Pointer guidance on handling checks in the Texas session
The Austin report notes the 51st Legislature seeks over 18 million for institutions while Texas public safety director Colonel Homer Garrison Jr outlines fraud losses of about 15 million from hot checks last year. He lists six tips: verify endorser, require ID, avoid fake IDs, identify passers, beware large checks for small bills, keep printed checks secure, and remember endorsements determine a check’s value.
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Austin
State Board of Hospitals and Special Schools
Homer Garrison, Jr
Texas Department of Public Safety
Texas
Garrison
Milano Man Will Teach In Port Arthur
Leslie Mullins of Milano is among 45 students of Southwest Texas State Teachers College who have found teaching positions in the last month through the College Place ment Office. The placement office, part of the public service department under Dr. Pat Norwood, helps about 400 to 500 students find jobs. Mullins will teach at Port Arthur elementary school. Also noted, Mr and Mrs W C Allen visited Mrs Allen's sister Mrs Jeanie Jones in Houston Sunday. Jones is recovering well after an operation.
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Leslie Mullins
Milano
Southwest Texas State Teachers College
College
Public Service Department
Pat Norwood
Mullins
Port Arthur
W. C. Allen
Mr. Allen
Mrs
Jeanie Jones
Houston
Gibb Terry of Hoyte Makes Business Trip
Gibb Terry of Hoyte traveled to Cameron on Thursday for a business visit.
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Gibb Terry
Hoyte
Cameron
Milam County Farmers Urged to Sign Up for Federal Cotton Insurance
Milam County producers begin enrolling in Federal All-Risk Cotton Crop Insurance for 1950. Alva E. Sanders urges eligible farmers to add the protective coverage now, noting the premium is a small investment to safeguard labor and money spent on cotton production. He calls it a sound business practice already standard in other industries.
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Milam County
Alva E. Sanders
PMA
Sanders
Insurance as Crop Loss Protection and Business Sense
The text argues that crop disaster insurance helps farmers recover from unavoidable losses and is sound business practice whether they have substantial assets or have debts tied to farming. It frames insurance as protection for what one has, safeguarding investment and loans.
Small Arms Firing Training Announced for National Guard
Maj. Gen. Kenneth F. Cramer announced weekend small arms firing for National Guard units nationwide. About 350,000 guardsmen will train before field encampments next summer with 19,000 expected at Camp Hood in summer 1950. Two extra drill periods and two days pay will support the program, funded from normal appropriations.
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Army National Guard
Kenneth F. Cramer
National Guard Bureau
Camp Hood
Yee High Homemakers Observe St Valentine
Yee High Homemakers marked St Valentine with refreshments and heart shaped treats. HM II members Barbara Weems Barbara Jenness Johnnie Glass Susie Matthews organized tuna sandwiches chips and cookies. HM III served Mary Ann Glenn Nadine Clifton Edith Baldridge lime punch while Nora Partee aided. Lee Edge joined as a new senior member. HM Ib staged a play by Maggie Schultz Ann Brock Kate McLane Charlotte Collins Betty Clark. Donald Thweatt FHA Sweetheart visited. HM Ila served fruit punch cookies and tea sandwiches. classes emphasize citizenship and character.
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Barbara Weems
Barbara Jenness
Johnnie Glass
Susie Matthews
Mary Ann Glenn
Nadine Clifton
Edith Baldridge
Nora Partee
Lee Edge
Maggie Schultz
Ann Brock
Kate McLane
Charlotte Collins
Betty Clark
Valentine
Donald Thweatt
Alton Fuchs
HM Ila
Black Hawk Ointment Stated For Itch Relief
Leo Lnake Drug Store offers Black Hawk Ointment with a guarantee at prices 60 cents and 1 dollar for relief from eczema tetter ringworm athletes foot prickly heat and sores on children.
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Leo Lnake Drug Store
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DU Pont Duco
Carey Lumber
A. E. Matula
Cameron, Texas
B. M. McMillion
Buckholts, Texas
GMC
General Motors
John Muse Motor Co
North Fannin
Burial Insurance
Marek - Burns Burial Association
Yee High
St. Valentine
Cee Ey
Buick
John Muse Motor Company
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