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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1950
Page
10
Smithville reports 675 free chest X-rays conducted this week by the State Health Department, about half the 1,300 tests recorded last year. X-ray technicians cited reduced participation and ongoing fever concerns in the area.
Kerrville will host Secretary of State John Ben Sheppard to address a combined meeting of Rotarians Kiwanians and Lions on Wednesday at the regular Rotary lunch hour. Sheppard, past president of the National Junior Chamber of Commerce, has spoken here before under Kerrville Jaycees sponsorship.
Census Bureau data show Texas ginned 797,702 bales by Sept 16, far below last year’s 1,497,114. National ginned running bales for 1950 total 1,510,577, versus 2,695,465 last year. Other state figures: New Mexico 854 this season vs 1,471 last year.
Kerrville officials voted to raise the monthly water minimum from 1.50 to 2.00 for 5 000 gallons. The rate change takes effect next month with bills issued November 1. City Manager Jack Jeffrey cites higher operation costs including water meter price hikes from 17.50 to 20 since June. Households will also get twice weekly garbage pickups year round.
A condensed 11 page review titled Look Younger Live Longer highlights five foods claimed to extend life. Authored by Gayelord Hauser, the piece touts health benefits and a lifestyle approach promoted in October Reader's Digest.
Lexington prepares a 100 year history review to be presented October 12 at the Lee County Fair in Giddings. Mrs Bernice Tucker heads the research committee with Jack Hardy and others on the executive panel. A Lee County history book was written in 1945 by Julia Wheatley Jones.
Luling and Dowdy independent school districts face a special consolidation vote on October 11 in Caldwell and Guadalupe Counties. A majority in both districts is required for the merger, with Dowdy High students moving to Luling High next year while Dowdy’s elementary sessions continue.
Reuben shares a quirky Bastrop Advertiser column from Pete Shady who quips about the paper’s control of his space and the humor of half columns. The note covers livestock sale insight, market jargon, and local Texas farm chatter tied to events like the Travis County Junior Livestock Show and regional agricultural talks.
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