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Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1948

Page

3

Well Child Conference Aids Austin Families

The Well Child Conference at 1414 Lavaca offers free pediatric exams and immunizations, dietary guidance, and sanitary demonstrations for children up to age six. It provides individualized parent instruction and regular checkups for kids from needy homes, part of 16 agencies funded by the Austin Community Chest.

Austin Well Child Lavaca Kellys Well Child Conference The Austin Community Chest

North Austin Lions Get Charter Tonight

The North Austin Lions Club will receive its charter at a 7:30 p m dinner in the Stephen F. Austin Hotel. Virgil Minear district governor will present it. Herb C. Perry Lions International official will speak. Rev Charles A Sumners of the Austin Lions will give a bell and gavel. W T Williams Jr chairs the local club.

North Austin Lions Club Lions International Stephen F. Austin Lions Club Virgil Minear Herb C. Perry Charles A. Sumners Austin Lions Club W. T. Williams Jr North Austin

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Aid Constipation Relief

Dr Edwards promotes Olive Tablets sold in drugstores as a gentle remedy for constipation. The ad claims the tablets act on both upper and lower bowels to produce more natural movements with complete satisfaction and no fright. Pricing listed as 15¢ and 30¢.

Dr. Edwards

Wage Increases Called ECA Aim

Cincinnati November 17 Paul G Hoffman head of the Economic Cooperation Administration outlined the Marshall Plan goal as a one third rise in average European income over four years. He said recovery would ensure solvency for Europe and deter aggression by preserving unity and strength against communist ideologies.

Cincinnati Paul G. Hoffman Europe Hoffman America

Winter Fatigue Warning Promotes Denver Mud Remedy

Doctors warn that exposure and fatigue aid cold onset and recommend Denver Mud for adults and children. The ad urges getting Denver Mud from a local druggist and highlights quick relief for chest and backaches amid winter fatigue.

Denver Adv

Texas Builds First Presidential Mansion in 1837

The Republic of Texas appropriated 6000 in promissory notes to buy G. R. Lubbock’s Main Street residence near the Rice Hotel for the chief executive. An additional 2000 funded completing and furnishing the white house in a suitable manner. Only two presidents lived there, Mirabeau B. Lamar not occupying it for the full term as capital moved to Austin. A second mansion was later built in Austin under Judge Waller’s supervision.

Republic of Texas G. R. Lubbock Main Street Riceotel White House Mirabeau B. Lamar National Capital Austin Waller Republic

Dairyman Heir Plans Easy Life With Danish Inheritance

Erik Gunnar Seaburg, a 58 year old dairy foreman in Chicago, believes he will quit his $79 weekly job and move or stay in Denmark after inheritance of 3,000,000 Danish kroner about $600,000 from his aunt Mrs. Heny Hansen. The transfer hinges on Denmark’s National Bank approving the cross border remittance. If not possible, he may still consider Copenhagen but fears losing the dream of easy wealth.

Chicago Erik Gunnar Seaburg Seaburg Copenhagen Heny Hansen

North Austin Lions to Receive Charter Dinner

The North Austin Lions Club formed last month will receive its charter with a 7 30 p m ceremony at the Stephen F. Austin Hotel. Virgil Minear district governor will present the charter with Aust in Lions Club President Charles A Sumners, and W T Williams Jr leads the new club meeting Thursday nights at Hyde Park Christian Church.

North Austin Lions Club Stephen F. Austin Herb C. Perry The Lions International Austin Lions Club Charles A. Sumners Virgil Minear W. T. Williams Jr

Buick Restyles 1949 Models With Modern Styling

Flint Michigan reports Buick announces 1949 cars will be completely restyled with full length fenders lower wider grilles curved windshield rear window chrome-ringed port holes and roomier interiors. New engines will have increased horsepower with self adjusting hydraulic valve lifters and shorter wheelbase. Public display in dealer showrooms set for November 26.

Flint Mich Buick

Two Llano School Buildings Sold Under Consolidation Plan

Llano School Board president M. D. Buster reports the sale of two Llano County buildings. The Evergreen structure sold to W. S. Laremore for 176.50 and the Bennett school to Allen Hopson for 130. Land reverting to the original common school tracts.

Llano M. D. Buster

Speech Therapy Work Discussed at Exchange Club

University of Texas associate professor Jesse J. Villarreal spoke on speech correction work at UT Speech Clinic housed in a barber shop building at 23rd and Tom Green Street. He noted clients ages three to 60 with diverse needs from bilingual dialects to aphasia and stuttering and that some outside the university travel 80 to 100 miles weekly for treatment. The Exchange Club's Thanksgiving lunch will be held next Wednesday noon at the Driskill Hotel with wives of members invited.

Jesse J. Villarreal University of Texas Exchange Club Villarreal 23Rd and Tom Green Street Driskill Hotel

Securities Traders Convene in Dallas

About 400 securities traders and investment bankers, largely from the East, gathered in Dallas for the National Security Traders Association convention as it neared its end. NSTA president R Victor Mosley of Philadelphia said Dallas was chosen to acquaint eastern traders with the local group and lauded Texas growth.

Dallas National Security Traders Association Convention R. Victor Mosley Philadelphia NSTA Texas

Growth drives capital needs for new and developing enterprises

A speaker emphasized expanding financial and security opportunities to match growth. He argued that capital is essential for new and developing ventures and noted the large and growing class of current and future investors.

Former AP Man Dies in Rahway at 42

Frank H. MacMillen 42 former Associated Press financial news writer died in Rahway New Jersey late Tuesday. He was a familiar figure in AP financial desk circles and contributed to early market reporting during his tenure.

Rahway N. J Frank H. MacMillen Associated Press Financial News

Mueller home hair treatment promises growth at home

Mr Hudgins of Vivian Louisiana shares pride in a new head of hair after Mueller treatment. The ad claims 2 month results with scalp cleansing dandruff killing bacteria and growth stimulation. A two day clinic by S J Mueller opens tomorrow at a hotel from 10 AM to 7 PM.

Mueller Trichologists W. A. Hudgins Vivian Louisiana Mueller Mueler Houston Dallas San Antonio Hudgins S. J. Mueller The

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