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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1950

Page

10

Author Named to Society in Twain Circle

Mrs. Charles E. Crist is nominated to life membership in the International Mark Twain Society. She authored two verse books Sweetbrier and My Secret Garden.

Pioneer Furnishings A San Marcos Love Story in Antiques

Mary Gresham profiles T. J. McCarty Jr and Lilian Moore McCarty in San Marcos Texas as they preserve a century of family antiques. The couple enjoy a log house turned five room frame home filled with rosewood piano a walnut bedstead and heirloom quilts inherited from early settlers and their own forebears.

San Marcos Mary Thompson Hays County Baton Rouge T. J. McCarty Texas Stephen F. Austin Stringtown Toos McCarty Jr Church of Christ Southwest Texas State Teacher's College Columbia University Lillian Moore T. J. McCarty Jr Lucy Neal Floresville McCarty Mr. MecCarty Mr. McCarty McCartys Tennessee Milt Hamlin MceCarty Louisana Barbara Roberts Arabella F. Malone Willie Gary Elmira Carey Rose of Sharon Seth Thomas

Taylor Rodeo to Kick Off in Sept at Taylor Texas

Taylor Rodeo Association leaders Lee Lawrence and Joe Zimmerhanzel Jr. plan the first annual event September 14 to 16, with a $3,000 arena project under Ralph Johns and a large parade chaired by Ray Condra. Notables include Miss Williamson County Elien Roose, parade marshal George Gray, and Captain Fred Olson.

Lee Lawrence Joe Zimmerhanzel Jr Taylor Rodeo Association Catttle Williamson County Lee Southwest University Joe Zimmermwanzel, JR Association Arena Circleville Burnet County Burnet Marble Falls Ralph Johns Taylor Ralph George Gray Llanoway Elien Roose Fred C Olson Truman Stone

21 Indicted By Williamson Jury

Georgetown news reports the Williamson County grand jury returned 21 indictments including forgery passing checks two counts driving while intoxicated second offense two counts assault with a motor vehicle two counts negligent homicide second degree two counts assault with intent to murder two counts theft and embezzlement three arson three murder without malice one and murder one. District Clerk Stiles Byrom withheld names until bonds set and offenders apprehended. foreman J H Compton. Jury adjourned until Oct 23.

Georgetown Williamson County Grand Jury Stiles Byrom

Associated Baptist Rally Set Tuesday

The Brenham Baptist Church will host an Associated Stewardship Rally of the Independence Baptist Association on Tuesday. John W. New will lead devotion. Kermit Harper will direct music. Lemuel Hall will discuss purpose and getting acquainted. C. M. White will speak on where to go from here. The night session will be led by Rev N L Range. A story in pictures will be shown. The meeting will adjourn after a tithing message by the budget team.

Lexington Brenham Baptist Church Independence Baptist Association John W. New Kermit Harper Lemuel Hall C. M. White N. L. Range Lexington Baptist Church

First Tow to Llano Telephone Installed

The first Tow to Llano telephone has been installed and is a pay station. W C White district manager of the United Telephone Company announced the installation. About forty more telephones are expected to be installed within a few days once equipment is obtained.

Llano ANL W. C. White United Telephone Company White

Blanco Schools Record Enrollment Increase

Blanco reports an overall enrollment rise with 323 students this year up from 418 last year. The elementary sector grows from 259 to 246 while the high school declines from 80. district officials expect more students to enroll later as Superintendent N. J. Hellums notes.

Blanco N. J. Hellums

Wedlock No Longer Aids WAFS Discharge

At Lackland Base San Antonio the Air Force announced a policy change effective Sept 1 1947 applying the same discharge rules to women in the WAFS as to men. Prior to Sept 1 marriage often aided discharge before enlistment end.

San Antonio Air Force Lackland WAFS

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