Water rights clash over Colorado river scope
The Eagle reports opposition to a state water rights commission franchise that would grant a water power syndicate control over the Colorado river and its watershed. Brownwood leads a fight with West Texas chambers backing local rights, stressing domestic and irrigation needs before manufacturing power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Eagle
State Water Rights Commission
Colorado River
Chambers of Commerce
Brownwood
Dallas Morning News
Board of Water Commissioners
Brown County Improvement District
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Brown County Water Improvement District
Gleaners Entertained Misses Dechert and Goodwin
The Gleaners Sunday School class of the Methodist church was hosted by Misses Marie Dechert and Lois Goodwin on Friday evening July 15. Watermelon was served to a long list of guests including Elsie Bessent Nevada Blackburn Ruth Sandherr Jennie Byrd Marjorie Montgomery Sarah Harris Alice Burns Lucille Motley Pairalee Lynn Marvin Blackburn Lawson Johnson Buzz Motley La Rue Newby Gordon King Lemuel Jones Raymond James Warren Braley Homer De Laun Sessum Coey Oliver Lynn Vierling Shrive Goodwin and Dee Byrd along with chaperons Mrs Ragland Mrs Goodwin Audrey Blackburn and Ve Maddox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Dechert
Lois Goodwin
Methodist Church
Elsie Bessent
Nevada Blackburn
Ruth Sandherr
Jennie V. Byrd
Yoakum
Marjorie Montgomery
Sarah Harris
Marfa
Alice Burns
Fort Worth
Lucille Motley
Pairalee Lynn
Marvin Blackburn
Lawson Johnson
Buzz Motley
la Rue Newby
Gordon King
R R to connect San Angelo Corpus Christi railroad plan
Corpus Christi raised $2,500 of a $22,600 preliminary stock fund for a Gulf and Northern Railway linking Corpus Christi and San Angelo via San Antonio. An organization meeting will set final plans and apply for a charter. The author urges Kimble County support and city leadership to pursue the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corpus Christi
Gulf and Northern Railway
Corpus
San Angelo
San Antonio
Junction
Kimble County
Highway Commissioner Visits Junction on Proposed Road Reroute
The Texas State Highway Commissioner Cone Johnson visited Junction to discuss proposed changes in the Roosevelt route by Camp Allison. He opposed material changes to the highway and spoke with the County Judge about advisability of the road alterations discussed last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cone Johnson
Texas
Johnson
Roosevelt
Camp Allison
Baptists Pulpit Returns After Absence at Sunday Services
The pastor resumes duties after a two week absence with 11 am preaching on Prayer and God’s Answer and 8:30 pm Soul Winning a Kingdom Necessity. Sunday School starts at 10 am for all ages. J A Dekle invites visitors to join in worship and welcome new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus Christ
Son of God
J. A. Dekle
Mrs Mollie Williams Dies in Nixon Texas
Mrs Mollie Williams daughter of J M Ragland Junction died in Nixon Texas Monday. Relatives left Junction for Nixon on Monday including Barney Ragland Bob Ragland Lee Lowry D L Williams Weldon Williams and Howell Wright. Funeral held Tuesday at 4 p m. J A Dekle returned Tuesday from a revival where Oren C Reid preached at Scallorn. Local pastor praised Reid and revival noted 28 salvations or additions to the church.
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Junction
Mollie Williams
Nixon
Texas
J. A. Dekle
Oren C. Reid
Scallorn
Kimble County
Oren Reid
Mills County
Col Alvin Owsley Visits Junction
Colonel Alvin Owsley and his father Judge Alvin C. Owsley visited Junction during a Southwest Texas tour. The men, famed for World War veterans advocacy, sought Earl B. Mayfield's Senate seat and impressed locals with their longstanding public service. They departed Monday evening for Kerrville to meet disabled soldiers at the Legion.
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Junction
Texas
Alvin C. Owsley
Dallas
Col. Owsley
United States
Earl B. Mayfield
Kerrville
Legion
Ladies Afternoon Card Club Garden Party Honors Guest
Mrs. George Braley hosted the Ladies Afternoon Card Club with guest of honor Mrs. Paul Kouitz of Bisbee Arizona. Japanese lanterns lit the scene as prizes included a pair of candlesticks and a crumb tray. Refreshments featured rose gold and white brick ice cream and Japanese rose favors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Braley
Paul Kouitz
Bisbee
Arizona
Mesdames Standifer, Sr
Schrank
Lilburn E. Standifer
Carroll
Aransas Pass
Olive Chadwell
Guy Wynne
A. L. Mudge
P. Joseph
Konitz
Honor Roll of New Eagle Subscribers
Subscriptions rise with new subscribers listed including Oscar Weaver F Gardner Ned Linn F H Dunk F Cummins Walton Grocery Co Jack Hoggett Jack Turner J H Northcutt Ben Deckert G R Rothmann E H Harrison C T Orth Telegraph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle
Oscar Weaver
City
F. Gardner
Ned Linn
F. H. Dunk
Segovia
F. Cummins
London
Walton Grocery Co
Jack Hoggett
Animas
New Mexico
Jack Turner
J.H
County Officials Prep for Court Meeting Attire
County officials plan for next month’s court session with notable outfits including a Lindbergh hat and wallpaper shirt. Visitors from Marfa Texas Mrs J W Harris and her children John Sarah and Biddie are vacationing at McWright camp and expect to return home Friday or Saturday.
