The Bellaire Citizen (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 28, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 13, 1949 Page: 3 of 20
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THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1949
Wafer Is Gone, But Evidence Of Flood Still Pesters Southwest
(Continued From Page 1) serving their 23rd wedding anni- ber said all she salvaged wasjlUr. Staneliff issued the following Washington for a study of im-high wa
P«ge one of today’s Citizen R I versary Monday after the flood bric-abrac and lamps. (statement to The Citizen: proved drainage facilities Ichlorine
TITHE CITIZEN
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Glenn M. McCarthy, president an* chairman of the hoard; Ho wen
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fc*r'Su"”""7 i0”1 >«•>» H. Murphy, editorial dlroeto
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For circulation information call ■aj^A-orth 7621. .............
P«ge one of today’s Citizen. R. J.
Downey, owner of this home at
3,23 Bluebonnet, estimated the re-
placement value of his furniture,
* total loss, at $3000.
Mr. Downey moved into the
$25,000 house on July Ifi. He car-
ried no flood insurance on either
the furniture or the house.
He and Mrs. Downey were ob-
versary Monday after the flood
by trying to make their home tem-
porarily habitable.
proved drainage facilities. chlorine content w;
“We will back up this Commit-1as an added precaut
lee to the fullest extent possible Ja line leak or break
I have proposed that . trip to; Bellaire's Mayor
Washington be made al our ex-(similarly
pense to lay the urgency of our| “0ur water was r
problems before the proper agen-jjnated and our new
cies. In the meantime our own res- posa| pian) operated
tdenls are making vigorous ap-old unit was put
peals to the county authorities sion bv hieh wat.r
Arnold Ahrens, builder of their: The developers of Southern
home, reportedly has offered to Oaks are planning a course of ac-
repair the flood damage at cost. "nn 'n cooperation with residents
Mr. Ahrens, owner of Ahrens °( entire affected area and
Realty Company, 5727 Kirby were taking independent steps to
Drive, verified this by lelephone alleviate both the present, situation
to The Citizen, and its causes.
Speaking for the group of build-!. ‘‘AH pOSslble assistance is be-
ers who form Southern Oaks, Incre,,der*d reslden,s in cl*ari"«
hole eronoH . " XtT.- Ct- . ..Ill, I
Next door al 3119 Bluebonnet
Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Huber esti-
mated their furniture loss at $10,-
000. Water standing three feet deep
in Iheir home completely ruined
their antique furniture. Mrs. Hu-
ANNOUNCING
TY BONDS
BUY U. S,
tne continued assistance of proper-
authorities in mapping long range
plans to prevent a recurrence of
the damaging high writers.
“It is of grave concern to our
entire community that inadequate
(surface drainage exists over much
of Harris County, permitting ser-
ious flood damage to occur to even
jour best residential sections.
! “Plans are being discussed by a
committee of home owners to
make a direct appear to both
County and Federal authorities in
J, G. Taylor announces the opening of the Tar
get Cleaners in the New Bellaire Center, Mon
day, October 10,1949.
southern Oaks residents were
high in their praise for West Uni-!
volunteer firemen who!
versify
evacuated by boat approximately
300 residents of the area Friday
night aand Saturday morning dur-
ing the heavy rains.
Official recognition was award-;
ed the volunteer firemen at the;
West University council meeting
Monday night.
The Council also heard a re-
port that the city’s water supply:
remained pure throughout the
Notice!
■-qarosc!f.K
DUE TO FLOOD CONDITIONS LAST wtisKr;"
OUR FORMAL OPENING WAS POSTPONED
This new plant will afford Bellaire Citizens the
Finest Cleaning Services and Processes ob-
tainble in the Southwest.
YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND
THE FORMAL OPENING OF OUR
Little W. U. Damage:
Volunteers Lauded
For Work In Flood
Bel lair e
FURNITURE
Studio
You are cordially invited to take advantage of
a 25% Discount On All Cleaning
'Department, Police Department left the wrong im
iand other volunteer workers who West University's
i helped during last week’s flood re-jduring the storm.
