Deaths Reach Across Austin and Nearby Areas
A string of funeral notices details services for Mrs. H. G. Collins aged 84, Mrs. R. N. Neal, George S. McGill Sr., Jesse D. Rundell, Arnold Laxson, Miss Julia Lee Hering, J. M. Ferrell, J. M. Allen, and Mrs. E. D. Choate Taylor. Services span Memorial Park Waelder and Dripping Springs with multiple pastors and funeral homes guiding burial at local cemeteries. Survivors include daughters Edna Collins and Mrs. H. G. West, with numerous relatives named across Austin Baytown New Braunfels and Taylor.
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Jesse D. Rundell
Austin
Baytown
Josephine C. Rundell
Lee C. Rundell
Hit and Run Injures Austin Man on Red River Street
S L Vaugh, 58, was struck about 9 30 p m Monday night as he crossed Red River Street in the 4600 block. The driver fled the scene and Vaugh was taken to Brackenridge Hospital in fair condition with a compound fracture of the left leg, back injuries, lacerations, abrasions and shock. He had just left a bus and was bound for 4607 Red River. Police had no car description. Patrolmen Swinney and Ottinger investigated. In a second incident James E Belvin of 2203 Northland suffered minor injuries and was treated and released at Brackenridge.
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S. L. Vaugh
Austin
Red River Street
Vaugh
Waugh
Brackenridge Hospital
Red River
W. R. Swinney
H. R. Ottinger
James E. Belvin
Northland
Belvin
Brackenridge
Bollworm Fund Limited to Salaries in Control Effort
A $5,000 emergency appropriation for seasonal salaries under the pink bollworm control law may not cover travel or other expenses. Attorney General Price Daniel and Agriculture Commissioner J. E. McDonald clash over wording and how the funds may be used, with Bryant confirming no spending on expenses is lawful.
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American Capitol
Price Daniel
J. E. McDonald
McDonald
Bruce W. Bryant
Daniel Monday
Fourteen Comic Strip Artists Sketch Truman at White House
Fourteen comic strip artists sketched President Truman on the White House terrace as part of an exhibition linked to a government bond sales drive. Ham Fisher of Joe Palooka fame noted the President’s good health compared with the artists.
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Washington
Truman
White House Rose Garden
Ham Fisher
Joe Palooka
Installment Plan Credit Reaches Record High
The volume of installment plan credit rose to a new record high of 9.613 billion dollars at the start of September. The total increased 282 million in August after the dropping of credit controls. The Federal Reserve Board reported consumer credit also hit a new high of 16.452 billion dollars following a 265 million gain in August.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Austin Man Treated for Head Stab Wounds
A 24-year-old Austin man was treated at Brackenridge Hospital for head stab wounds after an argument in the 1600 block of Rosewood Street. Police held a 26-year-old woman for questioning regarding the incident and identified Woodrow Burnstein of 1182 Coleto as the stabbing victim.
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Brackenridge Hospital
Woodrow Burnstein
Coleto
Rosewood Street
Lifetime Austinite Mrs. C. L. Farris Dies After Illness
Mrs. C. L. Farris a lifelong Austinite died Monday night at her Bee Cave Road home after a long illness. She is survived by her husband C. L. Farris two daughters Mrs. Mary Tate and Mrs. Minnie Piper three sons William M. Elliott Harvey Farris and Preston Farris two brothers Jim Brown and George Brown and a sister Mrs. Mary Alexander. Funeral arrangements were incomplete at Weed-Corley Funeral Home Monday night.
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C. L. Farris
Lampasas
Weed-Corley Funeral Home
Austinite Found Shot on Highway
Walter B. Rhodes aged 45 of 605 Peacock Lane was shot in the stomach on Highway 79 near Frame Switch between Taylor and Hutto around 3 p.m. Monday. He was reported in fair condition at Seton Hospital Monday night. Georgetown police detained a Circleville man for questioning as investigators said the shooting followed an argument. Rhodes was found beside his car and transported to Austin by Condra Funeral Home ambulance. The case was investigated by the Highway Patrol Texas Rangers and Sheriff S Red Allen of Georgetown.
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Walter B. Rhodes
Peacock Lane
Taylor
Hutto
Rhodes
Seton Hospital
Georgetown
Circleville
Highway 79
Austin
Condra
Condra Funeral Home
Highway Patrol
Texas Rangers
S. Red Allen
Tito to Free Jailed Archbishop Stepinac
The New York World Telegram reports Marshal Tito plans to release Archbishop Alojzije Stepinac, Roman Catholic primate of Yugoslavia, jailed since 1946 for alleged Nazi collaboration. The dispatch notes informally circulating among UN delegates a move to win Western Catholic support and bolster Tito's standing with American Catholics.
