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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1949
Page
14
A distressed woman on Main Street cries for help and relief as she describes severe pain and burning sensations. The scene reflects a public disturbance with bystander concern and calls for medical assistance.
W E Henna was named president of the Round Rock Chamber of Commerce in a Monday night reorganization meeting. He previously led the group at its founding about twenty years ago as the organization resumes after seven years of inactivity. E T Cotrell becomes vice president and Cody Adolphson secretary and officers may serve until the January meeting.
Georgetown officials begin a district wide evaluation to raise standards and determine the best education for local pupils. Committees study population, curriculum, instruction, library, guidance, staff and administration with W T Lofland guiding the program through April 1 1950.
The Lee County unit of the Texas State Teachers Association was organized in Giddings. Marie Hillegast of Lexington was elected president Bess Black of Giddings became vice president and Ella Spacek of Dime Box was secretary treasurer. Giddings faculty will host a December county meeting with a program and banquet.
LOCKHART Oct. 19. The San Marcos Baptist Association will hold its monthly Worker's Conference Thursday at the Dale Baptist Church. Rev. Webb Watts of Clear Fork will lead singing. Speakers include Rev. George Stewart of San Marcos Rev. Glenn Harbin W. Biddie of Seguin and Rev. oe Zimmerman of Kyle.
The Encyclopaedia Britannica calls chess the most cosmopolitan game, highlighting its global reach and diverse player base.
The American Statesman plans a second inter community tour October 28 with C A Nelson leading a San Marcos delegation to Taylor. The group, including Hays County Judge C M Decker and local officials, will visit Taylor industrial plants and sites with a noon luncheon and civic discussions at the Taylor Country Club.
The USDA says fall hog marketing pace will influence whether live hog prices stay above support levels. If farmers flood the market or fail to follow orderly marketing, hog prices may not reach 90 percent of parity. Guides show approximate weekly levels to keep monthly prices at the national support, with last week’s guide $17.45 and seven market average $18.18. this week’s guide is $17.05.
A drunken roommate stolen wallet from an intoxicated man in a jail cell. The convict, awaiting transfer to the penitentiary, had the wallet hidden above his knee. Deputy Paul Cooke moved the prisoners to Huntsville, and the missing money was found after two searches.
Taylor October 19 Arthur C Maiske 36 died in a Taylor hospital after an accident on his father's farm. Funeral services were held at Condra Funeral Wednesday with Rev H C Ziehe officiating and burial in City Cemetery. Maiske had jumped from a stalled car, was crushed when the vehicle began to roll, later telling his father what occurred before being taken to town by ambulance.
A concrete and tile armory headquarters is being built on Circle of Highway 81 for the Organized Reserve Corps. Contractor Charles Zunker, cost about 8000 dollars, will host Battery A of the 807th Field Artillery Battalion led by Eugene Turner and Company A of the 915th Engineering Construction Battalion led by Tom Estes. Battery A includes 4 officers and 26 enlisted. Company A has 5 officers and 16 enlisted. Bob Decker of San Marcos High School seeks to organize infantry in the Reserve Corps. Personnel hail from San Marcos Seguin New Braunfels and nearby towns.
The Graham D. Luhn Post and Auxiliary in Taylor held their annual officer installation as Joe Spurlock of Fort Worth urged a year of service. New post commander Dr. I. A. Shepherd and officers for the Legion and Auxiliary were officially installed by district leaders.
Roger Busfield of Austin editor of the Texas Fish and Game will address Rotary at noon Thursday. He represents the Texas Game Fish and Oyster Commission in the official publication.
Texas farmers pressed harvest activities during a week of open weather across the state. Rain hindered unharvested rice and cotton in the eastern rice belt, while the western belt saw resumed harvesting as fields drained. Northeastern Texas saw farmers in fields harvesting mature crops and prepping land for small grains. Northwest Texas reported strong progress on cotton and grain sorghum amid two weeks of open weather, with pastures providing curing grain while eastern pasture remained soggy from prior rains. Grass stayed green in the eastern third despite recent rain. Wheat pasture development continued in the High Plains with more fields grazed.
The passage promotes Purina fed, locally raised meat chickens with red and white Checkerboard wing tags. It claims the tag marks top quality and a tender, flavorful fryer that elevates expectations beyond ordinary chickens.
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