ranchmen tend to livestock and feed, noting few property losses. Radio reports warned residents and frozen radiators, engine blocks, and water pipes appeared locally as sleet fell elsewhere and heavier rain occurred south and east.
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Rio Grande Valley
How Your Taxes Are Divided In County Districts
The assessment base of 2.44 per 100 supports state and local divisions. State 75c, General County 2c, Local School Maintenance 75c, Bond 25c, district bond 12c for Llano River bridges. County Ad Valorem 25c, Road and Bridge 15c, Court House and Jail 5c, July 7c, County Bond 80c. Local school districts show varied maintenance: London 75c, South Llano 50c, Segovia 50c, Noxville 15c, Adams 50c, White Bluff 35c, Eight Mile 50c, Bear Creek 10c, Whitworth 10c, Copperas 25c, Murr 10c, Gentry 30c, Smith 10c, Old Noxville 30c, James River 50c, Roosevelt 50c, Watson none, Reese 50c, Hull 50c. The report notes an auditor’s forthcoming detailed report and that the Treasurer’s annual report must be published. Durst Farmer is visiting home folks and will return to Abilene.
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Llano River
Court House
London
South Llano
Segovia
Noxville
Adams
White Bluff
Eight Mile
Bear Creek
Whitworth
Copperas
Murr
Gentry
Smith
Old Noxville
James River
Roosevelt
Watson
Reese
Hull
Bissett
J. A. Browning
Fagie
New Officers Take Over Kimble County Government
Kimble County begins a new two year administration with Asa G. Farmer as County Judge and Dee Gibbs re elected Sheriff and Tax Collector. L. R. Hodges is County and District Clerk with Joe Bissett re elected Tax Assessor. J. A. Browning Treasurer. Precinct 1 Howell Wright Justice of the Peace. Precincts 1 2 3 4 listed A B Hodges R W Fisher E G Hill C G Montgomery. C G Montgomery was absent due to illness in San Antonio. His condition is improving and he is expected to return home soon.
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Kimble County
C. G. Montgomery
San Antonio
Asa G. Farmer
Dee Gibbs
L. R. Hodges
Joe Bissett
J. A. Browning
A. B. Hodges
R. W. Fisher
E G. Hill
Justice of the Peace
Howell Wright
Letter from Rev. E. F. Marsh of Marfa renews support
A renewal note arrived this week from Reverend E. F. Marsh of Marfa. He expresses sincere greetings to the paper and its readers, praising him as one of Junction’s finest pastors and a valued citizen. The letter wishes his family a New Year with many good things.
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F. Marsh
Marfa
Marsh
Junction
Leonard Gibbs Sees Promotion After Swift & Co Transfer
Leonard Gibbs son of Sheriff and Mrs Dee Gibbs has worked as a bookkeeper for Swift & Co in Abilene for several months and was recently transferred to Houston where he earned a nice promotion at one of the chain’s largest Texas offices.
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Leonard Gibbs
Sheriff
Dee Gibbs
Swift & Co
Abilene
Houston
Many Young People Home for Holidays in Junction
Local high school graduates are spread across Baylor Waco Belton CIA Denton Howard Payne Texas San Marcos Normal San Antonio A and M McMurray Abilene as holidays bring students back to Junction. The Eagle invites readers to report any overlooked names and notes parents proud of their success.
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Junction
Frank Quisenberry
Baylor
Waco
Bernice Chenault
Velma Fleming
Ruby Duderstadt
Belton
Joan Wilson
Mary Frances Hodges
Denton
Nettie Wright
Shelby Jobes
Bill Bis
Chronology Two Years Ago and One Year Ago events
Two Years Ago highlights include Al Smith becoming New York Governor and reading his message to the Legislature on January 3, Emil Cone arriving in New York City on January 4 to present autosuggestion demonstrations, and the Senate urging President Harding to recall Rhine troops on January 6. One Year Ago notes Dawes era committee investigations into Germany’s ability to pay and J. T. Hughes spending time with his wife and children on the ranch.
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al Smith
New York
Emil Cone
New York City
France
Senate
Harding
Rhine
Dawes
Germany
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S. Parkes Cadman
Congregational Church of
Brooklyn
U. S. Federal Council of Churches
Atlanta
United Kingdom
Nature
Ed. Hunger
Durst
Hme
Wonder
Pippin
Boarr
Satterfiet
New Heads
James Duncan
Boston
American Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompers
Duncan
Granite Workers
J. T. Hughes
Mrs. Hughes
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