Pope Elected to Bank Post in Texas Area
W. G. Pope, former national bank examiner in the Waco district, was named executive vice president of Citizens State Bank of Austin. A Memphis native, he began banking in 1931 and served in the Army Air Corps finance section. He and his wife Melba Hazel Pope live at 4002 Wrightwood Road in Delwood Addition.
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W. G. Pope
National Bank
Waco
11Th
Federal Reserve District
Citizens State Bank of Austin
J. W. Siegmund
County
Pope
First National Bank of
Claude
Army Air Corps
Wrightwood Road
Delwood Addison
Melba Hazel
Spur
The
Presbyterian Church
Khiva Shrine Temple
Amarillo
State Hospital Hearing Today
The House appropriations committee will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m to consider a 350000 request to establish a hospital for the criminal insane. Rep Carlton Moore Sr of Houston proposes a 250000 building and a 100000 operating budget. The panel will also review 50000 for a library wing of the Alamo and a 10000 water gauging station on the upper Red River.
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House
Carlton Moore Sr
Houston
Texas
Alamo
Red River
Water use in cooking peels potato loss of food value
The article notes that using more water to cook peeled potatoes reduces their food value. It emphasizes that soaking or simmering affects nutrient retention and overall quality.
Liquor Stamp Sales Decline in February
State tax reports show February liquor stamp sales at 4570 with a 114678 decline from a year ago. Cigarette taxes rose to 1706434, wine taxes edged higher, and beer stamp sales fell by 6701 compared with last year.
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Jesse James
Temple Solons Seek State Medical School in Temple
Texas House debate over a $500000 state aid to establish a University of Texas medical school branch in Temple. Rep Lamar Zivley and Sen W A Shofner push for VA land use, envisioning a 100 student annual intake with $12 million in facilities including pool gym golf and housing. Public hearing requested for March 28.
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House Huddle
Lamar Zivley
Temple
House Rules Committee
Floyd Bradshaw
Weatherford
Bradshaw
University of Texas
House
Senate
W. A. Shofner
Zivley
Veterans Administration
McCloskey General Hospital
San Antonio
Dallas
Texas
Groups Agree On Water Code
The West Texas Chamber of Commerce and the Texas Water Conservation Association reached 100 percent agreement on all phases of the proposed surface water code after a Monday meeting. WTCC planned five amendments to redefine water rights and use priorities and restore municipalities’ recapture rights from industry and irrigation users.
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West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Texas Water Conservation Association
D. A. Bandeen
WTCC
TWCA
Austin
Bandeen
Bill Tippen
Abilene
House
Commissioners Cancel Meeting in Texas Independence Day Observance
Travis County Commissioners Court cancels its regular Wednesday session in observance of Texas Independence Day. County Judge Tom Johnson announced the closure affects all courthouse offices except the sheriff's department.
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Travis County Commissioners Court
Tom Johnson
Sheriff's Department
Jester urges Poage to alter Brazos dams rules
Gov Beauford Jester asked Congressman W R Poage to modify federal measures that could block Brazos River projects. He seeks authority for the Brazos District to operate Whitney Dam and its facilities and to rework power sales from newer plants, challenging an exclusive contract with the Brazos River Electric Transmission Cooperative.
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Raymond Brooks
Austin American Capitol
Beauford
W. R. Poage
Waco
Brazos River
Cong. Poage
Brazos District
Whitney Dam
Brazos
Whitney
Possum Kingdom
Tives
Denelson
Lower
Colorado River Authority
Texas Senate
Scouters Plan 40th Anniversary Actions in District Meeting
Travis District Boy Scouts of America aims to expand Camp Tom Wooten facilities to serve 3500 scouts each summer and host a district wide camporee and circus type event. Plans include a University of Scouting, five new troops per 100 twelve year olds, and a survey to locate areas needing more troops.
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Travis
Boy Scouts of America
Ed St. John
Capitol Area
Camp
Tom Wooten
University of Scouting
Insects Said to Possess Up To 25000 Facets in Eyes
A report notes that certain insects may have as many as 25 000 facets in their compound eyes. Scientists discuss the complexity of crustacean and insect vision and its implications for understanding sensory biology.
County Home Rule Law Would Prevent City County Mergers
Leaders in Dallas County and other large counties back a state constitutional amendment to grant county home rule charters. A five member governing board would hire staff to run sheriff tax assessor and other offices while preserving courts and district clerks. The plan argues counties now need direct administration and fewer elected officials.
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Austin
Dallas County Citizens’ Council
Texas
Call Keller Kraft To Be Sure Montopolis Road
Telephone listing shows Keller Kraft offering services for Montopolis Road with dial 2 5933 and 24 hour availability. The ad promotes prompt assistance and local coverage.
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Keller-Kraft
Montopolis
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