Texas voters to decide five constitutional amendments
Five proposed changes to the Texas Constitution will be on the November 13 ballot this year, with two more to appear in 1952. Proposals include funding increases for old age and dependent aid, higher pensions, and expanding bond, tax, and investment powers for state agencies and universities.
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Texas
House
Senate
U. S
University Permanent Fund
Regents
University
Texas A. & M. College
Lightning Scary But Simple Rules Keep Down Risk
The article notes that lightning causes about 300 deaths annually and outlines safety tips from the National Safety Council. It explains rural risk, best shelter options, and cautions against standing under tall isolated trees or near large metal objects in houses. It also includes an official sheriff sale notice for Grayson County involving J. F. Casey and Whitesboro properties.
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National Safety Council
Much Cheaper Cow Doctor Reveals Practical Joke
An upstate New York veterinarian recalls a visit request from a farmer who claimed a sick cow. The farmer drops the doctor at his own house and jokes that a $3 home call beats a $5 taxi, exposing a practical joke rather than a medical emergency.
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New York
Foreclosure Notice of Delinquent Taxes on Sherman Property
The State of Texas sues B F Means and others in Grayson County District Court to collect ad valorem taxes on a 75 by 140 foot tract in Brockett's Addition, with $122.53 base delinquent tax plus interest penalties and costs through judgment. The case 59018, filed June 25 1951, seeks foreclosure of liens and order to condemn and sell the property to satisfy taxes owed to the plaintiff and taxing units. The citation return day is August 13 1951, before the 15th District Court of Grayson County Texas. The clerk is S V Earnest, with deputy Nancy Drake.
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State of Texas
Grayson
A. D
Whitesboro
Texas
District Court
Grayson County
15Th Judicial District of Texas
J. F. Casey
Ust
G. W. Blanton
H. C. McElroy
Sherman
B. F. Means
15Th Judicial District
Court House
S. V. Earnest
Nancy Drake
Drake
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Frigidaire
Mulay
SAS
Ted Ce
Johnson
Banking House
the First National Bank of
Whitewright, Texas
Federal Reserve Bank
U. S. Securities
Total
New State
New State Law
Stephens & Bryant Insurance — Real Estate
Ike
L Righ
OUR
Community Public Service Company
Your Friendly Electric Company
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