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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1950

Page

18

Venereal Disease Decline Reported in Texas First Four Months

State Health Officer W. Cox announced that Texas VD cases through four months show declines from 1949. The report lists 4 467 syphilis and 7 659 gonorrhea cases, down 1 934 and 1 019 respectively, about 30 and 12 percent. Since 1943 the state has treated 95 000 patients at two centers while local clinics handle gonorrhea and education programs remain a priority.

Texas Oe W. Cox Cox Ment State Health Department Rocky Mount Hospital Overton Mission Medical Center San Antonio

St. Edwards Readies Examination Schedule

St Edward s University to hold final exams Friday through Wednesday for freshmen sophomores and juniors. Registrar Brother Simon Scribner CSC notes seniors pursuing graduation will take exams through Friday.

St. Edwards St. Edward's University Simon Scribner CSC

Public Records of Multiple Courts and Change of Name

District and county court filings show divorce actions including Malvagene L. King versus Bruce M. King and Yollie Jackson versus Arthur Jackson, with other cases in district courts and a name change granted for Beverly Ann Hutchins. Several theft and assault related charges appear, plus listed marriage licenses issued and assorted vehicle makes associated with registrars.

126Th District Court Jack Roberts Malvagene L. King Bruce M. King Yollie Jackson Arthur Jackson Josephine Garcia Herrera Dorotea Herrera Herman Brown Et al Scottish American Mortgage Company, Limited Harris Gardner Beverly Ann Hutchins

Ropers Attorney Seeks Hearing On Crow Slaying Sentence

Dr C H Roper seeks a Court of Criminal Appeals rehearing for a five year sentence after the fatal shooting of McCreary Crow in the Roper yard. Dan Moody argued the self defense charge was defective and prejudicial, saying it allowed a qualified instruction instead of a proper affirmative standard. The case, in which Mrs Roper testified amid a courtroom crowd, was affirmed six weeks ago and now awaits a ruling within weeks after oral argument.

Capitol C. H. Roper McCreary Crow Court of Criminal Appeals Dan Moody Roper Crew Dripping Springs Moody Crow

Ex-Wife Appeals 1946 Property Settlement Case

Mrs Edna G Novy appeals a 1946 property settlement in the dispute with Jim Novy. The suit filed November 19 1949 in the 126th District Court seeks reexamination of oil wells in Luling and extensive real estate. Arguments were presented by Everett L Looney for Mrs Novy and W R Smith and Jack Sparks for Mr Novy.

Third Civil Appeals Court Edna G. Novy Jim Novy Novy Tarrant County W. R. Smith Jack Sparks

Harvard Founders and 1636 College Roots

Harvard, the first American college, traces its founding to 1636 by men educated at Emmanuel College Cambridge. The article notes the college's early origin and ties to English education.

Harvard Emmanuel College Cambridge

Graduation Plans Announced For Seton School of Nursing

Graduation exercises for Seton School of Nursing were announced for Sunday. Mass at 8 a.m. in the hospital chapel with Rev. Edward Matocha delivering the baccalaureate sermon. Commencement at 3 p.m. in Seton Hall Auditorium with Bishop Louis J. Reicher presiding and Dr. George E. Clark Jr. as principal speaker. Diplomas presented by Bishop Reicher and Rev. Matocha. Sixty reception and pin presentation follow. Graduates include Graciela Arce Xena Barkis Maureen Downs Mary Jean Bistetter Freddie Lieber Jeanette Malinak Mildred Pesek Clemenina Ramos Irene Richey Margaret Untermeyer Jeannie Valenzuela Mary Vrazel Loretta Zrubek.

Seton School of Nursing Hospital Chapel Edward Matocha Seton Hall Louis J. Reicher Austin George E. Clark Jr Reicher Matocha Basil Seton Hospital Clarence L. Scott Graciela Arce Laredo Xena Lou Barkis Fort Stockton Maureen Downs Seguin Mary Jean Bistetter Freddie Lieber Castroville Jeanette Malinak Dime Box Mildred Pesek New Braunfels Clemenina Ramos Irene Richey la Feria Margaret Untermeyer Columbus Jeannie Valenzuela Stockdale Mary Vrazel Elgin Loretta Zrubek Bartlett

Red Bud Trail Paving Starts

County Commissioner Sam N Alfred announced the start of paving on one mile of Red Bud Trail west from West Lake Drive. Property owners along the road raised 5000 dollars to cover asphalt costs. The court awarded C. E. Hanlon of 6509 Georgetown Road a contract to relocate and replace 1900 feet of water pipe on Springdale Road at ninety cents per foot.

Sam N. Alfred West Lake Drive County Commissioners Court Pavny C. E. Hanlon Georgetown Road Springdale Road

Icy Saints' Days Frosts Named in Siberia

In Siberia, late spring frosts are called icy saints' days per the Encyclopaedia Britannica. The term refers to a recurring weather pattern and is noted in historical weather customs recorded by Britannica.

Siberia

Movie theater schedule with many studios listed

The page lists showings across Paramount Capitol Ritz Chief North South and other theaters with titles like The Man, Through Petau sa Ser, Hunters, Clapton Feature, On the Town, Captive, Frontier, Mr. with Evelyn Keyes, Santa Pass and more, noting start times and star actors in a busy cinema schedule.

Evelyn Keyes Santa

St Ignatius School to graduate eighth graders Sunday

Graduation services for eleven eighth grade students of St Ignatius Martyr will be held at 9 a m mass at St Ignatius Church. Graduates include Glenda Griffice Matt Quigley Martha Boswell Thomas Harry Doris Heep Shirley Wingate Douglas Moore Mary Nelligan Alice McBride Valjean Dilworth and Don Smith. Mothers club will host a breakfast at Green Pastures after the service.

St. Ignatius, Martyr St. Ignatius Church Glenda Griffice Matt Quigley Martha Boswell Thomas Harry Doris Heep Shirley Wingate Douglas Moore Mary Nelligan Alice McBride Valjean Dilworth Don Smith Mothers Club Green Pastures A. P. Dilworth Chester Heep

Shriners Set Annual Ceremony and Parade Route

The Ben Hur Shrine Temple will hold its spring ceremonial Friday led by Potentate Holland Page. A downtown parade at 4 p m features all Shrine units in colorful uniforms, traveling from Second Street north on Congress to 11th Street then around the Capitol and toward the Shrine Temple at 18th and Lavaca.

Ben Hur Shrine Holland Page Sixth Congress Page Second Street Congress Avenue 11Th Street Capitol Colorado Shrine Temple 18Th and Lavaca

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