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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1949
Page
11
Two year old Gary Wayne Woods of Little Rock Arkansas died at St Louis Children's Hospital from leukemia after being brought for treatment two weeks earlier.
Rockdale area farmers report rising melon prices as fruit from the lower country arrives and supplies to northern markets are limited. The note on regional agriculture precedes a roundup of local notices, events, and price data from the area.
A mix of local notes from Spicewood and Rockdale recounts light wheat yields around Spicewood blamed on rust and dry weather, with ten bushels per acre common. The piece highlights local trades, farm updates, a large livestock feeding gathering, and community figures like R. D. Fletcher and Clyde Franklin in Rockdale.
Kyle Independent School District announces its 1949 50 faculty. James L. Childs serves as superintendent on a new three year contract with 13 years in the district. Mrs. Charles D. Wallace has 20 years on the faculty.
Arrangements for 350 officers and men of the 310th Reserve Air Division at San Marcos Air Forces Base proceed as 47th Bomb Wing from Barksdale AFB prepares billeting and two weeks of training. The unit arrives Sunday with headquarters at Tinker AFB Oklahoma led by Brigadier General Williams C. Lewis. The 47th Bomb Wing provides 175 instructors to train on B26 aircraft.
Bowen Sims, commander of VFW Post 1309, says the VFW has leased the tavern on LaGrange Road for a three day Fourth of July celebration starting July 2. The event features a chicken barbecue on July 4 tied to the town water carnival run by the Smithville Lions Club. The VFW may lease Yerger Hill estate as a temporary home until permanent quarters are built.
Elgin schedules a city cleanup lasting to Wednesday with trucks collecting trash on Thursday. The program includes weed and grass removal in streets and alleys by a city tractor. Spraying of vacant lots and residences is set for Monday at a $1.50 homeowner charge. city provides sprayer and labor.
J M Nance of Kyle has been elected to membership in the American Aberdeen Angus Breeders Association. He was among ten Texas breeders chosen for membership during the past month, per Frank A Richards secretary of the group.
Bertram Union Vacation Bible School begins with about 100 enrolled. Staff includes Mrs. W. A. Hall Mrs. J. O. McKenzie Mrs. Joe Morgan Mrs. Charles Wheeler and Mrs. W. D. Ruble. The program closes the week, Friday, June 17.
A simple method to paint a chair or table is to turn it upside down and start with the underside. This approach helps protect exposed surfaces and provides a stable base for finishing the rest of the piece.
The 16th annual Rockdale Homecoming Association reunion gathered roughly 300 people from Dallas Houston Austin Waco and other Texas towns. Rain delayed arrivals briefly as Mrs. C. M. Sessions led a brief informal program with remarks by E. A. Camp and recognitions for former Rockdalians. The oldest attendee was Mrs. M. J. Simmons of Houston. Officers listed included Mrs. C. M. Sessions president H. D. Maxwell VP Ruth Kirk secretary Mrs. L. W. Sledge treasurer and Miss Irma Dunnington historian.
Manley E. Johnson of the Dallas civil service office is in Taylor reviewing 13 applicants for the postmaster position. The top three will be sent to the President, then to the Senate for confirmation. candidates include Gilbert Conoley Elmer C. Dahlberg William L. Davis George A. Frisch.
Mayor Frank Zimmerman announced the City Commission bought a fogging machine to operate in the summer. The city will fund the device, while the citizens health and sanitation committee with service clubs covers operating costs. About $2,000 is needed for the season to fog the entire city every 14 to 15 days.
Bertram June 19 to 26 revival at the Bertram Church of Christ announced. Minister Silas Howell of Magnolia Arkansas will preach during the event.
Until about 1900 buttermilk was used chiefly for feeding pigs in America, according to the Encyclopaedia Britannica.
Voting delegates at the Texas convention of Missouri Synod Lutherans in Giddings decided to admit any congregation meeting doctrinal standards, regardless of race or color. Holy Cross Lutheran Church of Houston, a Negro congregation, had sought membership since last year when San Antonio deferred action, paving way for inclusive attendance and vote rights in district meetings.
Funeral services for W. J. Millican a longtime Texas Pecan Growers Association member were held in Bend with Rev. W. L. White officiating. He died of cancer the night before burial on Sunday at Bend Cemetery. Survivors include five daughters a brother and a sister. His wife had died over two years ago.
In Lake Victor Texas the appearance of R G LeTourneau scheduled for Tuesday was postponed to Wednesday at 8 p.m. Program chairman W M Tumlinson said the Christian layman and author of God Runs My Business delayed by travel. The event draws attendees from Lampasas Burnet and surrounding areas.
Leslie Seaward a 54 year old retired Savannah Georgia fireman who rode a bicycle across the nation in record time was sightseeing in Los Angeles by car on Monday. He covered 2664 miles from Savannah to Los Angeles in 21 days 11 hours 25 minutes.
Hays County Junior Chamber of Commerce led by Boyd Rhea announced a nonprofit employment clearing center to be housed at Field Furniture Company. The agency will accept applications free of charge and charge 50 cents only when it places a person in a job. The group also advances completing street sign placement downtown and in much of the residential area.
GIDDINGS June 13. Lee County agent Brown Q. Spivey left Monday to attend the annual state 4-H round-up and county agents conference at College Station. He is accompanied by two 4-H members, Marvin Wachsmann and W A Schneider Jr.
Abilene pastor Dr. J. H. Hamlen will address a public gathering at the Chapel of the Bells located at 1811 South Congress on Tuesday at 8 p.m.
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