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Newspaper
Brookshire Times
Location
Brookshire, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1949
Page
10
House Joint Resolution 19 proposes adding Section 62-c to Article XVI authorizing county civil service systems with voter approval. restricts to appointive offices and excludes counties under 75,000 population. sets election for November 1949 and election mechanics. governor to issue proclamations and oversee publication.
A Texas House joint resolution proposes amending Article V Section 7 to define how the state is divided into judicial districts and that each district elects a qualified judge at a general election. The measure outlines that the judge must be a U.S. and Texas citizen, licensed to practice law, and have experience as a lawyer or judge.
The proposed amendment adds Section 15-a to Article I authorizing the Legislature to enact laws for trial and commitment of persons of unsound mind and to provide for appeals in insanity cases. The measure includes ballot form, proclamation, and publication provisions and enables waiver of jury trial where applicable.
The document outlines House Joint Resolution No 36 proposing Article III amendments to allow Texas Legislatures to establish hospital districts by law in counties, funded by ad valorem taxes, with district voter approval. It details amendment wording and required gubernatorial proclamation and submission to electors, noting printing specifics.
The measure adds Section 63 to Article XVI and authorizes a statewide retirement and disability pension plan for appointive county officials and employees. Participation is voluntary and county referendum required. Administration may join the municipal retirement body. election set for 1949 with a $5,000 appropriation for proclamations and notices.
Leon Sturm, a Beeville resident, spent the weekend with his family, taking time off from work to enjoy family activities and shared leisure.
Mrs Mari lyn Corl and Ward A Stanberry married Aug 14 at 4 00 at the bride s home in Katy The double ring ceremony was performed by Rev Benny Stan berry uncle of the groom The couple will honeymoon at Niagra Falls and reside in Detroit Michigan
The marriage of Miss Lorene Polvado to James Dewees was solemnized Friday evening August 5 at the Kenneth Elkins home in Katy Texas. The bride is daughter of Rev and Mrs George Polvado Vanderpool and the groom is son of Rev and Mrs Joe B Dewees Hempstead. The ceremony was performed by the groom's father with music by Paul Harbin and vocals by Mrs Raymond Barker. Reception followed with cake and punch. The couple will tour Vanderpool Pleasanton and Garner State Park.
Milton Schmidt and family were on vacation last week. Mr and Mrs Jerry Guilier of Texas City are visiting with Mr and Mrs Bert Gassner and children Jo Judy Jamie and Jeanette. Father Bede Beenel taught his cousin Arthur Robin and family Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Fr Bede teaches at St Joseph Seminary in Covington Louisiana.
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