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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1950
Page
13
Vital statistics registrar W D Carroll warns that Texans without birth certificates face 108 possible obstacles, from school admission to estate settlements. He notes millions of delayed certificates issued since 1937 and urges immediate registration for accurate, enduring records.
The Bryker Woods Trefoil Rides convened at 3808 Bailey to support Brownie and Girl Scout work in the district. Mrs Merwin G Beavers leads Brownie Troop 11. Speakers included Mrs John Harsch and Mrs Robert Farmer with program chair Mrs Frederick Oglebay.
City Manager Guston Morgan announced Ben H. Cruce, the present city purchasing agent since December 1948, will serve as administrative assistant while a new purchasing agent is named. Cruce previously led Georgetown from 1943 to 1946 and Edinburg from 1946 to 1948.
Mrs. W. T. Ward of 2902 Kerbey Lane found a dirty black and white wire haired terrier near her home on Oct. 31. The hungry pup, named Mr. Rags, has no tag and won’t answer to its new name. Call 8-6007 to claim this dog.
Warren Hitt research director for Austin schools was appointed deputy commissioner at 10000 a year in the reorganized Texas Education Agency. L P Sturgeon became assistant commissioner for administration at 11000 annually. The audit committee approved a 242522 budget and setup for 35 professional education jobs, with Edgar taking on curriculum duties for five months if the new structure works.
Austin Public Library staff search for a pre Civil War slave trade novel read by a girl named Judith. A patron recalls the heroine, a girl named Judith, and the book’s size resembles Gone With the Wind but title and author are unknown.
Civilians learn what makes the military tick as Austin plans the first unified Armed Forces Day on May 20. Brigadier Oscar B Abbott heads the celebrations with Col Maybin Wilsonson directing projects. Bergstrom AFB and university ROTC units join in tours open houses and a barbecue at Zilker Park with General Courtney Hodges invited to speak.
The Austin Chamber of Commerce formed its convention and publicity departments on Monday led by Vice President Louis N. Goldberg. The convention committee includes Harry Akin Ike Ashburn David Bassist and many others. the publicity committee features Pat Adelman Mrs J Marvin Basey Willard Deason and several more with W Luther Thompson as ex officio.
Miss Della Wright, curator of the O. Henry Museum, reports curious visitors at 409 E. Fifth. A man claiming to have known the author asserts O Henry was not embezzling money and did not care about money. Guests also ask if she is Mrs. O Henry and where Mr Henry is after his death.
Jaycees directors meet Tuesday night at the Driskill Hotel to decide whether to award all electrical work for a Jaycee sponsored trade show at Coliseum March 30 through April 1 to non union firm Plumbing and Electric Service over union protest. The Austin Electrical Workers Union AFL plans to press the case with a 7:30 p.m. appearance.
A statewide committee of the Texas Federation of Labor to sponsor and support low cost housing was appointed Monday by Executive Secretary Paul C. Sparks. Slum clearance is a national objective of the AFL. Sparks listed members from Dallas Austin San Antonio Abilene El Paso Amarillo Fort Worth Beaumont Houston Galveston and Fort Worth with ex officio Spirks.
The Austin Symphony Orchestra accepted an invitation to perform at Northwestern State College of Louisiana in Natchitoches on April 22. Ezra Rachlin said the announcement followed a member poll affirming the plan, with the Houston Municipal Concerts Association arranging the engagement. The group will close the college season, and its final Austin concert is set for April 16 with Rachlin at the piano performing Beethoven.
The singing telegram note arrives in Austin on April 1 delivered by musically inclined switchboard girls under Western Union manager A. L. Hamilton. The idea suggests improvements through a new service.
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