Opp Receives 30 Year Term in Burnet County
H B Opp a Menard county ranchman was convicted of murder and sentenced to 30 years for the shooting of Wiley R Tomlinson Menard county commissioner in a range dispute. L E Trimble had been indicted and sentenced to five years. his appeal is pending. Opp’s conviction was by a Gillespie county jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Opp
Menard County
Wiley R. Tomlinson
Menard
L. E. Trimble
Gillespie County
Fredericksburg
Trimble
San Angelo
Tomlinson
Opp
Burnett
Burnett County
Subscriptions and Magazine Bargains Highlight Eagle Offer
New and renewing subscribers pour in as readers grab magazine bargains. The Eagle club provides deep savings on home paper plus the San Angelo Standard for 5 35, while Eagle and Semi Weekly Farm News is 2 00 a year though not guaranteed. Honor roll members paid since last Friday include W. A. Walker and others from Junction Segovia Mason Kerrville Roosevelt and surrounding routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle
San Angelo
Farm News
W. A. Walker
Harper
Agnes Jarvis
Junction
M. E. Caldwell
San Antonio
L. Stapp
Segovia
R. C. McCullough
W. G. Moos
D. F. Lehmberg
Mason
C. C. Phillips
Kerrville
C. W. Fuchs
Roosevelt
D. T. Whittle
Dr. J. Holt Smith
Family Visit Highlights Aus tin Clergyman's Kin
O. T. McCullough of Austin visited his parents Rev. and Mrs. R. C. McCullough and sister Miss Katherine Suny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. T. McCullough
Austin
R. C. McCullough
Katherine
Suny
Address Update Notice for Eagle Subscribers
Eagle subscribers are urged to notify the publisher of any change of address. Readers should inform the newspaper promptly to ensure uninterrupted delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle
Poll Tax Deadline Looms For 1936 Voting Credentials
Citizens urged to obtain poll tax receipts or exemption certificates by January 31 to vote in 1936. Aged 21 by election day must hold exemption certificate. major political year includes officers from constable to president. Do not delay in securing credentials.
Car plates for 1936 go on sale February 1
1936 automobile licenses available February 1 at S O Durst Kimble county tax assessor. Deadline to obtain license to avoid arrest is April 1. Fees unchanged from last year. Cars bought before April 1 1936 must be registered for the 1935 portion before 1936 licenses. Penalty 20 percent. Special note for unused cars after April 1 1935. New plates blue and yellow Centennial Tex designation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. O. Durst
Kimble County
State Highway Commission
Kimble
Blizzard Lowers Plains Temperatures After January Warm Spell
After three weeks of sunny weather a blizzard swept in from Friday night to Sunday morning. Temperature fell to 12 degrees F per government gauge kept by E Holekamp. No rain or major livestock damage reported. Range and feed are plentiful. few ranchers fear heavy losses unless conditions worsen. Some ranchers shear and prepare for goats. moisture is needed to revive ground.
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E Holekamp
Mrs Carpenter Improves After San Antonio Operation
Mrs W T Carpenter is recovering from an operation in San Antonio two weeks ago and will soon leave the hospital. She will need time before she can return to Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Carpenter
San Antonio
Junction
Mrs W W Allen Guests in San Antonio Visit
Mrs W W Allen returned from San Antonio where she stayed with her sisters Mrs Sol West and Mrs Betty Dewees. Mr and Mrs Lanan Bissett and son Frank Emery of Johnson City were guests of Mr and Mrs Joe Bissett and family during the week in San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Allen
San Antonio
Sol West
Betty Dewees
Lanan Bissett
Frank Emery
Johnson City
Joe Bissett
Kamp and Family
San An
County Agent Plans Terrace Demonstration in Kimble County
County agent R. E. Homann, newly in Kimble, announces a terrace racing demonstration at the Dillard Stapp ranch Friday January 24 two fields will be terr raced. He urges ranchmen and farmers in the Knoxville community to attend and discuss soil and water conservation Saturday he will be in the courthouse office to take names and acreage for a conservation schedule and seed needs. He stresses certified seed over state tested and germination tested seed and will cover meat preservation by the cottonseed oil method at 3:30 PM Saturday in the courthouse office.
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R. E. Homann
Kimble County
Dillard Stapp Ranch
Noxville
Homann
Property and Poll Taxes Are Now Due
Announcement urges timely payment of property and poll taxes to avoid disenfranchisement and penalties. Notes 1934 receipts issued and compares pass rate with a political year, urging early payment in February and March to avoid last minute rush and license deadlines.
