Korean events boost tempo of armed services
The Texas Military District and local draft boards see a surge in inquiries and volunteers for active duty amid Korean events. Official directions for reserve volunteers are expected within 24 hours. The 36th Infantry Division notes tripled recruitment with about 10 men enlisting at the last guard meeting.
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Texas Military District
TMD
Army
Navy
Marine Reserve
National Guard
Tom Blackwell
36Th Infantry Division
Guard
Camp Mabry
Building 6
Blackwell
Taylor Slough Area Seeks Park Playground Inquiry
Northwest Austin residents petition for a new park and playground in the Taylor Slough area between Lake Austin and Oasis School. The requests are sent to the city recreation department and the City Plan Commission. Funds for the playground may be sought in the fall bond issue.
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Northwest Austin
Taylor Slough
Lake Austin
Oasis School
City Recreation Department
City Plan Commission
B. H. Cruce
Walter E. Seaholm
Fagan Dickson
San Antonio
Taylor Glass
Public Records: Divorce Filings and Property Listings Century
The 126th District Court lists divorce filings for Tom E. Smith Agnes Rose Smith William N. Taylor Billie M. Taylor Lula Stanfield and Willie James Stanfield Rosemarie Reynolds and Eu gene F. Reynolds Winnie B. Burnet and Frank R. Burnett Estate of Annie S. Dill deceased seeks executors W K Dill and Annie May Oglesby Executorship. County at law shows driving while license suspended cases theft swindling with bad checks and assorted vehicle and property listings including several framed residences and various car makes and models.
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Tom E. Smith
Agnes Rose Smith
William N. Taylor
Billie M. Taylor
Lula Stanfield
Willie James Stanfield
Cool Rains Cut June Water Bills
The Austin utilities department reported a 32 million gallon drop in June water use from the previous year as cooling rains arrived early in the month. Last June Austin drew 695,808,000 gallons. in June just ended 662,934,000 gallons were used. The rain totaled 1.98 inches, mostly on June 5, aligning with the department's explanation.
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City Utilities Department
Austin
Department
Weather Bureau
Utilities Department
Metz Park Terrorism Stopped by Police Chief Thorp
Police Chief R. D. Thorp announced that threats at Metz Playground in Fast Austin have been stopped after recreation officials described a gang of teens and adults causing terror and vandalism. A night patrol is stationed at the park until 10 p.m. with periodic patrols day and night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. Thorp
Metz Playground
Fast Austin
Recreation Department
Thorp
All-Bran testimonials urge relief from constipation
A letter from a Minneapolis couple touts All-Bran as giving relief from constipation. The note claims a money back guarantee after 19 days and invites others to send back a carton if not satisfied.
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L.ee 10Th Ave
Minneapolis
Minn
Eth Cummins Rites Scheduled Tuesday
Eth Cummins 69 father of Richard M. Cummins of Austin and director of the Texas Department of Youth died Sunday in Brady. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 10 30 a m at Community Hall London Texas with Smith Funeral Home Junction in charge. Burial in London. Survived by two daughters Mrs B L Steward of Clovis New Mexico and Mrs Goodall Rothman of Junction.
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Eth Cummins
Richard M. Cummins
Austin
Department of Youth
Texas Department
American Legion
Brady
Community Hall
London
Texas
Smith Funeral Home
Junction
Cummins
B. L. Steward
Clovis
N. M
Goodall Rothman
Grace Methodist Hobby Display Benefit at Church
Seniors of Grace Methodist Church will sponsor a display of hobbies in the church basement from 7 30 to 10 p m. Displays include wood carvings paintings ceramics plaster of paris modeling minerals rocks gems antique dishes books music boxes and dolls. Refreshments will be served with proceeds to the church building fund. Tickets at the door.
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Grace Methodist Church
P. W Armstrong
Two New Polio Cases Raise Austin Total to Eight
Polio diagnosed in two 5-year-olds at Brackenridge Hospital brings Austin’s year to eight for the year. Billie Houston of 2408 McCall Street and Katherine Haas of Bartlett are in fair or good condition, admitted last weekend and Monday respectively. John Collins, 23, UT Dallas student, is also listed in good condition after a recent admission.
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Brackenridge Hospital
Billie Houston
William B. Houston
McCall Street
Katherine Haas
Bartlett
John Collins
University of Texas
Dallas
Collins
Austin
Tax Collector Warns Voters About Change
County Tax Collector S D Heffington reminded voters who moved to new precincts to transfer at his office. Voters have until Monday to transfer to their new precincts and must present a poll tax receipt when making the transfer.
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S. D. Heffington
Heffington
Auto Struck Pedestrian Released From Hospital
A 79 year old man was released from Brackenridge Hospital after treatment for minor injuries to the left knee. E. C. McQueen of the Plaza Hotel was struck by a car at Congress Avenue and 11th Street.
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Brackenridge Hospital
E. C. McQueen
Plaza Hotel
Congress Avenue
Lth
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