Public Works bids call for Texas road projects in Bastrop and Starr counties
Sealed proposals are invited for multiple highway construction jobs in Bastrop Starr and Jim Hogg counties. Projects include Grille Base Prime Coat and Line Surf along FM 335 from Rosanky to near Smithville, and 12,706 miles of base and surface work on routes in Starr and Rio Grande City areas. Plans available at the Texas Highway Department offices in Austin and Pharr. Openings set for October 23 1948 with prevailing wage rates and standard public works provisions applied. Also includes notices of Texas highway construction and local county road work with similar bidding procedures and wage requirements. Obituaries note Jesse A. Dullnig and Annie Aylmer with funeral details.
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Sealet
Rosanky
Smithville
Om Highway
Bastrop
Highway Department
Austin
Public
W. J. Dock
Trv
Bneinest
Auauth
Texas
Terns Highway
Tr Spartment
Prime Coat & Line Surf
Treat
Roma
Henda
Rio Grande City
Jim Howe
Yiehway
Starn County
Wil
Mil
State of Texas
Salt House
J. W. Puckett
Pharr
Teras
Texas Highways Department
Fhustin
Usuel
Texas Highway Construction
Jack County
Horer
Machanie
Yians
A. J. van Deke
Texas Highway Departaent
Wolf Creek
Lipecomb
Ue Highway Department
L. el Arell
Dini
Two Bridges Reopen As City Reports Progress
Street Commissioner Steffler announced two bridges on Lansford Street and Schooslivict over Castillo Creek are now open to traffic after repairs. Nine bridges remain closed while plans for precast concrete decks are studied. City crews continue paving Seeling Avenue as Southern Construction sets to begin Big Foot Street work pending conditions.
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Steffler
Lansford Street
Schooslivict
Castillo Creek
Steiner
Local Notes From Bexar and Nearby
Bexar facts and scattered notes report new Kelly Field assistant provost marshal Capt. Nor Wood Phelps and other local appointments. Items include honeymooners in Acapulco, Monroe Calculator Company manager Will Davis, Shrine circus members, 14th Infantry transport officer, medal awards to Capt. Been and Lt. Talcot Mereness, a barber shop kids chair, and a new theater being built by projectionists on Josephine Street.
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Bob Ostei
David Griffin
French Place
Kelly Field
Norwood Phelps
Acapulco
Will
Davis
Bride
Chili Holaday
San Antonio
Monroe Calculating Machine Company
Alzafar Shrine Circus
W. O. WM. A. May
Hale Jit
14St Infantry
Naional Guard
Shanghai Cafe
Broadway
Jack Been
Lyman Talcoty
Tony
West
Houston
B.A. Wiedermant
L. A. Association of Life Underwriters
Col
Lester
Crago
BAMC
University of Mlegan
Joephine Street
School Tutoring Week Promotes Atomic Age Education
The 26th annual American Education Week observed by the San Antonio Independent School District runs November 11 to 16. Miss Elma A. Neel announces the theme as education for the atomic age. Each elementary school hosts a day for parents to visit with activities such as films posters and student exhibits. Daily topics include Brotherhood World Security Facing New Tasks Developing Better Communities Strengthening Home Life Investing and Training and Promoting Health and Safety.
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San Antonio Independent School
Elma A. Neel
County Cuts Four Jobs to Trim County Budget
County officials approved canceling four unfilled positions saving 606 a month and reallocating 2600 to the general fund leaving a treasury balance of 2911.58. Other actions include buying a pickup for Precinct 2, bidding a portable water pump, and appointing James Sanchez acting jail sergeant at 175 monthly. Funeral notices follow for several residents with details of survivors and arrangements.
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Merk
Fred Huntress
Huntress
Wedsday
Frecinet No. 2
Herper- Gillespie
Precinct No
James Sanchez
Tony August Morin
Suit Filed Over Uhr Drive Contract Dispute
Clyde Vanllam and other north Sie property owners sue the county commissioners court in 73rd District Court seeking to stop payments to Kelly Construction for Uhr Drive from Brianco Road to US 231. They allege an invalid contract and accuse politics influenced decisions. Uhr says the project will proceed, while a defense attorney is proposed and the judge notes the suit has not yet been served.
