Assessor Urges Homestead Exemption Filing Now
County residents are urged to file homestead exemptions within the next two to three weeks to avoid higher state taxes. The first $3,000 of home value is exempt from state tax, with late filings accepted though rolls close in a few weeks. Affidavits are available in the courthouse, second floor, Steve Heffington, County Tax Assessor.
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Travis County
State Automatic Tax Board
Steve Heffington
Heffington
Famed Texans Honor Mayor Tom Miller
Tributes come from US Senator Lyndon B. Johnson Senator Tom Connally House Speaker Sam Rayburn Congressman Homer Thornberry Texas Attorney General Price Daniel and others praising Tom Miller retiring after 16 years as Austin mayor. They note growth hospitalities civic projects and leadership guiding the city’s progress.
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Tom Miller
Austin
Lyndon B. Johnson
Tom Connally
Glass
Sen. Connally
Miller
Capitol
Texas
United States
Sam Rayburn
Homer Thornberry
Price Daniel
Travis County Commissioners Visit Throckmorton Land Area
The Travis County Commissioners Court led by County Judge Tom Johnson travels to Throckmorton County to inspect 18 857 acres of county land. The land, donated for the permanent school fund, is largely under grazing leases with 2240 acres leased for oil. Accompanying Johnson are Commissioners Gault Boothe Swenson and Allred.
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Travis County Commissioners Court
Throckmorton County
Tom Johnson
Austin
State of
Texas
Statehood
Johnson
N. L. Gault
Lawson Boothe
Arthur Swenson
Sam N. Allred
Palo Pinto County
Bill Logsdon
Pasteeth advertisement for denture grip powder
False teeth pasteeth powder claims to hold dentures more firmly and improve eating comfort. It promises no sticky taste or pasty feeling and notes it helps prevent denture odor. Available at rug stores.
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Eny
Rug Store
Court Records and Marriage Licenses In District Court Notes
District Court entries include removal of disabilities of minors for Sire Littlefield and Evelyn Cook, with divorce filings for Baseton vs Houston and Bohis cases. County Court reports appointing executors for Lilla Leng and Viola Smith estates, plus swindling charges against Thurman and Caperton. Marriage licenses issued list multiple couples and several new car brands appear in notes.
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Sire District Court
Gardner
Jucee
Jo Littlefield
Evelyn Cook
Johnson
Lilla Leng
Ruby May Spracher
Viola May Smith
Charlies W. Smith
Set of UN Flags Goes to UT Club
A set of United Nations flags will be presented to the Foreign Students Association of the University of Texas at Tuesday noon's meeting of the Austin Rotary Club. The club bought the flags through its international service committee. Dean of Students Life Arno Nowotny will make the presentation as several foreign students, members of the association, attend as guests to accept the flags.
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United Nations
Foreign Students Association
University of Texas
Austin Rotary Club
International Service Committee
Arno Nowotny
Honorary Law Group Initiates Three Austinites
Three Austin students were initiated into Phi Alpha Delta at the University of Texas. The new members are Frank M. Pinedo, Charles L. Sandahl Jr., and John D. Coats.
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Austin
Phi Alpha Delta
Unrsity of Texas
Frank M. Pinedo
Joe F. Pinedo
Charles L. Sandahl Jr
Charles L. Sandhal
John D. Coats
Trial Set For Two Austin Parents in School Attendance Case
Justice Travis Blakeslee set trials for two Austin parents charged with failing to force attendance. Helen Alice Hunter of 2100 Nicker son faces trial Wednesday at 4 p.m. for neglecting 13-year-old Shirley Rose at Fulmore School. Jesse Gonzales of 5061 2 East 10th is scheduled Saturday at 10 a.m. for 13-year-old Margaret Ann.
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Austin
Travis Blakeslee
Blakeslee
Helen Alice Hunter
Nickerson
Robert J. McLean
Jesse Gonzales
East 10Th
Margaret Ann
McLean
Richard Hardeman
Virgil
Teachers College Officials Feted Here
Regents and presidents of Texas seven state teachers colleges were honored at an informal dinner at the home of Dr. Melvin C. Eidson on Ridgelea Drive. Attendees included W. L. Kerr Emma Brontee R. L. Thomas Walter Woodul Hubert Mills Newton Harrell W. A. Collins and Melvin Eidson representing the regents and Dr. Flowers Lowman Boynton Gee McConnell Hawkins Cornette for their colleges. Governor and Mrs Jester and Dr and Mrs Frederick Eby also attended.
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State Teachers Colleges of
Texas
Melvin C. Eidson
Ridgelea Drive
W. L. Kerr
Midland
J. K. Berretta
San Antonio
R. L. Thomas
Dallas
Walter Woodul
Houston
Hubert Mills
Newton Harrell
Claude
W. A. Collins
Livingston
Emma Brontee
Marshall
Melvin
West Texas State Teachers College
Jester
Frederick Eby
University of Texas
Indian made noble title for Roanoke settler in 1587
The Indian Manteo became the first person in America titled by English nobility when named Lord of Roanoke by the Roanoke Island settlement in 1587.
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Manteo
America
Roanoke
Roanoke Island
Resinol Ointment for Eczema Relief Endorsed by Nurses
A health ad touts Resinol Ointment as quick relief for burning eczema itching. It notes doctors advice and decades of use, claiming many nurses and mothers rely on the product for over 50 years.
Architect's Rites Held for Clarence E Shepard
Funeral services were held at the Second Presbyterian Church in Kansas City for Clarence Erasmus Shepard a widely known architect, artist and collector, who passed away recently.
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Kansas City
Second Presbyterian Church
Clarence Erasmus Shepard
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Malcolm Houseton
Limberg
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Annie Mae Walker Ysidro Ramirez
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Adriene Sperry
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Prefect
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Nash
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Plymouth
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Henry B. McDaniel Jr
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Calcasieu
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