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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1949
Page
5
Senate Joint Resolution No. 4 proposes amending Section 19 of Article 16 to ensure no person is denied juror service based on sex. It schedules a September 1949 vote, outlines the governor's proclamation, and directs publication and canvassing under state law. The measure aims to allow women to serve on grand and petit juries.
A constitutional amendment to Section 48-b would authorize counties and cities to form county city health units and levy a tax up to 20 cents per $100 valuation, approved by local voters. The measure would be on the September 1949 ballot with for and against wording and gubernatorial proclamation for the election.
A Texas measure proposes repealing poll tax voting as a qualification, mandating a general voter registration law, and authorizing ballot changes for a September 24, 1949 election. It details self-enacting provisions, registration timelines, possible fees, absentee voting, and a $5000 appropriation for publication and election expenses.
The proposal adds Section 48-d to Article III authorizing the Legislature to create rural fire prevention districts and levy ad valorem taxes up to three cents per hundred dollars value, subject to local voter approval. It outlines ballot wording and funding of five thousand dollars for expenses.
Gillespie County Exes living in Austin are invited to a Basket Picnic Friday June 24 at 6 30 p m at the polo grounds in Zilker Park Austin Emil Jordan chairman says Austinites are urged to attend for an evening of fun and sing songs.
The Harper Independent School District advertises a forthcoming election to raise local taxes to fund the Gilmer Aiken Educational Program. It warns that all districts must increase tax rates to secure state aid, with Harper likely to set taxes near $1.35 per $100 valuation to maintain a full accredited high school.
James B. Marley of the Austin Social Security Office explains that eligibility credits can begin for youths with as little as $50 earned in six quarters, granting a $60 life insurance equivalent by age 24 and a half. The protection grows with earnings and family obligations. Also noted is a local home construction by Mr and Mrs Kenneth Parker and a subscription offer for The Herald.
Mrs J J Rogers of Uvalde accompanied Phil back to Harper for a few days. Mrs Royce Buster of Junction visited Wednesday and Thursday. Mrs L H Harper, who stayed in Kerrville with a sick daughter, returned home Saturday and Sunday before heading back to Kerrville Sunday night.
Mrs August Kirchhoff and Miss Helen were seen shopping in Fredericksburg on Monday as local shoppers filled downtown stores with spring attire and holiday gifts.
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