Pecans Near Dawn of New Techniques in Texas
Texas growers and Brownwood researchers test layering, X ray treatment, and root hormones to boost pecan yields. A Dallas firm surveys markets as 3,500 to 6,000 women may help define demand and uses, while specialists study pollination, hormone rooting, and vitamin content to strengthen advertising positions.
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Texas
Brownwood
Miles Leche
Tacha
Leche
Art
Dallas
Andrew Winkler
the Grove
Jack Shelton
College Station
Texas A. and
M. College Extension Service
Oscar Gray
Arlington
John Barton
Utley
H. G. Lucas
Southwestern Pecan Growers’ Assvuenntion
J. &. Rainey
San Angelo
Texas Pecan Growers’ Association
Ocean Division
Texas State Department of Agriculture
L. Smith
Smith
Swift Oil
Southwestern Pecan Growers
Assa
Library News Highlighting Junior Books Shipment
County Library receives new books for juniors and younger children. Gratitude expressed to San Saba News and San Saba Star for promoting Library News. For two months the library will extend hours to 5 pm on Thursdays and 9 am to 6 pm on Saturdays.
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San Saba News
San Saba Star
Visitors Return to Texas After 24 Years Away
Mr and Mrs Arthur Scott of Albuquerque New Mexico visit their old home town of San Saba Texas meeting Nettie Scott and Wanda Jewell. After twenty four years away they spend time reconnecting with friends despite the long absence. Their daughters Vallie Sharp of Albuquerque and Leater Bratton of Denver accompany them.
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Arthur Scott
Albuquerque
New Mex
Nettie Scott
Wanda Jewell
San Saba
Texas
Scotts
Vallie Sharp
Leater
Bratton
Denver
Colo
Democratic schooling and fair pay across districts
A discussion in Greenville and nearby areas argues for equal salary schedules for teachers in all schools regardless of living costs, based on pupil enrollment rather than attendance. The group asserts American public schools must preserve democratic life by democratic control, administration, discipline, and teaching.
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State of
Texas
State Board of Education
Automatic Tax Board
Mirabeau B. Lamar
Thomases
Houston
San Antonio
Aus
Greenville
Melissa
Palacios
Frog Hollow
Cow Bayou
Statutory tax favored over constitutional in 6th Legislature
Representative Ellis D. Cockrell reports the Senate States Affairs Committee killed the Commibus tax bill and that Senate Joint Resolution No. 12 would create a constitutional general sales tax. He argues the Omnibus tax bill would raise more for Old Age Assistance and criticizes lobbyists backing the constitutional route. He questions the governor's support for S. J. R. No. 12 and notes the House favored the Omnibus bill.
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Senate States Affairs Committee
House
Senate
Pecan Grove Community Update From Local Reporter
Next Sunday is regular preaching day with small crowds. invitation extended for Saturday night and Sunday. Mrs. Lee Oliver left for New York and Washington to attend the World's Fair, planning a two week trip. Nina Jean Terry visited Mrs. Frank Mall Jr. in San Saba. J. H. Shahan and family joined in Sunday activities at Bethel. L. B. Owen elected principal of Pecan Grove school for the coming term. his father attended Sunday school. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Hart from Oklahoma and Mr. Farrice James with son Leon of Lampasas, plus R. L. Sutton family in Colony.
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Lee Oliver
New York
Washington
Myx
Oliver
Nina Jean Terry
Frank Mall Jr
San Saba
TH. W. Shahan
Jimmie
Roy
T. R. Woods
Bethel
Shiloh
Taliaferro of Goldthwaite
Geo. Munsell
Juanita
Junior Ridge
Nina Jean
Dare Terry
Janice Walker
David Edmondson
Ywimondson
L. B. Owen
Pecan Grove
J. B. Hart
Harts
Oklahoma
Tax debate over general sales tax echoed in session
A speaker denounces a general sales tax, arguing it harms common citizens and favors luxuries and natural resources. The remarks express disbelief at supporters and signal impatience to adjourn after addressing J. R. No. 12.
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Ase Ck Ee
Wes
Goodyear
STORY
Petel Mee
Smarit
Geodysar Beitertes
Hayden
San Saba, Texas
Library News
Ellis D. Cockrell
Farrice James
Leon
Lampasas
R. L. Sutton
Famly
Colony
Dean & Horton Insurance
San Sibe
Texare
Phils
San Saba Light & Ice Co
Coolerator
San Saba Ice & Light Company
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