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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1948

Page

5

State Medic President Elect Honored at Dinner in Elgin

Dr G W Brindley Sr of Temple president elect of the State Medical Association was honored guest at a Bastrop County Medical Association dinner in Elgin hosted by Dr and Mrs W E Wood and Dr and Mrs Joe V Fleming. Attendees included doctors from Temple Bastrop Smithville and Elgin along with several young guests.

Elgin G. W. Brindley Sr Temple State Medical Association Bastrop County Medical Association W. E. Wood Joe V. Fleming Carol Fleming Jan Fleming Martin Hoch G. V C. H. Goddard Bastrop J. D. Stephen Smithville Nell Owens Mary Nell Carter Mary Carol

Ranger Captain Bill McDonald Guards Wilson Campaign

The 1912 Roosevelt assassination attempt alarmed campaign manager E M House. He rushed a Texas Ranger to New York to protect Woodrow Wilson. Captain Bill McDonald arrived in a yellow slicker with dual automatics and clashed with Wilsons guards. He served as Wilsons personal bodyguard for the remainder of the campaign.

Theodore Roosevelt Milwaukee America E. M. House Woodrow Wilson Wilson House Bill McDonald Rangers New York Secret Service McDonald Capt. McDonald

Taylor Legion Installation Set for Next Week

Taylor Oct 13. Joint installation of officers for Graham D. Luhn Post American Legion and auxiliary will be held Tuesday evening next week. Alfred Wacker of Bartlett and Mrs. L L Hofer of Austin will install the officers. Lugie Naivar becomes post commander and Mrs George Nelson incoming Auxiliary president. Other officers include Truett Berry Sam Wilson George Frisch Clifton Naivar Rev G A Zoch George Nelson C T Anderson Kirby Vance. Board members listed. Auxiliary officers named.

Taylor Spl Graham D. Luhn American Legion and Auxiliary Alfred Wacker Bartlett L. L. Hofer Austin Lugie Naivar Alberter George Nelson Raymond Schroeder Legion Truett Berry Sam Wilson George Frisch Clifton Naivar G. A. Zoch C. T. Anderson Kirby Vance Walter Rinn Charles Zimmerhanzel Edwin Kovar Tony Malish Bill Findeisen Albert Schroeder C. L. Carson Eddie Dagerath

STSC Receives $9,500 In New Library Books

The Southwest Texas State College library reports $9,500 in new books added over the past year, the largest gain in years. Officials plan to earmark $9,000 for reference materials next year, with more spending possible if funds allow.

San Marcos Southwest Texas State College

Barcentrate testimonial from Weatherford man

G W Miller of Weatherford Texas reports a weight drop from 195 to 170 pounds after taking Barcentrate and praises the product.

Trate G. W Miller Weatherford, Texas

Maps Plan For Homecoming

Georgetown date plan outlines the Southwestern University Homecoming on November 5 and 6. Alumni registration starts at 2 p m Friday with a bonfire ball and band events. Fraternities sororities open houses and Ex-Students' Association luncheon and meeting follow. An evening barbecue leads to the Pirates versus Austin College football game.

Georgetown Jack L. Gillum Jr Ex-Students’ Association of Southwestern University Gillum S” Association Ex-Students’ Association Pirates Austin College Eleven

Governor Jester Grants Conditional Pardon for Robbery

Governor Jester announced a conditional pardon for Jack Barnes who was sentenced to 20 years in 1938 for robbery with firearms in McLennan and Tarrant Counties. Clemency began in 1945 with a conditional pardon in 1948, revoked on August 9, 1948, and an out of state conditional pardon to California was issued.

Jester Wednesday Jack Barnes McLennan Tarrant California

Watch for Signs of Winter Fatigue Ad

Doctors warn that exposure and fatigue can help colds start and spread. An advertisement urges using Denver Mud to relieve aches and pains for adults and children, suggesting it be purchased at a druggist for quick relief.

Denver Adv

Southwest Texas State College Homecoming Planned

More than ten thousand bulletins announce Homecoming at Southwest Texas State College for October 29 and 30. Under Ex-Students Association chair Vernon Mayfield preparations include a 3 act play visiting program and football game between the Bobcats and North Texas State plus two dances.

San Marcos Southwest Texas State College Vernon Mayfield Ex- Students Association Bobcats North Texas State

Texarkana Car Crash Claims Queen City Man

J. D. Perrin aged 38 of Queen City Texas died from head injuries after an automobile truck collision three miles north of Atlanta Texas Tuesday night. He passed away Wednesday in the Texarkana area.

