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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1949

Page

8

UT Ranks Seventh In State University Enrollment

The University of Texas, with about 15 500 students, ranks seventh among state supported universities in a preliminary survey by Dr. Raymond Walters of the University of Cincinnati. He notes figures reflect main campuses and that including Houston Galveston Dallas and Texas Western College would place Texas higher.

University of Texas Raymond Walters University of Cincinnati California Minnesota Illinois Ohio State Michigan Wisconsin Texas Michigan State Indiana Purdue Houston

Free Book On Arthritis And Rheumatism From Ball Clinic

Oct. 17 Excelsior Springs Mo readers may receive a free enlarg ed book titled Rheumatism explaining why drugs fail and how the Ball Clinic’s system with mineral waters and baths may help. No obligation, write to The Ball Clinic Dept 2302 Ex celsior Springs Mo today.

Excelsior Springs Ball Clinic Missouri

Bids On Paving Planned For 27 Street Units

City Council ordered paving of 27 street units after a public hearing. Bids will be opened November 8 at 10 a.m. The project costs about 393000, with engineers hopeful for a lower final price. The plan includes 80 blocks of paving totaling five miles in Austin.

C. G. Levander Austin

Oil Progress Week Proclaimed By Governor Shivers

Gov Allan Shivers proclaimed Oil Progress Week for Oct 16 to 22 and urged Texans to attend the South Texas State Fair in Beaumont Oct 20 to 29. The observance marks the 90th anniversary of the Drake oil discovery in Pennsylvania.

American Capitol South Texas Allan Shivers Pennsylvania Beaumont Shivers

Youth Sentenced To Five Years For Kidnapping Case

One of three youths arrested on kidnapping charges, Ivan F Bitsy Robbins, received five years on two kidnapping counts after pleading guilty. Judge Charles O Betts ordered the sentences to run concurrently. The case involves the disappearance of two girls aged 13 and 14 from their homes two weeks earlier.

State Penitentiary Ivan F Bitsy) Robbins Charles O. Betts Clyde Borders Wilburn McKenzie Charles Scott Dickerson Caldwell County Essie B. Clark Thomas Guerra Jimmy Cantwell Betts James Barber Barber

Dairy Institute Elects Clarke Executive in Austin Move

George M. Clarke of Austin was named executive vice president of the Dairy Products Institute of Texas with state headquarters in Austin. Clarke resigns as executive director of the Texas Safety Association effective Nov. 15. John Simpson and Mayor Tayor Glass hold key roles in the organization as it plans to educate the public on dairy products and improve industry methods. The move makes the Dairy Products Institute the 85th state group to locate in Austin as other associations consider moves.

George M. Clarke Austin Monday Dairy Products Institute of Texas Austin Clarke Texas Safety Association Dairy Products Institute Lorin A. Boswell Fort Worth John Simpson Superior Dairies Taylor Glass Polar Ice Cream Company Texas Charles A. Miller Association National Safety Association James V. Allred Clarkes Texas State Teachers Association Texas Water Conservation Association United States Corps of Engineers

New Symphony Ideas Promised by New Conductor

Austin Kiwanis urged support for the Austin Symphony Orchestra during the forming season after Ezra Rachlin new conductor promised ideas never before shown in programs. Malcolm R Gregory announced a $100 gift to fund 33 season tickets for underprivileged children. Wayne Long of UT predicted private car air conditioning will arrive soon and highlighted the infant industry’s rapid growth. Betty Rogers with Weldon Scheel sang songs as the group discussed the Kiwanis minstrel Now and Then slated for Hogg Auditorium on November 1 and 2.

