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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1949
Page
7
Johnson City rancher O B Summey shot and wounded a large Mexican eagle that had been preying on lambs turkeys and chickens. He captured the bird alive and displayed it in Johnson City, noting that the life expectancy of local small stock may be increased by removing the predator.
Santa Monica police said Joseph J. Baranko admitted stealing a car three years ago and had been driving it since then after he was arrested for speeding.
Johnson City reports the PMA elected leaders for four communities including delegates alternates and chairmen such as Emil Hartman Joyce Goar Polk Morrisey Elo Krueger Freddie Ulrich and Fred Ulrich The county convention selected a committee led by Richard Mertz with alternates Hugo Jonas E D Joost Edgar Heimer and Robert Austin.
Baton Rouge reports October tax receipts totaling 25,216,562 dollars, up more than 1.3 million from the previous October, signaling a strong fiscal month for the state.
Bertram native Dr. Thomas D. Vaughan marks 35 years of rural medical service around Bertram. A pioneer’s son, he delivered about 2 000 babies and balanced war years with duty, community honors, and a life of Civic involvement in the Plains Town.
Llano November 22 Bob Renick nine year old Llano boy bagged a ten point buck on the Mark A Moss ranch in Llano County. It was his first deer kill and adds to Llano’s hunting lore. His brother Jim Renick also hunted success this season. They are sons of Mr and Mrs J L Renick of Llano.
Bertram will end the cotton ginning season after only two bales were processed on Saturday. A. H. Barton, president of the Farmers Gin Association of Bertram, announced the end of the season. Total Bertram ginned bales reach 1,111 this year compared with 50 last year.
Llano to Mason Road project in Llano Texas aims to let the final section from Llano to the Mason County line via Valley Spring in January. State Highway Department says right of way and fencing must be ready with 26 deeds needed before bidding. County Judge R P McWilliams notes progress with signed deeds partial.
In Pittsburgh on Tuesday 82 year old Handlebar mustached Charlie Ward married 67 year old Catherine Ginther a great grandmother. The ceremony in their home was attended by forty or more relatives including eight great grandchildren and three children. Ward and Ginther met on a California trip this fall and plan to move to Ward's Wisconsin ranch to live the good life. The bride joked she is less jittery than in the past.
In Alta by UP report doctors monitor newborn Siamese twin sisters born last Thursday to Mrs. Bud Townsend, wife of a gas company employee. They are joined at the abdomen and weighed nine pounds twelve ounces together. Doctors hope to decide if separation is possible after further observation.
At the county PMA convention in Caldwell A F White was reelected county program chairman for 1950, marking his ninth year in the post. Joe Rochelle was reelected as vice chairman and Robert E Brown Jr. as member, with Max Ohlendorf and James J Brown named as alternates.
Annual union services of Smithville churches will be held at First Presbyterian Church with Rev J Leonard Rae delivering the message. For the third year in a row the service is a joint event and will begin Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the First Presbyterian Church in Smithville.
Fort Worth dispatch reports Corporal Samuel W. Garsee Jr., 19, of St. Augustine, was struck by a car near his barracks at Carswell Air Force Base. He died from injuries sustained in the traffic accident that occurred Monday night. He was the son of Mr and Mrs S W Garsee of St Augustine.
Textile mills in the Carolinas run full shifts as Hadacol advertised for relief from digestive and energy problems. Testimonies from Cannon Mills Kannapolis and Salisbury workers describe improved digestion, weight, appetite, and stamina after using Hadacol, with claims of restored work capability. The ad promotes Hadacol containing five B vitamins and minerals, available in liquid form, with trial sizes and direct ordering from The LeBlanc Corporation.
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