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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1950

Page

16

Expert to Confer on Brackenridge Hospital Survey

Hospital administrator Charles Weeg invited Dr. Herman Smith of Chicago to Austin on March 10 to discuss a proposed efficiency survey with city officials and the hospital medical staff. The staff urged a well staffed administrator with authority to run Brackenridge, while council members weigh costs before hiring.

Brackenridge Hospital Charles Weeg Herman Smith Chicago Austin Weeg Smith

Theosophical Talk on Brotherhood From Former Austin Leader

A Sunday 8 p m public lecture in the F. Austin East Room features Mrs Helena Hardcastle, former Austin Theosophical Society president, discussing practical brotherhood in daily life and applications to personal and world issues. A question period follows. The event is part of Brotherhood Week observances. The society, founded in 1875 in New York, seeks universal brotherhood without race or creed.

Austin Theosophical Society Ig F. Austin East Helena Harderhood Trcat Brotherhood Austin Hardcastle New York City Universal Brotherhood of Mankind Ceeds University Junior High School Andrew J. Mulreany Benson Skoff J .F. Chester Fulmore Junior High School Euene Dore Victor Ravel John Davidson

Junior College Educators Convene for Texas Meeting

Educators from across Texas gather in Dallas for the third annual Texas Junior College Teachers Association convention. Opening speakers at 9:30 a.m. Friday at the Stephen F. Austin Hotel include Dr. L. H. Hubbard and Dr. C. C. Calvert. Dr. Ordway Tead of New York visits at 1:30 p.m. with UT speakers. A banquet at the Austin Hotel follows at 7 p.m. Saturday features 9:30 a.m. section meetings.

Texas Texas Junior College Teachers Association Stephen F. Austin L. H. Hubbard Denton Texas State College For Women C. C. Calvert University of Texas Ordway Tead Board of Higher Education New York City J. W. Reynolds D. Bailey Calvin Hean Medical Austin

World blind population nears seven million in UN estimate

The United Nations places global blind numbers at seven million, a figure comparable to the population of New York City, highlighting the scale of visual impairment worldwide.

United Nations New York City

Wrecker regulations pass in Austin tighten service rules

Austin council approved an ordinance restricting tow trucks to on call police use, requiring 1.5 ton wreckers with 10000 lb winches, 24 hour service, and bonds up to 20000. Fees and penalties set, rotation call system adopted, and March 15 effective date.

M. E. Ruby Austin San Marcos Disch Field Robert E. Lee Lamar Boulevard Bouldin Avenue Glass W. T. Johnson Stuart MacCorkle Jess Cummings Lake Austin Boulevard Jake Silberstein Red River Street Ouida F. Nalle Red River Silberstein Navy Llth Congress Avenue Philip Bashara Con

US Recognizes Sowers Service With Meritorious Award

Mrs. Lawrence M. Sowers of 607 Vermont Road received a meritorious award from the Department of the Interior in memory of her husband killed in an Ohio automobile crash last July 17. Sowers began service in 1939, served in the military from 1942, and rose to assistant superintendent of distribution in the Washington office before his death.

Lawrence M. Sowers Vermont Road Thursday Department of the Interior Department Ohio Sowers Hot Springs N. M Austin Fish Cultural Haskell Street Fort Worth Washington Fish and Wildlife Service Game Fish and Hatcheries Frank A. Bengard US Fish Cultural Station National Parks Service

Teen claims mistaken chase in Oklahoma City traffic stop

A speeding teenager halted when he saw police siren lights, thinking the pursuing figure was the boyfriend of a girl he had visited. The incident in Oklahoma City occurred on a Wednesday, prompting officers to reassess the driver’s story.

Oklahoma City

Baker's Hair Tonic Claims Quick Dandruff Cure

Victoria Texas resident Mrs. W. E. Fortune reports rapid relief from dandruff and itchy scalp after using Baker's Hair Tonic. She praises the product over prior remedies and endorses Baker's along with Baker's Latherinist Shampoo, noting refunds if not satisfied.

Victoria Tex W. E. Fortune Colorado Texas Baker's Adyv

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