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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1950

Page

9

Private Club Raided Over Gambling Hot Potato Grand Jury

Police raid the Veterans of Foreign Wars Club at 103 Riverside Drive Sunday night seizing three slot machines. The case heads to the Travis County grand jury Thursday with no charges filed yet. Authorities will present the machines and report to the grand jury as the private club gambling question remains unresolved.

Travis County Grand Jury Veterans of Foreign Wars Club Riverside Drive George Pope County Attorney's Office Austin Grand Justice Courts County Court-At-Law County Atty Perry Jones

Austex Election Slated Thursday Runoff at Walker's Chili

A runoff election will be held Thursday at Walker's Austex Chili Company to choose among United Packinghouse Workers CIO and Amalgamated Meat Cutters for about 100 production and maintenance workers. supervised by the National Labor Relations Board the balloting starts at 3 15 p m with prior split results showing 53 AFL and 3 CIO votes and six for no union.

Walker's Austex Chili Company CIO AFL National Labor Relations Board United Packinghouse Workers of America Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen of American

Community Chest speakers to hold orientation sessions

Members of the speakers bureau for the Community Chest will meet Tuesday and Wednesday for orientation. Four training sessions will be held daily at 10 am 3 pm 5 pm and 7 pm at the Chest office. The bureau includes numerous volunteers who will explain Chest agencies and the current drive to civic groups and firms during February and March.

Bureau of the Community Chest Fred W. Catterall, Jr Chest Office Red Feather J. Don Abel Evelyn Archer Howard JD Ashbury John Barclay Thomas Brabham Vila Briley Hallybee J. E. Callahan W. E Campbell E. P. Conkle Richard Corner, Jr Robert T. Donahus Ersell C. Duke M. F Durden Martha Gambrell Jack Gray Walter Guttman Eugene Horton George W

Public records and court notices in 53rd district and county records

Public notices cover district court filings for annual fee reports and divorces, plus numerous vagrancy and assault cases in county court. Building permits list commercial and residential projects on Lamar Boulevard Meadowbrook Oxford Avenue Arcadia Ruth and related addresses with costs. Electrical aid to farmers noted as a technological development.

Baker's Hair Tonic Promises Dandruff Relief Ad

Waelder Texas reader reports rapid relief from dandruff and itching after using Baker's Hair Tonic. Advertisement urges trying one bottle and notes a money back refund if not satisfied with results. Also promotes Baker's Lathernist Shampoo and availability at drug stores, barber shops, or beauty shops.

Waelder Texas John I’. Morgan Route 2 Thomas Baker's

Workman testifies in $12,525 injury suit against insurer

Wil lard H. Joiner, 42, former Austin sewer plant worker, alleges injuries last July 6 from a wet gravel accident while hauling material. He seeks $12,525 from American Casualty Company in a case moved from state court to federal court.

Willard H. Joiner Austin American Casualty Company Joiner Temple S3rd District Court Jay H. Brown Insurance Com

New CC Directors Hold Meeting Today

Newly elected directors of Austin Chamber of Commerce will attend their first board meeting Tuesday at 4 pm. President W. Luther Thompson called the meeting in the Stock Company board room to elect bureau vice presidents a treasurer and a national councilor. Nine directors half the board were elected last week with Thompson chosen as successor to Joe C. Carrington as president.

Austin Chamber of Commerce W. Luther Thompson Bureau Thompson Joe C. Carrington

Worry of FALSE TEETH Don’t Be Embarrassed

A personal care ad promises relief for loose dentures with a pleasant powder that helps hold plates firmly for comfort and security while eating. It targets adults noticing wobbling teeth and offers a simple topical solution.

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