Opening of the 45th Texas legislature looms with tax battle
The piece previews the upcoming special session in Austin with the governor pressing for 15 million dollars in new revenue through taxes on oil gas sulphur pipelines and utilities. The senate proposes cuts and shifts of funds while school revenue faces potential reductions, and observers expect no new taxes and possible deadlock. The article also notes a high schoolers and Texas University context as education remains a focal issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
House
Senate
Tom Holbrook
Galveston
Liquor Control Board
Old Age Assistance Commission
Alfred
Texas
Texas University
State Higher Educational
Lions Club Domino and 42 Party at Motley Hotel
The Lions Club sponsors a domino and 42 party on September 30, 1937 at the Motley Hotel. Proceeds benefit charity. Public invited with refreshments and a spirit of fellowship. Admission 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Motley Hotel
Barbecue and Initiation At W C W Harper Camp Event
At City Park on Tuesday night the local Camp of W C W with Harper Camp guests held a barbecue supper plus an adjourned meeting where degree work was conferred on several candidates. About 100 members and guests attended the affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
Paid Membership List for Local Cemetery Aid Dues
The Eagle reports after an appeal two weeks ago several have paid their annual cemetery dues while many remain unpaid. The secretary Mrs. E M Burt asks for corrections to include all who paid, listing names of members and couples like Mr and Mrs Joe Bishop and Mr and Mrs John Phillips for verification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle
E. M. Burt
Mesdames
C. F. Burt
Ron Davis
J. L. Wright
E. 0. Bode
Maggie Jobes
Jack Turner
Corrie Buck
Vashti Taylor
Ben Davis
M. N. Harison
P. T. Hodges
E. E. Bolt Hydie Felps
Jessie Phillips
Willie D. Baker
Hardy Farmer
John Braley
Louise Callan
Mabel Livingston
Pearl Taylor
Ellen Allsup
S. B. Kindrick
Emma Highsmith
Ella Wilson
Grace Stone
Lydia Dunbar
George France
Mellie McPeters
Frank Randolph
Vinie Hodges
Grady Kindrick
Guy Wynne
George Strong
Nettie Brooks
JE. Deats
Lorena Taylor
W. M. McDonald
Roy King
S. A Griffith
Ola Ramsey
E. A. McCoy
Mattie Greenwood
J. N. Jordan
Frank Hodges
Thomas Taylor
Jim Cabler
Henry Pfefferling
Lizzie Hodges
Mattie Patterson
Joe Bissett
Will Graham
Beatrice Wright
Frank L. Wilson
Annie Highsmith
Minnie Riley
Ira Fleming
Ida Mae Keefe
Joe Fritz
Mildred DeFreest
Joe Bishop
John Phillips
Foley
M Huffman
Ramsey Randolph
Ned Winslett
W. Davis
Billie Beasley
Lois Davis
J. C. Graham
C. A. Schraub
Coke R. Stevenson
Roscoe Stevenson
H. H. Kane
Dee Bartley
Junction Named Extension Center in Central Texas
J. R. Buckner of Southwest Texas State Teachers College announced extension centers to be set up in Central Texas towns allowing teachers and others to take college credit courses at home. Junction was tentatively named for one such center with offerings including freshman courses and two courses toward a master's degree. Centers will be created where demand exists. requests for information are urged immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Buckner
Southwest Texas State Teachers College At
San Marcos
Texas
Junction
Buckner
Rotary Club Beats Lions In Heated Baseball Game
The Junction Rotary Club defeated the Lions Club 18 to 15 at the high school field last Friday afternoon in a spirited contest. Lions allege bias and demand a return match while Rotary players recover from injuries. local visitors Mr and Mrs A T Whetstone and Mr and Mrs Fred Whetstone were in town midweek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junction
Lions Club
Lions
Rotary Club
Lion
Rotarians
Copperas Creek Bridge to Be Rebuilt in 1938 Budget
Judge J B Randolph receives State Highway Commission notice that a new Copperas Creek bridge will be built in 1938 to replace the flood destroyed span. Federal funds cover half the $90,000 cost with the state paying the other half. The flood last year spilled over twenty inches of rain and closed the old crossing on Number 27 west until completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Randolph
Copperas Creek
Number 27
Randolph
Junction Eagles Face Strong Melvin Squad Saturday
The Junction Eagles meet the Melvin team on Saturday at three on their home field. Melvin brings eight lettermen and a few new players, aiming to improve after winning the district title last year. Some starters are nursing colds, but a strong game is expected with fans urged to attend.
