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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1950
Page
11
On this day in 1860 a blaze swept the Dallas business section destroying 25 establishments and damaging homes. Abolitionist preachers were accused of inciting slaves, leading to public whipping, expulsion of the preachers, and the hanging of three enslaved people. A vigilance committee urged harsher slave discipline to deter uprisings.
The State Highway Commission referred data on routing the Interregional Highway through South Austin to State Highway Engineer D. C. Greer. City Manager Walter Seaholm announced Greer has authority to answer but district officials will not release proposed routes until funds for this phase are authorized.
The Texas Attorney General ruled that reciprocity in chiropractic licenses does not exempt out of state practitioners from Texas Basic Science Law certification. The opinion also covers county records destruction, fair association building leases, and competitive bids for fair facilities. An independent school district may be abolished by election. When a new district is created a tax may be levied only by another election.
City detectives investigate the $45 theft from a cash register at Fowlers Grocery 2516 Nueces while owner noted the money missing Friday at about 7 45 am in a rear storeroom. Police also probe PM Drug Company burglary with undetermined liquor cigarette and watch losses Friday night. A stolen car recovered west of Austin in Rollingwood belonged to A W Winetroub, 1803 Enfield Road, taken Thursday from West Seventh Street with keys in it. Detectives pursue a 21 year old man tied to multiple mop handle burglaries after a Thursday night arrest in the 3100 block of Brazos Street. The suspect, on five year burglary probation, was booked Thursday night.
Approximately 50 members of the Texas Shorthand Reporters Association prepared to close a week's seminar in Austin. A banquet was held at the Driskill Hotel and a business meeting was set for Saturday. The study at the University of Texas included two daily sessions and a night session with Nathan Behrin conducting classes.
City police filed first complaints charging motorists with driving the wrong way on one way streets. Traffic Captain Warren W Blackman said some warnings were given before filing, noting the worst violators include delivery truck drivers. He stressed only flagrant violators will be prosecuted.
Five new Austin corporations were chartered including three real estate firms. Green Garden Apartments Incorporated lists capital stock of 13 100 with incorporators Robert W McBride Irene W McBride and Robert W McBride Jr. Lamar Development Company has 10 000 capital stock and incorporators Carl M Smith Mildred Pressley Smith and George D Smith. Travis Investment Company capital stock 5 000 with incorporators E B Thompson Jack Corley and Evelyn Quinn. Sigma Nu Home Association of Texas chartered with 35 250 capital stock and incorporators Noel K Brown George H Fancher and John D Cofer. Sunrise Production Corporation oil with 1 000 capital stock and incorporators Alton Laws Albert Vanderlee and Charles L Krueger. Foreign permit granted PT Air Service Incorporated Kansas airplane spraying with Texas headquar ters at Austin.
Classified display rates based on consecutive insertions with a six cent per word minimum and thirteen cent per word for optional words. Notices may be edited or rejected and must be corrected by publication-fav deadline. Phone and office hours listed for reservations and cancellations.
Many listings from Cecil show cars for sale including a 1942 Chevrolet four door with radio and new paint for 595 dollars and a 1919 Chevrolet business coupe with radio at the pier. Others include a Plymouth four door overhauled engine, a 1937 Port sedan, a 1941 Dodge, and a 1940s Pontiac with heater and nearly new tires.
A hardware store style ad urges renters to consider Hicks Trailer Sales for affordable living in a Spartan trailer coach. It highlights comfort, privacy, and added accessories available for all trailers.
The ad lists several 1940s autos with low down payments and total prices. Cars include a 1941 Ford Tudor with radio and heater, a 1941 Plymouth Convertible, a 1941 Ford Club Coupe, and a 1941 Plymouth Club Coupe. Also mentions a Chrysler Windsor deluxe four door with owner benefits.
A dense classified list markets used cars at 700 E. 5th with multiple makes and years. Vehicles include 1942 Chevrolet four door deluxe, 1950 Mercury Tudor, 1948 Chevrolets and Fords, 1949 Ford Tudor, and a 1946 Buick Special. Prices range from around 400s to 1,900s with notes on radios, heaters, tires, and trade options. Seller contact at ED 38? and location near Barton Springs Road.
One owner 1949 Mercury Glombile Rocket 98 4 door with radio heater and extras listed. Appears with low mileage under 6 000 actual miles in a 2 door sedan variant. Prices $2100 and $1700 with contact numbers provided.
Detroit area used car dealer advertises guaranteed vehicles with prices ranging from 1 595 to 2 795. The ad mentions Covert Automobile Co with 40 years in business and a Nueces street address and phone number 2 117.
A long list of vehicles is advertised with prices and features. Notable entries include a 1946 Buick Roadmaster Tudor in blue with radio, a 1946 Chrysler Windsor 4-Door with heater, and a range of 1947 to 1950 models from Buick, Ford, Lincoln, Chevrolet, and more. The ad emphasizes clean condition, low mileage in some cases, and multiple color finishes. Independent dealer contact at Simmons Motor Co. Lamar Blythe, 12th Street location.
Classified notice lists USEd trucks and vintage vehicles for sale including 1942 GMC CC452 1643 and 1947 GMC CC302 models, a 1947 Chevrolet LWA tractor, 1999 Chevrolet LW, 1999 Ford LWH with 12 foot body, 1948 International Panel, 1937 Dodge Pickup, 1940 Chevrolet Panel, and a 1940 Ford LWB with new engine. Contact Richard Turnbull at 804 San Antonio, phone 8-7185 after 8:30.
Privately owned Buick Roadmaster with Dynafion radio heater and all equipment. 15,000 actual miles. Save by buying before car prices advance. Trade considered. Phone 2-9904. $20 down buys 1939 Ford sedan priced $100 below market. Trade offered. Br sl Co.
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