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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1948

Page

13

Obituary notices for Higginbotham Sheets Reed McMillin and Cade

Funeral services were held for Charlie C. Higginbotham 58 a former Austin resident who died in Port Arthur. Other obituaries include Mrs Vista B Sheets Private First Class Darrell D Reed killed in France in 1944 and Daniel Jefferson McMillin. Mrs Mary Vivian Cade 85 to be buried at Memorial Park with extensive pallbearer and honorary lists. John Lewis King Felix E McCullough services listed with burial at Memorial Park Fiskville Cemetery and Memorial Park respectively.

Charlie C. Higginbotham Austin Port Arthur Weed Corley John K. Beery M. M. Cousin Jess Cartwright Paul Taylor Glen Bates Ed Howard W. D. Taylor Memorial Park Vista B. Sheets Vista Buena Sheets Wilkes Funeral Darrell PD. Reed Darrell D. Reed France McMahan Cook Funeral Home Horace Shelton Daniel J. McMillin Daniel Jefferson McMillin Mary Vivian Cade Capitol Heights Baptist Church L. R. Cole Fitzhugh Cemetery Tom Johnson Wiley Johnson Ruff Johnson L. R. Parsons Steve Heffington Muriel Kullenberg John Lewis King W. C. Hartgrove Fiskville Cemetery Felix E. McCullough Cook Funeral Dr. Lewis Speaker Alvin Gibson Snooky Ross T. W. Buck Clyde Nowotney Trueman Brooks Edgar Ray Hazel S. McCullough D. T. McCull

Murray Favors 8 Point Economy Plan For Postwar Growth

CIO President Philip Murray proposed an eight point program to stabilize the economy before defense spending and European aid fade. The plan includes price controls, excess profits tax, inventory controls, anti monopoly actions, farm price floor, a $1 minimum wage and social security, public housing, and plant expansion. Murray did not call for a fourth postwar wage increase.

Portland Ore CIO Philip Murray Murray

Venezuelan President Reported Under Arrest

Unofficial reports from Willemstad say President Romulo Gallegos of Venezuela has been placed under house arrest by dissident Army leaders who demand his resignation and a new coalition government. Confirmation could not be obtained from Caracas as censorship was imposed by decree.

Willemstad Curacao Romulo Gallegos Venezuela Caracas

German Missionaries Leave Nation for Good

Three German missionaries from the Order of the Sacred Heart, arriving from Germany, plan to spend their lives on New Britain in the South Pacific. Father John H. Hoevekamp said they hope to stay there as he cited a bleak horizon for Germany.

New York Germany South Pacific Order of the Sacred Heart New Britain New Guinea John H. Hoevekamp

Noted Children's Author Dies in Santa Fe at 46

Carolyn Ten Eyck Appleton, noted children's book author and artist, died in Santa Fe at age 46 after an extended illness. She passed away at her mother home on Sunday morning.

Santa Fe Santa Fe, N, LL Carolyn Ten Eyck Appleton

Weather data summary for Austin with temperatures and moon phases

Reading shows Monday sunrise 7 04 am sunset 5 31 pm moon at 1 13 pm new moon on the 30th. Highest temperature since January 1 reached 103 degrees with a west temperature reading of 1 (incomplete). River forecast indicates 11.56 feet near top.

Austin Ictency

World Circling Flier Crashes in Alaska

Mrs Richarda Morrow-Tait 24 the round the world British aviatrix and navigator Michael Townsend escaped injury after a forced landing along the Alaska highway between Fairbanks and Tok 200 miles southeast of Fairbanks. The plane sustained wing tip and gear damage. They were flown to Elmendorf Field after an emergency pickup by a B17 escort and rescue squadron aircraft. The cause remains undetermined amid prior engine trouble reports.

Fairbanks Alaska Richarda Morrow-Tait Michael Townsend Elmendorn Field Anchorage Tok Northway Tanacross Alaska Highway Patrol Elmendorf Field

Gesell Warns Spanking Harms Children At Age Two

ATLANTIC CITY Nov. 21 Dr Arnold Gesell a Yale psychologist cautioned that spanking is especially harmful as children approach 21 2 years old Often they seem obstinate or perverse but are actually learning opposites Yes and no mine yours come and go He urged parents to guide impulses into constructive play rather than beat or ignore misbehavior and noted the American Academy of Pediatrics formed a mental growth and development section to promote mental hygiene by pediatricians.

Atlantic City Arnold Gesell Gesell Clinic of Child Development Yale University American Academy of Pediatrics Academy Sunday

Wichita Falls Wreck Kills Girl and Injures Three

Robbie Biggers, 16, was killed and three youths injured when the car they rode in collided with a parked truck in Wichita Falls. Funeral for Miss Biggers set for Monday in Jean. Police investigate a report of a second vehicle involved that fled the scene. The death marks the fourth traffic fatality in the city this year.

