Obituary notices from Weed-Corley and local funeral homes
Multiple funeral services announced for Mrs. Harold A. Helms Mollie Matthews Kohn Michael Kennemer Dina Feuerbacher Annie L. Thomson and infant Taylor. Services set at Weed-Corley Cook Wilke and Willie Funeral Homes with interments at Memorial Park Oakwood Cemetery and other local plots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold A. Helms
Weed-Corley
Thomas Yerxa
Memorial Park
Mollie Matthews Kohn
St. Martin’s Lutheran Church
Michael Kennemer
F. D. Kennemer
Cook Funeral Home
Chester Crow
Howard Wolff
Pressley Wolff
Bell Aery
Herbert Hornberger
Dina Rebecca Feuerbacher
East First Street
F. G. Roesener
Oakwood Cemetery
Annie L. Thomson
Wilke Funeral Home
O. G. Barrow
Don Youngblood
T. E. Patton
Thomas A. Taylor
Willie
World Wheat Crop Estimate Climbs Upward
The Agriculture Department reported revised estimates placing this year's world wheat crop at 6.285 billion bushels, up about 35 million from September, driven largely by Europe where supplies are short. Last year produced 5.815 billion, with 7.01 billion yearly average for 1935 to 1939.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
Europe
American Women Remain in China
Paoting near Peiping hosts two American women missionaries who chose to stay as government troops left the city on November 22. The pair, Florence Logan of San Francisco and Minnie Whitmer of Mount Joy, Penn., are with the American Presbyterian Mission. Other reports note earlier missionary groups remaining in Fengyang and Mukden as Communists seized areas, with arrivals in Canton from Hankow and Wuchang aiming to endure the conflict there.
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Peiping
Paoting
Florence Logan
San Francisco
Minnie Whitmer
Mount Joy
Penn
American Presbyterian Mission
Shansi
Gladys Williams
Oberlin
Ohio
Mary Reed Dewar
East Orange
N. J
Louise Meebold
Chicago
Emma Noreen
Wadena
Minn
Fengyang
Taiyuan
Miss Williams
Miss Dewar
Taiku
Mukden
Angus Ward
Mary Braden
Dysart
Iowa
Canton
Betty Grable Shelved With Strained Back Rest Ordered
Hollywood reports Betty Grable will rest and remain off cameras until her doctor clears her strained back. The actress hurt a back muscle during a scene with Cesar Romero last Friday and was set to resume work Monday, but medical advice extends the break.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Betty Grable
Cesar Romero
Europe and China Aid Tops $3 Billion Mark
The Economic Cooperation Administration said U S aid to Europe and China surpassed 3.767 billion dollars. In the week ending Nov 24, new grants totaling 176.28 million were approved as part of ongoing recovery operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
China
Washington
Economic Cooperation Administration
Paying of Sino Troops In Silver Boosts Morale
Nanking reports government troops at Suchow receive silver coin payments for the first time since the Japanese war. Observers saw the first two plane loads of hard money distributed and noted soldiers becoming notably more buoyant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nanking
Suchow
Experts Stumped by Predinosaur Tracks in Pennsylvania Sandstone
In Elk County Pennsylvania a Sunday expedition uncovered 20 pairs of three toed footprints in sandstone dating to about 300 million years before the dinosaurs. Dr J L Kay of Carnegie Museum led the team and plans to peel the rock for study in Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marienville
Elk County
J. Leroy Kay
Carnegie Museum
Pittsburgh
Dr. Kay
Crippled Army Vessel Makes Alaskan Port
The US Army transport USAT Sergeant Charles E. Mower with 385 aboard split its plates above the water line after docking at Whittier Alaska following a stormy voyage from Adak. A 9 foot vertical crack appeared on the starboard side near the stern. No one was in immediate danger and all remained aboard as repairs were planned at Whittier. The General Eltinge will relocate to Whittier to unload 190 passengers and 50 military personnel before repairs.
