Newsboys Rally for Travis County Savings Bonds Drive
Newspaper carriers will distribute 16000 leaflets urging subscribers to invest in Savings Bonds as part of the Independence Drive. Pat Fincher notes leaflets target subscribers only. Fred C. Morse says the campaign extends payroll deduction bond buying and bond a month plan. A June 5 program will feature a replica Liberty Bell in Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travis County
Pat Fincher
The
American Statesman
Gus Edson
Fred C. Morse
Austin
Morse
Liberty Bell Replica Arrives Saturday for Savings Bond Drive
The Liberty Bell replica will be displayed this Saturday in front of the Paramount Theater as part of the Savings Bonds Independence Drive. The article recalls the bell history from its 1750 origin to its crack and preservation, noting its symbolic role in American memory and tourism in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Bell
Independence Hall
Philadelphia
John W. Snyder
Paramount Theater
Provincial Assembly of
Pennsylvania
State House
Combined UT County effort curbs juvenile delinquency
Travis County probation officer Frank Campbell outlines a joint program with the University of Texas Testing and Guidance Bureau led by Dr. H. T. Manuel. Since last fall ten juveniles have been referred for diagnostic exams including aptitude tests and projective measures like the Rorschach. The goal is to determine if emotional disturbances drive delinquency or result from it, guiding treatment and potential rehabilitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Campbell
Travis County
Campbell
University of Texas
H. T. Manuel
Testing and Guidance Bureau
Tom Blackwell
Dr. Blackwell
LCRA Approves 1000 Dollar Boat Dock Space at Lake Austin
LCRA directors authorize about 1000 dollars to furnish a municipal boat dock at Lake Austin to house a service boat for the authority. The dock contract, near the LCRA building, was awarded last week to W. L. Sraven Jr. for 3127.50 dollars and a supplemental contract will add LCRA housing facilities, to be awarded by the City Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lower
Colorado River Authority
Lake Austin
LCRA
W. L. Sraven Jr
City Taxpayers Face Deadline On Municipal Taxes
The city warns that Wednesday marks the deadline to pay municipal taxes without a penalty. Delinquent accounts after that date face a 5 percent penalty plus 1 percent interest. A 60 day grace was granted for the penalty. interest at 0.5 percent per month continues. Thursday sees two months overdue and a full 1 percent interest.
J Frank Dobie to autograph new book at Texas Book Store
J Frank Dobie will autograph copies of The Ben Lilly Legend at the Texas Book Store located at 2244 Guadalupe Street. The signing takes place Thursday from 3 to 5 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Frank Dobie
Ben Lilly
Group Studies Appeal Over Medical Building
Planning partners study appealing a City Zoning Board decision to the City Council over a $500,000 medical arts building at West 16th and Rio Grande. Board recommended keeping residential B zoning. a commercial zone is needed for a five-story project amid neighborhood protests. Attorney W. R. Smith represents the partnership. he is expected back soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Zoning Board of Adjustment
West 16Th and
Rio Grande Streets
J. Novy
W. R. Smith
Smith
Novy
Downtown stores to upgrade facilities after city permit action
Permits for remodeling at Bohn Brothers department store 517 Congress Avenue cost 15000 while a cooling tower replacement at E M Scarbrough and Sons department store costs 12000. City building inspector's office filed suit Tuesday to enforce the improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress Avenue
Bohn Brothers Department
E. M. Scarbrough and Sons Department
Realtors Drop Earnest Money Contract Plans
The Austin Real Estate Board halted any move to adopt an earnest money contract after 30 minutes of debate. George W. Sandlin of the Texas Real Estate Association and Texas Real Estate Commission warned the contract could violate the Real Estate Licensing Act by implying legal practice. Clint Little urged withdrawal from further discussion, citing concerns over realtor attorney relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Real Estate Board
George W. Sandlin
The
Texas Real Estate Association
Texas Real Estate Commission
Clint Little
Little
Travis County
Also Mentioned on This Page
BY Abe Welner
London
Richard Henry Lee
Virginia
Lee
Congress
Committees of Safety and Inspection
J. Bancroft Sellers
Normandy
D-Day
Janet Collett
Austin High
June Cocran
Peggy Pegram
Martha McKay
Mary Kate Wendler
Frances Isaac
Neal Douglass
Sesqui
Bob Phinney
Texas National Capital Sesquicentennial Commission
National Capital Sesqui
Commodore E. H. Perry
Dobie
Peggy Menefee
1407
North Cor
Ness
Clemmie Frels
Jane Butler
Allene Cox
Neal
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!