Mansfield Names Academy Candidate
Edwin Hall Mark Jrn of Galveston named principal candidate for admission to the United States Military Academy at West Point by Rep J J Mansfield. Yates M Hill of Hallettsville first alternate and James Edward McElroy of Victoria second alternate. Entrance exams March 2 for July 1 1937 admission. Texas totals from New Deal Emergency Fund noted. Kendrick and Gillespie counties the only Republican counties in the recent election.
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Idaho Governor Signs Proclamation Nullifying Retail Sales Tax
Governor Ross of Idaho signs a proclamation nullifying the state's retail sales tax, marking a bold move to relieve shoppers and alter fiscal policy in the region.
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Texas Centennial Exposition Sees Over a Million Out-of-State Attendees
More than 1,000,000 visitors from outside Texas passed through turnstiles at the Texas Centennial Exposition, reflecting strong regional and out-of-state turnout for the event.
Texas Centennial Expo Closes At Midnight
The Texas Centennial Exposition ended at midnight Sunday after a great show. Organizers announced the exposition will reopen next year.
Allred appoints Tom King as state auditor in Texas
Governor James V. Allred names Tom King of Dallas as state auditor. King has served as first assistant auditor since February of the prior year.
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Hallettsville Girl Dies at Home on Thanksgiving Morning
Hallettsville Texas November 21 Miss Ethel Meyer 21 daughter of Ed Meyer toppled over Thanksgiving morning while sitting by the fire with the family cat. Survived by brother Clay Meyer and sister Gertha Meyer. Funeral services held at Salem Cemetery Friday afternoon.
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Bridge Club Meeting Featured Tight Games and Prizes
Mrs Fred Pietsch hosted the Tuesday Afternoon Bridge Club on November 24. Seven tight games produced high score by Mrs Anton Meyer who also won the galloping prize, while Mrs Chester Zithman took the consolation. Lunch included tongue sandwiches pickles pecan cake fruit salad and coffee.
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Christmas Trades Day At Hallettsville For School Children
On Saturday December 12 Hallettsville holds its annual Christmas Trades Day for all school children. Santa Claus will arrive with a truckload of goodies in the afternoon and means provided so every child gets a share. County Superintendent Chas. W. McDonald invites all to attend and not miss Santa.
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Big business backs higher pay after election pledges
Several large firms that criticized new deal measures during the campaign now report higher wages, bigger dividends, and increased bonuses. The shift comes as profit margins improve and markets stabilize following the electoral cycle.
Roosevelt Leads Landon by Ten Million Plus in Vote Count
President Roosevelt holds a large plurality over Governor Landon with 10,725,977 votes more. About half the states have reported complete official returns. total votes tallied to last Thursday reach 44,523,579.
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Christian Science Lesson Sermon for December 6
The Lesson Sermon titled God the Only Cause and Creator will be read in Christian Science churches on Sunday December 6. The Golden Text from Isaiah proclaims the Lord who creates and upholds all, with John’s letter noting we shall be like Him when He appears. Eddy’s Science and Health cites ongoing mortal beliefs yielding to divine conceptions as the sole true view of existence.
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Mickie Says Friends Bargains Fill The City
A quirky ad column notes readers chase bargains from Mighty Midgets and want ads that rent houses farms or find jobs and even aid in locating valuables for a few nickels. The tone hails frugal tips and cheap solutions as a local pastime.
Truckers Run Up Highway Toll With Rising Fatalities
In the first nine months of this year 25,850 lives were lost with a council predicting a record 37,500 fatalities for the year. Truck accidents dominate highway casualties and many truckers lack public liability insurance to cover injuries and property damage.
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