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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1935
Page
4
A long scanned page discusses multiple Texas constitutional amendments, proposed sections, and elections. It covers open saloon prohibitions and local option, county officer salaries, state school funds, old age assistance, mental health commitment, probation for defendants, and related proclamations, with sections directing voting in August 1935 and funding provisions.
A joint resolution proposes an amendment to Article 16 of the Texas constitution adding a new section titled Bec guiding revision of state law. The measure outlines the procedural steps for state action and legislative approval.
A proposed amendment to Sections 3 and 8 of Article 7 seeks to provide state funded free official text books to every child attending any school in Texas. It outlines revenue from the state occupation taxes and a poll tax of one dollar plus an ad valorem tax not to exceed thirty five cents per hundred dollars valuation to support public schools for at least six months.
A draft joint resolution proposes adding Section 51-b to the Texas Constitution to empower the Legislature to create an old age assistance program. It would authorize monthly payments up to Fifteen Dollars to bona fide Texas citizens over 65 who are not habitual criminals or inmates of state institutions, with residency requirements of five of nine years and one year preceding the application. The Legislature could accept funds from the U S government to support the program.
A joint resolution proposes amending Section 1 of Article XVII to let the Legislature submit constitutional amendments at special sessions under certain conditions. It sets a publication and election process, voter approval requirements, governor proclamation, and a statewide election on August 24, 1995 with designated ballot language for those voting for the amendment.
The document states five thousand dollars or as much as appropriated to cover expenses of publication and election, confirming the truth and correctness with the Secretary of State's endorsement under Texas law and constitution.
Ed Astern hosted a Thursday afternoon bridge gathering for friends at Mrs. Feron Ateney's home. Mexican colors adorned score cards and favors while Mrs. Roy Mitchell won high, Royima took second, and Duncan Scott Jr. received prizes. Delicious Mexican fare complemented the event for a long list of guests including Mesdames Arnold Mitchell Dunbar Stillwell Skinner Yarbro Cle De Cle, Priend Dragoo Leary Bord Martin Scott Lowry McGonagill Ims, Miss Sarah Chambliss Bee Ville, Miss Lida Belle McGonagill, Miss Jean Arnold, and Miss Louise Crawford. guests included Mrs L A Chambliss Bee Ville, Mrs L F Buttrill, and Mrs Part Young.
Advertising a weekly rate for ash trash and carriage removal with immediate service. Includes P O Box 431 and a telephone contact. dated 12 29 40.
An old advertisement claims most stomach gas stems from bowel poisons and promotes Adler as a quick relief. It touts a one dose cleanse that supposedly purges waste, smooths digestion, and restores sleep, attributed to Alpine Drug Store.
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