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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1949

Page

15

Baylor Stadium Fund Raisers Eye Top Local Goal

Baylor stadium fund raisers report $44,800 raised at the Friday meeting toward a $50,000 local goal for a new Baylor University stadium in Waco. The Thursday 6:30 p.m. session at the Texas Home Economics Tea Room aims to push the total over the line via bonds, seat options, and donations. The statewide goal is $1,500,000 and the Austin drive began Oct. 25.

Baylor Stadium Baylor University Waco Texas Nomics Tea Room San Jacinto Boulevard Austin Area

Support in Christmas Seal Month Urged

Governor Allan Shivers urged Texans to support Christmas Seal Month from November 21 to December 25. The proclamation designates this period for Texas Tuberculosis Association seal sales to fund disease control efforts. Officials ask for generous public participation.

American Capitol Allan Shivers Gov Shivers Texas Tuberculosis Association

Blind women earn first Red Cross home nursing certificate for the blind

Six Austin women completed a Red Cross home nursing course for the blind earning certificates taught by Miss Rebecca Pond. The program began Oct 19 and covered 32 skills including temperature assessment medicine administration bed making with patients and infant care.

Austin Red Cross Rebecca Pond American Red Cross United States E. Allen Home Nursing Committee Allen Miss Pond Henry Holman Evelyn Beniker Ruth Jullmen Stackenridge Albert R. Davie Arno Nowotny Jimmie McKenzie the Red Cross

Austin Symphony Plans First Drive In Concert

The Austin Symphony Orchestra under Ezra Rachlin will present the world s first drive in symphony on November 13 at the Chief Drive-In Theater. A 12 ft platform will give all patrons a clear view. admission is 1.90 per car. Newsreel coverage and national feature potential are eyed.

Austin Symphony Austin Symphony Orchestra Ezra Rachlin Louis Novy Rachlin

Legion Appoints Solon To Lead Campaign In Texas

San Saba Wednesday was named chairman for the 20th District American Legion committee sponsoring adoption of the constitutional amendment on the November 8 ballot to abolish the poll tax requirement for voting. Joe Spurlock of Fort Worth, state Commander, named chairmen for each of the 3% state senatorial districts to carry the campaign against the poll tax. Spurlock noted that all veterans discharged from the armed forces since 1939 may vote in the election without the poll tax.

Reuben Senterfitt San Saba American Legion Committee Joe Spurlock Fort Worth

Telephone official to address Jaycees luncheon

Austin Jaycees members will attend a noon luncheon at the Driskill Hotel on Thursday. George Brown of Southwestern Bell Information Department in Dallas will speak and present a music and speech projection demonstration with a mirror reflection.

Austin

US Jaycee Chief Arrives Here Today for Busy One-Day Visit

The US Junior Chamber of Commerce chief Cliff Cooper arrives in Austin for a packed one day schedule. He will meet Governor Allen Shivers at 3 p.m. and attend a cocktail hour dinner at the Hitching Post at 5 30. The Austin Civic Theater hosts a Drunkard performance at Saengerrunde Hall for Cooper and party. Cooper, 33, is a Texas native and former UT student now with an Alhambra pump firm.

US Junior Chamber of Commerce Cliff Cooper Taylor Glass Allen Shivers Dallas Cooper Hitching Post Austin Civic Theater Saengerrunde Hall of Civic Theater University of Texas

City Council Sets Quiet Session With Waller Creek Contract

The City Council plans a routine Thursday session highlighted by awarding a concrete culvert contract for Waller Creek on Speedway north of Shipe playground. Lowest bid was Richard Schmidt and Son at 8343.85, opened Tuesday.

Waller Creek Speedway Shipe Playground Tucsdey Richard Schmidt

Cagudine Liquid Hewwarne Rele Diamant to Feke

A mysterious release describes Cagudine as a liquid hewwarne with claims of delight and rapid work effects. The text references Diamant and a new headathe ending neural a, urging use as directed with a mention of LIQUID Capucine.

FASTEETH Promises All‑Day Secure Dentures

An advertisement touts FASTEETH as a powder that keeps false teeth firmly in place with a non gummy taste. It claims no nausea and an alkaline formula that reduces odor while offering comfort during talking laughing and sneezing. Available at drug stores. It also suggests buying US savings bonds.

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