Four Men Held on Hot Checks and Other Docket Actions
County Court-at-Law judge Mace Thurman handed jail terms to four men for swindling with worthless checks. Woodrow Bernstine 64 days Ralph Goettel 60 days Clifford S. Blausett 30 days Arnulfo Delgado 25 days. Additional defendants faced 10 day jail terms for driving while intoxicated, with two others fined $50. Ella Mae Jones case delayed for medical exam. Bonds forfeited in two DWI cases, rest adjourned to Aug 7.
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Mace Thurman
Judge Thurman
Woodrow Bernstine
Ralph Goettel
Clifford S. Blausett
Arnulfo Delgado
Avelous Davis
Hollis Bert Schroeder
Ella Mae Jones
Thurman
Clift Stars In Paramount Double Bill Amid War Tales
In a Paramount program headlined by Montgomery Clift and depicted with a mix of war drama and morale themes, the review highlights two films. The Big Lift portrays Cold War era danger with a Berlin airlift arc and romance, while A foreign-set production centers on German scenes and a cross-cultural romance, noting its length and light political messaging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Perlbere
George Seaton
Danny
Paul Pas Ereuglas
Frederica
Cornell Borchers
Gerda Bruni Lobel
Germany
Montgomery Clift
Paul Douglas
Hollywood
Berlin
Clift
Miss Borchers
Douglas
Miss Lobel
America
Feature Listings And Screen Times Across Several Theatres
A garbled program notice lists feature starts and showtimes for multiple films. Mentions include Atlantis style titles and actors such as Zachary, Lynne, Dorothy Meulfe, Tash Lahues Engleen, Ichard Martin, Lyle Talbot, Barbara Stanwyck, David Niven, Brian Donlevy, Robert Preston, and Monte. The piece references various theatres and last day and Monday schedules.
Missing Austin Girl Returned to Home
A 13-year-old girl reported missing Thursday was found and returned home Friday night by her friend’s parents. Detectives said she went to a show Thursday afternoon and vanished until the reunion. Another teenage girl remained missing late Friday along with a 15-year-old who had not been seen since Wednesday night.
First Texas Railroad Commission names announced in 1891
On June 16 1891 Texas announced the three members of the new Railroad Commission John H Reagan chairman L L Foster and W P McLean Reagan former Confederate postmaster general resigned from the U S Senate to join at Governor Hogg's urging. Regulation of railroads had long been debated in Texas politics.
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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 spokesman said Austin Independent School District residents outside city limits will face a sharp tax rise next year after a complete appraisal ordered by the school board. County values double or more than prior assessments, with the current $1.15 tax rate to be applied to new values, impacting future city taxes if annexation occurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Independent
Austin School Board
Hot Sun Thins Lakefront Weeds at Lake Austin
City Manager Walter Seaholm reports Lake Austin weeds are thinning under a hot June sun after the water level was lowered 14 feet. The level will stay down through June 15 to stunt underwater vegetation, with rain next week possibly undermining the effort. Weeds are slowly thinning due to prior drainings.
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Lake Austin
Walter Seaholm
Seaholm
Construction Permit for Cleaners Plant at 511 West 19th
A Friday permit authorizes a $45,000 business building at 511 West 19th Street for Kelly Smith Cleaners, Incorporated. The company will relocate from 209 West Sixth Street on completion of the new building.
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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 Kiwanis Meeting
Walter E. Long and Joe Picciandro led the Capital City Kiwanis Club luncheon at the Stephen F. Austin Hotel. Long urged human engineering as shaping better relations for peace while noting 170 years of scientific progress. Starr Kealhofer Jr. announced an emergency $38,000 Community Chest drive and members were asked to donate via Secretary Joe Cockrell who reported a $25 gift.
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Walter E. Long
Joe Picciandro
Capital City
Kiwanis Club
Stephen F. Austin
Long
Starr Kealhofer Jr
Joe Cockrell
Community Chest
Complaints Filed Against Two Over Bad Check Swindles
Justice of the Peace Travis Blakeslee's Court filed complaints charging F. G. Cain with passing a $54 worthless check June 1 and Cave H. Currier with passing a $150 worthless check June 3. Complaints were signed by J. E. Mabry of HEB Store and Truett C. Wagley.
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Justice of the Peace
Travis Blakeslee
F. G. Cain
J. E. Mabry
Heb Store
Sixth
Red River
Cave H. Currier
Truett C. Wagley
Justice Court
J.P
Carl H. Currier
Gloster Braimer
Leo City
Public records in Harris County court and notices arise
Texas State Bank of Austin sues Felton E. White et al. for foreclosure on promissory note and deed of trust. Multiple divorces granted for Ray and January couples. Various estates tax filings and guardianships. Theft, swindling, forgery cases in county and justice courts. Licenses issued for marriages and new car registrations. Building permits issued for several residences. Fire call at 4:23 p.m. for electrical wires damage.
