Smithville Frontier Days Date Changed to Fall
Smithville Chamber of Commerce directors moved the Frontier Days celebration from May 10 14 to an undetermined September date to avoid conflicts with other events. It remains unclear if the fall date becomes permanent or if the 1951 celebration reverts to May. The plan also envisions a joint event with Katy Railroad celebrating its entry into Smithville.
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Smithville
ANS
W. Z. Blake
Katy Railroad
Car Registrations In Llano Set Record
Llano County auto registrations rose to a record 2107 plates with 1470 for passenger cars and all 300 truck plates plus 250 truck plates issued. Depot tax assessor-collector Eugene Atchison said work is not complete due to exhausted plate supply and about 25 applicants remain on the waiting list.
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Llano
ANS
Llano County
Eugene Atchison
Underwater Studio Plan Approved At San Marcos Lake
Paul Rogers of Spring Lake enterprises announced Marine Studios Inc of Marineland Fla will build and operate a 20 year underwater studio and administration building at Spring Lake. Rolleston and engineers will draft plans. docks move to new site near the studio. water depth to 25 to 40 feet.
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San Marcos
ANS
Paul Rogers
The
Spring Lake Enterprises
W. D. Burden
Marine Studios, Inc
Marineland
Fla
Spring Lake
Big Spring
Rites Held For Blanco Rancher John Harper
John Harper 62 prominent rancher died at his Johnson City home after a life of ranching in Harper and Blanco County. He later managed a Texaco station in Johnson City. Survived by widow and three children. Funeral services at Croft Funeral Home and burial in Blanco Cemetery conducted by Rev. D. G. Hardt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson City
John Harper
Harper
Blanco County
Dock Smith
Texaco
Croft Funeral
Blanco Cemetery
D. G. Hardt
Lampasas CC Elects Paul Martin President
The Lampasas Chamber of Commerce directors named Paul Martin as president succeeding Dr. Rust McMillin. H. H. Mehrens was elected vice president, Roger Carpenter treasurer, and Van D. Gillen secretary. A new 15 member director slate was adopted with two year, one year and holdover terms for listed individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Croxdale
Paul Martin
Rush McMillin
Roger Carpenter
Clyde Hetherly
Porter Briggs
H. H. Mehrens
Lee H. Gripon
S. R. Adams
Ward Lowe
Cy Terry
Llano Public Weigher Resigns. Myers Named Successor
Kellus Carter resigns as Llano public weigher. Commissioners Court appoints Mrs. Paul Myers to fill the vacancy effective this week.
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Llano
ANS
Kellus Carter
Commissioners Court
Paul Myers
Llano begins street light project with three new lamps
Llano utilities erected three large street lights on Ford Street as a first step toward better illumination. Utilities manager Will E. Leslie said 65 more fixtures are needed at $100 each, totaling 6500 for full town lighting including Ford Street sections, courthouse square, and East Main Street. The move follows a Llano Chamber of Commerce sponsored meeting with lighting experts.
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Llano
ANL
City of
East Main Street
Leslie
Phone Company Opens Smithville Open House
Smithville hosts a three day open house at the Southwestern Bell Telephone office to reacquaint subscribers with the system. Local subscribers grew from 310 in 1940 to 900 now, the switchboard expanded 50 percent, and half a million feet of wire laid since the war. Local calls total about 10 500 per day.
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Smithville
ANS
Southwestern Bell Telecom
A&M Professor to Speak at Bertram Tuesday
BERTRAM April 7. Professor E. R. Alexander of Texas A and M will speak Tuesday. He will address the Bertram Lions Club at 7 45 pm on Future of Farming in Texas and later at Bertram High School Auditorium on Relationship of Industry and Agriculture. The sessions are open to farmers and business people. Alexander is a recognized authority on farm and industrial issues.
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Bertram
ANS
E. R. Alexander
A&m Arated
Tuesay
H. L. Spencer
Bertram Lions Club
Texas
Bertram High School
Burnet County
Alexander
Hopper Control Show Set at Niederwald
The Rev Edward Kloppe near Niederwald will host a Thursday afternoon demonstration of anumogest control. Representatives from several insecticide and spraying equipment firms will show products. A B Hillis of Waco bureau of entomology will lead the demonstration as grasshoppers invade the Oakland area and could become a major pest if not controlled early.
