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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1950

Page

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Four Men Sentenced for Stiff Hot Checks at County Court

Judge Mace Thurman jailed four men for passing worthless checks with sentences ranging from 25 to 60 days. Woodrow Bernstine 4 days Ralph Goettel 60 days Clifford S Blausett 30 days Arnulfo Delgado 25 days. Other docket items include DUI pleas yielding 10 day terms and $50 fines. Hollis Bert Schloeder faces theft by bailee trial next week.

Mace Thurman Thurman Woodrow Bernstine Ralph Goettel Clifford S. Blausett Arnulfo Delgado Avelous Davis Hollis Bert Schloeder

Big Lift in Texas War Plot Stirs Romance and Danger

Clift stars in a World War II era style adventure where Payne, a Texas Ranger, and O Keefe seek to thwart Fred Clark who dupes a Mexican general into re annexation plans during the War Between the States. Payne and Clark’s wife Rhonda Fleming clash emotionally amid peril.

Willan Jeoffrey Mo Jess Arno Oyden i John Payne Adeline Rhonda Fleming Randolph Dennis O'Keefe John Payne Dennis O'Keefe Texas Mexico Payne O'Keefe Fred Clark Thomas Gomez Clark France Maximilian

The Big Lift at the State

A 20th Century Fox film produced by William Perlberg follows the Berlin airlift with Montgomery Clift and Paul Douglas from Hollywood and German leads Borchers Lobel. The story centers on two GIs and a romance amid aviation peril, with a middle ground view of Germans and entertaining flying sequences.

20Th Century-Fox William Perlbere George Beaton Dann Montgomery Clift Hank Messagias Frederica Cornell Borchers Gerda Brunt Lobel Germany Montgomery Clift Paul Douglas Hollywood Misses Borchers Lobel Berlin Clift Miss Borchers Douglas Miss Lobel America

Night ore cinema listings with scattered titles

A fragmented 1940s style cinema schedule lists multiple feature starts and showtimes. Names include Zachary Scott Tim Daley and Rita Hayworth with various film titles and locations such as Austin and San Antonio. An uneven OCR render shows a mix of actors and films like Wake Island and Son of Badman.

Missing Austin Girl Returned to Home

A 13 year old missing in Austin was found and returned home Friday night by city detectives. She had been last seen Thursday after a show and spent the night with a friend whose parents brought her home. A second teenage girl remained missing and a 15 year old girl was also reported absent since Wednesday night.

Austin

First Texas Railroad Commission Names Its Founding Members

On April 3 1891 Texas voters approved a constitutional amendment to create a Railroad Commission the body held its first meeting in June with John H Reagan chair L L Foster and W P McLean named as initial members Reagan former U S Senator and postmaster general of the Confederacy resigned to join at Governor James S Hogg’s urging. CURTIS BISHOP.

Railroad Commission of Texas John H. Reagan L. L. Foster W. P. McLean Reagan Confederacy United States Senate James S. Hogg Texas Lone Star Republic Curtis Bishop

Sharp Increase In School Taxes Expected in 51

A Dallas area spokesman said Austin Independent School District residents outside the city limits will face a sharp tax rise next year after a full appraisal ordered by the school board. County values double or more the previous assessments, guiding phased tax changes and potential city tax basis if annexation occurs.

Austin Independent Austin School Board

Lake Austin Weeds Wilts Under June Sun Action

City Manager Walter Seaholm reports that Lake Austin weeds are thinning as water levels drop 14 feet through June 15 to thwart underwater vegetation. Rain could undermine the effort, but prior drainings have already reduced weed growth.

Lake Austin Walter Seaholm Seaholm

Construction Permit Issued for Cleaners

A construction permit was issued Friday for a $45,000 business building at 511 West 19th Street to house Kelly Smith Cleaners Incorporated, which will relocate from 200 West Sixth Street after completion.

West 19Th Street Kelly Smith Cleaners, Incorporated West Sixth Street John Eckert Kelly Smith T. R. Bethke Harmon Avenue Gus Attal Avenue H A. C. Warner Woodview Avenue P. R. McCullough East 49Th Street E. T. Miller Rio Grande Street Jack M. Mixson Madison Avenue Calla L. McClintock Glenview Avenue

Human Engineering Talk At Capital City Kiwanis

Walter E. Long told the Capital City Kiwanis Club at the Stephen F. Austin Hotel that a human engineer improves community welfare and relations. Starr Kealhofer Jr. announced an emergency 38,000 Community Chest, with a member already contributing 25 dollars via Secretary Joe Cockrell.

