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KERENS (TEXAS) TRIBUNE, AUGUST 24, 19f>6
ran grmroTnnnnnrg mnsmnnt
\£<Mja>i & £fuoel
By Lauretie Kiitley °
anmnnra a g'a anTra aa"6innnnnnr
Many garden lovers have taken
advantage of the free fertilizer at
the McCarter Grain Company.
This mixture is ideal for mulch-
ing beds and, of course, to most
tof us the free part of the deal
Is most appealing. All you need,
girls, is a strong arm, a pick-up,
land possibly a shovel, since some*,
of the sacking is in poor con-
dition and won’t hold. The editor
claims this "stuff” is corncobs—
but just the same it’s plenty
good on flowers and shrubs.
* * *
The excitement of school days
Is in the air. Many young moth-
ers are sewing busily this week
fo prepare their young ones for*
the big opening. School is your
child’s own little world. It gives
him an opportunity to use his
labilities without any assistance
from the grandstand; it gives him
an opportunity to make his pwn
friends, to prove to himself that
he is an individual, and able to
take his place in a busy world.
Isn’t it wonderful to live in a
nation with schools completely
free of "isms”. How lucky wei
feel to live in a town where we
can send our children off to
techool with the assurance that)
they will be given individual at-
tention. We have seen the re-
sults of mass education, where
ho love of the individual as an
Individual exists . . . we con-
sider ourselves fortunate indeed
to rear our brood in a small
town and to educate them in a
school filled with people who
love children. We had to do a
lot of work to arrange this sit-
uation and we are grateful for
the opportunity.
* * *
True, true . . . The things men.
utter to your face may sweetly
strike the ear,
But do not trust the gentle
speech mn whisper when you’re
near,
For critics seldom criticize unless:
the man’s away,
And those who really love us
best to us will little say.
The proof of what men think of
you gossip has the smack,
For it is always what is said of
you behind your back.
Beware the voice of flattery;
trust' not the fulsome friend;
On these, for judgment of your
self, ’tis dangerous to depend.
They’ll paint you greater than
you are; the truth they will not
tell,
But what you are and all you
are your neighbors know full
well.
They know your weakness and
your strength, the traits you have
■or lack.
Your reputation’s founded on
what’s said behind your back.
So call it gossip if you will, but
gossip molds us all.
’Tis by men’s nods and winks and
'smiles we either rise or fall.
Here is the test all mortals face
while life is in the clay,
Not whkt we think ourselves to
be, but what do others say.
Then give to malice or to shame
no reason to attack;
by Edgar A. Guest.
* * *
Fashion Note: Girls, the pow-
ers that be in hat fashions are
now going to make us look like,
ostriches—oh, well, guess we will
meekly accept the "chicken”
look as we have accepted long
skirts, short skirts, bell skirts,
flair skirts, leg 'o mutton sleeves,
ragland sleeves, Bikini bathing
'suits, and so on—aren’t we soft-
ies though.
* * #
If your family isn’t on our
birthday book, call or write the
Kerens Tribune, so we can an-
nounce your birthday.. Who
,knows—a secret admirer might
give you a fur coat, so step
lively.
Pauline Ferguson .........August 24
Preston Ferguson ..........August 25
Kenneth Tramel ...........August, 25
Mrs. C. W. -Pease-------------August 25
Buddie Sessions ............August 25
Mrs. W. W. Hemphill....August 26
Mrs. W. G. Johnson........August 26
Stafford Cunningham . ..August 27
Fay Redford ....................August 27
Leslie Parker ..... August 28
Mrs. F, E. McCown........August 28
Hazel" Jones ....................August 28
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Proposed Constitutional Ame ndments to be Voted on at
an Election to be Held on November 13, 1956
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 2
proposing an amendment to Section 49-b,
Article IH of the Constitution of Texas,
as to change the membership of the Vet-
erans’ Land Board; so that the total
amount of- bonds or obligations that may
be issued by the Veterans’ Land Board
shall be increased to Two Hundred Million
Dollars ($200,000,000) ; providing for the
issuance of said bonds or obligations and
the conditions relating thereto and the
use of the Veterans’ Land Fund; provid-
ing for an election and the issuance of
a proclamation therefor.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLA-
TURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
Section 1. That Section 49-b, Article III
of .the Constitution of Texas, be amended
so that the same will hereafter read as
follows:
“Section 49-b. There is hereby created a
Board to be known as the Veterans' Land
1 Board, which shall be composed of the
■Commissioner of the General Land Office,
oration. Provided, however, the portion of
le Veterans’ Land Fund not immediately
committed for the purchase of lands may
bonds or obligations until such funds are
needed for the purchase of lands. The in-
ie p
be invested in short term United States
tioi
pur
terest accruing thereon shall become a
p'art of the Veterans’ Land Fund.
