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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1949
Page
2
AP News notes a wave of board games reflecting big business and finance. Titles include Clue Monopoly Make a Million Rich Uncle Finance and lobbying themed games, with realism rising and for kids Over the Garden Wall. Magnetic and updated versions of classics also gain popularity as family entertainment shifts toward business and sports themes.
Jewelry designer Madame Majeska showcases ways to transform modest pearl strands into glamorous adornments for holidays. She describes wrapping long and short necklaces around the wrist or neckline, adding a jeweled box, rhinestone clips, a pearl bib by layering beads, and turning a string into a dog collar or back-knot rope for striking silhouettes.
John P Bracken head of the Reserve Officers Association blasted the Army for cancelling drill pay to 78 464 reservists after Jan 1 calling it bungling and a breach of faith The Army said funds were exhausted despite a 22 4 million Congress appropriation to last to June 30 Bracken warned the plan could devastate the reserve program and national security
The White House announced that President Truman will appoint Brigadier General Ernest Brannon as judge advocate general of the US Army. Brannon, 54, a native of Ocoee Florida, will hold the rank of major general in the new post, succeeding Major General Thomas H. Green who is expected to retire.
Walker's Austex Chili Company marks its 50th year in business in Austin with a midwinter sales meeting from December 2 to December 31 in the Pan-American Room at the Driskill Hotel. Executives will outline company history, product improvements, and a 1950 outlook, followed by a New Year's Eve gala and a city tour.
In Bilston England on December 25, Juno the elephant ended a seven day sit down strike by returning to a box car after wandering to Mrs Victor Merricks home. Trainer Jack White has her back in the box car while searching for a zoo home, citing her friendly and lonely nature.
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