Texas Senate Joint Resolution proposes Confederate pensions fund
A 1947 Texas measure would amend Article VII to add Sections 17 and 18, creating a two cent ad valorem tax for Confederate pensions and a five cent tax to finance building and equipment at state colleges. It outlines bond issuance by Texas A&M and UT with funds from the Permanent University Fund, election rules, and an appropriations provision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Texas
Comptroller of Public Accounts
Prairie View Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas
State of Texas
State Comptroller of Public Accounts
Board of Directors
The
Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas
Board of Regents of
University of Texas
Permanent University
Permanent University Fund
AMERICAN BEAUTY Biscuits Promises Uniform Light Texture
A vintage advertisement touts AMERICAN BEAUTY flour for reliable baking results. It promises light tender biscuits with easy dough handling, praising sun ripened wheat and the rich aroma of freshly baked biscuits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Roberts
Virginia Roberts American Beauty Home Baking Institute Dept
Dallas
Texas
Local Visitors and Patient Notes at Newton Memorial
Brenda Kirk, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Kirk, is a patient at Newton Memorial Hospital. Mrs. George Howerton of Paris Texas, visiting her parents here, formerly Johnnie Osburn. T. B. Friend, Distribution of Education supervisor, visited the County Superintendent office Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Massengale of Freeport visited Mrs. Ray Newton of Maysfield this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brenda Kirk
B. L. (Dutch) Kirk
Newton Memorial Hospital
George Howerton
Paris
Texas
Mrs. Howerton
Johnnie Osburn
T. B. Friend
Ralph Massengale
Freeport
Ray Newton
Maysfield
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Senate
John Tarleton Agricultural College
North Texas Agricultural College
Texas State College For Women
Texas College of Arts and Industries
College of Mines and Metallurgy
Texas Technological College
East Texas State Teachers College
North Texas State Teachers College
Sam Houston State Teachers College
Southwest State Teachers College
Stephen F. Austin State Teachers College
Sul Ross State Teachers College
West Texas State Teachers College
Sue Jones
Flour
Ares
Life Insurance
Baskin
Cameron
South Crockett
Santa Fe
Anderle Lumber Co., Inc
Radio Flash
National Farm and Home Hour
Everett Mitchell
NBC
ALLIS
Chalmers Sales and Service
P. Matyastik
P. O. Box
Alice Savings
N. Wright Street
Alice, Texas
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