Public School System By W. T. Carley
Texas public education expanded under Governor Roberts who helped establish the system and forward the normal institutes. The state opened Sam Houston Normal Institute and Texas University, with public schools growing to 1.56 million students, 48 thousand teachers, 11 thousand buildings, and a total library of 3.59 million volumes valued at about 240 million dollars.
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Oran M
Roberts
Texas
A. & M. College
Robert
Sam Houston Normal Institute
Texas University
Lone Star State
Chance of circumstance may take a friend from us
A heartfelt note recalls a close companion whose sudden absence leaves an empty place in the community. Friends reflect on memories and the enduring presence in their hearts despite distance or time.
Drunken chickens lead to arrest of local man
Drunken fowl sightings near a resident’s home prompted neighbors to alert authorities, resulting in the arrest of George Skeldin. The report notes the incident occurred in the vicinity of his dwelling.
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George Skeldin
Wealthy elites dominate U.S. diplomatic appointments abroad
The article surveys U S ambassadors to major countries and notes most come from wealthy families. It names Joseph P. Kennedy Hugh Wilson William Phillips Joseph C. Grew Norman Armour Alexander Weddell Anthony Drexel Biddle and other well heeled officials, arguing salaries fail to sustain postings.
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United States
Joseph P. Kennedy
Great Britain
Boston
Hugh Wilson
Germany
Chicago
William Phillips
Italy
J. P. Morgan
Joseph C. Grew
Japan
Morgan
Norman Armour
Chile
Armour Meat Packing
Alexander W. Weddell
Argentina
James H. Steedman
St. Louis
Reverend Bradley Teaches in Kerrville Then Returns for Services
Rev. Thomas J. Bradley spent last week in Kerrville teaching in the Presbyterian Conference and directing athletics. He will return in time to fill his appointment at the Presbyterian Church Sunday at eleven o'clock and at Ivy at 1S.
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Thomas J. Bradley
Kerrville
Presbyterian Conference
Presbyterian Church
Ivy
Hickman Named New Chief Of Highway Patrol In Texas
The outgoing Captain J G Phares is replaced by Captain Fred Hickman a veteran with 15 years in law enforcement He hails from Whitesboro Grayson County The State tax rate guidance awaits the election and county assessors rush to file estimates by July 15 The Automatic Tax Board with Governor Comptroller and Treasurer may delay action The highway department plans over 5 million for reconstruction and bids for 2 million plus 3 million in July for ongoing road work.
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J. G. Phares
Highway Patrol
Ais
Fred Hickman
Patrol Service
Namio Hickman
Whitesboro
Grayson County
Automatic Tax Board
Texas
Highway Department
Political announcements list primary candidates for various offices
The Democratic primary slate for July 23 1938 includes BE M Davis Penrose Metcalfe Ross Prescott for State Senate South District. Marvin E B Blackburn Jr C H Gilmer Dent Taylor for 86th District Representative. Joe G Montague W A Hadden for 112th District Judge. J B Randolph IL Hodges Walter W Leamons for County Judge. Ramsey Randolph Lewis Jetton for County and District Clerk. Graham Odie Wright O T Durst Jr for Sheriff Assessor and Collector. Annie Highsmith Lydia Taylor Dunbar for County Treasurer. Coke Stevenson Jr for County Attorney. C E K Reid Joe Bissett J S Fleming for Commissioner Precinct No 1. Andrey Wood R H Spiller for Precinct No 2. G W Hardesty Stanley Adams J MCMillen H F Grobe for Precinct No 3. R B Moore for Precinct No 4. W Lendon for Justice of the Peace Precinct 1. and others.
County correspondence notes local farm yields and political chatter
London locals report Rex Lavelle markets irrigless tomatoes weighing seven pounds each. July 6 and 10 bring a Copeland family reunion in Red Creek with fifty three relatives. Local meets discuss state politics including Governor candidates and a governor vote upcoming.
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Charlie Copeland
Ernest Copeland
Red Creek
William Copeland
California
Blue Monday quotes and Thoreau aphorisms float in casual note
A fragmented page snippet offers quirky lines about brightening up the world and laughing in lean days. It includes a Thoreau quotation about circumstantial evidence and a playful misprint about finding a trout in milk.
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Thoreau
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New Braunfels
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SR. O. Durst
J. B. Randolph
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Menard National Bank
Ledisi
Humble Oil & Refining Company
Ily
Anthony Drexel Biddle
Poland
Philadelphia
State
Senate
BE. M. Davis
Penrose Metcalfe Ross Prescott
Marvin EB. Blackburn, Jr
C. H. Gilmer Dent Taylor
Joe G. Montague
W. A. Hadden
IL. R
Fayette
Hodges Walter W. Leamons
Ramsey Randolph Lewis Jetton
Lod. Durst Jr
Graham Odie Wright
Annie Highsmith
Lydia Taylor Dunbar
Coke
Ce R. Stevenson, Jr
C. EK. Reid
Joe Bissett
J. S. Fleming
Andrey Wood
R. H. Spiller
G. W. Hardesty
Stanley Adams
J. McMillen
H. F. (Henry) Grobe
R. BK. Moore
Lau
Poli
Justice of the Peace
Mi Lendon
Arle
London
Guyton Lewis
Rex Lavelle
Rex
Ellis Ray Sorreils
A. J. Ivy
Brady Hospital
Libh
T. A. Chandler
Jackie
Melba Lee Eebracht
J. P. Rush
Grand Falls
John
Toller
Ross Prescott
P Brownwood
Eodishiet
Metard
Siu
Laondon
Kieven
CH. Gilmer
St Astict
Eillie Margarett
Tesxa
Jim Hogg
Lanham
Sayers
Neff
Lois Hawkins
Brown King
Mason
Tre
Balls Dairy
J. L. Ball Dairy
Seth W. Kellam, M. D
Lawler
Junction, Texas
Callan Graham
Fies
Courthouse — Junction, Texas
M. E. Blackburn
Attorney-at-Law Junction
Lawyers Junction
Core RO Stevenson, JR
Lowgren Junction
N. C. Patterson Watchmaker and Jeweler
Texas West Side Square
DR. J. Holt Smith
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