Texas Railroad Commission orders six week oil shutdown plan
Texas implements an unprecedented six week oil production curtailment affecting about 8 million barrels, with a blanket Sunday shut down for all wells except those delivering gas to towns or unable to shut down without damage. The measure targets a 1 171 000 barrel daily Texas production cut amid weak demand and recession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas Railroad Commission
Big East
Texas
Bureau of Mines
W. C. McCraw
James V. Allred
Padre Island
South Texas
McCraw
Scott Gaines
Allred
Gaines
Alfred
Padres Island
Walter Woodward
Coleman
Will Pace
Tyler
Wilbourne Collie
Eastland
G. H. Nelson
Tohoka
Pace
Collie
Woodward
Nelson
Ranchmen Protect Association to Meet Saturday for Directors
The Kimble County Protective Association schedules a Saturday meeting in the Kimble County Courthouse at 3 30 PM to elect directors and outline plans. Members are urged to attend to discuss livestock theft protection and review the officer Claude Miller's report and ongoing work.
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Kimble County
Eden District F R A Sheep Show Set for Eden Texas
After two postponements the F R A sheep show returns to Eden Texas on Saturday February 26 following Junction event on February 22. Ram lambs ewe lambs and mutton lambs will be shown with awards including registered Rambouillet lambs bred by Hiram Price J E Jones and S S Bundy and top school prize for most points among Eden Eola Millersview Junction Paint Rock.
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Eden
Texas
Junction
Hiram Price
Millersview
J E. Jones
S. S. Bundy
Joe Maddux
Eola
Paint Rock
Scouts Celebrate 25th Anniversary of Scouting in Concho Valley
The Concho Valley Council marks the 28th anniversary of scouting February 6 to 13 with church attendance, troop parents nights, and Court of Honor events. Throughout the week Troops present plays and programs to civic and school groups while street and business displays showcase the theme Building a Stronger Generation.
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Concho Valley
Subscriptions Grow as Readers Renew and Update Labels
Three new subscriptions and several renewals arrived this week as the paper notes ongoing growth. Some subscribers have old 1937 1939 or 1940 labels. readers are asked to check labels and renew promptly. Honor roll names include Mrs Sallie Nelson London R T Amberson Junction and others.
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Sallie Nelson
Junction
R. T. Amberson
London
J. S. Fleming
Fred Whitewood
Harper
Tommie Marr
Fr. McKavett
Felix Ellebracht
O. B. Faubion
Joe Oliver
B. B. Ragland
Belton Tatsch
Weather Beats Back Warm Spell With Rain and Dust
A north wind and light dust storms cooled the morning to 23 degrees. Rain showers broke monotony of warm spring weather, with 1.9 inches of rain this month boosting vegetation and ranch prospects after fine December and January.
Poll Tax Deadline Urges Early Payment and Certificates
A public notice warns that the poll tax deadline is Monday January 31. Citizens aged 21 to 60 must obtain a certificate to vote in any election year, while those over 60 are exempt from the certificate. Younger voters may secure exemptions at the tax collector’s office. Do it now before January 31.
Kimble Masons Visit Sonora Lodge Thursday Night
Wayne Allen District Deputy Grand Master led a Kimble county Masons visiting Sonora Lodge on Thursday night to assist in inducting candidates in the first and third degrees. The group included Sam Bowers Charles Taylor Joe Ragsdale Frank Patterson Herbert Simon Martin Kirkpatrick Walter W Leamons and C W Walker. London lodge held a called meeting Monday night and performed second and third degree work. Junction Master Masons attended including Wayne Allen Joe Goodman Frank Patterson M C Blackburn C W Walker and Walter W Leamons.
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Wayne Allen
Kimble County
Sonora
Sam Bowers
Charles Taylor
Joe Ragsdale
Frank Patterson
Herbert Simon
Martin Kirkpatrick
Walter W. Leamons
C. W Walker
London Lodge
Junction
Joe Goodman
M. C. Blackburn
C. W. Walker
Junction School Band to Perform February 8
The Junction School Band will stage a concert in the high school auditorium Tuesday evening February 8 starting at 7 30. A one act play directed by Mrs Mattie Patterson will accompany the music and a small admission will help cover band expenses. Director Edwin Gamble invites the public to hear improving band music and the play.
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Junction
Mattie Patterson
Edwin Gamble
Kimble County
Trial of Opp and Trimble in Menard shooting reset to April 11
Defense motions led to a continuance of the H B Opp and KL Trimble murder case over the fatal shooting of W R Tomlinson in Menard. The case was moved from Menard to Kerrville with two defense attorneys unavailable. Tomlinson died November 27, 1954.
