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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1948

Page

12

Resurvey of Eating Places Is Delayed in Austin

City sanitation officer J. E. Hargis said the resurvey of all eating and drinking establishments in Austin is postponed indefinitely to after January. The survey by the US Public Health Service and State Health Department, with city officials, will check compliance with a new city health standard ordinance. The first survey was May 1, with no actions then, but strict measures will follow for the second survey.

Austin J. E. Hargis US Public Health Service State Department of Health Hargis

Corn Feed To Livestock Dominates US Harvest

Four fifths of the corn grown in the United States is fed to livestock while only one fifth is used for human consumption.

The United States

Wrong Song Site The Marseillaise Wrote in Strasbourg

The famous anthem The Marseillaise was composed in Strasbourg rather than Marseilles, Britannica notes, reshaping its historical birthplace narrative and linking the song to the Alsace city’s cultural scene.

Marseilles Strasbourg

Tenure Statute Proposal To Go Before Teachers

The Texas State Teachers Association will seek approval of a uniform tenure contract for teachers at its Dallas convention on November 25. Drafted by the welfare committee in Mineral Wells, the measure would apply to degree holders and start with a one year contract, then extend to two years in a subsequent agreement.

Texas State Teachers Association Dallas Mineral Wells Austin Texas

School board rules on teacher contracts and discharge rights

The document outlines five year contracts for teachers, grounds for discharge, and rights to hearings and appeals. After three years a board may deny another five year contract, with reasons in writing. After eight years a teacher may request reasons and a public or private hearing with evidence allowed for defense. Discharge reasons include inefficiency grave immorality neglect of duty and violations of state or local education regulations.

State Board of Education State Department of Education Board of Education

Service Office for Realtors Urged at Austin Meeting

Austin realtors discuss establishing a central paid executive secretary office funded by member loans at about 3000 dollars. The board of directors was asked to gather information and report later while arbitration committee functions were reviewed.

Austin Real Estate Board Austin Realtors Board of Chester Buratti George Sandlin Claude Wilson The Texas Real Estate Association

Austin Community Chest drive reports reach quota totals

Three divisions in Austin report combined donations of 29102.78 with advances in gifts, employer, school and general solicitation divisions led by Fred Catterall Jr Sterling Sasser Ed Syers and Elizabeth Painter. Campaign aims include 120000 30000 goals and a lingering effect of cost of living on pensioners.

Austin Community Chest Fred Catterall Jr Stephen F. Austin Sterling Sasser Ed Syers C. M. Drake Jr Elizabeth Painter

Newly Divorced Man Held for Swindling

Charles W. Poole, just divorced at 126th District Court, was arrested in the hall by City Detectives K. R. Herbert and Woody Rampy for swindling with worthless checks. Hemphill's Book Store manager T. Crockett English witnessed the arrest.

Charles W. Poole 126Th District Court Poole K. R. Herbert Woody Rampy University of Texas T. Crockett English Hemphill’s Herbert Rampy

Thurman Sentences Four Defendants to Jail

Four defendants were given jail terms in County-at-Law trials Tuesday. Perry Wallace received six months for embezzlement, Leonard Lopez 60 days for theft, Otto Lee Hennech and Joe M. McGinnis 20 days each for theft. Judge Mace Thurman Jr also fined Homebono Garcia $100 plus costs for selling liquor in a wet area without a permit.

Perry Wallace Leonard Lopez Otto Lee Hennech Joe M. McGinnis Mace Thurman Jr Homebono Garcia Garcia

Perry Club Provides Recreation for East Austin Youth

The Perry Club at 2201 East Second Street offers vocational training informal education and recreation for youths aged 16 in East Austin. It provides leisure time activities and vocational guidance to prepare them for later life and is one of 16 Red Feather agencies supported by the Community Chest.

Mary Johnny Austin Perry Club East Second East Austin Red Feather Your Community Chest

Alfalfa Yield Tied to Water Use per Acre

Britannica reports three tons of dry alfalfa per acre require about 2 490 tons of water, indicating high water input for alfalfa production.

Encyclopedia Britannica

John B Metzenberg Joins Calvert Reserve

Chicago yachtsman and paper company vice-president John B. Metzenberg of 5036 Ellis Ave has switched to Calvert Reserve saying Calvert makes a much better tasting highball.

Chicago, Ill John B. Metzenberg Ellis Ave Chicago Calvert Reserve Calvert

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