Walter E. Long Joe Picciandro Capital City Kiwanis Club Stephen F. Austin Long Starr Kealhofer Jr Joe Cockrell Community Chest

Complaints Charge 2 In Bad Check Cases

Two complaints filed in Justice of the Peace Travis Blakeslee's Court charge individuals with passing worthless checks. F. G. Cain allegedly passed a $54 check on June 1 at HEB Store on Sixth and Red River Streets, per a complaint by J. E. Mabry. Cave H. Currier is accused of a $150 bad check on June 3, per a complaint by Truett C. Wagley.

Justice of the Peace Travis Blakeslee’'s F. G. Cain J. E. Mabry Heb Store Sixth Red River Cave H. Currier Truett C. Wagley Justice Court Travis Blakeslee J.P Carl H. Currier Gloster Braimer Leo City

Public records and court actions listed in Harris County notice

Texas State Bank of Austin sues Felton E White et al for foreclosure on a promissory note and deed of trust. Several divorces granted including Ruby Lee Ray and Joe Henry Ray as well as Vera L January and Concho January. Multiple estates filed for inheritance tax and guardianship appointments. Various theft, swindling and forgery cases heard in county and justices courts. Marriage licenses issued to numerous couples. New cars registered to individuals and churches. Building permits issued for several residential and commercial projects. Fire call at 305 Attayac Street for electrical wires with slight damage.

Texas State Bank of Austin Texas Felton E. White Ruby Lee Ray Joe Henry Ray Concho January Vera L. January

Candidate To Speak At VFW Post Meeting

Les Proctor a candidate for Travis County attorney will speak at the Weaver H. Baker Post VFW meeting Tuesday at 8 p m The gathering takes place at 2031 West Sixth Street in Austin The next fifth district VFW meeting will be in December with Austin hosting as announced by Commander Don Fisher after a district meeting in Schertz.

Les Proctor Travis County Weaver H. Baker Veterans of Foreign Wars West Sixth Street Austin Don Fisher Schertz

Lovebird keepers warned on psittacosis risk by Dr. Karl Meyer

Dr Karl F Meyer, leading bacteriologist, warned that parrot owners and those handling love birds face psittacosis a virus disease resembling pneumonia. He urged strict import controls and home quarantine for birds and pet shops to curb transmission and noted birds act as vectors for multiple diseases.

Karl F. Meyer Hooper Institute of Medical Research University of California Austin State Health Department

Industrial Use Found For Atom Smashers

Upjohn Pharmaceutical of Kalamazoo announced a practical use for an atom smasher. It has repurposed a 2,000,000-volt electron accelerator to sterilize antibiotics including penicillin and streptomycin.

Kalamazoo, Mich Upjohn Pharmaceutical Company

Five Day Week To Begin For UT Employes

The University of Texas adopts a five day work week for non academic staff starting Saturday. Non teaching personnel must work 48 minutes extra daily to keep Saturdays free, while a six day schedule resumes on Sept. 9.

University of Texas Charles Clark Clark

Builder Buys East Austin Site For Cedar Valley Negro Subdivision

W H Bullard Austin investor and home builder announced the purchase of 26 acres in East Austin for Cedar Valley a Negro residential area north of Downs Field on Springdale and Webberville Road. Plan calls for 108 homes priced between 5000 and 9000 financed by First Austin Investment Corp with FHA and GI financing.

W. H. Bullard Austin East Cedar Valley Downs Field Springdale Webberville Road Bullard H. B. Clagett Austin Investment Corporation

Alfred Scott Heads For West Campaign Tour

Alfred M. Scott, candidate for the Supreme Court, left Austin Friday on a wide-ranging campaign tour of West Texas. His trip will include San Antonio, Laredo, Brownsville, Corpus Christi, Midland, El Paso, Abilene and San Angelo.

Capitol Alfred M. Scott Supreme Court Austin West Texas San Antonio Laredo Brownsville Corpus Christi Midland el Paso Abilene San Angelo

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