Rural Road Meeting Aims for Better Texas Roads
A county wide gathering in Fredericksburg District Court Room Friday February 24 at 7 30 p m under Texas Rural Roads Association to promote dedicating natural resources taxes for permanent improvements like rural roads soil conservation and buildings Judge Henry Hirsch and Robert G Dillard helped arrange the rally with Judge R N Stripling calling the plan crucial for Texas farmers and future prosperity Similar rallies will follow in 74 counties inviting Gillespie County residents to participate in rural development efforts.
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District Court Room
Fredericksburg
Texas Rural Roads Association
Henry Hirsch
Robert G. Dillard
Texas
Stripling
Dillard
Gillespie County
County Commissioners List Precinct Officials and Finances
The court approved Alfred Kelch as public weigher of Justice Precinct 1 and OKd payments including $169.55 to Sheriff Loth for January travel. County funds show balances in multiple accounts: Jury Fund 1526.42, road and bridge 19418.50, general county 158.97, courthouse and jail 3566.06, special road tax 15882.79, highway 17996.80, airport sinking 12906.17, airport construction 804.74, interest and sinking 7547.83, escrow 492.98, lateral road 17315.97, and Federal Airport Aid Project 16638.09.
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Nebgen
Frank Knaup
Alonzo Duecker
Cherry Mountain
Arthur Tatsch
Marvin Schuch
Henry Jost
Clemens Meyer
Knopp
Max Wittig
Arthur Dietrich
Pedernales
Willie J. Berg
Chas. J. Weber
Otto Henke, Jr
Williams Creek
Herman Eckhardt
Albert Helmers
Klein Branch
W. H. Stevens
Felix Maurer
Pilot Knob
Gus Weinheimer
Elgin Mund
Longhorn
A. D. Stahl
Werner Klier
August H. Voelkel
Max T. Henke
Rocky Hill
Henry Mogford
Edwin Rusenberger
Hilmar Weinheimer
Evan Striegler
Courthouse
Elton Jordan
Alvin Stehling
Eric Nagel
Henry Joseph
Eoe
Legislature to Wind Down Special Session in Texas
By week’s end the Texas Legislature’s special session is expected to close on schedule after votes on two tax bills. A cigarette tax increase to four cents per pack could raise about 60 million, with 37.5 million for hospital and school building funds. An omnibus tax raise of ten percent for 18 months aims to add roughly 30 million, supporting state hospitals and schools.
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Shivers
Senate
House
State Treasury
Senate State Affairs Committee
Hospital Operations This Week List of Patients
Among those undergoing operations in local hospitals during the past week were Otto Wieneke Selma Moerling Mrs J A Staudt Billie Reese Francis Oatman son of Frank Oatman Mrs Joe Roder Mrs Benno Ischar and Mrs Werner Keidel Jr.
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Otto Wieneke
Selma Moellering
J. A. Staudt
Billie Reese
Francis Oatman
Frank Oatman
Joe Roeder
Benno Ischar
Werner Keidel, Jr
Six Children Born in Local Hospitals Last Week
Six children were born in local hospitals last week, four boys and two girls. The boys arrived to the Seidensticker, Russell, and Langerhans families on February 18, 20, and 21, and the girls to the Kasper and Arizola households on February 19 and 22. The Klein family mentioned a weekend visit to Lockhart, and a note recalls the Wright brothers’ early bicycle business before their aviation work.
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Bodo’ Seidensticker
Gene Russell
James Langerhans
Leroy Kasper
Arizio Arizola
Card of Thanks for St Marys School Contest
The writer thanks everyone for kind help during the contest at St Mary's School and credits their support with winning the competition.
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St. Mary’s School
Train whistle pitch rises as it nears
The whistle sounds higher pitched as the train approaches because more vibrations per second reach the eardrum, increasing perceived pitch.
First Harvard Graduate John Adams Becomes President
John Adams, the first Harvard graduate to reach the U S presidency, marked a historic milestone in early American leadership and higher education achievement.
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John Adams
Harvard
U. S
Bank Closing Announcement for Texas Independence Day
The Security State Bank will be closed on Thursday March 2 in observance of Texas Independence Day with staff limited operations.
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the Security State Bank
Texas
Three Counties Unite in War of Extermination
East Texas farmers and stockmen in Kaufman Henderson and Cherokee counties declared an all out war on foxes last week. The rabies epidemic believed spread by rabid foxes has raged for two years causing stock losses estimated at 100000 dollars in one county.
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Athens
East Texas
Kaufman
Henderson
Cherokee
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Cherry Spring
Enos Rode
Erwin Crenwelge
G. F. Henke
Proud Mixer
Hereford Association
Mason
A. M. Albrecht
Capitol
Texas Weekly News Service
IN the Hospital
Mrs. Henry Klein
Sharon Gail Joseph
Mrs. Klein
Lockhart
Wright Brothers
A. H. B. Food Store
Kimble
Welch
Flakier
Ol Tee
Hever
Tall Can
Happy Vale
United States
Public Utility
Alex R. Frantzen
South We
James Ralph Wood
Home Office
Dallas
Petite Insurance
Kallenberg’s Pharmacy
E. Main
Tex
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