Washington Birthday Reflections On George Washington
The piece recalls George Washingtons birthday and contrasts past national celebration with today. It highlights Washington as a humane farmer and horse breeder who loved home life, enjoyed fishing and billiards, hosted clambakes, and valued country above fame. It ends with a critique of modern leaders driven by personal aims.
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George Washington
Marathon
Martha Washington
George
Alexandria
Washington
Potomac River
Regular Sermon Services at Marathon Church of Christ
Regular preaching services will be held at the Church of Christ in Marathon at the Methodist building next Sunday February 25 at 3 p m Evangelist Roy E Gulley of Fort Stockton will speak in the absence of the regular minister Frank Traylor who is conducting a meeting in Fort Stockton Frank Traylor Minister.
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Church of Christ
Marathon
Roy E. Gulley
Fort Stockton
Frank Traylor
Missionary Societies Hostesses Report for Tuesday Meetings
Emma Burnham hosted the Presbyterian Society at her home last Tuesday with Mrs. E. H. Todd leading the program on The African Negro. New member Mrs. Lloyd Wade was welcomed and thanks extended to Mrs. J. J. Roberts for a recent donation. A salad plate was served to six members after the program. The Methodist Society met at Mrs. H. E. Carrell’s home with four members present and a dessert course shared. Church services are planned at the Methodist church Sunday at 11 with Rev. H. E. Carrell delivering the sermon titled The 30. all are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Burnham
Presbyterian Missionary Society
E. H. Todd
Lloyd Wade
J. J. Roberts
W. E. Young
J. A. McGonagill
D. W. Collins
G. W. Worthington
Miss Burnham
Methodist Missionary Society
H. E. Carrell
The
Baptist Society
Methodist Church
Roundup of regional visits and a public notice in Brewster County
Local notes report Sudden illness of Jean Ritchey in San Antonio and several visits to El Paso and Alpine to see films and meet friends. A lengthy 1940 citation by publication in Alpine concerns J L Hayes and heirs, detailing land ownership, eviction, and a court case in Brewster County with the next term set for August 12 1940.
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State OF Texas
Brewster County
Brewster
J. L. Hayes
Hon. District Court
Alpine
J. M. West
Texas
Breweries Paid 411 Million in U S Taxes in 1939
The United Brewers Industrial Foundation reports 1939 beer taxes from federal, state and local agencies totaled 411,596,780 dollars. Of this, 267,642,983 dollars funded federal government funds and the rest supported state and local programs. The figures cover 52,768,818 barrels from 626 breweries and reflect an era of growing packaged beer sales and beer regulation cooperation with law enforcement.
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New York
United States
U. S. Bureau of Internal Revenue
State Tax Department
United Brewers Industrial Foundation
The
Foundation
Tax revenue totals from 1939 beer legalization impact
Figures show federal beer taxes collected in 1939 reached $100,000,000. Cumulative beer revenue since re-legalization stands at $1,628,912,091. Combined federal state and local receipts amount to about $2.25 billion.
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Europe
Frank Trayler
Granada
Don Ameche
Andrea Leeds
al Jolson
S. A. Starr
Albertine
Walter Skinner Jr
el Paso
Lee Dragoo
San Angelo
Lee
John Skinner
San Antonio
Pat Lester
Asa Jones
Becky
Spruce
J. L. Roberts
Gladece
Zoye Decie
Ed Decie
Monahans
San Francisco
T. E. Hill
Tot Grimmer
Lee Simpson
Ozona
Grimmers
Mrs. Simpson
Ray Ogle Ranch
W. Frazer
Is County
Alpine Wool & Mohair Co
U. S
Avalanche Office
City Drug Store
Reddy Kilowatt
CPL
Buick
Flint
Mich
Buick No
T Buick
Casner Motor Company
Holland Ave
OFA
Alpine, Texas
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