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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1950

Page

16

Hospital campaign adds 50 workers in Austin drive

St David's Hospital announces a community campaign to raise a 500000 building fund with about 600 volunteers to cover 60 divisions and group chairmen. Tuesday's Driskill Hotel meeting named new workers and captains under General Chairman Max Starcke and board president Hulon Black as the drive aims to speed completion and expand beds.

St. David's Hospital John A. Barclay Driskill Hotel Barclay Max Starcke Hulon W. Black St. David's Board of Trustees R. W. Byram Starcke Austin St. David's Episcopal General Service of St. David's Church George Haberling John Broad J. W Gregg R. O. Moore Gilbert Morris D. A. Kuhn Hiram S. Brown Terry Sherman Robert Miller Jr Huff Baines R. L. Phinney Guy Cannon C. T. Johnson Jimmy Card Joe Tague S. J. Harrison W. P. Matthews Mickey Colwell Wesley Pearson Citizens’ Committee Neal Douglass

Realtors Discuss Multiple Listing System Meeting

Members of the Austin Real Estate Board met at the Stephen F. Austin hotel to discuss a multiple listing system. No action was taken toward adoption. Chester Buratti welcomed D. M. Branton as a new member and said a date for the next meeting would be set next week.

Austin Real Estate Board Stephen F. Austin Exchange Chester Buratti D. M. Branton Buratti

Carnival Time At Metz Playground

Regan Carpenter the playground leader reminded readers of a carnival program at Metz Playground. The seasonal show is set for Wednesday at 6 30 p m with children and parents running refreshment booths a cake walk fish ponds and other concessions. Ice cream hot dogs and cold drinks will be on sale with proceeds financing playground equipment and improvements.

Metz Playground Regan Carpenter

Daytime Radio Schedule Highlights Alborada to Sign or

A listing of KTXN 1370 daytime programs from 6 a.m. to 7:15 p.m. including Alborada Musical Blues Before Breakfast Premium Hours Saludos y Sere mata Cuando Canta el Corazon Cantos la Mujer America Musical Musica Alegre La Hora de Premio Por Los Caminos Mexico Romances de Ayer Hillbilly Hit Parade Premium Hour Aquarelo Musical Musical Poemas Margarita Munoz Musica Para el Ella Noticero de Aire Atardecer Musical Serena Stuart Long News Sones a Sundown Le Danzante and Sign or featuring a broad mix of music and news segments all day.

la Mujer Los Caminos Mexico Margarita Munoz Serena Stuart Long Signor WOAI KTBC KVET Sunrise Serenade Farm & Home Texas Reveille Ceef Brown Arthur Godfrey Betty Crocker Mike Mysteries Dr. Malone Jack Berch David Harum Lawrence Welk Ma Perkins Wendy Warren Welk Carol Douglas Helen Trent Cedric Foster Anny Homemaker's Our Gal Eddie Arnold Stark Ork Phil Reed Guerra Porter Randal Chuck Wagon Crosby Dinah Shore Newas Judy and Jane Jesse Beautiful Stampede Tiltop House Hannibal Copb Pepper Young Winmer Hannibal Cobb Stella Dallas Lorenzo Jones Ted Malone Widder NewsQueen Portia Ife Jfe Superman News Iliams Bob Eberly Yukon Columbia Fulton Lewis Jr Showtime Hollywood Meredith Bi Story Gainesville ABC Richar Diamond Meredith Willson Richard Diamond Les Brown McLendon News World News News of the World News Bakke's

Beating Case Sees Witness Held By Police

A 60 year old San Marcos carpenter was held by police Tuesday as a witness in the near death beating of 55 year old E. J. Copeland. Copeland lay in critical condition at Brackenridge Hospital after being found near a weed patch in a hobo jungle. Police arrested three men in connection with the assault, including Arthur Woody who said he was with Copeland and also beaten. Detectives say Woody’s account contained discrepancies. he was held for further questioning while the other two suspects were released pending investigation.

San Marcos E. J. Copeland Red River Street Copeland Brackenridge Hospital Arthur Woody Woody M. M. Lee Merle Wells

Father FACES KIDNAPPING CHARGE IN EL CAMPO CASE

Pat Williams of Route 4 El Campo filed kidnapping charges against Ernie Davis 36 in Justice of the Peace Travis Blakeslee court. The charge concerns the disappearance of Williams 16 year old daughter Dolors Williams last seen Monday morning after the family said they had moved from El Campo months ago.

el Campo Justice of the Peace Travis Blakeslee Pat Williams Route 4 Ernie Davis Dolors Williams Williams

Record-Smashing Travis County Budget On Deck

Travis County commissioners will hear the record 1951 budget of 1 407 724 dollars at 10 am in the county courthouse. County Auditor Jim Berger and County Judge Tom Johnson push a 5 cent tax rate increase and deputy pay raises as part of funding for court house upkeep and elevated operating costs.

Travis Jim Berger Tom Johnson Court House Belger Berger Travis County

Oil Output Rise Seen in Texas September Demand and Purchases

A federal Bureau of Mines forecast and refiners purchase orders show TEXAS oil output increasing for September. The Bureau pegs demand at 2,260,000 barrels daily, up 20,000 from August, while purchases rise 99,581 to 2,618,436. August allowable up 107,000 from July amid military activity.

Federal Bureau of Mines Texas Railroad Commission

Firemen Police Hear Council Pay Proposal In 1951 Plan

City administration plans 1951 salary increases and broader benefits for municipal workers including Fire Department and Police, approved by council to meet AFL demands. The proposal costs about 400 000 next year and adds retirement, insurance, and end to salary inequities while utilities reserve funds may be used to cover school transfers.

AFL Austin Firefighters Association Walter Seaholm Fire and Police Fire Association Seaholm

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Harry S. Miller Andy Jacobsen Ray D Wingert Gordon R. Fowler Irene Curry Clyde Smith Carlton Brush Joe Goeth Noble Doss Roger S. Hanks J. Albert Thompson H.W. Wilson Doss Murray Allen Jimmie Masters O. H. Cummins William L. Kuhn Charles Thomas Jr Metz Emerson Acre TALE Congress Capitol Just Capitol Piano CO W. 6Th Waco Tex M. N. Watts Ross St Walts Hetsnance Ts Hif Texas Corporation West Fifth ST TrRie Heywood Wakefield
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