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J. W. Harris
John
Sarah
Biddie
Marfa
Texas
McWright Camp
Junctions loss is Ozona gain
Mr and Mrs Ross Brison move to Ozona where Brison will teach school this fall. The couple were active in Junction civic life and leave many friends. The note commends them to Ozona residents.
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Ross Brison
Ozona
Brison
Junction
Hospital Notes Describe Recoveries After July Fourth Burns
Mr. Lee a Humble pipeline worker is out of danger and recovering from July Fourth burns. Young Philip Luthringer of Roosevelt is doing nicely and will be well soon. Mrs. Brotherton will be discharged from the hospital Saturday.
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Mr. Lee
Humble
Philip Luthringer
Roosevelt
Mrs. Brotherton
Live Stock Sales Report From Local Market
F M Chase sold 8000 head Chevon to Jim Baker of Medina and 700 head stock nannies with kids at 8.50 to London buyer Mr Smitherman. An Oklahoma buyer bought 800 head aged Chevon at 6.00 and Will Mogford of London purchased 400 head yearling sheep at 6.50. Mr Roberts of Telegraph bought 200 head stock goats and leased 640 acres for pasture. Chase reports heavy trading, 20000 to 30000 head moved in 20 days.
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F. M. Chase
Jim Baker
Medina
Roberts
Local Livestock Commission
Signs Must Move From Kimble County Right of Way
Notices to firms in Kimble County warn that advertising signs on state highway rights of way must be removed by August 1 1927 or be torn down by State Highway Maintenance Forces. Also includes local notices about a serious injury in an auto accident, a radio lecture by W F Rutherford, and social news from Junction and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimble County
Kerrville
Sonora
Mason and Rocksprings Road
Menard Road
State Highway Commission
Sanford Roe
Texas
W. F. Rutherford
International Bible School of Toronto
Canada
Kerrville Hosts Record Sheep and Goat Raisers Convention
Kerrville welcomed the largest gathering in the history of the Sheep and Goat Raisers Association with an estimated 4000 to 12000 attendees. The event featured speeches by Governor Dan Moody and Former Senator Bailey, stock sales, a polo match between Junction and Fredericksburg, and a $5,000 treasury at opening. Kerrville’s Chamber of Commerce organized housing and entertainment and San Angelo pitched for the 1928 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerrville
Star Telegram
Chamber of Commerce
Arcadia Theatre
Pres. T. A. Kincaid
Ozona
Blue Bonnet Hotel
W. P. Dickey
W. C. Baker
Chas. L. Mason
Dan Moody
Bailey
Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association
Richard Kleberg
Dayton Moses
San Angelo
Junction
Fredericksburg
Fritz
Eagle
Nso
Former Junction business man killed in auto accident near Encinal
Tuesday reports say A. C. Dauchy former Junction merchant killed when a car carrying six others overturned after a rear tire blowout near Encinal. James Marshall died. four others injured. Dauchy earlier ran a Junction store and later moved to San Antonio to work in oil business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Daushy
Encinal
Dauchy
James Marshall
Schreiner-Hodges Co
San Antonio
Kerrville Visitors and San Antonio Tripmakers
Kerrville visitors included Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Fleming and Mrs. J. M. Carson for the sheep and goat raisers convention. Mrs. M. E. Blackburn Mrs. Joe Felps and John Blackburn spent Monday in Sonora. Mrs. George Braley and her son Billy Vogle returned from San Antonio. Miss Rachel McDonald of San Antonio is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Carl M. Wolf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Fleming
J. M. Carson
Kerrville
M. E. Blackburn
Joe Felps
John Blackburn
Sonora
George Braley
Billy Vogle
San Antonio
Rachel McDonald
Carl M. Wolf
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Little Son
W. W. Buck
Frank Brock
Peline
Ocal
Col
Alvin Owsley
Kimble CO
F. M. Taylor
Lois Hawkins
Amanda Eastland
California
Colorado
Stork
Henry Lifester
A. O. Moran
Aubrey Moran
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