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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1949
Page
10
James B. Marley, Austin Social Security Administration manager, says inquiries show many wage earners misidentify social security taxes. He explains that old age and survivors insurance is a combined life and retirement annuity with monthly benefits for workers and families. He urges readers to seek answers at the Brown Building office.
County Judge C M Decker announced that all right of way for Highway 23 south of San Marcos to the Guadalupe County line has been purchased and grading contracts will be let in June. The four and a half mile span will provide an all new road from San Marcos to Seguin.
Bastrop's Harmony Club, among Texas' oldest federated clubs, marks another National Music Week with recitals and programs. Noted members include Mrs. O. P. Jones and Mrs. W. B. Ransome, whose homes house historic instruments and museum pieces.
Dr. T. S. Painter, president of the University of Texas, was elected to the Southwest Research Institute board of trustees in San Antonio. Other members include General R. E. Wood, Dr. H. S. Rogers, Jose F. Muguerza, S. D. Kirkpatrick, and Harold Boeschenstein. The institute provides cost research services to industry and related groups.
Approximately 1,500 people attended Elgin May Fete. Doris Taylor was named queen with escort Jimmie Lee Christiansen. Tina Boettcher Stach was queen of fairyland. Senator William T. Moore crowned both queens. Mrs Louis Lundgren chaired the event. Courtiers included Elgin business representatives and students from Bellville LaGrange Smithville Bastrop Caldwell Manor and McDade. High school and American Legion bands provided music.
Lampasas May 4 Directors of the Lampasas Fair Inc elected Gordon Cass Casbeer Snell John Whit Wheeler Thomas M McGehee Thurman Walker Raymond Griffin Jess Bellamy Joe Almond and Fred West as directors. The officers chosen were president Thomas M McGehee vice president Raymond Griffin and secretary treasurer Joe Almond.
Burnet High School seniors set closing events with Roy Stevens delivering the baccalaureate sermon on May 22 and commencement on May 27 in the high school auditorium. Thirty eight seniors participate. The class heads to Galveston for the senior trip and the juniors host a banquet and dance on May 13.
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