Austin Women Oppose University Expansion Land Grab
A delegation of Austin women led by Mrs. Robert H. Connerly told Governor Fuey they oppose the University expansion committee’s plan to acquire homes along the route of a proposed state university expansion. They demanded fair treatment and warned they will petition the legislature and courts if forced to give up property at inadequate prices for the university project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Tek
Fue
Sittin
Orth
Austin
Mes
Robert H. Conmerly
Univversity Land “Expansion Committee
Zome
Wies
T ‘He University
Gover
Fuey
Aolezalion
Open Texas University Camp At Lake Dam Site
A new camp for Texas University will open Friday at Lake Windy with 40 girls under Miss Eunice Aden, director of physical training. Eight assistants join including Miss Tinta Dangaeter of Alpine. A life saver and expert staff will run the camp which may become permanent. The facility includes a two story building near the dam and several smaller structures. The camp operates until September 4 and aims to resemble a long standing program from a hundred years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas University
Aden
Camp plans and convention notes in mixed report
Fragmented notice describes camp activities with athletic offerings and lectures led by Miss Aden aimed at promoting health and fitness. It notes preparations and open dates, plus details on a Knights of Columbus delegation to the national convention in San Francisco. Also records the June 30 death of Lt. Hauser and his World War service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notatiere
Miex Aden
Atbletic Proxisor
Fegulny Fustudiore
San Antonio
San Antonio Coane
Knights of Columbus
San Francisco
John Williams
Couell
Acapecal Mullan
Honnr
Feteran
Kale Pass
Tex
Howe
Business House Sells in Houston Street Block
Mortis Richbook sells the northeast corner of West Commerce and North Fioter to Joel Bovasehi for 60000 dollars. Freid Mouteel of Meerheidt & Reutael handled the deal, noting four years earlier the same property sold to Afr. Bavaseh for 20000. The brick two story building fronts West Commerce street 2 feet and North Blakes 13 feet, housing tenanted by Western Durnitive Company under a five year lease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Durnitive Company
Epee
Prizes for Swimming Meet at River Avenue Natatorium
Prizes will be awarded to top yield and performers in the west advancement swimming under free instruction. Mrs Amos Gravs presides as league president and will present prizes to both girls and boys for record times. Books valued at twenty dollars and ten dollars will be given as awards. The event occurs Saturday morning with free lessons offered all week by the league at River Avenue Natatorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liem
San Antonio-Hexar County
Givie
League
River Avenue
Splash Week Aims to Teach Free Swimming to All Children
The article notes daily pool access for children under 14 from 10 to 1 o'clock with many girls from the Protestant Orphans Home arriving by car. Organized by the League to Aid Education, Splash Week seeks to provide swimming instruction for youngsters who cannot afford lessons, especially in San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League
Antonio
Fort Worth Record Changes Ownership to J Be Alicon
A Fort Worth newspaper transitions from W. B. Bagley to J Be Alicon as president and publisher. The new owners include Leonard Withings and other Fort Worth business leaders, who become directors of the Beautiful Rasaya Cemetery project, described as a well kept burial park. The notice references past ties to Newburyport and Honolulu and a World War service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth Tex
Dans
Fort Worth
W. B. Bagley
Terstofore
J. Be
Newbursnort
Honolulu
National Executive Committee
National Americanization Commission
the American Legion
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ying Varsity Land
Business House
Richbook
West Mouston Street
Texas Paper
Crockett
Crockett 126
Chadwick Automobile Co
West Travis St
Frost
Sher
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!