Christian Science Leader Urges Living Jesus Way
Ralph E. Wagers of Chicago told an Austin audience that mankind can solve problems only through Jesus taught Christianity. He urged belief in divine sonship and practical application of Christ's healing power, citing past recoveries and stressing Christianity’s present relevance.
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Jesus Christ
Ralph E. Wagers
Chicago
Christian Science
University Junior High School
Wagers
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Austin
Jesus
Singapore
Christian Science Church
Christ Jesus
Letter to the editor critics music review and veterans note
A reader condemns Jack Harwell’s Houston Symphony concert review as disrespectful and illogical claiming it insults Kurtz and the orchestra. The letter urges better critics and cites a Barrera-Arrau concert as a benchmark. Another message from Clarence L. Scott defends veterans housing bills as pro enterprise. A note of thanks from the Martin family honors A. F. Martin with Walter Staehely signing for the family.
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Jack Harwell
Houston Symphony
Harwell
Mr. Kurtz
Mr. Harwell
Austin
Tive Committee
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Disabled American Veterans
Clarence L. Scott
South Congress Ave
Chiropractic Research Led by Dr Sherman at Texas Congress
Dr Lyle W Sherman director of the B J Palmer Clinic in Davenport Iowa spoke at the opening session of a three day Texas Chiropractic Society congress in the Commodore Perry Hotel New officers will be elected Saturday morning followed by Dr B J Palmer’s Debunking Concert Dr H E Wiser of Texas Chiropractic College and Dr H H Kennedy of Longview along with Dr Palmer will present Saturday afternoon talks with Dr Palmer giving Visions or Illusions at 4 30 p m to the public
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Lyle W. Sherman
B. J. Palmer
Davenport
Iowa
Texas Chiropractic Society
Commodore Perry Hotel
H. E. Wiser
Texas Chiropractic College
San Antonio
H. H. Kennedy
Longview
Texas State Chiropractic Association
Palmer
Dogs Without New Licenses Remain Wary Warning
Police say over 700 dog owners vaccinated and bought 1950 tags in 10 days, bringing yearly total to 1,865. Chief Thorp warns April deadline was ignored and 582 dogs have been impounded since April 1, with about 800 more likely before month end to enforce rabies prevention.
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R. D. Thorp
Police Uncover Vending Swindle in Southern States
Police Chief Raymond D. Thorp reports a vending machine swindle spanning the South. Suspect Mancel Junior Page, 27, of Dallas, is jailed after a $150 deposit from three University students failed to yield machines. Page to testify against a Dallas head man tied to the scheme.
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Raymond D. Thorp
Mancel Junior Page
Dallas
Page
Travis Blakeslee
Rogney J. Jobes Jr
West 23Rd
Paul D. Heyman
Hampton Road
Owen Rainey
University Trailer Park
University
Bicycle Registration Reaches New High in Austin
Police Chief R. D. Boss Thorp announced a 1950 bicycle registration record in Austin. He urged owners with unregistered bikes to tag them immediately as 1,252 boys brought bikes to the Central Fire Station at East Fifth and Trinity for stamping, surpassing prior years’ totals.
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Austin
R. D
Boss" Thorp
Korp
Central Fire Station
East Fifth
Trinity
Swimming Season Opens at Deep Eddy
Deep Eddy municipal pool schedule announces an 8 a.m. opening on Saturday marking the start of the season. Barton Springs remains the other operating pool, with pools in playgrounds set to open in June.
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Eddy
Kiwanis Hear Cancer Talk By Austin Specialist
Dr. Ben DuBilier of Austin told Capital City Kiwanis members that cancer kills more Americans annually than WWI casualties and more children die of cancer than polio. He cited 1948 US cancer deaths at 207000 and urged annual physical exams as early detection. New members Wallace Scott Jr., Clyde B. Moreland and Robert L. Dean were welcomed. Lockhart Kiwanis quartet performed.
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Ben DuBilier
Austin
Capital City
Kiwanians
DuBilier
United States
Brackenridge Hospital
Travis County Medical Society
Lockhart Kiwanis
Wallace Scott Jr
Clyde B. Moreland
Robert L. Dean
Armed Forces Day barbecue plans reported in Austin
In a Texas Military District session on Friday representatives from Austin military establishments and civic clubs reported progress for the first Armed Forces Day on May 20. Edward Robinson Jr announced a barbecue at Zilker Park rock garden with retired Lt Gen Charles P Hall as principal speaker. The National Guard opens Camp Mabry on May 19 and Army Organized Reserve and Navy Organized Reserve host armory open houses May 20 morning. Bergstrom AFB hosts afternoon open house.
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Texas Military District
Austin
Maybin H. Wilson
Edward Robinson Jr
Reserve Officers Association
Zilker Park Rock Garden
Charles P. Hall
San Antonio
National Guard
Camp Mabry
Army Organized Reserve
Navy Organized Reserve
Bergstrom Air Force Base
Miller May Join Public Argument On Housing Issue
Former Mayor Tom Miller may re enter public life to take part in a City Council hearing on public housing set for April 25. E H Perry of the Austin Housing Authority urged Miller to speak for a proposed 520 unit project as Perry defends government financed housing against charges of socialism.
