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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1950

Page

6

Prices Steady at Austin Stock Yard Sale

The Austin Stock Yard sale shows stable pricing with fat calves from 25 to 30.10, medium calves 19 to 24.50, and cows 17.50 to 20.50. Hogs peaked at 20, with lights to 16.50, and sows 16.50 to 17. Representative buyers include J. E. Ackin of Manor with four cows for 214 and Lippe of Kyle with a 570-pound calf at 26.

Austin J. E. Ackin Manor A. Alexander Dale Emil Bramberg del Valle J. M. Burnham Marble Falls E. L. Brown Burnett Brothers San Marcos K. Cox Jody Gregg John Greene Florence L. R. Hanna D. C. Hall Driftwood J. A. Holcomb Taylor W. E. Grove Hazy Hills Ranch Dripping Springs George Ireland Cedar Valley W. R. Johnson Jersey Land Dairy Buda Winfred Johnson A. G. Killingsworth Jimmie Kastner McDade Lippe Kyle A. A. Lear T. D. Martin H. R. Miles Georgetown Tom Nesbitt Jersey Oscar Purcell Cedar Creek Bob Parten E. E. Puryear Roy Ross Mike Riordan Sandifer Elgin

Dry Weather Boosts Texas Farm Work Across State

The USDA said a full week of dry weather through Tuesday noon allowed Texas farmers to catch up on field work. Wheat harvest proceeded in the low rolling plains and parts of the high plains while cotton cultivation and hay making advanced. Ranges and pastures supplied ample green feed and livestock did well under ideal conditions.

Texas US Department of Agriculture High Plains USDA

Lampasas FFA Group Heads to National Meeting in Kansas City

Lampasas will represent at the National FHA meeting in Kansas City with six girls and two sponsors. Ruthy Gripon heads Texas as state FHA president and voter delegate, joined by Jean Wallace, Cleo McGehee, Glenda Jo Gaedke, Joann Brook, and Jeffrey McKinney. Sponsors are Mrs. Joyce Lowe and Mrs. Hazel Jones. Wallace will sing in the All-State Chorus. the theme is Today’s Youth Are Tomorrow’s Homemakers.

Lampasas Jean Wallace Texas Ruthy Gripon

Use T-4-L for Athlete's Foot Powerful Relief

An ad promotes T-4-L for athlete's foot citing a 90 percent alcohol base and deep penetration to kill on contact. It promises relief in one hour or a 40 cent money back guarantee at Renfro Drug Stores.

Sue Renfro Drug Hares

Georgetown Jury Returns Indictments

Georgetown June 21 Eleven indictments were returned by the May Grand Jury after a one day session in Georgetown. Indictments include burglary by breaking theft by bailee driving without consent DWI desertion of minor children obtaining money with intent to defraud theft and embezzlement three for forgery and passing forged instruments. Jury members listed include F L Tegge Edward Lee Evans Ernest Wilson J C Wallace M M Maroska FE E Blaylock Gus F Jacobs John Hanusch Jr T W Faulkenberg B Y Daniel H M Lawhon and George Dollinger.

Georgetown ANS May F. L. Tegge Foreman Edward Lee Evans Ernest Wilson J. C. Wallace M. M. Maroska FE. E. Blaylock Gus F. Jacobs John Hanusch Jr T. W. Faulkenberg B. Y. Daniel H. M. Lawhon George Dollinger

Eskimos Play Dominoes Amid Gambling Tales in Alaska

In far-north Alaska the Eskimos enjoy dominoes with bone pieces and the gambling spirit runs high. It is said men sometimes wager their wives on the outcome, reflecting a bold traditional gambling culture.

Alaska

Taylor Community Chest Drive Set for 1950 Campaign

Taylor budget committee outlines plans for nine agencies including Boy Scouts Girl Scouts Welfare Board USO and Salvation Army to receive donations in one lump sum. Aubrey House says chairmen will be announced soon as the 1950 drive begins this fall.

Taylor ANS Taylor Community Chest G. Gernert First Taylor National Bank O. H. Schram J. Bartosh Boy Scouts Girl Scouts Welfare Board Salvation Army Heart Society Cancer Association Anti-Polio Association USO Aubrey House Community Chest TB Association Crippled Children’s Society The American Red Cross

Directors Named For Cooperative

The Pedernales Electric Cooperative held its annual meeting in Johnson City to elect directors for the new fiscal year. Directors elected were James H. Asher Walter Burnett W P Crow R Klappenbach Jr E Babe Smith Jr Warren Smith and Guthrie Taylor. E Babe Smith was reelected president Guthrie Taylor vice president and R Klappenbach secretary treasurer. John Connally and A W Mourland were chosen as attorneys and Martin Hustin was named manager for the ensuing year.

Bertram ANS Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Inc Johnson City James H. Asher Walter Burnett W. P. Crow R. Klappenbach Jr E. Babe Smith Jr Warren Smith Guthrie Taylor E. Babe Smith Lampasas R. Klappenbach PEC Board of Directors John Connally Austin A. W. Mourland Martin Hustin San Marcos

Sheep Dog Trials Set for July Twenty Seventh Twenty Eighth

Kerrville announces the annual Sheep Dog Trials will be held July 27 and 28 at Antler Stadium. Street Hamilton, president of the Southwestern Sheep Dog Association, says added entertainments will be featured. J F Duke joins the steering committee along with Pierce Hoggett Don McClellan Ruben Hartmann R L Sabins A L Harrison and George Brown in planning the event.

Kerrville ANS Street Hamilton Southwestern Sheep Dog Association Antler Stadium J. F. Duke Pierce Hoggett See 4 Club Don McClellan Ruben Hartmann Junior Chamber of Commerce R. L. Sabins Kerrville Chamber of Commerce A. L. Harrison Kiwanis Blue George Brown Lions Ub

Eye Donts For Factory Workers Ad

A vintage advertisement urges factory workers to protect eyesight with Lavoptik. It claims quick relief for inflamed sore burning itching and granular eyelids and offers money back if not satisfied. Promotes availability at all drug stores and cites years of success.

Doctors Prove Plan Breaks Laxative Habit

Five New York doctors tested a regimen claiming to break the laxative habit and restore natural regularity. It suggests a taper of Carter's Pills over three weeks, then daily water intake, and a fixed nightly schedule, with a claim of 83 percent success and no habit forming drugs.

New York Carter Amy Drugstore

Hadacol Mama Recounts Neuritis Relief In Ad

Mrs. Martha Jane Conner of Rochelle Georgia describes Neuritis relief after using Hadacol. She reports left arm function returned and washing resumed with a claim of treating the deficiency cause. The ad touts daily use for essential nutrients and a money back guarantee with trial and large sizes offered.

Martha Jane Conner Rochelle Georgia

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