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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1949

Page

3

Editorial critique of existentialism and world church plan

Haver C Currie derides existentialism as a mystic self hypnosis and a symptom of Europe’s crisis. He argues Dean McCord promotes a totalitarian world church aiding communism and undermining rational morality. The piece labels existentialism a European danger and warns of allied religious manipulation.

Carl Barth Guido de Ruggiero University of Rome Europe Dean McCord Haver C. Currie

Thrall Man and Denver Woman to Marry in January

Robert E. Williams son of Mr and Mrs L O Williams will marry Joyce Kissell daughter of Mr and Mrs F A Kissell January 15 at the Presentation Church in Denver. A reception will follow at the bride’s parents home. The couple will honeymoon in Thrall and Houston and reside in Houston after February 1.

Thrall Robert E. Williams L. O. Williams Joyce Kissell F. A. Kissell Denver Presentation Church Houston

Colonial Dames State Meeting Scheduled for Wednesday

The Embassy chapter of the Colonial Dames of the 17th Century will meet Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Mrs. Walter Prescott Webb’s home, 602 West 9th Street, changing the previously announced location.

Embassy Chapter The Colonial Dames of the Walter Prescott Webb West 9Th Street

Blum Sisters Of Smithville Are Honored

Smithville January event honors Jeanette Blum on her sixth birthday and Janice Blum on her third. Family and friends gather at the Blum home with numerous local residents and relatives attending both parties.

Blum Sisters of Smithville Jeanette Janice Blum H. F. Blum Lexa Lynn Ramsey Brenda Ballew Grey Hill Jr Judy Jane Woodress Vesta Johnson Babs Blum Everette Saunders Jr Susan Redwine Dickie Moree Darlene Goebel Mary Ann Ryza Patricia White Ann Fendley Jo Ann Cockrill Janice Jeanette Blum Floyd Woodress Cathryn Redwine Charles V. Blum Howard F. Blum Kenneth Moree Jimmy Timmons Eddie Rundell Sharon and Verger Hill III Margaret Trousdale Candice Ann Adams Vicky Hap Ginny Veronica Taylor Herbert Howard Jeannette Fred Moree Gordon Trousdale W. F. Taylor Odelle Adams Yerger Hill Jr Charles Kuratko Frank Rundell M. H. Timmons Ed Hatch

Leukemia Claims 5-Year-Old Lad Ronnie Watrous

Five year old Ronnie Watrous of Pinellis Park Florida died in a Chicago hospital after battling leukemia. His parents Mr and Mrs Harry D Watrous were relieved by gifts from readers of the St Petersburg Independent which funded his trip and treatment.

Chicago Ronnie Watrous Ronnie Harry D. Watrous Pinellis Park St. Petersburg Fla

Taylor Girl Scouts To Push Membership

Taylor Jan 9 Spl A larger membership in Taylor Girl Scouts and more camping experiences for the Taylor Scouts was set as the aid for 1949 at a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Taylor Association. Plans for the Father and Daughter banquet for March were discussed with date to be set later. Miss Mildred Goff reported on past year scouting programs, Mrs H G Booth on training classes, and Mary Moody on public relations.

Taylor Taylor Girl Scouts Taylor Scouts Taylor Association Mildred Goff H. G. Booth Mary Moody

Illinois Inauguration Draws Hundreds in Springfield

Hundreds of visitors gathered in Springfield to witness the inauguration of governor elect Adlai Stevenson as Illinois chief executive. The ceremony occurred on Sunday with Stevenson taking office as the state’s new leader.

Springfeld Springfield Adlai Stevenson Illinois

Rheumatism Treatment Book Promises Free Health Guide

Excelsior Springs Missouri January 9. The Bail Clinic offers a free book titled Rheumatism explaining why drugs fail and how a specialized system using mineral waters and baths may relieve arthritis and rheumatism. No obligation is required to receive the instructional book Rheumatism Good Health Life's Greatest Blessing by mail.

