Delayed Allotment Checks Slow to Reach Wives of Air Force Families
The 27th Fighter Escort Wing's move to Korea and Bergstrom transfers delayed allotment checks for families in Austin. Red Cross Secretary Mrs. Homer Mayhall said November checks will arrive by Monday and December checks soon after. The chapter has loaned over $2,000 and urged the US Finance Office to hasten subsistence payments, expecting financial relief not before February 1.
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Korea
Red Cross
Homer Mayhall
Mayhall
New Bergstrom Air Force Base
US Finance Office
St. Louis
Kiwanis Puppet Showings At Austin High School Auditorium
The final performances of puppet shows by the Haines Marionettes are Saturday at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the Austin High School auditorium. Proceeds go to the University Area Kiwanis Club underprivileged children's fund. Morning includes The Star, The Magic Toy Shop for Joana Aiken, with miniature puppet counterparts Frank and Elizabeth Haines. Tickets are 50 cents.
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Haines
Austin High School
University Area Kiwanis Club
Magic Toyshop
Joana Aiken
Frank
Elizabeth Haines
Nutcrackerite
Dog Joins Indiana House Without Rule Change
In Indianapolis on Friday a German shepherd named Fay sat beside the desk of Thom as C. Hasbrook, a newly elected representative blinded in World War II. Fay serves as Hasbrook's eyes and the House rules were not amended for the canine aide.
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Indianapolis
State House of Representatives
Fay
Thomas C. Hasbrook
Hasbrook
Excess profit forms delayed until March 1
Parson announced mailings to Texas district taxpayers begin the week of January 8 showing excess profits tax rules. Corporations with net income 25000 or less are generally exempt, but certain deductions must be added back. Filing deadlines extend to March 15 for exempt filers, with 15 days to receive forms and file once liability is calculated.
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Congress
Parsons
Texas
Truman
German or No Texan Hymn Suits Kiwanis
Horst Kurio an Austin wholesale grocer sang Deep in the Heart of Texas in German for Capital City Kiwanis at the Stephen F. Austin Hotel luncheon. He arrived from Germany a year ago and also performed English songs. He previously entertained American GIs in occupied Germany. Lieutenant Colonel Walter T. Millis spoke on Army reserve regulations and volunteers. D. Campbell presided and announced the club’s upcoming annual installation of officers.
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United States
Germany
Horst Kurio
Austin
Capital City
Kiwanis Club
Texas
Kurio
Stephen F. Austin
Walter T. Millis
Texas Military District
Army
Organized Reserves
A. A
D. Campbell
Program of Citizenship Opened by Shepperd
The Capitol staff reports the Program of Citizenship opened Friday night as part of R O D Month sponsored by the American Citizenship Committee of the State Bar of Texas. The observance stresses the duties of the citizen and urges civic groups and schools to host similar observances with educational and patriotic content.
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Capitol
American Citizenship Committee
State Bar of Texas
Citizenshi Committee
Public Records Roundup From 126th to 53rd District Courts
Divorce petitions filed and granted across multiple district courts including Goostree and Giles. removals of disabilities of coverture. guardianship and estate filings. theft and embezzlement cases. and several marriage licenses issued. Public notices list executors and guardians, with assignees and local business listings.
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126Th District Court
Jack Roberts
Helen Goostree
Thomas A Goostree
Lou Ann Giles
Rex Franklin Giles
Norvell Robinson
Tom Robinson
Johnnie E. Ezell
Lester M. Ezell
Thomas Pendergrass
Leola Pendergrass
Everett N. Jackson
Mary Jackson
Harris Gardner
Tofia Balagia
Ed C
Mrs Garrison Nominated for 1950 Most Worthy Citizen
Austin honors nominee Mrs Homer Garrison wife of Colonel Homer Garrison Jr director of the Texas Department of Public Safety. She headed women’s divisions in the Red Cross drive and is active in church civic groups and Cub Scout work while attending International Enforcement Officers meetings with her husband.
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Thes
Austin
Homer Garrison
Homer Garrison Jr
Texas Department of Public Safety
Garrison
Red Cross
International Enforcement Officers Association
City Federated Club
Official Wives Club
Burns Kill Burger Man at Phillips Plant in Borger
Kenneth W. Powell, 36, shift foreman, burned to death Thursday at a Phillips Petroleum Company plant in Borger. Officials said he was purging a pipeline when a nipple on the line broke causing the fatal incident.
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Borger
Kenneth W. Powell
Phillips Petroleum Company
Market closes near highs amid conflict driven trade
Trading closed with the market firmer on news of geopolitical tensions and mixed economic signals. Volume eased as traders discounted instability while several blue chips led gains and a notable stock split was announced after the bell.
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Porte Motors
Taretren
Tehem Steel
Garre
Ny Rettans
Om Sa Tvs
Packard
Goody
Gomery Ward
Tam
Wm Chemical
Opies
Boein Ag
Electric Bond
Hare
Humble
Singer Mie
Cotton market slides as prices drop per bale
Reports indicate cotton price declines from around 1 to 1.80 dollars a bale as mills pull back and traders note weaker demand. Memphis area offers rise later due to tax extensions while early deals show softer values across the market.
Markets At A Glance New York and Chicago trading roundup
New York stocks mixed as late selling trims advances, bonds higher, cotton lower amid liquidation. Chicago grains firm with export houses buying. wheat steady, corn and oats easy. Hogs steady to 25 cents lower at a top of 21.50, cattle steady or weaker.
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Chicago
Choice Yearlings Sell for $31 at SA
Auction notes show yearlings at 31 dollars with mixed bids on steers and hogs. Sows scarce, lambs steady. feeder cattle demand uneven though some lots bring 16.50 to 22.?"
Texas State Bank Opens New Year After 3 Percent Dividend
W. G. Pope executive vice president of the Texas State Bank announced the Guadalupe street institution opened for a new year after declaring a 3 percent dividend for the year. Stockholders will share in a $6,000 payment and meet on Tuesday January 16.
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W. G. Pope
The
Texas State Bank
Guadalupe
Pope
Former Austin Man Succumbs in Houston
Harry C. Seekatz, 76, formerly of Austin, died Thursday at his Houston home. Two brothers William Seckatz and Thomas H. Seekatz live in Austin. His widow, one son and two daughters survive in Houston.
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Harry C. Seekatz
Austin
Houston
William Seckatz
Thomas H. Seekatz
Fabiate sx are suffixes of scores accuracy
The fragmentary text mentions orange flavor and secure accuracy but lacks concrete details, names, places, dates, or events to form a complete news-item summary.
Galveston Spot Cotton Prices Reported
The bericht describes spot cotton in Galveston with figures around 43.52 cents per pound for the week, noting middling prices and a comparison to the prior week. It mentions average prices and the market pace during Friday with referenced designations and figures.
Cautious Market Trading Keeps Grains Steady Amid Parity Talk
Grain prices edged higher on limited demand as traders awaited parity guidance and government actions. Wheat barley and corn saw modest gains while oats stayed near previous closes. export buyers and defense price controls influenced the market amid cautious activity and rising past months.
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