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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1948

Page

5

Hollywood gossip and Austin arts notes mix in Sunday Am erican Statesman

The column mocks film biographies and star crossovers while praising Madeleine Carroll and Rhonda Fleming relatives. It previews the Austin Symphony with Lauritz Melchior and lists Beethoven and Strauss pieces. Tennessee Williams play Summer and Smoke draws mixed reviews from Steve Perkins and critics.

Madeleine Carroll Robert C. Ruark New York World-Telegram Babe Ruth Ruth Moving Picture Hollywood Ruth Story Musical Digest Tchaikovsky Lauritz Meichoir Austin Symphony Orchestra Gregory Gym Austin Symphony Melchoir Beethoven Johann Strauss Weber Tchaikowsky Steve Perkins New York Tennessee Williams Steve Mr. Williams Jack Gaver United Press Jack O'Brian Associated Press

Theatre Hints and Movie Listings Review

A collage of reviews and theater listings notes varied opinions on Tennesee Williams and Dudley Early style, mentions Williams play Summer and Smoke and a comment from Arkansas Gallstone. It then lists current and upcoming film showings across Paramount State Queen Capitol Varsity Texas Austin Ritz New Cactus Yank North and Montopolis drive ins with titles and start times.

Tenessee Williams Arkansas Gallstone Gaver O'Brian Williams

Etex Killing Said To Hitchhikers

Houston report says Jefferson County deputy believes two young hitchhikers killed Eloise Twitchell a 32 year old mother whose mutilated body was found near Kountze. Witnesses saw her with the men after picking them up and driving toward Beaumont. Authorities center search on 9700 block of Irvington Houston where the car was abandoned.

Houston Jefferson County Eloise Twitchell Kountze Tommy Grant Beaumont Grant Twitchell Colmesweil Irvington

Dew Explained By Weather Experts

Weather scientists explain dew forms when nighttime cooling causes water vapor in the air to condense on surfaces. They note dew presence is common in clear calm conditions and influences early morning visibility and plant moisture.

Taylor Chest Plans Budget of $8500

A budget of 8500 dollars was set for the Taylor Community Chest Wednesday with S. G. Gernert and Sam Burnap. The drive will continue on October 18 under the direction of Neil McAlpine.

Taylor Chest Taylor Community Chest S. G. Gernert Sam Burnap Neil McAlpine

Legion at Taylor States Installation Plans

Taylor October 7. Plans for the joint installation of officers for the Graham D. Luhn Post of the American Legion and Auxiliary were made at the auxiliary meeting held Tuesday evening. The installation will occur October 19 with committees appointed led by Mrs. Raymond Schroeder and food chairwoman Mrs. John Worley assisted by several others.

Raymond Schroeder John Worley Mesdames B. A. Hamilton Lena Weber A. J. Cervenka Walter

Taylor Teen-Age Club Opens Friday in Murphy Park

The Taylor Teen-Age Club in Murphy Park will be officially opened Friday at 7 30 pm with an open house attended by the council and members.

Taylor Murphy Park

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