Summer Sing Songs Kick Off at Zilker Park in Austin
The annual Zilker Park event opens Thursday at 8:15 p.m. with a band, then community singing at 8:45 led by Dr. Dan Grieder. Barbara Massey Square Dance Team performs at 9:15 followed by a program of favorites and exhibitions. Mrs. Billie Davis Harvey on piano and multiple local dancers, callers, and young participants perform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zilker Park
Austin
Dan Grieder
Barbara Massey
Texas
Billie Davis Harvey
Jodie Gault
Betsy Holck
Gretchen Bohn
Helen Ann Bohn
Manfred Holck
Albert Holck
Henry Lucksinger
Barbara
Don Massey
Scotty
Don
Ewell Duvall
Ann Kreitzburg
Virginia Tidwell
Dee Bible
Jack Currier
Caller
Nancy Kay Sappington
Linda Sappington
Nita Carol Barrington
Jane Weathers
June Trout
Windsor Road Station Robbed
Burglars struck the Scott W Braddus Service Station at 3118 Windsor Road early Wednesday morning taking an undetermined amount of cash and checks. Manager Richard Hughs said only a small cash sum and several checks were missing, with entry gained by a rear screen door and a punched panel. A sack held the money and checks in a desk drawer. Police also noted theft of barber tools from Capitol Street student Bertha Anderson who reported loss of clippers razors shears combs and brushes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott W. Braddus
Windsor Road
Richard Hughs
Albert G. Renck
Bertha Anderson
Capitol Street
Two Die in Train Collision Near West
In Texas at a crossing near West on Tuesday night John Robert McGee Jr. 21 and Miss Josephine Machac 18 were killed when their car collided with a train. Miss Albino Machac 21 was critically injured and Rudolph Machac 20 suffered minor injuries. All from Axtell McLennan County were en route to a dance in West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
John Robert McGee Jr
Josephine Machac
West
Albino Machac
Rudolph Machac
Axtell
McClennan County
Lake Austin Water Level Likely to Stay Low Longer
Mayor Taylor Glass said the city may ask the Lower Colorado River Authority to extend the reduced water level in Lake Austin through June 23. Weather hindered Bee Creek channel work. a damming mound will be removed with several more days needed before refilling begins next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Glass
Lower
Colorado River Authority
Lake Austin
Bee Creek
Glass
Max Starcke
Colorado River
LCRA
Starcke
Austin
Marshall Ford Dam
Austin Manages DDT Fog Campaign Against Flies
Austin's anti-polio unit sprayed DDT fog over danger spots from Congress Avenue to the East city limits on Wednesday and plans broader coverage Thursday. The fog, produced by a fire red machine, kills flies within three hours and mosquitos in thirty minutes, with residues lasting up to three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Congress Avenue
East First
Colorado River
East 19Th
East Avenue
Herbert E. Hargis
Hargis
Potato Salad Blamed In Topeka Mass Poisoning
Topeka Kansas June 15 The Kansas Board of Health reports potato salad caused a mass food poisoning outbreak at a Monday night picnic. About 270 Topekans were affected with 300 Seymour Packing Company workers attending 90 percent stricken and six of the 246 hospitalized still under care on Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Lightning Sets Tank Ablaze at Cities Service Refinery
A crude oil storage tank at the Cities Service Refinery near Lake Charles Louisiana was struck by lightning and caught fire early Wednesday. Company firefighters extinguished the blaze within three hours despite heavy rain hindering initial efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Charles
Cities Service
Here
City to Open Bids on Building and Ground on East Sixth Street
City Council will open bids Thursday at 10 a.m. for a two story brick building and the north 100.2 feet of ground on East Sixth Street between Red River and Sabine Streets. A $110 000 minimum selling price was set. The city plans to use the south area for a new 180 000 police courts building at Fifth and Red River. The council will also respond to Bee Caves Road residents about alleged insanitary conditions at the city dump, including flies odors and traffic hazards from trucks. City Manager Gillian Morgan said a report will be given, noting an Army flame thrower, tri weekly cleaning, DDT spraying, and a composting idea at St Edward's University farm potentially funded by Notre Dame officials. A new West Austin incinerator is not planned this year due to cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Sixth Street
Red River
Sabine Streets
Fifth and
Red River Street
Bee Caves Road
Texas National Guard
Morgan
Brother Marcus
St. Edward's University Farm
St. Edward’s
Holy Cross Congregation
Notre Dame
West Austin
Australian senator attacks MacArthur Curtain in Japan
Laborite Senator Donald Grant told the Australian Senate that true democracy cannot prevail in Japan while General Douglas MacArthur remains in charge. He praised some actions but warned that a general should not lead a peace, comparing Japan to a Russian iron curtain and saying Japan is treated as an ally rather than a conquered enemy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Australia
Donald Grant
Japan
Douglas MacArthur
MacArthur
Grant
Baby Teeth Are Whiter Than Permanent Teeth
Britannica notes that baby teeth appear whiter than permanent teeth. The statement contrasts enamel thickness and translucency affecting color perception in young children.
FASTEETH Promotes Secure Dentures For All Day Comfort
A vintage advertisement claims FASTEETH powder makes dentures more secure and comfortable. It asserts the product eliminates slipping or wobbling, has no unpleasant taste, does not cause nausea, and neutralizes denture odor. Available at drug stores.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bee Eee
Ferguson
Georgetown Implement CO. Ferguson
Georgetown
Konsart
Father
Zale’s
Dad
Ronson
Congress
Hoki
Louisiana
R. K. Shannon
Optometrists
Streamline Universal
NEW Dixie
Robertshaw
Dixie
Karotkin
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!