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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1950
Page
2
In Navarro District Court on Tuesday a Texas woman was paid for "jury service" illustrating a rare instance of a woman serving as a juror in the county. The report notes that women historically did not serve on juries in Texas.
An elderly woman, mistakenly summoned via the jury wheel, was excused by Presiding Judge A. P. Mays. She collected her compensation of $4 at the clerk's office, as Navarre County acknowledged the error.
The Bastrop Homecoming and Rodeo opens Thursday with a large parade at 4 p.m. and a six event rodeo at 6 p.m. The arena, praised as Texas’ most beautiful, has 3 000 new seats overlooking the Colorado River Valley. Notable attractions include Bob White the first horse trained by Gene Autry, now owned by Clay Dunn of Bryan and ridden by Page Wilson of Bastrop. The four day festival features a Fishermans Boat Race from Austin to Bastrop with a $550 prize.
A British source says London may lift the arms embargo and resume small arms shipments to Israel. The Foreign Office weighs ending a policy in place since British troops left Palestine and the League mandate ended two years ago.
A polio survivor recounts two years of paralysis and gradual improvement through wheelchair transfers, increased leg and back strength, and renewed confidence that movement will return. The speaker believes they have found the cause of polio and are on the road to recovery.
Mrs. Avis Dixon of 7126 Deborah reports relief from chronic stomach trouble after a single chiropractic adjustment at the Parker Chiropractic Clinic. She had suffered since 1946 with severe pain and spells, and now urges others to seek chiropractic care.
Monday sales at Austin Capital Livestock Auction Company remained firm with cattle receipts at 890, hogs 215, sheep and goats 65. Calves and cows sold in the 15 to 30 range with top hogs near 20 dollars and larger cattle around 18 to 21 dollars per hundredweight. Multiple buyers from Austin, Lockhart, Spicewood, and surrounding towns posted notable bids for individual animals and lots.
Mrs. Helen Frye of Sedona Arizona said she understood her husband Jack Frye head of General Aniline and Film Corporation had filed for divorce in New York City on Monday confirming the action as of May 30 in the city notes.
The Fourth Degree Assembly Windthurst Council Knights of Columbus will hold a banquet and program in Taylor at the Brazilmar Hotel on Thursday. Fred Joseph, faithful navigator, will preside. Senator Gus Strauss of Hallettsville will be guest speaker with J. J. Baliew of Austin among out of town attendees.
Norfolk Virginia in May 30 report notes Commander Winford Moore of Porum Oklahoma, a commander of an aircraft squadron at Norfolk Naval Air Station, was involved in an incident and not yet accounted for.
Businesses in Austin are urged to consider a vacation setup offered by the Austin Answering Service. The ad promotes vacation services and other business phone support with a contact number 7 9261 for information.
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