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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1950
Page
2
Taylor's Times changed ownership as a Taylor business group purchased the weekly paper and the job printing company from Fox. Fox cited ill health for selling but will continue writing his column. Alma Lee Holman will edit and manage the publication.
San Marcos City Commission called bids this week for a new 1,000,000 gallon steel water tank to be opened June 10. Mayor Frank Zimmerman said the tank will be built on Magee Addition land near the City Cemetery after the city bought the property. The move follows a State Fire Insurance Commission warning that basic rates would rise without more storage. the city now relies on a small tank near San Marcos Academy that often runs nearly empty due to heavy demand.
The Rev. C. B. Orahood will deliver the Memorial Day address Tuesday at 8 p.m. on the City Hall lawn. Graham D. Luba Post of the American Legion sponsors the program with Dr. J. A. Shepherd presiding. The honor guard, bugler Albert Schroeder, readers Joyce Ann Kind, Bobby Schier, and the Czech Moravian Brethren Church choir perform.
J E Younger Jr was installed as the new president of the Junior Chamber of Commerce at a Cape Camp barbecue near San Marcos. Harry Stevens of Austin became state JCs first vice president. other officers include Willie Kitchen and Dempsey Serur with visitors from Austin and New Braunfels.
The Hays County cancer drive surpassed its target for the third year in a row with a county quota of 936 and receipts of 1070.80. County chairman Mrs. Malcolm Sherril credited the success to a strong corps of local workers including Mrs. Ray Rylander, Mrs. Charles Young, Rev. M. T. Jackson, and Mrs. Frank Davenport, along with several local volunteers such as Miss Alma Lueders and Mrs. George Reed.
Lampasas Texas May 26 Four Lampasas High School graduates were honored at class day exercises. Glenn Blake received the Tom Richey scholarship for best all round student. Dwayne Turner and Dale Hatley earned Lord Elgin wrist watches from Central Texas Trading Company for outstanding senior back and lineman respectively on the 1949 Badger grid squad. Glenn Blake and Nina Lee Jones were chosen for American Legion awards for courage leadership honor service and scholarship.
Miss Texas pageant will award a 500 dollar scholarship to the winner. Donor is M L Dengier of Comal Hosiery Mills. Pageant set for August 4 and 5 at Landa Park. Cities Austin Alice Downwood and Raymondville have named delegates.
Otto J. Hofmann of Kyle departed for Philadelphia to join a Quaker Church sponsored mission with the American Friends Group. The survey aims at relief and rehabilitation work in Central Europe and will prepare for later work in the region.
Mildred Grosskoff valedictorian of the 1950 class won second place in a contest sponsored by the Second National Bank of Houston. Her essay titled Our System of Government and American Way of Life earned a $50 cash award. A reception and dinner for winners are planned in Round Rock.
Mayor Grover S Shade received word from W D Dockery division highway engineer that the new Colorado River bridge at Smithville will be ready for dedication about September 1. Earlier plans sought a July 1 opening. J F Campbell heads the chamber highway committee and will announce the exact date and celebration plans. Construction has run about eighteen months.
The Taylor Commission Company auction in Taylor on May 26 sold 479 head of cattle. Notable bids included C R Arledge's 535 pound heifer at 28.70, Eynn Brock's 470 pound bull at 24.80, and multiple steers ranging from 16.20 to 26.00 per hundredweight. Several cow and calf pairs were listed with values up to 227.
The Texas and New Orleans rail road received conditional ICC authorization to abandon 24 miles of track between Burnet and Lampasas. The company may sell all or part of the line at salvage value within 40 days if a buyer offers to keep it in operation. The decision follows an Lampasas hearing and prior investigator recommendation.
Taylor on May 26 reports 18 graduates at the U S Price commencement exercises. J C McAdams state supervisor of Negro education spoke during the event. Johnnie Ray Harrison led a panel on Abundant Living. J Frank Smith presented diplomas. Valedictorian Willie Ras McDonald and salutatorian Verdell Edwards were named.
San Marcos city health department will launch its annual pest control drive starting June 1. Mayor Frank W. Zimmerman notes spraying and fogging will begin on that date, while two men Howard Boucher and A L Camp are sent to a San Antonio school to learn fogging techniques.
Manor a May 26 article notes retiring Postmaster W. H. Wentland, 76, with over 15 years in office, to be honored at a 7:45 p.m. ceremony at Manor High School Tuesday. Speakers include Lyndon Johnson and Homer Thornberry. attendance expected from Centexans.
Georgetown May 26 The Southwestern University chapter of Pi Delta Epsilon the national honorary journalism fraternity will be installed Sunday as part of commencements activities. Miss Pearl A Neal registrar will oversee initiation ceremonies with charter members listed and active members named among journalism students and faculty.
LCRA directors meet Tuesday to decide on spending 1100 for a municipal boat dock planned near Lake Austin. General Manager Max Starcke will present the proposal for approval. If approved, the city will award a supplemental contract for housing facilities for the LCRA boat. A separate $3127 public boat dock project is under construction on Lake Austin near the Administration Building.
Walter Seaholm, set to become city manager next Thursday, will delay naming a Brackenridge Hospital administrator until the five member hospital advisory board is appointed. He reports 35 applications for the post.
