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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1950

Page

5

March 22 1836 Ward Surrenders at Refugio

On March 22 1836 Colonel Ward and 100 men surrendered to General Urrea at Refugio after aiding Captain King with 30 men. King and 13 others were captured and shot, Ward escaped briefly, but the Texans were later marched to Goliad and five days hence became casualties in the Goliad massacre.

Ward Georgia Urrea Goliad King Refugio Victoria

Natchez Revival of Ante Bellum Era Draws Thousands

Natchez Mississippi hosts its annual pilgrimage to relive Old South days with 30 preserved Ante Bellum mansions open for tours and a nightly pageant. Mrs Frances Brandon designs 500 historically styled gowns costing her own funds, aiming to preserve heritage as a seamstress of history.

Natchez Miss Bayous Old South Royal Ballet Frances Brandon Brandon

Flying Saucer Prop Knocks Man Down at Temple

In Los Angeles on Monday a stage prop flying saucer knocked Angelus Temple staffer 8 K Bennett to the floor during setup for a sermon on Flying Saucers and Men from Mars. Bennett was treated for a gashed leg.

Los Angeles Bennett Angelus Temple

Elgin Leaders Review Marketing Plan for Local Crops

Elgin businessmen and farmers studied a report on marketing crops raised in the area. The delegation visited Grapeland, Elk Hart, Nacogdoches, Athens, and Malestine areas, meeting with Peanut Cooperative, Drying Plant, Tomato and Watermelon Cooperative, and county agents to learn about dehydration and processing facilities benefiting local farmers.

Elgin ANS East Texas A. E. Johnson C. A. Hagman Albert Mikulencak A. W. Haenel Meyer Simon Otto Wiley Walter Kastner C. Kunkel W. A. Smith McDade

Boll Weevil Foes Orioles and Swallows Compared

The article argues that the Baltimore Orioles and swallows are among the most effective natural enemies against cotton boll weevils, highlighting their roles in pest control.

Dallas Eagles Return to New Braunfels for 1951 Spring Training

Dallas Eagles of the Texas Baseball League will hold spring training in New Braunfels again next year, owner Dick Burnett said Tuesday. It will be the third consecutive year there. Burnett noted manager Charlie Grimm is pleased with local facilities and treatment.

New Braunfels Dallas Eagles Texas Baseball League Dick Burnett Eagles Burnett Don Mathews Chamber of Commerce Charlie Grimm

Income Tax Cash At $446 Million

Treasury reports cash income tax payments totaling 446 869 025 for March 17 the second day after the March 15 deadline The two day total reaches about 1 082 250 000 while the year to date compares with 11 261 000 000 for the prior eight and a half months Officials expect two more weeks to tabulate all March 15 returns.

Washington The Treasury

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