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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1949
Page
2
At the Wallace theater a fast moving Western thriller Whispering Smith stars Alan Ladd as a railroad detective. The piece follows Ladd’s early western work and his growing interest in horsemanship as he prepares for future western roles and purchases several horses for himself and his wife.
In Austin the Legislature debates when the session ends and how big money bills will fare. It notes salaries, a possible annual session, a TB hospital’s $2.25 million request, Pecos River Compact ratification, and Gilmer Aiken school plan changes shaping the governor race.
Texas farm cash income totaled 68.176 million in April, up 25 percent from March. Cattle led income at 33.386 million, milk products 10.298 million, eggs 14.724 million. Higher cattle marketings, fruits and vegetables, and livestock products boosted April income across most districts. South Texas Plains, Lower Rio Grande Valley and Edwards Plateau more than doubled March to April income.
About a dozen cowpokes attended the Streets of Laredo event at Wallace on Sunday and Monday and liked the show. Two horses tethered outside caused trouble when one broke loose and another kicked a city car, angering its owner.
Announcement of the approaching marriage of Miss Mary Pauline Layne to Jack Walton Curlee made at a shower in their honor. Layne is a laboratory technician at Andrews Hospital. Curlee works with United Supply and Manufacturing Co in Frankel City Store.
Bascom Giles outlines the Veterans Land program authorized by Governor Jester and the 5th Legislature. Veterans of World War II may buy land with up to 7,500 dollars financed by the state at 3 percent interest, with up to 40 years to pay and 5 percent down. Disabled veterans have 90 days priority. bonds up to 25 million dollars may finance the program, and applications go to Bascom Giles in Austin.
A rip roaring Fourth of July celebration at the Cotton Bowl Dallas runs July 2 3 and 4 at 8 PM featuring Zacchini sisters Victoria and Duina in a human cannonball act and Peejay Ringens in a bicycle leap act. The State Fair of Texas arranged a major fireworks show with western scenes and floral displays.
Words cannot express our appreciation for the kindness shown our family during this sad time. We thank friends for their presence, deeds, and the beautiful flowers. May God bless each of you. Mrs. Carl Ellis and children, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Betenbough, Bill Betenbough and family.
The silo is the best way to store abundant nutrients found in pasture and hay crops. In silage form feed is available summer or winter.
Local classified note advertises a clothing cleaning service under the Sno White name with a phone contact listed as 51 for inquiries or drop-off arrangements.
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