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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1950

Page

9

Miracle seen as only path to avert war, Catholic lecturer says

Cincinnati lecturer Stephen Craze told a standing room crowd at the Knights of Columbus Hall that only granting Fatima's miracle can prevent war. He condemned abortion contraception divorce and modern immorality while warning of a potential 1951 disaster and a "Hell on earth bomb." The talk, tied to Fatima and the Pilgrim Virgin tour, was sponsored by Catholic groups and university clubs.

Fatima Stephen Craze Cincinnati Knights of Columbus God Craze Our Lady of Fatima Stalin Russia Catholic Daughters of America Catholic Study Club Newman Club University

Deaths and Funerals in Texas and California

Obituaries note Oscar T. Munson dies in Kingsbury California with services scheduled in Kingsbury. Multiple Austin area deaths include Mrs. Charles M. McLain 83, funeral at Weed-Corley, burial in Dallas Grove Hill Cemetery. Georgie Ann Gaddy 71 funeral at Weed-Corley with Oakwood burial. Nealie Cline 69 to be taken to Waco for services. Lois B Saage Taylor funeral in Wilmington. Joseph Novosad 78 rites in Taylor and Granger CMB church with burial. Herman Bierstedt 55 dies at work. funeral at Pennington Chapel and Comal Cemetery.

Oscar T. Munson Austin Travis County Kingsbury Calif Evangelical Free Church Kingsbury Cemetery Charles M. McLain T. H. Webb Bridge Webb M. K. McLain Maplewood Weed-Corley Harry Moffett Dallas Grove Hill Cemetery Georgie Ann Gaddy Weed-Corley Funeral Home Flynn V Long Oakwood Cemetery Nealie Cline Waco Wilkerson-Hatch Funeral Home Joseph Novosad Taylor ANS Joseph Novosad Gilstrap Taylor Moravian Brethren Church Granger Frank Svoboda Taylor Cmb Church CMB Novosad Czechoslovakia Williamson County Rudolph Novosad Corpus Christi Henry Novosad Robstown Charles Novosad Tacoma Wash Albert Novosad Germany John Maruska Frank Pokorny John Kolinek Chicago John Michalik Jim Mogonye Elgin Dan Arrowsmith Needles Albert Bower Ephrata Elmer Thomas Hobbs N. M Elton Priest Florence Troy Ray Killeen Frank Novosad Temple Martin Novosad West Herman Bierstedt San Marcos Pennington Chapel Paul Geiger Comal New Braunfels Howard Bierstedt Albuquerque Hilmer Bierstedt Martindale

Usher Warned as Luck Chain Sends Letters to Patrons

Charlie Neal and other ushers at the Paramount fear stepping on aisles after receiving a luck chain letter. The note promises fortune or misfortune within four days based on chain integrity. General Allen reportedly gained 15000 dollars then lost it. General Wilson 13000 dollars and lost it after breaking the chain. Neal did not invest 12 cents for four additional copies.

Charlie Neal Othr Paramount General Allen Wilson Neal Austin

Llanoan Willis Rhoades Suicide In Llano Home

Willis Rhoades aged 75 of Llano died from a self inflicted head wound with a .38 rifle at his daughter's home Monday. Justice E B Morrison led the inquest and ruled the wound was personal safety related. Funeral services are planned in Llano on Tuesday.

Llano ANS Willis Rhoades E. B. Morrison

County School Board Postpones Meeting

Illness of one member and absence of two others forced the County Board of Education to postpone its regular monthly meeting. A March date was not set, according to County School Supt. J. W. Popham. Trustee John Pennig of Pflugerville district was absent due to illness.

County Board of Education J. W. Popham John Pennig Pflugerville Popham

Poison Placed for Dogs Reported in University Park Area

City police warned residents in the University Park Addition on Monday after a four year old Boston Bull died from slow acting poison. The Herring family at 3404 Werner Avenue stated the dog died at a local veterinarian’s office. Police said the poison was apparently thrown over a fence into the yard.

