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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1950

Page

8

Hospital Board Reviews Mental Institution Surveys

The State Board for Hospitals and Special Schools began a three day review of surveys on 13 mental hospitals and other facilities to guide proposed building and operation appropriations for the Legislature next month. Lessons from public health groups and experts informed the session as Waco and Corsicana plans for child care were discussed.

Hospital Board S Torts Review of Mental Institution Surveys American Capitol State Board For Hospitals and Special Schools Erxeerhcam Public Health Associmati Quick St. Louis Hospital Miconday Waco Corsicar Wwe Moore Jr Amd Beard J. C. Lysen Minnesota Texas School For Austin Mmeliy Orf Tikme Sessi

Fine Arts Degree Candidates Near 36 Seniors Named

Sixteen Centex residents join Austin and regional students among 36 UT College of Fine Arts degree candidates for January 31. Dean Doty announced Bachelor of Fine Arts hopefuls Sarah Calhour and others. Bachelor of Music candidates include Herbert Bilhartz Fred Burns and more from Austin Kerrville and New Braunfels.

Austin Central Texas College of Fine Arts University of Texas E. W. Doty Sarah Calhour San Gabriel Willam Mark Green West 23Rd Ernest ST. Hall Jr Duval Barbara Mae McCarver Nueces Barbara Bible Michalke East Patsy Jack Smith West Rosemary Thompson Chesterfield Martha Ann Zivley Priscilla S. Althaus A Castle Hill Samuel A. Suhler Luline Jack Elliott Darling New Braunfels Herbert James Bilhartz Fred Vernom Burns Circle Kathleen Tyler Nitschke Speedway Frederick B. Pearson Jr

County Court Docket Sets Up 125 Cases Friday

The county attorney announced a near record docket for County Court at Law with 121 criminal cases set for Friday morning under Judge Mace Thurman. Perry Jones notes this is six cases below the all time high of 131 last summer.

Mace Thurman Perry Jones Jones

Two Americans Headed Found Dead in Philippines

Two American men were found headless near a fruit farm in Zambales province, Philippines, after being missing since the previous month. The Zamba le coast guard reported a violent struggle with belongings scattered through their shack. one victim was identified as Paul 4H Sarles.

Philippines Ineea. P. LL Zambale Iwewerber Paul Sarles Ieee Mountain Head Sarle Ican Seoidiers

Nasenberg Trial Films Set for Monday Showing

An event at the University of Texas sponsored by the American Legion and Krawis Post education section will screen Nasenberg war crimes film reels Monday at 7 30 p m in Hoge Auditorium. Admission is free. The program aims to showcase prosecution teams in the war crimes trials for Central Texans.

Acial Army Nurn eEis K’rawis Post American Lethe Film Committee of the University of Texas threeTrmniversity Legion Hoge tLttocomt Rm Miconday Tic. Amd Central Texans To & Sliect

Round Rock CC Elects 410 Man Director Board

Round Rock Chamber of Commerce on Monday elected a 410 man board of directors. The board will elect executive officers at a later meeting. Named directors include RR Lundelius W E Perry C R Adolph exast Kaufman Fred Coffey Ottrell Bill Kavanaugh Johnson and D W Morris.

Round Rock CC Rock ANS Brrock Chamber of Com Lee Aiber Board of Direct Lundelius W. E Perry C. R. Adolphexast Kaufman Fred Coffey Ottrell Bill Kavanaugh Johnson D. W. Morris

Marshalls Ford Group Plans Incorporation and Meeting

The Marshall rme Protective Association discussed incorporation at its meeting held at Pleasant School. Barnhouse, secretary, announced the club’s year would run from January 1 to December 31. The association last month voted to avoid meetings on the second week of each month.

Marshall rme-Protective Association Rmes Pleasant _ School Barnhouse Aee

Weather report fragment on Texas city temperatures

Fragmentary weather note mentions low temperatures in Texas cities from a period near the start of a period. The text is unclear but indicates a cold snap with districts showing reduced readings and notable regional variation.

Highland Lakes Editor Feels Battle With Pneumonia

Wick Fowler, co editor of the Highland Lakes News, after several days of illness, visits a doctor who diagnoses pneumonia and advises rest at home. Fowler is known for the motto a long days rest never hurt anybody.

Wick Fowler Highland Lakes News Fowler

Confession Details in Hanks Trial Record and Indictments

Investigators recount a confession by Hanks or alias to Kimberlin with seven years of false claims. Marrs testifies about a breakfast meeting, packing for Austin, and lack of written confession. Judge overrules quash. jurors seated. two more indictments pending. bond set at $50,000.

T. R. Wallace L. A. Gardner Marrs Austin Kimberlin Longview Shelton Comptroller’s Corpus Christi Roberts William J. Bledsoe Leland C Lentz Charles H. Anderson Harry Goldstein Charlie Birdwell A. P. Samuelson R. G. Jones Albert Moehr Raymond Herwig C. C. Miles Eldon E. Powell J. H Kavanaugh Hanks Travis County

Novice Horseman Trampled to Death in Impromptu Rodeo

AURORA Colo Jan 9 UP a 34 year old Denver man Jasper Bill was trampled to death by his bucking horse during an informal rodeo south of Aurora. The rider volunteered for the practice session ahead of the National Western Stock Show with $2 prizes.

Aurora Colo Jasper Bill Denver Here Bill

Shivers Credits Texas Luck After Fire Fears

Governor Allan Shivers said Texas has been lucky again after a Davenport Iowa fire killed 40 at a mental hospital. He warned a similar blaze could hit any of four Texas eleemosynary institutions in Austin Abilene Terrell and San Antonio, which hold over 2000 patients and face overcrowding.

Texas Davenport Iowa Allan Shivers Shivers Austin Abilene Terrell San Antonio

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