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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1948
Page
19
Governor Beauford H. Jester announced the Texas Employment Commission will ask the Legislature to cut employer unemployment tax from 5 1/2 percent to 1/2 percent while raising weekly benefits from 18 to 20 dollars. The commission cites a 192 million dollar trust fund and rising job placements as support for the move.
Governor Beauford Jester will be away for ten days. He will attend an Armistice Day parade in the morning, open the duck hunting season at Chocolate Bayou Friday, toast a World War I reunion in Dallas, and spend time with his mother in Corsicana. He plans a deer hunt with his son near Liano and aims for his birthday deer. He returns to Austin Nov 17 for canvassing votes and to Dallas for party meetings.
Williamson County citizens summoned for jury service in the District Court on November 15. Names include Henry Kaminski Henry Pumphrey Andrew Anderson L N Stacker Albert Priesmeyer Werner Rydell Alvin Teichel and others from Taylor Georgetown Hutto Granger Elgin Round Rock Coupland Thorndale and nearby towns.
Planning committee of the Georgetown Club has completed extensive improvement plans. Buster Compton, president, says changes will transform the club house and add a riverfront swimming pool with retaining walls and a low-water dam to create a sizable pool.
The Rev. Larry Stokes pastor of Giddings Methodist Church attends a Bryan seminar on evangelism. He will lead the program segment on organizing a church school on November 11. Attending Friday are Mr. and Mrs. John Longley Fred C. Willard Miss Lizzie McLarty W Moody M F Kidlee and Mrs E H Rost.
Governor Beauford Jester announced on Tuesday that R. J. Bob Potts of Harlingen will be appointed to a six year term on the Texas State Highway Commission starting February 15. Potts, a former Texas A&M professor of highway engineering and citrus farmer, succeeds Fred Knetsch of Seguin who retires this February.
Ben Hur Temple prepares a full day of initiation activities on Friday November 12 led by Potentate Homer Thornberry. Novices will report at 11 a.m. at the Scottish Rite Temple, parade is canceled, and a 3 to 4 30 p.m. entertainment show precedes the 5 p.m. initiation segment and 6 p.m. banquet for over 1000 members plus guests.
The story recalls James Roche arriving in Beaumont in 1902 after Spindletop sparked global oil interest. A pioneer in developing crude oil markets, he secured a 60 day option on a 40 acre refinery site and options on Spindletop oil at 3 cents a barrel. He sold these to the Hogg Swayne Syndicate, forming Producers Oil Company and laying the groundwork for the Texas Company.
The Columbus Citizen reports a respondent poll asking if polls have value. Results show Yes 51 percent, No 26 percent, No opinion 23 percent among readers on election day in Columbus Ohio.
The five day South Texas Fair and Exposition opens Tuesday at the King Ranch in Kingsville. Assault and the King’s Ranch Santa Gertrudis cattle are featured. Conducted tours will showcase the world’s largest ranch, operating since before World War II.
The Rev. Larry Stokes pastor of the Giddings Methodist Church and John Longley Sunday school superintendent will attend the Advance for Christ meeting in Houston on November 15 and 16. The program, arranged with seven or eight other denominations, will acquaint members with church programs for the next four years.
ABILENE November 9 P J Ince territory manager for an implement company was killed when his car collided with a freight train at View ten miles southwest. State Patrol said the crash occurred at 112 a m with Ince alone in the car. A friend following reported honking to warn him as the train approached.
Before washing shirts blouses or other garments check pockets. Lost items may be valuable and contents can ruin the fabric.
The former William B. Travis Apartments become a day hotel named Hotel Guadalupe announced by Gordon Fulcher president of the owner company. About 30 rooms are in use at 1710 Guadalupe with plans to reach 50 as tenants move out while the company continues to operate the hotel.
The Israeli government will submit new information to the Export-Import Bank to back its loan request. Tel Aviv finance experts are gathering data after bank directors asked for additional details.
Toddlers dine with adults and help protect the tablecloth by using a plastic mat at their place. Choose a design that appeals to both boys and girls to keep mealtime tidy.
Leaders at the Southwest Regional Adult Education Conference call the human factor essential to program success. Elden B. Busby J. G. Flowers and Carl W. Huser cited decisive leadership clear goals and training others as keys while stressing worker attitudes mirror leadership. Dr George W Zehmer urged community workshops and local resource assessment for effective adult education.
Edgar Kennedy a 58 year old Keystone Cop era star died in San Fernando California after a long illness. He appeared in more than 500 pictures since 1911 and last acted in RKO comedies Average Man. Once a San Francisco boxer he joined Mack Sennett and later directed for Laurel and Hardy and Charlie Chase. His films include Kid Millions San Francisco Three Men on a Horse A Star Is Born Hollywood Hotel Anchors Aweigh. Broadway appearances included The Better Ole and The Gay Old Bird.
Oveta Culp Hobby wartime WAC director was elected president of the Southern Newspaper Publishers Association on Tuesday. She becomes the first woman to lead the group, with Walter Johnson noting it may mark the first time a national or regional newspaper body is led by a woman. Mrs. Hobby is executive vice president of the Houston Post. her husband, William P. Hobby, is publisher. She succeeds Lisle Baker Jr., who becomes chair of the board.
The SPJST lodge at Taylor will honor veterans on Armistice Day by naming all veterans and their dates as guests of honor at a dance. Supper will be served at 5 p.m. at the hall east of Taylor.
Patrick McKay, 55, was found dead Tuesday in a Saint & Company warehouse where he worked as nightwatchman. An employee returning to the site reported the death, and police attributed it to natural causes.
The Oil Forum reports 45 countries averaged 9,441,692 barrels daily in August, up from 9,403,962 in July and 8,486,700 a year earlier. The biggest rise occurred in Middle Eastern nations as global supply reached new heights.
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