Insurance group seeks site for regional office in Texas
The Austin Gang Board, representing the Austin Area Economic Development Foundation, discussed locating a 10 to 20 acre regional office site with highway access and full utility services. The next board meeting is the annual dinner January 9 to install new officers and present the 1950 Most Worthy Citizen award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Gang Board
Austin Area Economic Development Foundation
Texas
Austin Country Club
A. B. Beddow
Bob Gorham
Cecil Nobles
W. McGinnis
Jory
Tom Graham
Chester Buratti
C. D. Wilson
N. A. Giblin
Joe Franzetti
Austin Selected As Industry Site For New Plant
The Austin Area Economic Development Foundation announced early 1951 site selection for a Gibbs Battery Company facility. Corydon Iowa firm will establish a b building and branch sales unit in Austin after the first of the year, later adding a small manufacturing plant employing five to ten. An Eastern nursery stock distributor will visit Austin after Jan 1 to discuss locating warehouse and distribution facilities for the Southwest, including wholesale nursery stock growing contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Austin Area Economic Development Foundation
Gibbs Battery Company
Corydon
Iowa
Austin Magery
S. E. Gibbs
Gibbs
Southwest
Kruger Jewelry Plans Remodel and Expansion in Austin
Kruger Jewelry at 722 Congress Avenue files blueprints for expansion to the southwest corner of West Eighth Street and Congress. Plans call for interior and facade changes to the current shop and the space to be acquired from a shoe firm, with approval sought from the city building inspector’s office Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kruger Jewelry Ae
Congress Avenue
West Eighth Street
Congress
Vogue E
Jewelry Company
Secret Fury film review by Dudley Early
Dudley Early reviews The Secret Fury starring Claudette Colbert and Robert Ryan. The plot centers on a wedding where Claudette is accused of marrying another man and a murder linked to her aunt. The piece notes suspense, strong acting, and holes in the story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claudette Colbert
Robert Ryan
Claudette
Mel Ferrer
The Breaking Point Review and Hemingway Ties
The film based on Ernest Hemingway To Have and Have Not lacks a cast list but earns praise for crisp dialogue and strong performances by John Garfield Phyllis Thaxter and Patricia Neal. Garfield as a fishing boat skipper faces shady deals and Coast Guard trouble while a pivotal ending centers on a lone Negro figure, delivering a heart tugging conclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Hemingway
Hemingway
Phyllis Thaxter
John Garfield
Coast Guard
Patricia Neal
Garfield
Television Guide Highlights With Appearing Names
A fragmented TV guide snippet lists features and times including programs and performers such as Glenn F and Adr B. Wenan with various start times and feature descriptors, though many words are garbled. The item references shows like Men off Color and Tornado Range and mentions a headquarters note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paramount
Beree
Spa Point
Joh Oerfelas
Patricia
Bes Peature
Mine Ada
Beret
Vanairy
Meee Ware
Es Sulyvan
Peature
TEX Opera
Austin
Glenn F
Isith
Willian Mooty
Wenan
Ieie Feisten
Camp Praise for Austin Public Schools Recreation Program
Dr George W Donaldson visiting consultant from Camp Tyler praised Friday Mountain Camp run by Austin Public Schools for sixth graders. He commended converting an antique private school into a pol camp housing two classrooms. Director Steve Brougher and counselor Mary Kirchoff oversee the program with a teaching staff member accompanying each group. The camp ends for winter next Friday and resumes March 5 with all sixth graders expected to attend by May 26. Dr Donaldson previously led Battle Creek Michigan camp and arrived in Austin via the Hogg Foundation of the University of Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Public Schools
George W. Donaldson
Camp
Tyler
Austin
Steve Brougher
Mary Kirchoff
Rotary talk ties freedom to responsibility and ideals
Rotarians heard a Tuesday talk by Dr. Bernice Moore and Dr. Harry Moore arguing freedom requires responsibility. The couple linked ideals to a free, civilized society and credited American progress to steadfast ideals and duties. Dr. Bernice Moore serves with the Texas Educational Agency and Austin schools. her husband is a sociology professor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice Moore
Harry Moore
Harry
United States
Texas Educational Agency
Austin Public Schools
University of Texas
Burglars Target Beer Garden and Local Shops
Detectives investigated the Monday night burglary at Pounds Beer Garden located at 1701 East First Street where manager Emogene McPhaul reported losses including change from a cigarette machine a marble table a shuffle board and a nickelodeon along with two dozen handkerchiefs five cartons and 12 bags of potato chips. Six other burglaries were reported Tuesday with a failed safe intrusion at Leo M Blacktors 404 Brazos Street and a broken basement door lock at Palm School 700 East First with no entry from vending machines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pounds Beer Garden
East First Street
Emogene McPhaul
Nickelodeon
Leo M. Blacktors
Brazos Street
Palm School
East First
Public Records and Divorce Filings Highlight Local Courts
District and county courts report multiple filings including divorces for Melvyn L Clark and Lillian Oates Clark, name change for Dwight Manny Kohlhurst, removal of minority in Ex Parte Frances Granger, damages and debt cases, an inheritance tax filing, and several marriages licensed with numerous car and truck brands listed for new spouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvyn Lynn Clark
Lillian Oates Clark
Beatrice White Wright
Willie Eurie Wright
Dwight Manny Kohlhurst
L. J. Baggarly
P. R. Baggarly
Frances Darling Granger
Moon Size Compared to Earth From Lunar View
The moon is about one fourth the size of the earth. From the moon the earth would appear roughly four times larger than the familiar full moon.
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Insurance Group
Cess
ADF
SteGuder
Crosley
Crontey
Vaught Hardware
Kruger Files
John B. Vaught Hardware
John B
Lidlo
Die
Whirlpool
Wwe Hardware CO
911 Congress
Dudley
The
Secret Fury
Ae Ee
Battle Esleet Bbe Wee
Rake al SM
Austin Marine
Sam B. Coffey Jr
Far East
United States Marine Corps
Orient
Camp Pendleton
Calif
Young Coffey
Japan
Sam B. Coffey
Fredericksburg Road
HEB Food
San Jacinto
Public Records
126Th District Court
Jack Roberts
98Th District Court
Charles Betts
Ssrd District Court
Harris Gardner
Henry C. Burkhart
P. M. Ynsfran
Paul C. Smothers
B. L. Marshall
Tom Johnson
J. W. Lindeman
Mace Thurman Jr
F. W. Bollman Jr
Manor Road
Emilie Limberg
Ignacio Estrada Castillo
Demetria Renteria
Steve Heffington
Charles A. Robinson
Mercury
Robert Lee Haynes
Ford
S. Daug
Ralph A. Dellana
Eugene W. Linse Jr
Joe Manor
Pontiac
Robert W. Hasty
Buick
L. J. Rea
Mari Jane
N. Dow Chapman Jr
Plymouth
Rosaline Parsons
Dodge
Marlin
C. Young
DeSoto
Milton H. Turner
Chevrolet
Bill Elam
Leonore A. Kellersberger
International Silver CO
International Silver
Pers Bros
Austin Hotel Drug Store
Austin Hotel
Austin, Texas
Cabaniss-Brown
Cabaniss
Yanemler
Kroehler
Hollywood
Simmons
Niee
Brezos
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