Smithville to Stage Home Talent Show for Bleacher Fund
Smithville Aug 9. Plans for a two hour home talent show Aug 16-17 to raise funds for new and safer bleachers at the baseball field. The event titled Its a Date will feature about 110 local performers, with radio show style acts and audience participation. A children’s rep will be chosen by popular vote. Curtain time may be adjusted for rain.
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Smithville
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Barry Field
W. Z. Blake
C. K. Mick
Joe Ebner
Leon Adarmceik
Johnny Faldyn
Frank J. “Babe” Shirocky
L. C. Ramsey
Housing Project Sought for San Marcos Slum Clearance
San Marcos may seek federal slum clearance housing under the 1937 law renewed in 1949. The plan, discussed by the Chamber of Commerce with Paul G. Bentley officials, would finance low rent housing to relieve local housing shortages. A five member local housing authority must be appointed before applying to Fort Worth Public Housing Authority.
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San Marcos
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Christ
Wat
Fort Worth
Frank W. Zimmerman
Penn State Football Schedule Retains Home-Heavy Pattern
In 1950 the Penn State grid squad will host four games and travel for five, continuing the four-at-home five-away format for a fourth straight season.
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Penn State
Town and Country Conference Set Aug 14 18 at Southwestern
The Town and Country Conference for 1950 will be held Aug 14 18 on Southwestern University campus Georgetown. Bishop Gerald Kennedy of Portland will present the Slover lectures and deliver messages. Dr John V Berglund will be dean of the conference. Multiple study groups led by regional pastors and directors will discuss worship church school rural church and Town and Country work. An Audio Visual Workshop will run concurrently for conference delegates.
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Georgetown
Southwestern University
Gerald Kennedy
Portland, Oregon
Slover
George S. Slover
Kennedy
John V. Berglund
Men of
Southwestern
Robert G. McCutchan
Claremont
Calif
Cliff School of Theology
Denver
Cole
Horace M King
San Antonio
Clyde M. Rogers
Columbus
Ohio
Town
Rogers
Ohio Council of Churches
Council of Churches
Taylor Hires New Recruiting Sergeant Robert Barrington
Sergeant Robert Barrington is assigned as recruiting sergeant for Taylor area. Born in Jonah Set he served 13 years in the Army including the 85th Division in Italy. He arrives from Hobbs with wife Judy Stasny and two children Janice Lynn and Robert Bruce Jr.
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Taylor
Robert Barrington
Jonah
Barrington
Army
85Th
Italy
Hobbs
Mrs. Barrington
Judy Stasny
Janice Lynn
Robert Bruce Jr
National debt per person climbs from 1913 to postwar era
The U.S. national debt rose from 60 dollars per person in 1913 to 1970 dollars by the end of World War II, reflecting a dramatic rise in wartime and postwar spending.
School Calendar Released For Year In San Marcos
San Marcos August 9 The school calendar released by Superintendent Fred Kaderli lists a faculty meeting September 4 opening of school September 5 student orientation September 8 classes begin September 7 baccalaureate May 27 and commencement May 28 with summer vacation starting May 31.
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San Marcos
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Fred Kaderli
Cor
Fishermen of Hainan Islands Sail Three Month Voyages
Fishermen from Hainan Islands routinely undertake voyages lasting about three months in search of sea slugs turtles and shark fins. The crews emphasize long hauls and patience as they ply nearby waters for dwindling coastal catches.
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Hainan Islands
Sales Drive For Hospital Discussed In Thorndale Club
The Thorndale Lions Club met to review a second campaign to sell certificates for a proposed Community Hospital. A Sept deadline was set. A mass meeting is planned for Monday night and Dr. A W White Jr of Austin spoke about hospital practice in Thorndale. Refreshments followed.
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Thorndale
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Ion’s
A. W. White Jr
Austin
H. L. Peace
Martin Rydenbeck
Oscar Thaler
Il. G. Butts
Norman Clement
Joe Adamak Jr
T. F. Locklin
Emil Moerke
C. Forbes
Ray C. Butler
L. C. Towsery
Carl Linke
Henry Camp
Bremond Club
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Ball Park
Commodore Hotel
NICA
G. B. Vosburg
D.S.C
B. L. Payne
W. 7Th Street
Treadwell
Optometrist
Austin Savings
West
Quality Seafood
East 19Th St
New Driskill Laundry
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