Texas tax bill marks pivotal end to session
The Texas Legislature's second called session appears to near final passage of a tax measure aimed at about 2.5 million dollars. Observers see the session as restoring sanity to state government with cuts, consolidation, and curbs on waste while debating farm relief and school funding. The senate's stance shifts against lavish pensions and expansion, signaling a change in public sentiment and a focus on reducing government costs.
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Austin
Daily Newspapers of
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Senate
House
Congress
Marvin Jones
Amarillo
Chaman
House Agriculture Committee
Junction to meet Eldorado for crucial district showdown
Football fans in Junction brace for Friday's 2 pm game with Eldorado Eagles shaping District 41 B title contention. Eldorado holds the edge in recent scores while Rocksprings looms as the final hurdle before a district championship bid.
Reeses move from Kimble to San Saba for ranch in 1938
B B Reese and family plan to relocate to Chappel in San Saba county after updating Eagle figures to 1938 and selling their Main Llano ranch. Kimble County friends praise their community spirit and anticipate their return. Reuben Loeiller couple returns from New Mexico and Arizona trip visiting relatives. Ann Blackburn undergoes tonsil removal in San Antonio with mother at her side.
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B. B. Reese
Junction
Chappel
San Saba County
Llano
Reeses
Kimble County
Reuben Loeiller
New Mexico
Arizona
Laura Kounta
Grand Canyon
Petrified Forest
Painted Desert
Meteor Crater
Roosevelt Dam
Indian Reservations
J B Lead in Field Sales Reports Travel Prize
A field report shows J B leading the sale tally with $113 000 noted in the past report. A Georgia field man sold 00 Mr Koon may hold the lead until November and receive an all expenses paid trip.
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Ave Field
J.B
Georgia
Koon
Hill Country Bankers Meet at Menard Host Hotel
A large Hill Country Bankers Association delegation gathered at the Evans Hotel in Menard for a productive Saturday evening meeting. J L Cunningham of Junction National Bank presided after election at Kerrville. Congressman Charles L South spoke on taxation and government spending, urging higher taxes and balanced federal budget, while A J Lewis of San Antonio warned against government extravagance and cited securities losses as warning.
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Hill Country Bankers Association
Evans Hotel
Menard
J. L. Cunningham
Junction National Bank
Kerrville
Chas. L. South
Alfred Petsch
Fredericksburg
South
Roosevelt
A. J. Lewis
San Antonio
Bevans State Bank
Lewis
Eagles Fall to Tiny Antlers in Kerrville Under Lights
The Eagles, debuting under the Kerrville lights, trailed 18 0 at halftime to Tiny Antlers of class A. In the second half they rallied with one field goal and two touchdowns as the Antlers scored only once, in a hard fought game before a cool night crowd. The loss previews the strategic Eldorado game on the local field Friday at 2 pm with a public viewing from 2 to 4 pm.
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Eagles
Kerrville
Tioy High
Eldorado
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Death Claims Mrs. W. W. Allen Sunday
Mrs. W. W. Allen of San Antonio died Sunday after asthma and pneumonia developed during illness following a ranch visit. Funeral services were held in Kerrville with Dr. W. Dickey officiating. she is survived by memories of a long Texas life and a husband buried beside her 24 years ago.
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Leon Rolland Murrow
Rolland Murr
Junction
Murr
Kimble
Sutton
Pecan Springs
Rolland Marr
Lilly
Lucille
Shirley Sue
Adam
Alton
Adam Murr
R. R. Becker
Winston Murr
Orvill Murr
Julius Murr
Felix Murr
Glenn Murr
Leon Becker
W. W. Allen
San Antonio
Otober
Kimble County
W. Dickey
Brooks
van Dyke
Thomas Bradley
Kerrville
Concrete
Texas
Yoakum
Lavaca County
Cue
Mrs. Riley Resigns as Sixth District P T A President
At a San Angelo board meeting, Mrs. W. P. Riley stepped down after more than a year as president of the Sixth District Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers. She will remain city secretary and was awarded a national life membership key. Holland Holt of Abilene was named successor. Robert Loeffler’s position will be filled by appointment.
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San Angelo
W. P. Riley
Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers
Riley
Holland Holt
Abilene
Robert Loeffler
Bastrop High School Game Ends Early In Favor Of 1s
A Bastrop high school game ended early with the officials’ decision in favor of 1s, as the fourth quarter was not played and the score remained in dispute.
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Bastrop’s
Calnegio High School
Ennis Hill Returns as Junction Methodist Pastor
At the West Texas Conference in San Angelo Bishop H A Boaz announced Ennis B Hill would be pastor of Junction’s Junction Methodist Church for the coming year. The report lists prior Junction pastors and other district appointments across the region.
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West Texas
San Angelo
H. A. Boaz
Ennis B. Hill
Junction Methodist Church
Junction
S. L. Batchelor
Corpus Christi
Bolton Boone
Harlingen
W. S Ezelle
Lampasas
W. S. Highsmith
Hondo
Presiding Elder
L. A. Spellman
Big Lake
Leslie McDaniel
Brady T. N. Barton
Bronte
J. H. Thompson
Eden
H. W. Gaston
Eldorado
J. W. Leggett
Eola
E. W. Thompson
Cotton Producers Urged to File Sale Certificates Now
County regulations on Cotton Sale Certificates have been adjusted. Buyers must file receipts by October 30, 1937 for sales up to October 15, 1937, and within fifteen days after sale for later transactions. County Agent R. E. Homann urges all cotton sellers to mail or deliver certificates to the county agent's office and not rely on buyers.
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R. E. Homann
Homann
The Wild Ducks Coat of Arms Mystery
A medical man seeks his family crest from a heraldry expert. The adviser shows a cat with two battle axes and wild duck figures, prompting the physician to ask for interpretation. The researcher claims the motto is probably QUACK, QU.
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Wreker
American News Features, Inc
Junction Schools Plan Halloween Queen Event at High School
Campaigns run by Junction Public Schools to elect a Halloween party queen at the high school auditorium Friday at 7 30 p m. Miss Dodie DeBellevue and Kerrville pupils will assist with a program including band selections readings dances and a crowning ceremony. Local visitors Mr and Mrs J J McWright of Rockport report a thriving tourist camp business and growing winter tourism on the coast.
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Junction Public
Dodie DeBellevue
Kerrville
H. O. Patterson
Ethel Lee Ellis
Meta Flora Real
Helen Mae Michon
Margaret Michon
Dorothy Jean Randle
Dalene Comprette
Emma Jean Wilkerson
Frances Real
J. J. McWright
Herschell
Rockport
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