Army Day Observed With Ceremonies At U T Austin
Army Day activities in the Austin area included a University of Texas ceremony with F82 twin Mustang fighters from Bergstrom Air Force Base overhead. ROTC cadets received medals and certificates of proficiency signed by high officials. Open houses, a ROA barbecue, and a Pass In Review film program followed with speeches by Joe Carrington.
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Army
Austin
Armed Forces
University of Texas
Bergstrom Air Force Base
Gregory Gym
Albert A. Horner
Texas Military District
T. S. Painter
William H. Martin
Rotc Ranger Company
Horace G. Secrest
Fourth Army
Organized Reserve Corps
Barton Springs Road
National Guard
Camp Mabry
Reserve Officers Association
Zilker Park
Joe Carrington
Austin Chamber of Commerce
John Barkeley
ROA
Bully Gilstrap
Burke's Peerage Showcases Sprightly Writing in UT Production
Steve Perkins reviews Burke's Peerage at University of Texas X Hall Theater, noting a worn but sprightly theme about disillusioned veterans and media voices. The amateur cast nearly elevates Ferguson's script with brisk dialogue and strong supporting performances, though the ending leaves questions about the play's central vision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Perkins
Austin American Amusements
Tsdhter
University of Texas X-Hall
Graham Ferguson
New York
Burke
Hearst
New York Times
Watchtower
The
Daily Texan
Take
Ferguson
Frank Crawford
Bob Blaustone
Nanette Winstead
Duane Newell
May Be Year's Warmest Day Ahead Says Weather Bureau
Forecasters predict today could be the warmest day of 1949 with highs near 85 degrees after a Wednesday high of 82. Hourly readings show a rising trend toward the 85 degree mark. Austin and surrounding areas report sun and fair skies with moon phase noted for April 12. Colorado River stages and forecast indicate little change in levels across Montopolis, Lake Buchanan, and Lake Travis.
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Weather Bureau
SS Sey Ae
Veees
Austin
Montopolis
Lake Buchanan
Lake Travis
Marshall Ford
Ram Canes
Abilene
Fort Worth
Amarillo
Galveston
Houston
Brownsville
Laredo
Corpus
San Antonio
Wac
Seminary appoints student officers for 1949 50 year
Norman Dow named secretary treasurer of the Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary student body for 1949 50. Other officers include Al Burke of Atlanta elected president and Frank Walker of Fort Worth as vice president. San Antonio students Al Severin and David Harrison named editor and assistant editor of The Theology yearbook. Bob Hawkins of Dallas retires as editor.
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Norman Dow
Avenue F
Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary
David L. Stitt
Austin High School
Dow
National Honor Society
al Burke
Atlanta
Frank Walker
Fort Worth
San
Attorney General Rule Lifts ACRA Dilemma
The Attorney General's ruling clears the Upper Colorado River Authority to obtain a state water board permit and issue bonds. The opinion, by H D Pruett Jr and approved by Price Daniel, allows filing for the permit without paying the private applicant fees. Earlier opinions on the subject were withdrawn.
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Austin American Capitol
Price Daniel
Upper
Colorado River Authority
State Water Board
H. D. Pruett Jr
Daniel
Movie listings wrap up for multiple theaters
Last day showings across Paramount State Queen Capitol Varsity Texas Austin Ritz Cactus Yank North and South Austin drive ins feature a mix of classics and new titles. Notable films include The Hyat Has a Thousand ee, Live Today for Tomorrow, El Paso, The Barber of Seville, Hamlet, Kiss the Blood Off My Hands, Crimes in Reno and more with star casts such as Jason Russell Fredric March Edmund OBrien John Payne Ferruccio Tagliavini Laurence Olivier Joan Fontaine Barbara Stanwyck Bob Steele Barbara Montgom ry Gloria Henry Danny Kaye and George Raft.
