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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1949

Page

15

Bank Holdup Suspect Under Appeal Bond

Dallas May 18 Federal Judge T Whitfield Davidson set appeal bond at 15000 for Ollie Otto Prince Corsicana car dealer and cattleman under a 10 year sentence for robbing the First State Bank at Rice last August. Prince faces additional robbery charges in Malone and Mount Calm and holds bonds of 12500 and 10000 respectively. Attorney Howard Dailey said Prince could post the bonds and be released within a day or two.

Dallas T. Whitfield Davidson Ollie Otto Prince Corsicana Rice New Orleans Prince Malone Mount Calm Mount Caim Howard Dailey

Harvest and town notes from Travis County farms

Harvest in Manchaca and surrounding Travis County yields an estimated 40 to 50 bushels per acre for oats. Local growers and workers, including Joe Carrington and Dan Searight, are active with hay and potatoes ready to harvest. A.L Smith, nicknamed Whiskey, was noted for his baseball days and stock show judging.

Travis County Manchaca J. W Scoop) Peeler Joe Carrington George Brewer Dan Searight A. L Smith Blanco Whiskey A. L Texas A&m College Houston

Niece-Uncle Vows Stand in Rhode Island Marital Clash

A Providence father who fought for five years to end his daughter's marriage to her uncle learns that an English law cited in Nova Scotia makes the union legal. Rhode Island recognizes Nova Scotian rules, so the 22 year old wife and 44 year old uncle remain married under 32 Henry VIII 38. Assistant Attorney General Archie Smith says action is not possible to void the union.

Providence R. I Henry VIII England Archie Smith Rhode Island Smith

Texarkana Negro Families Seek Federal School Injunction

Parents of six Negro students petition a federal district court against Texarkana Independent School District alleging segregation in Dunbar High School, unjust travel distance, lack of advanced courses, and no junior college for Negro students. The filing mirrors a similar suit from Tyler.

Texarkana Federal District Court Independent School District of H. W. Stillwell Sr Tyler Dunbar High School Dunbar

Lampasas Fire Chief Elected Delegate

Lampasas Fire Chief Leo Bales was elected official representative of the Central Texas District at the Texas Fireman's Association convention in Gatesville. The state meeting will be in Galveston in June, with Lampasas set to host the next convention in October.

Lampasas Texas Fireman's Association Gatesville Leo Bales Lee Poole John Ernest Wendell Field Henri Emma Guthrie Gene Dickens John Bales Joe Johnson

Health Officer Named At New Braunfels

The New Braunfels City Commission has appointed Dr. Walter Karbach as city health officer effective June 1, succeeding the late Dr. R. Wright.

New Braunfels New Braunfels City Commission Walter Karbach R. Wright

War veteran and six children vanish from St Louis Park park camp

William Hickinbotham, a 39 year old war veteran with six children, left a park settlement after living 13 days in an abandoned farmhouse area. Police report a man named Bean sought details about the family and claimed to plan moving them to his Affton home.

ST. Louis INS William Hickinbotham Bean Hickinbothams Affton Forest Park

Marble Falls Seeks $250000 Water Works Bond Issue

Marble Falls plans a revenue bond issue totaling $250000 to fund a complete and adequate water works system for the city. Mayor R. O. Smith announced the plan, with the bond order expected within two weeks.

Marble Falls R. O. Smith

Scholl Comal Trial Is Reset

District Judge John R. Fuchs reset the trial of former Sheriff W A Doc Scholl for September 12. Scholl faces a bribery indictment. He noted only four jurors remained after challenges and would appoint a jury commission at the defense request.

New Braunfels John R. Fuchs W. A Doc) Scholl Scholl Fuchs

Marble Falls High School Announces Monday Closure

Marble Falls High School will close Monday following commencement at the school auditorium. Baccalaureate services are set for Sunday at 11 am in the auditorium. Honor students include valedictorian Dorothy Jean Wolf and salutatorian Abbie Lain Hammons.

Marble Falls Spb Marble Falls High School Dorothy Jean Wolf Bbie Lain Hammons

FASTEETH Improves Comfort for Dentures with No Taste

Consumers are urged to use FASTEETH powder to secure dentures. It claims to keep false teeth in place so wearers can eat talk sneeze and laugh without slipping. The product is described as alkaline and without gummy taste and is available at drug stores.

Lampasas High School to Close 1949 Class Exercises

Lampasas Texas May 18 The Lampasas High School 1949 class of 78 students will close this week with class day exercises. Rev H Daniel Morgan Brownwood will deliver the baccalaureate sermon Sunday evening. Members of the class will run the program. Youth Chooses Democracy serves as the theme of the program.

Lampasas H. Daniel Morgan Brownwood

Marble Falls selects rodeo duchess for Burnet event

Marble Falls High School selects Marylou Holland a junior to serve as duchess for the Marble Falls delegation at the Burnet rodeo next week.

Marble Falls Burnet Rodeo Duchess Marylou Holland Burnet

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