Interscholastic League Celebrates 40th Anniversary in Texas
The University Interscholastic League marks its fortieth anniversary with events in Austin and Houston. About 500000 Texas schoolchildren participate in contests, and the league claims the world's largest state organization. A May 6 breakfast at the Driskill honors longtime workers, with a $1 plate price. The Houston luncheon on May 11 accompanies the third annual City Conference state meet.
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University Interscholastic League
Austin
Houston
Texas
Abilene
Texas State Teachers’ Association
E. D. Shorter
Debating League
Interscholastic Athletic Association
Charles Ramsdell
Driskill Hotel
R. J. Kidd
VA Hospital Seeks Dozens of Doctors and Nurses in Big Spring
The Veterans Administration Hospital in Big Spring seeks 158 doctors and 52 nurses to open by July 1. Salaries range from 5000 to 10000 for doctors and 3400 to 5400 for nurses plus clerk stenographers at 2650. Positions include admitting physicians ward physicians chief of medical service orthopedic surgeons ENT neuropsychiatric radiology and more. Housing may be provided and VA benefits apply. Contact Dr. L B Andrew at the VA Hospital in Big Spring.
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Veterans Administration Hospital
Big Spring
L. B. Andrew
Andrew
Freen-a-Mint Laxative Ad Promises Gentle Relief
An old advertisement urges readers to try Freen-a-Mint laxative for sleep trouble and gloom. It argues other laxatives flush nourishment early and cause weakness, while Freen-a-Mint acts mainly in the lower bowel removing waste and preserving energy. The product is shown at 5¢ and 9¢.
First iron from meteorites per Britannica
Britannica states early humans may have obtained iron from meteorites found on the ground, suggesting meteoritic material contributed to early metal use. This interpretation relies on ancient metalworking hypotheses and mineralogical evidence.
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Encyclopedia Britannica
Child Radio Habits Undergoing Check
Five parents in each of Austin public schools began observing their children as part of a one week listening habits survey. Parents note reactions such as sleep difficulties bad dreams loss of appetite and nail biting. UT class in radio education will tabulate results under Dr A L Chapman supervision with city wide study possible.
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Austin
Austin Council of Parents and Teachers Association
University of Texas
A. L. Chapman
Bureau of Research In Radio Education
R. N. Lewis
PTA Council
Zoning Board to Hear Change and 10 Variations Tonight
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet in City Hall to review East Side Investment Company’s request to rezone the Commodore Perry Hotel site at Eighth and Brazos from Commercial to C-2 to allow liquor sales. Also on the agenda are 10 variation appeals including dormer storage space at 2315 East Eighth Street and yard setbacks for several residences and commercial signs.
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Zoning Board of Adjustment
City Council
East Side Investment Company
Commodore Perry
Eighth and
Brazos Streets
Steve Gamboa
East Eighth Street
Bettie A. Lear
Tonkawa Trail
Max Lapin
Salado Street
Bessi Hartt
West 11Th Street
Duplex Advertising Company
East Seventh Street
Bula Skinner
West 17Th Street
Correct Posture Habits Urged by Chiropractor
Dr. C E Walker urges Travis County residents to participate in Correct Posture Week. He cites surveys showing 53 percent of adults and 75 percent of children have poor posture. He lists daily exercises, full relaxation, and walking standing sitting tall as key steps.
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C. E. Walker
Travis County
Chiropractic
Chiropractice
Stray Dogs Impounded in April Under Tag Law Crackdown
Police Chief R. D. Thorp said 1 450 dogs were picked up last month for lacking 1950 vaccination tags. City officials noted 2 288 tags sold this year and five veterinarians lent 200 tags each. Ordinance requires vaccination and tagging by April 1 to prevent a rabies outbreak. No rabies reported so far this year.
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R. D
Thorp
George McCullough
McCullough
Tardy Taxpayers Face Penalty Interest Charge
Tardy city property taxpayers Monday were charged interest for the 1950 payment season. A one half of one percent rate became effective for April, covering one month’s interest from April 1. A five percent penalty was deferred until June 1.
Rogers Enters Legislative Race in Travis County
Johnnie B. Rogers filed for re election as Travis County representative in Place Two with County Chairman J M Patterson. No opposition filed yet. Incumbent Pierce Johnson in Place One faces Obie Jones as challenger. Rogers, 25, is married and father to a 10 month old son.
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Johnnie B. Rogers
Travis County
J. M. Patterson
Rogers
Pierce Johnson
Obie Jones
Johnnie B. Rogers Jr
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