Texas voters to decide 1937 road plan amendment
A draft constitutional amendment proposes adding Section 52d to Article II, allowing Harris County and road districts to levy a temporary five year tax to fund paved roads and bridges, with plans and costs set by a county commission and voter approval. The measure appears with other state questions on the August 1937 ballot.
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Questions on Texas history and the Alamo defenders
The column poses inquiries about Texas history including why defenders of the Alamo fought and references to Coahuila and Texas independence. It includes multiple fragmented questions about origins of constitutions and dates, mentioning Mayes and Austin Texas as well as individuals and places.
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Look Out Bob Take The Bet He Has Taken Anon
Fragmentary text appears to be garbled notes or a chatty aside with names and phrases. No clear event dates or concrete facts are readable enough to form a coherent summary. The readable bits mention people like Tad Peter and Raye but lack context or actions.
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Washington Day Book on Congress and city control
A fragmentary Washington Day Book excerpt vents frustration with federal overreach and Congress dictating city policy. It recalls a Texas representative Blanton pushing riders tied to an appropriation and disputes over a “red rider” and teacher loyalty oaths amid broader unease with national control of local affairs.
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Cotherwist
Fetor Girl Recognized In Texas Employment Program
The Dallas office reports 26 955 workers active and employed under the Texas program. A public release outlines occupancy and group statistics, noting 19 582 workers in classifiable categories and 648 persons tied to specific programs. The notice cites December 19 as a publication date and credits Edward Clark as official.
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Texas State Eany
Seth Jjadlas
Peterson
Reclamation plans noted by Board of Trade meeting
Seventeen years ago the Board of Trade called a meeting to discuss the reclamation of Bois d Arc bottom. Engineers for the Benham Rd River Brave Co. submitted blueprints for the proposed structure.
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Bois d' Arc
Benham Rd
River Brave Co
Ravenna Couple Wed in 7 F Carter Relative Ties
Twenty nine years ago Miss Ola Morris of Ravenna married Walter Hedge of Wichita Falls at Ravenna's First Baptist Church. Rev W O Tarpity officiated and Rev J H Hughes of Harumah Tenn served as pastor. Hughes was brother in law to F Carter of Bonham. Ravenna saw its heaviest rain in years. Minnie Barrett of Bonham was elected superintendent of Luling schools.
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Ola Morris
Ravenna
Walter Hedge
Wichita Falls
W.O Tarpity
First Baptist Church
J . H Hughes
Harumah Tenn
Hughes
F. Carter
Bonham
Minnie Barrett
Luling
Resigned Pastor Resettles as Union Presbyterian Leader
Rev J A Cahill quits as pastor citing health issues and departs for New Mexico to establish a new home. Bonham posts 8 to 2 loss while MC Spivy Co thanks friends and customers for a successful big sale in Altus Oklahoma.
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J A Cahill
Union Presbyterian Church
New Mexico
Spivy & Co
Altus Ok
Bonham
Newark Airport Tops World Air Traffic with Busy Activity
More than 100 planes pass through Newark New Jersey daily marking it as one of the world’s busiest fields. The description notes high traffic and constant movements at the airport.
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Baseball Results From Monday Across Leagues
Texas League action saw Oklahoma City Cru 4 10 Dallas 0 0 Tulsa 5 6 Fort Worth 2 2 San Antonio 7 Beaumont 5 Galveston 5 Houston 4 in a night game. National League scores Brooklyn 10 4 over New York 3 5 Cincinnati 8 5 Pittsburgh 3 7 Philadelphia 6 9 Boston 3 6 Chicago 4 9 St Louis 2 8. American League New York 4 2 Boston 3 8 Chicago 5 9 St Louis 2 8 Cleveland 7 6 Detroit 1 5. East Texas League late results Marshall 1 1 Kiaigore Tyler 5 Henderson 4 Palestine 5 Longview 4 Texarkana 5 Jacksonville 4 All night games.
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