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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1950
Page
2
The First Methodist Church of Giddings installed a Hammond organ on February 10, purchased from Reed Music Company in Austin. Dr. Charles A. Parker, local organist, played its debut for Sunday services on February 12.
Eight states in the central United States produce virtually all American popcorn. The article notes the concentration of popcorn farming across these states and implications for supply and regional agriculture.
The Capital Area Farm and Ranch Club launches a six dollar membership drive to promote agriculture in Central Texas as a regional livestock exhibition sponsor. Reuben Shanks outlines goals for multi county representation, boosts for 4-H and FFA youth, and stronger ties with Austin merchants to support a broader area shows program.
Georgetown February 13 The Williamson County Livestock Association announces the third annual show February 28 to March 1 and 2 with about 200 classes 84 in the junior division and roughly 1200 in prize money. Calf scramble showcases lightweight and heavyweight calves with a showmanship prize. Superintendents and judges from Southwestern University, Travis Kerr counties and Texas A&M are listed for beef, dairy, sheep and hog divisions.
Georgetown Friday cattle sale reports unusually good fat cattle with 75 percent in the ring. Angus steers led with an average around 300 dollars for eleven head sold by Sam Harris Sr., totaling 3319.72 dollars. Calves and stockers across Georgetown and nearby towns posted prices from about 20 to 27 dollars per head, with multiple buyers and varied lots.
The Bridgeport Post reports that Mrs. Claire Boothe Luce has given definite and final notice to Connecticut Republican leaders that she will not seek the United States senator nomination.
James R. Henley Brownwood supervisor says San Saba County will use a crew leader and 12 assistants for the 1930 census. Applications blanks at the Jaycee office were exhausted late Friday as the count proceeds in the 21st Congressional district.
In San Marcos on January 14, the Rotary Club sponsored Fifth Annual Boys and Girls Show and Sale saw record entries. 4 H Clubbers and FHA girls competed in divisions with multiple firsts in canned goods dressmaking handwork cooking and pies.
Parents and friends formed the Fredericksburg High School Band Boosters with 75 members, aiming to recruit hundreds. The group will aid fund raising, transport for trips, publicity, and musician support. seven directors will select officers, with initial directors named and band director David Hargis as ex officio. Organization meeting and officer elections set for next Wednesday.
Former Undersecretary of State Will C. Clayton told a Senate subcommittee that Texas should have a vote in the United Nations to mirror the voting rights of Byelo-Russia and Ukraine. He argued for a union of Atlantic powers and noted Russia has three UN votes.
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