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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1949
Page
12
Bastrop set to light the Christmas season as the city electrical department completes the yearly decorating program and officially turns on the lights Thursday. Businessmen add festive window displays while a large cedar tree at Bastrop State Park will be illuminated to guide travelers from four directions.
Fayette County home demonstration agent Mrs. Gertrude Dryman resigns effective December 17 to take a similar post in Navarro County. Her Fayette position will be filled early next year.
Dr August J Watzlavick will leave La Grange December 15 to establish a practice in his hometown of Schulenburg. He has been working with Dr John C Guenther during his time in La Grange.
Budget for the 1950 Travis County Junior Livestock Show totals about $2,411, announced by directors of the Capital Area Livestock Poultry and Agricultural Association. This is the first show under the new group, with the Austin Chamber of Commerce having sponsored the event for the past decade.
A wave of cattle sales attracted buyers as 1 045 head were bid on at Capitol Livestock Auction Company. Hogs topped at 16.80 per cwt for 125 head, with cows and calves showing strong demand. Notable buyers included R W King, Nolan Petty, Reuben Vorwerk, and J F Martin, among others from Austin, Red Rock, Manor, Lockhart, and surrounding areas.
Bertram, Nov. 29 The Bertram Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual banquet Friday at the school lunch room. Retiring president Guthrie Taylor will report on the year's progress and present the nominating committee's officers for the coming year. Dr. George G. Hester of Southwestern University will be the main speaker. Reservations total 110 guests.
Frank Schrieber of Creedmoor lists a 440-pound heifer at $22.10, 505-pound steer at $20.80, 495-pound steer at $22, 435-pound steer at $18.90. Carl Feuerbacker of Route 3 Austin shows a 510-pound steer at $20.80, 450-pound heifer at $18.10, 565-pound steer at $23.30. L M Rathbone of Blanco reports a 445-pound heifer at $23.50, 425-pound heifer at $20.60, 395-pound steer at $16.60, 350-pound heifer at $18.30.
The La Grange Leopard football squad and coaches will be honored at an annual banquet by the Pep Squad. The event starts at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Hermes Elementary School cafeteria.
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