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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1950
Page
7
Judge Tom Johnson said based on Washington census figures Travis County is properly opening polls at 7 a m on election day up from 8 a m in prior years. He noted final totals were not official yet but he may take judicial notice of the national figure.
Two Austin physicians and Navy Reservists Dr. Charles E. Davis and Dr. Douglas W. Terry were activated and reported to Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio. They will retain Navy rank and uniform as they serve to relieve Navy medical staffing.
A mixed review notes John Ford directs John Wayne in a tale of Indian fighting on the Rio Grande with Wayne’s son Claude Jarman Jr. Maureen O’Hara also stars while the script portrays transformation in Wayne’s performance. The piece also briefly reviews Cassino to Korea and Union Station as a solid sleeper with brisk action and suspense centered on a kidnapping at a union station.
Twenty three homeless coeds were given temporary shelter Friday night after a wind swept fire gutted their boarding house at 2500 Whitis Avenue. Dorothy Gebauer, dean of women at the University of Texas, said all the girls had been taken in by student friends in dormitories and sorority houses. The blaze at the Whitehall Co op started by short circuited wiring in the basement, Fire Chief John Woody said. Miss Gebauer sought permanent lodging for the group.
Members of the Texas Personnel and Management Association raised 204 dollars and 38 cents to aid coeds displaced by a fire that partially destroyed a boarding house at 2500 Whitis Avenue near the University of Texas. The luncheon on campus heard of the plight from Master of Ceremonies C. C. Welhausen.
The listing outlines showtimes and film pairings across multiple venues including CAPITOL AUSTIN VARSITY RITZ YANK SOUTH and TEXAS through the week. Notable titles include The Story Gr. Joe China Sky Broken Arrow Range Lands Atom Man versus Strange Bargain and Back to BettyAnn among others with start times from early afternoon to late evening.
Clifford Smith a Capital City hardware salesman was elected unanimously Friday as president of the Capital City Kiwanis Club to succeed Starr Kealhofer. George Schutze withdrew his name due to business duties, and Smith was chosen by acclamation.
Court actions include divorces granted for J. E. Sluder versus Norris Sluder and several other divorce filings. Names include Neal, Jones, Brown, Nandin, Griffin, and DeLeon with name change for Fred Milton Jones Jr. Tax recovery suit filed by Continental Supply against State. Guardian and administrator appointments listed. minor estate matters. Also marriage licenses issued and new car registrations recorded.
Newly appointed members of the Home Service Committee met at Red Cross headquarters to plan veteran and dependent support. They will meet monthly as a policy body with Joe C. Carrington as chairman and C. L. Higgins as an ex officio member.
Dr Rhea Williams league director told Kiwanis members at the Stephen F Austin Hotel that adult spectators often abuse officials during high school games. He praised officials but noted curses abuse and even assaults. One school has been suspended and two more under investigation for unsportsmanlike conduct.
An old advertisement touts a blood tonic claiming to stimulate stomach digestive juices and strengthen weak blood with a regimen called Aak Teen and S.S.S. The copy emphasizes restoring energy and vitality over a long period, noting a favorite family breed tone and a 71 year association.
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