State capital highlights and Texas lease sale details
The record notes open issues in state capital matters resembling 1567 problems, with several lease sales announced for Permanent Free School Lands. It reports 143 tracts leased at an average of 635 per acre and 52 Gulf of Mexico tracts fetching 3.807 million dollars. July cigarette tax revenues rose by 1.3 million compared with 1965, while the Land Commissioner announced the 1966 gas lease sale schedule with nomination deadline September 16.
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Perman Fund
Gulf of Mexico
Ben Bamves
Jerry Sadter Nag
Seyamber
Wesleyan Guild Seeks Fish Supper Meeting
Wesleyan Guild plans a Thursday Aug 11 gathering at 7 pm with a covered dish supper. Methodists and Guild members are invited to attend as they discuss the evening's program.
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TRS Guild
Nada Christian Mothers Hear Report at State League
The Nada Christian Mothers held its last regular meeting on July 24 at 2 p.m. Delegates included Mrs. Frieda Kobeseh reporting from the Catholic State League Convention. The fundraising drive during duty proved very successful. Attendees included Mrs. Albert Gold, Mrs. FL AL Schoelmann, Mrs. Ben Pavly, Mr. P.M. Schoellmann, and Mrs. Monie Krenek. Father E. J. Bily addressed the group on dogeney.
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Nada Christian Mothers
Frieda Kobeseh
Catholic State League
Albert Gold
FL AL Schoelmann
Ben Pavly
P.M. Schoellmann
Monrie
Krenek
Eagle Lake Firemen Hold Second Practice of Month
Eagle Lake volunteers conducted their second monthly practice last Monday. Next morning responders planned an outreach message urging home safety amid hot weather and urging residents to limit stove usage and digital services after hours to prevent fires.
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Eagle Lake
Almes
Shower for bride to be Miss Dowdy Saturday
Mesdames Thomas Wiese and Honor with Miss Dowdy host a bridal shower Saturday afternoon at the Thomases home. Guests gathered for gifts and games as the bride to be, Miss Dowdy, arrived in a decorative corsage. A tea spread with white and gold decor followed, and Miss Dowdy is the upcoming bride of Carroll Dale Ham of Houston.
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Mesdames Thomas
Wiese
Honor
Miss Dowdy
Ro Thomas
Alvin
Thomases
Jenoree
CH. Matthes
Lee
Tp, Dowdy
Joe D. Luna
Pred Rinka
Constitutional Amendment One On Ballot Proposed
Public notice outlines proposed constitutional amendment to Article VII adding a Section designating land used for agricultural purposes for tax assessment. It details qualifying criteria, sworn statements, inspection, three year use requirement, penalties, and mineral valuation exclusions. Election slated for November 1966 with voting options for and against.
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Public Notice
Forst Tax Assessor
Public Hospital District Amendment Proposed in Texas
The Texas Legislature moves to amend Article IX to allow creation and operation of hospital districts across counties with bonds for construction and improvements. The measure details ownership and taxpayer provisions, consolidating debt within district boundaries and enabling state oversight of hospital care funding.
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Saint Resoluno
Brats
Texas
Countica
Constitutional Amendment on Hospital Districts Ballot
A proposed constitutional amendment in Texas requires voter approval to create hospital districts and sets tax, bond, and dissolution rules. It outlines that districts may levy taxes up to 75 cents per $100, limits bonds, and ensures funds aren’t treated as state or city obligations. An election after the first Monday in November 1966 would decide its adoption, with governing proclamations and publication requirements.
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Boun Aries
Rae
Teallstrict
Auch
Horni
State of
Texas
State Capitol
Court of Criminal Appeals
Rose Artoon
Vemsbye
shiDie Loau
Flo Ner Bers
Twe
Wwe
WCJC Pre Registration Before Aug 19
Wharton County Junior College students may pre register for the fall semester by August 19, per registrar Mrs Pat Tye Ward. Official registration dates are September 7, 2, and 5. Pre registration is in the Registrar's Office from 8 am to noon and 1 to 3 pm, Monday through Friday.
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Wharton County Junior College
Pattye Ward
Rean
Eri
New Student Admission Requirements and Veteran Benefits
New students must submit a transcript, admission application, and health exam. Veterans using GI benefits should contact the Veterans Administration for instructions to apply or receive benefits. Other veterans may apply under the Texas Serviceman's Readjustment Act. Before registration, a veteran must provide an honorable discharge and a GI benefits expiration form.
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G. I
Incus Veteran's Administration Office
Texas Serviceman's Readjustment
Lts
Proposed Constitutional Amendment Nine on the Ballot Texas
Proposed constitutional amendment to alter the Court of Criminal Appeals structure with five judges, terms, vacancies by appointment, and clerk provisions. Ballot text instructs voters to choose For or Against the amendment altering the Court of Criminal Appeals and its jurisdiction. Election set for November 1965 with Senate Joint Resolution 26.
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Senate
Steve
Lex
OF Texas
State of Texas
Tollaws
Court of Griminal Appeals
Mfsi
Supreme
Court of Crinal Appeals
Court of Criminal Appeals
Court of” Criminal Appeals
Court of Criminal Apts
Court of Criminal Ap
Texas constitutional amendment on state wide retirement system
A proposed Texas constitutional amendment to authorize a state wide retirement disability and death benefit system for county and political subdivision employees. The measure outlines funding, merger possibilities, and the Legislature's limited role in appropriations. Ballot wording targets November 1996 general election.
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Senate
Texas
State OF
Fic
Hes State of
Couny
Yextas
Crem
State of Texas
Texan
Skis
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Texas Legislatue
Pracran
Wesleyan Guild
State League
F. A. Hoeninghaus
Houston
Friedrich Hoeninghaus
Friedrich Floeninghals
Nover
Natuval Peesohs
Qoarner
WCJC
Commission of Appeals
Court of Criminal
Searlon
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