Deaths and Funerals In Texas Regions
Multiple obituaries outline deaths across Texas communities. Mrs. Josephine Cartledge, nurse from Seton Hospital, dies in Marfa. services in San Angelo. Mrs. J W Johnson dies in Austin. body sent to Mineral Wells. Mrs. Judy Sumner dies in Los Angeles. services pending. Mrs. Zora Longmire’s funeral held at Chapel of the Bells. burial Oakwood. Ethel Archer of Austin dies. services planned. Governor Karl Beckett’s funeral set for Chapel of the Bells. Maggie Belle Taylor of Georgetown dies. services at her aunt’s home. Roy Ellason of Llano dies. funeral held. former sheriff and WWII veteran. survive son Roy Kirk.
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Joseph Dowling Cartl
Seton Hospital
Marfa
Ayne R. Cartledge
Eugene Cartledge
Alpine
San Angelo
J. W. Johnson
Austin
Mineral Wells
Texas
Cook Funeral Home
Judy Sumner
Los Angeles
Dolly Gibbs
Kingsville
Zora FE. Longmire
Zora Elizabeth Longmire
Patrick Armstrong
Grace Methodist Church
Jack Orr
W. H. Anderson
George D. Casey
James P. Yeates
C. T. Silver
B. H. Wyant
Oakwood Cemetery
Ethelella Archer
Ethel Ella Archer
The
Baptist Church
Bentley
John C. Archer
Lowell W. Marx
Camp Hood
Viola Maline
Catherine Marx
Chicago
Mabel E. McKee
Clarence
Elbert Tate
Dollie Kitchens
Maggie Wheeler
Wilke Funeral Home
Karr Beckett
Karl Beckett
Travis County
R. T. Cooper
Davis Funeral
Aubrey C. Russell
Odd Fellows Cemetery
Mrs. Cooper
Roy Ellason
Llano
Burnet County
John Ellason
Roy Kirk
Council Will Award Culvert Construction
The City Council will award a contract for a concrete culvert at East 38th 1-2 and Lafayette Streets. The Joe Furhman Company of Austin submitted the low bid of 6372 among seven bids, for a project spanning Boguy Creek as East 38th 1-2 is planned as a cross town boulevard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East 38Th 1
Lafayette Streets
Joe Furhman
Bond Drive Sets $478000 County Quota for Bonds
Travis County Savings Bonds Chairman Fred C. Morse Sr. announced a quota of 478000 in individual E-bonds for the Independence Drive. The Texas quota totals 24088000 for all individual type bonds, Morse was informed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travis County Savings Bonds
Fred C. Morse Sr
Joe
Texas
Morse
Contracts for 700 Austin teachers approved for 1950 51
The Austin School Board approved more than 700 teacher contracts for 1950 51 including three year contracts for probationary staff and 18 summer school posts at Austin High School. The board also set a three year fencing plan for 20 sites and approved blueprints for South Austin High School extending near Kenwood Avenue and East Liveoak Street.
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Austin School Board
Austin High School
University of Texas
University Junior High School
San Jacinto
19Th Street
Willie Kocurek
University Junior High
Tarrytown
Brentwood
D. C
Kenwood Avenue
East Liveoak Street
Eagle Lodge Hosts Annual Spring Party at Zilker Park
The Eagle Lodge held its annual spring barbecue Sunday in Zilker Park with 190 attendees. Carl C. Meyers chaired the entertainment committee, aided by Rube Williams, Mac Hull, and Ira Mason Jr. Lodge president Carl Venner supervised the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lodge
Zilker Park
Carl C. Meyers
Rube Williams
Mac Hull
Ira Mason Jr
Carl Venner
Indian Soldiers Rally Across World War I
Approximately 10,000 American Indians served in World War I with 8000 in the Army and the remainder in the Navy. The figures reflect native participation in the war effort and military service.
Senate Crime Probers Await Log on Big-Time Racketeers
Senate crime investigators may access data on major gamblers and racketeers compiled by US attorneys for the Justice Department. Kefauver said the dossiers on about 150 kingpins should be valuable to the $150000 probe into interstate crime and its local government corruption. The start hinges on Barkley appointing a special committee with Lucas shaping its makeup as leadership moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Estes Kefauver
DeTenn
Senate
Justice Department
Kefauver
Peyton Ford
Alben W. Barkley
Scott W. Lucas
Barkley
GOP
Commerce and Judiciary
Charles W. Tobey
N. H
Alexander Wiley
Wis
Lucas
Edwin C. Johnson
D., Colo
Senate Commerce Committee
Ernest W. McFarland
D. Ariz
MecFarland
Senate Commerce
Herbert R. O'Conor
Lester C. Hunt
D. Wyo
Jones seeks reelection as Travis County attorney
County Attorney Perry Jones filed for reelection Monday afternoon with County Democratic Chairman J M Patterson. He will be opposed by Les Procter, a young Austin attorney. Jones cites a growing case load and record convictions in 1949 including 88 hot check cases, 126 gambling convictions with over 10000 in fines, 390 drunken driving convictions and 300 theft and assault convictions. He notes Travis County led the state in driving while intoxicated convictions and was deemed safest per population. He urges voters to verify with law enforcement and business leaders and to support vigorous enforcement to keep Travis County safe.
