Texas 4-H Honors Winners In National Events
Texas 4-H members win top honors in 1949 National Dairy Foods Demonstrations and Leadership programs. Harry Schneider of Seguin and Betty Blackerby of Whitewright receive 17 jewel watches for leadership and public speaking. Alice Davis of Leming and Grace and Gerolean Gisler of Victoria lead in Dairy Foods demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Club
Harry Schneider
Seguin
Betty Blackerby
Whitewright
Harry
Houston
Dallas
Betty
State Agricultural College
USDA
Edward Foss Wilson
Wilson and Co
Alice Davis
Grace Gisler
Gerolean Gisler
Victoria
Alice
Carnation Company
Public Opinion Joke Reflects Politician’s View
A politician says public opinion resembles a mule he once owned. To appear in control he says he must watch the mule's path and follow closely, implying leaders only steer perceptions rather than opinions themselves.
Dripless Cup Ends Spot Trouble
Washington reporter Frank Holeman of the New York News introduces the dripless cup and saucer. The design avoids coffee spills by using a cleated saucer that drains into the saucer, keeping the cup dry and avoiding leaks seen with earlier linotype related devices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Frank Holeman
New York News
Holeman
Rockefeller Center RCA Building Reaches Seventy Floors
The RCA Building at Rockefeller Center in New York stands seventy stories tall signaling a landmark expansion. The structure marks a major addition to midtown Manhattan’s skyline and showcases postwar architectural ambition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockefeller Center
New York
Balance Crops and Livestock in 1950 Farm Plans
A 1950 Texas A and M extension analysis urges reducing cash crops and expanding soil-building legumes and forage crops. It advises using extra grain and forage to feed livestock, building efficient fences, equipment and facilities, and consulting a county agent to plan a profitable livestock program while leveraging manure benefits. The piece also notes livestock prices can cushion shifts, and adds two unrelated anecdotes about the Brooklyn Bridge joke and John Witherspoon's signing of the Declaration of Independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bates
Texas Citation Commands Appearance on January 30 1950
Citation directs Eulaiie Montgomery to appear and answer the petition by 10 am on Monday January 30 1950 in the Grayson County District Court. The first Monday after issuance deadline is 42 days from citation date. Court and time specified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Texas
Eulaiie Montgomery
A. D
District Court of
Grayson
R. H. Russell
Divorce Petition Filed in Grayson County Texas
The petition was filed December 12 1949 in Sherman at the court house. Plaintiff Robert S. Montgomery seeks divorce from Eulaine Montgomery on grounds of cruel treatment. Clerk S V Earnest issued the filing and seal. Deputy Nancy Drake signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Texas
Robert S. Montgomery
Eulaine Montgomery
A. D
S. V. Earnest
Grayson County
Nancy Drake
Divorce on Cruel Treatment Between Lela Russell and R H Russell
The record shows a divorce suit filed by Lela Whitworth Russell against R H Russell in Texas. The document issued December 5 1949 lists case number 57830 and cites divorce on grounds of cruel treatment.
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Lela Whitworth Russell
R. H. Russell
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Betty Blacker
Gerolean Gisler and
Holland & Dixon Service
Stn
L. T. Holland
J. B. Dixon
Brooklyn Bridge
John Witherspoon
District Court
Court House
Best
Brown Beauty Shop
Brown Shoe Shop
Madden
Denison
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