“All lands thus purchased shall be ac-
quired at the lowest price obtainable, to
be paid for in cash, and shall be a part of
the Veterans’ Land Fund.
"The lands of the Veterans’ Land Fund
shall be sold by the State to Texas vet-
ms of the present war or wars, com-
nly known as World War II, and
Texas veterans of service in the ari
forces of the United States of America
subsequent to 1945. as may be included
within this program by legislative Act, in
such quantities, and on such terms, and
■ernor shall biennially appoi
member to serve for a term of four years,
■with the initial appointments to the Board
; under this section to be for terms of two
;and four years, respectively, and all subse-
quent appointments to be according to pro-
visions of this section. One such appointive
member shall be well versed in veterans’
■affairs and the other such appointive mem-
ber shall be well versed in finances. The
Commissioner of the General Land Office
;shall act as Chairman of the Board and
shall be the administrator of the Veterans’
Band Program under such terms and re-
strictions as may be now or hereafter pro-
vided by law. The compensation for said
amount as may be prescr
Legislature. The Veterans’ Land
loard may issue not to exceed Two Hun-
red Million Dollars ($200,000,000) in
onds or obligations of the State of' Texas
.the
Bqi
•dre
bonds or obligations
for the purpose of creating a fund to be
known as the Veterans’ Land Fund. Such
bonds shall be executed by said Board as
an obligation of the State of Texas, in
such form, denominations, and upon the
terms as are now provided by law or as
may hereafter be provided by law; pro-
vided, however, that said bonds shall bear
a rate of interest not to exceed three per
.-cent (3%) per annum, and that the same
shall be sold for not less than par value
and accrued interest.
!, a prefer-
e given to
various Teacher
^Retirement Funds, the Permanent Univer-
sity Funds, and the Permanent School
Funds; such bonds to be issued a
in the opinion
to be issued as needed,
of the Veterans’ Land
Board.
“The Veterans’ Land Fund shall be used
purpose of pur-
the purpose
in this State,
.hereinafter stated, situated in this btate,
(a) owned by the United States, or any
governmental agency thereof; (b) owned
by the Texas
governmental
at such prices and rates of interest, and
ich
id
after be provided by law.
es and regulations as
now provided by law, dr as may here-
under sue
prov
“All monies received and which have
been received under the Constitutional
Amendment as adopted by the people of
Texas at the election Yield on November 13,
1951, and which have not been used for
repurchase of land as provided herein by
the Veterans’ Land Board from the sale of
lands and for interest on deferred pay-
ments, shall be credited to the Veterans’
Land Fund for use in purchasing addition-
al lands to be sold to Texas veterans of
World War II, and to Texas veterans of
service in the armed forces of the United
' America subsequent to 1945, as
may be included within this program by
States of America subsequent to 1945, as
he i
as pro-
vided for the sale of lands purchased with
may be included witnin mis pro
legislative Act, in like manner
proc
provided for herein, for a period ending
1, 1959,; provided, ho
Decembe
owever, that
the proceeds from the sales of the bonds,
:d fo ’ ‘ -J!--
ier 1.
