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Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1950

Page

12

Waggoner Kin Of Texas Oil Family Dies In Texas

Vernon report says Guy L. Waggoner age 67, prominent Texas oil and ranching figure, was found dead in his bed in Vernon. He chaired the Texas Racing Commission in 1935 and led the New Mexico Racing Commission in 1939. Survived by his widow and his mother, Mrs. W. T. Waggoner Sr. of Fort Worth.

Vernon Guy L. Waggoner Texas Oil and Ranching Family Waggoner W. T. Waggoner Texas Arlington Downs Dallas Fort Worth E. Paul Waggoner Arlington Guy Waggoner Texas Racing Commission New Mexico Racing Commission Mesquero N. M First National Bank of Decatur W. T. Waggoner Sr

U.S. auto plants run above 7.5 million. output forecast to slip

United States factories built just over 7.54 million vehicles this year as supply tightens and new model work moves to assembly lines. Analysts expect year-end output to miss the 8.6 million target, while 1950 results may top last year by about 1.5 million. Chevrolet Pontiac introduced new models. Cadillac previews 1951 trim and early January debut. Plymouth Chrysler De Soto lines shift.

David J. Wilkie Detroit United States Chevrolet Pontiac Cadillac Chrysler Plymouth Dodge de Soto

Mutual Savings Board to Authorize Bank Building Contract

The Mutual Savings Institution board prepares to approve a one story bank building contract for 1007 Congress Avenue on Tuesday afternoon. Bids opened Monday afternoon with low bidder identity withheld until the meeting. Fred C. Morse Sr. calls bids good as the firm, now at 905 Congress, plans immediate construction after year’s start, subject to possible government curb.

Mutual Savings Institution Congress Avenue campaiWy Fred C. Morse Sr Congress

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