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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1949
Page
8
Advertisement featuring Mrs Pat O'Brien promoting Blue Bonnet Margarine as America's quality margarine. It touts flavor nutrition and economy with quick yellow bag color cue and urges wives to use it on bread and vegetables for family appeal.
Blanco Chamber of Commerce leader reports in Austin that a new swimming pool is being sought for Blanco State Park. State Parks Board engineers approve the project pending clearance from the State Health Department and State Board of Water Engineers. FLASH council to meet Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Koenig's.
Williamson County Commissioners Court called a public hearing on a proposed 750000 precinct road bond election. A petition signed by 975 property owners prompted the action. Hearing set for March 18 at Georgetown courthouse with a premeeting at SPJST Hall. both events open to the public.
Carolyn Krause aged three, daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Krause of Northrup near Giddings, died Monday at 2 pm from burns suffered when her dress ignited in a home fire. Neighbors and the parents acted quickly. the father was seriously burned trying to extinguish the flames.
The Luther League of St. Louis Lutheran Church will host the Austin Area gathering on Sunday April 24 at Taylor. Delegates from Thrall Taylor Temple Killeen and Buckholz attend with Otto Fehler Texas Lutheran College student and area president and Louis Weber of Taylor as local president.
Taylor March 1 census takers begin register children ages six to 17. Officials F E Wilks L A Wilder Lucille Kollman and V A Anthony conduct the count for Taylor schools and non enrolled alike.
Norman Miller World War II veteran was stabbed in the chest in San Saba Monday night and moved to McCloskey Hospital Temple for treatment. San Saba County Sheriff Odus R. Allen said charges likely will be filed against a local man in connection with the assault.
The La Grange seven man barbecue team led by G. A. Koenig earned a reputated status in Texas with standout meats and sauces. They cooked for 1200 people at Fayette VFWs Fourth of July, 300 half chickens for the Chamber of Commerce banquet, and fed many events including funerals and lodge gatherings. They cook weekly and have expanded to fish and game dishes.
Two residents of Austin were injured in separate crashes on Tuesday. Lawrence Sellers Sr. sustained lacerations and other injuries after his vehicle struck at Sixth and Colorado Streets. George Byars suffered lacerations and abrasions when his motorcycle collided with a car at 21st and San Jacinto Streets. Byars received emergency care and was released. both incidents were investigated by Patrolman H Helf.
The encyclopedia notes that Peter the Great imposed a beard tax on Russian men to fund state needs. The policy marked a push toward Western-style modernization and centralized authority in 18th century Russia.
The annual March of Dimes drive in Elgin raised over 500 dollars, surpassing last year’s total. American Legion Post No. 295 sponsored the event as Elgin reported only one polio case last year.
Llano March 1 J B Mayes a Llano pioneer and former Llano County official observed his 91st birthday after a long life in Texas farming and public service. Born February 28 1858 in La Grange he helped drive cattle to Llano and served as justice of the peace for over 25 years.
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