England's Socialist Gamble Undermines Welfare State
The piece argues the British Labour government and socialist policies have drained U.S. funds, failed to boost work effort, and threaten political life rather than England's well being. It claims welfare promises collapse, Britain seeks more aid from America, and a secret election tactic could shift power.
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London
England
America
Washington
Belgium
Britain
Labor Socialist Party
U. S
IHS
Friendly Sewing Circle Meets With Mrs. Kramer
The Friendly Sewing Circle met at Mrs. Elgin Kramer home with all members present and four visitors. A Stanley demonstration was given and many products were sold with profits to the club. The hostess received prizes and a surprise house warming with many useful gifts. Next meeting set for Oct 19 at Mrs Arnold Markwortt. Lunch served. all enjoyed the gathering.
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Elgin Kramer
Harvey
Texas towns and landmarks of 1800s era origins
Jefferson, Texas rose as a mid 1800s metropolis surpassing Houston and Galveston. Waco built the Brazos River suspension bridge in 1870, the first to span the Brazos. Huntsville earned the title Mount Vernon of Texas as General Sam Houston’s last home. Baylor and Texas A and M holdings tied to state institutions feature historic notes.
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Jefferson
Texas
Houston
Galveston
Waco
Brazos River
Huntsville
Mount Vernon
Sam Houston
Texas A. & M. College
United Stttes
College Station
Baylor University
Independence
San Jacinto Monument
Texas City
Alba
Brownwood
Llano Couple Injured In Auto Wreck
Mr and Mrs J B Wirdell were badly injured in a car crash four miles east of Ozona while en route to Crane. They were taken to a San Angelo hospital. Mr Wirdell released soon, wife expected to leave tomorrow. The couple rode in a car owned by Mrs L B Turbeville. Also reported: Gillespie County Game and Protective Association elected Dittmar Lange as new directors replacing Kothe and Moss.
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Llano News
J. B. Wirdell
Ozona
Crane
New York
California
Llano
San Angelo
Martin Dittmar
Emil F. Lange
Doss
Gillespie County Game & Protective Association
Dittmar
Lange
Bill Kothe
Holmes Moss
Gilbert Kaderli
Victor Sagebiel
Herman Weinheimer
Walter Kordzik
Reuben Schneider
Lonnie Frederick
Ad. Heep
Eugene A. Walker
Texas Game, Fish & Oyster Commission
Fredericksburg
Gillespie County
Sagebiel
Eng Reed
Paul Mann
Mann
Kenneth Eckert
Stonewall
Roy Warden
Eckert
Warden
Hubert Rausch
Chester Otte
Mason Man 36 Killed in Accidental Rifle Shot on Ranch
R W Dick White Jr aged 36 died last Friday night after a bullet from a 300 Savage rifle discharged while in a jeep on the Hoppy McMillan ranch. Present were Gordon McMillan and Leroy Eckert. White, son of a former Mason County sheriff, lived in Mason most of his life and left a wife Mary Fae Banks and a son Bobby. Surviving relatives include three sisters. Funeral held at the Mason Methodist Church.
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R. W
Dick” White Jr
Savage
Hoppy McMillan
Mr. McMillan
Gordon McMillan
Leroy Eckert
Mr. White
Mason County
San Antonio
Laredo
Mason
Liano County
Mary Fae Banks
Bobby
Harold Schmidt
Mia
Carl Bauer
Odes Jordan
Odessa
Masun
Methodist Church
L. C. Beasley
Commissioners Court Calls Election on Optional Road Law Petition
Gillespie County Commissioners Court met in special session on Wednesday to act on a petition for an Optional Road Law election. The petition had the required citizen signatures, and the court set the election date for November.
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Commissioners Court
Gillespie County Commissioners Court
49 Tax Paying Period Opens Last Saturday
The 1949 tax paying period opened October 1 with Charles Feuge of Klein Klein earning the first receipt and William M. Petmecky opening early for convenience. Dozens of residents from Fredericksburg and nearby areas followed, as state and county tax rates rose and school districts increased levies for 1949. A constitutional amendment vote and road law election accompany the tax day, with receipts issued despite delays from numerous elections and related work.
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Tura
Charles Feuge
Klein Frankeich
Feuge
William M. Pet Mecky
Reuben Ahrens
Emil Weber
Fredericksburg
Werner E. Weber
R. Dechert
Clara Peter
Gilmer-Alkin
Harper Bobcats Tie Rocksprings in 1919 Clash
Coach Rex Fox announced Harper will host Rocksprings at Harper Community Park, now set for Friday night at 8 p m for the Harper Blanco game. The teams battled to a 1919 tie as preparations moved the contest to the changed date and venue.
