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Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1950

Page

14

Choice Confirmed On Hospital Chief At Brackenridge

Dan L. Brown, director of an Atomic Energy Commission hospital at Los Alamos New Mexico, was confirmed Monday as the city’s choice to fill Brackenridge Hospital’s vacant administrator post. City Manager Walter Seaholm said Brown’s acceptance was not yet received though Brown had indicated he would decide by telephone Monday on the $8,500 yearly position.

Dan L. Brown Atomic Energy Commission Los Alamos N. M Brackenridge Hospital Brown Reliable Walter Seaholm Seaholm

Traffic Arrests Decline in City

A city monthly police report notes 147 traffic accidents in November with 43,352 dollars in damages, 41 injuries, and one fatality. Traffic arrests fell to 987 from 1,311 the prior month and 1,072 last November.

Police Department

Pastor To Make Christmas Talk

Dr. Edmund Heinsohn, pastor of University Methodist Church, speaks on The Real Christmas at University Area Kiwanis Club luncheon at 12 10 p m in the Georgian Tea Room. Christmas music by Winston Savage and Bluford Hestir. 1951 officers and directors of the club were installed at Green Pastures. New officers: Dr M Shafstall president and Gerald Williams secretary. Directors: Lynn Anderson Vic Ritter Winston Savage Rhea Williams Charles Eskridge Captain Robert Knapp Charles Sansom Ray Wingert. Eskridge Knapp Sansom Wingert will serve three months each as vice president.

Edmund Heinsohn University Methodist Church University Area Kiwanis Club Texas Federated Women's Clubs Winston Savage Bluford Hestir Green Pastures M. Shafstall Gerald Williams Lynn Anderson Vic Ritter Rhea Williams Charles Eskridge Robert Knapp Charles Sansom Ray Wingert Eskridge Knapp Sansom Wingert

Eight Honored by Kiwanis in Austin for long service

The Austin Kiwanis Club awarded 30-year and 25-year certificates at its Christmas party at the Stephen F Austin Hotel. Recipients included A. D. Bolm, Herbert H. Finch, H. H. Luedecke, Louis Slaughter, William J. Weeg, Dr. Frank L. Jewett, Frank R. Rundell, and Walter E. Seaholm.

Kiwanis International Chicago Ill Austin Austin Kiwanis Club Austin Club Stephen F Austin Kenneth McCalla A. D. Bolm H. H. Luedecke Fidelity State Bank Louis Slaughter Slaughter Grocery Stores William J. Weeg Austin American Statesman Frank L. Jewett Texas Bible Chair Kiwanis Club Frank R. Rundell Rundell Home Builders Firm Walter E. Seaholm Bolm, Finch, Luedecke Slaughter and Theniversity of Texas Austin Ki-Anns

Post Office Losing Another to Uncle Sam

Charles FE Watt of 4305 Avenue B, a sergeant in the Air Reserve, left to Brooks Air Force Base in San Antonio this week for active duty. Watt, a World War II veteran, has worked for the local post office since his discharge in 1946 and is a former University of Texas student.

Charles Fe, Watt Avenue B Air Reserve Brooks Air Force Base N Antonio E Watt US Post Office University of Texas

Council Cancels Midweek Briefing and Next Thursday Session

City officials and the council agreed to call off the Wednesday briefing and skip next Thursday's regular session. The decision comes as part of a holiday mood and sets the second of two monthly briefing conferences as canceled.

Fabricon Wins City Approval for Plant Addition

The city approved Fabricon Incorporated a four room masonry addition to its East Fifth Street manufacturing plant. Building inspectors estimated the project cost at about $20.

Fabricon Incorporated East Fifth Street

Onion Rings Add Zest to Salads with Crisp Garnish

Thinly sliced onion rings create a bright garnish for a salad of remain and watercress or top a beet and cabbage salad. The crisp rings bring color and a sharp bite to greens, enhancing texture and flavor.

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