■ ceived high commendation of the “Our water r
City Council Monday night. throughout and a
i “The Police and Fire Depart- quired boiling,” he
inents worked far and above the „Th . .. „
tV COUnd‘man W- -‘MV Whitt Johns
A. Hamlett. They rescued scores me „ wa! „
I of people, saved property andL, , .
For A Limited Tim*
Cosh and Carry
COMPLETE home FURNISHING5
Saturday, October 15th
5004 Bellaire Boulevard
New Selloire Shopping Center Phone MA-8868
Holla-ire
Blvd.
Shopping Center
M A-3307
aire
ances
J. G. Taylor
COMI IN AND REGISTER FOR FREE
000R PRIZES
RADIO GIVEN AWAY
Saturday at 9:00 P.M.
“Other citizens helped, too,” said overflowed a™ storm sewers were;
'Councilman Bill Buschardt. .rd s‘°PP«i up in some areas because!
dike to thank them for giving aid °‘ tbe ®Iay s ®avou overflow, the
to the Police and Fire Depart-report said' Streets suffered some!
menu during the disaster. At least dam3pe but rePalr alreadJ' has;
12 boats were in operation at 3 been started' Mr. Johnson said. J
|a.m. Saturday, evacuating peopleT""""..... ............
I from Southern Oaks. At least 50i
; volunteers helped more than 300
persons from the area during the!
worst period. pi
Councilman Hal Terry and Du- P ij J / l 10 J I jk
Pree Holman also added their! UiF toV mdfammm
praise for the volunteers’ work.
The City of West University,!
which opened the doors of the
City Hall for refugees, furnished
cots, blankets and food for the;
refugees.
Councilman
Iris and Ralph
McFarland
Call Us for a Free Demon
sfration in Your Home!
CABINET SINK
Presents
Holman said
4 Residents
Of Area Take
Chest Posts
the New
GENERAL
ELECTRIC
Russell P. Grieve Jr., of 2423
Watts Road and John W. (Jack)!
Lawrence of 3778 Nottingham, will
head Walker District solicitation
jin the Central division of the $2.-!
045,606 Chest campaign,
j Mr. Grieve is chairman of that
district which is in the Southeast j
! Region of Central division. He is
j» member of the YMCA, whch is!
j a Chest
| Chamber
of Houston, the Elks Club and the!
Salesmanship Club.
Six branches of the YMCA will!
receive $130,944 as their allotment
from the Chest campaign which1
raises funds for 40 Red Feather!
agencies. The Salesmanship Club's
Bayshore Home has a $6,500 Chest
budget to carry on its work in
agency, the Houston,
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4. Imptssed soap retainer
5. Fluft, no-tip drnlnboorib
6. Swiinp mixing-faucet with mirtal kandlei
7. lit)* ep, no-splosh bowl
g. Crotpcup stminer, easy te cleen
f. Hi-bp enamel cabinet finish, inside end ent
Big wnWer-rabinet storage (14.10 en. ft.)
Four Free-swinging doors, insolatod »n4 sooswL
deadened
Concealed hinges end positive-acting torpedo
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Two drawers, wide, deep and sfMcioos (one
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Chest campaign. Mr. Lawrence isj
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offic^J
Frafcik S. Meyer of 2336 Bolsoverj
Road,’who is assistant vice-presi-1
dent of the Harrisburg National
Bank, is Garden Villas-Meadow-
brook District Chairman in thei
Southeast Region. He is a member
of Elks Lodge 151.
Mrs. Pauline Chandler of 2337
■McClendon road is Southmore Dis-
trict Chairman in the South Re-'
gion. Civic-minded Mrs. Chandler
is active in the Chest, Pin Oaks
Horse Shoe, Symphony drive and
the Fat, Stock Show.
Home Service Advisor for Hous-
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Daniels, A. Pat & Murphy, John H. The Bellaire Citizen (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 28, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 13, 1949, newspaper, October 13, 1949; Houston, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth521198/m1/3/: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Bellaire Friends Library & Historical Society.