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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1951

Page

2

Public Records Listing Divorce and Foreclosure Actions

Davie Hays Shaffer versus Stewart Shaffer and multiple other filings show divorces granted or filed, along with note, foreclosure, trespass to try the judgment and removal of minority actions. The record also lists marriage licenses and new car registrations with involved names and entities.

Davie Mae Hays Shaffer Stewart Shaffer Joe Thelma Manning Morris Eugene Manning Lillie Dynes Williams James M. Williams Austin National Bank R. J. Woikarte Jonell Brown Roy C. Brown Jr Lorene S. Carson Ray W. Carson Sr Howard Granberry Isaac Cavanaugh Allandale, Inc Edward V. Hodanel Robert Walker Jess C. Robinson Leo Strange

Eduard Micek Heads Slavonic Association

Dr Eduard Micek of the University of Texas was elected resident of the American Association of Professors of Slavonic and East European languages. Micek, teaching at Texas for 25 years, returned Wednesday from New York after the association's annual meeting last week.

Eduard Micek University of Texas American Associaion Micek New York

Final Tributes For Mrs. Porter Scheduled Today

Funeral services for Pauline Gambrell Porter will be held at Weed-Corley Funeral Home in Austin at 9 a.m. with Dr. Carlyle Marney and the Rev. Joseph Harte officiating. Graveside rites follow at Restland Memorial Park in Dallas at 3 30 p.m. The Dallas native and widow of Frederick Porter died in a local hospital Tuesday. Survivors include daughter Mrs. Henry Y. McCown. sisters Mrs. S. R. Wiley and Mrs. Frank H. Nisbet. and three grandchildren.

Pauline Gambrell Porter James B. Gambrell The Baptist Standard Weed-Corley Carlyle Marney Joseph Harte Dallas Restland Memorial Park Porter Frederick Porter

TEC Places 2 443 Handicapped in Jobs

The Texas Employment Commission reported Texas placed 2 443 handicapped workers on jobs in October ranking second nationally New York led with 2 925 Texas also ranked first in disabled veterans placements totaling 1 273 for the fifth straight year October marked the fourth straight month Texas has been first or second in overall handicapped placements.

Texas Texas Employment Commission New York

Pseudo UT Student Hooks 3 City Banks

Police report a young man posing as a University of Texas student swindled three Austin banks out of 100 dollars each. He deposited 250 dollar checks drawn on a Dallas bank endorsed Frank C. Marshall Jr. Clerks described him as blond, 23 to 26, five feet ten, about 165 pounds.

Austin University of Texas Dallas Frank C. Marshall Jr Capital National Austin National Texas State

The Desert Hawk and State Theatre Screenings Review

Movie pages trash this double bill with The Desert Hawk praised for its Technicolor action and Murad villain, and Sally at the State mocked for weak material though Lucille Ball and Eddie Albert bring some life. Critics note color artistry, stilted dialogue, and a few bright comic moments.

Omar Shaharazade Pul-leese Murad Columbia Lloyd Bacon Frank Tashlin Sally Lucille Ball Humphrey Eddie Albert

Desert Hawk and The Fuller Brush Girl at Austin area theaters

Through Friday desert hawk features Yvonne de Carlo and Richard Greene with showtimes 12 09 2 07 4 05 6 03 8 00 9 59. State shows The Fuller Brush Girl with Ramon Ball Eddie Albert at 12 25 2 20 4 15 6 10 8 05 10 00.

Paramount Yvonne de Carlo Richard Greene Ramon Ball Eddie Albert Queen — Throwen Philippines Tyrone Power Micheline Presle Capitol Joel McCrea Wanda Hendrix Jane Wyman Kirk Douglas Peaturesta Texas Hans Holt Winnie Markus Austin Union Station William Holden Nancy Olson Ritz Ronald Reagan Patricia Neal YANK Enchanted Valley Allan Curtis Ann Gwenn Eddie Dean North Red River John Wayne Montgomery Clift Copper Canyon Ray Milland Hedy Lamarr Wake Island Brian Donnevy Robert Preston Montopolis Blue Pegues Betty Grable Danalley Chiep Alcatraz Island John Lite Ann Sheridan San Quentin Humphrey Bogart Pat O'Brien Burnet Geronimo Preston Foster Ellen Jew Rogues Regiment Dick Powell

Negotiations Begun On Junior High Site

A three member committee started negotiations for a West Austin junior high school site beside the municipal golf course. T. N. Porter revealed the plan. The 143 acre tract is largely owned by H. H. Lenthe with two small adjacent parcels owned by Austin residents. Paul Simms represents the School Board and Tom Graham represents Lenthe and co-owners. Simms and Porter refused to name the third joint appointee.

