Texas Tax Plan Attacked as Un democratic Power Grab
A column condemns a proposed retail sales tax tied to pensions as democratic overreach. It argues constitutional limits must not be weakened by state tax policy and urges adding an income or natural resource tax to provide public choice. The writer cites oil industry taxes and state revenue sources to critique burden on residents. The essay recalls a Dallas KRLD visit and criticizes outside interests profiting from Texas resources.
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Texas
Trenckmann
the Post
Austin
Bro
Cotton and farming reforms boost Texas to aid exports
Texas farmers gain from cotton belt mechanization and one variety community campaign. The push aims to raise fiber quality and cut production costs, with Texas figures suggesting potential export gains and billions in farm income if standards improve.
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Federal Research Laboratory
New Orleans
Texas
Jack Shelton
Texas A. and M. College Extension Service
San Anatnio
Catholic facts and Catholic club offer inquiry reply
A discussion notice from St. Anthony's Church invites Catholic neighbors to ask questions about the faith. It reflects on King Albert I of Belgium and Philadelphia officer Harry Donahue as exemplars of devotion. It promises a courteous reply to inquiries and lists the church address.
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Albert I
Harry Donahue
Philadelphia
Albert
Harry
Peter
Pansy
Michelangelo
Michael Donnelly
Louis
Ludwig
St. Anthony’s Church
Church Notices at Presbyterian and Baptist Gatherings
H H Fairchild is Sunday School Superintendent and Mrs J E Sylvester directs Baptist Training Union. Services at the Baptist church include Sunday School 10:00 a m Preaching 11:00 a m and Training Union 7:15 p m with Prayer Meeting Wednesday 8:00 p m W M U and W M S meet first Friday monthly. Presbyterian church holds services first and third Sunday 11:00 a m and 8:00 p m with Sunday School at 10:00 a m Rev David Johnson is pastor.
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H. H. Fairchild
J. E. Sylvester
Baptist Training Union
the Presbyterian Church
David Johnson
Parish Church Schedule and Lent Services Details
Sunday School meets each Sunday at 2 00 PM. Masses at 10 00 AM with German services Sunday afternoons during Lent. Ash Wednesday February 22 marks the start of Lent with Way of the Cross stations on Sundays 1:30 PM and Fridays 7:45 PM in English. The Discussion Club gathers Fridays after Stations. next meeting February 24.
Klein Bernhard Wedding at St Anthony Harper
A simple but beautiful Catholic wedding took place Monday February 20 at St Anthony's church Harper. Werner Klein and Miss Meta Bernhard led the bridal party with Miss Viola May Bernhard as bridesmaid. reception followed at Tivydale home of the bride's parents. The couple will reside with groom's parents Mr and Mrs Edward Klein.
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St. Anthony’s Church
Harper
Werner Klein
Greomsman
Esmond Roeder
Meta Bernhard
Viola May Bernhard
Alois Gitter
E.edward Klein
L. E. Barber
Tribute and Tax Debate Highlight Texas Oil Leaders
The piece laments the passing of former Senator F. C. Weinert of Seguin praising his Texas devotion and service. It notes ongoing discussions on how the oil industry contributes most to Texas tax revenue and mentions continued state matters.
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Oil Fraternity
Texas
F. C. Weinert
Seguin
Old School of Democracy
Sorrowful tribute and Sunday closing plea in Harper
A citizen salutes Willie Kaiser and Max Lange for closing their Harper businesses to honor a church day. The note urges all local merchants to close 9 am to 4 pm and 6 pm on Sundays, and asks groups to avoid weekend events. It also mourns Senator Weinert's passing as a personal farewell.
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Willie Kaiser
Max Lange
God
Christ
Harper
Senator Weinert
St James Lutheran Church Service Notice
Rev Walter C Probst pastor announces a German service at 3 p m with Sunday school at 3 p m inviting all to worship and join the congregation at St James Lutheran Church.
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ST. James Lutheran Church
Walter C. Probst
For Sale Pedigreed Rhode Island Red Hatching Eggs and Chicks
Pedigreed Rhode Island Red hatching eggs 315 egg strain priced at 1.00 for 15 eggs and 1.50 delivered. Also selling chicks. Contact Fred Everston at 824 Main Street Kerrville Texas.
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Rhode Island
Fred Everston
Main Street
Kerrville
Texas
Rural Electrification Efforts Move Forward in Harper County
A Lower Colorado River Authority representative visits Harper County to check rights of way and gain new subscribers. Construction is set to begin soon, bringing electrical service to local ranchers and farmers for home use.
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Lower
Colorado River Authority
Harper Country
Harper Boys Fourth In Moody Contest
Harper F F A livestock judging team finished fourth at Moody with members Aubrey Harper Kenneth Parker and Raymond Parker among about 30 teams. They took third in goat judging and W C Whitworth tied for second in feeder steer selection. Moody hosts were kind and weather was poor yet the trip was enjoyable and successful.
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Harper F.F.A
Moody
Aubrey Harper
Kenneth Parker
Raymond Parker
Harper
W. C. Whitworth
Reverend Walter Probst Leads Kerrville Lutheran Service
Rev. Walter Probst of Kerrville conducted his regular Sunday service at the Lutheran church, delivering the customary sermon and leading parishioners in worship.
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Walter Probst
Kerrville
Visit of Kott and Hopf families over Sunday
Mr and Mrs Alfred Kott visited Mr and Mrs Glen Hopf Sunday. The visit highlighted family gathering and neighborly hospitality with casual conversations and shared refreshments.
