Local Candidates Announced for Various District Races
The Liano News lists candidates for statewide and county offices. Senators Marion Fowler and Richard Whett Hom bh are named for the 20th District. Representatives Lawrence Bruhl and A Mourland hold the 85th District. County offices include Sheriff Elmon P Foster, Tax Assessor-Collector Stewart Lewis Foster, and County Clerk J A Mayes.
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The
Liano News
Marion Fowler Richard Whett Hombh
Ac. DewoLsn
Elmon Pf. Stewart Lewis Foster
J. A. Mayes
Texas Panhandle Mesquite Praised For Ornamental Wood
J Frank Doble of the University of Texas describes scrubby mesquite from Panhandle to Mall as excellent ornamental building wood. He notes colors of jaw and red and says polished wood rivals the richest. The 1st District of the Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs awarded three distinguished service honors at Galveston, including Mrs Maggie W Barry adviser to rural organization work for the extension service of Texas A and M College.
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Texas
Panhandle
Mall
J. Frank Doble
University of Texas
1Rth
Texas Federation
Women's Clubs
Galveston
Maggie W. Barry
Fytansion Service of
Texas A
Nod ’ College
LCRA expands Pedernales Co-op low cost power access
The Pedernales Co-op implements a new rate and operating program by LCRA to extend affordable electricity to more rural families. The comparison of rates shows changes across several tiers and usage levels, indicating a widening reach of low cost power.
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Pedervales Co-op
LCRA
PEC Lowers Rates Drastically Under LCRA Plan
Austin reports a switch to direct operation of Pedernales lines by the Lower Colorado River Authority following a 1 week old agreement. The change cuts the minimum bill from 2.50 to 1.20 per month, with a 15 kilowatt hour monthly allotment for rural users, aligning rural rates with others.
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Austin
Pedernales Electric Co
Pedernales
Lower
Colorado River Authority
Congress Ardon Johnson
Pedarneles
LCRA
Federal Agen
Ficials
Cies
Go-op
Methodist Missionary Meet Scheduled At Local Church
The Methodist Woman's Missionary Society meets Friday at 4 00 pm in the church for World Outlook. Topic is Christian Brotherhood led by Mrs Geo M Watkins. Missionary topic features Mrs Guy Clymer. Hostesses are James Wilburn Gatman Karl Henderson Clay Fowler and Charles Goodman.
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Methodist Woman's Missionary
World Outlook
Christian Brotherhood
4Mra
Geo
M. Watkins
Guy Clymer
Mest
James Wilburn Gatman
Karl Henderson
Clay Fowler
Charles Goodman
University students show church membership near campus
Registrar figures indicate eighty six percent of 11 000 University of Texas students claim active membership in 31 churches near the campus. Survey data emphasizes strong religious involvement amid campus life.
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University of Texas
Extension of stamp plan reaches Mc Lennan county Texas
Secretary Henry A. Wallace authorizes extending the lond order stamp plan to Mc Lennan county including Waco Texas. The plan to distribute surplus agricultural commodities is to start in a few weeks.
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Secretary of Agriculture
Henry A. Wallace
McLennan County
Texas
Waco
Summer visitors and local gatherings mark Kingsland news
Gloria Dean and Eddie McMains from Roswell arrive to spend the summer with grandparents the Ricketsons Sr. A. Graham urged giving a monthly Red Cross collection during the war. Numerous local families from Llano Bertram Austin Houston and San Marcos visit relatives, with travel from Lampasas Yoakum Fredericksburg and Dumas.
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Gloria Dean
Eddie McMains
Roswell
New Mexico
D. L. Ricketson
A. Graham
Red Cross
Dudley Latham
Austin
Sherman Long
H. A. Graham
Lampasas
J. R. Nolan
Yoakum
Louis Stoteh
Buinel
Houston Fat Stock Show Plans Formulated for 1941
James W. Sartwelle, Houston packer and civic leader, heads the Houston Fat Stock Show and Live Stock Exposition opening February 8 through February 16. Reelected officers include G. L. Childress Henry W. Dew Russell W. Nix Julian Weslon J. Howard West. George W. Strake is treasurer W. C. Cox secretary manager Jack T. McCully exploitation director. More than 200 000 attended the 1940 exposition.
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James W. Sartwelle
Houston
For Rent Nice Cool Bedrooms
Lease ad notes cool bedrooms available at 282tp with contact phone 149. The fragment lists a rental offer and a dialing number for inquiries.
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T. P. West
Reta Osbourn
F. M. Cassaday Leonard B. Turbiville
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Luther Nobles Louis Templeton
Finley Barnett
Neat
Wood
Stacy Miller
FR. Smite
Henry Osbourne
F. Redford
E. V. Casper
Pre
J.B. Mayes
Star Worlds
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
SB University of Texas Law
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Ate
Methodist Missionary
Will P. Miller
DODGE
Peale
Mara
Bertram Automobile CO
Bertram, Texas
Mars
Wolf
Mclean
Kingsland News
Grace Lindsey
M. CG. Barnett
Jane Barnett
Burret Barnett
Milam Barnett
Llano
Bertram
Hardy Smith
Little Blaine Smith
Barnet
Drace Williams
Lorlie Goble
Ben Dale Burnett
Mary M. Williams
San Marcos
L. T. Barrow
Tom
D. B. Barrow
David
M. D. Barrow
Anne Barrow
Irene Dixon
T. 8. Barrow
A. J. Inscore and Sons
Fredericksburg
Mary Lee Bradley
Mary Beth
J. H. Benton
Miss Cliftoo of
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Hgc Benton
Frigidaire
New 6 Co
C. J. Whigham
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