West Austin T. N. Porter H. H. Lenthe

Assault Charge Filed After Auto Bike Crash

Charges of aggravated assault with a motor vehicle were filed against Dee Oliver Tannehill, 24, of 2005 Pennsylvania Avenue in county court. The crash injured Ronald Harry Coleman II, who was treated for cuts and bruises at Brackenridge Hospital. Tannehill's car skidded 63 feet before and after the collision on East 12th Street.

Dee Oliver Tannehill Pennsylvania Avenue Tannehill Ronald Harry Coleman East 14Th Street East 12Th Street Young Coleman Brackenridge Hospital

South African Air Force flies first Korea combat sorties

South African Air Force pilots flew their initial combat missions over Korea in late November in support of United Nations forces.

Korea United Nations

County officers gain retroactive pay boosts in Travis County

Eight county officers receive retroactive raises totaling 7272 dollars for last June onward after the Travis County Commissioners Court relied on a recent attorney general opinion. The increases lift pay to 7400 dollars for several officials while the treasurer moves to 3900 dollars and the court adds 875 to 6875 for two posts.

Travis County Commissioners’ Court Austin Tom Johnson Emiley Limberg Steve Heffington O. T. Martin Ernest Best Les Procter Mace Thurman Clay Price Johnson M. M. Thorp Thorp Court House

Volunteers Flood Local Recruiters

The new year brings a flood of volunteers to Austin Armed Forces recruiting stations with stand ing room only reports from Air Force Navy and Marine offices. Navy Chief Charles O Maky says recruiters sign fill and send some home to wait a day or two. About 65 percent of Navy applicants are in the draft age with many 17 and 18 year olds among them. Air Force Army Paradise Jr reports the biggest enlistment surge of the Korean War era as crowds fill the offices. Marine recruiters note many youngsters seek enlistment with relatives and veteran re enrollments rise.

Austin Air Force Navy Marine Corps Rugh Charles O. Maky Maky Army Thomas A. Paradise Jr Paradise

UT Registrations Face Seasonal Slump

University of Texas officials expect spring enrollment to fall to about 13 000 from 14 400. Registrar Byron Shipp cites seasonal differences and draft/ reserve calls as factors with some students enlisting and deferred enrollment until term end.

University of Texas Byron Shipp Shipp

Soviet Zone of Germany Expands Across Saxony and Brandenburg

The Soviet Zone of Germany now covers all territory east and inclusive of Saxony and Brandenburg, expanding its controlled area in the eastern part of the country.

Germany Saxony and Brandenberg

Turkish GIs Die Buried With UN Honors in Tokyo

The first Turkish soldiers to die from combat wounds in US Army hospitals were buried in Tokyo on December 12 with full United Nations honors. Three tons of Christmas gifts from dependent wives in Japan were flown to Korea for the US Army 24th Infantry Division.

United Nations Tokyo Japan Korea US Army 24Th Infantry Division

Radio schedule reads like a Spanish language music program guide

The list outlines a full day of radio programs from 6:00 a.m. to sign off, including Alborada Musical, La Santa Misa, Blues Before Breakfast, Premium Hour, America Musical, Hora Del Premio, Noticiero, Hillbilly Hit Parade, Momentos Agradables and Evening Serenade among others.

el ‘Valse la Polca Notas Norteamericanas Caminos de Mexico Noticiero i Juart Lo News Kiavisene Usical Know Eas Dave Saludas A Saludas Amigos Martin Agronsky Howell Newsews Wthr Randall Radio Rodeo Ustino Rodeo Justin Guerra News of America Johnny Dugan Austin Arthur G Cecil Brown Arthur Gieafrey Betty Crocker Arthur Frey Victor Lindlahr Mike Mys Arthur G Frey Jack Beren Porter Randall Marker Red Foley Judy Jane Esse James i Forst Kurto Kathryn Nelson Malibag Rosemary Nora Drake Chance of Lifetime Tfe Stampede Bob Poole Hannibal Cobb Pepper Youn Hilltop Ib Poole Emma Lorenzo Jones Stella Dallas Y'st'ryear Parrett Midway Music Rbar Perry Mason Dr. Malone Pessport Superman Perman Saidin Curt Massey Yking Williams Lower Thomas Skyking Richard Harkness Beulah R. Graham Fred Martin Jack Smith Armstrong SBI News of World Club Gabriel Heatter SBI One Man Family Ed Murrow Glenn Brown Screen Guild Aldrich Cancion Patt Ar Noche Father Eddy Arnold We the People Playhouse Bradley Detroit Quay Anennen Montgomery SF Playhouse Bradley Detroit ABC Sam Spade Williams World News Ochestra Orch Williams Usic Univ. Ie Our

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