Wichita Falls Robbie Biggers Miss Biggers Jean

Freighter Rob ert Hobson Freed and Towed for Repairs

The Great Lakes ore freighter Robert Hobson was blown aground Friday night and freed Sunday. It was towed to shipyards at Superior Wisconsin for repairs after crashing into a concrete pier at the Duluth Superior Bay Channel entrance. The excursion vessel Wayne, blown from its moorings, was moved to another dock for repairs.

Duluth, Minn Great Lakes Robert Hobson Superior Wis Hobson Duluth Superior Bay Wayne

Austin Woman Badly Injured in Car Wreck

Ruth Dyke a 37 year old resident of 3006 Bowman Avenue remained in serious condition Sunday night at Seaton Hospital with head injuries after a collision on Farm Road 620 near Highway 29. She suffered scalp lacerations and was reported by highway patrol to have been injured in the Sunday night crash.

Ruth Dyke Bowman Avenue Seaton Hospital

College Student Dies Of Injuries In Sorority Fire

A Cortland State Teachers College senior died from injuries and 10 other women were injured when a sorority house caught fire early Sunday in Cortland New York.

Cortland, N. Y Cortland State Teachers College

Oil Industry Figure Dies in Ranger at 85

Henry H. Hank Herman an 85 year old oil industry figure died Sunday at Ranger. A native of Willow Grove Pennsylvania he worked as a driller and contractor in Pennsylvania West Virginia Ohio and Oklahoma before moving to Ranger at the 1918 oil boom.

Ranger Henry H Hank) Herman Willow Grove Pennsylvania West Virginia Ohio Oklahoma

Classified Rates Effective January 1 1948

The notice outlines two papers one price with a 15 word minimum and daily publication rules. It notes ad subjects, formatting, and that space rates are available on request. It reserves edits and admits limited liability for one insertion error with adjustments due within days.

Bere Anc Statesman

Autos for sale in Austin area from 1939 to 1949 models

Numerous used cars offered by private owners and garages in Austin. Listings include 1948 Buick Roadmaster Sedan at 3100 dollars, 1947 Chrysler Windsor sedan, 1941 Desoto and Cadillac convertibles, 1949 Ford Tudor, 1946 Dodge four door, and other makes with prices, mileage notes, and contact details. Some require visits or trades, many emphasize low mileage, extras, and original owners.

1214 West Ltd

For Sale Cars and Trade Offers in Austin Area

1948 FORD Tudor sedan in like new condition with radio and heater. 1940 OLDSMOBILE two door sedan with radio heater and new seat covers. 1939 PLYMOUTH coupe one owner good condition. 1940 STUDEBAKER two door, overhauled, radio heater tires $850. 1947 KAISER with extras, call to inspect. 1941 deluxe fordor Chevrolet radio good mechanics. 1938 PACKARD sedan 120 inch wheelbase, very good car. 1942 PLYMOUTH tudor overhauled with new tires, $1250. 1942 CHEVROLET Aero sedan radio heater owner doctor, $1195. All in Austin area with contact numbers.

Ora East 10Th Motoramp R&h Studebaker LA Salle Oldsmobile Plymouth Zein Kaiser Red River Street Porc Tudor Austin Vy Cary Vo Potteck Tudor Ford Columbia Rio Grande Pontiac Dodge Ford Chevrolet O.K Yen ALL Traders Exchange Trinity H. P. Gartep Hauke Y. Smykal W. H Caswell Ave Nyshed Schulz Barton Springs Road Pecan Grove Barton Springs Ro Road

Vintage Car Lot Offers Classic Models with Prices

Classified car list includes 1948 Chevrolet Club Coupe Fleet master new extras 2500 1948 Jeep Sedan Delivery new 1947 Chevrolet Convertible 7000 miles extras 1947 Plymouth 40 Special Deluxe 1947 Pontiac 8 4 door like new 1946 Ford Club Coupe with extras 1946 Ford 2 door 18000 miles with extras 1941 Plymouth 2 door low miles 1940 Olds 6 Club Coupe one owner 1940 Convertible Coupe extra nice 1939 Ford 85 Coupe like new 1937 Chevrolet 2 door one owner best in Austin 1936 never 2 door 1936 Ford 2 door slick one 1934 Buick Special extra nice 350 1931 Ford Model A house truck 135 1947 Ford 8 Pickup 13000 cas and well ve yada 1942 Harley 45 Motorcycle 275 504 West 30th at Guadalupe phone 27152 Fred C Young Bill Seiders Harold R Linville

Austin Harley West Guadalupe Fred C. Young Bill Seiders Harold R. Linville Mercury Studebaker Kaiser Studebaker Commander Club

Best Cars at Reasonable Prices For Your Selection

A list offering cars at affordable prices highlighting value and selection. Readers are guided toward dependable options with emphasis on cost efficiency and quality across multiple models.

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