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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1950
Page
3
At the Paramount, Errol Flynn stars in a Western about running sheep into Montana cattle country. Alexis Smith opposes him after learning he is a sheepman, with a cattle stampede near the end. S. Z. Sakall also appears. the film earns praise for its cast but is a run of the mill big time Western.
The film centers on a has been movie star who becomes a studio talent scout and signs Betsy Drake in New York. Powell is superb, Adolphe Menjou and Mark Stevens contribute well, though Betsy lacks fire. The story grows implausible toward the end but remains enjoyable in this department’s view.
Precautionary patches for children's snowsuits on knees and elbows use leather before wear. These decorative yet sturdy repairs reinforce play clothes against rough use.
Public Building Administration agents depart Austin with one site in mind for a 6 million building. The Shamrock Investment Company block between Brazos and San Jacinto and Seventh and Eighth Streets is the only suitable bid site offered. The team will report findings to Washington and bids stay open until settlement.
The Travis County Medical Society denounced the FBI investigation of Texas Medical Association records as a police state purge of the profession. An ad warned investigations aim to embarrass doctors and push socialized medicine, urging citizens to seek congressional scrutiny and public disclosure of findings.
The notice recommends placing mothballs in pockets of fur jackets and folds of fur accessories to prevent moth damage when furs are not worn daily.
Lampasas notices report both Peoples National Bank of Lampasas and The First National Bank voted to issue 100 percent stock dividends to stockholders. Each bank increases common capital to 100000 dollars with added surplus and undivided profits, plus named officers and directors elected for both banks.
At the annual meeting of stockholders Rockdale State Bank reelected officers and directors. E. A. Camp remains chairman and vice-president, T. B. Ryan is president, John T. Hale cashier, Harold Luckey assistant cashier, with directors including E. A. Camp Dr. T. S. Barkley W. E. Gaither M. M. Camp and T. B. Ryan.
Clyde A. Lewis national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars was honored by Governor Shivers and Attorney General Daniel during a brief Austin stop. The visiting VFW delegation, led by Lewis, arrived from Port Arthur and continued to Victoria and Galveston.
Rockdale post office receipts for 1949 were $22,296.32, up from $22,248.66 in 1948. The 1949 total is nearly $10,000 above 1939 and just $82.46 below the 1945 wartime high. A total of 7,115 money orders were issued during the year.
The Wesley Foundation announced a $450,000 Methodist student center for University of Texas students to be built north of existing facilities at Guadalupe and West 25th Street. The project is part of a statewide program funded by individuals and five Methodist conference districts. Construction may begin in spring pending fundraising success.
Owen W. Sherrill elected president of Georgetown Chamber of Commerce for 1950 at annual banquet. Officers chosen Grady Watkins vice president Eric Lundblad treasurer Elmo Sherman secretary. Directors include Don Scarbrough J H Compton Grady Watkins Eric Lundblad Elmo Sherman. Principal speaker Professor R E Jackson of Texas State College for Women.
Homer Leonard of Austin former speaker of the House was guest speaker at the regular weekly meeting. William George Richards named a highway committee of Kelley Hilliard Gambre ll Richards and Thomson.
County Attorney Perry Jones said 125 cases were called in County Court at Law on Friday with all but nine resulting in guilty pleas or arrangements to plead guilty next week. Only three defendants requested jury trials.
Civil service examinations for the position of substitute clerk at the Hutto Post Office will be held at the Taylor Post Office on February 4 at 8 30 a.m. Eligibility requires residence within the delivery area or being a patron of the office. The position pays 1.06 12 per hour.
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