so much of such monies as may be neces-
sary during the period ending December
1, 1959, to pay the principal of and inter-
est on the
bonds hereafter
Land Board, shall be set aside for that
purpose. After December 1, 195
monies received by the Veterans’
Board from the sale of the lands and inter-
pay the principal ol and inter-
bonds heretofore issued and on
after issued by the Veterans'
agt
by the Texas Prison System, or any other
ital agi
or (c) owned by any person, firm, or cor
gency of the State of Texas:
est on deferred payments, or so much there-
of as may be necessary, shall be set aside
for the retirement of bonds heretofore
issued and to pay interest thereon, and
any of such monies not so needed shall not
later than the maturity date of the last
maturing bond or bonds be deposited to
the credit of the General Revenue Fund
to be appropriated to such purposes as
may be prescribed by law. All bonds issued
hereunder shall, after approval by the At-
torney General of Texas, registration by
the Comptroller of the State of Texas, and
delivery to the purchasers, be incontestable
and shall constitute obligations of the State
under the Constitution of Texas. Of the
total Two Hundred Million Dollars ($200,-
000,000) of bonds herein authorized, the
sum of One Hundred Million Doll
($100 000.000) has heretofore been issued;
said bonds heretofore issued are herebv
in all respects validated and declared to be
obligations of the State of Texas
“The additional bonds herein authorized
may be sold in such installments as deemed
necessary and advisable by the Veterans’
Land Board. All monies received from the
sale of land and for interest on deferred
payments on land purchased with the
proceeds of such additional bonds, shall be
credited to the Veterans’ Land Fund for
use in purchasing additional lands to be
old to Texas veterans, as herein provided,
n like manner as provided for the sale of
lands purchased with the proceeds from the
sales of the bonds provided for herein, for
rovided for
n pi
the
sale of
sales of the bonds provided for herein, for
a period ending December 1, 1965; pro-
vided, however, that so much of such
monies as may be necessary to pay infer-
tile addi
est
lay i
e additional bonds herein pro-
vided for shall be set aside for that pur-
pose. After December 1, 1965, all monies
received by the Veterans’ Land Board from
the sale of the lands and interest on pay-
ments, or so much thereof as may be nec-
essary, shall be set aside for the retire-
set asi
ment of said additional bonds and to
interest thereon, and any of such monies
not so needed shall not later than the
sai
the;
pay
nies
maturity date of the last maturing bond
be deposited to the credit of the General
Revenue Fund to be appropriated to such
purposes as may be prescribed by law.
“This amendment shall be effective on
and after January 1. 1957.”
Sec. 2. The foregoing Constitutional
Amendment shall be submitted to a vote
of the qualified electors of this State at
the general election to be held throughout
the State of Texas on the first Tuesday
after the first Monday in November. 1956,
at which election all ballots shall have
printed thereon the following:
“FOR the Amendment to Section 49-b
of Article III of the Constitution of Texas
to change the membership of the Veterans'
Land Board; increasing the Veterans'
Land Fund by $100,000,000; said fund to
be used for the purpose of purchasing land
in Texas to be sold to Texas veterans of
World War II and to Texas veterans of
service in the Armed Forces of the United
States of America subsequent to 1945. Such
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hat may be
“AGAINST the Amendment to Section
49-b of Article III of the Constitution of
Texas to change the membership of the
Veterans’ Land Board ; increasing the Vet-
erans’ Land Fund by $100,000,000; said
fund to be used for the purpose of purchas-
ing land in Texas to be sold to Texas vet-
erans of World War II and to Texas vet-
erans of service in the Armed Forces of
the United States of America subsequent to
1945. Such funds shall be expended in
accordance with instructions and require-
ments that may be provided by law.”
If it appears from the returns of said
election that a majority of the votes cast
were in favor of said amendment, the same
shall become a part of the State Constitu-
tion and be effective from the date set
forth in said amendment, and the Gevernor
shall issue a proclamation in keeping there-
with
Sec. 3. Should the Legislature pass leg-
islation with regard to this amendment
prior to its adoption, it shall not be in-
valid because of its anticipatory nature.
Sec. 4. The Governor of the State of
Texas shall issue the necessary proclama-
tion for said election, and shall have the
same published as required by the Consti-
tution and Laws of this State.
