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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1949
Page
3
A reader, Truett Hawkins of 910 East 32nd, commends the paper on its policy and questions the presence of Rose alongside Winchell in editorials.
Mrs. Martha C. Norman, 83, buried in Dallas after dying Friday. She had 199 direct descendants.
Ira N. Haire 57 a Granger land owner died Monday at his home in Granger at 3 pm He worked with Granger Cottonseed Oil Mills for years and with Clemment Grain Co of Waco recently He married Alice Cervenka in 1943 He is survived by his widow his mother two brothers and a sister Funeral Wednesday at 3 pm in Granger Methodist Church with Rev W J Mayhew presiding Burial is in Granger City Cemetery graveside rites to be conducted by the American Legion Post and Masonic Lodge
The thrice delayed murder trial of Dr C H Roper an Austin dentist is set for 98th District Court Monday. Roper faces an indictment in the death of McCreary Crow of Dripping Springs last July 17. Crow was shot at Roper’s Fredericksburg area clinic. Defense attorney Polk Shelton and former Gov Dan Moody prepared for trial while District Attorney Bob Long said the state is ready to proceed.
The eighth annual University of Texas sponsored Junior College conference runs Thursday through Saturday with the theme Home and Family Life Education. Over 150 junior college administrators and faculty are expected at the University campus as part of the College of Education summer program. A Friday evening reception will honor UT education professor Dr. Frederick Eby for his work in Texas junior college development.
City health officials dismiss rabies reports about rabid squirrels despite an angry reader’s claim to the Austin American. Sanitarian H E Hargis says there is no evidence of rabid animals and compares the rumor to a Dallas lake clean up that faced public outcry over unrelated restrictions.
The School Land Board will open sealed bids on 127000 acres of land for mineral leases at 10 a.m. in the General Land Office. It is expected to add about 1 million dollars to the permanent school fund in bonus bids. Land Commissioner Bascom Giles announced the 21 county parcels consist mainly of bays inlets river beds and some West Texas uplands.
Commissioner N. L. Gault announced July paving for three dirt roads in Dessau Fiskville Travis County. Five miles of double asphalt surface will be laid using 34,000 gallons of asphalt and 1,120 cubic yards of aggregate. Roads run from Dessau to US 81, Dessau Road to US 81 near Walnut Creek, and Dean Avenue extension to Fiskville Road.
In Travis County court, Justice Travis Blakeslee presided over a wedding and then, a few hours later, the best man returned with a policeman on his arm. He faced charges of being drunk and fighting, after celebrating the ceremony with excessive enthusiasm.
Land Commissioner Bascom Giles to open competitive sealed bids for leasing 127000 acres of state land across 21 counties. He estimates high bids may total about 1 million dollars. Counties include Callahan Crane Cochran Live Oak Loving Ward Pecos Reeves Starr Zapata Upton Wheeler Hemphill Howard Potter Roberts Stephens Webb Frio Aransas Calhoun Brazoria Chambers Galveston Jackson Bowie Fort Bend DeWitt Goliad Hutchinson McMullen Young Refugio San Patricio Jim Wells Nueces.
District and justice courts list removals of disabilities, divorces, swindling with worthless checks, and assault cases. Also noted are inheritance tax filings and a batch of issued marriage licenses with multiple couples named or implied.
An 88-year-old man told Judge Gardner he tires of jury summonses and horse trailer trips. The court excused him with a warning to accept future letters and contact the court. Deputies later gave Klein a free ride home.
Milton Eugene Cain faces a murder charge over the rifle slaying of Dan Jefferson McMillin of Route Six on November 18 at 709 East First. Defense argues self defense as jurors are selected, with George Plummer among the chosen panel.
A description notes Asia spans from 13 degrees north of the Arctic Circle to near the equator, outlining the continent's vast latitudinal range and varied climates.
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