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Miller
E. H. Perry
Board of Commissioners
The
Austin Housing Authority
Perry
Austin
Commodore Perry
Joe Hill
Carlino Murder Trial Postponed to Monday
Diego Carlino a Houston man charged with murder in the slaying of Vincent Vallone the Houston restaurant owner last year seeks a continuance due to defense attorney Percy Foreman illness. District Attorney Bob Long requested deferment until Monday to ensure Carlino’s presence and a definite trial date. Judge Jarris Gardner indicated a likely postponement.
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Diego Carlino
Houston
Vincent Vallone
Percy Foreman
Bob Long
Jarris Gardner
53Rd District Court
Carlino
Long
Gardner
Tillotson College to Host Marriage and Family Seminar
Students at Tillotson College will discuss personal problems relating to marriage courtship and personal adjustment with sociologist Walter R Chivers. The two day Marriage and Family Relations Institute begins Saturday in Austin with panels on courtship marital competence and parenting dynamics.
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Tillotson College
Walter R. Chivers
Chivers
Tillotson
Austin
Woman Driver Dodges Dogs then Hits City Bus
Mrs Margaret Elizabeth Sibley of 2806 Enfield Road swerved to avoid two dogs on Enfield and Hartford Road but struck a loaded city bus. No injuries to anyone or the dogs were reported.
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Margaret Elizabeth Sibley
Enfield Road
Sibley
Enfield
Hartford Road
Public Records and Local Court Actions
Public notices from 126th and 98th District Courts list civil filings and divorces including The Capital National Bank vs Doyle Carter and Olive Mae Ward vs Frank Trewhitt Ward. County Court and Justice Court entries show speeding, intermittent public-place playing, and swindling with worthless check. Marriage licenses issued and new car registrations from local clerks and assessors are also recorded with multiple individuals and vehicle makes.
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Capital National Bank
Austin
Doyle Carter
Olive Mae Ward
Frank Trewhitt Ward
Cc&s Plastic Arts, Inc
Preston James
James Insulating Company
Mace Thurman Jr
Tom C. Castillo
Y Jesus Rodriguez Comanche
Bill Horton
Seaholm Awaits Fytension Plea
City utilities director says a second extension request is likely before Monday from contractors tied to a work dispute at the power plant. Extensions granted March 30 expire Monday as work remains halted since March 15 between the Austin Building and Construction Trades Council and Brown and Root Construction Company installing two boilers.
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Walter Seaholm
City Power
Austin Building and Construction Trades Council
Brown and Root Construction Company
J. M. Odom Company
E. F
Uninsured Car Stolen in Austin Recovered Undamaged
W B Matthews of 4214 Ramsey reported his 1949 Chrysler sedan stolen on March 9 with no insurance. After weeks of no trace Fort Worth police contacted Austin Detective Capt. Ted Klaus, who recovered Matthews’ car undamaged Friday afternoon.
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Austin
W. B. Matthews
Ramsey
Fort Worth
Ted Klaus
Matthews
World Yom A Warner Brothers release review
The film directed by Stuart Heisler with screenplay by Liam Vincent and Jor nt erennet bovis stars Bogart Holloway and Eleanor Parker. It runs 80 minutes and aims to mirror today’s headlines about rockets and war, blending faux and real aircraft footage to heighten tension.
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Stuart Heisler
Liam
Brian Ane
Vincent Aves
Erennet
Bovis
Umphrey Bogart Holloway
Eleanor Parker Eeiang
Williamond Massardsichard
Lightning Show Review Highlights Bogart Parker Roles
By J Harwell notes the performance lacks war implications yet conveys urgency. Bogart plays a cynical ex army pilot with fitting presence and Parker supports well. The piece praises the show overall and notes strong punch lines amid tense scenes.
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War
Russia
Humphrey Bogart
Eleanor Parker
Wabash Avenue Technicolor Review Dulls Then Improves
A tepid Gra ble type musical with bright Technicolor visuals. The songs carry the show, led by Say You Love Me and Down Wabash Avenue, while the story and costumes gain momentum after the first 30 minutes. Overall the film is pleasant but not remarkable.
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Wabash Avenue
Wilhemina
Honey Man
Drive In Movie Listings and Start Times
Local drive in venues present a dense slate of features and start times. Listings include classic Westerns such as Stagecoach and Marshal of Amarillo, serials and cartoons, with Matinee and late showings across multiple locations including CHIEF DRIVE IN NORTH DRIVE IN SOUTH AUST DRIVE IN MONTOPOLIS DRIVE.
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Throush Cory Sy
Stephen Dunne
Lois Maxwell
Amarillo
Allan Lane
Aust
Mijn Oy
County powerless over shack protest outside city limits
Residents in the 19th Street Redwood area protested four shacks moved into their neighborhood claiming unfit housing. County Attorney Perry L. Jones said the county cannot act unless the situation becomes a public nuisance. The group appeared before the City Council Friday and learned the area is outside city jurisdiction.
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19Th Street
Redwood
Perry L. Jones
Jones
Tattooed wedding band marks Formosan Taiyal bride
A Formosa Taiyal bride bears a tattooed marriage band that runs from her mouth to her ears, signaling her status. The practice frames marital identity within local customs and remains a striking cultural marker.
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Formosa
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