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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1949
Page
9
Representatives of the San Marcos commission through special attorney E. M. Cape say the labor dispute is between the company and its workers. The telephone strike called by union operators since May 17 continues, pressing for wage and work conditions.
Aug 18 in San Marcos notes Westover Baptist Church with a local report from the San Marcos area.
Vernon Harrison, a 48 year old Elgin resident, was elected Precinct 4 commissioner in Bastrop County after a career in road work. The Elgin native credits teamwork with road crews B W Mullins Charles Wilson and Joe Taylor for his成果. He serves on the Elgin Chamber of Commerce board and led local youth and school projects. He and his wife have benefited from his new role and his latest education is understanding that county commissioners work.
A First Baptist Church committee in San Saba oversees erecting a mission building on land donated by Mrs. M. H. Herrin. Worth R. Doran said work proceeds as funds become available. Herrin exchanged her home site for relocation, with improvements covered by the Baptist congregation.
Higher pay attracts more applicants to the University of Texas Teacher Placement Service. Martin Hale of Fayette Lake was the 1000th applicant since January 2, with Dr Gray crediting the surge to increased pay and other factors.
Lockhart Country Club holds a meeting at McMahan on August 18. Earl Fox’s string band from Luling provides entertainment.
Jack W. Blount announces a nonprofit Boys' Ranch near Comfort for white underprivileged delinquent boys aged 10 to 17 within a 150 mile radius. The 203 acre site has eight permanent buildings, housing 40 initially, with individual farming projects and banked earnings for each boy as he nears age 17.
Mrs Edmond Arning, a local graduate nurse, began duty as public health nurse for Williamson County in Taylor. She will cover Rices Crossing, sample well water, and survey sanitary facilities as the health unit plans to move offices to the John’s Building.
Ed C. James of Houston purchases controlling interest in Central Broadcasting Company from Charles Cain of San Marcos. KCNY operates in San Marcos with studios in Lockhart and New Braunfels. James also owns Eagle Rock Ranch in Hays County near Wimberley.
John Faubion of Avant and president of the Faubion Reunion Association announces this year’s reunion date in Hancock Park Lampasas. Descendants mainly live in Travis Williamson Burnet Lampasas and Coryell Counties.
Peat moss also known as Sphagnum acts as an antiseptic in bogs and can prevent rot of logs cloth and even bodies, sometimes preserving them for centuries.
Giddings mail service plan moves toward a bus line adaptation. Details indicate a shift in delivery logistics and potential route changes affecting local postal operations.
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