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Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1949

Page

2

State Survey O monitors Central Texas oil lease prices

The General Land Office reported surveys in Central Texas to track oil production and prevailing mineral lease prices. P. D. Craig, head of the mineral division, described ongoing checks, especially near state lands, to support the School Land Board. A recent survey focused on 2000 acres in northwest Hays County. The UT Land Board led by Bascom Giles will auction mineral leases Friday at the Stephen F. Austin Hotel for 43 000 acres, with another sale planned June 7 for about 180 000 acres across bays inlets riverbeds and some upland leases.

General Land Office Texas Coun P. D. Craig Craig School Land Board Hays County University of Texas Land Board Bascom Giles Stephen F. Austin

The Austin American Radio Program 1200 After Hours

The Austin American reports on the late night radio program 1200 After Hours. The feature highlights host lineup, guest interviews, and audience interaction shaping overnight airtime.

The Austin American

Lewis Brothers Switch to Calvert Reserve

TUJUNGA Calif Robert S and John C Lewis switch to Calvert Reserve blended whiskey Calvert Distillers Corp New York City emphasizes its milder mellowness suits moderate tastes 86 8 proof 65 percent grain neutral spirits

Lewis Brothers Calvert Tujunga, Calif Robert S John C. Lewis Calvert Reserve Calvert Distillers Corp New York City TM Wilken Family CO Lawrenceburg Ind

Eight room brick veneer residence permit in Hemphill Park

Residential building activity in May opens with permits for an eight room brick veneer house and garage at 3107 Hemphill Park by Mrs. George H. Harrington costing 34000. Relocation of a existing apartment on the lot is included. Other permits include a two story brick veneer duplex by W D Anderson at 805 West 17th costing 15000 a frame residence at 3405 Clearview for James T Hill costing 10000 and a frame residence at 3403 Windsor Road for Bess Tullos costing 12000.

John C. Eckert Hemphill Park George H. Harrington W. D. Anderson West 17Th Clearview James T. Hill Windsor Road Bess Tullos

Revenue Bond Election Urged in Austin Development Plan

President C. B. Smith urged support for a $7,150,000 revenue bond issue to fund electric light and power, water, and sewer plant improvements. City officials, the Chamber of Commerce, and the Austin Development Foundation endorsed the plan, noting it funds growth without tax or rate increases and urges voter approval on May 16.

Austin C. B. Smith Austin Development Foundation Smith Foundation Board

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