Sagerton Visitors Return to Midland and Stamford Areas
Sagerton figures a parade of locals visit Midland, Lubbock, and Stamford over the weekend. Families including the Gwyns Reising Knights and others traveled, with mentions of wheat yields and cattle country noted by Wilson in Sagerton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Gwyn
Pauline Elizabeth
Mary Reising
Edna Schroeder
Midland
Miss Schroeder
H. le Schroeder
B. Hexs
Hnd Wilson, Sr
Sagerton
Brownfield
Springfield
V. E. Newton
Mahdeen Reising
Maidland
Rector Guo
Beulah Mae Summers
Emma Lammert
Emil Kainer
Byrd Returns to England with Wife Katherine Feris
Lieut A F Byrd has returned to England around the start of August after previously serving 15 months there. His wife, Katherine Feris, has learned of the move. Byrd recently returned to the United States before this transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Byrd
England
Katherine Feris
Byrd
United States
New Hope Notes Religious Services and Local Visits
New Hope Rev W P Cure of Stamford filled the Baptist church appointment while Rev J H Skiles served in a revival at Peacock. L S Jones will preach next Sunday morning and Skiles will speak Sunday night. The report lists numerous local visits, family gatherings, and church attendance across Stamford, Lubbock, Anson, Abilene, and nearby towns with names of residents and visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Cure
Stamford
The
Baptist Church
J. H. Skiles
Peacock
L. S. Jones
Skiles
Ted Bean
Dumont
W. F. Bean
CC. €. Allén
Paul Elds
Jeanie Walkice
Uford
W. J. Major
Walter Fisher
Oran Teague Sunady
Joe Teague
Wanda Joe
Anson
Cecil Bean
Barbara Ann
Judy Lynne
Arthur Lassater
Mary Eellen
Margaret
Wise Chapel
Bill Hardage
Abilene
Orhters
E. P. Portwood
Stemford
Ervie Jared
Lubbock
Kenneth and
Keith
Barron Lindsey
Glenda Kay
Glenda Mae Lindsey
Wichita Falls
Mary Boan Lindsey
Flight Commander Don Robbins Returns to Fort Worth
Returning to Fort Worth after three years at the Stamford Flying School, flight commander Don Robbins and his wife will establish their home there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Worth
Don Robbins
Stamford
Private Massey Sent to Camp Hood for Motorized Unit Training
Private Jack Massey, born in San Antonio, is slated for motorized unit service and training at Camp Hood. His wife resides in Dayton and is visiting her husband’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Massey, this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ic Lammert
Sill
Okla
Emil Kainer
E. C. Lauchlin
Black
TP A
Lns
Albert Stron
Ed Popp
Ed Campo
Frank Kainer
John Lunn
Stamford
Aug Stremmer
Eddie Kaine
Emma Lammert
Ernestine Beene
Betty Bergson
Lonnie Lammert
Ft. Sill
Emil G. Kainer
J. C. Kainer
Fred Buerger
T. L. Thane
J. R. Green
Roscoe
William Rebe
Old Glory
Judson Green
Albert Stremmel
Ruth Laughlin
Ed Laughlin
Camp Hood Pvt
Jack Massey
Cam Hood
San Antonio
Dayton
H. T. Massey
J. E. McCown
Clarence Roughton
James Merle
Ruddy
Dee Roughton
Billy
Johnnie
Wanda Mae
Cecil Gillespie
Navy
Ellis Bean
Albany
E. W. Mickler
E. W
Set
J. D. Gillespie
T. N. Gillespie
Gillespie
Dallas
Sgt
Ft. Leonard Wood
Misouri
Rudolph Middleton
Haskell
C. Middleton
Gentry Middleton
Rudolph
U. S. Navy
Alex McLennan
Denton Black
Warren Dale
Tillie
Kay
S. G. Cobb
James Whitfield
Victoria
R. J. Fox
Marvin Cobb
von Cobb
Art Newcomb
Pearl Newcomb
Hamlin
Tull Newcomb
Jane Fox
Jay Newcomb
Royalty
Vestus Bunkley
Stamford Sanitarium
Bunkley
Gale McLennan
Annie Fox
Childs
Flo Newcomb Albar
R. J. Pox
Cobb
Betty Fox
Local News and Roster of World War II Homecomings
Citizens report visits and family news from Rockdale and nearby towns as servicemen return from duty. Messages include leave details, new arrivals, school and hospital news, and a public notice outlining pension amendments for city and town employees with election plans in November 1944.
Youth Fellowship Hay Ride and Picnic at Buie Park
The St. John’s Methodist Youth Fellowship with over 39 members enjoyed a traditional hayride to Buie Park followed by a park picnic supper. Sponsors attended and biweekly entertainments are planned through late summer. all youths are invited to Sunday evening meetings at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Methodist Church
Buie Park
Proposed Constitutional Amendments in Texas Legislature
The Texas Legislature proposes to amend Article 3 Section 51 by adding Sections 51-e and 51-f to authorize cities to establish retirement and disability pension systems for city employees. Systems require voter approval via an election on tax-supported bonds. Participation is voluntary and the Legislature may authorize statewide or district plans while prohibiting general appropriation for system costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
State
State OF
State of Texas
Proposed Texas constitutional amendment reallocates county tax rates
The measure would allow the county Commissioners Court to adjust tax levies by reallocating rates for authorized purposes. Total taxes would not exceed eighty cents per one hundred dollars of valuation annually. Changes require voter approval at a general or special election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Texas
Commissioners Court
Texas Amendment Aims to Let Counties Reallocate Tax Rates
The proposed constitutional amendment would let the Commissioners Court alter county tax levies for various purposes by increasing or decreasing rates while keeping total county taxes within eighty cents per one hundred dollars. Approved reallocations would remain in force for six years unless voters modify them later. The measure sets ballot language for and against, requests a $5,000 appropriation for election expenses, and requires a statewide vote on November 7, 1944.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioners Court
Texas
Seid Commissioners Court
State of
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Howard Price
Sinclair Refining Company
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O.K
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Leonard Archer
Archer Studio
Anson, Texas
Germany
Reddybox
America
Reddy Kilowatt
West Texas Utilities Company
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