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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1950

Page

12

Rites Held for Johnson City Man Killed in Auto Crash

Funeral services are set for Dalton C. Maddox a 25 year old Johnson City businessman killed in a car wreck near Dripping Springs on US 290. Two other Johnson City men were injured Garth Shelley and Clayton Althaus both taken to Brackenridge Hospital Austin with head injuries. Maddox leaves a widow two children and a brother Lyman Maddox. He owned a package store.

Johnson City Dalton C. Maddox Dripping Springs Maddox US 290 Garth Shelley Clayton Althaus Brackenridge Hospital Austin Croft Jess Orbiorne Lyman Maddox Blanco County Frank Shelley

Twenty six felony trials set in 53rd District Court

Judge J Harris Gardner will hear 26 felony cases Friday starting at 9 a.m. Defendants face charges including swindling, burglary, theft, forgery, and homicide. Guilty pleas may lead to sentencing. those seeking jury trials will be scheduled next week after a jury panel is called. Names include Spain, Smith, Contreras, Salazar, Carter, and others.

J. Harris Gardner 53Rd District Court Alvin A. Spain Martha E. Smith Manuel Contreras Bernardino Salazar Wilmer L. Carter Clark Alexander Sylvester Atwood Jr Clifford Childress Jack Deaner William B. Townsend Patrick Henry Moreland Frank Tello Daniel G. Castaneda Pete Pippin Hiram Beane Edward Milton Clark Willie Joe Duval Jimmie Rose H. A. Sturting Lucile Hamilton Samuel Lee Roberts

Two Foot Greeting Tops Store Cards

June Rogers hosts second graders at The American Statesman newspaper plant after receiving a two foot square thank you note. The decor includes flowers a red schoolhouse and a message from Pease School pupils thanking her for guiding the visit.

June Rogers American- Statesman Pease School Magna Bode Miss Rogers

Road Collision Fatal to Nacogdoches Cabman

Nelson Bush a 37 year old Nacogdoches taxicab driver died at City Memorial Hospital from injuries in a highway collision. His wife and their three children were injured and hospitalized. Buck Turner of Henderson, driver of the other car, suffered minor injuries.

Nacogdoches Nelson Bush City Memorial Hospital Bush Buck Turner Henderson

Bendix Fined $50,000 in Texas Antitrust Case

The 53rd District Court under Judge J Harris Gardner awarded the state $50 000 in penalties against Bendix Home Appliances Inc and eight Bendix distributors for fixing retail prices on washing machines and ironers and for exclusive territories. The judgment decree is being drafted and a permanent injunction against certain sales practices was granted. Assistant Attorneys General Gresham Mathews and Woodul Jr led the trial with Bell of the anti trust division assisting.

Bendix Home Appliances, Inc Price Daniel J Harris Gardner 53Rd District Court Willis FE. Gresham Charles D. Mathews Walter F. Woodul Jr Bendix Home Appliances Inc Bendix Texas Daniel Said Mathews, Gresham, Woody Edwin N. Bell Anti-Trust Divison

Conference Due on Hospital Job

City Manager Guston Morgan said he will consult Brackenridge Hospital medical staff before appointing a new administrator to replace Charles A Weeg, whose resignation is effective April 1. A survey of the hospital will be discussed after a Friday noon meeting with a nationally known consultant.

Guston Morgan Brackenridge Hospital Charles A Weeg Morgan

Chemical Plant Opens for Visitors Friday Open House at Jefferson Chemical

Jefferson Chemical Company announces a Friday open house at its Dallas Highway laboratories for families neighbors and friends. Hours are 9 to 11 am and 2 to 4 30 pm with early visits encouraged to ease crowding. Charles H Novotny oversees the program with staff showing equipment use and process development steps.

Jefferson Chemical Company Dallas Highway Charles H. Novotny J. W. Waldron J. D. Malkemus E. Summerlin H. F. Sturgis J. B. Bell M. A. Turner J. H. McGee G. W. Burtt N. J. Delahoussaye B. W. Ferris R. R. Reese Dr. Myr! Lichtenwalter

Austin Community Chest aids 2623 served daily in 1950 51

Austin Community Chest reports an average day’s service count of 2623 through 16 Red Feather agencies with 267 staff members and 229 unpaid board members guiding planning. The drive seeks about 222000 for 1950 51, with $500 daily for all agencies and allocations based on need and expected beneficiaries.

Travis County Austin Community Chest Congress Avenue Austin High School San Marcos New Braunfels Taylor Red Feather Community Chest Austin Care of Altenheim Austin Community Nursery Child and Famil Service, Inc. Community Council Girl Scouts Home of the Holy Infancy Howson Nursery Negro Community Welfare Association Perry Club Salvation Army School Lunch Fund Settlement Club Home Travis County Association For the Blind Well Child Conference West Side Community House The YWCA

Rayon bolero suit offered in navy brown or black

A checked rayon bolero suit with scalloped lapels and pockets features a slim skirt. Available in sizes 10 to 18 in black brown or navy at a special price.

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