Junction gas bid sparks townwide chatter
Street gossip notes Junction has been offered natural gas from the Hunger Well by Peerless Oil Company with federal review planned to verify the deal. Fire department pace rises with talk of a new station and pool tables returning, plus a near Brownwood trophy shout. Also discuss parallel parking, a new Main Street caution light, ex-constable Jelly Murrah’s four nonlethal arrests, and drouth relief rains dampening street corner griping.
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Junction
Peerless Oil Company
Brownwood
Hardeman Ranch On South Llano Sold This Week
The Hardeman ranch on South Llano was sold to Harry Miller of Corpus Christi who will take possession after papers are completed. Miller is Roy Miller’s son, known in political circles for backing Garner in 1940. He plans to improve the riverfront with cottages to create a small resort. price not disclosed.
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Hardeman
South
Llano
W. B. Hardeman
Harry Miller
Corpus Christi
Miller
Roy Miller
Parallel Parking Ordinance Sets Downtown Traffic Flow
The City Council approved a new parking rule requiring parallel parking along Main Street from the South Llano bridge to the Old Spanish Trail intersection to ease congestion. Two caution lights will slow thru traffic, location to be decided. Plans for a new fire station on square property, donated by the Commissioners Court, cost about $5,000 and must start within two years or the property reverts.
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Main Street
State High
Highway Department
Llano Bridge
Commissioners Court
County Agent Summarizes Work During Past Year
R E Homann extension service representative in this county reports 1938 a banner year with gains in agriculture livestock, soil water conservation and AAA program support. He cites $300000 in value added, $75000 cash earnings in 1939, and shows time spent 116 office 178 field days plus Sundays holidays and leave. Contour mapping 250 acres, 12 terracing demos covering 479 acres, 30 range acres treated with terraces, 20 trench silos totaling 2000 tons feed and $8000 conserved value, plus four dirt dam projects. Continued on last page.
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R. E. Homann
Extension Service
AAA
Homann
Kimble County Agricultural Conservation Association
Kimble County Library Ass'n Holds Meeting
The Kimble County Library Association held its regular quarterly session on Thursday January 5 with nine members present. They discussed library progress improvements and the librarian Mrs Melba Johnston's efficient service. The group urged citizens to support adequate library facilities and highlighted benefits to property value and community unity.
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J. J. Cunningham
Kimble
Kimble County
Legion Auxiliary Holds Meeting In New Building
The American Legion Auxiliary met in regular session in the new Legion Hall on Friday afternoon January 6 for a business meeting and the initiation of two new members. Plans were made for a sweets sale on January 14 to raise money for the hall, and a social hour followed with refreshments served to thirteen members.
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American Legion Auxiliary
New Legion Hall
Lewis Coleman
Hydie Felps
Pierce Barrow
C.K. Cunningham
Rudolph Becker
Terry Jetton
Rainfall Records Mark Early January 1939 For Farmers
The January 7 to January 5 period shows rainfall totaling 3.02 inches with continued rain as the Eagle goes to press. Farmers and ranchmen face ongoing wet conditions and potential waterlogged fields.
Junction Post Office Remains Second Class
Figures released by postmaster H. G Hubert show the Junction office had receipts of 10 443 42 in 1938 up from 10 015 02 in 1937 an increase of 443 42 The earnings exceed the 8000 threshold to remain second class and keep Junction in line for a possible Federal building despite the Texas New Mexico Pipeline Company move.
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H. G Hubert
Texas-New Mexico Pipeline Company
Junction
Hubert
Randolph Speaks at Junction Lions Club Luncheon
Principal speaker J B Randolph addressed Junction Lions Club at Hodges Hotel. County Judge Randolph outlined Kimble county highway construction progress, noting $1 5 million spent from 1936 to 1939 and about $500 000 more earmarked for 1939. Other guests included Dr Seth W Kellam J C Graham and B V Stewart.
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Junction Lions Club
Hodges Hotel
J. B. Randolph
Kimble County
Randolph
Seth W. Kellam
J. C. Graham
B. V. Stewart
Coke Stevenson Awaits Time to be Sworn In
Lieutenant Governor elect Coke Stevenson and Mrs. Stevenson remain in Austin as inauguration nears. He has named committee assignments and earned floor privileges. Retiring Lt Governor Woodul provides living quarters in the capitol. Many officials plan to attend the oath. Overby Smith travels to Austin for ceremonies and will serve as Senate parliamentarian this session.
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Coke Stevenson
Overby Smith
Austin
Senate
Rainfall in Kimble County Stays Below Long-Term Averages
Over six years Kimble County records show an average rainfall near 26 inches, below the long-term county average of about 28 inches. The years 1983 and 1934 saw rainfall well under this norm, while the last two years posted totals of 22.40 and 22.69 inches. Rain data for Junction is provided for record keepers.
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Kimble
Junction
Weaver H. Baker Begins 9th Year As District Atty
Weaver H. Baker marked his ninth year as district attorney, noting prior records from 1919 to 1939 show high conviction rates. From 1931 onward he limited misdemeanor handling to the county attorney, boasting strong felony win rates and efficient grand jury work. Local sheriffs also credited for preventing major burglaries.
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Weaver H. Baker
Baker
Fishing Season Closed Here Until May First
Game Warden J T Swanson notes state law for a closed season from January 1 to May 1 prohibiting taking fresh water fish in Hill Country counties including Kimble. Mountain Camp No 434 Woodmen of the World to hold installation ceremonies Tuesday with Simms of Dallas guiding the event and an oyster supper precedes the meeting inviting local and out of town camps to attend.
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J. T. Swanson
Hill Country
Kimble
Woodmen of the World
New Legion Hall Dedication Tonight At 7:30 P M
Veterans honor Lewis Coleman for three months of work on a new rock Legion hall donated by Kimble County Commissioners. The two lots sit east of the courthouse beside the Boy Scout building as the community salutes the effort and sacrifices of Coleman and fellow Legionnaires.
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Lewis Coleman
Rudolph Becker
Ollie Floyd
Jim Carpenter
Henry Barker
Kittrell Durst
Gifford Evans
Legion Hall
Coleman
Commissioners Court of
Kimble County
Boy Scout
Junction Eagles Lead in Basket Tourney
The Junction Eagles host Ozona Friday with a possible path to the tournament title after recent wins over Sonora 21 17 and Eldorado 36 15. Girls volleyball and faculty basketball also feature, plus a letter note about a local move to Buchanon Dam and renewed Eagle delivery.
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Junction Eagles
Junction Eagle
Ozona Lions
Junction
Sonora
Eldorado
Supt. R. D. Rothmann
London
Ozona
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Cloma
Drouth
Kimble County Library Ass
Legion Auxi
Lions Club
ALBL
Weaver Huey
2Th J
Jon
Joe Fritz
The
Eagle
Buchanan Dam
Fritz
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