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San Marcos
ANS
Edward Kloppe
Niederwald
A. B. Hillis
Waco
Bureau of Entomology and Plant Quarantine
Oakland
Hillis
Smithville Youth Named to Navy Academy Appointment
Smithville’s Bobbie Stewart son of Mr and Mrs M W Stewart has a principal appointment to the Navy Academy at Annapolis per Congressman Homer Thornberry. He previously earned a secondary appointment but failed the physical due to an eye deficiency. he will retake the entrance exam in Annapolis on June 4 after specialist care.
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Smithville
ANS
Bobbie Stewart
M. W. Stewart
Navy Academy
Annapolis
Homer Thornberry
Stewart
Chest X Rays Given In Hays Increase
Mrs. Margaret Schulze of the Hays County Health and Tuberculosis Association announced that 4906 persons over 15 years received the free chest X ray in the county survey last week. The figure shows an increase of 155 from the previous year.
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San Marcos
ANS
Margaret Schulze
Hays County Health and Tuberculosis Association
Bastrop Mayor Elected Despite Write-In Move
In Bastrop Dr. J. G. Bryson will serve another term as mayor after an election where he ran unopposed. A write in for former mayor Will Rogers drew 159 votes. Bryson received 187. Aldermen Alex Waugh J W Ash Sr Robert E Jenkins and city attorney C B Maynard were elected. city secretary W S Craft won 349 votes.
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Bastrop
ANS
J. G. Bryson
Bryson
Will Rogers
Rogers
Alex Waugh
J. W. Ash Sr
Robert E. Jenkins
Do. B. Maynard
W. S. Craft
C. B. Maynard
Smithville
Grover S. Shade
Hade
E. F. Vacek
Wesson
J. L. Pittman
Lillian Dell Barr
P. J. Alexander
Ferguson and Williams Elected to Buda City Council
In Buda this week Bruce Ferguson and Eugene Williams won city council seats. Existing officials include Mayor E. C. Lafield, Councilman Co. M. Farr, Dr. T. C. McCormick Jr., Jack Watson, Ruth Heideman city clerk, J. J. Rackley city marshal. Theo Stringer joined the board of trustees earlier with Vernon Henig Driftwood David Shubert Niederwald G. W. White J. L. Dodgen president Henry Armbruster and W. O. Evans serving. In Georgetown 63 votes produced mayor C. S. Griffith’s re election and new councilmen Elmer Friedrickson and A. C. Woodfin.
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Buda
ANS
Bruce Ferguson
Eugene Williams
E. C. Lafield
Co. M. Farr
T. C. McCormick Jr
Jack Watson
Ruth Heideman
J. J. Rackley
Theo Stringer
Board of
Vernon Henig
Driftwood
David Shubert
Neiderwald
G. W. White
J. L. Dodgen
Henry Armbruster
W. O. Evans
Georgetown
C. S. Griffith
Elmer Friedrickson
A. C. Woodfin
Bill Hoffman
Sam E. Harris
Local Elections Report From Texas Cities
In Giddings H C Wiese was re elected mayor with 214 votes and Rudolph Namken was re elected city commissioner with 244. August Kaltwasser became a new commissioner with 208 votes while Ed C Hamff lost with 153. In Lockhart Mayor Sam H Tabor and commissioners R F Leyendecker and A Beaty were reelected without opposition with under 100 total votes. In San Marcos Walter Feltner defeated Oran Cliett 831 to 435 for Place 2 on the City Commission while Herbert Nix ran unopposed for Place 1 with 1152 votes.
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Giddings
ANS
H. C. Wiese
FE. A. Mutschink
Rudolph Namken
August Kaltwasser
Ed C. Hamff
San Marcos
Walter Feltner
Oran Cliett
Feltner
Cliett
Herbert Nix
Rockdale Elects Hogan Mayor in Unified Ticket
W P Hogan won the Rockdale mayoralty succeeding J B Newton who did not seek reelection. Frank Wiggs and M N Stricker were elected to Ward 1 and Ward 2 respectively with no opposition. Other Texas towns report small vote tallies and council results.
