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Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1949

Page

5

Horsemen Search Griffith Park for Vanished Actress

A 35 member mounted posse plus about 200 volunteers hunted hills and woods in Griffith Park for clues to actress Jean Spangler who has been missing since October 7. Lt. George Banta led the effort covering five square miles from Fern Dell toward the planetarium as detectives seek any hint of her fate.

Hollywood Calif Griffith Park Jean Spangler George Banta Fern Dell Banta Spangler Los Angeles County Miss Spangler Griffith Planetarium

Deaths and Funerals in Austin area

The obituary notices report Mary Etta Childress 82 of Austin died at her daughter Thelma Hall's home. Also listed are Edmund C. Clabaugh died at his daughter's Cameron road home with turtle creek graveside. Dorothy Lou Mohler 17 months died in a house fire. Lydia Ludwig King died in hospital. Jane C. Hatch rosary and funeral at St Ignacius with Mount Calvary burial.

Edmund C. Clabaugh Cameron Road Turtle Creek Kerrville Wilke Funeral Home Walter Kerr Dorothy Lou Mohler Carl P. Mohler Route 5 Hyvitin Manor M. C. Edison First Baptist Church Austin Memorial Park Jane C. Hatch Cook Funeral Home St. Ignacius Church Eugene L. Dore C.S.C Landon Bradfield Harris Brush Aubrey Boone Sam Blackstone A. M. Tidwell William Johnston Mount Calvary Cemetery

Prominent West Texas Woman Dies From Burn Explosion

Mrs. Robert S. Winslow aged 71 of Menard died from burns after a butane heater exploded at her ranch home on the 54th anniversary of her marriage. She had lived in Austin 1918 to 1930 and was active with the Texas A&M College extension service. Survivors include five daughters, one son, two sisters, and a daughter in Austin. Funeral set for Monday at 10 am in Menard.

San Angelo Winslow Austin Henry Harrison Menard County Winsiow West Texas William L. Black Sam Holliday Houston Victor Boyd Bothell, Wash Forrest Runge Christoval Albert Brisbin San Antonio John M. Winslow Menard Florence Hall Eden Camilla Raggio Fort McKavett

Polio Toll Rises in Fort Worth as Six Year Old Dies

Fort Worth records seven polio fatalities this year after Shirley Anders, six, from Comanche Texas, dies at Seen Hospital. A three year old Fort Worth girl is admitted, pushing 1949 Fort Worth polio cases to 207.

Fort Worth Shirley Anders Comanche Texas

Atlantic Hurricane No Threat to Land

A small hurricane sped northeastward in the Atlantic giving no land threat. The Washington Weather Bureau reported at 5 p.m. it moved about 20 mph, about 250 miles north northwest of Bermuda, with gusts near the center above hurricane force. Gales extended 100 miles east and 60 miles west. expected to continue northeast with little change. Shipping along its path advised to use caution.

Washington Washington Weather Bureau Bermuda Bureau

Weather forecast notes warmer temps and possible rain

An outdated weather blurb reports warmer temperatures and a chance of rain in the near term. Details mention moon phase, rainfall since the month’s start, and temperatures in various locales.

Menges Son Bae

Houston Cafe Man Dies in Gun Valley

Enoch Z. Green a 65 year old cafe owner was shot to death in his Houston cafe Sunday. An ex convict admitted to officers that he fired the shots and faces murder charges. Garretson 39 described a man entering the cafe calling Green with a handshake before opening fire.

Houston Gun Valley Enoch Z. Green Green Co. M. Garretson Pop Garretson

Hiccups Treated with Quinidine Relief

Quinidine is described as a drug used to treat severe hiccups. It outlines its application in managing persistent hiccup symptoms with medical guidance.

State Fair of Texas opens second week draws 200000 visitors

More than 200000 people attended the State Fair of Texas as it opened its second week in Dallas. The day featured a two hour A&M system show with Chancellor Gibb Gilchrist, cadet cheers, and performances by John Tarleton, Prairie View A&M, Arlington State, and other colleges. Visitors toured British exhibits while six man Cockrell Hill volunteers won a gold trophy for a 18.5 second pump challenge. Cedar Hill placed second with 18.7 seconds.

Dallas State Fair of Texas Great Britain A&m College System Texas State Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Texas Poultry and Egg Association North Texas Fairgrounds Hall of State A&m Gibb Gilchrist John Tarleton State College Stephenville Prairie View A&m Arlington State College Buckingham Palace Cockrell Hill Cedar Hill

Indian Prime Minister Honors FDR Memory

Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru placed a wreath at President Roosevelt's grave in Hyde Park. He praised Roosevelt as one of the greatest men of their generation and commended Mrs. Roosevelt for her humanitarian work. Nehru and his party then traveled to New York City and stayed at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel.

Hyde Park N.Y India Jawaharlal Nehru Roosevelt Nehru

Nebraska Rules Limit Scooter Use to Licensed Drivers

Officials state it is illegal for anyone other than a licensed driver to operate a motor scooter in Nebraska. The rule targets unlicensed operators and aims to enforce rider qualifications statewide.

Nebraska

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