Driskill Hotel Legacy and Preservation Efforts in Austin
The piece surveys the Driskill's history from construction costing 400000 to 1969 closure and current preservation goals. It notes Driskill Hotel Corp efforts, the Texas Historical Survey Committee endorsement, and plans to restore the original section while converting the 1928 addition into a luxury hotel with shops and ballrooms. It also mentions past medical remedies and a Road Runner profile.
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Driskill Hotel
Daily Statesman
Driskill
Austin
Texas
South
New York
St. Louis
San Francisco
Driskill Hotel Corp
Texas State Historical Survey Committee
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E. W. Jackson
Perry-Brooks Bldg
Local Notes From White Oak Community
Congratulations go to Johnny Fletcher stationed at Carswell Air Force Base for promotion to Sergeant. Mrs. Emory Hoover and Lynn visited the John L Spurriers. Spurrier not well. Mrs. John Nickols stays as houseguest of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Penick and recently had eye surgery. Mrs. Penick and Mrs. Nickols traveled to Dallas. Nickols progress good but on partially inactive list briefly. Alma Strimple of Victoria now living with sister Mrs. P M Farmer. R L Blankenship surprised his mother Alice Fletcher with a birthday party on Saturday April 24. ice cream and cake served. Mr and Mrs. Bill Bingham visited League City with Mr. and Mrs. David Alexander Milli and David Gregory. Mrs. J O Phillips and Virgie Callahan spent the day with the Binghams.
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Johnny Fletcher
Carswell Air Force Base
Emory Hoover
Lynn
John L. Spurriers
Spurrier
John Nickols
Chester Penick
Nickols
Alma Strimple
Victoria
P.M. Farmer
R. L. Blankenship
Alice Fletcher
Bill Bingham
League City
David Alexander
Milli
David Gregory
J. O. Phillips
Bingham
Virgie Callahan
A Word or Two to the City of Gladewater
A community appeal urges local youth and volunteer groups to take part in an ecology day cleanup in Gladewater. The piece praises free will help and stresses that any interested groups or a scout troop should step forward to improve the town before dawn.
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Gladewater
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England
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Cockayne
U.S
Keith Chamlee
John Walton
Oklahoma
Z. Btl
White Oak News
Ed Floyd
Oranjestad
Aruba
Esso
Red Rock
R. Jones
Cooper Insurance Agency
Pacific — Gladewater
Dial
Neil Cooper
Jim Holcomb
Lettuce
East Pacific
del Monte DR. Pepper
JATIS
Aly
Tan
Roceries Spray
Bia DA Et
Ecue
Glao Tas
Ren
Griffin
Seovuavm
Rend
Maton
Ainwael
Wee Eee
I Te Shee Ee
Neet
Hamburger
Club
Wy Gal
CTN
Cabells
Livery Neuhoff
Dauuiln
Keith Stokes
Keith Wells
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