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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1948
Page
2
Austin dog wardens enforce yearly vaccination and licensing to stamp out rabies. Police Chief R D Thorp reports nearly 2,500 strays impounded in two months with nine rabies cases found in November. He notes 566 impounded in two weeks and 1,332 in September under the city ordinance.
An alkaline powder sprinkled on plates helps dentures stay firmly set during talking eating laughing and sneezing. It eliminates gummy pasty tastes and provides a confident secure feeling without gumminess. Available at any dry goods store.
Thomas Coulter Jr. 12, formerly of Austin, was killed when a Luger pistol discharged while he inspected war trophies at a friend's San Antonio home. Funeral services set for 2:30 p.m. at Porter Loring Funeral Home in San Antonio with burial Monday in Fort Worth. Coulter led a Boy Scout unit. a fellow Scout, nine-year-old Anthony Brisbin, was present.
On this day in 1840 the Treaty of Commerce and Navigation between the Republic of Texas and Great Britain was signed for eight years. James Hamilton, a Carolinean, represented Texas abroad though never visiting the Lone Star state. Britain’s acceptance recognized Texas and aimed to keep it as a buffer against US expansion, while also proposing British military protection amid US annexation efforts.
The Rev. Edwin Kautz a sociology professor at Mary Hardin Baylor will fill the pulpit for both services at University Baptist Church as interim pastor Dr Blake Smith attends a week of services at St Charles Avenue Baptist in New Orleans. Kautz has served occasionally as pastor and the choir will be directed by James E Green with Dan Nicholson on organ.
The Wager Memorial Presbyterian Church evening service focuses on youth activities with Nell Teeples presiding. J R Hunnicut Bert Teeples and Norman Summers present talks on Christian themes. Morning sermon by John W Craven son of the pastor and seminary student. Church night Thursday features a harvest supper at 6 30 p m served by church women.
The Mexican Presbyterian Church at 706 Navasota Street will host evangelistic services each evening next week at 7 30 p m led by Rev C C Acevedo pastor of the Mexican Presbyterian Church of Victoria.
Youth of the First Southern Presbyterian Church present Walk As Children of Light at 7 30 p m Sunday as Assembly's Youth Night All Presbyterians observe this night November 14 Our God Gives Courage will be Dr Flynn V Longs topic for the 11 00 a m morning service
Baseball pitchers wear electrically heated jackets to maintain arm warmth and condition during games. The gear aims to prevent injuries by sustaining muscle suppleness in chilly conditions.
Local retailer advertises seasonally reduced prices with $7.50 items marked down to $5.95. Limited stock available and promotions run through the end of the week.
University Methodist Church plans a 11 a m sermon by Dr. Edmund Heinsohn on Skepticism at a Distance with Miss Margaret Staples as soloist and Eldon Sutton on organ. An 7 30 p m service will feature Letters From Christ with the Vesper Choir conducted by Dr. B M Bakkergard and an anthem from the choir.
The Governor's Inter-Agency Committee on Migratory Labor met to review alleged abuses of Latin American migratory workers in Texas. A resolution urged action by the assistant attorney general and Department of Public Safety to amend highway safety codes and prepare corrective legislation for the next session, pending the Governor's approval.
Paul E. Ornelas of 606-A Barton Springs Road faces a failure to stop and render aid charge in Justice of the Peace court connected to injuries of 10-year-old W. E. Baldwin who was struck while in Congress Avenue safety zone. Earlier this week a driving while intoxicated charge was filed. Baldwin was not employed by The American Statesman. He was seriously injured.
Dr. J. W. Edgar announced that all but three schools have returned to full day schedules after renovations. Wooldridge completed the return this week, ending the split-shift term, while Travis Heights Gov alle and Rosedale will keep some grades on half day all year due to overcrowding.
The Disabled American Veterans Lone Star Chapter No. 4 donated recreation equipment to the Travis County Juvenile Home. The gift included a croquet set volleyball basketball soft ball bats and games of checkers and dominoes presented by a chapter committee led by Charles A. Wolfe Thomas R. Greening Judge Frank W. Mc Bee and A. J. Simon to S. L. Bellamy chief probation officer and M. E. Miller superintendent.
All businesses in Luling closed for Armistice Day. A 10 to 11 parade was led by Benton I. McCarley American Legion Post. An afternoon barbecue at the Legion Home fed legionnaires and families, followed by a football game on Eagle Field between former Luling High and Prairie Lea High players.
The Yellowstone National Park weather station records an average annual snowfall near 100 inches. This figure highlights consistent winter accumulation across the park, reflecting typical snow depths and seasonal variability observed at the station.
Dr. Gould Wickey of Washington D C will preach at First English Lutheran Church Sunday morning. He directs the Board of Education of the United Lutheran Church in America and the Association of Church Related Colleges. A budget presentation at 10 15 a m followed by a congregational meeting at 10 46 a m to act on the 1949 budget and elect four vestrymen. Evening events include Lutheran Student Association supper at 5 30 with Lambuth Cox leading, Senior Luther League at 7 30, and midweek classes for prospective members.
Rev John Barclay will deliver the 1055 a m sermon at Central Christian Church. Special music includes Youth Choir anthem and Laura Mae Cullen solo. Christian Youth Fellowship plans a 6 p m supper with guest speaker T M Trimble from the State Department of Education.
Trinity Lutheran Church marks its 10th anniversary with services Sunday at 11 am and 7 30 pm and Wednesday at 8 pm. Pastor Wuthrich will deliver the anniversary sermon "God's Encouragement to Trinity at Its 10th Anniversary." Guest speaker Rev J W Behnken Jr of Houston will speak Sunday night. Rev A F Jesse of Austin will give Wednesday sermon on "The God of the Founders Shall Be Our God."
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