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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1950

Page

11

University Junior High wins district one act contest with Little Women

In Georgetown on April 17 the district meet crowned University Junior High Austin first for Little Women. Rosebud took second with Uncle Jimmie and Georgetown third with Bishops Candlesticks. Loren Winship of Austin served as critic judge.

Georgetown ANS University Junior High of Austin Jimmie Rosebud Loren Winship of Austin Jack Currier Bill Hays Belton Joe Mears Nettie Thrasher Joyce Shapland Killeen Jean Neal Carol Faust Sandra Amic Becky Thomas Carol Cavness Taylor Felicia Melburn May Frances Hensley Cameron Jeanna Brown University Junior High Jesse Wade Fred Phillips Leland Green Beverly Bohls Martha McKay Beverly Hayner Lawrence Becker Kenneth Sefick Bobby Fritz Patricia Wood Gavin Williams Sidney Young Spelling Eva Lou Hickman Edith Boldridge Yoe High Edith Fich Eva Oliver Manuel Tafoya James Kahler Robert Lee Martha Zipperlen Willye Robins Julia Dightner Eugene Palzer Peggy Schroeder Maggie N. Schultz Charlene T. Compte Douglas Obermiller Harvey Weems Florence R. Boecker Marvin Kuehner Ernest Inez

Blanco County Fair Dates Cut To August Fourth and Fifth

Johnson City April 17 Robert Knox newly elected president of the Chamber of Commerce announced the Blanco County Fair will be held August 4 and 5. The dates moved up two weeks to avoid conflicts with other fairs and rodeos. Knox seeks help from civic clubs to boost the event focusing on beautification and clean up of premises, lawns, gardens, and fences.

Johnson City Robert Knox Chamber of Commerce Blanco County Knox

Weekend With Radio Costs Thief One Year

An Austin man’s weekend radio theft led to a one year jail term for Morell Miller 504 Chicon. Miller pleaded guilty to a second offense theft charge before Judge Mace Thurman Jr at the Courthouse after police followed a tip.

Austin Gene Whiddon Waco East Morell Miller Chicon Miller Mace Thurman Jr

Sale hits 29 20 at Georgetown cattle auction

Friday’s Georgetown Community Sales Barn auction sold mostly good fat cattle with a top of 29.20 and an average near 130 per head. Numerous bidders from Georgetown and nearby towns posted prices ranging from 21 to 37.50 for calves and cows with calves, reflecting strong demand for fat cattle in the region.

Georgetown H. H. Adams Andy Prude Will Green Florence Alvin Brown Walter Johnson Johnsonville Aubry Braun Lampasas Pete Alley Leander Norman Domel Walburg Sam Harris Emil Brown John Danek Chris Doefler H. W. Kilpatrick Tommie Stiles Otto Grumbles Jarrell Harvey Bates Briggs Clyde Rainey Frank Simek J. A. Holcomb Taylor

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