Early Federal Relief Programs Strongly Aimed At Jobs
The article outlines the genesis of federal and state relief efforts starting with President Roosevelt. It notes widespread unemployment in 1929, hunger, and cold across the nation, the collapse of local aid, and the creation of a nationwide relief program with three phases managed by the Federal Emergency Relief Administration and its administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Atlantic
Pacific
Canada
Gulf
Vesident
Federal Corps
Eastern Star honors Grand Matron guest and memorial service
The Blackwell Chapter of the Eastern Star hosted Mrs Clem J Wilson of Roby as guest Grand Matron of Texas for a memorial service honoring deceased members. A broken column tableau and candle lighting framed the ceremony and gifts from the chapter were presented. Local visitors included Mr and Mrs Owen Galbraith and son from Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackwell
The
Eastern Star
Clem J. Wilson
Roby
Grand
Texas
Esther Smith
Owen Galbraith
Tommy
Los Angeles
California
Berry Smith
Political announcements for 1949 Democratic primaries
The Enterprise publishes candidate notices for the 1949 Democratic primaries. D. C. Fisher seeks re election for District Attorney while R. W. Smith runs for County and District Clerk and Mrs. B. M. Gramling for County Treasurer. S. A. Kiker seeks re election as Commissioner Precinct No. 2.
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Slet Judicial District
D. C
R. W. Smith
B. M. Gramling
S. A. Kiker
Texas Relief Commission Emerges From CWA Oversight
The Civil Works Administration era stressed social needs and family budgets. Federal guidance created state welfare boards funded by federal money and led to the Texas Relief Commission. Lacking trained social workers, the TRC began training staff while building its program and gaining field experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Works Administration
CWA
Texas Relief Commission
TRC
School of Experience
Relief program reshaped farmer aid in 1935
The text notes a shift in aid as farmers on relief moved to the Rural Rehabilitation program in spring 1935. It describes learning to distinguish actual need from loud cries for help and mentions the start of relief drops aided by the new program.
Political Ounce in Rusnels County July
Unclear fragment mentions Rusnels County politics in July with scant details and no identifiable individuals or organizations.
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Rusnels County
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Chas. Ragsdale
Louise Evang
Maxine Barres
Hendrix Memorial Hospital
Abilene
Dan Whats
COC
Lubbock
J. W. Turney
Chas
Vissin Robert Tee
Ragsdale
Wikin Atte Mele
Frank Percifull
Bulova
Hamilton
ELGIN
E. S. Kryer
San Angelo
Resee
Dunlap Bath Outfit
Teesia
Roerucy
Ted
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