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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1950

Page

2

Bolivian beauty seeks asylum to avoid arranged marriage

Mireya Urguidi, 22, begged Naturalization Chief J C Stewart for a six month visitor visa extension in Tulsa to avoid returning to Bolivia where she is betrothed to an older diplomat selected by her father. She asked to enter the University of Tulsa on a student visa as a path to stay, insisting she would marry for love, not convenience.

Tulsa Okla United States Mireya Urguidi J. C. Stewart Cochabamba Bolivia Mireya Stewart University of Tulsa

Skeletons of 3 Tots Dead 25 Years Found in Fireplace

In Baltimore on April 13 three baby skeletons, apparently dead over 25 years, were found in a boarded fireplace when Mrs. Marie Plage dropped a ring and uncovered a cloth bundle. Police removed the remains. one wrapper bore a 1921 date and another 1923. Dr. William Kammer identified them as human bones and ordered examination.

Baltimore Marie Plage Fred Scheiderrger

Summer Water Rate Effective in Taylor

Taylor voters see summer water rate in effect based on April meter readings as Mayor Kollman announced. The minimum 2,500 gallons stay at $1.30. next 2,000 gallons cost 25 cents per thousand. next 20,000 at 20 cents. next 20,000 at 7 cents. any amount over 49,500 at 15 cents per thousand.

Taylor ANS R. E. Kollman Kollman

Williamson Jobless Hit Peak in March

Williamson County unemployment peaked in early March per Cecil Lann of the Texas Employment Commission area office. By April 1 the count fell to 255 unemployed as 91 locals found jobs in traction and manufacturing, 63 in agricultural work, while 170 continued to file for benefits, 64 fewer than last month.

Taylor Williamson County Cecil Lann The Texas Employment Commission

Williamson Doctors Hear Dr Morrison in Williamson meeting

Dr R B Morrison of Austin spoke to the Williamson County Medical Society at the Georgetown Country Club on chest disorders. He described types and showed slides. Members and wives were guests at dinner as the society named a tuberculosis committee with Miller Leander S W Saemners Taylor and Harry Frey Georgetown.

Taylor R. B. Morrison Austin Williamson County Medical Society Georgetown Country Club Morrison W. R. Swanson Miller Leander S. W Saemners Harry Frey Getown

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