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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1949
Page
2
A TEC hearing room will host an election of officers and charter grant by the Texas State Council of Carpenters Tuesday morning. The group proceeds to Governor Jester's inauguration after receiving its charter.
Thousands of Latin American residents in Texas and others celebrate St Anthony the Abbott Day with a parish church blessing for pets. The festival, rooted in Spain and carried to San Antonio by Canary Islanders, features a parade of decorated animals from canaries to cattle. Donkeys dominate the procession in South Texas communities where Latin-American culture is strong.
Wary lawmakers raised questions ahead of President Truman's request to rearm Western Europe. Senator Capehart said he and others will examine any proposal to furnish war equipment, and wonder if Russia would use it as a pretext for war.
A Southampton proposal to sail a replica Mayflower to America in 1951 as part of the Festival of Britain garners support from a naval architect and local promoter. Critics warn the plan could cost about 1 billion dollars and influence Western Europe defense talks as NATO-style ties unfold.
The Society of American Florists through its Pacific Coast rep gave orchids to six Hollywood actresses for 1948. The winners are Elizabeth Taylor Wanda Hendrix Ava Gardner Ann Blyth Janet Leigh Jane Powell for beauty cuteness sex appeal charm graciousness sweetness respectively.
Palm Recreation Club members will host a birthday party honoring Elaine James and Mrs. Fannie Stanley at Mrs. A. A. Burton’s home 207 Brushy Street Thursday at 8 p m.
Mr and Mrs Fred Scoggins announce the marriage of their daughter Mabel Irene to Raymond Leslie Stager son of Mr and Mrs Rube Stagner of Pasadena The ceremony was Jan 1 at the Bastrop courthouse with Judge J T Kellum officiating Attendants were Mrs Lee Stagner Mrs Woodrow Stagner and Mr and Mrs Billie Griffith of Bastrop The couple will make their home at Pasadena.
The 90th Infantry Division band will serenade Governor Jester on the Governor's Mansion lawn Monday at about 5 30 pm. The band arriving from Corpus Christi is an Organization Reserve Corps unit made up mainly of Del Mar College students. First Lieutenant Earl M Grothe will be in charge with Private Jerry E Fischer of 2012 Guadalupe among the band members.
The United States Britain and France meet in London to outline a future Western German constitution and a more liberal occupation regime. Delegations led by Sir Ivone Kirkpatrick Rene Massigli and Julius Holmes aim to complete the draft statute governing parliament executive and judiciary powers. The talks follow months of western commanders agreement with remaining issues to be resolved next week.
Sherman January 16. Aviation Cadet W C Pauley of Perrin Field and Bert Howdeshell of Sherman died in a highway 75 collision three miles north of Sherman. Charles Judkins of Sherman injured and two female passengers suffered minor injuries.
Smithville report of St. Pauls Ladies Altar Society meeting at Mrs. B F Wesson home. Installing officer Mrs M L McDowell led the installation of officers: president Mrs Steve Quitta vice president Mrs Louis Hanzelka treasurer Mrs Frank Adamcik and secretary Mrs Benno Netusil.
The Austin recreation department announced three events for local children in Chalmers. A music club meets Monday at 4 p m in the recreation hall at Chalmers Courts. A woodworking class gathers Wednesday at 6 p m in the Pan American Center workshop. A special teen-age canteen is scheduled Friday night at the recreation hall.
Harry S Truman will be sworn in Thursday for a full four year term with a parade on Constitution and Pennsylvania Avenues. Up to 1,000,000 spectators are expected, with 120,000 at the Capitol for the oath and 40,000 to observe the 40 floats and 30 bands in a two and a half hour procession. The event marks the first televised inauguration and includes a reception at the National Gallery of Art and multiple inaugural balls as officials report sold out seating and extensive out-of-town turnout.
Dr Eduard Taborsky, Benes former secretary, arrives to lecture at the University of Texas in Austin and notes Benes finally doubted Stalin after 1945. Taborsky recalls Benes believed in Soviet assurances but grew wary of Moscow's motives and Gottwald’s leadership, describing Stalin’s assurances as cynical lies.
Taylor Miss Jan. 16 report new officers installed at the Woman's Benefit Association meeting. Mrs John Sinnigson became president. Other officers include Mrs E H Camblin vice president Mrs Evelyn Cervin secretary treasurer Mrs W F Reynolds lady of ceremonies Mrs P S Lockwood past president Mrs Jennie Cervin chaplain Mrs Laura Oglesby sergeant at arms Mrs Ben Ladewig musician Mrs Ed Zucknick first color bearer Mrs Dora Collins second color bearer and Mrs A E Touchet financial secretary.
The 12th Armored Infantry Battalion of the Second Armored Division from Camp Hood will march in Austin for the inaugural parade invited by the committee. Major Holt announced the plan. The unit has fought in Africa, Sicily, France, Holland, Belgium and Germany. A 60-vehicle convoy will return to Camp Hood Tuesday afternoon.
Dripping Springs Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. W. S. Hall’s home for a session on planting trees and shrubs led by Miss Mary Katherine Grisham. Committees for the year were announced and plans discussed. The next meeting is set for January 19 at Mrs. O. S. Brumley’s residence.
High tide Sunday refloated the yacht Moonbeam which ran aground about midnight in Biscayne Bay and was in danger of capsizing. The vessel was reported to be in distress as authorities assisted to secure it.
Senate Republicans opposed to President Truman's housing program said Sunday their home building bill with a speed control feature will be introduced this week. Senator Flanders noted the bill's key aim to curb inflation and counter deflation while government housing activity could be adjusted to the economic climate. The GDP measure will be sponsored by most of the 13 Senate Republican insurgents who recently tried to oust Senator Taft.
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