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Junction Eagle
Melvin
Eagles
Robert Lee
Hopkins
Graham McKay
Q Stromquist Collier
Sherman Baylor
Tilson Coffey
Cotton
Death of G P Bessent Follows Long Illness in Junction
G P Bessent died at his home in Junction on Tuesday September 21 after an illness dating back to the 1918 flu. He was 67, survived by wife Anna Byrd Nichols and five children, with services at the Presbyterian Church conducted by Elder Walter W Leamons and Rev Thomas J Bradley. Interment in Junction Cemetery. He was a former Knight of Pythias Chancellor Commander and Woodmen of the World member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. P. Bessent
Junction
Presbyterian Church
Walter W. Leamons
Thomas J. Bradley
Lee Craven
Durst
Reginald Smith
Buddy Harte
Slater Fleming
Cecil Craven
George Phillip Bessent
Whitesbearo
Texas
Anna Byrd Nichols
Wilbur Jeter
Leonard Dunbar
Mi Lelia
Anita
Gene
Sixth Regiment
United States Marines
China
Bessent
The
Methodist Church
Knights of Pythias
Woodmen of the World
Joe Bessent
Electra
Sid Bessent
Kalispell
Montana
L. E. Lyon
Geary
Oklahoma
J. C. Young
Houston
Junction High Stars to Meet Schreiner vs McMurry
Junction High School alumni Wilbur Gentry and James Hubbell will likely see significant action as Schreiner Institute faces McMurray College on Tivy Field Saturday. Gentry, banged by injuries, played strong guard last Friday as the Mountaineers beat Randolph Field 13 to 0 and is improving this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junction
Wilbur Gentry
James Hubbell
Junction High
Schreiner Institute
McMurray College of Abilene
Tivy Field
Gentry
Mountaineers
Randolph Field Ramblers
San Antonio
Weekend Football Schedule Highlights Texas Matchups
The list outlines week end games featuring Texas teams such as Louisiana Normal against East Texas State in Commerce and Trinity University facing Sam Houston Teachers in Huntsville. Other matchups include Southwest Texas Teachers vs Howard Payne in Brownwood and Texas Tech vs Texas at Austin.
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Texas
Louisiana Normnal
East Texas State
Commerce
Trinity University
Sam Houston
Huntsville
Southwest Texas
Howard Payne
Brownwood
McMurray
Schreiner Institute
Kerrville
Randolph Field
Texas A. & I
Kingsville
Texas Wesleyan
Weatherford College
Weatherford
Daniel Baker
West Texas State
Canyon
Subsidy Procedures for 1937 Cotton Sales
A county telegram directs producers to file buyers receipts for 1937 cotton by September 30 if sold before September 15 and within 15 days after sale if after September 15. Receipts must show sale date, producer name and address, bale count, gross weight, and buyer signature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Homann
Seal Bros. Circus Planned for Junction on Saturday
Advance crews for Seal Bros. Three Ring Wild Animal Circus prepare two full performances on the Cow Boy grounds in Junction on Saturday October 9. A street parade is planned with elephants camels horses bands and clowns to recall show days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seal Bros
Wild Animal Circus
Cow Boy
Seal Bros. Circus
Texas
Main Street
Junction football team scores 40 to 0 victory
Junction high school opened its football season with a 40 to 0 win over Roberta Lee High School. McKay recovered a fumble for a 40 yard TD and Coffey added the ensuing extra point. McKay added another TD and kick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junction
Roberta Lee High School
McKay
Coffey
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Bridge Across South Llano Is Completed
The South Llano bridge in Junction, Austin area, completed April 9, 1936, cost about $300,000. It spans 1,442 feet with a 46 foot three inch road bed, noted as among the Southwest’s best and most beautiful. Formal dedication planned for October with highway commission members present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Llano
Junction
Texas Billithic Company
Dallas
Texas
JE. Abbott
W. N. Hardeman
Hardeman
Mr. Abbott
State Highway Commission
J. B. Randolph
Trail Drivers Round-Up to Gather October 7 in San Antonio
The 22nd annual Old Trail Driver's association round-up is set for October 7 to 9 at the Gunter in San Antonio. Notables include Vice President Garner and Senators Connally and Morris Sheppard, with dances, barbecues, and tall tale recitations from members and guest speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Trail Driver's Association
Gunter
San Antonio
Farmer Jennings
Phil Wright
Wile
Fain
John N. Garner
Tom Connally
Morris Sheppard
C. M. Cureton
James V. Allred
Texas
Gley
New Mexico
Koehler
Hell
le Ai G. Carter
Fort W
Bill Jackmar Phant
Walter Billingsly
Berry Roebuck
Tom Stell
Ab. Blocker
Bob Polk
John Doak
J. Frank Dobie
Sam Kane
J. A. Gallagher
Union’ Stock Yards Company
San Antonio Public Service Company
City Fire and Police Department
Lee Jel
Hill Billy Light Crust Dough Boys
Chuck Wagon Gang
W. L. Rammel
Beaumont
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Julian Capers, JR
Domino Party
Ko's Lions
A.T. Whetstone
Fred Whetstone
Copperas
Roy Blackburn
Matt Burt
Roy
Matt
Geo. P. Bessent
Junction High Boys
Priday, Temes
Junction High School
North
Texas State
Southern Methodist
Texas Christian Univ
Ohio State U
Columbus
Ohio
Texas Tech
University of Texas At Austin
T Lee
South
Southwest
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