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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1951
Page
5
The battered hulk of the Carrier Independence lies off the Central California Coast in 3000 feet of water. The Navy said it was sunk after a weapons test completed without incident. The ship, wrecked at Bikini in 1946, was towed to sea and sunk the next morning.
Texas A and M College system agronomy experts will address field crops and forage plants at the Texas Certified Seed Breeders Association convention in College Station. Topics include cotton problems pink bollworm control and seed for 1951 planting, with talks on water conservation seed treatment crimson clover and grain sorghum by A&M and extension staff.
John H. Adams of Tulsa was named president of the Texas Swine Breeders Association at the annual session in Fort Worth. T. J. Harrell of Fort Worth was elected vice president and E. M. Regenbrecht of College Station reelected secretary-treasurer for the 22nd year. Directors include A. D. Wenzel Smithfield R A Pittman Denton Leonard Alfdahi Dallas Monroe May Dallas Marvin Bridges Buffalo C L Franz Turkey Jacob Archer Nazareth Mack Morgan McKinney E S Ballew Clarendon Lucianne San Antonio and Harrell.
Farm editor reports Travis County polio gifts total only $20,000 with half to the national foundation and half for local use. C J Schmid appeals out of town residents to contribute, noting high local costs and need for trained polio nurses and therapists.
Lieutenant Tommie Olmstead, senior at Southwest Texas State College, has been called to active service with the Army at Camp Cook, California. His wife June Drumm is with her parents, Mr and Mrs Howard Drumm.
Funeral services for Miss Priscilla Draper a former Taylor school teacher were held in Abilene. Draper taught mathematics in Taylor schools and resigned in 1919. Two years ago she attended the Taylor High School 1909 class reunion as a guest of honor with former pupils at commencement exercises.
The First Methodist Church in San Saba will receive about $10,000 in improvements over the coming weeks. Volunteers fund a new heating system roof remodeling basement decor bath and a half added sliding doors in the wall will be replaced. The pastor Rev Sea born M Kiker reports the three story native white stone building will be rewired and redecorated including the pastor's study and sanctuary carpets.
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