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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1950

Page

9

Budget Members Named for Chest Budget Seventeen new members named

Seventeen new members joined the 1950 budget committee of the Community Chest. J Rector Allen announced the appointments on Monday. Members include Mrs Harry Akin Francis J Amsler Fred W Catterall Jr Coy L Dobbins Dr James C Dolley R B Fitzgerald Ben W Greig L Higgins E W Jackson Miss Mona Jarrell Carl A Johnson R Lewis W Farren McNamara P Mrs Frank Spalee M Totland and Allen

The Community Chest J. Rector Allen Monjay Harry Akin Francis J. Amsler Fred W. Catterall Jr Coy L. Dobbins James C. Dolley R. B. Fitzgerald Ben W. Greig L. Higgins E. W. Jackson Mona Jarrell Carl A. Johnson R. Lewis

Hadacol touted as miracle tonic for malnourished children

An advertisement claims Hadacol builds red blood and improves appetite in children with nutritional deficiencies. It features Mrs. C. R. Reaves of Anniston Alabama praising her daughter after eight weeks of use and promotes trial bottles for four dollars and fifty cents.

C. R. Reaves Anniston Alabama Reese Badacol Amily

Public records and divorces listed in county courts

The record lists cases across 53rd district court for removal of disabilities of a minor and several divorce filings in 98th 19th and other districts. It also notes negligent collision and driving while license suspended charges in county court at law, plus new car registrations and marriage licenses issued. Migrating names include Ellen Norman, Robert Norman, Mary Johnston, Randall Johnston, Eagle, Voelker, Orr, Voelker, Limberg, Dukes, Neshyba, Petrusek, Botts, Harry, Cedillo, Rincones, Bobbitt, Moon, McFarlin, Hornburg, Blewett, Nichols, Moos, Rivers, Morgan, Smith, Shiple y, Johnson, Pursley.

Limberg Melvin Louis Schuessier Laura Helen Dedear Albert Joe Dukes Jimmie Lee Spring Stephen J. Neshyba Irene J. Petrusek Claude &. Botts Ruth N. Harry Joe Cedillo Julia Rincones Ralph A. Bobbitt Burdina R. Root Jerry Lee Matherson Lorena Ann Moon Robert William Austin Juanita Jean McFarlin Heffington J. W. Hornburg Hudson E. K. Blewett Lincoln Ragsdale Nichols Mercury Gus J. Moos Oldsmobile M. I. Rivers Packard Roses Morgan Plymouth O. A. Smith Pontiac G. L. Dacy Elizabeth Bauknight R. H. Folmar Ford Otto Shipley Orias L. Johnson Robert E. Pursley Covert Auto Company Buick Juan Gonzalez Charles E. James Cadillac R. A. Scurlock Walker Austex Chili Company

Epidemic Strikes Japan With Influenza Wave

Government estimates show a mild influenza epidemic affecting 115000 people nationwide. Officials reported cases across all regions as of Monday.

Tokyo

Tried Many Things Then Found Dandruff Relief

Miss Mary Louise Knight of San Antonio reports itchy scalp and heavy dandruff, tried many products before Baker's Hair Tonic gave quick relief. She endorses Baker's Lathernist Shampoo for clean scalp and lustrous hair and promises a refund if not satisfied.

San Antonio Texas Mary Louise Knight Baker’s Baker's Adv

Experts Describe Ideal Texas Mental Hospital System

Dr. Daniel Blain of the American Psychiatric Association told the Governor's Citizens Committee on Mental Health that a well run acute treatment program could discharge up to 75 percent of admitted patients within two months. He urged more ward attendants, higher pay, staff advancement, and expanded training, plus urgent and long range plans for both preventive and treatment mental health efforts in Texas.

Texas Daniel Blain American Psychiatric Association Citizens Committee On Mental Health Driskill Hotel Allan Shivers Board For State Hospital and Special Schools Blain Veteran's Administration Veerans

Suit Charges Patrolman Beat Man in Custody

Fred L. Mannis of Dallas files damage suit alleging Highway Patrolman T. O. Dillard attacked him without provocation after a Sept. 1949 traffic stop. Mannis seeks 500 damages for pain and time lost plus 9600 ex empts damages. He also faced two traffic fines and has not yet resolved appeals in county court.

T. O. Dill Fred L. Mannis Dallas Dillard Mannis Travis County Ennis Frank McBee

Government testimony heard in evasion case

A federal jury heard a full day of government testimony in the George B. Clifton case. Clifton, a 40 year old Perry Texas liquor store operator, faced charges of attempted evasion of income tax for 1944 with his wife, Mrs Willie Holt Clifton, blamed for similar tax figures. Evidence showed Clifton’s net income and tax liability were much higher than filed, and detailed bank balances assets and purchases from 1943 to 1944.

George B. Clifton Perry Texas Clifton Waco Willie Holt Clifton Berry Frank Hunter Edward M. Elliott Internal Revenue Department Elliott Hunter McLennan County John W. Keever Keever Atlanta Geeever R. H. Wingart Internal Revenue Carl L. Carpenter National City Bank of Econcernina Clitton

Bond Issues Win Early Backing In Houston Election

Early returns from Houston and surrounding county show strong approval for three bond proposals totaling 9 million dollars. Voters supported road improvements and a new police station and jail, with a city pound charity hospital also favored, though turnout was light with 5 667 ballots cast in Houston.

Houston W. D. Miller

Vishinsky Daughter Publishes Labor Relations Book

Zena Vishinsky, daughter of Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Vishinsky, writes a book titled Crimes in the Field of Labor Relations. She is a Moscow University attorney and professor of criminal law. her father is also an attorney and author.

Moscow Zena Vishinsky Andrei Vishinsky Moscow University

National Guard Flier Hits 731 MPH Record Flight

Wichita Kansas January 30 INS Captain Ivan Bethel a Kansas National Guard flier was credited with flying from Amarillo Texas to Oklahoma City in 19 minutes at 731.63 miles per hour He is a flight leader of the 127th Fighter Squadron Colonel Roger B Ludeman commanding officer announced the feat on Monday

Wichita, Kas INS Kansas National Guard Amarillo Texas Oklahoma City Ivan Bethel Om 127Th Roger B. Ludeman

Marathon of Bible Reading Under Way

Broken Bow Nebraska church members begin a day and night Bible reading marathon. Mrs Clyde Arnold starts the reading with 29 participants aiming to finish the entire Bible in about 75 hours across one hour sessions led by Rev. Marley Henderson.

Broken Bow Neb INS First Baptist Church of Cylde Arnold Marley Henderson

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Public Records 53Rd District Court Gardner Charles Edward Ant 98Th District Court Bette Ellen Louise Norman Robert Norman 19Th District Court Robertse Mary Lynn Johnston Randal Johnston C. D. Eagle Frances L. Eagle Curtis W. Voelker Mary Jane Voelker Charles Phillip Orr Alice M. Orr Thurman Hamilton Samuel Joseph Peterson Ie Bensen Eddie Houston Robert L. Ross Japan Pittsburgh Ie Glass East 9Th Street Congress Corner Our Buik Building Fidelity State Bank Federal Deposit U. S. Government Depository Mmittee Patrolman Stephen Nemesh Bergstrom Air Force Base Nemesh William E. Berry Internal Revenue Bureau Cliften Otto Bruegger Cliiften Fort Worth Durant Okla Corsicana Vishinsky National Guard Edward Arnold En du Pont America Lange Insurance Agency Hartford Employers Casualty Company District Office Coloredo Wilson X-Ray Sense Company A Mutual
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