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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1948

Page

3

Athletic Club's Yuletide Season To Open Friday

The Austin Athletic Club kicks off its Christmas season Friday morning with women's activities including a Christmas play day. The schedule features volleyball, tennis, a luncheon, a square dance, and later festive programs by tiny tots and families. Mrs. Lindeman presides over the Women’s Advisory Council and Mrs. Williams heads the tiny tot mothers group.

Athletic Club Austin Athletic Club Mark Lindeman Women's Advisory Council Charles Davis Pat Swenson Tny Dick Pilgrims Ernest Wavyland Paul Gladden Wade P. Geraghty John Perry Jr Frederick Romberg Santa Tiny H. C. Williams D. L. Mills J. H. Maufrais E. K. Headrick Gregory Gymnasium Austin

Parents Face Death Grilling

In Springfield Ohio the mother Linne Elix and stepfather Roger Elix, aged 32 and 22 years, were detained on open charges after police questioned them about the death of 77-year-old John A. Smith whose body was found in a closet bound with a cord. An inspector called self-hanging impossible and noted the box and high hook details suggesting the boy could not have hanged himself.

Springfield Ohio John A. Smith Lawrence Abbot Linnie Elix Roger Elix Abbot

Texans and New Mexicans Reach Pecos River Accord

Texas and New Mexico commissioners signed an agreement on Pecos River division, hailed by Attorney General Price Daniel as a major step toward settling the long dispute. Final settlement awaits approval by both state legislatures and Congress. talks began in 1923.

Texas New Mexico Pecos Price Daniel Santa Fe Congress

Taylor Junior CDA Wins Float Contest

Thousands lined the Taylor main street for the Santa Claus parade. The Junior Catholic Daughters of America won first prize of 100 dollars with a Nativity float. A Brownie float featuring a Christmas house with many girls won second prize of 50 dollars.

Taylor Catholic Daughters of America

Mexican Senoritas Draw Modesty Rap

Mexican mothers charge that beauty contests organized by commercial agencies erode modesty among girls. They accuse young contestants of exposing themselves semi nude for fleeting notoriety, claiming vanity harms their future roles in marriage and motherhood.

Mexico City

1500 Seek Ouster of Texas City Mayor

Mrs Alma New chairs the Texas City Citizens Committee which reports at least 1500 signatures on a recall petition aimed at ousting Mayor L A Robinson and City Commissioners Bert E Conley and Charles L Vance for alleged misconduct in office. Robinson refuses to resign and denies the charges.

Texas City INS Alma New Texas City Citizens Committee New The Citizens Committee L. A. Robinson Bert E. Conley Charles L. Vance Robinson

Holland Used Skates Rollers on 18th Century Roads

The article notes that rollerskates were employed on Holland roads in the 18th century, indicating early use of skate transportation in the region's history.

Holland

Paul Robeson Graduates Rutgers College With Notable Scholastic Record

Paul Robeson completes Rutgers College studies with one of the highest averages in the college’s history and earns recognition as a five letter athlete.

Paul Robeson Rutgers College

Sale of Texas Radio Stations Authorized

The communications commission authorized changes in Texas radio ownership. KPAB and KAIR in Laredo sold by Howard W. Davis and J. K. Beretta to Mark Perkins for $80,000. KRIO in McAllen transferred from Valley Broadcasting Association to Frontier Broadcasting for $150,000. Also, North Fort Worth Baptist Church filed an FM construction application.

Washington the Communications Commission Standard KPAB KAIR Laredo Texas Howard W. Davis J. K. Beretta Mark Perkins KRIO McAllen Valley Broadcasting Association, Inc Frontier Broadcasting Company

Help Wanted for Living with Mother-in-Law Ad Sparks Humor

Rocky Ford, Dec 9. Bernel Tatro placed an ad in a local paper seeking housing with the note help am living with mother-in-law. He wants a house or apartment. The lighthearted appeal drew attention in the town.

Rocky Ford Colo Bernel Tatro

Rent Boost Granted In North Dakota

Housing Expediter Woods approved a nine percent general increase in maximum rents in the Bismarck Mandan defense rental area covering Burleigh and Morton Counties with nearly 3 000 rent units. The local rent advisory board had urged a 15 percent rise.

Washington Bismarck-Mandan N. D Defense Burleigh Morton Bismarck- Mandan

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