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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1936
Page
6
A joint Texas constitutional amendment proposal authorizes a retirement fund for public school and higher education personnel funded by state and local contributions. It sets limits on state match, annual pension caps, twenty years service eligibility, and U S bond investments, with a November 3 1936 general election vote.
A lengthy draft constitutional amendment for Texas Article XVI seeks local option on intoxicating liquor sales, state control of distilled spirits, and establishment of state dispensaries. It outlines voting methods, protection for counties with prior prohibitions, and timing for a November 3, 1936 election with an $8,000 appropriation for publication and conduct.
The document outlines proposed constitutional changes to authorize a retirement fund for persons employed in State supported public schools colleges and universities. It directs the Governor to issue the proclamation for the election and provides a $5000 appropriation for publication and election expenses. The copy asserts accuracy of the transcription.
Acre Youngest child born to Mr and Mrs H L Young of Abilene Monday morning. Mrs J Wood of Albany admitted Sunday underwent major operation Tuesday. Homer Mayfield Anson receiving treatment gradually improving. Miss Bernice Nelson Leeders convalescing after appendectomy. M L Wood Albany recovering from fractured leg slowly improving. Winnie Farr Jayton in hospital for observation and treatment. Billie Lee Anson had tonsils removed and sent home Tuesday. Baby son born to Mr and Mrs Robert Foster Anson Sunday. Lena Jordan Hawley underwent major surgery Sunday quite sick. Jack Arledge Roy Arledge son had minor operation and sent home. Baby son of Mr and Mrs Bud McGee Stamford receiving medical treatment this week. Irene Ivey Rochester surgical patient convalescing. Mrs A L Anderson Avoca improving after appendectomy last week. Paul Johnson Albany seriously burned improving. Coy Stuart Roby surgical patient to be dismissed soon. Mr and Mrs H L Bearden Anson medical patients gradually improving. Son born to Mr and Mrs Coy Turner Avoca at hospital Tuesday morning. Leo Scott surgical patient dismissed to Weinert. W D Harris Stamford contractor Dad Harris major operation Monday serious. Grief over wife’s loss, 100, believed to have caused death of Jacob Altschuler, also 100, of Warsaw, Poland, half hour after she died.
Mary Louise Doss entertained seven guests with a sleepover at her home last week. The group visited the municipal pool for a late night swim before returning for refreshments of iced watermelon. Guests included Orbyrne Doran Maxine Caffee Janice Buie Mildred Hood Marjorie Hills Jessie Mae Gill and Joan Robertson.
Tuesday morning the Bridgettes club hosted a compliment to Mrs Frank Fleming, a recent bride, at her home. Members presented an electric waffle iron and served an ice course with cookies. attendees included Misses Virginia Bounds, Helen Miller, Kathryn McNabb, Margaret Ann Buster, Patsy Kinard, Mary Alice Abbott, Martha Jane Bryant and Robert Frances Culbreath.
Sue Carolyn Edwards marked her fourth birthday with a gala at her parents home Mr and Mrs E E Edwards on Saturday at 5 pm. Jean Brownfield helped entertain the children as balloons and a birthday cake graced the dining room. Cakes and ice cream were served after the happy birthday song.
Dolls were favors for the girls and cars were given to the boys. Balloons were given to all guests. Mothers attended and were served an ice course. Attendees included Jo Ann Hinds Speck Margaret Ann Tholcken Glen Lewis Richie Inez Lane Patsy Wanda Rosamond and others. Mrs Rosamond Tholeken Lewis King Pauling Hanson Franks and Hammer were among the women present.
Memorial Baptist W M S circles met at the home of Mrs J K Brady for a Monday afternoon business meeting led by Mrs Sam Crawford. Devotional given. reports from committee chairmen heard. members enjoyed a refreshment plate.
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