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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1948

Page

7

Berlin Airlift Surges Coalition Plan To Distribute Coal

General Lucius D. Clay said the Allied airlift beat the worst Berlin weather and will alloc 28 000 tons of coal to Western Berlin families next month with another 25 000 tons possible in January. Each home gets about 50 pounds with child bonuses as Western access steadies.

Berlin Lucius D. Clay Germany Clay Air Force Western Western Berlin United Nations Russia

Taylor Couple Wed in Double Ring Ceremony

Lenora Spiegelhauer and Dan Mikulencak wed in a twilight Thanksgiving ceremony at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Rev. Paul Czerkus officiated as the double ring rite. attendants included Miss Georgia Ina Steger who sang, with a reception hosted by Robstown and Victoria friends. The couple plans residence near Taylor as the groom pursues his business.

Charles Schraeder Georgia Ina Steger Dan Wischkaemper Victoria Harold Rasmussen Austin Dorothy Lee Palla Frankie Mikulencak Lee Spiegelhauer Ernest Spiegelhauer Albert Mikulencak Tiny Mary Ann Albreicht Robstown

Dress Review Showcases Hutto Homemaking Garments

In Hutto on November 28 a school dress review featured girls from the homemaking class modeling dresses blouses skirts and suits they made. Garments used woolen rayon flannel and corduroy fabrics with prices from 4.88 to 12.77 for a suit by Miss Jackie Lairdon. Attendees included Grace Eulenfeld Peggy Kruger Mary Jane Anderson Rhoda Johnson Christine Sain Geneva Melton Imogene West Dorothy Lantzch Rosa Lee Kaatz and Dorothy Lenz. The event closed with FHA songs and Joyce Lange playing accordion pieces after the show. mothers and guests enjoyed coffee in the home making cottage supervised by Mrs. F. W. Shepphard.

Hutto Jackie Lairdon Grace Eulenfeld Peggy Kruger Mary Jane Anderson Rhoda Johnson Christine Sain Geneva Melton Imogene West Dorothy Lantzch Rosa Lee Kaatz Dorothy Lenz FHA Joyce Lange Speech Club F. W. Shepphard

Big Fog Delays Europe Shipping

Northern Europe endures its heaviest fog in years tying up Baltic to English Channel traffic. The Cunard liner Queen Elizabeth remains at Southampton after 11 days tied to the New York longshoremen strike. Fog grounds British airlift planes. some American planes pass south. Minor Baltic collisions reported. Helsinki Stockholm Copenhagen Paris and London planes grounded.

London Europe Baltic English Channel Cunard Queen Elizabeth Southampton New York Berlin Germany Baltic Sea Helsinki Stockholm Copenhagen Paris

Bertram Literary Club Thanksgiving Talk

The Bertram Literary Club met with Mesdames Joe Morgan and W D Ruble as hostesses. Mrs S M Sanford spoke on The First Thanksgiving and Mrs Bryan Kincheloe shared a Thanksgiving story. President Mrs Charles Wheeler led the business session. A pumpkin chiffon pie and coffee were served to members listed, with plans for a Christmas party at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church next Wednesday at 7 p m.

Bertram Bertram Literary Club Joe Morgan W. D. Ruble S. M. Sanford Bryan Kincheloe Charles Wheeler John L. Russell R. J. Newton J. O. McKenzie

Coupland Couple Celebrates Silver Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. W. Thorig hosted a dinner and open house on Sunday November 21 to mark their 25th wedding anniversary. A three tiered cake and floral arrangements bordered the refreshment table, with numerous relatives attending from Manor Austin Taylor San Antonio and nearby communities.

Morris Lynn Virginia Lynn Gus Sakowitz Manor Henry Remmert Leopard Thonig Arnold Thonig Krause Austin Willie Mae Thonig E. G. Toman Taylor Norman Goodwill

Church College Group Elects Dean of TCU

Dean Jerome Moore of Texas Christian University in Fort Worth was chosen president of the Texas Council of Church Related Colleges at its ninth annual meeting at Southern Methodist University November 23 24. Other officers named include Dr Rupert N Richardson Hardin Simmons University vice president Adolph C Strong Texas Lutheran College secretary treasurer and Dr F D Smith SMU ex officio member of the executive committee St Edward's University Austin is among the 27 Texas educational institutions in the council.

