Howington Reports On Texas Legislature Progress And Load Limits
Frank Howington from the 104th District discusses slow start due to many new members, notes House passage of H R No 76 on delinquent taxes, and H B No 15 delay. He advocates a scientific load limit similar to neighboring states, cites tax data from Comanche and Mills counties, and urges enforcement and public respect for truck and speed laws.
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Rambo Family Thankful for Kindness After Loss
The family of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Rambo expresses sincere appreciation for the kindness and sympathy shown during their illness and death. Floral offerings touched their hearts and prayers are asked for blessings from God for all who helped. The children, grandchildren, and relatives.
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W. F. Rambo
Dancer Billie Mack Joins Harley Sadler Brownwood Show
Billie Mack the celebrated child dancer and clever steel guitarist appears with Harley Sadler in Brownwood for four nights starting February 20. The act joins the usual vaudeville for the run at Sadler's tent theatre near Brownwood on the Brady highway with free parking and numbered seats via phone reservation.
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Celver
Harley Sadler
Brownwood
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Sadler
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Brady Highway
Pie Supper Success Promotes New Song Books
Trinity reports a successful Friday pie supper and notes new song books were ordered from the proceeds. Local visits include Mr. and Mrs. Jim Barton of Pioneer to Mrs. Lizzie Welch, and extended trips by W. G. Hancock family to Mullin. J. H. Weaver of Gorman and Mrs. Estel Weaver visited H. Frank family, while Hancock and children also spent the weekend with Barbara.
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Pioneer
Lizzie Welch
W. G. Hancock
Mullin
Hancock
Barbara
J. H. Weaver
Gorman
Estel Weaver
H. Frank and
What Selectees Take With Them To Army Camps
When young men are called for a year of training under the Selective Service Act they may bring only a minimal hand baggage and must not bring autos. They will receive barrack bags and foot lockers on arrival. They should bring one pair of serviceable shoes and any athletic gear, and musical instruments like guitars or banjos are encouraged. Small photos are allowed. large pictures have no room. Firearms and liquor are forbidden and will be confiscated. Visitors will be limited near reception centers. Individuals are responsible for safekeeping money and valuables. Well stocked libraries and reading rooms will be available at reception centers and posts. periodicals should not be forwarded until the selectee is sent from the induction station.
Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Moves
Mrs. Lee Ada Medley of Olden visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Prazier, last week. Mrs. Iva Edwards and son of San Angelo stayed with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Val Loudermilk. Maurine Booth returns home from Warm Springs Hospital where she is recovering from infantile paralysis and walking with crutches and braces. Jess Booth and wife sold their farm to W. J. Broughton and now live in De Leon. Earl Williams of Fort Worth and his wife visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Stephenson, with Mrs. Williams staying briefly. D. H. Williams, Earl’s father, formerly of Gustine and now in Fort Worth, also visited Stephenson.
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Lee Ada Medley
Olden
G. J. Prazier
Iva Edwards
San Angelo
Val Loudermilk
Maurine Booth
Warm Springs
Foundation
Jess Booth
Maurine
Reception Center Procedures for Selectees
The document outlines Postal Cards for notifying relatives of arrival at the Reception Center and upon transfer to final station. It lists toiletries and limited clothing, with uniforms issued within 24 hours after arrival. Typing practice paper at The
Local visitors and weekend guests noted around Comanche
Cecil McPherson and Horace Brownwood spent the week here. Mr. and Mrs. W A McGlothlin visited Jim McGlothlin and family at Comanche. Guy Rudd of Goldthwaite spent Sunday with Bart McPherson. Junior Isham of Stephenville visited relatives last weekend. B O Caraway visited his father at Gustine Sunday. Jewell Cox and daughters visited relatives in Stephenville Saturday. Nell York of Comanche visited her parents Sunny. Jack O Dell and son of Comanche visited Mr Magness Sunday.
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Cecil McPherson
Horace Brownwood
W. A. McGlothlin
Jim McGlothlin
Comanche
Guy Rudd
Goldthwaite
Bart McPherson
Junior Isham
Stephenville
B. O. Caraway
Gustine
Jewell Cox
Nell York
Jim McPherson
Sunny
Jack O'Dell
Magness
Texas Bureau of Business Research Reports 1940 and 1980 Figures
The Texas Bureau of Business Research site cites an additional 25 million dollars for 1940 and another 25 million for 1980, totaling 50 million in cited growth figures.
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Texas Bureau of Busine Research
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