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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, candidate for Travis County attorney, will speak at the Weaver H. Baker Post VFW meeting Tuesday at 8 p m The event takes place at 203 1 2 West Sixth Street Austin was picked as site for the next fifth district VFW meeting to be held in December said Commander Don Fisher after a district meeting in Schertz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les Proctor
Travis County
Weaver H. Baker
West Sixth Street
Austin
Don Fisher
Schertz
Lovebird Disease Warns Parrot Keepers by Dr Meyer
Dr Karl F Meyer warned that parrots parakeets and pigeons can spread psittacosis a virus disease with pneumonia like symptoms and high fatal potential. He urged strict import controls quarantine and cleaning of homes and pet shops to stamp out the disease noting parakeets are the most dangerous within the parrot family. He spoke in Austin and at a luncheon in his honor at the Driskill Hotel and cited past fatalities and vectors among animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hooper Institute of Medical Research
University of California
Austin
State Health Department
Meyer
Dr. Meyer
Industrial Use Found For Atom Smashers
Upjohn Pharmaceutical Company announced it has found the first practical industrial use for an atom smasher a 2,000,000 volt electron accelerator used to sterilize antibiotics including penicillin and streptomycin in Kalamazoo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalamazoo
Mid
Upjohn Pharmaceutical Company
Five Day Week To Begin For UT Employes
The University of Texas implements a five day work week for non academic staff starting Saturday. Non teaching personnel excluding essential service workers must work 44 hours weekly by law, with Saturday free by extending daily hours. A six day week resumes September 9.
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University of Texas
Charles Clark
Clark
Builder Purchases Site for Subdivision in East Austin
W H Bullard an Austin investor and home builder announced the purchase of 26 acres in East Austin for a Cedar Valley development north of Downs Field, fronting Springdale and Webberville Road. Construction of 108 homes priced 5000 to 9000 dollars will begin in 30 days, financed by First Austin Investment Corp.
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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
Alfred M. Scott, candidate for the Supreme Court, left Austin Friday on a broad campaign tour of West Texas. The itinerary includes San Antonio, Laredo, Brownsville, Corpus Christi, Midland, El Paso, Abilene and San Angelo.
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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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Wiliam
Guecee
Geoffrey Homes
Ona
Wis
Mia
Ens Arnold
Paramount
MGO
Payn Kaerle Ra Honda "Pie
Oiph ' Nals Keefe
John Payne
Dennis O'Keefe
Mexico
Payne
O'Keefe
Fred Clark
Thomas Gomez
Rhonda Fleming
France
Maximilian
Emerson
Zachary
Eit
Lynne
Peature Menete
Arto
VaRarty
Rothy Meulfe
TA Yrdonald Corey Ang Bieney Wi
Aeure Fiz
Neptune
Faler
Sa Rtusive
Tee Tah
Tash Lahues
Engleen and
Ichard Martin
Lyle Talbot
North
Willie
Arching
Dan Dalley
Aye Calver
Bill Elliott
Wil “Stain Miot
Paina
Arbara Stanwyck
David Niven
Montopolis
Alana Wis
Brian Donlevy
Robert Prepton
Ap “Prince of the Plains
Monteale
Mal Cree
Zenith
New England
Catlin
Calcasieu
Lavaca E
Public Records
126Th District Court
Jack Roberts
98Th District Court
Charles Betts
Texas State Pharmaceutical Association
Robert G. Dillard
Josephine Perez
Joe Perez
53Rd District Court
Harris Gardner
Co. L. Sweeney
J. J. Holmes
Tom Johnson
Claus Emil Gustafson
Julian Devere Button
Elizabeth Morse Stanford
R. A. Harris
Bessie Harris
Margaret Stewart
Mace Thurman Jr
Bennie Lee Cleveland
Walter Bob Davis
Edward Lee Davis
Roy Lee Harper
Louis Lara
Emilie Limberg
Therrell Keen Miller
Mary Elizabeth Miller
Ira Bell
Monna DeWitty
Frederic Alan Myers Jr
Nina Nell Bixler
Gilbert Thomas McFarland
Rosita Reynolds
Lonnie Lee Winslett
Ruth Overstreet
Elvin Lee Sparks Jr
Anu
Masine Perry
James Crawford Edmiston Jr
Wanda Joyce Jenkins
Ammie Wright Jr
Gussie Marie Proctor
Floyd Sherman Elkins
Arminta Jane Kraemer
Steve Heffington
Forrest Trafton
Cadillac
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Central Christian Church
Ford
Noah M. Phillips
Donald W. Straley
Charles A. Walker
Hudson
Monroe W. Graham
Mercury
Good Motor Company
Oldsmobile
Edmund L. King
Plymouth
Elnore M. Aice
Studebaker
Hugh L. McMath
Jack A. McDonald
Buick
J. W. Sansom
Roland A. Smith
William Cameron and Company
Ben Bredeson
J. E. Woody
Attayac Street
VFW
State Farm Mutual
E. C. Beach
Automobile Insurance Co
Littlefield Bldg
Lovebird
Speaker
Karl F. Meyer
Alfred Scott
West
Austin 525
Lacry
Ray Milland
Copper Canyon
Technicolor
Paramount Picture
Black & Decker
Vaught
Delta’ Homecraft
DELTA
John B
Hardware Company
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