Tax Exemptions Explained To Vote in Primary Election
County attorney Joe Tunnell explains who can vote in the Democratic and Republican primaries without poll taxes. The rules cover ages 21, 60, residency, and certificates of exemption from the county tax assessor collector, with timing specifics for obtaining exemptions before July 24 1954 and other election dates. The guide details eligibility for residents and nonresidents, and notes that some exemptions require proof 30 days before elections.
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Joe Tunnell
Tunnell
Suchervon
Taxssessor
Voting Residency Rules and Disabled Voter Clauses
The text outlines voting eligibility for Bling and Deaf or Dumb individuals, including those with limb loss and permanently disabled veterans. It states a six month county residence, one month state residence, and twelve months in the state prior to election, with six months in the county. It also defines residence rules for single and married men, varying by sleeping location and marital status.
Phillips Family Reunion Draws Carroll Attendess
The Phillips family gathered at the Wag goner home in Carroll last Sunday for a reunion. Attendees included relatives from Terrell Grand Prairie Kaufman Lindale Ben Wheeler Brownsboro and other towns. They voted to make the event an annual gathering held the first Sunday in June with next year planned at the Everett Brockway home in Terrell.
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Phillips
Dillard Waggoner
Carroll
E. W. Brockway
Edd Dodd
Eat Reavers
Everett Brockway, Jr
Fami
Terrell
W Phillips
W. Jefferies
Grand Pro Rie
Travis
Health Talks on Safe Water for Vacationers
State Health Officer Dr Henry A Holle warns that contaminated water causes sickness and death among travelers. He advises using municipal supplies when possible or boiling water for 15 minutes or adding chlorine. Private wells should have flood protection, drainage, a concrete pump platform, and secure pump mounting to prevent contamination.
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Henry A. Holle
Texas
Two County Roads Due for State Work
The 1955 56 consolidated highway program announced in Austin by the Texas Highway Commission outlines projects for Van Zandt County at an estimated cost of 605000. A. C. Gentry, district engineer, notes two main projects and that the work will be overseen by county supervisors in Tyler area. Mrs V B Corby returns from Baytown visit with Virgil Kirkpatrick and family. Kirkpatrick to supervise building a new house north of Grand Saline.
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Austin
Texas Highway Commission
A. C. Gentry
Tyler
van Zandt County
Jan Ated
V. B. Corby
Baytown
Virgil Kirkpatrick
Pitts
Ackerly
Texas
Mr. Kirkpatrick
Grand Saline
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Davis
Saary
Bonnie St. John
America
Tne
Roberson Motor CO
Ford
Ameri Road
Roberson Motor Company
Bible Baptist
W. F. Allee
Jesus
King of Kings
God
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