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Rockdale
ANS
W. P. Hogan
J. B. Newton
Frank Wiggs
M. N. Stricker
Labor Efficiency Through Time in Wheat Production
Historical note compares past and present wheat farming productivity, stating that a 100 year span required 60 hours to yield one bushel versus today’s four hours. It highlights dramatic gains in efficiency for wheat farming.
Easter sunrise services on Capitol grounds expected thousands
Youth groups from about 25 Austin churches sponsor sunrise services at 6 a.m. Sunday on the Capitol grounds with the Wings Over Jordan Choir as the main feature. Rev. Glynn T. Settle and Shirley Cartwright lead, rain backup at First Baptist Church, and a free-will offering supports the choir’s tour and expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol Grounds
Austin
Wings Over Jordan Choir
Blake Smith
University Baptist Church
Shirley Cartwright
Methodist Youth of Austin
Old Rugged Cross
Joe Ireland
Raymond Flachmayer
Skippy Bobn
Taylor cattle sale reports strong slaughter calves
At the Taylor Commission sale on Wednesday head of cattle sold in good shape with slaughter calves strongest. Prices ranged from cow and calf pairs around 153 to 187 dollars to steers and heifers in 20 to 26 dollar per cwt bands, with several buyers including Wood Elgin and Reiger Taylor among participants.
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Taylor
ANS
Taylor Commission
B. Wood
Elgin
Bill Achtruth
Thorndale
H. F. Lannon
Albert Reiger
J. A. Holcomb
C. Gossett
Ford Cosby
Rockdale
Steve Reiger
J. A. Burns
Temple
B. F. Marshall
Georgetown
T. L. Jones
W. J. Stegall
Cavilla
Bastrop FFA Enters Milk Judging Contest
Bastrop FFA will be represented by George Miller Curtis Osburn and Frank Crosby at the area milk judging contest at Rio Vista dairies in San Antonio on Saturday. Samples will be judged for taste flavor sediment and container condition with sponsor T G Rockett accompanying the team.
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Bastrop
ANS
George Miller
Curtis Osburn
Frank Crosby
Bastrop Ffa
Rio Vista Dairies
San Antonio
T. G. Rockett
Central Christian To Hold School Between Sermons
Central Christian Church schedules two Easter Sunday worship services at 9 and 10 55 a m with Rev John Barclay delivering The Fact of Immortality Special music includes two anthems Now God be Praised in Heaven Above Vulpius and the Hallelujah Chorus from The Messiah Handel Sunday School at 10 a m between services Baptismal service at 5 00 p m Christian Youth Fellowship meets at 5 30 p m to travel to Zilker Park for vesper service and picnic supper
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Central Christian Church
John Barclay
Vulpius
Handel
Christian Youth Fellowship
Zilker Park
Dr Smith to Speak on In Him Was Life Easter Message
Dr Blake Smith will deliver the Easter morning sermon at University Baptist Church on In Him Was Life addressing healing and replenishment of life. Mrs Frank Maddox will be guest organist with James E Green directing music. An evening service features the play Barabbas by First Baptist youth at the University Baptist Student Center. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glynn T. Settle
Wings
First Baptist Church
Howard Pitts
Miss Cartwright
Bob Howard
Carlyle Marney
Scott Tatyn
Paul Fulwider
Dorothy McGlamery
Maybelle Stout
YWCA
Bill Felsing
Tom Brabham
Harold T. Branch
J. G. Ownes
Lorraine Ellingson
James Sapp
O. G. Barrow
F. C. Roan
Lowell Carter
William G. Peterson
Minnie Earls
Betty Jean Goode
Effie Allen
Jeri Edgar
University Baptist Church
Blake Smith
Frank Maddox
James E. Green
University Baptist Student Center
First Street Church to Welcome New Members Sunday
First Street Christian Church expects at least a dozen members to join in full fellowship during the 11 am service. Rev. O. E. Grimes will preach "He Lives therefore We Live" and at 7:30 pm the choir directed by Mrs. R. W. Keyser presents Easter music followed by the pastor's sermon "The Power of His Resurrection." The ordinance of Christian Baptism will be administered at 6:30 pm.