Dallas Jerome Moore Texas Christian University Fort Worth Texas Council of Southern Methodist University Rupert N. Richardson Hardin- Simmons University Adolph C. Strong Texas Lutheran College F. D. Smith SMU St. Edward’s University Austin Texas

Fire destroys yacht Tennessee off Atlantic City coast

A 73 foot yacht Tennessee valued at $125000 burned four miles off Atlantic City after leaving Brielle New Jersey. Six aboard were rescued as flames damaged the vessel and crew fought the fire with Coast Guard assistance. All survivors were treated for exposure and released from Atlantic City Hospital.

Atlantic City N. J Tennessee Sunny Brielle Edward H. Williams Stamford Conn Coast New York Edith C. Forrest Rye William George Mann Michael Tanch Edgar Duprey Old Westbury N. Y Atlantic City Hospital

Granger Lovers of Good Literature Club Meeting

The Granger Lovers of Good Literature Club met at Miss Elizabeth Ederington’s country home with Mrs. N. O. Permalee as cohostess. Refreshments were served to members and guests including Mrs. Billye Bob Brookshire Mrs. James Brookshire Mrs. D. A. Bowers Mrs. Bryan Fox and several others.

R. F. Holbert Henry Labaj Jim Pope Charlesl N. van Zant Frank Cervenke Jr Elizabeth Ederington

Two Students Killed in Rioting in Cairo

In Cairo on Sunday, two students were killed and several injured as police clashed with nationalist demonstrators demanding the incorporation of Anglo-Egyptian Sudan into Egypt. About 1,500 students abandoned classes and marched through downtown, clashing near Faud El-Awal University as police used clubs after stones were thrown.

Cairo Egypt Sudan Faud El-Awal University

Czech Foreign Official Believed To Have Fled

Arnost Heidrich secretary general of the Czech Foreign Ministry disappeared from Prague and is believed to have fled the country with his wife and small son. He was under police surveillance for weeks and was last seen eight days ago. police began searching Tuesday.

Prague Czechoslovakia Arnost Heidrich Czech Foreign Ministry Heidrich

Longshoremen Return to Work On East Coast

New York workers ended an 18 day walkout as 2,200 dockers began emergency unloading at 8 a.m. at 18 piers in Manhattan and Brooklyn. By Monday about 45,000 longshoremen and 20,000 clerks were expected back coast to coast.

New York Manhattan Brooklyn Portland Hampton Roads United States Lines Line New York Harbor America Washington Red Jacket Philadelphia CIO

Local Zionists Hail UN Palestine Stand

John Hurwitz president of the Austin Zionist District will speak at Agudas Achim Synagogue Center Monday at 8 p m. He discusses the first anniversary of the United Nations partition decision and creation of a Jewish state. A motion picture on Prestine will be shown. Public welcome.

John Hurwitz Austin Agudas Achim Synagogue United Nations Palestine Israel

Austin Boy Scouts Enjoy Turkey Dinner

Mr and Mrs J B Goode hosted the Toncana Lodge Order of the Arrow dance team at a turkey dinner in Bertram on Thursday night. Other guests included Austin Boy Scouts. The event took place November 28.

Bertram J. B. Goode Austin Toncana Lodge Order of the Arrow Boy Scouts

Venezuelan ex president Gallegos moved to military school

Romulo Gallegos, ousted by an Army revolt, was transferred from his home to a Caracas military school on La Planicie mountain. He is in good health with access to a radio, newspapers and books, joined by former secretary Gonzalo Barrios. Other officials from his government were moved to a nearby model prison as the junta tightens control.

Caracas Venezuela Romulo Gallegos la Planicie Gallegos Gonzalo Barrios Luis Beltran Prieto Juan Pablo Perez Alfonso Eligio Anzola Mario Garcia Arocha National Supply Commission Unson Maracay Valmore Rodriguez National Congress Luis Lander Chamber of Deputies Pardo Stolk Gomez Malaret Carlos Delgado Chalbaud Isaias Medina Angarita Bogota Colombia Workers Federation of Colombia

Texas Firm Prepares Planes for Chinese Government

GRAND PRAIRIE Texas firms to recondition ninety five fighter planes for the Chinese Nationalist Government. Robert McCullouch president of the Texas Engineering and Manufacturing company said the first plane would depart for China by December.

Grand Prairie Robert McCullouch Texas Engineering and Manufacturing Company China

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