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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1950
Page
6
Divorces granted in 8th District Court with judge Betts and others filed. Marriage licenses issued list multiple couples. new car registrations include makes and owners such as Chevrolet and Mercury models.
Forest Pearson of Harrison-Wilson-Pearson Real Estate Insurance and Rentals speaks to the American Marketing Association Student Club at UT Waggener Hall about Tools of Marketing Salesmanship. The talk occurs Wednesday at 7 p m with E G Cap Smith as sponsor.
State Senator G. C. Morris told the Austin Real Estate Board Texans can address issues in housing, education, and state governance without federal help. Morris urged reducing state government spending while preserving services and praised Texas for resisting centralized federal control. The talk preceded the special session adjournment and preceded an Austin Evening School real estate course kickoff with guest lecturers.
Dr. E. William Doty, dean of the University of Texas College of Fine Arts, will meet with the National Association of Schools of Music curriculum commission during the Music Teachers National Association convention in Cleveland from February 26 to March 2. He serves on the association’s executive committee and chairs the nominating and teacher-certification committees.
Governor Allan Shivers proclaimed Texas Industrial Week on April 18. The Texas Manufacturers Association sponsored observance with officers present for the signing. Robert E. Clements of Amarillo warned of tax policy at the crossroads between fair taxes and crippling taxation impacting business activity.
Police Chief Raymond D. Thorp announced the Austin Police Academy will hold a five day course starting Monday noon. Lecturers include Ernie Kuhner FBI and Inspector Glen Conner Texas Highway Patrol. The program covers evidence collection for traffic accident trials and hit and run investigations with a simulated trial set for March 17 before Judge J Harris Gardner.
The University of Texas drama department will present the 1950 Dance Drama at 8 pm on Wednesday and Thursday in Hogg Auditorium under Shirless Dodge. Featured are Ross Lawther and Jay Dietzer with dancers John Reese and Jimmy Hemphill. The program includes six original dances with interpretive costume and lighting. tickets are 70 cents except for blanket tax and season ticket holders.
Pre Easter services planned at South Austin Christian church are cancelled due to illness of Rev. Sidney Hawkins. Hawkins has been ill at his home 1405 Drake with influenza for a week.
Mayor Glass directs City Attorney Trueman O’Quinn to draft a taxi franchise ordinance for early City Council consideration. The measure would set uniform fares, impose a gross receipts tax on licensed cab companies, require meters, and designate cab stations. Opposition to meters noted from American Taxi Company and minority operators.
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