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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1968
Page
11
Guidance for finishing crocheted tablecloths or bedspreads describes marking the desired size on the wrong side, driving short nails along the lines, and dampening and stretching the piece over the nails to dry. This blocking method yields a professional, even look.
Public notice announces a Texas constitutional amendment proposal to allow tax exemptions for equipment or improvements that reduce air and water pollution, with the election set for November 1968. The measure outlines permissive authority for legislators to exempt capital investments meeting specified environmental standards.
Public notice outlines Constitutional Amendment Eight HJR49 placing changes to Section 21 Article 16 Texas Constitution. It adopts bid contracts for stationery printing while excluding certain items and prohibits government officials from contract interests. It also proposes removing provisions on fuel purchase and furnishing Legislature and on approvals by Governor Secretary of State and Comptroller.
Mrs Gladys Kolander retired state home demonstration agent for the Texas Agricultural Extension Service has been elected to Who's Who of American Women based on her career as an educator. She lives in Bryan Texas and has served as home demonstration agent home management specialist district agent and home supervisor with the Farm Security Administration. She taught home economics in Upshur and Titus Counties and holds degrees from East Texas State College and Purdue University. Kolander was born in Williamson and Upshur Counties. There is plenty of money to be made for those who hustle for it.
Public notice details proposed Constitutional Amendment Number Nine SJR4 for Texas amending Section 48a Article III to allow state contributions based on full salary of Teacher Retirement System members. It calls for submission to voters on the November 1968 ballot, with governor to issue proclamation and publish required notices.
The state proposes adding Section 1-1 to Article VIII to allow the Legislature to refund the tax on the first sale of cigars and tobacco products sold at retail within Texarkana and any Texas city or town contiguous to Texarkana. The amendment text appears on printed ballots and outlines authority and rate limits.
Mrs M J Craig Jr the Kendrick Memorial Library and Mrs Erwin Moore will join more than 30 Texas and New Mexico librarians at a three day Public Library Reference workshop at Texas Tech August 28 30 directed by Lola Rivers Thompson UT Austin. Host R C Janeway says the workshop sponsored by the Texas State Library Lubbo ck City County libraries and Texas Tech library offers free registration with costs for travel lodging and meals borne by participants.
Mr and Mrs L W Thomas of Pie Town New Mexico and their seven children held a weekend family reunion Attending were Lennie Halsell and Ruth Halsell with children of Brownfield Texas J C Thomas and son of Fort Worth Don Brand and sons of Euless Paul Thomas of Grants New Mexico Brennie Hultquist and children of Omaha Nebraska and Leon Thomas and children of La Grande Oregon Not present were Kenneth Thomas Virginia Thomas and Opal Ellis
The Youth Choir of the First Baptist Church Lovington New Mexico will give a special program at Challis Baptist Church on Friday at 8 p.m. Director is O V Keith. The choir has toured Texas this summer. Refreshments will be served after the program.
A collage of social visits, arrivals and family events from Bowie, Big Springs, Hico, and surrounding areas. Included are funeral services for O L Gandy of Bowie, a newborn girl for Delbert and wife on Buckley Street, and local residents visiting relatives or attending ceremonies. Names include Drake, Salsbury, Jones, Ward, Gorrell, Dyke, Chenault, with vessels like Brownfield and General Hospital appearing in context.
Public notice outlines proposed Texas constitutional amendment to Section 64 adding consolidation of government offices in El Paso and Tarrant Counties and allows inter subdivision contracts for governmental functions. Election set for the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November 1968 with specified ballot wording.
A proposed Texas constitutional amendment would add Section 52a to Article III enabling counties cities and towns to issue revenue bonds for industrial development with ad valorem tax limitations and anticipatory legislation validity. The governor will issue the proclamation and set election publication requirements.
Public notice describes proposed Texas constitutional change adding a new section to Article VIII. It exempts merchandise in temporary public warehouse custody from ad valorem tax if moved by regulated or private carriers, held six months or less, with out of state destination stated. Election set for November 1968.
Public notice describes proposed Texas Constitutional Amendment Fourteen HJR22 to remove Section 18 and add a new rule restricting legislators from holding other civil offices during their term. It targets the November 1968 election turnout with the stated wording and potential adoption if a majority votes for it.
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