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Newspaper
Bandera Bulletin
Location
Bandera, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1948
Page
4
Publication listing for Mrs John V Saul business manager and subscription price set at 2.5 cents per year. Office shown as Bulletin Building on Upper Main Street.
Local readers and classified ads priced at 10 cents per line per issue. Count five words to line. Rates shown upon request. Friday June 11 1948.
Editorials note Bandera will host several hundred newspaper editors for a Saturday visit during the Texas Press Association meeting in San Antonio June 18-19. Gavin Astor and Lady Irene Astor will join the group touring Bandera and its ranches as part of an elaborate hospitality program including a barbecue supper, rodeo and dance at Mansfield Park.
The text extols a revered book as the source of good civil law and practice, comforting millions. It asserts nations’ adherence or rejection affects their survival and fate, portraying the work as timeless, divine, and indispensable from birth to death and beyond.
The Bandera VFW Post 9176 voted to send ten dollars from its welfare fund to needy veterans in flood struck Oregon. A Buddy Poppy sale report was given and plans for the state convention in Corpus Christi June 24 27 were discussed. Edward J Postert reported good attendance. The post meets on the second Tuesday monthly at the Bandera Library Auditorium.
The Bible is described as the world’s oldest book with millions of copies printed in many languages. It is regarded as the greatest seller of any book ever published and offers accessible reader appeal alongside profound depth.
Mr. and Mrs. Ted Hillman and their sons traveled to Sabinas for church services on Sunday. Ernest Marvin Hillman stayed in Sabinas to attend a singing school being held in the city.
The Texas Employment Commission explains who may receive public assistance under the state program for the aged and blind and for dependent children. Payments are issued by check to eligible individuals or guardians from the Department of Public Welfare in Austin, with amounts based on need after evaluating income and resources.
Senator Tom Connally said Texas poll tax remains largely unaffected by anti poll tax provisions in a draft bill. He noted an amendment would let draftees and volunteers vote for federal officials without paying poll tax, but not alter state constitutional prohibitions or voting age limits.
In Washington June 9 residents of a McLean Gardens apartment complex were described as becoming Texans through a homegrown program led by Jack Rutledge a former Brownsville newspaper man now with the Associated Press. daily Western shows and Texas materials shape a ranch style room for visiting youngsters.
A member of Parliament receives about 600 pounds annually with an additional travel allowance. The article notes the New York Stock Exchange seat fetched a peak price of 650000 dollars in 1929.
The term pin money arose during Henry VIII's reign when wives appealed to husbands for coins to buy the first metal pins, marking a small domestic cash allowance.
A speaker warns against dwelling on others' faults and cites the danger of magnifying evil. He notes most people are mixed, with more good than bad, and urges choosing to focus on blessings to foster happiness. He cites wisdom to overcome evil with good and warns against letting a few negatives erase a thousand positives.
The Medical Press notes that wart cures from American and Belgian texts are unreadable. It states common folk remedies work best, including pulling with adhesive straps burning with nitric acid or charms from witches or wizards.
Mason county prepares for a homecoming featuring an all local amateur show with 200 prize money. The four events include cowgirl queen, steer riding, calf scramble, children's riding, and a cutting horse contest. Coke Stevenson, a former resident, will speak at the Saturday night pageant following a Friday parade and supper.
Shirley and Sharon Caldwell with their mother Mrs. Cald well of Longview attend Rock Haven Tennis Club as they prepare for the Texas State Tournament in Dallas. They train under Jim Langham and are top contenders in the upcoming Junior Girls' Doubles, with past titles in Galveston Houston Beaumonth and San Antonio. John Kreit and Charles Shostrom of Chicago played a practice match at Rock Haven. Kreit was Chicago city champion in 1946.
Mr and Mrs Vernie Hubert and children traveled from Riviera to Bandera forming a reunion at Highland Waters. They were joined by friends including C C May, Olin H Patillo, James A Yaklin, James Schonefeld, and Earl Hubert with son Dickie. Pat Hubert pitched for the Bandera Ranch Hands at Cowboy Park Sunday.
Fidelis matrons held their regular monthly social and business meeting at Mrs Feh Griffith's home on Thursday evening June 3. A pink and blue shower honored Mrs Dan Overall with gifts. Guests and contributors included many local ladies and the Fellowship class sent gifts. Refreshments featured frosted ginger ale cookies and mints.
Mr and Mrs Jimmy Richards announce the birth of their daughter Sarah Kathleen in San Antonio on June 3, 1948. The baby weighed 6 pounds 2 ounces and is the granddaughter of Mrs Lillie Belle Hoy in this city.
Mr. and Mrs. Morris Witt sold their ranch near Uvalde and bought an irrigated farm near Lytle. Mrs. Witt asks that their Bulletin address be changed to the Lytle location to stay connected with Bandera roots and hometown news.
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