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO- 3i
■proposing an amendment to Article III of
the Constitution of the State of Texas by
adding thereto a new Section to be known
as Section 51-c, providing that the Legis-
lature may grant aid and compensation to
persons who have been fined or impris-
oned under the laws of this State for of-
fenses of which they are not guilty.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLA-
TURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
Section 1. That Article III of the Con-
stitution of the State of Texas be amended
by adding thereto another Section, to be
designated as Section 61-c. which shall
read as follows:
“Section 51-c. The Legislature may
grant aid and compensation to any person
who has heretofore paid a fine or served
a sentence in prison, or who may hereafter
pay a -fine or serve a sentence in prison,
under the laws of this State for an _ of-
fense for which he or she is not guilty,
under such regulations and limitations as
the Legislature may deem expedient.”
Sec. 2. The foregoing constitutional
amendment shall be submitted to a vote of
the qualified electors of this State at an
election to be held on the first Tuesday
after the first Monday in November, 1956,
at which election all of the ballots shall
have printed thereon the following:
“FOR the Constitutional Amendment
granting power to the Legislature to grant
aid and compensation to persons who have
paid fines or have served prison sentences
under the laws of this State for offenses
of which they were not guilty” and
“AGAINST the Constitutional Amend-
ment granting power to the Legislature
Sec. 3. The Governor shall issue the
necessary proclamation for said election
and. have the sanie published as required ■
by the Constitution and laws of this State.
NOTICE
Stated Meeting
Relief Lodge No. 236
meets 4th Tuesday oif
each month, 8:00 pm
Howard. Oliphant, W. M.
Dock A. Paul* Secretary*
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 5
proposing an amendment to the Constitu-
tion of the State of Texas, amending Sec-
tion 48a, Article III of the Constitution of
the State of Texas, so as to authorize
needed changes in and revision of the
Teacher Retirement System of Texas; pro-
viding that this section shall not amend,
alter, or repeal Section 63 of Article 16 of
the Constitution of Texas a3 adopted No-
vember, 1954, or any enabling legislation
passed pursuant thereto; providing for the
necessary election, form of ballot, procla-
mation, and publication.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLA-
TURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
Section 1. That Section 48a of Article
III of the Constitution of the State of
Texas be amended so as to read as follows:
or partly by the State: provided that the
amount contributed by the State to such
fund each year shall be equal to the aggre-
gate amount required by law to be paid
into the fund by such employees, and shall
not exceed at any time six per centum
(0%) of the compensation paid each such
person by the State and/or school districts,
and shall in no one (1) year exceed the
sum of Five Hundred Four Dollars
($504.00) for any such person: and pro-
vided that no person shall be eligible for
retirement who has not rendered ten years
five (55) or completing thirty (30) years
of creditable service, but shall be entitled
to refund of moneys paid into the fund.
‘.’The Legislature may authorize all
mone'.js coming into such fund to be in-
vested in bonds or other evidences of in-
debtedness of the United States, or of this
State, or any county, city, school district,
or other municipal corporation or district
of this State; or in such other securities
as are now or hereafter may be permitted
by law as investments for the Permanent
University Fund or for the Permanent
School Fund of this State; provided a
sufficient sum shall be kept on hand to
meet payments as they become due each
year under such retirement plai\> ns
be provided by law; and provided that th
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State of Texas, unless such other State
pension or retirement fund, contributed by
the State, is released to the State of Texas
as a condition to receiving such other pen-
sion aid; providing, however, that this sec-
tion shall not amend, alter, or repeal Sec-
tion 63 of Article 18 of the Constitution of
Texas as adopted November, 1954, or any
enabling legislation passed pursuant thetre-
Sec. 2. The foregoing constitutional
shall be submitted to a vote
:to:
1 c
da;
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thereon the following words:
amendment
the
:tio
;r the
which electi
election to be held on
the first Monday
after
at whi
printed
qualified electors of this State at an
held on the fii ’ m
day in Nove-------- - .
each ballot shall have
first Tuesday
■ember, 1956,
broaden the benefits to employees of public
schools, colleges, and universities supported
-holly or partly by the State, authorizing
lat the State’s contributions for such pur-
St IIMS QtiUC b CUlHUfUHvaa pUI>
pose3 shall equal contributions by such em-
ployees and providing that they do not ex-
ceed six per centum (6%) of the compen-
sation paid each such employee by the
State or school district or the sum of Five
Hundred Four Dollars ($504.00) for each
year for any suqh employee, regulating the
eligibility of such employees for retirement
benefits and prescribing the manner of in-
vesting money accruing to the retirement
fund.”
