Rare Whooping Cranes Migrating From Canada to Gulf Coast
A century ago thousands of whooping cranes descended from Saskatchewan with fall migrations to the Texas Gulf Coast. Nine of the birds sought refuge on Blackjack Peninsula in Texas, guarded by a 30-year federal law criminalizing their harm.
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Canada
Gulf Coast
Saskatchewan
Can
Texas Gulf Coast
Dan
Texas
United States
Blackjack Peninsula
Tivoli
Rockport
James 0. Stevenson
Ordinance tightens fire safety and parking rules
The council adopts a fire safety ordinance continuing from page one to zoned fire plugs. Prohibitions will keep people 200 feet from fires. Downtown plugs gain curb painting and no parking nearby. Firemen’s cars will get identification markers within ten days to enter fire zones and speed response. Citizens urged to support a safer community.
Legion Hall to be a permanent war relic museum in Kimble County
The new Legion Hall will house World War I relics with indirect lighting using inverted tin hats as reflectors. Mementoes adorn the walls as veterans vow careful preservation. All World War I veterans and families are invited to a 7:30 PM meeting tonight at the Legion Hall.
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Kimble County
Legion Hall
January 9 to M4 Is Named Soil Conservation Week
A historic call highlights soil and water conservation as essential to national policy. It urges land owners to recognize proper land use, avoid overgrazing and tillage, and plan actions for 1939 to increase land values and prevent erosion and flood damage.
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Soil Conservation
Bulletin on 1939 Range Program Now Available
Ranchmen may call County Agent for the 1939 Range Conservation bulletin. The practice of drilling wells is not included in the 1939 program. Spreader pasture terraces now earn 50 cents per 100 feet, up 10 cents from before.
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Homann
Kimble County 4H Shines In 1938 Agricultural Efforts
County agent led rock dam projects housing 2012 yards of rock and 250 acre feet of water for livestock and fish. Four pasture ridging demonstrations covered 320 acres and rural electrification extended to London via Pedernales supplying 55 consumers.
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London
Pedernales
Philip Joseph Plans Remodel Of Junction Department Store
Junction merchant Philip Joseph, serving Kimble county for over 25 years, announced a complete remodeling program for his department store. Renovation starts next Monday and aims to finish around February 1, adding modern displays and an up to date air conditioning system without disrupting business except for brief pre opening closings.
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Philip Joseph
Junction
Mr. Joseph
Kimble County
Joseph
Notion Man's Leg Amputated in Kerrville
A. R. King of Junction had his left leg amputated at the knee in Kerrville after injuries from a recent automobile accident. The operation was performed by Dr. J. E. Wiedeman.
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Notion
Kerrville
A. R. King
Junction
King
J. E. Wiedeman
Segovia Social Notes Include Visits and Family Time
Ruby Neal visited Segovia school briefly Thursday morning. Dan C. Ricks spent Wednesday night with his uncle W. W. Dick Bowers and family. Mr and Mrs C F Chenault and daughters Joyce and Rayola were visitors in the Curtis home Sunday.
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Segovia
Ruby Neal
Dan C. Ricks
W. W. Dick Bowers
C.F. Chenault
Joyce
Rayola
Curtis Home
Sun
Local Notes From San Angelo Area Families
Mr and Mrs Chas Fairchild and children Ruth and Ted visited Mr and Mrs Wm Fairchild. Sans George Hamilton spent New Year’s night with Ross Beasley. He was en route to Big Lake from San Marcos. W T Bishop injured by a falling tree last week but improving. McKinley Liefeste and Leslie Phillips were visitors from Sonora and Ozona. Will H Harwood and Ed Davis were Junction visitors. J M Bishop celebrated his 72nd birthday near Junction. Douglas Harwood visits from Arizona. Harwoods hosted visitors from San Antonio and Tucson. Rain measured two inches. Gay Munn of Austin visited his parents John and Mrs Munn.
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Chas
Fairchild
Ruth
Ted
George Hamilton
Ross Beasley
Big Lake
San Marcos
W. T. Bishop
McKinley Liefeste
Leslie Phillips
Sonora and
Ozona
W. W. Bowers
L. L. Phillips
Phillips Bishop
Phyllis Sue
Segovia
Ballinger
Will H. Harwood
Ed Davis
Junction
J. M. Bishop
Johnson Fork
Llano
Douglas Harwood
Arizona
W. H. Harwood
Ruthledge
San Antonio
G. B. Kelley
Tuscon
Harwood
C. Phillips
Kay Maurice
Will Harwood
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Schreiner-Hodges Co
Campbells
Clarence Kipp Jr
Susie
Charlie
Tom
Betsy
Kipp
Manilla
College Station
Lymouth
Bach
Lissue
Sour On
Hershey
Isdb
Everlight
Torburg
Jologna
Dacker
R. H. Carmichael
Segovia News
Gay Munn
Austin
John Munn
Tomers
Schraub’s
C. A. Schraub CO
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