Visitors From Bangs Stay With Hargroves in Rochelle
Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Vessels with Randy Georganne Tommy and Debra of Bangs visited last week at the home of Mrs. Vessels' grandparents Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hargrove of Rochelle. They spent Tuesday in Brady with Mr. and Mrs. Bertram Broad and Jeff before Jeff returned home with the guests for the night.
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Georganne
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Debra
Rochelle
Texas Opportunity Plan Student Loans Amendment on Ballot
Legislative proposal to amend Article II of the Texas Constitution allows the Coordinating Board to issue up to 85 million in general obligation bonds for a Texas College Student Loan program. Funds to pay principal and interest earmarked each fiscal year, with investment of fund moneys, and bonds to be incontestable once issued.
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HOUSE
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Texas Opportunity Plan Fund
Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System
Texas College
Texas Opportunity Plan
Coordinating Board
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Dorie
Texas Colle and University System
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Texas
Texas Opportunity Against
Samaritans Shrink to 374 Members Across Regions
The National Geographic Society notes the Samaritan community has dwindled to 374 members, with about 150 in Israel and most in Nablus, Jordan, near Shechem. High Priest Amran Isaac cites conversions and end of persecution as reasons for a slow rise. The article traces Samaritan history from ancient Israel, Mount Gerizim, and their unique calendar, language, and biblical canon.
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Shechem
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August Draft Quota Set at 891 for Texas
The Texas August draft quota is 891 men, down from 908 in July, as announced by Col. Morris S. Schwartz state Selective Service director. A pre induction physical and mental examination for about 5,000 men is planned, with local boards already receiving August quotas. Most inductees will be 21 and volunteers under 26, with nonvolunteers aged 19 to 25. Local board quotas are due August 18 for examination and induction slots, and no man with a bona fide family exemption will be drafted. Local males must register on or before age 18 plus five days. Louis Lohn, visiting from Houston, notes ties to Brady and local areas while recounting memories with residents and Oilers game chatter.
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Morris S. Schwartz
State Selective Service
Texas
Army
Selective Service
San Antonio Guests Visit Brady Native
Here from San Antonio Mr and Mrs Hilmer Fahrenthold of San Antonio spent the weekend as guests of Mr and Mrs E L Bodenhamer. Fahrenthold was born and reared in Brady and moved to San Antonio with the family in 1925. He is an officer in the Bexar County National Bank and has been employed there for the past 80 years.
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San Antonio
Hilmer Farenthold
E. L. Bodenhamer
Fahrenthold
Brady
Bexar County National Bank
Decal and Pressure Sensitive Letters in Various Sizes
An item from The Standard Office describes decal and pressure sensitive letters offered in a variety of sizes. The listing notes availability and practical use for office or signage applications.
Proposed Constitutional Amendment Eight on the Ball
Public notice outlines Constitutional Amendment Eight to add Section 11-a to Article V of the Texas Constitution. It creates a nine member State Judicial Qualifications Commission to investigate misconduct and disability of district and appellate judges and to recommend retirement or removal to the Supreme Court, with confidential proceedings and due process protections. The measure allows automatic retirement at age 75 for certain judges and provides for reassignment to active duty when needed. The commission’s composition includes two Civil Appeals justices, two district judges, two State Bar members, and three citizens. Judges must reside in Texas and maintain qualifications. commissioners are appointed by the Supreme Court, Board of Directors of the State Bar, and the Governor with Senate advice and consent. The proposal sets terms, appointment rules, and procedures for hearings, contempt, and Supreme Court review.
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Supreme Court of Texas
Supreme Court
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Commission
Supreme Judicial District
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Austin
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Charles Conrad
Gemini
Gulf of Mexico
Gordon Cooper
Ortho Johnson
Jacobsen
GATES
ST. Augustine
Rockwell Nursery
Draft Board
Houston
Louis Lohn
M. F. Lohn
Louis
Lokhn
Bayou City
Scott Appleton
Oilers
DRS
Optometrists
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Nat’! Bank
Brownwood
K. Y. Owens
Jon ED Weaver
D. Moore Fuller Self
C. B. Groves Mercer Slaughter
Kenneth Young Ray Young Joe M. Elliott
J. C. Britton
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