Welcome Sign Becomes North American Sensation
A sign welcoming motorists to Austin drawn attention in Wallaceburg Canada prompting the city to plan similar signs. Wallaceburg asks for sketch or photo of the Austin sign erected by the Junior Chamber of Commerce on St Edward University property. Mayor Taylor Glass referred the inquiry to Al Campbell who led the project. The Austin Area Economic Development Foundation funds this year with next year financed by the Austin Building and Construction Trades Council. Further highway entrance signs are planned.
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Austin
Wallaceburg
Canada
Junior Chamber of Commerce
San Antonio Highway
Taylor Glass
al Campbell
Jaycee
St. Edward's University
Austin Area Economic Development Foundation
Austin Building and Construction Trades Council
Gambling Trial Delayed as Knudson Is on Vacation
The VFW slot machine case in County Court at Law was reset to April 3 due to City Detective W Arthur Knudson being on vacation in Montana. Jurors were paid 4 each, totaling 144 in fees. Batson faces a charge of permitting intermittent playing as Knudson assisted in confronting three machines February 5 at the VFW clubhouse.
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W. Arthur Knudson
Montana
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Venireman
Knudson
VFW
Riverside Drive
Anderson’ Batson
Rex Fowler
Austin Police Department
Mace Thurman Jr
Perry L. Jones
Batson
Auto Tag Windows Stay Open Saturday
Tax Collector Steve Heffington announced county offices will stay open until 5 p m Saturday to help motorists obtain 1950 license plates. Heffington urged owners to bring last year’s registration receipt and auto title certificates. deadline for registration is April 1.
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Steve Heffington
Wednessey
Heffington
Farmland vs Trees in Hornsby Bend Road Case
Travis County Commissioners failed to resolve the Hornsby Bend land dispute over highway widening. North side farmers oppose taking farmland, while south side residents resist cutting a row of trees. An arbitration board proposal was rejected. the issue remains unresolved ahead of the election year.
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Travis Count
Hornsby Bend
Travis County
Arthur Swenson
Here's How to Appear Twice in the Class Photo
A senior at Austin High School appears twice in the same graduation picture. Kirk Willingham, in his bow tie, stood at opposite ends of a group too large for one exposure, then reappeared behind the bleachers for a second shot. The final print shows him both head and foot of the class.
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Austin High School
K. D. Willingham
Kirk Willingham
Kirk
County Votes set for April 1 school posts
17 positions on April 1 election with two county school board posts open incumbents Walter Gustafson and T. E. Caldwell. Trustees in 13 districts face openings. write ins chosen in Travis Peak Creedmoor and Elroy. Polls run 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. with some voting sites.
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Walter Gustafson
T. E. Caldwell
N. W. Popham
Manda
Manda Store
Hornsby-Dunlap
Travis Peak
Creedmoor
Elroy
Austin public schools foresee big building growth by 1960
T. N. Porter told the Exchange Club that Gilmer-Aikin funds boost Austin schools but the main need is expanding facilities. He predicted enrollment rising from 17 500 in 1949 to about 28 000 by 1960, requiring many new buildings across North East and South Austin and five junior highs plus a central athletic plan.
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Austin
T. N. Porter
Exchange Club
Porter
Club
Billfold Wasn't Lost: Owner Deposited It
Mrs W O Henry of 1811 Kinney Avenue cancelled her police report after recalling she had left the billfold at the bank. She returned hours later to find the purse and money where she had left them, still at the bank.
City Council Tackles Pit Toilets and Street Widening
The Austin City Council will discuss a pit toilet survey and a planned ordinance to eliminate pit toilets. Petitions seek widening East First Street and Congress Avenue Bridge. A cleanup campaign and April paint up drive are outlined with civic groups pledging support.
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Taylor Glass
Austin
East Austin
East First Street
East Avenue
Congress Avenue
South Austin
George Cox
Primer
Cox
City Public Works Department
Chamber of Commerce
Jaycee
Boyce Campbell
Fids
Policewoman Exams Near Completion in Austin
Oral exams for 14 applicants for Austin's first policewoman were completed. Grades will be matched with written test scores. top three face physical exams, and the highest scorer who is physically qualified will be appointed.
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Austin
Jumbo YET Trade Show Finds Circus Flair in City Coliseum
The Jaycee Trade Exhibit opens March 30 in the City Coliseum with a baby elephant from the Dailey Brothers Circus at a booth sponsored by the Austin Elks Club. Thirty-six booths exist, twelve unsold, $60 each, with door prizes worth about $3,000 and major items from Southern Union Gas and Austin Builders Supply.
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Dailey Brothers Circus
Austin Elks Club
Austin
the Elks
Jaycee
Driskill Hotel
Dismukes
Southern Union Gas Company
Austin Builders Supply Company
Dill
Venetian Blind Company
ORC Checks Skills Of All Officers Again
Colonel Oscar B Abbott head of the Texas Military District announced a forthcoming questionnaire for Organized Reserve Corps officers. The survey seeks current civilian and military skills, following an initial mailing last year to about 15 000 registered letters.
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Oscar B. Abbott
Texas Military District
Reserve Corps
Abbott
Robart
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