Cotton Mattress Distribution Details and Eligibility
In 1941 about 100 mattresses have been processed under the cotton mattress program with centers at Harper and other locations. Eligible families receive two mattresses if three members, or three mattresses if five members. Applications rejected on this basis will be passed on by the AAA. Help is urged for 1941 program participation at local offices and home demonstration agents. Materials for comforters are provided, with ten yards of percale and four pounds of cotton per mattress earned. Community centers will house comforter making alongside mattresses. F M Floyd and daughter Frances visited Austin and Mrs Wilber Seiders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
A.A.A. _aittae
Pagailies
Fred Wedekind
Stonewall
Emil Staudt
Willow City
H. J. Robinson
Morris Ranch
Hugo Usener
A.A.A
E. B. Hancock
Ralls Public Schools
Abernathy
North Texas State
Texas State Teachers Association
Legislature Advances on Rules and Bills In Austin
A week of legislative activity in both chambers saw final action on permanent session rules, extensive hearings on key measures, and bills moving toward committee action. The Senate backed inter American relations and defense area school census bills, while other measures covered taxes to the Central Colorado River Authority and court house improvements. A Brownwood group visited, meeting Governor O Daniel and state officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
House Committee On Evucation
Senate Finance Committee
A. & M. College
Central
Colorado River
Commissioners’ Court
Runnels County
Business and Professional Women’s Club of
Brownwood
Austin
Brown County
O’daniel
Gladys Looney
Mollie Armstrong
Mexican Lion Shot Near Twin Sisters in Texas
A Mexican lion measuring seven feet and weighing about 110 pounds was shot and killed near Twin Sisters, half a mile from the Willy Krueger residence. The cat was treed by a dog and finally dispatched by Emil Georg and Mr. Krueger, with the head mounted by Thomas Neill. This is noted as the first such lion found in the area in many years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Rochau
Mr. Krueger
Emil Georg
Fulcher
Thomas Neill
Studebaker Marks 89th Anniversary With Dual Defense and Auto Programs
Studebaker celebrates its eighty ninth anniversary on February 16 with a twofold plan: continue automobile production while expanding aircraft engine work. Kenneth B. Elliott, VP of sales, notes the nation's transportation needs elevate car manufacturing to national importance, as the firm supports both civilian and defense demands and reflects on past war eras where it supplied wagons and artillery wheels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Studebaker Corporation
America
Studebaker
Spain
Wilson
Kenneth B. Elliott
Mr. Elliot
Elliott
Civil Service Exams Announced for Multiple Federal Positions
The United States Civil Service Commission announced open competitive exams for senior and assistant chemical analysts, an inspector of naval civilian police, and steam electric enginemen with Washington, D C postings. Applications must reach the commission by March 13 or 17, 1941. some westward filers get extra time. Salaries range from 1,320 to 3,800 dollars, with a 312 percent retirement deduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
Commission
Washington
Colorado
Naval
Navy Department
Navy Yards
Washington, D. C
Board of
U. S. Civil Service Examiners
Watkins Tarr Family Visited Fredericksburg
Mr and Mrs Watkins Tarr and their young son James were visitors to Fredericksburg for a short stay observing local sights and hospitality during a family outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Hopf
W. A. Hopf
Kerrville
Mrs. B. B. Moore
Fredericksburg
Arthur Bierschwale
Clark
Herbert Jones
Rocksprings
Watkins Tarr
James
Cotton Coats for Sheared Sheep Experiment Grows
College Station report from February 13 notes Dr. Robert H. Burns of Wyoming Experiment Station and New Orleans regional lab testing cotton coats for sheep after shearing to prevent exposure. Last year 75 coats were tried and 500 were ordered this year, indicating a potential annual cotton demand of about 50 000 bales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Office of Information
United States Department of Agriculture
Robert H. Burns
Wyoming Experiment Station
New Orleans
Also Mentioned on This Page
E. G. Saenger Lumber Company
Kerrville, Texas
Schreiner Wool & Mohair
F. M. Floyd
Frances
Wilber Seiders
KEW Studebaker
Studebaker Sales & Service
CPI
Enn Bolid
Electra
Marfa
Fort
Russell
Mexico
CPL
Texas
CPE
Ereteek
Power 6
Powet
Central Power and Light Company
Hulen
Wou Ve
Penrose B. Metcalfe
Ray Verdo
Texas Outlook
Civil Service Examinations
Lorenz Wendel
Max Lange
Bob Rogers
Harper Wednesday
National Defence
Reddy
Ina
Palac
Fredericksburg, Texan
Jack Holt
Bob Steele
Billy the Kid
Hugh Herbert
Thurs
Errol Flynn
Admirsion
Tee Wint
TruVal
Pajamas
Stehling Clothiers
Pecan Belt Nursery
Rgains
Tom
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