Court Records and Marital Filings in District Courts
The 126th District Court lists divorce filings for M E Pealing versus Harvey Jack Pealing Mary C Daniel versus Garth W Daniel Donald Willard Viets versus Hope Irene Viets Dorothy Marie Ray versus Donald Dayton Ray Jose Almendarez versus Luisa Cruz Almendaraz James P Tucker versus Ann Douglas Tucker Maggie Bedford versus Johnny Bedford Lois Bailey LaGrone versus Thomas Floyd LaGrone Lucille Brown versus Conrad Brown Nellie Crowe Krabe versus L D Krabe In the 13rd District Court Dean B Kirkham versus H P N Gammel for debt and conversion Lillian Tomasetti versus Dominick Tomasetti for divorce In County Court Estate of Isabel Carter deceased filed William A Carter nominated administrator In County Court at Law State v Mrs Jack Jackson swindling guilty fined 1 costs State v Gladys Woods threats to take life State v Homer Cathey aggravated assault State v A J Hammond swindling State v Randall Patrick Misc marriage licenses Charney Hodges Mary Annettie Jackson Bruce Borchway Lynn Mary Lou Bratcher New cars registered Dorothy Reed Peckham Studebaker Joe C Carrington Ford Alfred W Secord Ford Colonel Donald J M Blakeslee Mercury
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126Th District Court
Roberts
M. E. Pealing
Harvey Jack Pealing
Mary C. Daniel
Garth W. Daniel
Donald Willard Viets
Hope Irene Viets
Dorothy Marie Ray
Donald Dayton Ray
Jose Almendarez
Luisa Cruz Almendarez
James P. Tucker
Ann Douglas Tucker
Maggie Bedford
Johnny Bedford
Lois Bailey LaGrone
Thomas Floyd LaGrone
Lucille Brown
Conrad Brown
Nellie Crowe Krabe
L. D. Krabe
County Court-At-Law
Thurman, J
Jack Jackson
Gladys Woods
Homer Cathey
A. J. Hammond
State
Randall Patrick
Texas School Bond Advisory Panel Meets
The Central Bond Advisory Committee of Texas higher education held an organization meeting in Dallas on April 6. Seven educators from Texas colleges and universities discussed issuing bonds to finance a state higher education building program. Attendees included G. W. Gilchrist, C. C. Krueger, William L. Kerr, Ernest H. Poteet, S. B. Whittenburg, Charles W. Woolridge, D. K. Woodward Jr., plus UT and A&M officials and other university representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Central Bond Advisory Committee of
Texas
G. W. Gilchrist
A&m
C. C. Krueger
William L. Kerr
State Teachers College
Ernest H. Poteet
A&i
S. B. Whittenburg
TSCW
Charles W. Woolridge
Texas Tech
D. K. Woodward Jr
University of Texas
W. H. Holzmann
A&m System
Scott Gaines
J. D. Taylor
C. D. Simmons
D. Thomas
State Teachers Colleges
Civic Club Hears Army Security Plan
The Exchange Club heard Captain Corbie R. Truman of the Fourth Army outline Army security plans and a motion picture Pass in Review. He described a three phase defense strategy planned in case of attack and noted Army Day will be Forces Day next year. Herman Jones of the Travis County Society for Crippled Children urged Easter seal purchases for cerebral palsied children.
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Exchange Club
Corbie R. Truman
Fourth Army
Truman
Army
Navy
Air Force
Herman Jones
Travis County Society For Crippled Children
Austin
Travis County
Jabberwock Slated At Dorie Miller Auditorium
Sigma Sigma chapter of Delta Si Theta presents its tenth Jabberwock High Lights of 1948 on Friday at 8 p m in Dorie Miller Auditorium. The spoof charity show features original sketches and includes Alpha Kappa Alpha Alpha Phi Alpha Kappa Psi Omega Psi Phi Sigma Gamma Rho and Zeta Phi Beta in a naval fund raising event.
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Sigma Sigma Chapter
Delta Si Theta Sorority
Dorie Miller
Lewis Carroll
Deilta Theta Sorority
Iota
Boston
Mass
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity
Omega Psi Fraternity
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority
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Air Corps
Frigidaire
San Jacinto E
Paramount
the Hyat
Jason
Oo Russell
Fredric March
Edmund O’brien
UEEN
el Paso
John Payne
Capitol
Gmugglers
Tim Holt
Calumet Indians
Barber of Seville
Ferruccio Taglivini
Hamiet
Laurence Olivier
Joan Fontaine
Ritz
Barbara Stanwy
Cactus
Bob Steele
Yank
Reno
North Austin Drive-In
George Raft
South Austin Drive-In
Walter Mitty
Danny Kaye
Montopolis Drive-In
Robert Montgomry
Virginia
Gloria Henry
L3rd District Court
Gardeer
Dean B. Kirkham
H. P. N. Gammel
Lillian Tomasetti
Dominick Tomasetti
County Couurt
Johnson
Isabel Carter
William A. Carter
Limberg
Charney Hodges
Mary Annettie Jackson
Bruce Borchway Lynn
Mary Lou Bratcher
Meffington
Dorothy Reed Peckham
Studebaker
Joe C. Carrington
Ford
Alfred W. Secord
H.urg
Donald J. M. Blakeslee
Mercury
Texas School Bond
Noleum
Lavaca
Civic Club
Dorie
Austin Orthopedic Appliance CO
W. 6Th
Congress
Kentucky
LE Sage Company
R. K. Shannon
G. W. Shelfer
Optometrists
Sale's
Mairi
Zale
Aniversary
Tex Incl
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