Austin Kiwanians Austin Symphony Orchestra Ezra Rachlin Rachlin Malcolm R. Gregory Kiwanis Club Bertram Simon Kiwanis Wayne Long University of Texas Mechanical Betty Rogers Austin Weldon Scheel Hogg Auditorium

Real Estate Board To Hear Al Jennings

Al Jennings display advertising manager of The American Statesman will address the Austin Real Estate Board Tuesday on How To Advertise Property. The board will meet in its regular weekly luncheon at the Stephen F. Austin Hotel.

al Jennings The American Statesman Austin Real Estate Board Stephen F. Austin

New Mormon Chapel Dedication Delayed

The dedication of the new chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints originally scheduled for Wednesday has been moved to a later date. Elder H. Leers announced Monday. The chapel is located at 3308 Red River.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints H. Lears Red River

Public Pier Park Await Regents Decision

City seeks UT approval to build a lakeside park and municipal pier at Lake Austin on UT land. Meeting with UT Comptroller C. D. Simmons was closed pending Regents discussion before commitments. City officials reviewed the site north of Termlterdam and may proceed if approved.

City of Austin Lake Austin University of Texas Board of Regents C. D. Simmons Simmons Regents Tem Lterdam

Youth Council Delays Meeting Until November Twenty First

The Youth Development Council cancels its October meeting and schedules the next regular session for November 21. Rev. Walter Kerr leads the council as it advances juvenile delinquency programs and the management of Texas correctional schools, aiming to inform local officials and civic groups statewide and to set up the diagnostic center for youths in state courts. John H. Winters of Public Welfare directs the council’s administration, with offices in the Tribune Building.

American Capitol Youth Development Council Walter Kerr Texas John H. Winters Department of Public Welfare Youth Council Tribune

Absentee Voting Starts Thursday for Nov 8 Ballot

County Clerk Emilie Limberg announced absentee voting begins Thursday at the vis County courthouse for the November 8 election. The ballot lists 10 constitutional amendments and three State Board of Education candidates from the 10th District: Paul Bolton, Eugene Clyde Weafer, and P. E. Womack.

Thevis County Emilie Limberg State Board of Education Paul Bolton Austin Eugene Clyde Weafer Caldwell P. E. Womack Miss Limberg

Christmas Seal Sale Launched in Travis County

Travis County TB association drives Christmas seal fundraising with Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsorship. Bill White, Jaycee chair, announced the general drive starts November 21 with 25 000 seals mailed last year yielding about 15000 dollars. Bonds to clubs and organizations also support the fundraising.

Travis County Travis County Tuberculosis Association Junior Chamber of Commerce Bill White Jaycee White TB Association Tve Civitans Jaycees Austin Credit Women's Association John D. Simpson Jr Tuberculosis Association

Attendance Basis Of State Support for Nonresident Pupils

Attorney General Price Daniel stated that a school district can collect per capita state apportionment for pupils living in another district where their grades are taught. The ruling clarifies that auditor disapproval on nonresident rolls affects extra classroom units, not regular per pupil state support.

American Capitol Price Daniel Monday Gilmer- Aikin L. A. Woods

Company Dessert Elevates Apple Pudding with Vanilla Scoops

A simple apple pudding is dressed up for company fare by topping portions with small scoops of vanilla ice cream, adding a touch of elegance and contrast in texture and flavor.

After 20 Years Noted Blind Whistler Entertains at Alma Mater

Fred Lowry, a nationally known blind whistler, returns to Austin State School for the Blind to entertain students. Once a sickly 20 year old left the institution, he was sent to Chicago to study, later performing with Vincent Lopez and Horace Heidt before touring nationwide. Now 40, Lowry’s whistling career blossomed from the Texas school to radio in Dallas and stages from New York to 1945.

Fred Lowry Austin Austin State School For the Lowry Chicago Dallas New York Harry Benge Crozier Texas Employment Commission Palestine Vincent Lopez Horace Heidt Margaret Richter

Continental Oil Hearing Delayed for Unitization Rules

The Railroad Commission postponed the Continental Oil Company unitization hearing for the Todd Deep Field to November 3. The case tests a new statewide unitization law defining hearings, testimony, and orders for how oil from a unitized field will be produced from shared wells and apportioned to lease owners by computed interest.

American Capitol Railroad Commission Continental Oil Company Todd

Subdivision Law Clarified by Texas Attorney General

Daniel upholds main thrust of new subdivision law applying to all cities. A previous ruling exempting reference to the original survey is overturned. owners must prepare a plat and file it with the county clerk to comply.

American Capitol Price Daniel Monday Gene Maddin Waco Maddin

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