Georgetown May 2 In Georgetown High School valedictorian is Jane Gillett daughter of Mr and Mrs John S Gillett Salutatorian is Dick Atkin son of Mr and Mrs Thatcher Atkin Other honor graduates include Rosemary Doering Pat McMasters Ray Sansom Mary Eddins Linda Irvine Laura Sue Durrenberger and Manuel Tefoya Baccalaureate service Sunday at 7 p m in First Methodist Church commencement Monday 8 p m in the high school auditorium Seniors listed include many names Thorndale St Pauls Lutheran School graduation in church Sunday 8 p m sermon by Rev F H Stelzer graduates Eugene Handrick Leonard Iselt Nancy Patschke Norris Patschke Mildred Schneider
The church will honor Rev. William R. Fleming, associate pastor, on his last Sunday before a new appointment at the Southwest Texas Annual Conference. He will preach on The Great Choice at 7:30 p.m. The Cherub Choir will debut, singing Love Lifted Me, as offertory and organ music by Lee Norrell fills the service.
Rev John Mueller will lead Sunday 11 am sermon on Mastering Life s Crises at Hyde Park Presbyterian Church The 730 pm talk will cover Angry Unto Death Patricia Feuerbacher will sing One Day with Evelyn C Bell at the organ A church fellowship supper follows in the annex Wednesday at 7 pm Andrew Club meets Thursday 730 pm in the sanctuary to report on prospective members led by E D Wooten
Secretary of State John Ben Shepperd announced the Taylor Print Firm in Taylor has been granted a state charter. The Taylor Times Publishing Company was created to purchase the Taylor Times from Henry B. Fox. Five Taylor citizens formed the corporation with $2,000 each of $10,000 paid-in capital, serving as incorporators and directors: K. L. McConchie, R. J. Bartosh, Charles Kisirston, Alma Lee Holman, and Wilson H. Fox.
Charles L. Farrow a 25 year old Navy veteran filed for the constable race in Justice Precinct No 5 to oppose incumbent John White. A Travis County resident he and his wife Peggy Bargsley live on Manchaca Road Route 5 Box 23. He has served at the Naval Reserve Training Center and breeds registered Hereford cattle.
Foley Ford Gephart was extradited from Long Branch New Jersey to Austin to face a statutory rape charge. Indicted here he refused extradition but Governor of New Jersey granted it. Bail set at 10000 dollars. City Officers Joe Perry and Martin Birdsong returned him.
St Paul Lutheran Church will hold Pentecost services at 8 30 and 10 30 a m with the pastor delivering The Work of the Holy Ghost on the Oriental Pentecost and Now. New members will be received by confirmation and baptism at the 10 30 service, with children baptized. Willie Ude will preach his last sermon at the evening service before leaving for Nebraska and Concordia Seminary studies. Ude also assisted in teaching at St Paul Parish School and worked with Texas University student work.
Hyde Park Christian Church observes Consecration Day after a month of stewardship education. Members will pledge funds for local and missionary budgets for the new church year starting July 1. Rev. Archie K. Stevenson preaches The Lord s Treasury and speaks A Candle in the Dark at 7 p m. Youth groups plan a supper. Friday 7 p m annual meeting with covered dish dinner for church families.
Dr. F. E. Brooks will preach on The Substance of Things Hoped For at 10 50 a m Sunday during the First Presbyterian Church centennial services at 212 West Seventh Street. The senior choir will perform Gounod's Send Out Thy Light and Westminster Fellowship will meet at 6 p m to plan summer activities for youths.
The Kyle Lions Club has elected Adolph Hill as president and Robert C. Parks as secretary treasurer. Other officers include S. T. Causey lion tamer and Charles H. Young tail twister. First VP J A Neal and second VP Norman C Schlemmer plus Cecil Bales as third VP. Directors are W D Dalton, Vernon Cox, O E Stewart and W A Ward. Ladies night and installation of officers set for Immanuel Beenie Church Friday night, June.
The Rev Charles A Sumners will deliver a sermon on the Work of Prayer at 11 am Sunday at St David’s Episcopal Church The anthem The Omnipotence by Franz Schubert will be sung under Ar den Whitaker The young people plan a Whitsunday Corporate Communion at 8 am with acolytes Bill Lester and Charles Ingram Breakfast follows in the parish house A Young People Service League meeting is set for 6 pm at the parish house
The Rev. Ted Richardson of the Austin Council Churches urged Austin churches to drop evening services and join the Austin High School baccalaureate at House Park at 7 pm Sunday. The council cooperates with the high school to accommodate crowds and weather plans call for the high school auditorium if needed.
The Rev. O E Grimes will preach at First Street Christian Church Sunday at 10 15 am on The Cure for Discouragement The evening service is adjourned to honor five high school seniors from the church Members will attend the baccalaureate at House Park Christian Youth Fellowship also omits its Sunday evening meeting
Rev Gray D Gray will be in the pulpit for Sunday services at St Luke s Methodist Church at 11 am. Music is directed by Mrs Stanley Peterson with organ by Mrs Spurgeon Smith. MYF meets at 7 pm in the church with Mr and Mrs Be Cook as counselors. Laymen will lead the 8 pm evening service.
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