Austin Sets New Electricity Use Record in 24 Hours
The Austin Electric Division reports an all time single day power consumption of 704 020 kilowatt hours, surpassing 648 900 set on August 16 1949. Peak hourly demand reached 41 200 kilowatt hours, aided by hot weather and widespread air conditioning. LCRASupplemental power kept supply adequate under long term and current contracts. First utility record this week was for water consumption at 225 000 gallons, soon topped by a further two million gallons.
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Electric
Austin
Aus
Electric Division
Dexter Kinney
Lower
Colorado River Authority
LCRA
Public Records Summary Of Divorces Name Changes Building Permits
Multiple court filings list divorces filed for Thomas Owens Minnie Joe Owens Mary Barton Wallace Malcolm Everett Wallace Mack Hawkins Pansy Hawkins Joanna Gillum Grigge Howard Griggs Laurine Pearson Matthew Pearson Sr A E McCoy Gerald W Fry and others. Annulment and change of name orders granted. Building permit entries detail new frame and stone residences in various streets with costs.
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Thomas 2. Owens
Minnie Joe Owens
Mary Andres Barton Wallace
Malcolm Everett Wallace
Mack Hawkins
Pansy Hawkins
Joanna Gillum Grigge Ee Howard
Griggs
Laurine Pearson
Matthew Pearson Sr
A. E. McCoy
Twa
Gerald W. Fry
Slipping False Teeth Causes Embarrassment and Relief
Fragmentary notice describes embarrassment from slipping dentures and a remedy involving dental aid. It mentions a person, a store offer, and a product to improve security and comfort.
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Garh
Geery
Harry Tente
Ramsey Support Rally Shapes Local Office Bid
A crowded county rally backs an unnamed candidate for state office amid calls for unity and county engagement. Burnham, Newton County official, highlights long service and leadership while meeting attendees pledge to mobilize votes and sustain local influence in upcoming elections.
Planners OK Three Subdivisions in City
City planning commission approved three new subdivisions including Sylvester Drive area south of Anderson Lane and west of Mardy Drive. Womack Addition east of Webberville Road south of Goodwin Avenue awaits deferred action for sanitary studies. Six other developments gained preliminary approval. Wesley Pearson Subdivision west of Parker Lane south of Perkinson Street held up for further study.
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Pisa Commosat
Comsissi
Omnem Sogrer
Sylvester Drive
Anderson Lane
Mardy Drive
Tefore
Womack
Webberville Road
Goodwin Avenue
Wesley Pearson
Parker Lane
Perkinson Street
Public Library Shows Three Free Movies Saturday
The Public Library invites patrons to three free motion pictures this Saturday at 10 30. The films are Care of the Skin Little Black Sambo and Three Fox Fairies.
Army to Call Unassigned Officers for 21 Months Duty
The Depart ment of the Army announced that officers not assigned to troop units will be ordered to extended active duty for 21 months or as authorized by law. Processing will accelerate with one third reporting by Sept 22, two thirds by Jan 29, and the rest by Oct 6. Volunteers in medical and dental services may be preferred.
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Army Officers Reserve Corps
Department of the Army
Oscar B. Abbott
Texas Military District
Army
Ortary
Cegenind Reserve Corps
Medical and
Police find saddle and seek matching horse
City detectives found a well-made brown leather saddle Friday morning and seek the owner or a fitting horse. With no horse located the squad is unsure what steps to take next.
Stevenson's Fabulous Characters Come to Life on Stage
A fragmented review describes a stage adaptation of Stevenson's Treasure Island and related tales. The piece praises or critiques characters like Long John Silver and notes the production's lively opening but a disappointing ending with mixed reactions.
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Stevenson
Coln
John Silver
Jim
John Ful
Fragmentary News Snippet Mentions The Bishop's Wife and Rides Again
The piece references The Bishop's Wife and Rides Again in a fragmented note. Names and places are unreadable, with unclear context or dates.
Campaign group names captains to lead effort
Group Chairman lists captains for campaign including Gordon Lloyd of the State Employment System W N Gerrard of the Texas Highway Department Harris Toler attorney and Jay Matthews Adjutant Watts is executive secretary of the Texas Public Association Five groups form the division headed by Max Roesch and loom in the campaign structure.
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Gordon Lloyd
W. N. Gerrard
Texas Highway Department
Harris Toler
Jay Matthews
Watts
Texas Public Ciation
Max Roesch
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