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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1949
Page
3
A historical note states the bloodhound lineage traces back to a hound brought to England across the Channel by Norman settlers in the 11th century. The article links modern dogs to this ancient origin, highlighting enduring breed traits and continental travel.
The Rev. James R. Maceo aged 63, a former soldier, accountant, and lawyer, who served as rector of St. Marys Episcopal Church in Big Spring, died Sunday after an extended illness in a local hospital.
In Dripping Springs on March 18 Miss Doris Nell Williamson and J. W. Walker exchanged vows at the bride’s mother's home with Rev. Archie Smith officiating. The couple, both local residents, plan to reside in Dripping Springs after a brief wedding trip to Galveston.
Commerce Department reports chain store and mail order sales for February at 1.87 billion dollars, down 110 million from January, indicating a monthly decrease in retail activity.
A critical study argues Texas Medical leaders dominate the State Department of Health, risking public welfare. The piece contends reform is needed to separate professional prerogatives from public health policy, urging an independent joint legislative committee to study policy, funding, and administration for seven million Texas citizens.
R M Boswell of Karnes County urges a one time 10 million dollar appropriation to accelerate soil conservation across Texas. Identical bills in the Legislature would fund materials and equipment sold or rented to farmers on a cost plus basis to create a revolving fund. Boswell cites high district coverage since 1939 and argues the request is a small share of state tax dollars for a major soil saving program.
At a Lions Club meeting in San Marcos on Friday, three San Marcos Academy leaders received a 1948 military training proficiency certificate from Texas Military District executive officer Jonel Albert Horner. Recipients were President Robert Reed Major Guy Gunn dean and Major Donald W Carlson. Cadet Major Jack Blanton will receive the award at an Army Day parade next Wednesday.
Hays County drives reached about 800 of the quota with Major Guy Gunn reporting $4,600 collected toward a $5,545 goal. Plans were under way for a special project to complete the drive.
Childress April 3. Ma lone Hagan and John Herren were re elected to the Childress Independent School Board by small margins. Jesse Cannon finished third by six votes and Pat Powell trailed Cannon by nine votes. About 450 votes were cast.
A study finds most bloodhounds are gentle and loyal, contrary to their fierce image. Researchers describe them as calm, social pets with strong bonds to their families.
A. R. Weber was named chairman of the Llano County Homecoming Celebration committee by T. D. Swenson of the Llano Chamber of Commerce. The June 2-4 event coincides with Llano rodeo, marking the sixth annual homecoming. Mrs. Rufe Deats of Llano will head invitation mailings and address lists.
A basic scoutmaster training course for Williamson County Boy Scout leaders will be held at the First Methodist Church Scout Hut in Georgetown starting Tuesday. The four sessions run on successive Tuesdays through May 17 and attendees will cook their own meals over a campfire as camping skills are demonstrated and practiced.
Forrest Gambill, San Marcos Academy band director, elected president of the new San Marcos chapter of the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartette Singing in America. Officers include R R Bush as vice president Claude Elliott as secretary and Willard Pennington as treasurer. Meetings set for the second and fourth Mondays monthly.
Fredericksburg plans a six color souvenir plate for the Easter Fires tradition. The plate shows rabbits at work and a city panorama with church spires and Cross Mountain. Henry Muerer notes distribution, while Robert Klingelhoefer says a pageant of Easter Rabbit legends will be staged April 16 with hundreds in attendance.
The April 3 city election in Granger features mayoral candidate C. B. Rogers with running mates A. A. Spacek and Nelson Hall. Incumbent city attorney T. B. Sullivan faces Hassie L. Hollie who previously lost to Sullivan by three votes. Alderman seats drew four candidates: Joe Maresh Jr. and A. A. Cervnka seeking reelection against J. B. Arthur and F. I Janak.
Taylor April 3. Mrs Esther Baldwin Wichita Falls grand matron of the Eastern Star of Texas will visit District 3 Section 9. Taylor chapter led by Mrs E E McAdams will host with officers including Mrs Thelma Pritochett Fort Worth deputy grand matron and Mrs Nellie Alexander Section 8 deputy grand matron.
Wellington residents gathered Sunday for funeral services for Kinnie M. Godfrey 64 a prominent rancher and farmer native of Ellis County who had lived in Wellington for 50 years The service reflected his standing in the local agricultural community.
Dr. John A. Wall Jr. of Houston will speak at Evans Auditorium in an open San Marcos meeting. The talk kicks off a county fund drive for the American Cancer Society led by Mrs. Malcolm Sherrill and volunteers, as Mayor Norman Jackson proclaims Cancer Control Month for the city.
Jane Grisham was elected president of Nu Phi Mu Sorority at a meeting hosted by Ruth Glasgow in San Marcos. Other officers named include Ruth Glasgow vice president Dixie Lee Mercer treasurer Marilyn Decker recording secretary and Rose Marie Rose corresponding secretary. New members installed include La Nelle Herrington Betty Ann Jackson Helen Haynes Mary Key Jo Ann Smith and Nancy Graef. Mrs Jane Tolar serves as sponsor.
C L Vaughn offers chiropractic services with years of experience and modern equipment. Gentle, painless treatments and diversified methods are provided. Convenient parking at 1010 Rio Grande, phone 2 7354.
A tri state roping contest planned for Amarillo Sunday has been postponed to April 16. The announcement came Saturday, shifting the event date.
The church choir presents Theodore Dubois Seven Last Words of Christ as an Easter concert on Monday April 11 at 8 p m at Central Christian Church Guest soloists include tenor William Blankenship soprano Mrs L H Wright and bass Dr James R McRill Miss Eleanor Page organist assisted by Sidney Palmer University of Texas Music Department on piano
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