Texas Veto Sparks Debated Fiscal Clash Over Claims
An indignant reader condemns Governor O'Daniel for vetoing the general claims bill and other appropriations. The column argues the veto delays payments to firms and individuals, increases overall tax burden, and misses benefits in handling insane asylums and livestock disease funding. It concludes that economy is a political sham masking higher taxes.
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Texas Rangers
O'Daniel
Texas
O’daniel
O’deasel
Pedernales Electric Coop gets congressional authorization
Pedernales Electric Coop Inc was authorized by Congress on Sept 27 1983 with a 1322000 appropriation for wiring and operations. A June 19 1934 grant of 10000 wired the system, with HQ in Johnson City and acting officials named. The project spans 1830 miles with 3000 members across Bell Blanco Caldwell Llano Mason Menard Travis Williamson Comal Gillespie Hays Kendall Kerr and Kimble counties.
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Pedernales Electric Coop., Inc
Congress
Coop
Johnson City
Lee McWilliams
Arthur Stehling
Fredericksburg
Brown & Roat, Inc
Austin
R. S. Weber
Bell
Blanco
Caldwell
Llano
Mason, Menard
Travis Williamson
Comal
Gillespie
Hays
Kendall
Kerr
Kimble
REA
Mrs J B Birt Family Visits Dr Birt at Sanatorium
Mrs J B Birt and her children along with Ida Mae Kneese and Ellis Granville visited Dr Birt at the Sanatorium on Sunday. Reports say Dr Birt is progressing nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Birt
Ida Mae Kneese
Ellis Granville
Dr. Birt
Overhaul Texas Government to Slake Waste and Tax Burden
The author argues taxes must rise to replace depleted state revenues and condemns O Daniel for promoting a costly economy. They urge dismantling top heavy politics and vetoing useless departments rather than minor appropriations. The piece laments attempted tax relief and calls for systemic reform to ensure value for every dollar.
Church Notice from H H Fairchild and J E Sylvester
Sunday School 11:16 AM led by H H Fairchild and J E Sylvester. Baptist Training Union 7:15 PM. Services 11:00 AM and 8:19 PM. Prayer Meeting Wednesday 8:00 PM. W M U and W M S meet first Friday. Come to the church where everyone welcomes you.
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H. H. Fairchild
J. E. Sylvester
Baptist
Baptist Training Union
Harper Methodist Church Services and Sunday Schedule
Rev M P Burton pastor announces services on the second third and fourth Sundays at 8 30 until November 1 Sunday School every Sunday at 9 30 and evening singing each Sunday all are invited to attend
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on_ HARPER METHODIST CHURCH
M. P. Burton
Revival Meeting Announced by Pastor Burton
Special announcement for revival to be led by Rev. M. P. Burton. The meeting starts July 9 at 8 30 A M with nightly preaching at 8 30 P M through the week. Sunday includes Sunday school at 10 and services at 11 and 8 30 in the evening with a dinner on the grounds.
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M. P. Burton
Lutheran Church Divine Worship Schedule
Walter C. Probst, pastor, leads services with English on the 1st and 3rd Sundays and German on the 2nd and 4th Sundays. Sunday school at 8 A M each week except the 5th Sunday. We invite and welcome you.
Parish Mass Schedule and Sunday School Plans
Mass on Sunday at 9 30 a m on the 38rd Sunday of the month and all Holy Days of Obligation and great feasts. Masses at 8 and 9 80 a m. Sunday school after the 9 30 Mass. All Parish Societies meet after the 9 30 Mass.
Pioneer Citizen Mrs Stevens Dies at 82 in Harper
Mrs Andrew J Stevens a longtime pioneer resident died Friday at 1 30 PM Born Mary Elizabeth Nelson on October 5 1856 she was 82 years 9 months 9 days old Her marriage to Andrew J Stevens on January 13 1876 produced four children three of whom J O Stevens W H Stevens and Louis Stevens survive near Harper One brother B Nelson of Aransas Pass and two sisters Mrs Rose Carrico of Indiana and Mrs Nell Cloud of Mountain Home She helped found Barnett Spring Presbyterian Church later joining Harper Presbyterian Church Her home welcomed travelers in the early days and their hospitality was noted.
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Andrew J. Stevens
Stevens
Mary Elizabeth Nelson
J. O. Stevens
W. H. Stevens
Louis Stevens
Harper
B. Nelson
Aransas Pass
Rose Carrico
Indiana
Nell Cloud
Mountain Home
Barnett Spring
Gillespie County Adopts New Courthouse Plan and Road Upgrades
Commissioners' Court accepted the new courthouse structure from Hill and Combs after Architect Edward Stein verified completion. Furniture and electrical work proceed by Willhide Office Equipment and Martin Wright Electric, with opening tentatively set for August 10. The Hahn road in Stonewall-Luckenbach areas will be widened to 40 feet. land donations support the project. Willow City Independent Consolidated School District merges with Tosca, increasing Tosca taxes. The court approves sewer connections, aims for August budget action, and reports various fund balances and annual tax collections.
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Jillespie
Commissioners’ Court
Edward Stein
Hill and Combs
Hill
Combs
Willhide Office Equipment Firm
Dallas
Martin Wright Electric Company of
San Antonio
Citizens’ Committee
Hahn Road
Luckenbach-Stonewall
Stonewall-Luckenbach
Alfred Rusenberger
Adolf Stieler
Brehmer
Albert Bernhard
Tivydale
Reuben Nixon
Bernhard
Commissioners
Eng
H. Kramer
Willow City
Tosca
Willow City Independent
Tosca Common
Willow City Independent Consolidated
Fredericksburg National Bank
Wm. M. Petmecky
Albert E. Klett
Justice of the Peace Act
Mergenthaler
Assr
Coll. Petmecky
Elgin O. Crenwelge
Wool auction in West Texas sets price high at 28 cents
In San Angelo and Uvalde reports, a West Texas wool sale promoted by J. M. Lea reached 28 cents per pound for 12 months crossbred wool from the Hughes flock, the season’s new high. Other large lots sold, figures varied, with buyers and sellers optimistic about future sales.