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New York
New York World-Telegram
Marshal Tito
Alojzije Stepinac
Yugoslavia
The
World-Telegram
Lake Success
United Nations
Tito
Stepinac
Penance Granted Aboard Air Travel by Pope Pius XIII
Vatican announces that the sacrament of penance may be administered in airplanes and at airports with bishops’ authorization. The measure mirrors sea provisions and aims to accommodate rising air travel, including during the Holy Year. Priests may absolve penitents during flight or at airports after a crash, under diocesan or airport-jurisdiction authority.
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Vatican City
Pius XIII
Vatican
Rome
Vincent Price Bares His Marriage to Mary Grant
Hollywood disclosed the secret marriage of actor Vincent Price to New York costume designer Mary Grant. The couple slipped to Tijuana on August 25 to wed after two years of friendship. Price, a St. Louis native, rose from Broadway to film stardom and was formerly married to Edith Barrett, divorced January 4, 1948.
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Hollywood
INS
Vincent Price
New York
Mary Grant
Tijuana
Vincent
Mary
Central Park
Price
St. Louisan
Pictures
Gas Found At Death Scene In Austin Home
Mrs. Willie Lucille Schumann was found dead in her bathroom at 1105 Kinney Avenue after her sister Agnes Nowotny called. Firemen reported the home filled with gas. efforts to revive her failed over two hours. Justice Frank McBee will hear the coroner’s inquest as investigators note no signs of foul play. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at Cook Funeral Home with burial in Memorial Park.
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Willie Lucille Schumann
Kinney Avenue
Agnes Nowotny
W. L. Williams
Austin Fire Department
Schumann
Frank McBee
Marion Lee
T. O. Lang
Eugene Schumann
Austin
Sue Jean Schumann
R. N. Smith
Blanco
Jesse Piland
Miss Nowotny
Alex Nowotny
Lon Nowotny
Marvin Nowotny
Cook Funeral Home
Rev
L. R. Cole
Memorial Park
Georgetown Man Shot at Bartlett
William Hodges was treated at McCloskey General Hospital Temple after a Sunday night shooting at Bartlett. A .45 caliber bullet was removed from his shoulder and his condition was reported good. An examining trial is set for Georgetown Tuesday morning.
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Georgetown
William Hodges
McCloskey General Hospital
Temple
Bartlett
Hodges
Williamson County
R. Led Allen
Allen
Light blaze at N H Watts Jewelry on West Sixth Street
A small fire at the N. H. Watts Jewelry Company caused only light damage. A gas jet burned a small wall hole. Fire crews responded with three engine companies a hose company and two district cars arriving at 7 38 p m.
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N. H Watts Jewelry Company
West Sixth Street
Classified Rates and Auto Ads from Evening Paper
Classified display rates and deadlines for two papers with 18 word minimums and multi day runs. Auto section lists 1949 Ford models and Plymouth cars for sale with prices, conditions, and contact numbers.
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Evening Statesman
Nillain
Ays
Greg Counter
Tor & Paar
Autos for Sale Mix of 1940s sedans and road-ready cars
Several used cars listed including a 1940 Oldsmobile sedan in good condition with Hydramatic, a 1936 Pontiac six door with new battery and good tires, a Ford Model A pickup, a 1940 Ford Deluxe two sedan with one owner, a 1940 Ford in town to see, 1941 Pontiacs two door and four door, plus a 1939 Chevrolet? Pontiac with 28 000 miles and modern features. Contact details and locations included.
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Ford
Fung Rae
Plymouth
Fordor Ford
Heonicet
Moss Rose Cafe
Bradford Alley
Studebaker
Chevrolet
Dodge
Liveoak
For Sale Autos Hoarder Ad From 1940s
Antique classifieds advertise several vintage cars including a 1938 Chevrolet in decent condition with options and a 1942 Pontiac two door sedan. The listing mentions Wichita contact details and a 1961 phone reference, with notes on original ownership and reductions in price for older models.
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Wichita
For Your Money Cars and Trailers Lot Highlights
Olds 88 deluxe and many classic cars listed with years from 1941 to 1949. Includes Dodge Plymouth Chevrolet Buick Cadillac sedans coupes and trades. Also two trucks tractors John Deere tractor model M and travel trailer entries with prices and contact notes.
Dependable dealer offers low priced used cars
The ad promotes a Mercury Convertible and a 1947 Nash Sedan among other vehicles with radio heater options and finishes in blue and gray. It highlights savings and a sale price around 2495 dollars, listing Howard Kuhlman Mercury Dealer at 501 West Vaiath with phone 2-683.
