County judge race promised open records to voters
The writer reports broad support for publishing county records after each commissioners court meeting. If A B Anderson is elected county judge on July 23rd, the minutes will be provided to papers, ending the cloud of doubt and reducing the need for residents to travel to the county seat to inspect the clerk of court records. This move aims to curb extravagance and show taxpayers how their money is spent.
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A. B. Anderson
County Committee to Meet Monday for Runoff Decision
The County Democratic Executive Committee will meet Monday June 20 at 2 p m to decide whether there shall be a runoff primary. June 18 is the last day for candidates for county and precinct officers and for district officers in single county districts. The committee will determine ballot order, estimate costs, and appoint a five member ballot subcommittee.
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Democratic Executive Committee
John Blasingame
Local musical draws attendees from Katy and Hempstead
Chas Hubbard Brandon Leggett Jr Edward Bemus and Austin Harrison attended the musicale in Katy last Thursday night. Miss Irman Castle and Mrs Luther Hawkins of Hempstead spent Tuesday here.
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Chas Hubbard
Brandon Legett Jr
Edward Bemus
Austin Harrison
Katy
Miss Irman Q@astle
Luther Hawkins
Hempstead
Five things to observe in speech and listening
A brief moral verse advises mindful speech and listening. It lists five points to observe about speakers and listeners and urges keeping personal matters private to avoid jeers. The rhyme emphasizes self restraint and discretion.
Notice of Federal Tax on Checks from Farmers State Bank
The Farmers State Bank of Brookshire announces a two cent tax on checks drawn on or after June 21 1932 under the Revenue Act Section 751. The bank will add the tax to the face of each such check presented for payment and will collect by debiting the maker or drawer. patrons urged to ensure sufficient funds to cover checks plus the tax.
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Farmers State Bank of
Brookshire
Notary Public A B Anderson Featured at Times Office
A B Anderson, a notary public, is seen at The Times Office in a brief notice highlighting his official role and location for inquiries or notarization requests.
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A. B. Anderson
Notary Public
Times Office
Committee named to distribute Red C flour in district
W. O. Mills district Red Cross chairman announced a flour shipment for distribution to the needy. The car from Austin will arrive early next week. Named to distribute are B. D. Legett E. B. Rapsilver Brookshire L. Cliett A. M. Taylor Pattison and Willie Stefka Sunny Side. The committee will meet today to plan operations.
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W. OD. Mills
Red Cross
Austin
B. D.legett
E. BE. Rapsilver
Brookshire
L. Cliett
A.M. Taylor
Pattison
Willie Stefka
Sunny Side
20 Feet Front Street Property Sells for 3000
Monday M Manasion of Union City New Jersey conveyed 20 feet front by 140 feet deep on Front Street with a building to Jue Harrison for 3000. The site lies between Wilpitz Market and G H Zahimen and is described as one of the town's best business stands.
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Front Street
M. Manasion
Union City
N. J
Jue
Harrison
Wilpitz Market
G. H Zahimen
Rainfall Boosts Crops Across County After Last Friday
Last Friday a general county rain benefited corn and other crops. Reports from Howth Hempstead and Waller confirm widespread rainfall that was greatly needed for young crops.
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Howth
Hempstead
Waller
Fields Store Cemetery Association Basket Picnic
The Fields Store Cemetery Association announces its annual basket picnic and dinner on July 4 at Fields Store grounds. The entertainment committee plans appropriate activities and all are invited to bring a basket and enjoy a day of recreation.
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Fields Store
Annual Music Recital at Katy High School Audition
Mrs A P Smith presented a June 9 recital in Katy High School auditorium featuring Alma Maurine Smith Ruth Pattison Geraldine Wander Elizabeth Cliett Wilma Vaughn Francis Miller Joyce Morrison Malvonee Bryan Celeta Bryan Roberta Wright John Henry Wright Orma Maness Morria Oliphant and former pupils Eve Baird and Juanita Vauga. Mary Peddycord sang and Ruth Corrine Luce performed a tap dance. Rev J Wilson visiting Hempstead with daughter Mrs Claude Dewees.
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A. P. Smith
Katy High School
Alica Maurine Smith
Ruth Pattison
Geraldine Wander
Elizabeth Cliett
Wilma Vaughn
Francis Miller
Joyce Morrison
Malvonee Bryan
Celeta Bryan
Roberta Wright
John Henry Wright
Orma Maness
Morria Oliphant
Eve Baird
Juanita Vauga
Waller Constable Struck by Auto on Highway
Waller constable H V Robertson, 63, was knocked down and injured Saturday night on the Walter Hempstead Highway in Waller when hit by an automobile driven by RK Burnath of Bryan. Robertson, with ranchman P D Wood, was attended to and taken to Prairie View for examination. Wood was uninjured. The driver stopped and assisted.
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Waller
H. V. Robertson
RK. L. Burnath
Bryan
Robertson
P. D. Wood
Waller County
Walter Hempstead
Prairie View
Oil Firm Leases 4000 Acres South of Waller
Seven Wells Oil Company is securing a four thousand acre block about three miles south of Waller. Development expected within 90 days after lease completion. Frank Greicher leads the leasing effort and says operation starts promptly once leases are secured.
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Seven Wells Oil Company
Waller
Frank Greicher
Baptist Meeting to Begin Sunday
Rev. C. S. Andrews of Madisonville will begin a tent meeting Sunday morning at 11 o clock and continue through the week. He will be assisted by Rev. O. J. Cole of Richmond. Everyone is invited to attend.
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C. S. Andrews
Madisonville
Brother Andrews
The
Baptist Church
O. J. Cole
Richmond
Tax Dig Is Hurting Bank Patrons Slow Panic Prompted
Cashier A Agopian of the Farmer State Bank comments on the federal tax on bank checks set to take effect soon. He notes that after reviewing thirty days of pass through checks the cost to bank patrons will be about 100 dollars per month. He warns that recent federal taxes will strain people's pockets amid a severe world panic.
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A Agopian
Farmer State Bank
Methodist Revival Draws Crowds At Local Church
For ten days the revival at the Methodist Church drew large crowds with morning and evening services. Businesses closed 10 to 11 am and 7 pm to allow full attendance with Rev. H. V. Watte of Athens delivering the sermons.
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Methodist Church
H. V. Watte
Athens
Mr. Radsilver Plans 48 Can Pressure Canner Plant
Er Rapsilver began this week erecting a building to house a 48 can pressure canner. The structure and equipment will be sanitary in every way per government plans.
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ER. E Rapsilver
Marshall families visit with grandparents in Katy
H C Marshall and family from Houston spent last Sunday here with their parents W C Marshall and wife. Miss Hazel Marshall joined them returning home with her parents. Mrs Max Wander and daughters Geraldine and Verna Hileen Birbijian Jessie Dozier and Billie Louise McKay enjoyed the musicale in Katy last week.
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H. (C. Marshall
George Marshall
Houston
W. C. Marshall
Hazel Marshall
Max Wander
Geraldine and
Verna
Hileen Birbijian
Jessie Dozier
Billie Louise -McKay
Katy
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Anon
Brookshire’s
Musicale
Rev. J. Wilson
Claude Dewees
Waller Constable
Baptist Meeting
Congress
MR. Radsilver
RED & White
Ek. H. Martin
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