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San Angelo
Corriedale-Delaine
Corriedale-Rambouillet
Duwain E. Hughes
J. M. Lea
Hughes
Lea
Joe Blakeney
Hallowell, Jones & Donald
Blakeney
Littlefield
Bugg Bros
Big Spring
Howard Winterbottom
Nelson Johnson
Cargile & Johnson
Tom Richey
A. W. Hilliard & Son
Winterbottom
Winterbottom & Brown
C. C. Roberts
Eldorado
Fine Fool
West Texas
Wasson
Big Springs
Ben Gray
Broome
J. L. King
King Peanut Company
Abilene
Wilson D. Jordan
Texas
Charles Webb Co
Spade Ranch
Arthur Broome
Tome Richey
Spencer Thomas
Brownwood
Guy Burton
Forte, Dupee, Sawyer Co
Central Storage Co
Mr. Lea
Daughter Born to Mr and Mrs Willie Meier
A daughter was born on Wednesday the 12th to Mr. and Mrs. Willie Meier in a brief birth notice.
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Willie Meier
Welcome Bid Honors Elder Pioneer in Time of Sadness
A brief memorial note bids a warm welcome while honoring a moth erly pioneer. Family and friends gather to share memories, offering condolences during this time of saddness.
Technicolor Film Show Led by Jack Lamb in Kerrville
Kerrville hosts an appearance by internationally known fisherman and author Jack Lamb. The Kerr County Wildlife Association brings his technicolor film collection for a Friday showing, his only Southwest appearance this season, followed by a fly and bait casting demonstration at Lake Ingram on Sunday at 6 30 p m.
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Kerrville
Hill Country
Jack Lamb
Lamb
Kerr County Wildlife Association
Southwest
Lake Ingram
District 4-H Boys Club Encampment at Blanco River
The District 4-H Boys Club encampment will be held near Blanco on July 27 28 29 with 260 boys from 19 counties attending. District attendees meet at the Fredericksburg agriculture building July 27 at 1 30 p m with a 2 dollar fee for meals lodging and transport.
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Blanco River
Blanco
Agriculture
Fredericksburg
Hy. F. Grote
Rocy Hill
Stonewall
Bloom Bill and neutrality law snapshot amid Washington turmoil
The article outlines the Bloom Resolution fight in the House, notes the status of the May 1938 neutrality act, and summarizes current rules. It explains cash and carry limitations, potential embargoes, and what trades could occur with belligerents if a European war starts. It also describes the volume of parliamentary maneuvers and ultimate transformation of the Bloom bill during passage.
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Washington
House
Europe
Ohio
Congress
Schiffler
W. Virginia
Bell
Missouri
America
You Cannot Wish Hell Away A Catholic Perspective
A Catholic editor questions disbelief in hell citing biblical and church tradition. The piece argues that God’s truths are facts, and believers must accept them, urging readers to consider Church authority over centuries. It also invites reader comments and outlines wartime policy debates in a separate section.
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Hell
David
Christ
God
St. Anthony’s Church
Local Film Show and Casting Exhibition at School Auditorium
An auditorium program offers free admission to a motion picture featuring a rare collection of fishing scenes from across North America. A Lamb’s casting exhibition will also be free on Sunday. Sportsmen and outdoors lovers in the region are invited to attend both events.
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Lamb
Summer First Aid for Vacationists in Public Safety
Public Safety urges practical first aid for travelers and workers. It lists hazards and necessary kit items including antiseptics for cuts and bruises, tourniquets for severe bleeds, antidotes for poison plants, and a snake bite kit plus quick medical aid for venomous bites.
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Public Safety
Chicago
National Safety Council
Gillespie County School Census Details and Totals
Albert Petermann reports the Gillespie County scholastic census with line item counts for Live Oak Rock Hill Palo Alto Pilot Knob and more. Total schools and teachers listed with Fredericksburg Harper and Stonewall as independent districts. Grand total 2855 with Fredericksburg Ind. and Harper Consolidated Ind. totals noted. J J Petty reports a Brady fire loss affecting his mother and note of recent Methodist church meetings and Van Harper street surfacing plans.
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Albert Petermann
Henry Hirsch
Gillespie County
Live Oak
South Grape Creek
Fredericksburg
Grape Hill
Young’s Chappel
Walf’s Creek
Rocky Hill
Palo Alto
Pilot Knob
Tivydale
Safety for Vacationers Urges Caution and Red Cross Training
The writer urges constant guard against accidents and sun stroke while vacationing. Learn to swim and to rescue others, apply prone-pressure respiration, and heed sunburn risks. Red Cross courses and agencies like WPA could provide broader vacation safety education.
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Red Cross
WPA
S & Scheel
S. A. Evening News
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Geo. W. Winningham
Livestock Commission
Helen Keller
Kanzan Go
New York
Japan
Mise Keller
Tokyo
Japanese Foreign Office
U. S. State Department
Miss Keller
Pedernales Electric Coop. Inc
First Baptist Church
the Friendly Church
R. G. Harthcock
Sea
Mi Ag
Pegpentis
Texas Goop Roane Association
J. J. Petty
Brady
Methodist Church
van Harper’s
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