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Alfred Kott
Glen Hopf
Future Farmers Visit Mason for Livestock Show and Sale
Harper vocational agriculture boys spent Thursday in Mason to attend the Mason County livestock show. They viewed fat steers and Hereford bulls while the afternoon bull sale drew attention as the auctioneer called the bids. Mr and Mrs Rolan Taylor of Reservation community were in Harper Monday.
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Harper Vocational Agriculture
Mason
Mason County
Rolan Taylor
Reservation Community
Harper Monday
Farm Truck Affidavit Rule Tightens Use of Farm Plates
State Highway Department requires affidavits for Farm Truck plates and limits them to trucks used strictly for hauling farm produce to market or farmer purchases from market to home. Plates cost half of commercial rates and cannot be used on passenger vehicles. conversion to a truck with a bed qualifies. Local tax collector Wm M Petmecky says he will explain proper use to anyone unsure if cheaper plates apply.
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State Highway Department
Jereafter
Paoder
Texas
Wm. M. Petmecky
Highway Department
Petmecky
Highway Construction Urgency Alters Harper Street
Rapid moves in highway work affect the town as Harper Street renovations begin this week. Caliche base is to be laid soon and sidewalks are being completed. Many families have moved in, vacant houses remain, and workers have rented all usable houses, with no private homes available.
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Harper
Highseas
Harper's Man
Movie Quiz Winners to be Announced February 27
National announcement night in motion picture theatres nationwide will name 5 404 winners of the 250 000 Movie Quiz Contest. Winners listed from 60 000 down to 1 000 will be read from stages and screens. checks will be awarded to present winners.
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Dock Boyle
Rialto
Arcadia Theatres
Royle
Birschwale Family Visits Center Point and Allen Smith
Mr and Mrs G L Birschwale and family of Center Point visited Mrs Allen Smith and her son Jack on Sunday afternoon. Uncle Sam Ezell returned with the Bierschwales for a visit.
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G. L. Birschwale
Center Point
Allen Smith
Jack
Sam Ezell
National Flower Show dazzles Houston crowds at Sam Houston Coliseum
Attendees of the 76th National Flower and Garden Show in Houston praised the event held at Sam Houston Coliseum. Despite drizzle and rain on Friday the display impressed with thousands of tulips and exotic blooms. A garden modeled on a colonial home showcased rare specimens including orchids and a tree valued at about $1000, while a poem by Elizabeth Dinwiddie Holladay captured the show’s spirit.
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Sam Houston Coliseum
Houston
Anl
India
California
Japan
Elizabeth Dinwiddie Holladay
Commissioners Court Approves Land Deeds and Bank Depository
The Commissioners Court approved deed transfers for land to the U S Government and a widening project along Crockett and Mas streets. Fredericksburg National Bank became County Depository with bonds posted totaling $259,000 and county funds secured. Dr J E Peden named County Health Officer. monthly reports from county officials approved.
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United States
Courthouse Park
U.S
Mas
Crockett
Esa
TS Seat
Cota Reuben Nisan
Edwin Grona
Grona
Com
J. J. Rogers
Alfred Rusenberger
Hahn Road
Fritz Sugeser
Commissioners Court
Fredericksburg National Bank
J. E. Peden
Elgin O. Crenwelge
Wim. M. Petmecky
Albert E. Klett
Mergenthaler
Gill County 4 H Club Fat Stock Show Success at Fredericksburg
The Gillespie County 4 H Club and F F A fat stock show at the Fredericksburg Fair Grounds on February 18 reported strong animal quality. Calves led by Roland Bonn 1st and Staunley Grona 2nd in heavy classes weighed up to 1060 pounds. many entries were slated for the Southwest Texas Boys Fat Stock Show in San Antonio February 28. Lambs, hogs, and cavy entries earned prizes under supervision, with several top lambs and hogs named and sale prices noted for calves and lambs.
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Gillespie
Fair Grounds
Fredericksburz
Roland «Onn
Staunley Grona
Frederick Fuhrmann
Wesley Crenwelge
Harold H Onke
Otto Henke
Roland Bonn
San Antonio
M. S. Keath
Harper School
Delaine
Crass
Shropshire
Jasper Danz
Robert Lehne
James Fore
Fred Burrer
Secon
Rizé
Cay
Oliver Lo
Chenniz
Robert Henke
da Neffendorf
District Court session opens with jury and multiple dismissals
Judge Raymond Cray presides as a grand jury returns seven indictments. Several cases are dismissed on motion or by plaintiff, including Adolf Filter versus Heig Filter and Walter Hollmig versus Iva Kott et al. Others proceed to trial or transfer to federal court, with a few default judgments and one docket noting a trial set for July.
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District Court
Raymond Cray Presdeng
Luckenbach
Watlie Meur
Alfred Petmechy
Lawrent Burrer
Adolf Filter
Heig Filter
Walter Hollmig
A Kott
Louis Molzberger
Wm. G. Lickert
Ella Kott
Suotie
Gus. H. Lindner
Vust Kallenberg
Tinental Oil Company
Federal District Court
Wm. Borchers
Jet
Clara Borchers
Tredericksburg Impke Company
Alfred Hennig
Christine Noble
P ‘Er State Life Insurance Company
County Funds Balance Report From Crenwelve County
Balances listed for the varinva county funds include Road and Bridge, Courthouse and Jail, Special Road Tax, County Highway, Interest and Sinking, Available Bond and Escrow with figures shown such as 4,098 19 and 1,087,84, reflecting a financial ledger entry in the report.
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T'E Varinva
Crenwelve
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M. P. Burton
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