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Couunty
Perry Jones
J. M. Patterson
Les Procter
Austin
Jones
Travis County
State Department of Public Safety
City Zoning Board Postpones Tuesday Meeting
The City Zoning Board of Adjustment postpones its weekly session to next week due to private business of several members. Secretary Jewel Osborne says the regular meeting was called off and will be rescheduled for a later date.
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City Zoning Board of Adjustment
Jarrell Woman, 71, Found Dead in Well
Mrs. Mary Janosec, 71, was found dead in a well at her son’s Jarrell farm. Inquest verdict ruled drowning. Sheriff and deputy investigated. Funeral at Corn Hill Catholic Church with Father Valenta officiating. Burial in Corn Hill cemetery. Surviving: two daughters Agnes Janosec and Mrs. Joe Urbanovsky. two sons Frank and Joe Janosec.
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Corn Hill
Agnes Janosec
Jarrell
Joe Urbanovsky
West
Frank Janosec
Joe Janosec
Jessen to Attend Houston Exposition This Week
Dr Frank W Jessen manager of the Austin Area Economic Development Foundation will leave Tuesday to take part in the Houston Industrial Exposition a major Southwest event. The show features petrochemical chemical oil and gas refining agricultural product based industries and allied sectors with hundreds of industry representatives in Texas seeking expansion or new production.
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Frank W. Jessen
Austin Area Economic Development Foundation
Houston
South Austin Lions Vote on Club Officers at Meeting
South Austin Lions Club will hold a Tuesday evening meeting at the Tower at 7 p m to elect officers. Newly elected officers will be installed at the June 27 meeting. Plans also include opening of the Little Baseball League with its ceremonies at 2 p m Tuesday.
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David Currie
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Austin High
House Park
William L. McGill
South Austin Lions Club
C. E. Mulholland
Little Baseball League
Texas Rural Phones Get First REA Loan
The first loan contract under the government aid rural telephone program was signed in Washington on May 8. The 35-year loan at 2 percent funds expansion of the Navasota Telephone Company in three Central Texas counties Washington Grimes and Brazos. Congressman W R Poage of Waco witnessed the signing with Deputy REA Administrator George Haggard representing the agency.
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Washington
Trexas
Navasota Telephone Company
Navasota
Texas
Grimes
Brazos
Congress
W. R. Poage
Waco
REA
George Haggard
False Teeth Pledge to Improve Comfort and Fit
A muddled note describes dental plate issues and potential improvements. It mentions loose dentures and the desire for a better fit and comfort. Aimed at readers facing dental discomfort, it hints at remedies or methods to secure a more stable bite.
Unsuitable old remedy marketed to children
An 1867 established company markets Syrup of Black Draught as a mild laxative for children with a sweet spicy taste and easy dosing. Adults are directed to take Ek-Dra powder or granulated form. price is mentioned but not specified.
Hospital Board Tackles Stelle Criticism Probe Report
The Hospital Board asks Executive Director Mayne Kelly to file a written report on Bonnie Flanagan’s criticism of Superintendent Roy M. Stelle. The board reviews alcoholics admission policy, a Moody School gift, and a $5,000,000 annual construction plan while planning short term relief for crowded mental institutions and repairs at several state hospitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayne Skelly
Board For State Hospitals and Special Schools
Bonnie L. Flanagan
Austin
State Schoo For the Deaf
Roy M. Stelle
Kelly
Austin Board of Equalization
Austin State Hospital
New Hospital School
Galveston
W. L. Moody
Moody State School
Lawrence Tarleton
Robertine St. James
Massachusetts
Wil
San Antonio State Hospital
Big Spring
McKnight Eee Hospital
San Angelo
UT's Permanent Fund May Invest In School Bonds
Attorney General Price Daniel's office ruled that the University of Texas permanent fund may invest in bonds issued by independent or common school districts, including those administered by cities. The opinion states school districts are municipalities and eligible for fund investments regardless of city administration.
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University of Texas Permanent Fund
Price Daniel
T. S. Painter
University
United States
Texas
Austin
Weather and temperature outlook across Texas regions
Texas forecast shows warm that will feel hotter in the west and Panhandle on Tuesday and Wednesday. Northwest and Panhandle cooler readings with scattered thundershowers. City specifics include Austin warm with nocturnal readings, and notable data on moon phases and rainfall totals.
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Apd
Rathe
Texas
Panhandle
South Plains
Austin
Sanatis
Olorado
Montopolis
Lake Buchevan
Lake Ravns Ishall
Port Worth
Serio
Galveston
Townsville
Antonio
Drownings Among Boys Aged Fifteen to Eighteen Highlighted
Report notes drownings occur most often within the 15 to 18 year old male group, comparing this age span to other demographics in rising risk. Emphasis rests on preventive awareness and safety considerations for youth activities near water.
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Mrs. Josephine Cartledge
Maggie Belle Taylor
Georgetown
May
Williamson County
Weed-Corley Funeral Home
Lavaca
Congress Ave
Council
Travis
Arthur Cunningham
Atleichin
J. Miller
By Clark
Judiciary Committee
City Zoning Board
Dr. Jessen
South Austin Lions
Capitol
Bernheim Distilling Company, Inc
Louisville
Pam
Willie
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