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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1950

Page

2

Rosetta Balcar and Jimmy Fojtik Wed in Dime Box Rites

Rosetta Balcar and Jimmy Fojtik united in marriage on November 21 at the Czech Moravian Bethlehem church in Dime Box. Rev. H. E. Besseda of Caldwell officiated. reception at SPIST Hall for about 250 guests with a barbecue dinner. The couple will reside in Austin where both are employed.

Rosetta Balcar Jimmy Fojtik Dime Box Olga Rubbena Rose Marie Balecar Betty Leo Burttschell J. D. Fojtik Lonewall Brinkman Jimmy Brinkmann Frank Balear Jr Emil Fojtik Jr Louis Balear Norma Jean Balear Flower Purl Borris Sample Jr Spist Hall Jerry Pecena Austin

There Shall Be No Night at Southwest Texas State College

Southwest Texas State College schedules There Shall Be No Night for December 13 to 15 in the Little Theater. Curtain at 6 15 p m admission 25 cents for high school students and 50 cents for adults. The Robert Sherwood play follows a Finnish neurologist his wife their son and uncle during the 1939 40 Russian invasion with several deaths. Leads include Floyd Scott Elizbeth Engleking Allen Kneese Russ Vliet Jeane Ing and Robert Knight.

Little Theater James G. Barton Robert Sherwood Floyd Scott San Antonio Elizabeth Engleking New York City Allen Kneese Fredericksburg Russ Vliet San Marcos Jeane Ing Eagle Pass Robert Knight la Fayette Street Austin

1300 Refugees Set to Arrive in New York

An IRO ship carrying 1,300 refugee immigrants to the United States is due to arrive in New York on Tuesday, announced by the International Refugee Organization.

Washington International Refugee Organization New York IRO

Eggs tighten markets push prices and farmers turn to direct sales

In a Texas market summary, Egg Man Alvin East of Austin notes a national egg shortage driving prices to 60 cents a dozen with Minnesota supplies scarce. He cites weather swings and reduced imports as key factors while farmers increasingly sell eggs directly to consumers. A regional New Deal for agriculture and new chemical tech are also mentioned alongside unchanged turkey prices and no rainfall in Central Texas.

Dee Alvin East Austin Iowa Minnesota East San Saba NEW Deal West Texas Chamber of Commerce Texas Hill Country George A. Logan Waco Regional Chamber of Commerce Waco Chamber of Commerce Logan Texas A&m College US Agriculture Department Central Texas Lampasas Kerrville Liano Marble Falls Luling San Marcos Smithville

United Nations Flag Presented at Taylor Voters Meeting

At a League of Women Voters gathering in Taylor Mayor R E Kollman received the United Nations flag crafted by Taylor High School Homemaking girls. W C Wofford spoke on family courts and adoption, Miss Mary Elizabeth Fox discussed the UN’s status, and the high school junior choir sang Christmas carols.

Taylor League of Women Voters United Nations R. E. Kollman Taylor High School W. C. Wofford Mary Elizabeth Fox Southwestern University Ruby Ruth Bartley

Ennis Negro School Fire Destroys Building

Ennis Dec 16. The Negro school of the Ennis Independent School District burned Saturday night just before midnight. Fire Chief Hugh Fitzgerald estimated the loss at $75,000.

Ennis Ennis Independent Hugh Fitzgerald

Doris Schimank and Erwin Falke Wed in Fedor Rites

Miss Doris Schimank daughter of Mr and Mrs August Schimank and Erwin Falke son of Mr and Mrs William Falke both of Fedor united in marriage Sunday November 19 in a double ring ceremony at Trinity Lutheran Church Fedor Rev L Karcher officiated Music by E F Wendland. The bride wore a slipper satin gown with pointed bodice and nylon yoke. She carried white carnations. Helen Fischer cousin of the groom was maid of honor. Elinor Schimank sister of the bride served as junior bridesmaid. Clarice Moerke and Mary Boriack bridesmaids and Oliver Biehle best man attended. Roland Urban and Victor Schimank groomsmen. Ushers were Clace Hengst and Herbert Walke.

Giddings ANS Doris Schimank August Schimank Erwin Falke William Falke Fedor Helen Fischer Elinor Semhimank

New Electronic Invention Hides Deafness

An amazing new electronic ear hides deafness and transmits whispers with startling clarity. The Chicago scientist says it makes old hearing aids obsolete and offers hope to 15 million Americans who are hard of hearing. It operates without visible buttons or dangling battery wires and comes with a free booklet sent on request.

Chicago United States Electronic Research Director West 19Th Street Beltone

Barbers Adopt Koehler Hair Saving Method

Barbers in Preston Village Shop ping Center offer Koehler treatments as a special service to clients. The method claims to regrow 50 to 90 percent of lost hair, with a free examination to ensure the scalp is healthy before starting.

Koehler Getti Koehler Organization Preston Wien Barbers Preston Village Iving Koehler

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