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County Commissioners Court
Clyde Vanllam
North Sie
Sre
Uhr
Kelly Construction Company
Brianco Road
Commissioners’ Court
Wantland
Robert ¥. Var
Carl Wright Johnson
Charles W. Anderson
County Asked to Aid Road Tax Fight
A two man delegation attended Wednesday's county commissioners court meeting to seek support for a state constitution amendment to safeguard highway revenues from diversion. George Maggard, Borden Co. manager, and Dats Proper, chairman of the good roads amendment committee, spoke with Commissioner Rudy Stapen and Bob Uhr regarding Saver concerns.
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County Commissioners Court
Jusk
Hiversian
Twe
George Maggard
Borden Company
Dats Proper
Good Roads Constitutional Amendment Committee
Rudy Stapyeneek
Robert F
Bob? Uhr
Saver
Courts and appeals wrap from Texas counties in 1346 docket
Appellate motions and rehearing rulings populate the Texas caseload from Nueces Jim Wells Willacy Bandera Bexar Cameron and other counties. Appellants seek extensions stays and clarifications while several motions for rehearing are overruled or granted.
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Puucmannel
Founth Couly
Jung J. Scanton
David Jr
el Ale
Revar County
Charles Halshouaer
Mary Linceman
Alee Bank and Trust Companis
Jim Wells County
Robert C. Singer
William Singer
T. M. Singer
Nueces Country
Japucllant
Melvin W. Looney
Chipman
Banderk County
W. Turner
H. Jargan
Roint -Gércia
Cameron Pope
Alamo Stone May Go to Australia for Memorial
Mayor Gus B. Mayermann announced a request to send a stone from the Alamo to Brisbane Australia where a war memorial is planned. He asked state officials for permission to take the stone from the site and noted officials had received the request from Brisbane authorities.
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Australia
Gus B. Mayermann
Texas
Brisbane
Shooting Charges Filed In Local Court
Charges of assault to murder filed Wednesday in Justice of the Peace Frank Vaughan's court name Bob Warren of Neff Avenue as involved in a October 10 shooting at Tropics nightclub and Bluebonnet hotel. Freddie Moran and S Salinas also face assault to murder charges in separate October 14 shooting cases.
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Justice of the Peace
Frank Vaughan
Caure
Bob Warren
Neff Avenue
Tropics
Frank Daley
Bluebonnet
Freddie Moran
Leona Street
Warren
S. Salinas
Chihuahua Street
T. Alvarado
Park site debate unsettles city officials
Commissioner Henry Hein discussed park location options with former San Antonio franchise operator Harry Ables. Ables noted most fans hailed from the South and West sides and recommended a South side site such as the old circus ground while Hein reviewed the city charter for park provisions.
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Ball Park
Henry Hein
Harry Ables
San Antonio
XX Ables
Fort Worth cattle market reports strong gains and varied prices
At Fort Worth Texas sale yards on October 36 cattle and calves met strong demand with prices rising by about one dollar or more from Tuesday. Hogs stay steady while milling sheep and lambs show gains. top calf and yearling values reach mid teens per hundred pounds with good cows and bulls also moving higher.
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Antonio Livestuck
Feneral Silly Market
Lew Matchon
Engeras
Fort Worth
Fricet
L. S. Staley
Ringgale
Guo
Jamby
Tuteday
Cotton futures rise in New Orleans trading
In New Orleans on a Friday session, cotton futures opened higher by about 50 cents for the front month and extended gains into later months. In New York, cotton futures rose about 45 cents to levels near 38.0 cents, with several contracts showing moderate advances.
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Orleans
Raw York
New York
Bee AP Catton Futorks
Grain note on wheat market from telegraph column
A grain market note discusses a telegraph dated January with figures barely readable. It mentions wheat prices and trade notes, indicating price movements and market sentiment. The fragment includes scattered figures and references to Cloxe and Chast Wheat.
City N Dance at Legion Club Features Willetts Orchestra
A local dance note advertises City N Dance by the Three Sisters each Saturday night at the Legion Club 728 12 Losoya with Willetts Orchestra. Admission 70 cents includes tax and public invited. An American Legion hall event also lists Wed Obery night at Woodlawn Pavilion with Tales Arto and his Rhythm Ranchers.
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Three Sisters
Legion Club
Losoya
Willetts
Orch
Danet American Legion
Hall
Willets
Woodlawn Pavilion
Tales Arto
Rhythm Ranchers
Adm
Meat market surges as World Series fuels interest at stockyards
A Tuesday at the Union Stockyards shows volatile prices with meat controls lifted. Hogs sold above ceiling prices attracting large profits for sellers like Jesus Valasques of Live Oak County, while cattle and calves also rose, aided by buyers and radio buzz from the World Series.
