No New Tax Laws This Year Says Rep O H Moore
Representative O H Moore notes no new tax laws passed this session and reviews welfare administration fallout. He cites pension figures across Comanche Erath Hamilton Mills Brown and Eastland counties, with county averages from $17.20 to $20.80 per person and a state average check of $19.23.
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Texas
O. H. Moore
Moore
Erath County
Hamilton County
Mills County
Brown County
Eastland County
White Point Cemetery Assn Holds Semi annual Meeting
The White Point Cemetery Association held its semi annual meeting on May 1. Officers re elected were Doc Edwards president Joe Tupin vice president Mrs J C Helm secretary treasurer Luther McAlilly and O B Phillips committee. Members attended, brought dinner and hoes to clean graves. The roken entrance and sign are complete and the gate will be ready soon. A number paid dues and a substantial sum was subscribed for a rock fence.
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White Point
Mercer Gap Helpers Club Meeting Notes
The Mercer Gap Helpers Club met Tuesday afternoon with members exchanging gifts and handling business. They did not quilt for anyone that day due to the Workers' Conference but plan to quilt for Mrs. Roy Tupin and Mrs. Olen Coulter two weeks later. all welcome to attend.
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Ira Fletcher
Mercer Gap Helpers Club
Workers’ Conference
Roy Tupin
Olen Coulter
Community News Notes and Weekend Visits
Sunday and weekend social visits span Dublin Edna Hill and nearby towns with family gatherings stir by Laird Caulbough Porter and Taylor. A rain blessed crops. Edna Hill store closes. Simon Collingsworth moved to Lamkin. others visit relatives across Stephenville Proctor and Lamkin area.
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W. L. Gee
Genevie
Wanda Nell Faulkner
Norvell Capell
Granbury
Slim Capell
Billy Bruce
Gene Gilbreath
Edna Hill
Simon Collingsworth
Douglas
Hyrm Barnett Place
Lamkin
Kathryn Huckbee
Helen Frances Taylor
Ward School Faculty Honors Recent Bride
Mrs. O. J. Beckworth the former Mrs. Pearl Sloan Phipps was honored by West Ward School faculty and Mrs. H. N. Goodson on Friday evening April 30. An outdoor picnic supper was served in Mrs. Goodson's garden and gifts were presented to the honoree after the refreshments.
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O. J. Beckworth
Pearl Sloan Phipps
West Ward
H. N. Goodson
Goodson
Berta Goodson
Correction clarifies Mary Frances Moore's marital status
In The Chief's last issue Mary Frances Moore was called Mrs Moore. Her mother Mrs George Bagley says Mary Frances is not married and the correction is provided.
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Mary Frances Moore
FSA Declares War On Insects In Garden Bulletin
A wartime style public notice from the FSA urges gardeners to train and equip for insect control. It lists pests such as the Spotted Cucumber Beetle Tomato Fruitworm Blister Beetle and others with practical control methods and safety notes for households.
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FSA
Richter
Paris
Letter From Soldier In North Africa
A soldier writes from North Africa describing sand and dust challenges, weather wishes, and duty. He notes sand blow, dust masks and goggles, dry heat, and longing to be home while emphasizing freedom and duty.
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North Africa
Africa
Letter From a Soldier Abroad Reflects Homesickness
A personal note from Truman A. Hornsby serving with the 86th Fighter Squadron 79th Group APO 485 New York City appeals for readers to understand refugees and displaced people seeking return home. He writes by candlelight expressing longing for a country and hope for going back home, sending greetings to all.
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Truman A. Hornsby
APO
New York City
New York
McCarthy Birth of Daughter Rita Rae Announced
Pvt and Mrs D Ray McCarthy announce the birth of a daughter at the German Hospital on May 10 at 7 30 am. Rita Rae weighed 8 pounds. Father serves in the Air Corps stationed at Emporia Kansas. Mrs McCarthy, formerly Coreta Holden Comanche Route 2, has been with her parents and now with her sister in De Leon.
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D. Ray McCarthy
German Hospital
Rita Rae
Air Corps
Emporia
Kansas
McCarthy
Coreta Holden
Comanche
E. D. Holden
Herman Jones
de Leon
Mrs. C. L. McCamey Honored with Family Shower
Mrs. C. L. McCamey was honored Sunday as relatives showered her with gifts and a delicious lunch. Attendees included Major and Mrs. T. K. Thomas of San Antonio, Mrs. Daisy Robertson and daughters Aurealia and Augustine of Dallas, W. A. McCay of Dallas, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Adams of Gustine, Mr. and Mrs. George Stephens and son of Board Church, and Thomas Witt Moore.
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C. L. McCamey
Major
T. K. Thomas
San Antonio
Daisy Robertson
Aurealia and
Augustine
Dallas
W. A. McCay
Wayne Adams
Gustine
George Stephens
Board Church
Thomas Witt Moore
Mercer Gap Community Notes From a Busy Week
Mercer Gap residents joined the Baptist Workers Conference last Tuesday for a meaningful gathering. Local families hosted visitors and a Friday fish supper at C. W. Murphree’s home. Neva Williford of Brownwood visited Jess Williford’s family. Baccalaureate exercises at Comanche drew several from the area. A string of relatives and friends visited Tom McKinzie and family Sunday as Will McKinzie faced illness with transfer to German Hospital forthcoming.
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Baptist Workers Conference
Clarence Edwards
Comanche
T. O. Rogers
Ira Fletcher
Owen
C. W. Murphree
Neva Williford
Brownwood
Jess Williford
Charlie Rogers and Sons of
Fort Worth
Tom Gore
Emitt Gore
Ethel Rogers
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J. C. Evertt
LaRue Holland
Mary Joyce Buckler
Proctor
Edith Salyer
Jack Richeard
Stephenville
Billy Ruth Gandy
Billy Jean Hayes
Freeda Linhand
Atwood Hatchery Poultry Health Service
Dr. Salsbury
Nic-Sal
Br Halal LP A Poultry Wealth Service
Greece
McCarthys
U. S
Sam
W. C. House
C. F. Denny
Comanche County
Seersuckers
Chambrays
Ginghams
Batistes
Novit’s
Vada Stephens
Sgt
Fred
Die Ransbotton
Camp Bowie
Curtis McKinzie
Zim Rogers
Harmony
Tom McKinzie
M. L. Brown
Herbert
Walter White
Artie Huggins
Bill McEwing
Grand Prairie
McEwing
Velmer
Wilmot McKinzie
Will McKinzie
McKinzie
Robertson
Roberson Hatchery
Shuford Robertson
Prop
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