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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1949

Page

10

Johnson City To Give Show For Library Benefit

Johnson City plans a two night community show titled Laff It Off to life newspaper headlines. Presented by the Womens Civic Club at Johnson City High School Auditorium the event funds the Johnson City Library with a large local cast performing 8 p m shows.

Johnson City

Taylor Armory Job Date Set

Taylor has been notified that the contract for the 50000 armory will be set May 16, culminating plans announced months ago. The armory will serve as headquarters for the Taylor unit of the Texas National Guard and will be located in Murphy Park.

Taylor Texas National Guard Murphy Park

Insurance Publicity Chief Dies in Dallas

R William Archer 49 longtime director of publicity for Southwestern Life Insurance died at his Dallas home on Wednesday. A UT alum and WWI veteran, he worked in Texas newspapers before leading public affairs for Southwestern Life since 1939. Survivors include his wife Prelan Archer a son Gene and two sisters Kay Archer and Arlene Blazi.

Dallas R. William Archer Southwestern Life Insurance Company Texas Archer Cleburne University of Texas Beaumont Port Arthur Texarkana Chamber of Commerce San Antonio Prelan Archer Gene Archer Hartford

SPJST Praha 29 Lodge Turns 50 This Month

The SPJST Lodge Praha 29 celebrates half a century with events on April 24 at the lodge hall. A noon dinner starts at 11 30 a m followed by speeches by lodge and state officials. The Raymond Baca Orchestra from Fayetteville will play at the evening dance.

Taylor SPJST Praha Lodge Raymond Baca Fayetteville

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