Voters Approve Maintenance Tax Increase in Franklin ISD
Franklin Independent School District voters approve an increase from 50 cents to the constitutional limit of one dollar per hundred valuation. Hearne to vote on a similar measure in an upcoming election. Also notes new gin plant at Wheelock Gin Company, a burglary at Ready-to-Wear by Misses Smith, a Fordson tractor ad from West Motor Company, a swim gathering at Humble Pipe Line Pump Station pool, and visits of Ruth and Sallie Hanover to Wheelock. Cal Guynes visits Elliott after time in Orange.
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Misses Smith
West Motor Company
Detroit
Michigan
R. W. Marshall
Clarence Wimberly
Pipe Line
Petition Circulates for Grand Jury Report on Henry Marshall Death
Ten years ago Robertson County circulated a multi copy petition asking District Judge John M. Barron to publicly release the grand jury’s report on the death of Henry Marshall. The jury was dismissed June 19 without a report, leaving a justice of the peace ruling of death by own action in place. Roy L. Henry became president of the Hearne Rotary Club, succeeding Wilbur Strong. Dr Kenan Kennamer was to join the staff of the Medical and Surgical Clinic on July 1 as announced that week.
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Robertson County
John M. Barron
Henry Marshall
Barron
Roy L. Henry
Hearne Rotary Club
Wilbur Strong
Kenan Kennamer
The Informed Consumer Rights of tenants guide
A compact guide explains tenant rights and responsibilities for moving in or out. It covers lease understanding, repairs, security deposits, notice to vacate, automatic renewal clauses, and when to seek legal help. Read the lease, inspect the unit, document damages, and communicate with the landlord to avoid disputes.
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Legal Aid Society
Tenants’ Right
Reader letter questions energy crisis cures with electricity
The letter argues against panic over energy shortages and cites electric devices. It mentions a company claiming to break cigarette habits using a wrist shock and asks why electric cattle prods would not work on people, noting that people are prone to seeking new uses for electricity.
Electric gag prompts a shock voting Congress idea
A satirical column imagines an electric fork for overeaters and a shock device at Congress that zaps lawmakers when they vote tax increases. The piece jokes about energy needs and rebellious dieting lawmakers while urging readers to consider the electric bill and policy consequences.
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