Burnet mayor re-elected as city backs reforms in 1947
In Burnet Dr. Joe A. Shepperd was re elected mayor with only one name on the ballot. Two commissioners T J White and Waddell Northington were reelected unopposed as the city expands utilities and pledges bond financed improvements. Sixty votes were cast.
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Burnet
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Joe A. Shepperd
T. J. White
Waddell Northington
G. G. Meddars
Granger
Antone Huna
A. R. Watson
Ralph Wilks
Joe Bohac
C. B. Rogers
Hassie L. Holly
T. B. Sullivan Jr
A. A. Cervenke
Joe Maresh Jr
F. I. Janek
Bill Arthur
Church building in Elgin sold to Swenson bidder
The Elgin church building used since 1920 with 16 members was sold to Carl Swenson the highest bidder. Swenson plans to construct rental space on the site.
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Elgin
Carl Swenson
Swenson
Llano Commission Approves Valley Spring Road Plan
Llano County officials led by County Judge E P McWilliams vote a road project at the Llano Mason county line. Present were Jay Owens and engineering staff. Dr H J Hoerster of the local Chamber of Commerce Good Roads Committee. A Valley Spring road segment from Llano toward Mason County will extend about 11 miles westward.
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Llano-Mason County
E .P. McWilliams
Seon
Smithville to Launch Community Goodwill Tours
The Smithville Chamber of Commerce announces a series of goodwill tours led by Miss Lillian Rabb to visit trade districts churches and citizens. Suppers will fund local activities with the Smithville High School Band joining the caravans. May tours begin with a visit to Cistern.
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Smithville
Spb
Chamber of Commerce
Lillian Rabb
Civic Activities Division
Chamber
Miss Rabb
Grover S. Shane
Hank Utzman
Frank Loughridge
Johnnie Shirocky
Car Registrations In Gillespie Rise In 1949
Gillespie County reports a record 4009 motor vehicles registered by April 1 1949, per Tax Assessor-Collector William Petmecky. Passenger cars total 3105 up from 3014, trucks 542 up from 535, farm trucks 0, trailer trucks 653 up from 653.
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Fredericksburg
Gillespie County
William Petmecky
Williamson Ranchers See Angus Movie at Monthly Meeting
Williamson County Livestock Association members viewed the film On American Angus Trails during the regular April meeting in Georgetown. J. H. Greenway Georgetown High School taught the program. A two hour round table discussed the March livestock show and outlined plans for a larger event next year and a May membership drive.
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Georgetown
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Williamson County Livestock Association
J. H. Greenway
Georgetown High School
Anniversary of the American Spiritualist Church in Taylor
Taylor notes the 20th anniversary of the church dedication with two services on Sunday. The 2 15 p m program will honor leaders led by founder the late Rev A Cervin. The 8 p m service will feature a special program.
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Taylor
A. Cervin
Bastrop Merchants Add 1949 Holiday Observances
Bastrop merchants announce 1949 holiday observances for year with days listed in order of observance New Year's Day Good Friday after 1 pm July Fourth Labor Day Armistice Day Christmas Day noted as holidays for local merchants during the year.
Scouters Meet in Georgetown for Combined Roundtable
Three Williamson County Scout groups convene at San Gabriel Park Georgetown Tuesday at 7 p m for a district committee meeting a leaders roundtable and the second of four scouter sessions A packing techniques demonstration by Captain W P Knox of Austin is featured
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Georgetown
Williamson County
San Gabriel Park
Cuch
W. P. Knox
Austin
McNab Addresses San Marcos Legion on Unified Defense
Colonel Alexander J. McNab of Austin spoke to the American Legion in San Marcos on the unification of the armed services for defense. The senior 36th Division instructor was introduced by Sergeant W. A. Egge during the Army day celebration.
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San Marcos
Alexander J. McNab
Austin
American Legion
Armed Services
Army Y. McNab
W. A. Egge
Park Benefit Show Opens at San Marcos
San Marcos Post No 144 of the American Legion sponsors a home talent show titled Laff It Off. About 50 San Marcons perform Friday and Saturday to raise funds for the San Marcos Memorial Park.
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San Marcos
The
American Legion
San Marcons
San Marcos Memorial Park
STAZE Creamine Tube Promises Plate Sealing Edge Tightness
An advertisement touts STAZE creamine tube to seal plate edges and keep food particles out. It claims a money back guarantee and offers 35 cents for STAZE, promising tighter plates and fewer slips while eating.
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Leke
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Sears Savings
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Allstate
Buick
Alistas Ciz Ross As
Bradley
Joe Shepperd
L. T. Johnston
Buda
Dr. T. C. McCormick
E. C. White
W. G Williams
Jack Watson
C. M Pharr
J. Rackiey
Gene Heidemann
Board of Aldermen
Edwin O. Lundgren
J. W. Frost
Jerry Stach
A. E. Johnson
Evan Ellis
Johnson City
George Byars
J. B. Leonard
Lelia Ivy
George Crofts
Joe Crofts
C. L. Fuqua
H. Klappenbach
Vernon Pennick
Schram
Richter Taylor
O. H. Schram
Langdon Richter
C. S. Griffith
Richter
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M. L. Cates
Fred Cooper Smith
J. T. Atkins
C. C. Hamilton
Estella Byrom
C. S. Sanders
Gillespie Board
Nolan L. Brown
Paul Sultemeier
Emil Dietrich
Willie Berg
Hirsch
Hutto
Hutto Cemetery Association
Baptist Church
Llano
Valley Spring
Commissioners Court of
Llano County
Gillespie Rise
Williamson
Angus
Taylor Church
Bastrop Merchants
McNab
San Marcos Legion
Naa Lees
Aasting
Walgreen's
Renfro’s
McKinnon’s
Wm. Rogers
Fenwick
International Silver Company
Quality Jewelers
Congress
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