Excelsior Springs Bail Ball Clinic Missouri

Rio Grande 100 Percent Texas Film Premieres in Three Cities

Charles Lautem announces Rio Grande a fully Texas created feature written produced photographed directed and printed in state. Sunset Carson and Evohn Keyes star with Keyes winning a contract for future Astor Pictures projects. film edited at Dallas Jamison Laboratories. World premiere set for Bastrop Austin and Laredo with appearances by Mr Carson and Miss Keyes.

Charles Lautem Rio Grande Sunset Carson Evon Keyes Texas Lone Star State Mr. Lautern Laredo Norman Sheldon Evohn Keyes R. M. Savini Astor Pictures Miss Keyes Jamison Laboratories Dallas Bastrop Austin Mr. Carson

Beaumont Oil Boom Ends Dull Mood In 1901

In January 1901 Beaumont learned of Spindletop with a gusher spelling a new oil era. The town mood shifted from disappointment over bonds to global headlines as oil flowed 200 feet high and estimates rose to 75 000 to 100 000 barrels daily. J M Guffey Petroleum announced a 15 million investment.

Beaumont Chicago Texas J. M. Guffey Petroleum Company

Doctors link male sex hormones to shorter male lifespan

Dr. James B. Hamilton reports at the Gerontological Society that male sex hormones shorten life to about 65 for men and 70 for women, driven by higher metabolism and energy. He notes differences fade in castrated men and cites similar patterns in many animal species as a biological trend.

Howard W. Blakeslee Associated Press New York Gerontological Society James B. Hamilton Long Island College of Medicine Brooklyn Hamilton

Thrall 42 Club Meets At Home of Mrs Lane

The regular Thrall 42 Club was entertained by Mrs. Tommy Lane. Attendees included Mesdames Diebel McBurnett Hopf Dollinger Boortz Tews Fuchs Krieg Fuchs Winters Schroeder and Ribbeck in Thrall on January 9.

Thrall 42 Club Lane Thrall Tommy Lane William Diebel M. G. McBurnett L. C. Hopf George Dollinger John Boortz W. H. Tews A. W. Fuchs Willie Krieg L. W. Fuchs Herman Winters Martin Schroeder Alvin Ribbeck

US urged to develop manganese deposits for national security

Representative Lemke argues the United States should stockpile manganese now, noting ample low grade ore in South Dakota's Chambers District and current dependence on Russian imports. He says high prices for stockpiling would not be a subsidy but an investment in national license, with a subcommittee report pending.

Washington United States Lemke R-Nd Chambers District South Dakota Russia House Mines and Mining State Department Murdock D-Ariz Congress

Tommy Handley Dies Popular British Radio Comedian

London reports the death of Tommy Handley a leading British radio comedian aged in his fifties. He collapsed after lunch possibly from a heart attack and died as the BBC aired his Irma program. Handley known for wartime morale boosting and long service to radio, was praised by the royal family.

London Tommy Handley Britain King George BBC Handley Irma

Bertram Girl and Nevada Soldier Wed in Desert Ceremony

Bertram, Jan. 9. Mr and Mrs Jack Bradshaw announce the marriage on December 31 of their daughter Dorothy to Sergeant Alfred D Etheredge of Las Vegas Nevada. They will make their home in San Antonio.

Bertram Jack Bradshaw Dorothy Alfred D. Etheredge Las Vegas Nev San Antonio

Miss Moeser Bride of Alexander Hicks Taylor

Alexander P. Hicks Jr and Miss Marilyn Frances Moeser were married January 2 at the Church of the Visitation in New York. The ceremony included maid of honor Jeanne Moeser and best man James C. Sander. The couple left for Washington, D C, while the bride wore a midnight blue suit for the trip.

Taylor Alexander P. Hicks Jr A. P. Hicks Marilyn Frances Moeser Charles T. Moeser New York City Church of the Visitation New York Joseph A. A.tanford Jeanne Moeser James C. Sander William Shanahan Edgar Pedersen

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