Bronte Post Office Becomes Official in 1938
The Bronte post office at Bronte Texas was entered on March 1 1938 under the 1871 act of Congress marking its formal establishment.
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Bronte Weekly Enterprise in Bronte, Texas
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Newspaper
Bronte Weekly Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1939
Page
1
Legislature advances consolidation and tax measures in session
The Senate approved a bill to merge the State Reclamation Engineer with the General Land Office, saving an estimated 25,690 dollars yearly. Walter Woodward of Coleman was confirmed as Life Insurance Commissioner. Governor O'Daniel’s request to withdraw Judge J. C. Hunter from Highway Commissioner consideration was granted. The House rejected a 20,000 pound truck load limit, with a 10,000 pound compromise in committee. The Medical Practice Act passed 30 to 0 amid removals of objections. The Constitutional Amendments Committee backed a tax plan for sales and natural resources to fund pensions and aid, with a broader question about constitutional tax levies. A bill banning undersized sun perch, dream fish, and catfish was introduced by Penrose Metcalfe. The Senate also passed a resolution congratulating the Governor on his 49th birthday.
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Roberts
General Land Office
Reclamation
Walter Woodward
Coleman
O’daniel
J. C. Hunter
Abilene
House
Penrose Kt
Metcalfeatin
Austin
Exas
Access to federal aid for farmers expands in county program
FSA County Supervisor F. St. Andrus says loans now go to capable farmers not on relief, but only if private financing is unavailable. Loans aid livestock, land, or cooperative ventures, with some borrowers needing debt adjustments. Ten percent of state farmers have used these FSA opportunities. those lacking financing are urged to apply at the FSA office.
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F. St. Andrus
FSA
Parm Security
Farm Security Administration Office
Influenza Warning Issued by Texas Health Official
March report notes influenza cases in Tex as state Health Officer Dr George W Cox warns of symptoms ranging from cold to fever and prostration. Pneumonia risk is highlighted and the remedy is bed rest until a physician advice. Emphasis on prevention includes avoiding family contact and keeping feet dry.
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Geo. W. Cox
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