Children Back To School Ford City 1980 Return
The first school day of 1980 saw sleepy children returning as families adjust after Christmas. Brackenridge and Mary Avenue high schools reported full attendance. private colleges reopen and classes begin January 20 with final exams the prior week. Dozens of students traveled by train and bus back to campuses including Our Lady of the Lake and A and M College as Austin’s young college set resumed social activity.
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Tira
Wisides
Texas
Twinois
California
Newark
Moe College
University of ‘Young
Austin
Reader objects to notoriety given to John A Walls
A reader urges the editor to limit publicity for local figures such as John A Walls, former district attorney of Laredo. The letter recalls past indictments and a misstep in a high profile case, arguing sensational coverage fuels notoriety and questions whether press attention serves public interest.
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John A. Walls
Laredo
Calley
Duke Carver
Calles
Duke Caryee
United States
Auditor Quizzes State Employes to Return to Work
In Austin on January 2 a state auditor mailed a New Year questionnaire to all state employees. It lists 33 requests including federal deskserving exam history, rating, and names of relatives employed by the state. Clerk back on job after influenza illness.
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Austin
Moore Arnn
Dosey
Anna Domini
Salamna
Paris chambermaids revolt demands fixed wages and shorter day
Parisian chambermaids demand a fixed wage, 15 minute daily rest, double pay on Sundays and holidays, and no wage deductions for uniforms or polishing duties. Led by Julie Marie and Jeanne, they cite wages of 12 to 16 dollars monthly in Paris, lower in provinces, with shifting terms and long hours for maids in the nation.
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Paris
Femmés de Menage
Ergilah
Chambermalde
Benk
Seine
Union of the Femmes,de Menage
Wade
Union
Julie
Marie
Jeanne
Leas
Mee k county singing conve ntion attracts two hundred
A reader notes Grangedale’s singing gathering drew about two hundred locals, praising wholesome outdoor meals and community bonding while criticizing New Year’s Eve gunfire and a roving pistol enthusiast. The piece highlights rural initiative, farm life, and a profile of J. P. Tomeson of Dilly, a prolific poultry and feed operation.
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J. P. Tomeson
Dilley
Trajle
Sampson
Homesteaders Will Get Colorado Land
Washington January 2 1930 about 30 acres of unreserved public lands in Hins Blanco county Colorado will open to entry under the homestead and desert land laws at the United States land office Denver March 5 1930 this notice appears in the national heading of the bureau of land maybe
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Washington, D. C
Hin Blanco County
Colorado
United States Land Office
Denver
Taft death rites to honor philanthropist and publisher
Charles P. B. Taft, noted philanthropist, publisher and political figure, died Tuesday night. Funeral rites will be held at Christ Church with city and county officials and many organizations honoring him, following Episcopal observances.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Charles PB. Taft
New Huper
Druggist Dean Resigns as Texas Association Leader
Seed W. Ride of Collin County, president of the Texas Druggist Association, was shot at his home in Parmoreitle yesterday. Articles for the home and office are offered at big reductions in the column.
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Dean
Greynville
Jan
Ty— Seed W. Ride
Collin County Druggs
Poat
Uy Tesas Drugist Association
Parmoreitle
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Luke
Meek County
Grangedale
Chen
Fophy
San Antonio
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Hollywood
Majestic Auto Park
Main Avenue
Travis Street
Oreiatollers
Carviea An Azaurance
Montreal
St Lawrence
Hettry Holgate Aryl J. A. Jamieson
Montreal Engineers
Red
Hill
Hilus Cascara
Quinine
Dallas
Hanaan Monson
Tory
National Sons
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