University Park Addition W. B. Herring Werner Avenue Boston

City Police Association Reschedules Meeting

The Austin Police Association postponed its meeting to March 13 due to member convenience. President Joe Perry cited a better turnout next Monday than the original March 6 date. The session will occur at 7 30 p m in the 126th District Courtroom at the courthouse.

Austin Police Association Joe Perry 126Th District

Matinee Figaro for Children at Hogg Auditorium

A 3:30 p.m. matinee of Mozart The Marriage of Figaro for school children will be staged at Hogg Auditorium. Admission is 60 cents, tickets at the door. The cast includes Glenn Dowlan and 11 principals with a 30-voice chorus and University Symphony Orchestra directed by Alexander von Kreisler and Byrle Cass. Librettos will be sold for 50 cents to fund a music scholarship.

Mozart Figaro Hogg Auditorium College of Fine Arts Elsie Dvorak Cherubino March Stuttle Susanna Rosalis Crockett Hogg University of Texas College of Fine Arts University Symphony Orchestra Alexander von Kreisler College of Fine Arts Music Byrle Cass Drama Glenn Dowlan Marjorie Snelling Bob Cantrell Count Helen Blount Countess James Fletcher Dr. Bartolo Bill Reynolds Don Basilio Jim Chernowsky Don Mu Phi Alpha

Weather summary for Astin area Central Texas forecast update

The Weather Bureau forecasts fair windy conditions with moderating temperatures in Astin and interior cooler nights. Colder Tuesday night with increasing clouds Wednesday and interiorly colder. Scattered showers possible in extreme east portions Tuesday. West Texas outlook calls for fair and colder Tuesday and not quite so cold Wednesday afternoon.

US Weather Bureau Astin Texas RE Bea M. Saad Austin Montopolis Lake Anan Travie Marshall Ford Coloredo Abilene Amarilio Paso

Burglars Target Sun Day Service Station Safe

City detectives hunted burglars who raided the Scott W. Broandus Gulf Service Station at Exposition Boulevard and Windsor Road, stealing a safe with more than $1,500 in cash checks and papers. It was the fourth break in seven months. Police urged customers who issued Broandus checks to stop payment. One sale alone yielded over $600 in cash plus tickets.

Scott W

Ex-State Solon Knight Seeks Congress Seat

Madisonville based former state senator Roger Knight announces a bid for Congress in the Seventh District. Knight, 39, served in the 47th through 50th Legislatures and is a San attorney. He made the decision public in Houston on March 6.

Solon Knight Congress Houston Roger Knight Madisonville Knight House of Representatives San

Probable Crowded Monasteries Add Lama Monks Over Thousand

Some Tibetan monasteries house more than 1,000 lama monks, indicating exceptionally large religious communities. The figures suggest crowded facilities and strong spiritual leadership in those centers.

Five Teens Abduct Woman In Houston Attack

An 18-year-old Houston woman was held by five Latin American youths for the night. She and her 16-year-old boyfriend were forced into a car, assaulted repeatedly, and robbed of money. Police chase and public warnings followed as investigators seek the five suspects and the old sedan used in the crime.

Houston Payne J.S. Griffith Police Department Griffith

AHS Evening School Registration Opens With New Classes

Registration began at Austin High School Monday night for the spring term of the Austin Public Evening School. Two new business division courses salesmanship and business organization and management were announced by Principal Sam Martin. William S. Lane will teach the new courses.

Austin High School Austin Public Evening School Sam Martin Martin William S. Lane Austin

Lewis offers million dollar loan to aid CIO Auto Workers

John L. Lewis after the coal strike victory proposes a one million dollar loan to help CIO Auto Workers Union Walter Reuther win new contracts with Chrysler and General Motors. He invites AFL and other CIO unions to contribute as well. Reuther ill with a cold but set to address Chrysler strikers.

Washington John L. Lewis CIO Chrysler General Motors Lewis Walter Reuther CIO Auto Workers Union AFL Reuther Detroit UAW Auto Workers Union Welly K. Hopkins Justice Department Richmond B. Keech

Mapping Inadequate Across Country Warns USGS

The US Geological Survey reports only 25 percent of the United States has been adequately mapped, highlighting gaps in national geologic coverage and data readiness for planning and resource management.

US Geological Survey

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