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Bill Gray
Union
OPA
Jerre Poying
Agai
Jesus, Valasques
Live
Oak County
Ney
Valasques
Market Notes Show Wide Range in Produce Prices
San Antonio market reports varied fruit and vegetable prices with many items listed by crate, bushel, or pound. Concrete values include asparagus at 36.00 crate, artichokes 1.20 per dozen, oranges California 6.75 crate, lettuce 3.50 crate, and peppers green 1.42 per pound. Livestock entries note Cattle and calves sold by G. Swickheimer in Goliad and nearby counties, with prices from 13 to 115 dollars per head.
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Reany
Hrarcoli
Cali
Gelery
Oregon
Cole
Idaho
Inc
Jonathan
Florida
Mexico
California
Vital Statistics Marriage Licenses and Divorces
A garbled list of names appears to report marriage licenses and divorces. Readable items include several couples and individuals such as Tath H Sanchez Virginia Saldana Laurence P Brennan Donnie Louise Parker Meliton Rodriguez Doris Mucher rera Willa LeBlanc Lou Bila Le Blan Ray Hoyertuns Fem Burrs. Other names and action phrases are obscured or fragmented.
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Marrlage Livenses
Tath H. Sanchez
Virginia Saldana
Laurence P. Brennan
Donnie Louise Parker
Meliton
Rodriguez
Doris Mucherrera
Willa P. LeBlanc
Lou Bila
le Blan
Ray Hoyertuns
Fem Burrs
Andrew ¥. Ellison
Drash Lee Thomas
Mamet’ Fernanda
Rios Jrz
Buda Puenta
Kenneth L. Coble
Josephna Grammer
Andres C. Congaina
Tanz Wartines
Tarelien
Pau
A Frances
pMargus
Joe W
Thelins
Stychay
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Dulenic
Jesse A. Dullaig
Sieves Ave
Néeday
Vera Dullnie
Ben Antonia
A. J. Bohman
Cuero
Arnold J. _Dullnig
Walter’ Reed General Hospital
Washington, D. C
Vernon Dullnig
al San
Antonio
B. Dullnig
Alemo
St Joseph's Chavehay
Monagr
P. J. Schnetzer
Hermusnn Sons
Alamo
Oun
Aylmer
Annie Aylmer
Sav Hava Br
Fred A. Aylmer
Gough
Richard B. Knight
J.P. Aylmer
Tex
Government Hill Methodist Church
Ric
Fasten Star
Calena
Alamo Funeral Home
C.F. Bohminlk
Altano Funeral Home
Bexar
Deatte Lowell
W. Theo Ave
Ausiliare
Grand Army of the Republic
Akers
Parner
Dickson SI
Pesas
Beebe Jean Taries
Ban Atonio
Sanvart Garden
Parnes
Elatera
Yoarte
Lorat
George “van Adlon
Tih Buneral
Thelermont Roselawn Meurorig. Paik
Catford Movers
Hicnerdson Petroleum Company
D ‘Ai
Nueces J
Nparber
First National Bank of
Richardson Aerotrolau Company
Nueces County
Imotion
Appellee
Tychardson Petroleum Campanty
Malvin W. Looney
Baby Doll Stemtore
San Antonio Tramal Company
Bexar County
Alamo Stone
A. Friste
Hein
Park
Colcago Cash Brats
Chicago
Anas Smalte
Mandeare the Magician
BY Lee FaLk and
Pail Davis
Toots and
Casper
Sophie
Milo
Ee Falk
Ray Moora
Jimmy Murphy
Apollo
Hdimy Murray
Lacater Ranch
Falfurrias
Alagocosa
C. C. Smith
Uvalde County
Commission Market
Cansazan
Texas Livestock Marketing Association
G. G. Swickheimer
Goliad County
Sonn Clay Commission Company
A. C. Billingsley
Alascora County
Kallleen
Advi
Bell
Turkey
Creston H. Funk
Garfield Dus
Relcover
Ats
Abilene
Bip
Spring Herald
Denison Herald
Marshall Newehersenger
Paris News
San Angelo
Sandard Times
Texas National Corp
Texas Bond & Mortgage Company
First
Boought
Transit
ORR Doe
Heh Fanti
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