“AGAINST the constitutional amend,-
ment empowering the Legislature to re-
vise the existing Teacher Retirement Sys-
tem and to broaden the benefits to em-
. l______ a/ rnk/vnlo /'fllloO’flS fliul
_______ tuau mu
butions for such purposes shall equal con-
tributions by such employees and providing
that they do not exceed six _ per centum
(6%) of the compensation paid each such
employee by the State or school district
or the sum of Five Hundred Four Dollars
($504.00) for each year for_ any such em-
ployee, regulating the eligibility of ^ such
employees for retirement benefits and pre-
scribing the manner of investing money
accruing to the retirement fund.”
Each voter shall mark out one of said
clauses on the ballot leaving the one ex-
pressing his vote on the proposed amend-
ment. If it appears from the returns of
said election that a majority of the votes
cast were in favor of said amendment, the
same shall become a part of the State Con-
stitution and be effective from the date
of determination of such result and the
Governor’s proclamation thereof.
Sec. 3. The Governor of _ the State of
Texas is hereby directed to_ issue the nec-
essary proclamation for said special elec-
tion and shall have the same published as
required by the Constitution and laws of
this State.
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The "Leap-Year” Proposal
MARTHA CLASS MEETS
WITH MRS. WILLARD MAYO
The Martha Sunday School
Class of the First Baptist church,
met last Tuesday afternoon in,
the 'home of Mrs. Willard Mayo
for their monthly business and
social session with Mrs. L. H.
Holt and Mrs. Totsy Crawford,
sharing hostess duties.
Mrs. Joe Sheppard, the class
president, presided and presented
Mrs. Bruce Albritton who brought
lan interesting devotional feature
on the Parable of the Talents,
which was followed with a prayer
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PRESCRIPTION
HILLIARD’S
DRUGS
led by Mrs. Grover Crawford.
During the business session,
plans were discussed by the classi
for the New Year. The president
appointed a nominating commit-
lee composed of Mrs. Lee Couch,
Mrs. J. F. McSween and Mrs. D.
S. Etheredge to secure officers for1
'the New Year. Mrs. Bob Ford
led in prayer before going into
the social hour when the group
enjoyed a number of contests led
by Miss Annie Jones. Refresh-
ments of lemonade and cookies',
were served to the 14 members
present.
Mrs. Anna' Kittley of Lamesa
is spending the week with her1
(son and family, Mr. and Mrs.
Wayne Kittley, Wyn, Sha and
Gina.
Mrs. Wesley Edens, Jr. and
daughter and babies from Bryan1
had luncheon with Mrs. Tom
Stockton one day last week.
SURPRISE BIRTHDAY PARTY
HONORS MR. WILL CONGER
Mr. Will Conger was honored
on his seventieth birthday last
Sunday with a surprise party at
'the City Lake. Mr. Conger’s sis-
ters, Mrs. Nell Thornsberry, Mrs.
Rose Scott, and Mrs. Q. Grace of
Corsicana planned the covered;
dish picnic lunch. Each family*
brought a basket lunch. Those
relatives and friends attending
were his wife, Mrs. Nona Mae
Yates, and children, Mr. and Mrs.
J. R. Bates and twins, Mr. and
Mrs. Earnest Conger, Mr. and
Mrs. Homer Bobbitt and sons, Mr.
James Wilson, Bobby Dell Wil-
kins, Linda Sue Hawkins, Milton
Cordell, Mr. and Mrs. Boyce Ross,
Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Thornsberry*
Mr. Ike Brusheart, ail of Keren#;
Mr. and Mrs. Pete Ross aad
daughter, and Mr. and Mrs. Red
Rutherford of Powell; Mr. and
Mrs. Jack Conger, Mrs. Floyd
Thornsberry and daughter, and
Mrs. Louise Melton and children*
all of Corsicana; Mrs. Harv#j£
Wilkins of Baytown and Mr.
Mrs. R. M. Rogers, III of Chi
nelview, Texas.
Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Deskin hi
as their guests this past week*
end, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Albritton
of Athens and their son Joe Al*
britton, who is employed in La*
mesa.
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Michael and Lamar Yoakum of
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