Father of Pecos People is Buried
Henry Kelley, father of Mrs. Max Otto and Tom Kelley of Pecos, died of heart failure last Saturday morning in Sudan Texas. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at Littlefield, his home. Mrs. Otto, Tom Kelley, and Clarence Mount of Pecos attended the services. The elder Mr. Kelley was well known in Pecos where he was a resident and had visited his children about two weeks ago.
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Henry Kelley
Max Otto
Tom Kelley
Pecos
Sudan
Texas
Littlefield
Otto
Clarence Mount
Mr. Kelley
Texas constitutional amendment on homestead tax exemption
Legislation proposes amending Article VIII to grant a three thousand dollar exemption on residence homesteads from state taxes until remission ends, with conditions for counties to certify cessation. Election to vote on August fourth Saturday, 1933, directions to ballots, proclamation by the Governor, and transcription by Secretary of State Ww. W. Heath.
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State of
Texas
Board of Governing Body
Ww. W. Heath
Notice of Proposed Amend of Texas S J R No 30
The text proposes Section 51a allowing the Legislature to authorize sale of up to 20 million in Texas bonds to relieve unemployment with interest not above 4.5 percent, repayable within ten years, sold at par plus accrued interest, no commissions. Proceeds to relief work and fair distribution, with legislatures ensuring interest payments from non property tax sources. Election set for August 26 19383 with for and against ballots and governor to issue proclamation.
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Texas
State of Texas
W. W. Heath
Notice of proposed amendment to Texas Constitution
A notice outlines H J R No 43 proposing to amend Section 20 of Article XVI to prohibit manufacture sale or exchange of intoxicants above 3 2 percent alcohol and to allow local option votes in counties to permit sale of vinous liquors up to 3 2 percent with state regulation and self enacting provisions governing existing prohibitions across counties and subdivisions.
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State of
Texas
Texas amendment vote on 3.2% alcohol sale August 1933
Section two outlines submitting the constitutional amendment to Texas voters at the fourth Saturday in August 1933. It specifies ballot text for those in favor and against authorizing the sale of vinous or malt liquors up to 3.2 percent alcohol by weight. The governor is directed to issue proclamations and implement the amendment.
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Texas
State of
Notice of Proposed Texas Constitution Amendment S J R No 3
Proposed amendment adds Section 5 to Article IX authorizing Houston County home rule charters for large counties and enabling smaller counties by two thirds Legislature vote with publication and voter thresholds. Charter provisions must avoid conflicting with state laws, preserve homestead exemptions, and may retain or reorganize the County Commissioners' Court with terms up to six years. The measure outlines election and governance rules for county charters.
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Texas
Senate
House of Representatives
W. Heath Secretar
County government powers and salaries for court officers
The text outlines compensation paid to Judges of County Courts and Justices of the Peace on a salary basis in lieu of fees. It defines the County Court's probate jurisdiction, the elective or appointive option for Justices of the Peace, and limits changes to court jurisdiction. It also describes district attorney and county attorney duties and salary basing, plus authority for counties to create or alter offices, fix tenure rules, and set compensation under charters.
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Justices of the Peace
Office of Justice of the Peace
Texas proposal for Home Rule Charter merges counties and cities
A lengthy constitutional amendment proposal in Texas would authorize counties to adopt Home Rule Charters, merge with cities or areas, and transfer functions to county authorities. It requires voter approval, two thirds legislative backing, and separate counts within each entity. The plan outlines taxation and governance rules for merged areas and urban districts, plus a state election process in August 1939.
Rotarians Hear WTCC Report At Big Spring Meeting
Rotarians heard on the recent West Texas Chamber of Commerce report at their Thursday meeting in the Orient room. President D. W. Bozeman presided as Ray Lewis and Dudley reported on the big collection. Ralph Villa led club singing.
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Tecos
West Texas
Commerce
Orients Room
Ray Lewis
Dudley
D. W. Bozeman
Ralph Villa
Reeves County Relief Funds Visit Note in Pecos
R F C supervisor Payl Reeves visited Pecos with J J Boley district supervisor for relief administration. H P Davis secretary and Ben Randall chairman attended Reeves County Relief Committee meeting. This week Reeves County allocated the rest of April relief funds totaling about 1750 dollars. Part May funds expected in ten days.
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J. J. Boley
R. F C
Pecos
H. P. Davis
Ben Randall
Reeves County
Hailstorm Lashes Stockton Damaging Glasses and Cars
Heavy hail hit Stockton on Wednesday causing shattered windows and damaged automobiles. Sightseers reported battering rain and brief street flooding as residents assessed the impact on vehicles and storefront glass.
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Stockton
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Santa Fe Railroad
Red Bluff
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Red Bluff Realty Co
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J. F. Mace
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Lewis’ Grocery
Arizona
Calif
del Monte
Heart’s Delight
Maxwell House
Cery
Pecos Mercantile Grocery
Jules
WTCC
Payl Reeves
Kolar Funeral Home
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