Tidwells Return From West Coast Vacation Adventure
Mr and Mrs T E Tidwell and James Arnold just returned from a two week vacation visiting relatives. They toured Lubbock Albuquerque Yarnell Lake Big Bear Hollywood Park and Petrified Forest and White Sands National Monument. Also in Bronte this week are Jarvis Littlefield and family visiting relatives in Robert Lee Abilene.
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T. E. Tidwell
James Arnold
Tidwells
Lubbock
Theron Tidwell, Jr
Albuquerque
N. M
Yarnell
Ariz
Big Bear
E. P. Hallmark
Chino
Calif
Hollywood Park
Petrified Forest National Park
Arizona
White Sands National Monument
New Mexico
Jarvis Littlefield
Afton
Okla
Bronte
J. M. Rippetoe
Robert Lee
Abilene
Texas House Joint Resolution proposes mental health amendment
The document outlines a Texas constitutional amendment adding Section 15-a to require medical or psychiatric testimony for commitment of persons of unsound mind. It authorizes trial and commitment laws, allows jury waiver for inquiries not charged with crimes, and sets election timing for November 1956 with ballot wording for or against the amendment. The governor would issue the proclamation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HOUSE
State of Texas
State OF
Texas
Onenexs
Texas House Proposes Oath Amendment for All Officers
House Joint Resolution No 46 proposes amending Article XVI Section 1 to require an oath for both elected and appointed state officers. The amendment would require affirmation to faithfully execute duties and defend the Constitution, with a 1956 election to approve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HOUSE
State of
Texas
United States
Christoval visitors stay with Arrott family
Ronnye Hudgins of Christoval visits this week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Arrott. She is Mrs. Arrott's niece. Zulu Tomlinson of San Angelo visits this week with her sister, Mrs. LeDrew Arrott, and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronnye Hudgins of
Christoval
C. E. Arrott
Mrs. Arrott
Zulu Tomlinson
San Angelo
LeDrew Arrott
Bids Sought for Asphalt Surface Treatment and Curb Work
Sealed bids for about 8000 square yards of asphalt surface treatment and 1200 feet of curb and gutter in Coke County Texas are due by 2 00 P M August 13 1956 to the Coke County Commissioners Court in Robert Lee. Proposals must include a cashier s check or bid bond for 10 percent of the bid price payable without recourse to the Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coke County
Texas
Robert Lee
Amendment proposing to deny bail after two prior felonies
House Joint Resolution No. 9 proposes amending Texas Constitution Article I Section 11 adding Section 11a to allow denial of bail for felons with two prior convictions after a hearing. It sets a 60 day limit for a speedy trial hearing, provides an appeal right to the Court of Criminal Appeals, and calls for a statewide election on the amendment in November 1956 with for and against ballots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HOUSE
State of Texas
State of
Texas
Court of Criminal Appeals
Texas Senate Joint Resolution proposes expanded Veterans' Land Board
A proposed Texas constitutional amendment would raise the Veterans' Land Fund to 200 million dollars and alter board membership. The measure creates a Veterans' Land Board with the General Land Office chief as chair and two governor appointees, guiding bond issuance and land purchases for veterans.
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Senate
Texas
Veterans’ Land
Veterans' Land
Veterans’ Land Fund
State OF
Veterans’ Land Board
General Land Office
Veterans’ Affairs
State of Texas
United States
United States of America
Armed
Veterans
General Revenue Fund
Attorney General of
Bids Sought for County Project in Coke County
Coke County seeks bids with contract award within 10 days of opening bids. Bid security required in same envelope. bids without check or bond rejected. Plans from W W Greif & Associates in Snyder Texas with $10 deposit refundable if bid is bona fide and returned in 48 hours after opening. Plans on file at County Judge or County Clerk offices in Robert Lee. Jeff Dean Coke County Judge orders bidding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greif & Associates
25Th Street
Snyder
Texas
Robert Lee
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T. E. Tidwells
Lake
A. P.tidwell
Ate
Land Board
Texas Veterans
Veterans‘ Land Fund
Veterans' Land Board
THE
Bronte Enterprise
Ben Oglesby
A. S. Whatley
Society & Local
Coke
W. W
Coke County Commissioners Court
Jeff Dean
SAN Angelo Iron & Metal CO
M. H. Morgan
Paul L. Gregory
14Th St
San Angelo, Texas
Hillie White
IN Ballinger
Mrs. White
Mrs. Harris
Dr. White
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