Waning And Wardrobe Demonstrations Grow In Interest
Miss Martha Man Home Demonstration Agent reports strong progress in Wilson county since June 1934. Six community canning centers opened January 1934 under relief and extension cooperation. Eleven active clubs with 208 women and 61 girls enrolled. Council grew to 22 members and sponsored county exhibit and achievements in clubs. Upcoming year plans include expanded canning and continued club activities. Also: 18th annual South Texas Fair Circuit sets dates for Boerne Fredericksburg Flatonia New Braunfels LaGrange Victoria Rosenberg Kingsville Gonzales Seguin with race meets in Seguin and Kingsville.
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Ork
Martha Hickman
Andal
Martha Man
Wilson County
Ach
Relief Commission
Commissioners’ Court
Auust
Kingsville
Coun
Gonzales
Texas
Boerne
Fredericksburg
Flatonia
New Braunfels
LaGrange
Victoria
Rosenberg
Seguin
Roosevelt Aims Garner as Running Mate for 1936 Ticket
Word circulated Washington that President Roosevelt favors John N Garner as his vice president on the 1936 ticket. The report quashes liberal chatter about replacing Garner with Ickes or Wallace and clarifies the president’s stance on a second term pairing.
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Roosevelt
John N. Garner
Washington, D. C
Rosevelt
Garner
Ickes
Wallace
Bankhead seeks 1996 cotton controls to cut surplus
Senator Bankhead with administration backing will propose a bill to extend compulsory cotton production control into 1936. He aims to reduce the carryover to about 5,000,000 bales, contending the program must continue while surplus remains high. The carryover was estimated at 8.5 million bales, and the plan mirrors last year’s Bankhead act to prevent loss of purchasing power for cotton farmers.
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Washington, D. C
Bankhead
Alabama
Roosevelt
Cotton quota of 10 500 000 seement made now
A new cotton quota of 10 500 000 seed tons is in place, enabling growers to plan the 1935 crop. The program aims to provide opportunity for farmers to schedule planting and development.
1985 Cotton Quotas Set Under Bankhead Act
Washington announces the 1985 national cotton quotas at 10,500,000 bales of 500 pounds under the Bankhead cotton control act. Secretary Wallace notes the fixed quota lets producers plan, with a forthcoming proclamation on continuation and a two-thirds pro- ginning tax finding. The text outlines past reductions, voluntary leasing options, and anticipated payments totaling about 130 million dollars if contracts for 1985 are signed.
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Washington, D. C
Henry A. Wallace
Secretary of Agriculture
Tax relief for Wilson county delinquents until March 15
Wilson county assessor G A Hill notes state comptroller approval to waive interest and penalties on delinquent taxes for 1938 and earlier years if paid by March 15 1935. After March 15 the penalty resumes at 2 percent from March 16 to March 31.
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G. A. Hill
Wilson County
Geo. A. Sheppard
Floresville District 28-B opens Oct 18 with six schools
In a Sunday San Antonio Express summary, Floresville New Braunfels Sidney Lanier Thomas Jefferson Edison and Alamo Heights formed the 1985 District 28-B. Seguin and San Marcos declined joiners citing rivalries and distance. New Braunfels will host Seguin on Nov 22. Tie rules set to halve wins and losses and break ties by head to head results.
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Thomas Jefferson High School
Floresville
New Braunfels
Sidney Lanier
Thomas A. Edison
Alamo Heights
Seguin
San Marcos
San ‘Antonio
Hughes Named Director of Reconstruction Work in Wilson County
Hughes arrives from Hamilton Texas to oversee reconstruction rehabilitation under the State Relief Board. He is a cousin of District Clerk M M Hughes and plans an intensive countywide campaign to explain relief projects and procedures.
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HE. T. Hughes
Hamilton
Texas
Wilson County
State Relief Board
Hughes
M. M. Hughes
Sacred Heart School Mothers Club Plans February Meeting
The Mothers Club of Sacred Heart School Floresville will meet February 14 at 3 30 p.m. in the school auditorium. The gathering opens with the Lord's Prayer. The roll will be called and answered with a thrift quotation and a song Beautiful Texas. All members are urged to attend.
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Mothers’ Club of the
Sacred Heart School of
Floresville
Texas
Fire destroys mercantile building in All Falls City
Early Wednesday morning a fire caused about 75000 in damage to a mercantile building in All Falls City. Volunteers fought the blaze with no wind aiding spread as Pawelek, injured by falling from a roof across the street, watched as responders contained the flames.
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All Falls City
Pawelek
Wilson County
Damage at Gulf Service Station prompts remodel in city
The Gulf Service Station at the corner of 4th and C Streets, owned by Robt. L. Warren of Dallas and run by P. A. Nichols, has received extensive repairs. A new roof and adjusted access improve car handling as part of a general remodeling.
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4Th and
C Streets
Robt. L. Warren
Dallas
P. A. Nichols
Explains FHA Title II home loan operation details
Simplified outline of the Federal Housing Administration Title II loan program outlining eligibility and terms. Loans cover up to 80 percent of the property value plus building costs, with 5 percent interest plus mortgage insurance and a service charge totaling 6 percent. Repayments run up to 20 years, with monthly amounts cited for 10, 15, and 20 year terms. loans are issued by banks approved by the FHA and insured by the agency.
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W. F. Buchek
Texas
Federal Housing Administration
Buchek
FHA
State Collects 553 265 33 In Taxes And Fees From 1934 Racing
The Texas Racing Commission reported that 1934 brought 553 265 33 in taxes and license fees from horse racing tracks. Pari mutuel wagering produced 527 646 15, trainers and jockeys licenses 22 350, and interest 574 21. January 1 to 10 saw 2 694 97 from Epson Downs Houston and Galveston Downs. There were 152 racing days across eight meets with 21 067 625 wagered under pari mutuel.
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Racing Commission
Epson Downs
Houston
Galveston Downs
Galveston
Home Loan Details Simplified Under Southwest Tex Chief
Chief underwriter in Southwest Texas outlines portions of Federal Housing Administration rules, highlighting simplified steps for borrowers and lenders. The overview emphasizes streamlined approval, insured loans, and eligibility factors impacting home financing.
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Texas
Federal Housing Administration
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Sacred Heart School Mothers’ Club
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Nueces County
Robstown
Rio Grande Valley
San Antonio
South Texas
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Rio
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Poteet
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