Background
Barr, James C. was born on August 6, 1915 in Texas, United States. Son of James E. and Gladys (Perry) Barr.
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James C. Barr
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Draftman Lauritzen Makin Planning Mill, Fort Worth, 1935-1936. Teller First National Bank, 1936-1942. Independent general contractor, 1946-1965.
President Island Management Corporation, Port Aransas, Texas, from 1965, Mustang Investment Corporation, Port Aransas, from 1965. Consultant Beachhead Condominium, Port Aransas, 1989-1994, Sea Isle Village, Port Aransas, 1990-1994.
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Mayor City of Port Aransas, 1988-1994. Chairman Nueces County Park Board, 1967-1988. Member Port Aransas Planning Commission, 1975-1977.
1st lieutenant United States Air Force, 1942-1946. Member Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce (president 1985-1987), Rotary (Paul Harris fellow).
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Married Wanda J. Stockton, October 1938. Children: James C. Junior and Linda Lee Barr Zahn.
Career
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1935 - 1936
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1936 - 1942
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1946 - 1965
Awards
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Recipient Hospitality award State of Texas, 1986. Award recipient Nueces County Sheriff's Department, 1992, Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission, 1992. Named honorary fleet admiral Texas State Highway Department, 1993.Recipient Hospitality award State of Texas, 1986. Award recipient Nueces County Sheriff's Department, 1992, Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission, 1992. Named honorary fleet admiral Texas State Highway Department, 1993.