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First Street Christian Church
O. E. Grimes
R. W. Keyser
Theastor
Delwood Baptist Church Sets Regular Worship Time
Delwood Baptist Church in the Airport area of Austin now meets at the Hancock Recreation Center at 41st and Red River for Sunday services starting 8 30 a m. Lt Col J R Martz, chairman, says worship begins at 8 30 a m followed by Sunday School. Rev Harry Pesnell assists in starting the church and aims to avoid conflicts with his Baptist duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delwood Baptist Church
Airport
Austin
Hancock Recreation Center
Old Country Club
41St
Red River
J. R Martz
Harry Pesnell
Delwood
Central Methodist Church Easter Services Plan
Central Methodist Church members join with other churches for Sunrise services at Capitol grounds 6 a.m. Easter. A 10 a.m. sanctuary service will include church membership class and baptism for children. Dr Brabham will deliver the Easter message at 10 55 a.m. titled A Victorious Life. The choir directed by Mrs Edna T Anderson will sing Praise The Lord. Harriette Bengtson plays organ. Dr Brabham tonight speaks on The Friendship of the Living Christ at the candle light altar service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Methodist Church
Capitol Grounds
Youth of
Austin
Brabham
Edna T. Anderson
Lord
Harriette Bengtson
Dr. Brabham
Is Evil Real The Subject Of Christian Science Lesson
The lesson sermon titled Is Evil Real? will be read in all Christ Scientist churches on Sunday. It cites Proverbs 12 28 Matthew 8 13 and a passage from Science and Health noting Christ as the spiritual idea of God preaching the gospel healing the sick and casting out evils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churches of Christ
Scientist
Jesus
Christ
Hyde Park Christians Plan Double Easter Services
Hyde Park Christian Church schedules two morning worships on Easter. The 8:30 a.m. service ends before 9:45 a.m. Sunday School. the 10:50 a.m. service features Rev. Archie Stevenson preaching Living the New Life With Christ. Choir directed by Mrs. Herbert Ammons sings Hosanna by Grainer. A 7 p.m. dramatic worship with Resurrection scenes on screen concludes the observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde Park Christian Church
Archie Stevenson
Christ
Herbert Ammons
Grainer
Govalle Methodist Plans Easter Services on Capitol Grounds
Govalle Methodist Church members will attend city wide Easter services at the State Capitol grounds and hold their own service at 10 45 a m. Rev. Howard Pitts will preach If Christ Be Not Raised. Choir directed by Sanford Ragsdale with Doris Jelly pianist. Baptisms admissions to church. Evening program of visual aids.
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State Capitol
Govalle Methodist Church
Howard Pitts
Sanford Ragsdale
Doris Jelly
St George's Chapel Service Schedule Announced
The schedule for services at St George's Episcopal Chapel at 38 1-2 and Basford Road is announced. 8 am Holy communion. 9:30 am Sunday school. 11 am Easter service with Rev. William H. Brewster delivering the sermon.
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St. George's Episcopal Chapel
Basford Road
Wm. H. Brewster
Easter Sermon Topic Set as This Is the Victory
Rev. Lawrence W. Bash selects This Is the Victory as the Easter sermon theme at University Christian Church. Sunday School is at 9 45 a m followed by a 10 45 a m morning service with special music by Jane Andrews and Janice Ray. Miss Ray sings O Saviour Hear Me. A baptismal service is scheduled for four o clock and Disciple Student Coening meets at six for an informal program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence W. Bash
University Christian Church
Jane Andrews
Janice Ray
Nazarenes To Present Easter Garden Sunday
First Church of the Nazarene plans Easter services with a garden presentation directed by Rev. J Elton Wood. Samuel J Erleen Moore Jr will speak Our Living Christ and Yours for the Asking in the evening service. The Young People’s group presents The Way of the Cross at 7 p.m. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Church of
Naece Wall
Harry Rowe Shelley
J. Elton Wood
Peetes
Smay
J. Erleen Moore Jr
Fact Not Fiction Easter Observance at First English Lutheran
Easter services at First English Lutheran Church start with 10 15 a m instruction classes for all ages. At 11 a m pastor Dr Lewis P Speaker leads Holy Communion and delivers Fact Not Fiction sermon. Baptisms, choirs, an Easter egg hunt at 3 p m, and a screening of The Two Kingdoms film at 8 p m follow with a free will offering for Lutheran World Action. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis P. Speaker
Lutheran World Action
Pastor Announces Tarrytown Topics Easter Sermon
The Rev. Richard son declares the Easter Sunday sermon at Tarrytown Methodist Church will address The Aftermath of Human Life. Dr. William C. Finch will preach at a 6:30 a.m. sunrise service. The day includes baptisms and church membership reception.
