Bi Stone Church Notes and Local Updates
Regular worship services were held with a heartfelt message on the second coming of Christ. Condolences are offered for Mrs. Lela Robbins. Notes mention peach crops nearing harvest, health updates for C Y Summers Frank Jackson and illness of Dixie Ballard and Dorothy Jones, and prayers for hospital and nursing home residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bro. Dillard
Lela Robbins
Christ
C.Y. Summers
Frank Jackson
Constitutional Amendment Proposal on Governor Vacancy Salary
Public notice outlines three sections of a Texas constitutional amendment. It proposes salary for the Lieutenant Governor and Speaker of the House at 22500 and details who administers government during vacancy. The measure would be voted on November 7, 1972.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Senate
Texas constitutional amendment on public officers and dual offices
Public notice details proposed changes to Section 33 Article XVI of the Texas Constitution. It restricts treasury payouts to officers holding multiple offices and outlines exceptions for National Guard members and other specific roles, with transitional provisions through September 1969. It also bans legislators from serving as Soil and Water District Directors.
Texas constitutional amendment on multiple offices for public servants
The proposed amendment to Section 40 Article XVI clarifies that individuals may not hold more than one civil office of emolument at once, with specific exceptions for soil and water district directors, National Guard members, and certain reserve officers. Itstates officials may hold an additional office or profit and vote if otherwise qualified, with ballots for the November 1979 election reflecting the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Texas
Soil and Water Conservation District
Organized Reserves
United States
United States Army
Navy
Marine Corps
National Guard
National Guard Roe
Officers Reserve Corps
Men Turn To Plastic Surgery For Youthful Image
Increasing numbers of men pursue cosmetic procedures including face lifts nose work and hair transplants. Doctors note men now constitute about 15 to 20 percent of patients as demand rises in major cities amid pressure to maintain a youthful look.
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Eugene Courtiss
The
American Society For Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
John Williams
Century City
Calif
Phyllis Diller
William Proxmier
Proxmier
Senate
Bobby Hull
John Hopkins University
Diran Goulian
New York Hospital
West Coast
Weather Split Across Texas With Unchanged Heat
Forecasters expect North Central and Northeast Texas to stay clear to partly cloudy Wednesday through Thursday with hot afternoons and warm nights. South Central and Southeast Texas see fair to partly cloudy skies with highs from the upper 80s to near 100 and lows in the 70s. Northwest and Southwest Texas remain partly cloudy with little temp change while a long discussion on plastic surgery and its rising popularity for men appears, noting costs and outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Texas Constitution Amendment Seeks Sheriff Salary Basis
Public notice outlines proposed amendment to Section 61 of Article XVI to require all district and certain county officers in Texas to be paid on a salary basis with specific fee allowances for others. Details specify counties by population, effective January 1 1973, and November 1972 election timing for voter approval.
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State OF
Texas
Commissioners Courts
Homer Lacy services pending in Tehuacana
Homer Lacy of Tehuacana died today at General Mexia Hospital at age 73. Funeral services are pending at Blair Stubbs Funeral Home in Mexia. He is survived by three daughters Anna Hines of Albuquerque New Mexico Doris Treadwell and Elisa Peralta of Tehuacana, three sisters A J Haney of Strathmore California Mabel Ballard and Homer Webb of Fremont California, and a brother Millard D. Lacy of Lubbock.
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Homer Lacy
Tehuacana
General Mexia Hospital
Blair Stubbs
Mexia
Lacy
Anna Hines
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Doris Treadwell
Elisa Peralta
A.J. Haney
Strathmore
California
Mabel Ballard
Homer Webb
Fremont
Millard D. Lacy
Lubbock
Funeral Set for Teague Man Walter S Brown
Walter Sherwood Brown 85 of Teague dies Saturday in Teague General Hospital. Funeral at 2 p.m. today in Lawrence Funeral Home Chapel Teague with Rev James Dammon officiating. Burial in Pankey Cemetery near Bedias. Survivors include wife two daughters two sons three sisters ten grandchildren four great grandchildren.
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Walter Sherwood Brown
Teague
Lawrence Funeral Home
James Dammon
First Baptist Church
Pankey
Bedias
Mr. Brown
Teague General Hospital
Franklin
Prairie Grove Baptist Church
Walter T. Brown
John M. Adams
Bryan
Cleo Leverett
Robert Brown
Houston
Nancy Reynolds
Trent
Julia Wagley
Josie Murphy
Brownwood
Texas proposal to allow counties to cut school fund and aid districts
A constitutional amendment would add Section 6b to Article VII allowing a county commissioners court to reduce its county permanent school fund and distribute the proceeds to independent and common school districts on a per scholastic basis to reduce bonded indebtedness or fund improvements. The court must preserve enough of the fund to pay taxes on school lands and royalties. The amendment also aims to permit a per scholastic distribution while preserving state aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Texas
Commissioners Court
Texas Amendment Abolishes Lamar County Hospital District
Section 6 of Article IX amends the constitution to abolish the Lamar County Hospital District on its effective date. The Lamar County Commissioners Court may transfer or dispose of assets. The general election on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November 1972 will include a ballot provision voting for or against the proposition to abolish the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Texas
Lamar County Hospital
Commissionera Court of
Lamar County
Texas constitutional amendment on equality under law
Section 3a would add equality under the law regardless of sex race color creed or national origin to the Texas Constitution. The amendment would be submitted to voters on the first Tuesday after the 1972 election with options to vote for or against the proposition.
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State OF
Texas
Constitutional amendment sets six percent rate for state bonds
The proposed amendment would add a new Section 65 to Article III allowing bonds issued under constitutional authority to carry a weighted average annual interest rate not to exceed 6 percent. It repeals conflicting provisions and becomes effective upon adoption. The measure will be voted on at the general election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
Texas
Tax Exemption Provisions For Veterans And Religious Properties
The document outlines uniform occupancy taxes with exemptions for public property used for public purposes and religious worship. It details veteran disability tax exemptions by rating, thresholds, and property value limits, plus survivor allowances for spouses and children of military members.
Public Notice on Texas Constitutional Amendment Proposal
A state public notice outlines proposed changes to Texas Constitution Article XVII Section 1. The Legislature may convene regular or special sessions to consider statewide propositions with two thirds participation required for enactment. The document summarizes the amendment process and voting requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
Texas
Tate
Court notices outline amendment election timing and publication
The text specifies publication timing for a constitutional amendment election and notices prior to voting. It references publication dates, rates for notices, and the process to place the amendment before voters, with notes on counting votes cast in favor.
Constitutional Amendment Proposal for Texas Officials Salaries
Public notice summarizes changes to Texas Constitution Article IV including term lengths for Governor and several state officers. It notes amendments to Sec 23 governing four year terms and salary authority, with residency requirements and the term start timing after the 1974 general election.
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Mexia Daily News
North Railroad
Bob Wright
Joe Evans
Max Wood
Limestone County
Jacksons
Lee Boykin
Dixie Ballard
Dorothy Jones
Wortham Hospital
Proprio
House of Representatives
Treasury
Air National Guard of
National Guard Reserve
Air National Guard Reserve
Air Force Reserve
Air National Guard
United Sates
Air Force
Ane Corps
Corps
Soil and Water Conservation Districts
New York
Miami
Los Angeles
Associated Press
Thomas Baker
Williams
Bill
Rey Sexo
Tae
Eran
Vac OO
Pyro
Tee Nee
Armed Services of
Veterans’ Administration
United States Armed Forces
Cliss
Comptroller of Public Accounts
General Land Office
Maciatale of Texas
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