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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1948

Page

5

Llano Jaycees Host Benefit for FFA and 4-H Members

Llano December event drew 900 attendees for a barbecue featuring venison goat and lamb donated by local ranchers. Over $500 was raised to fund the Llano County FFA and 4-H club show set for January 29, with entertainment from professional and local performers and a square dance display.

Llano Chamber of Commerce FFA Llano County Jack Love T. D. Tanksley C. V. Robinson Exhibition Square

Southwestern To Hold Speech Drama Meeting

Georgetown December 19. Southwestern University and the Texas Interscholastic League will sponsor a one day Speech Drama Activities Conference at Southwestern January 15. One hundred thirty nine Class A and B high schools in Region VI were invited.

Georgetown Sor Central Texas Angus Epringer Southwestern University Tom Rousse University of Texas Southwestern Schulenburge High School Bruce Roach Texas Interscholastic League

Toys Donated to Christ Church Parish for Christmas

Father Richard Trevino, pastor at St. John's Catholic Church in San Marcos, announced that about one thousand pounds of clothing and large quantities of toys have been collected by parishioners and will be distributed to the needy at Christmas.

San Marcos Richard Trevino St. John’s Catholic Church

SWTSC Holiday Breaks Start Tuesday

SAN MARCOS December 19. Christmas holidays begin Tuesday for public schools and Southwest Texas State Teachers College and run until January 3. San Marcos Academy began vacation last Thursday and resumes January 3 with students reporting January 2.

San Marcos Southwest Texas State Teachers College San Marcos Academy

Sit Down for Safety During Thunderstorms Says Experts

Experts warn that if caught in a thunderstorm without shelter you should sit or lie down to reduce the risk of being struck by lightning. The guidance emphasizes staying low and avoiding tall objects until shelter is found.

Midget Nazi Sub To Be at San Marcos

A German WWII submarine Seehund will be shown next Wednesday at 10 a m on the courthouse square in San Marcos. Sponsored by the Navy Club of USA, the 39 foot long 21 ton craft carries two 22 foot torpedoes. It is the only Seehund in the United States and one of two in the world. No admission.

KTXN Enon WOAI KTBC KVET Texas — & Home Hour Voice of the Farm Farm Reveille E¢ Farm Austin Red River Dave Smilings Guerra CBS News of America Itar Bob Poole Young Dr. Malone Lesbe Fred Waring The Wildwood Fred Betty Croc of Frey Anna-Ea Arthur Godfrey Kay Kyser Nora Drake John Nesbitt Erese’s College Arthur Godfreytitchin Concert Hall of the Ted Maloack Berch Lora Wouter Olka Lanny Ross Cote Glee Club Sammy Kaye Big Sis Wendy Warren Kate Smith Exas School of the Air Crementee Angs Cugat Hal Derwin Cedric Foster Lloyd Arnold Bankhage Jessie James Weather World News Eddie Lear Arnold Trading Post Doughboys Judy Jane vJessie James Boys Queen Norah Drake Golden Hope Chest Music Wife Hunt Allen Roth Stella Dallas Hunt Hunt Sunset & Vine Lorenzo Jon Young Widder Brown Midway of Music Portia Midway Bill the Swingsters Farrell Midway of Herb Shriner Manhattan Jack Armstrong Lowell Thomas Jonesy Funnies Sisa Williams Perry Texas Fulton Lewis Rena Carl Mann Bob Crosby Henry J. Taylor Edward R. Murrow Howard Barlow Orhestra Godfrey Gregory Hood Henry J. Taylor Hood Gardner Radio Gabriel Heatter Mutual Dr. I. Q Pena Irma Bergstrom Field Dinning Sisters Radio City Playhouse Bob Hawk ABC Mutual Orchestra ABC Roundup Pairfield Dreaming University Dreaming News University University San Marcos Court House Square Navy Club of USA Germany Arkansas States

Burnet to Welcome Santa Claus Tuesday

Burnet residents greet Santa as he arrives by airplane Tuesday at 2 p m. Mayor Dr. Joe Shepperd will meet him at the airport and escort him to the main square where he will hear children’s wishes and distribute candles and free gifts.

Burnet Santa Claus Joe Shepperd

Navy Club Seeks Donations for Welfare Fund

The exhibit will proceed with donations directed to the Navy Club welfare fund aiding members in need and supporting club activities.

Navy Club

Shades of 1918 modern career Army at Brooke General Hospital

Fort Sam Houston dispatch recalls veterans and new medical technicians among WAC transfers from Camp Lee. A twice wounded war veteran discusses training while a 19 year old with a foot injury plans Christmas leave. hospital life blends nostalgia with Army reforms and a feisty ward scene shows enduring grit.

Austin Texas PFC Tunisia Anzio Hollywood

Llano County Plans March of Dimes Campaign

Llano County begins January planning for the March of Dimes drive with a county committee meeting led by chairman F. J. Young. Members include Mrs. H. T. Harrison Mrs. S. Chesnut Mrs. Will Collins Dr. Ray Shepperd Allen S. Johnson R. C. Wallis and Grover Reat.

Llano Llano County F. J. Young H. T. Harrison S. Chesnut Will Collins Ray Shepperd Allen S. Johnson R. C. Wallis Grover Reat

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