Texarkana J. D. Perrin Queen City Texas Atlanta

Churchill denies atom bomb claim by American woman

Winston Churchill rejected an assertion by Mrs Theodore Douglas Robinson that he told her Russia would possess an atom bomb within a year. He told reporters the report is without foundation after a luncheon in Ilion, New York.

London Winston Churchill Russia Theodore Douglas’ Robinson Jordansville N. Y Ilion Britain Churchill

Safety In Numbers For One Man

A 39 year old Fort Worth man says he will offer advice to young men after his arrest following a violent encounter at his ex wife’s home. He, his present wife, an ex wife, two women and another man were involved in hair pulling and slashing that sent three women to City-County Hospital and the others to jail. A pen knife and an ax handle were seized by police. The central man sustained no injuries.

Fort Worth

Gray cites cost of law books to bar

Georgetown October 13 Raymond Gray associate justice of the Court of Civil Appeals for the Third District at Austin told Williamson County Bar Association members that rising appellate opinions will push law book costs beyond reach for young lawyers. The gathering at Barnett's Cafe drew 20 members including Sam E. Wilcox Jr. William S. Lott D. W. Wilcox Gaunt W H Nunn from Georgetown and W C Wofford Kirby Vance Amos Peters Sr Jr E M Grimes J R Owens R J Bartosh Harris Melasky Sam Burnap and Wilson H Fox from Taylor.

Georgetown Raymond Gray Court of Civil Appeals Austin Williamson County Bar Association The Bar Association Barnett’s Sam E. Wilcox Jr William S. Lott D. W. Wilcox Gaunt W. H. Nunn W. C. Wofford Kirby Vance Amos Peters Sr Amos Peters Jr E. M. Grimes J. R. Owens R. J. Bartosh Harris Melasky Sam Burnap Wilson H. Fox Taylor

Home Nursing Course Slated at San Saba

A 24 hour Red Cross home nursing course will begin in the Home Economics Building in San Saba on Saturday. Mrs Florence Ellis of St. Louis will conduct with local assistant Mrs W G Grady and helpers Mrs Warren Randolph of Cherokee and Mrs Ed Taylor of Richland Springs.

San Saba Red Cross Home Nursing Florence Ellis St. Louis W. G. Grady Warren Randolph Cherokee Ed Taylor Richland Springs

East Williamson County junior college meeting planned

Taylor to host an educational leaders meeting at the Country Club Thursday evening to advance plans for a new East Williamson County junior college. Attendees include the executive committee chaired by Mrs. F E Holman, plus Chamber of Commerce junior college committee members from Taylor and surrounding towns.

Bastrop Protest Planned Over Camp Swift Land Purchase

Bastrop County delegates will attend a Thursday hearing in Austin to challenge the State Game Fish and Oyster Commission's acquisition of part of the former Camp Swift for a wildlife station or game reserve. The Bastrop Chamber leads the protest with participants from Smithville Elgin McDade and Bastrop backed by petitions and signs. Residents seeking to repossess land join the effort.

Bastrop Bastrop County State Game, Fish and Oyster Commission Austin Camp Swift Bastrop Chamber of Commerce Smithville Elgin McDade C. W. Eskew

FAST toothpaste powder promises steadier dentures

Advertises FAST as an alkaline powder that secures false teeth to reduce slipping embarrassment. Claims the product keeps plates in place for comfort and prevents denture breath. Endorsed as available at drug stores.

Williamson To Send Here for Draft Check

From 2339 registrants in Local Board 132 Williamson County 16 boys classified as 1 A will report Oct 22 to Armed Forces Recruiting Main Station at 203 West Seventh in Austin for a physical check up prior to induction. These boys come from Granger Taylor Thrall Florence Georgetown and Bartlett areas and were taken from the oldest single non veteran non father group.

Georgetown Williamson County Armed Forces West Seventh Austin Granger Taylor Thrall Florence Bartlett Rosabel Swenson

Two Austin Students Elected At Southwest Texas

Two Austin students were elected to sophomore class offices at Southwest Texas State Teachers College. Melvin Corley was chosen president and Olan Lowery was named treasurer.

San Marcos Austin Southwest Texas State Teachers College Melvin Corley Olan Lowery

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