Vacancy controversy in Texas lands sparks debate
Public interest swells over the land vacancy problem tied to oil wealth. Debates focus on mineral rights, occupancy, and the state’s survey errors that allowed claims by vacancy hunters. Legislative actions include Polk County suits and criticism of Representative Davisson’s resolution.
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Texas
Texas Gulf Coast
Polk
Matagorda
Chambers
State Land Office
South Texas
Austin
Senate
Polk County
George Davisson
Eastland
House
Davisson
Bill McDonald
Eastland County
W. E. Jones
Jourdanton
B. FE. Quinn
Beaumont
Hunting Instructor Plans Book For Trip To Ozona Section
Jelly Murarh intends writing How To Stalk Wild Game for Dr. J. Kk. Wiedeman and Cecil Craven, his hunting companions, on a Tuesday Ozona trip. He studied deer habits for 30 minutes, shot 12 times, and brought in a 60 pound 3 point buck, but his deer wound him enough to end active duty at his business on Wednesday.
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Jelly Murarh
J. Kk. Wiedeman
Cecil Craven
Ozona
Jelly
Hardwood Floor Is Laid In Gymnasium
The gymnasium now has a finished hardwood floor with concrete approaches poured and wiring underway. Finishing funds are still needed as the soliciting committee works to secure money for immediate completion. Contributions so far include Chas Ramsey 5.00 RB Newby 5.00 American Legion 10.00 West Texas Utilities 30.00.
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Mr. Mitchell
Chas. Ramsey
RB. O. Newby
American Legion
West Texas Utilities Co
Annual Football Banquet Set for November 27
The annual football banquet will be held on November 27 with plans well advanced. Committees are appointed and arrangements nearly complete. Gay Munn Jack King and Raymond James lead the attendance committee and all J men should contact them soon to secure plates.
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The
Eagle
Gay Munn
Jack King
Raymond James
Death of J M Hallmark Father of Mrs Mansel Smith
J M Hallmark aged 77 son of Limestone county born March 27 1860 moved to Llano county married Dora Shadowan and had five children Geo Hallmark Brady Roy Clayton and Mrs Mansel Smith. He died November 15 at the Mansel Smith home after months of illness and was buried at Hoover Valley Cemetery in Burnett.
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J. M. Halmark
Mansel Smith
Hoover Valley
Burnett
Jasper Minot Hallmark
Limestone County
Llano County
Dora Shadowan
Paul
Geo. Hallmark
Brady
Roy Hallmark
Clayton Hallmark
Amarillo
Junction
Church of Christ
Carpenter Couple Visits Relatives Here
Mr and Mrs Temple Carpenter of New Braunfels visited relatives and friends here over the weekend. Mr Carpenter works in the newspaper office and Mrs Carpenter is bookkeeper for the Chevrolet agency there.
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Temple Carpenter
New Braunfels
Mr. Carpenter
Mrs. Carpenter
Chevrolet
No Changes in Shooting Preserve Laws Despite Veto
The text clarifies that no changes occurred to shooting preserve laws after a veto. It outlines operator duties under Article 908, Penal Code 1925, including 10 percent remittance to the Game, Fish and Oyster Commission and annual reporting with affidavits. Licenses cost five dollars and trapper details, along with season months for fur bearing animals, are specified.
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Game, Fish and Oyster Commission
The
Game Fish and Oyster Commission
Austin
Texas
Pep Squad Hosts Forty-Two and Domino Party
Junction High School Pep Squad sponsors a Forty-two and Domino party Tuesday night at 7:30 in the grammar school auditorium to benefit the gym fund. High score prizes and refreshments await. admission is 25 cents per person.
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Grammar School
Junction High School
Kimble Ranchmen Face Shortfall in Range Benefits
Kimble county officials report 56,686.50 in ranch program benefits due, but less than half earned to date. The County Agricultural Conservation Board finalizing adjustments after 156 ranch applications covering about 415,600 acres with cattle, horses, and sheep. Operators must document expenditures and contracts. notarized statements required for payment. Also notes include a buck killed by C A Schraub and local attendance at a Ford sales meeting in Houston.
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Kimble County
County Agricultural Conservation Board
R. E Homann
State Board
Washington
I. R. Hodges
T. J. Meredith Celebrates 80th Anniversary
The article notes T. J. Meredith’s 80th birthday celebrated November 10 with family and friends on a hillside dinner. Born November 10, 1857 in Franklin County Mississippi, he moved to Texas in 1869 and settled near Austin before spending most of his life in Kimble county.
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T. J. Meredith
Jeff
Franklin County
Mississippi
Texas
Austin
Kimble County
Gay Munn Returns Home After Navy Service
Gay Munn arrived home Tuesday after four years in the U S Navy. He spent most time on the Pacific Coast and in the Pacific Ocean with trips to Halifax, Boston, Philadelphia, and Norfolk. He visited Canada and Panama Canal transit occurred four times and he endured storms aboard the large Texas ship.
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Gay Munn
U. S. Navy
Pacific Coast
Pacific Ocean
Halifax
Boston
Philadelphia
Norfolk
Tava
Ile Etapels
Panama Canal
Texas
Urschel Party Reports Successful Hunt in Kimble County
Chas Urschel of Oklahoma, using a rifle owned by FBI head Gus Jones, reports a successful deer hunt on the Allen and Raymond ranches in Kimble county. Eleven deer were killed on opening day and four on the second. turkeys tally unclear.
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Pov Floyd
Ma Barker
Chas. Urschel
Oklahoma
Allen Ranch
Gus Jones
Federal Bureau of Investigation
San Antonio
Urschel
Raymond
Ed Allen
Kimble County 4 H F R A Show Promises Big Livestock Display
Kimble County to host the annual 4 H and Future Ranchers show in Junction on February 22 1938. More than 200 animals will be shown with breeders and local officials praising wide cooperation. Premiums total 100 dollars with chamber funds aiding expenses in a bid to support the Land of Living Waters livestock exhibit.
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Kimble County
Junction
4-H Club
Bill” Gregory
R. E
Dick) Homann
Homann
West Texas
Living Waters
Edwards Plateau
Chamber of Commerce
Elder Leamons Reelected to Fifth Consecutive Year
The Junction Church of Christ reelects Elder W W Leamons for a fifth year through 1938 by unanimous consent. He begins his fifth year as minister next month and also serves London Ivy and Clea. Elder Steve J Williams of Menard Church of Christ will preach here Sunday morning, with Seamons preaching at Menard at the same hour and then London and Ivy in the afternoon and evening.
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Junction Church of Christ
Walter W. Leamons
Loreal Church
Lonsdon
Ivy
Clea
Steve J. Williams
Menard Church
Eagle Paper Publishing Schedule Update
The Eagle will publish early next week on Wednesday due to Thanksgiving. Notices and news items must be received by Tuesday for inclusion. advertisers should submit ad copy early.
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EAGLE
the Eagle
Tuesay
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Shooting
Trapper
Trappers License
J. B. Randolph
Coke R. Stevenson
Weaver H. Baker
Jack Reed
Big Bend
Joe G. Montague
Fort Stockton
Kimble Co
Kimble
C. A. Schraub
aDee
Walter Tinsley
Reuben Loeffler
Ford
Houston
Navy
Urschel Party
Elder W. W. Leamons
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