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Mercury
Fispada
Biscayne
Nash
Meress
Tincela Osmopolitan
Sovertan Radio
Howard Kuhlman
West Vaiath
For Sale Cars and Trucks by Owner
A list of used cars and trucks for sale by owner and dealers. Includes Ford Super Deluxe Tudor at $795, Reo 2 ton truck tractor $1050, GMC 1 ton $750, Ford truck tractor $750, Chevrolet 1 ton panel $650, Austin Motor Truck 3008 with Lamar phone 29261, 1946 Lincoln 12 four door 39 000 miles $39 00, exceptionally clean 1937 Chevrolet $345, 1948 Dodge 2 door all accessories, 1948 Pontiac 2 door hydramatic drive $1650 with address 3103 Harris ve and Williams Hotel.
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Ford
Austin Motor Truck
Lamar
Lincoln
Ae Weiner
Chevrolet
DODGE
East 10Th
Williams Hotel
Pontiac
R&h
Harris Ve
Guaranteed Used Cars At $1,295
Local dealership promotes late model used cars with a price tag of 1295 dollars. The ad encourages customers to view their selections and compare prices before buying.
Automobile Sale Leads with Various Models and Prices
Classified listing shows multiple used cars including 1948 Buick Super Sedanette 21 000 miles and 1949 Ford with extras, plus 1946 Chevrolet and 1947 Buick models. Ads note like new condition, many extras, and prices around 400 dollars below dealer's price. Contact phone number 20444 provided.
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Peteur
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Joseph Harte
R. N. Neal
Thorp N. Barton
George Dennis
Robert Dennis
Flynn Dennis
Orvel Dennis
Bob Neal
Charles Dennis
George 8. McGill SR
George S McGill Sr
Waelder Methodist Church
Waelder Cemetery
Dan E. Grieder
Archie Webb
Payton Brown
John Spence
Fred Blum
Carl Blum Jr
Albert Schneider
Oak- Fice
Arnold Laxson
Hylton Manor
W. E. Wilson
East Austin
Julia Lee Hering
New Braunfels
Doeppenschmidt Funeral Home
J. M. Ferrell
Methodist Church
Dripping Springs
Dayton Roberts
Leroy Roberts
Wallace Horner
Felix Rippy
Will King
Solon Glosson
Phillips Cemetery
J. M. Allen
David M. Currie
Oakwood Cemetery
Ioof Lodge
E. D. Choate Taylor
San Antonio
E. D. Choate
Port Neches
Austin's
Thurlow B. Weed
Jack Corley
Eldon Powell
Florist
Hillyer
Lavaca
Featuring
of the Bells
Hyltin
Joe Manor
A Hyltin
Dial
Austinite
Okehted
Rhe
Hikco
Bradwood Road
Wilshire Wood
Addition
Aly Climatizer
Guadalupe
S—Auto Service
Dewey Puryear
Colorado
Ee &—Boats
Frechely
West 40Th
Ee Real
Call
Sef
Bill Derby
Rip Collins
Derby Motor Sales
Oaklawn
Austin Marine Service, Inc
Barton Springs Rd
Martin Motor
Iberglas Boats
Oldsmobile
SES
Mercury Motors and Morphew Boats
Austin Boat Co
Congress
Goad
East Ave
Smith Motors
Travel Guide
New Jersey
Sina
Algoprecs
P.m
J. Curtis Harper
W.M
G. Williams
Capitol Lodge NO . 2
A. F
Halles
Congress Ave
J. D. Latt
Or Pearhouse
Park
Jessie H. Heat
Miss Jones
W. 17Th
Ruby Raney
Ruth Newton
Driskill Turkish Bath
Gene Franklin
Ella
Sabine
Joseph Ullmann III
New York City
Austin Group
Baldwin
Baldwin Pharmacal Company
23Rd Street
Texas
Conyers R. Wingzor
South Congress
Knox Steel
Barton Pringe Reed
Tate Masonry
Coleman
H. Herman
Tenair
Myler Plumbing CO
Robert
Lot
Fsa
Ing
Jody Smith
C. H. Lester
Vance Fox
Hampton Road
Connor & Evans Construction CO
Capitol
Leland
Walker
Devery
Hardin
West
Hateria
East 7Th
Wallace
Johnson
Cordell
Sherwin-Williams
Ting
Monroe
Plate Tie Lass Co
Tania Ee
Avior
iPr Jzs W
Pittsford
Brazos
O Buars & Sons
West 6Th
Payne
Lapier Plumbing Co
Barton Springs Road
WOO Hearper
Guadaloupe
Eerner
Ideal
American-Statesman
Soka
Webb
Taucht
Law
Lawes Job
Monty Jpies
Kinin Lawn Service
Eeu
IRO Plating CO
Fe A.m
Merican
Statesman
St Mary
Jack
Cueveque Aero Sedan
Covert Automobile CO
Buick
Nueces St
University Motors
West 30Th
Bill Seiders
Motor Sale CO
Travis Motor Exchange
Capitol Chevrolet, Inc
San Jacinto
T Austin Welding and
West 5Th
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