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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1948
Page
15
Fragments of a vintage recipe show flour and Imperial sugar measurements, coconut and pecan ingredients, melted shortening, and milk. The text is partially garbled with inconsistent fractions and terms, hindering full reconstruction of the dish or method.
Kerrville voters heard the city tax rate for the coming year is 1.25 dollars per 100 valuation, the same as last year. City property valuation is expected near 6.9 million dollars. The council approved a budget of 496202.34 dollars for the year ending May 31, 1949, versus 488150.80 spent in 1948.
A portrait of Gus Michel of Marble Falls known as Gloomy Gus. He runs Michel's drug store, the town hub since 1892, surviving fires and rebuilding to remain a social center. His playful ads and family legacy keep the business and town traditions alive.
Austin adds a zoning amendment to create exclusive areas for beer and whisky commerce. C-1 will host on site beer and C-2 will host whisky and off site beer. other uses in these zones will be moved to a new category. A Dec 16 hearing was set by Mayor Tom Miller after council rejected a prior proposal.
Prospective police officers will be given an examination for the Austin police force Dec. 8, Police Chief R. D. Thorp announced. Applicants may obtain application blanks at the chief's office and must file forms before eligibility. Thorp urged early calls for blanks to attract qualified candidates.
Page reports 1949 total receipts of 1 253 097 93 surpassing 1948 565 714 44. The rise stems mainly from a half million bond issue for sewer extension and repair approved by Kerrville voters. Supplemental funds from butane gas distribution sale expected. City income also from taxes utility rates permit sales and licenses.
Lieutenant Colonel Thomas S. Bishop will address the Austin Chapter Reserve Officers Association at 415 West Fourth Street. The meeting on The Training Program of the National Guard will be held Wednesday at 7 30 p m.
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