Pork beef preserved twenty four months in cottonseed oil
A county bulletin promotes home preservation of pork and beef in cottonseed oil to reduce losses from mold, maggots, and rancidity as warm weather arrives. It notes over drying and poor quality as causes and promises a detailed future report. Dayl football 9 of t Pelley spent Wednesday at home with Mrs E De Burt and a family.
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T Pelley
E. de Burt
President's Ball Planned Here For January 30
The Kimble County Junior Chamber of Commerce to stage the President's Annual Ball in Junction Cattle Loan Company building on Thursday evening January 30. Proceeds support infantile paralysis relief with 30 percent donated to national headquarters. Admission is $1.25 per couple regardless of dancing.
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Kimble County
Junction Cattle Loan Company
Junior Chamber
Commerce
Salvation Army Annual Appeal Planned in Texas Division
The Salvation Army will launch its annual appeal to support Christian work in this area and the Texas division. W. D. Pedigo, longtime campaigner, will assist with the canvass under local advisory supervision. The effort highlights relief provided to 9700 families and 1400 job placements, plus care for 150 girls in maternity facilities.
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Salvation Army
Texas
W. D. Pedigo
La Junta Study Club Meets Jan 29 for Ocean Facts Film
La Junta Study Club calls a Wednesday afternoon meeting January 29 at Mrs. A. W. Loeffler's residence. Mrs. B L Smith will lead a program on ocean facts and fancies, featuring the Ford educational film Greenfield Village. Members should bring a book for the club library and answer roll call. Vann Martin returns from Chicago with sister Mrs. Sterling Baker, visiting Mrs. Corkill and noting her improving health. Brownie Motley visits San Angelo this week.
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la Junta
Vann Martin
Chicago
Lee J. Corkill
Sterling Baker
Sonora
Scouters to Meet at San Angelo Concho Valley Council Meet
About 400 Scouters wives and friends are expected in San Angelo for the 10th annual Concho Valley Council Boy Scouts of America meeting at the St Angelus Hotel. The banquet at 6 15 features Dr H Y Benedict UT president as speaker and the Silver Beaver award will be presented to a veteran council scouter. Conferences begin at 2 30 with six separate gatherings and a 5 15 officers election meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Angelo
Concho
St. Angelus Hotel
Junction
George H Mitchell
W. N Hardeman
C. W McCarroll
Frank Hubbell
Five WPA Projects Are In Operation In Kimble County
Five Works Progress Administration projects run in Kimble and nearby counties, with 3 756 relief workers from the Brownwood office. Major Karl E. Wallace announced that all available relief workers in the Brownwood district have work, totaling about 48 000 dollars monthly in WPA wages, with 2 391 workers now aboard and more when ten new projects start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownwood
Karl E. Wallace
Works Progress Administration
Wallace
Blanco County
Brown County
Coleman County
Concho County
Gillespie County
Kimble County
Llano County
Mason County
Men County
Runnels
San Saba
King George V Dies After Four Day Illness in 70th Year
King George V died Monday night at 11 15 p m after a brief illness. He was 70. The three royal physicians reported a peaceful death in the presence of Queen Mary and the royal family. His son Edward VIII automatically ascended the throne amid ceremony and pledges to follow his father’s constitutional course and serve Britain and its dominions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George V
Prince of Wales
Duke of York
Princess Royal
Duke
Duchess of Kent
Britain
Edward of
Windsor
London
Edward VIII
Great Britain
Ireland
India
Privy Council of the Realm
George
Roosevelt Roundups Weather, Visitors, and Local Notes
The weather man caused a cold wave arrival Friday night in Roosevelt. Local guests include Mrs. Teasdale of Eden and Mrs. Wooten of London visiting sister Mrs. Burl Fisher. Visitors: Tillie Finch and Sofielena of Sterling City, Josephine Stockard with Ed and Bodare, and L. E. Stockard of Pecan Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Weather Man
Teasdale
Eden
Wooten
London
Burl Fisher
Tillie Finch
Sofielena
Sterling City
Josephine Stockard
Ed Bode
Bodare
Joe Gardner
Temple
L. E. Stockard
Pecan Springs
Messrs
Lay and
Wilson
Our Town
Dutch
Lee Joy
Menard
Roland Murr
Niggie
Simon
Goat
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Burnet Co
Postoffice
Weather Report
Terrace
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Brownie M Motley
H. G. Hubert
C. A. Goodwin
Texas State
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