Baptist Temple Opens Two Week Revival in Cooperation
The Baptist Temple at 1804 Canterbury launches a two week revival beginning Sunday in cooperation with the Simultaneous Crusade with Baptist churches west of the Mississippi. Pastor Rev. Cae Pesnell will lead as evangelist with old time gospel songs led by Cloister Miles and piano by Miss Betty Mae Krause. Topics Sunday include If a Man Dies Will He Live? and Footsteps of Jesus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Temple
Canterbury
Mississippi River
Cae Pesnell
Gethsemane Schedules Two Morning Easter Services
Gethsemane Evangelical Lutheran Church will hold two Easter services at 9 45 am and 11 am with Pastor J E Chester delivering sermons on The Vacant Tomb and the Living Saviour The 9 45 am service features Evar Carlson performing The Resurrection and at 11 am the choir will sing Since by Man Came Death from the Messiah Handel An offertory solo I Know That My Redeemer Liveth will be sung by Mrs F S Gustafson with accompaniment by Mrs F O Linder A children's Easter program Thou Art The Christ will be presented at 7 30
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gethsemane Evangelical Lutheran Church
J. E. Chester
Redeemer
F S. Gustafson
F. O. Linder
the Christ
Good Shepherd Names Helpers For Easter Rites
Good Shepherd Episcopal Church on Exposition Boulevard and Windsor Road hosts two Easter services at 7:30 and 11 a.m. Rector Rev. Thomas M. W. Yerxa leads. choir under Frederick P. Savage performs Easter music including Easter Alleluia and Jesus Christ Is Risen Today. Ushers acolytes and youth groups organized for both services. Sunday School presents Mite Boxes and flowering of the cross at 9:30 a.m. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Shepherd Episcopal Church
Exposition Boulevard
Windsor Road
Thomas M. W. Yerxa
Good Shepherd Choir
Frederick P. Savage
Gaul
Rowley
Oldroyd
Ted Buttery
L. B. Shifflett
Don Abel
W. F. Disch
C. B. Cox
S. M
Tommie Leach
Wayne Agnew
Michael Hines
David Barnhill
Harry Pollard
Jim Coleman
H. K. Allen
Young People’s Service League
Bert Honen
Pope Atkins
Baptism Opens Easter Service With Choir Music
The service begins with infant baptisms and a sermon on Easter Morning at 10 50 a m. Special music includes an offertory solo by Bill Reynolds and two anthems Now God Be Praised and O Be Joyful in the Lord. The evening program at 7 30 p m features Easter music with Miss Janie Andrews and Bob Jordahl as guest soloists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Reynolds
Oleg Speaks
Vulpius
H. W. Hays
Rogers
Bach
Mendelssohn
Janie Andrews
Handel
Redeemer
Bob Jordahl
Darwall
Facts of the Resurrection Easter Message at Evangelical Free
Rev. Paul F. Rosell preaches on Facts of The Resurrection at 11 a.m. on Easter Sunday April 9. The 16th annual foreign missionary offering will be received. An Easter cantata Our Lord Lives by Ira B. Wilson is set for 7:30 p.m. The State FCYF Rally unfolds April 14 in Austin with a 7 p.m. church supper hosted by Austin FCYF.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul F. Rosell
Evangelical Free Church
Our Lord
Ira B. Wilson
Austin
Austin Fcyf
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