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Seattle
Whittier
Alaska
Adak
Aleutians
Charles E. Mower
Prince William Sound
Anchorage
Negro teacher freed after husband murder charge in Savannah
Amy James Mallard a Negro school teacher charged with murdering her husband was released to attend his burial in Griffin Georgia. State investigators said she cooperates and was released to Lyons attorney Ellis Pope without bond. Captain Delmar Jones promised a new development in two or three days and noted no further reports at present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Amy James Mallard
Ellis Pope
Lyons
Atlanta
Delmar Jones
Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Griffin
US Army replaces standard utensils with plastic spoons
The Army announces a perfected combat ration including three disposable plastic spoons to prevent dysentery from unwashed utensils. Soldiers in field conditions will discard spoons after one use to ensure better hygiene with rations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Army
UAW to Strike Two GM Electro-Motive Plants in Chicago
United Auto Workers officials say 88 percent of Local 719 members voted to strike at two Chicago area Electro-Motive Division plants. The union represents about 12 000 production and maintenance workers amid protests over alleged speedup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
CIO
United Auto Workers
Electro-Motive
General Motors
John Malzone
Truck accident victim in critical condition at Brackenridge Hospital
A. A. Bartley, 64, of 3504 Wabash Avenue, remained in critical condition Sunday night at Brackenridge Hospital with chest injuries from a truck crash Saturday afternoon. His truck struck a telephone pole at West 35th Street and Oakland Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Bartley
Wabash Avenue
Brackenridge Hospital
Bartley
West 35Th Street
Oakland Avenue
Operating expenses rise in 37 largest cities in 1947
The Census Bureau reported that the nations 37 largest cities with 1940 populations over 250 000 had operating expenses of 1 688 440 000 in fiscal 1947 up from 1 425 803 000 the previous year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Census Bureau
Classified Display Ad Copy Instructions Update
Advertisement guidelines note that ads start in the morning and run the same dayStates. The text mentions no change in makeup and reserved editing rights. It sets classified display limits, font rules, space rate requests, box numbers, and deadlines for adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Statesman
Used Jeep wagon and classic cars ad lineup
Automotive classifieds advertise like new Jeep wagon immediate delivery with 18 month balance and guaranteed drive. 1938 Plymouth Deluxe 2 door sedan with 4 new tires and radio. 1941 Ford Tudor with manifold heater new tires. 1935 Ford with heater and radio. 1934 Chevrolet Tudor with motor. multiple Buicks and trades offered. contact numbers and addresses included for 1705 Briar South Austin, Ramsey, 101-19th, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arry Payne Motors
Jeep
Briar
South Austin
FORD
Ramsey
Chevrolet
1947 Studebaker Champion and 1941 Studebaker for sale
Two classic cars offered for sale with limited contact details. A 1947 Studebaker Champion with radio, about 17,000 miles, one owner, address Alice Ave, and a 1941 Studebaker extra clean priced at $700 with financing available. Contact owner at 7-8122.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Studebaker
Ford
Alice Ave
Cars for sale offer a mix of classic and modern autos
A dealership advertises numerous vintage and late model cars with miles and condition notes. Listings include 1948 Buick Super and Special, 1947 Pontiac and Buick Super Convertible, 1946 Olds 66 and Buick Super 4 door, 1943 Chev Fleetline, and other makes with prices and contact at Home of a Good Deal 1020 Lamar Boulevard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buick
Mercury
Chevrolet
Pontiac
Udekommander Club Supe
Fone
University Motors
Studebaker
Used Car and Truck Classifieds Highlight Local Dealerships
Numerous autos and trucks from 1930s to 1940s on sale, including Buick Dynafion convertible, Chevy Fleetmaster coupe, Ford Deluxe Tudor, and 1941 Oldsmobile sedan. Listings show prices from hundreds to under $1,500, with details on motors, tires, and trades. Also notes dealer hours and contact numbers in Austin and Atlanta sections.
Classic 1940s Car Listings Show Multiple Sedans for Sale
The ad lists numerous 1930s and 1940s cars including Plymouth DeLuxe, Chevrolet Master, Dodge DeLuxe, Ford DeLuxe, and Chrysler Royal models. Each entry highlights features such as radio, heater, seat covers, new paint, low mileage, and one-owner histories with prices around $789 to $995.
Drive-In Movie Listings Show Multiple Classic Films
The page lists last day showings at Paramount and other theaters featuring Gary Cooper, Glenn Ford, Ellen Burstyn, Raymond, Robert Irvine, Frederic March, Toretta Fonz, Desbert, Barry Sullivan, Rand Scott, Arturo de Cordova, Pat O’Brien, Gregory Peck, Allan Ladd and others. Screenings include start times across the day and through Tuesday with titles like Good Sam, The Man From Color, Sofia, The Best Years of Our Lives, and Adventures of Casanova.
Weather Log for Austin Monday Temperatures and Sun Data
Daily temperature readings for multiple Texas cities with Austin details including sunrise sunset moon phases and historical highs. Notes include highest 103 degrees on August 22 and new moon expected November 30.
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BOG
Austin
Aus
Texas
Abilene
Cdrt Worth
Amarillo
Galveston
Auston
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Mrs. Molli
Matthews Kohn
Dina Feuerbacher
Robert Nauman
Jim Dye
Lawrence L. McCarty
Ross Ringstaff
Lee Basey
Door Funeral Home
Colorado
T.H. Davis
Frank Linden
W. S. Birdwell
Martin Blomquist
Austin's
Thurlow
B. Weed
Jack Corley
Lavaca
Eldon Powell
Florist
Hillyer
Congress
Hyltin Funeral Home
Guadalupe
Alaskan
Husband
the American Statesman
Seventh
Challstrom Mpg. CO
Wilson
Tate Paint
San Jacinto
Plymouth
West
DE Soto
Spence Motor Cash
Carl Robert
Austin Motor
Bar St
Willinance
The
Howard Kuhlman Paint and Body Repair Department
Lincoln-Mercury
Howard Kuhlman
West Sixth ST
Oldsmobile
Ave
Con Ton
Marshal A Nai
Eagmen
Chryslers
Marshall
South Congress
Night Hawk
Nash
Hunter
Joe Deupree
Derby Tucker
Lamar Boulevard
Gondi
Artin
Gecen
Olly
Fred
Younes
West Std
Nueces
East 6Th
R&h
New Motor
Dodge
International
Cb” Smith
Dodge & Plymouth
Austin, Texas
Cb” Smith Motors
Builders Hardware
Aluminum
AS Ehrlich
Fredericksburg
Paramount
Gary Cooper
Man
Colorgee
Glenn Ford
Ellen Veatures
Sofia
Raymond
Robert Irvingatge
Capitol
Arna Loy
Rachel and the Stranger
Toretta Fons
Frederic March
Desbert
Ritz
the Ganster
Barry Sullivan
Rand Scott
Yank
Adventures of
Arturo de Cordova
North Austin
Wrens
Father Dunne
Pat O'en
Sonne
Gregory
Allan Ladd
Travis MotOr Exchange
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