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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1949

Page

3

Georgetown Attorney Wood To Meet Here With Code Panel

Georgetown attorney Wood, a noted Williamson County figure, will meet the policy code committee in Austin soon. Born in Joaquin in 1882, he later moved to Ballinger, practiced law in Granger, and served as county attorney and criminal district attorney before retiring to Georgetown.

Georgetown Wood Spi Williamson County Austin F. L Court of Criminal Wood Joaquin Ballinger Lebannon Uni Tennessee Granger Aly D. W. Wilcox Wilcox S. E. Wilcox Jr

Need for Keeping Support Prices For Eggs Cited

Dallas reports the Texas Poultry Improvement Association heard J. W. Kinghorne of the Agriculture Department say government egg price supports must continue for several weeks due to a glut of low quality eggs. He noted laying stocks will be about 8 percent larger and discussed a possible 24 million case surplus next year, though he personally doubts such a surplus will occur.

Dallas Texas Poultrymen J. W. Kinghorne Department of Agriculture Texas Poultry Improvement Association Kinghorne United States

Elgin Band Boosters Set Amateur Program Tonight

Elgin Band Boosters plan a Thursday evening amateur program at Elgin Athletic Field to raise funds for new uniforms. With about $2,000 raised this summer they aim for $3,000, featuring local and out of town talent hosted by master of ceremonies Clay E. Davis. A chicken barbecue opens at 7 p.m. and prizes honor the four best numbers.

Elgin Band Boosters Elgin Athletic Field Clay E. Davis Louis Landgren John L. Danneliey Leroy Abreahamson Kimbro E. J. Speckles Coupland

Three Schools Vote Into Johnson City District

Post Oak Tosca and Fall Creek schools were added to the Johnson City Consolidated School District by a 44 to 2 vote. Fall Creek sits on the Blanco Travis County line but aligns more with Johnson City schools than the Travis side.

Johnson City Post Oak Tosca Il Creek Fall Creek Blanco County Travis County

Williamson Ships Maize Gains in County Harvest

Williamson County shipments of maize reach Camp Swift and Houston under a government loan. The crop was above average and harvested before rains, securing income for most farmers. Recent ten days of rain hurt shipment, color loss may make grain ineligible for the loan, with hail causing local losses in some areas.

Taylor Williamson County Camp Swift Houston

Pageant and Revue Slated for Lee Fair

GIDDINGS Aug 10 Spl Lee County plans a historical pageant and revue during the fair on Oct 13 14 and 15 A planning committee includes Miss Bess Black Mrs Milton Schroeder Mr Ira Dipple Mrs Henry Lehman Jr Emmitt Hennes Dr Horace Willard Mrs G L Kelly and Dr J F Stewart.

San Marcos Academy Adds Six to Faculty

San Marcos Academy announces the addition of six new staff members led by President Robert Reed. New hires include Shirley Hansen in mathematics, Myrta Ann Jarrett in home economics, Billie Jay Dollahue in commercial subjects, Mrs. William C. Pool for elementary, and the couple Mr and Mrs Choyce Robinson as assistant coach and elementary staff.

San Marcos San Marcos Academy Robert Reed Shirley Hansen Myrta Ann Jarrett Billie Jay Dollahue William C. Pool Choyce Robertson

Two Judges Named for Llano Horse Show Cutting Event

At Llano on August 20 the cutting horse contest and reining classes for the Liano show will feature two judges: George Glasscock of ee cee night and another arena official. An entry fee of 10 dollars plus 100 dollars added money, three divisions in the ee class with 5 dollar entry and 25 dollars added, and a Rein ing Sweepstakes offering 25 16 and 10 dollar cash awards for top finishers.

Llano Alex Hardin George Glasscock Ee Cee Hardin Agee

Smithville School Calendar Highlights 1949 50

The 1949 50 Smithville calendar features 11 days of Christmas break with Dec 22 dismissals and Jan 3 reconvening. Sept 6 9 marks high school registration while Sept 12 starts actual studies after faculty meetings and student orientation.

Smithville

Stevenson Appointed Blanco County Justice of the Peace

E Stevenson, retired merchant and former Blanco County treasurer, was elected by the Commissioners Court on Monday to fill the unexpired term of the late W W Dollahue. Dollahue died Sunday morning at his home while serving his third term as justice of the peace.

Ee City E. Stevenson Mercher Blanco County Commissioners Court W. W. Dollahue

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