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Rex Fox
Harper Community Park
Bissel Truck Crashes Into Old Building in Harper
A diesel truck from J. H. Rose trucking of Houston crashed into the west side of the old drug store in Harper late Monday night around 11. The driver left the vehicle to buy coffee across the street, misapplied brakes, and rolled downhill into the building owned by Mr. and Mrs. Lon Whetstone, who were awake at the time.
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J. H. Rose Trucking Company of
Houston
Harper
Lon Whetstone
Legion of Decency Class A Rating Emphasized for Local Theatre
The Legion of Decency Class A rating guides theater managers to show wholesome entertainment for children and adults. The Catholic group reviews films and endorses those with moral content, urging local screens to present only approved pictures for the community. A closing line notes visitors from Killeen and a visit to Mia Lon Whestone.
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Legion of Decency
Catholic Church
Hartex
Harper Bobcats Battle Rocksprings to 19 19 Tie in Six Man Clash
Harper Bobcats and Rocksprings six man football battled to a 19 19 tie at Harper Community Park on Saturday night. Pat Rogers scored three Harper touchdowns and Tony Mrosek added a touchdown with a failed extra point. Rogers and Mrosek were standout players for Harper while Carl Neal left the field with a bruised leg.
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Harper Bobcats
Rocksprings
Harper
Pat Rogers
Tall Harper
Tony Mrosek
Jone
Rogers
Mrosek
Rorcksprings
Bobcats
Clark Bierschwale
Harpe
Carl Neal
Bobcat
Gan
Hasper
Medina
Center Point
Flarper
Comfort
D’ Hlanis
Utopia
Harper and Rocksprings
Iarper
Roger Harper
Tarper
Rock Springs
Auto Accident Fatal to Roy Smith on Highway 29
Roy Smith, about 65, was killed Wednesday afternoon when his car overturned west of Buchanan Dam after attempting to pass a school bus on Highway 29. The bus, driven by Joseph E. Tomlinson, was turning into Kingsland road. 12 or 13 children were aboard. Smith’s body was taken to Battery Funeral Home in Llano. funeral services were held Thursday at 4 pm in Llano.
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Llano News
Roy Smith
Buchanan Dam
Battery Funeral Home
Liano
Lian
Harper Lions Witness Initiation of 12 New Members
Harper Lions Club met at the school on Wednesday night with a bi monthly session led by President Chas Barret. After lunch and a business meeting, the group adjourned to the Agriculture building where W Howe and FFA students provided entertainment while 12 new members were inducted into the Harper FFA chapter. Roland Johnson and guest Douglas Duderstadt attended the event.
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Harper Lions Club
Chas. Barret
Lions Club
W. Howe
Week Spreads in Local Football Scores and Schedule
Results last week show Harper and Rocksprings tied at 19 points each while Medina led Center Point 6 to 41. This week Harper visits Medina on Saturday with Comfort at Rocksprings and Center Point hosting St. Marys at Fredericksburg on Friday. Also mention of Mr and Mrs J J Rogers of Uvalde visiting relatives and Mr Wm Keen visiting sister Mrs Wright in ill health.
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Harper
Rocksprings
Medina
Center Point
Comfort
Idle
Wm. Keen
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Gillespie Gene and Fish Protective Association
Prison Stadium
Coer Magazine
Friendly Sewing
Kramer
Karen Ann Dittmar
Robert Dittmar
Karen Ann
Bill Lennon
Uvalde
Herbert Jones
Twinkle
Kenneth Whitewood
Jack Jones and
Kenneth Parker and Son
Creighton Stevens
Kermit, Texas
Kermit Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Jack Hughes
Little Daughter
Mrs
Edwin Lange
Ahyvea
Mason Man
Czech
Audrey Bowman
Ohio
Christian Rural Overseas Program
Catholic Rural Life
Church World Service
Lutheran World Relief
Trea
Winnalow City
Wocents
Luckenbach
Rocky Hill
Pilot Knob
Squaw Creek
Crabapple
Meusebach Creek
Cherry Springs
Wrede
Grape Creek
Tivydale
Pecan Creek
Nebo
White Oak
Willams Creek
Petersburg
Morris Ranch
Blanco
Oouu Mi
Rance Pettitt of
Killeen
Lon Whestone
Worth Howe
Center
St. Mary's At
J. J. Rogers
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