Waller County Census Reports Shifts in 1930 Population
The 1930 census for Waller County shows a net population drop of 769 with Precinct 5 containing Patterson and Brookshire recording an increase of 728. Precincts 1 through 4 and 6 all show decreases in population, while Hempstead and Brookshire remain unincorporated. If the total population fails to exceed ten thousand on recheck, two county offices may merge under the State constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waller County
A. J. Chapman
Justice
Patterson and
Brookshire
County Road Fund Raised by Car License Revenue
W. T. Sartain turned over to the County Treasurer the sum of 17,063 collected from 1930 car licenses. The amount will be credited to the Road and Bridge fund of the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Sartain
Figures From Collectors Office On Delinquents
Tax collector office at Hempstead reveals delinquent tax figures under contract with Harper & Harper for 1929 30. State county and school taxes total 17959.99. prior year collection was 11967.81. Compare costs and warrants issued 12566.85, noting long term impact on taxpayers.
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Hempstead
Commissioner’s Court
Harper & Harper
W. T. Sartain
Times
Brookshire Personal Notes Quietly Roundup Visitors
J Ehemann Jr and family visited relatives in Houston last weekend. Judge Wheeler stopped by Brookshire midweek. A number of Brookshirites attended the Maifest in Brenham. Various locals visited Houston for events and relatives, including Miss Roberts of Waller and Mrs Sorsby, Dr Donigan and wife, and several Entrops. Community members report visits, church events, and holidays across multiple towns.
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J. Ehemann Jr
Houston
Brenham
Bains
A Dy
D Mills
M. E
Fulshear
Notice of Tax Compliance by Waller County Official
Waller County Judge I W M Wheeler declares no delinquent taxes for twenty years and attaches receipts from W T Sartain and Maurice Kempe confirming all state city and school taxes paid on all Wheeler properties in Hempstead Texas. Statements certify no delinquent notices or taxes due as of May 20 1930.
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I. W. M. Wheeler
Waller County
W. T. Sartain
Maurice Kempe
Hempstead
W. M
Kate Wheeler
W.M. Wheeler
Texas
Kate
W. M. Wheeler
T. Best
A. D. Gatson
C E Schmidt Announces for Sheriff of Waller County
The Times reports Chas E Schmidt seeks the Democratic Primary nomination for Sheriff of Waller County. Born in the county, ex service man, farmer and cattle raiser from Precinct 6, Schmidt cites five years as a deputy and promises to enforce the law without fear or favor. He is married with one child and is Frank Holik’s son in law.
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the Times
Chase Schmidt
Waller County
Shower for Bride Hosts and Gifted Guests
Mesdame Julia Newell and H Seidel co hosted a Friday shower at Mrs Seidel home for Mrs Donald King formerly Miss Mabel Verne Cooper. Guests received many pretty and useful gifts as punch was served.
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Julia Newell
H. Siedel
Seidel
Donald King
Mabel Verne Cooper
Punch
Pattison School Closes After Notable Wednesday Play
The Pattison School staged a senior pupils' play last Wednesday with strong crowd turnout and door receipts of 41 dollars. The school will close today.
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Pattison School
Hempstead High School Announces June Commencement
Miss Alice Juanita Urban, daughter of County Surveyor C. H. Urban and Hempstead resident, announces Hempstead High School commencement exercises scheduled for June. The note identifies the organizer and confirms the date framing for the town’s graduation event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hempstead High School
Alice Juanita Urban
C. H. Urban
Hempstead
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Precinct
Collectors
Miss Roberts of
Waller
Mra. W. T. Sorsby
Dr. P M. Donigan
Will Entrop
Oregon
W. F. Entrop
Eileen Bijbijian
A.C Dozier
J. C. Atkinson and Sons
Hugo Stedel
A. B. Anderson
Norris Pier II
Harry Blarkson
Andrew Fleming
Navasota
John Avery
Abilene
J. W. Avery
A. M. Highrabedian
Clyde Rodecape
Baytown
A. D. Burns
Chessell Gra
Adam Birbijian
Stafford
Father M. O'Regan
Sacred Heart Chapel
Bob Gurinan
Leon Harrison
Ferguson
Mesdames
J. C. Day
Chas Bennett
Oswald Lass
Plainview
G. T. Pattison Jr
Pattison
Middlebrooks
Misa Severin
San Filipe
Our City
W.T. Sartain
M. Kempe
Yale
Oxford
Mens Union
R Wear
Mems Fuicni
Wes Byavelters
C. E. Schmidt
Bride
Miss F. Hammerling
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