Review of 1st Called Session 37th Legislature Ends
Review of principal acts from the 1st called session that adjourned at midnight August 16. Highlights include rural schools aid totaling 2 5 million for the first year and second year, and vetoes or changes to several Neff administration bills including enforcement and probation measures. The penitentiary and removal of prison officials receive revisions, while a bill regulating optometry makes Texas the last state to adopt such a law. Advertising feature urges local merchants to sponsor ads in the Eagle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rural Schools Aid
Neff
Gov. Neff
Senate
State Highway Department
Texas
Penitentiary Investigating Committee
Pope
Legislative reminiscences on Texas House actions during the special session
H. G. Perry argues newspapers biased coverage of the first called session. He outlines how education salaries rose from 3500 to 4000 and a temporary 5000 proposal was tied to emergencies. He discusses constitutional funds for permanent improvements and the Pope amendment to restrict using funds only for specified purposes.
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Texas
Gov. Hobby
University of the First
Beasley Ranches Post Trespass Notice in Texas Pastures
In Kimble and Edwards Counties the Beasleys warn nearby ranches and trespassers against hunting camping or killing game on their pastures. They promise to prosecute to the full extent of the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimble
Edwards
Kerr County Court Dismisses Session Adjourning to February
Kerr County District Court adjourned on Monday and will not convene again until February of next year, delaying hearings and cases awaiting calendar action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerr County District Court
Piaget Sound to the Gulf Association Meet in Fredericksburg
The Paget Sound to the Gulf Association schedules a Texas division convention at Fredericks on September 5. Kiwanis clubs of Texas meet in San Antonio the same dates with many members expected to join the Good Roads gathering. Officers include President J R Lowrie Mason and Secretary Carl Runge Mason. The Puget Sound route runs through twenty three counties, 1204 miles to the Gulf, and is touted as the shortest Denver to Gulf path.
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Paget
London Carnival Delights Town With Home Talent Parade
The London carnival of the 18th and 19th featured a grand crowd, a leading parade down Main, and thanks to Misses Lela Spruell Capito la Ellis for their efforts. The highlight included a Hula Dance by Movie Adams in hawaiian costume and the Vanudeville show.
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London
Main
Vanudeville
Lela Spruell
Capitola Ellis
Movie Adams
Hawii
Mikie
Monument Service by F L Napier in Menard
Advertises monument work by F L Napier in Menard with 22 years experience. Promises first class work, guaranteed quality and prompt service.
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F. L. Napier
Menard
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J. D. Motley
W. PF. Riley
Oren C. Reid
Coke R. Stevenson
Matt. B. Bailey
Junction
Austin
Penitentiary Supervisory Board
Agle
Ford Motor Co
Edison Phonograph Co
Woolworth Chain
United States
Bell Telephone Co
the Eagle
The
Eagle
House of Representatives
H. G. Perry
Tresspass
L. & Leslie Beasley
Eithe
Highway Meeting
Segovia
Mrs. Larkin Taylor
Mrs
B. L. Kirkpatrick
Ray King
Ross Beasley
Reinbold
W. G. Moore
Pat Beasley
Edith
Ruth
Dr. Burt
Beasley
Homer and
Troy Fleming
Telegraph
Kerrville Fair
Will Taylor
Robert Wilson
Mr. Perry
Polly Ann
Grist
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