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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1944

Page

7

Texas House Joint Resolution on Tax Allocations and Elections

A Texas House Joint Resolution proposes amending Section 9 of Article 8 to allow county commissioners to reallocate county taxes by adjusting rates, with total taxes not exceeding 80 cents per $100, subject to voter approval and a six year duration. It outlines election procedures, additional road taxes up to 15 cents, and legislative authority, with a $5,000 appropriation for publication and election costs. The measure is set for the November 1944 general election.

State of Texas Commissioners Court Commissioner Court

Constitutional amendments on city pensions proposed Texas 1944

State amendment would allow cities to create retirement and disability pension plans for appointive city officers and employees with voter approval. Legislature would set a statewide or district program for other pension options, with voluntary participation and no state funding. Public ballots would include pro and con statements and require voter selection.

State of Texas State of Texas

For Sale Books and Dictionaries in Fredericksburg Line

For sale items include To Give You Texas German Pioneers in Texas and Farm Ranch Record Books. Fredericksburg Publishing Co. lists these titles and dictionaries offered by the publisher.

Texas Fredericksburg Publishing Co Ricksburg Publishing Co

Scouts Honor Campers at Austin Boy Scout Camp

More than 50 Scouts including Curtis Kuhlmann of Fredericksburg were tapped for the Order of the Arrow at Camp Wooten in Austin. Camp director William B. Templer and committee chair Hal P. Bybee announced the honor as part of a season with nearly 1,500 campers, a 60 percent rise over last year and 400 percent over 1940.

Curtis Kuhlmann Lions Club Fredericksburg Order of the Arrow Tom Wooten William B. Templer Hal P. Bybee Capitol Area Council Boy Scouts of America Camp Wooten

Mason County Infantryman Killed in France

Pvt. Lloyd Polk of Pontotoc Mason County was killed in action in France on July 10. He served over two years in the infantry and was one of five brothers in the service, two of whom had prior medical discharges. his parents Mr and Mrs L D Polk were notified.

Pvt Lloyd Polk L. D. Polk Pontotoc Mason County France

Beautiful pictures to match any color scheme

Central Drug Co presents a large selection of beautiful pictures suitable for any color scheme. The offer emphasizes variety and quality, inviting customers to choose for decorating and styling needs.

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