West Texas Museum seeks historic costumes and period wear
The West Texas Museum on the Texas Tech campus asks for 19th and early 20th century children and adult clothing and related items. They seek World War I and II uniforms, nursing uniforms, shoes, everyday attire, fashion and home magazines for exhibits tied to the Panhandle South Plains Fair anniversary. Call PO 2881 ext 3201 with offers.
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Texas Tech
Museum Women’s Council
H. Earl Archer
Red Cross
C. Paul Mills
State Legislature Approves Six Texas Constitutional Proposals
The 60th Texas Legislature approved six proposed constitutional changes for voter consideration this fall including SJR 6 to fund medical expenses for injured officers, HJR 12 creating a $74 million parks bond, HJR 17 boosting veterans land bonds to $400 million, and other measures affecting taxes, state offices, and mental health funding. The session also advanced fourteen amendments such as SJR 32 to abolish the state property tax by 1976 and SJR 41 boosting welfare spending. The Courts Spea k section notes the Texas Supreme Court overturned a 43-year rule on warning employees about hidden dangers after a welder injury.
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Historical committee seeks early 20th century household items
China glassware tableware vases and housekeeping goods from the early 1900s are welcomed. Sewing tools lamps and recreational games like Parcheesi and Mah Jong are acceptable. Stitchery items knitted or crocheted garments are desired and committee members include Mrs. Z A Moore and others.
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Z.A. Moore
Mable Erwin
Mmes
O.V. Adams
Ruth Broadhurst
Winston P. Brummett
Paul M. Bumpers
Clayton Carter
J.J. Christmann
Ruth Ford
F.E. Green
T.J. Harris
Robert E. Martin
C. Paul Mills
Howard Schmidt
Building Anchorage For Storm Safety At Texas A&M
Texas A&M extension agricultural engineer W S Allen warns county agents that hurricane and tornadic winds paint pressures far beyond the material weight. Builders must tie components together and anchor structures to the ground to prevent failure, especially with concrete masonry walls vulnerable to horizontal wind forces and outward suction. Regular maintenance and secure closures reduce wind damage.
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W.S. Allen
Texas A&m University
Allen
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