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H. B. Opp
KL. Bd. Trimble
W. R. Tomlinson
Menard
Kerrville
Menard County
Tomlinson
Guests From Junction High Schools Attend D T Jones Ranch Demonstration
More than 50 Future Ranchers of America youths from area high schools visited D T Jones & Son Rambouillet breed ranch near San Angelo for a show fitting demonstration and judging. R M Milhollin and H M Bell supervised judging with the Jones flock animals, lunch was barbecued goat and beans for about 100. Weather hindered a planned tour of soil conservation projects and trench silos.
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America
D. T. Jones & Son
Rambouillet
Jones Place
San Angelo
R. M. Milhollin
H. M. Bell
Soil Conservation Office of
Ranchers Asked to Sign 1937 Range Payment Applications
Ranchmen are urged to sign their payment applications under the 1937 Range Program, with 132 operators notified by mail to visit the county agent to finalize papers. Once signed, all applications will be sent to College Station for payment after farm applications have already been forwarded. The San Antonio live rock market of 1937 set new revenue highs.
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R. E. Homan
College Station
Junction Power Outage For Transmission Repairs
West Texas Utilities officials announce Sunday afternoon power shutoff in Junction from 1 to 5 as crews repair transmission lines to Menard. County Agent R. E. Homann reports Kimble county 1937 range program totals with Cedar Pear Mesquite eradication and grazing deferrals affecting payments and county administration.
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West Texas Utilities Company
Junction
Menard
1937 Farm Work Sheet Sign Up To Be Completed
County Agent R E Homann urges all farms with cotton or commercial grain grown in 1937 to sign up now. The sign up establishes 1938 bases for county cotton and grain and determines eligibility for the 1937 Cotton Price Adjustment payment, based on the difference between spot price and 12 cents on sale day, up to 0.03 per pound on 65 percent of basic production. Farmers not signed up under 1937 program should list farms with the county agent.
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R. E. Homann
Kerrville Eagle Clash Tonight At Local Gym
Junction High School faces Kerrville T’i¢h School in the local gym tonight at eight. Texas New Mexico Pipe Line Company team also plays a town game at 8:30. A boxed feature match among the two games is planned with five young boxers.
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Junction High
Kerrville T‘i¢h
Clayton Hopkins
Texas-New Mexico Pipe Line Company
London High
Junction
Sonora High
Sonora
Nevada Blackburn
Illness Strikes Mrs. McLendon in San Antonio
Mrs. J. W. McLendon was taken to Nix Hospital in San Antonio last Friday in critical condition. Her three week old infant, kept with her, was brought back to Junction due to the mother’s serious illness. Reports from San Antonio say her condition has improved somewhat this morning.
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J. W. McLendon
Nix
San Antonio
Junction
Western congressmen pledge united tariff opposition on wool cloth
Rep. Greever of Wye stated western lawmakers would oppose any tariff cuts on wool cloth as part of possible trade treaty talks with Great Britain. He indicated bloc unity among western members on this issue.
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Greever
D-Wye
Lamb Awards Set for Kimble County Livestock Show
The seventh annual Kimble County Livestock Show in Junction on February 22 will feature a ram lamb bred by Wallace Hendricks of San Angelo and finished by Tommy Cowsert. The polled ram with dense fleece weighs about 160 pounds and was started on feed Sept 1, 1938 from 70 pounds. The Junction Future Farmers of America chapter sponsors the event with proceeds aiding FFA member travel and activities. W. W. Gregory notes efforts to prepare top animals for the show.
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Wallace Hendricks
San Angelo
Tommy Cowsert
Kimble County
W. W. Gregory
Wiedeman Couple Travels to San Antonio for Medical Meeting
Dr and Mrs J E Wiedeman went to San Antonio this week where Dr Wiedeman intended to attend a medical association meeting but was taken ill. They are expected to return home today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Wiedeman
San Antonio
Dr. Wideman
Medical Association
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By Julian Capers, Jr
Junction Future
Weather Report
Kimble Masons
Sonora Lodge
Kimble
Wm. W. Gregory
V. A
K. Cowsert
Kennon Stapp
Charles Bishop
Frank Jackson
Raul Pompa
Herbert Marsh
San Antonio Live Rock
Carter Glass
Sen
Virginia
Congress
Nancy Carter Beatwright
Senate
Homann
Kerrville Eagle
Sonora Pedagogues
J. W. McLenden
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