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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1949

Page

9

Attorney William Carsson to discuss ministry duties at seminary

William B. Carsson, Austin attorney, will discuss the legal responsibilities of the ministry at the Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary on Wednesday afternoon. Professor C. Ellis Nelson said on Tuesday that Carsson will speak to Nelson's senior pastoral theology class from 2 to 4 p.m. The session is open to all interested persons.

William B. Carsson Austin Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary C. Ellis Nelson Carssow Nelson

Taylor SPJST Lodge Golden Jubilee Draws 1000 Plus

Senator Carlos Ashley praised the Taylor SPJST lodge at its 50th anniversary in Taylor on Sunday. He voiced support for fraternal groups and pledged to back legislation favoring them. Local officials and members, including Frank G. Svadlenak and Mayor R. E. Kollman, attended as over a thousand guests endured poor weather. The lodge grew from 11 members to more than 1,100.

R. E. Kollman Taylor

Rewbenk HALF ACRE BY DAVE SHANKS

Local notes cover county home demonstration activities in Bastrop and New Braunfels with delegates joining the Texas Home Demonstration Association meeting. Names include Mrs. Frank Carroll Red Rock Mrs. Lee Alexander Cedar Creek and Mrs. Floyd Martin Cedar Creek with visitors Mrs. Bruno Ernst McDade and Miss Sturges.

Dave Shanks Austin American Agricultural Big Meeting Bastrop Texas Home Demonstration Association New Braunfels Vena Sturges Frank Carroll Red Rock Lee Alexander Floyd Martin Cedar Creek Bruno Ernst McDade Sturges

Local farmers receive crop cover and fertilizer approvals

Charlie Barton of Red Rock seeks prior approval to sow 130 pounds of whip poorwill cowpeas on cultivated land as a summer cover crop. Farmers may leave the cover crop or turn it under with a fall crop following. Approvals for applying 20 percent superphosphate to permanent pasture go to Charlie Mogonye Route 4, Walker A Hancock Route 1 Smithville, and J. L. Nutt with quantities listed.

Dale Carter Elgin ACA Ray A. Pfeiffer Edward F. Matocha Route 3 Flatonia Brabham Charlie Barton Red Rock Charlie Mogonye Walker A. Hancock Rt. 1 Smithville J. L. Nutt

Taylorite Makes Point s Exams

Raymond Eineigl of Taylor won entry to West Point this July after passing qualifying exams. He is an 18 year old son of Mrs. Edith Eineigl and a current Texas A&M College scholarship student. Congressman Homer Thornberry said Eineigl earned the highest freshman rating at A&M and praised his past achievements. He is an honor graduate of Taylor High School and was senior class salutatorian in 1948.

Washington Raymond Einergl Taylor Homer Thornberry West Point Examining Board Eineigl Edith Eineigl Texas A&m College Thornberry College Station A&m Eineig West Point Taylor High School

Calf Tie-Down For Ladies Set at Llano Rodeo

Llano announces new ladies calf tie-down feature at June rodeo with a saddle to the best three night average. Donors include C. R. Stolz for the saddle and Moore State Bank for best average in calf roping. Llano Chamber and Junior Chamber share a saddle for the ladies barrel race. Additional saddles from local businesses for top averages in bronc, steer wrestling, and bull riding.

Llano Rodeo Committee C. R. Stolz Moore State Bank of T. J. Moore

Twister Hits McLaren Farm Sheds South of Taylor

A freak twister tore into the McLaren place on the Earl Mathews farm near Taylor wreacking a tool shed. J C and Mrs McLaren were away in town and returned to find debris blocking the drive. One wall leaned against the home and sheds debris blocked the driveway. No further damage reported nearby.

Taylor McLaren Place Earl Mathews J. C. McLaren

Llano Names Drum Major and Majorettes

Tommy Short elected drum major of the Llano school band succeeding Phil Schneider. Majorettes chosen are Dorothy Nell Garrett Abbey Jo Garrett Patty Sullivan and Margaret Leverett. Flag bearers are Mary Ann Tate and Wanda Lane Virdell.

Llano Tommy Short Phil Schneider Dorothy Nell Garrett Abbey Jo Garrett Patty Sullivan Margaret Leverett Mary Ann Tate Wanda Lane Virdell

Petit Jurors Named For Williamson

Georgetown April 26. Jury commissioners Timothy Bartosh, Howard Lindell and J S Gillett named petit and grand jurors for the May term of the district court to serve, announced district clerk Stiles Byrom.

Georgetown Spl Timothy Bartosh Granger Howard Lindell Taylor J. S. Gillett Stiles Byrom

New Double Decker Electric Trains Feature Modern Comfort

The new double decker electric trains on British railways include twin compartments, constant ventilation from electric fans, and strip lighting over the seats to aid reading for passengers.

British Railways

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