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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1950

Page

14

The Fabulous Mr Toad and Ichabod in Spectacle

A two part World SM tale blends whimsy and humor with Basil Rathbone guiding the fabulously spendthrift Mr Toad as he chases fads. His escapades include Water Rat Mec Mole MacBadger Cyril and a wrongful prison scare in a colorful estate caper. Ichabod follows Washington Irving with Disney charm. Bing Crosby narrates.

Mr. Toad Basil Rathbone Toad Mr. Water Rat Mec Mole Mr. MacBadger Cyril MacBadger Ichabod Washington Irving Disney Bing Crosby

Disney style entertainments and film listings trend the Capitol and Ritz

A cluttered page lists movie features and start times from Paramount Capitol Ritz and Austin venues. Entries mention Battie Nodak One conquer ed and Shine on Harvest Moon with Roy Rogers plus Gary Cooper and Pa jabette Goddard, marking a busy slate across Saturdays and nights.

Ritz Roy Rogers Vvera Bates

US weapon cannot be stolen speaker asserts Lions Club

District Attorney William N. Hensley Jr. of Bexar County told Lions Club members that the United States’ secret strength lies in belief in the dignity of each person. He warned the Kremlin’s ideology seeks stability, while democracy must prove itself in open competition and by fair justice.

United States William N. Hensley Jr Bexar County Lions Club San Antonio Army Air Corps Hensley America Kremlin

Optical Company Buys Lens Unit

Texas State Optical laboratory installs a diamond lens generator from Sharon Optical Company. Victor J. Rogers, production manager, says the automatic unit performs in one operation what previously took four steps, marking a major advance in lens grinding. The firm aims to produce the finest ground lens in the optical profession.

Victor Rogers Jack Ramsey Texas State Optical Laboratory Victor J. Rogers Rogers Sharon Optical Company Texas State Optical

City to Begin Erection of Two Boilers at Power Plant

City Utilities Director Walter E Seaholm announced work on two boilers at the new power plant will begin after March 15. Brown and Root of Houston awarded the $68 000 contract amid Austin union opposition. The site must be filled by J M Odom before proceeding and council members toured the improvements.

City City Utilities Walter E. Seaholm Seaholm Brown and Root Houston Union Austin Herman Brown Austin Building and Construction Trades Austin American J. M. Odom Guston Morgan

Cub Scouts Banquet Marks 40th Anniversary at Rockdale

Rockdale Cub Scouts observed the 40th anniversary with their annual blue and gold banquet at the Lutheran Church. Faust Nobles of Waco spoke and presented awards. event chaired by Cub Master Louis Rinn with Rev. F. T. Sager and mothers assisting. Several Cubs received awards including Lanier Angell James Doss Jimmie Horton Wayne Jenkins W. T. Scurlock III and others.

Rockdale Utheran Church Faust Nobles Waco Louis Rinn F. T. Sager Cubs welf—Lanier Angell James Doss Jimmie Horton Wayne Jenkins W.T. Scurlock III Lannie Sager Lance Dugan Hal Stanislaw Jimmie Newton Robert Lee Bounds Wayne Winkleman Vernon Dymke Lonnie Urban Ronnie Cummings Billie Joe Brown Donaley Bear Jackie Yount Courtney Armstrong Johnny Timmerman Billie Sager Elmer Gootman Leroy Ellis Harvey Lee Holliman Charles Hardin Camp Lens Lee Younts

Danger of Soil Erosion From Heavy Rainfall

A rainfall of one inch in 15 minutes is regarded as a serious soil erosion danger.

1100 Types of Nails List Surpasses 1000 Varieties

A reference outlines more than 1,100 types and sizes of nails, detailing a wide range of finishes heads and threadings used in construction and carpentry.

Suit Filed for $75,000 After Shower Mishap

Mrs. Ernestine J. Woerner filed a $75,000 damage suit in 53rd District Court alleging injury from a fall while showering at Alamo Courts on Dallas Highway. She checked into the facility on September 3 and fell on September 4.

Dallas Highway Ernestine J. Woerner 53Rd District Court

Fall through floor injures woman at Alamo Courts listing

The morning incident involved an 80 year old woman who fell when the floor gave way at Alamo Courts. She suffered multiple injuries and filed a lawsuit against G. B. Woody doing business as the Alamo Courts.

G. B. Woody Alamo Courts

JAPS GETS COEDS

Coeducation in universities was virtually unknown in Japan before the war. The note records a shift toward integrating men and women in higher education as postwar social changes unfold.

Japan

BC Headache Powders and Tablets Ad

Fast relief from headache neuralgia with the BC formula. Quick-dissolving tablets or powder offer combined ingredients for stronger relief than single components. Available in tablet or powder, with the same fast action and confidence for simple headaches neuralgic pains and minor muscular aches. Two tablets equal one powder. 10c and 25c.

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