Flood inquiry debate over Colorado River authority power vs flood control
The Lower Colorado River Authority board invites a government investigation into flood causes and dam operation. Senator Connally and congressmen urged state led inquiry as farmers pressed for stronger state oversight while Johnson noted Marshall Ford Dam plans and Roosevelt era expansions. The resolution asserts the flood’s unprecedented scale and the dam system’s role, urging public trust and expert engineering study to improve flood control and power generation.
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United States
Tom Connally
J. J. Mansfield
Columbus
Lyndon B. Johnson
Austin
W. H. McDonald
Allred
Mfetonata
William. McCru
Linsle
Ickes
A. J
Nic Nibheed
Hhe
Alfrect
Ority
Besato
Marshal Ford
Fayesté
Sud Na Foulge
Dove ¢ Waynar
L. of
LaGrange
E E. Irwin
Advancy Board
Bulak
Travis County
Itone
Haven
Connally
Tekes
Mansfield
Colorado
House Rivers and Harbors
Johnson
Rooks
Marshall Pord
Phe
Paid subscription policy urged to Headlight readers
The Headlight appeals to subscribers with overdue or discontinued papers to adopt a paid in advance policy. It argues that credit terms lead to unpaid accounts and potential losses, noting postal regulations prevent sending papers after discontinuation and urging renewals or payments to avoid service interruption. It acknowledges some readers may be offended but emphasizes business practicality and community responsibility.
Presbyterian Auxiliary Meeting at Mrs Frank Stephens Home
The Womens Auxiliary of the Presbyterian Church met with Mrs Frank Stephens on Tuesday. Sixteen members and three visitors attended. The afternoon featured quilt piecing and buffet refreshments. Guests admired the hostess’s newly decorated interior.
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Womens Auxiliary
The
Presbyterian Church
Frank Stephens
Epa
Lovellette
Henry Beckman
Addie Jo Johnson
Texas farmers to get 400000 cotton cast
Fritz Engelhard from Austin announced that the Texas Co operative Association will distribute 400000 among 73000 Texas cotton growers. The payout is a return from reserves built by members who delivered cotton 1923 to 1931. The association, started in 1921, handled 2.5 million bales and now routes marketing through the American Cotton Cooperative Association in New Orleans.
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Fritz Engelhard
Austin
Texas Cooperative Association
Texas
Texas Farms Bureau Cotton Association
Card of Thanks and Local Noticess
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for kindness during illness and death of wife and mother. Also notes Navy enlistment of Booker and Evans at Houston station, with six other South Texas men heading to Norfolk. Mentions Mayo Clinic patient B H Daily’s recovery, visits from Sam Boothe and family, and local social updates including Audry Ruggles’ return home and Houston visits.
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G. Thoms
Joe PD
Luna
Booker “T" Wyynn
Charles Evans
Columbus
United States Navy
Houston
Norfolk
Virginia
Joe D. Lima
Texas Board Resolution Calls for Independent Inquiry
The board seeks qualified unbiased engineers to thoroughly investigate all complaints and determine blame if any, appealing to Texas citizens to cooperate in making the Lower Colorado River Authority a public service. Copies will be sent to state and federal officials and the press for public information.
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Te Boay
Lower
Colorado River Authority
Raymond Brooks
Daily Press
Colorado River
Ang Wu Ube
Hat Buchanan
Colorado Rover
Brady
San Saba
Berl
Buchana Dam
Buchanan
Buchanan Dam
Concho River
Llano River
Lo Inv Board
Austin
Marshall Ford Dam
Reclamation Busrea
Board of Directors
Colonile
Tie Board
Pattes
Floeg
Tts
Exis
Gulf
Texas
Uns
Ilias
Bett
Collector of elephants adds to her menagerie
Miss Vera Warrock of Rosebud expands her elephant collection after a Headlight feature drew letters from readers. She notes readers in the region sent offerings following the story and jokes about printer s ink. Also mentions local births and visitors including Joe D. Luna and Postmaster R. E. Maze reporting rainfall and city travel.
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Vera Warrock
Rosebud
Miss Warrock
Joe D. Luna
Miss Norma Jean Duty Appended by Surgery
Miss Norma Jean Duty was taken to Lobbe Sugiriand hospital Thursday where she underwent an operation for Appendicitis that morning. Friends will be glad to know that her condition is improving. The rest of the text discusses speed on highways and a San Marcos Record exhortation, ending with a fragmented dialogue.
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Norma Jean Duty
Lobbe Sugiriand Hospital
Dallas
San Antonio
Reader address updates ease paper mail errors
The Headlight asks readers to notify address changes promptly to avoid missed copies and wasted mail. Includes a joke block about scared lovers and a Sabbath tale, plus a note on a Houston visit by Mrs. W. J Wright and family of Mrs. R. M. Pitegerald.
Flood relief loans slated for Colorado valley farmers
Farm Security Administration regional director C M Evans said emergency loan money will reach borrowers within 10 days. Special measures will expand aid by transferring funds or opening temporary offices in flooded counties. Financing offers 5 percent interest for up to five years to replace livestock and restore normal farming activity.
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Colorado River Valley
C. M Evans
Farm Security Administration
College Station
Evans
Colorado Valley
Presbyterian Church Sermons by Rev Charles Nelbell in area
Rev Charles L Nelbell of Houston preached at the Presbyterian church here on Sunday and will conduct both morning and evening services on the next two Sundays. The public is invited to attend. Ben Howard of Houston visited relatives and friends here, while Tom Haley, described as a local Beau Brummel, returned home after a week’s visit to his aunt Mrs John H Poster in LaPorte.
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Charles L. Nelbell
Houston
Ben Howard
Tom Haley
Atnt
John H. Poster
LaPorte
Funeral Guests From Out of Town Attend Mrs. Thomas Rites
Relatives and friends from Houston San Felipe Angleton and East Bernard gathered Tuesday for the funeral of Mrs. G. E. Thomas. Attendees included Mrs. Charles Kunze Mr. and Mrs. Webb Williams Mrs. W. P. Wade, Miss Billy Wade, Mr. and Mrs. B. D. Fussell and daughters Loma Lee and Doris, plus Miss Leona Glueck who came from Houston.
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G. E. Thomas
Charles Kunze
San Felipe
Webb Williams
W. P. Wade
Billy Wade
Houston
B.D. Pussell
Loma Lee
Doris Fussell
Angle-4 Ton
Harvey White
Jewe
Joyce
East Berane
Leona Glueck
Alyn Glueck
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Subscriptions with expired terms are urged to renew as statements are mailed. If you have not received a statement, mail your check now. Bargain offers are unlikely due to higher paper costs and new taxes. Those not remitting in time will have their subscription discontinued.
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Uncle Sam
Renna
Friends
Piper Mills
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Miss Audry Ruggles
Bell- Vile
Buster Johnson
Texas National Guard
Boome
H. H. Johnson
Texas Natonal Guard
Mrs. Pryor Simmons
the Pryor
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Joe Stafford
City
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Pana
Tulane Gordon
Paul Twane Gordon
Jor D. Lunas
R. EB. Maze
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Ep “Tye
Sonny
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W. J Wright
R. M. Pitegerald
Philco Farm
Philco
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Marvin Sprain
Austin County
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Humble Company
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