The Citizen (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 32, Ed. 1 Wednesday, February 11, 1948 Page: 25 of 26
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Wednesday, February 11, 1948
THE CITIZEN
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CLASSIFIED ADS
• For Sale •
FOR SALE—12 gauge Remington
Pump Gun. Excellent condition.!
Call, Shoemaker at L. 6948.
ALMOST complete set of archi-
tect’s instruments. Excellent con-
dition. Call K. 3-1181 or L. 6948. ;
• Repair Service •
CARPENTER and concrete work!
of any kind. -No job too small.!
House plans drawn. M. 2-5359.
GOCDNE55. IT SNOWED
A LOT LAST NkSHT/ ■
NOT ME-I'M SMART/
I'LL HAVE SOMEONE
I Repair
Irons. Lamps and Appliances
24-Hour Service
NICHOLS
4930 Fannin K. 3-6893
I
• Wanted To Lease •
LEASE in Houston, three bedroom
unfurnished house. Nice Hous-
ton family. Maximum rent $100.
Best references. Pasadena 7528.
• For Rent •
GARAGE for rent at 4127 Swarth-
more. M. 2-6646.
• Help Wanted •
WANTED: Experienced millinery
woman. One accustomed to sell-
ing better hats.
Main.
Wilton’s. 4308
RI LE OF NOSE
The official length of an Englishl
yard .was once measured by the
distance from an English king’s!
nose to the end of his middle;
finger. Dimensions are figured
more accurately today as for ex-
Mayor Lauds Bov Scouts’!
j The city of Houston is observing]this anniversary with the theme,
the official Boy Scout Week dur- ‘The Scout Citizen at work ... in
ing the current week in cognizanced*s h°me; • * *n ^!S community ...
i !in his nation ... in his world, witn .
°f the birthday of that. organiza-|practical assistance to brother Boy
tion, February 8, 1948. Scouts overseas to rebuild their or-
Mayor Oscar Holqombe, is giving ganizations;
public acclSim to the Scouts of! “Now therefore, I, Oscar F. Hoi-j
America issued a proclamation'cornbe, Mayor of the City of Hous-
vhirh rpad- iton’ T(?xas- do hereby proclaim the
I week of February 6 to 12, 1948, as
[ -Whereas. February 8, 1948 is Boy Scout Week. and urge our citiJ
the 38th anniversary of the found- Zens to recognize the unselfish-
ing of the Boy Scouts of America, service of Scout Leaders, and to do!
{which has been chartered by the|a11 in their Power to helP Promote1
Congress «ot the United States;|this Program among our youth.”
land | The proclamation was signed by
“W1“ a"d eX^X^hfoTa^ZwVriffixed
DAuGnTER, anO GiSlS STill r^j has affected the lives of 14,000,-!°^ ”e city of Houston was affixed
WhiSTlb AT me/ _y 000 American boys and men since!t0 papei.
if its inception, and now has an ac-
BP>^nitive enrollment of more than 2,-
000,000; and
“Whereas, the skils and ex-
periences acquired through Scout-
ing are great influences for build-
ing young Americans into men and)
CELEBRATE YOUR
BIRTHDAY
By Sending Flowers
To Your Mother.
. . . Phone Orders
DAY or NIGHT to
Jungle Flower Shop
2119 Main
F. 9151
{participating citizens, thus makingj
an incalculable contribution to the-
'.civic enterprise of this and count-
less other communities; and
“Whereas, the Boy Scout Move-
ment is. a great factor for the pro-
motion of World Peace, and marks
-X-RAY-
2001 S. Shepherd
H.7773
Red Cross Fund Campaign Heads Are Appointed
ample, the meter is standardized
as the distance between two lines
on a platinum-iridium bar.
Organization of the 1948 Harris
County Red Cross fund campaign
is near completion with the ap-
pointment of treasurer and 15
divisional chairmen by Ed Rotan,
general chairman for the cam-
paign.
more than the 1947 quota, and is-Rev. L. H. Simpson, negro divi-
$113,498 less than the amountsion.
raised in last year’s drive, Mr.
Rotan said.
B. Magruder Wingfield,
president of the National Bank of
Commerce and assistant campaign
The annual campaign will open chairman, will assist Mr. Rotan in
STEAM CABBAGE
For the very best results
cabbage by steaming it in the total of $331,000 and solicitations
ookj.
March 1 and continue through the
month. Citizens of Harris County
are being asked to contribute a
pressure saucepan. This is the ad-
vice of home economists who
cooked it four different ways and
then tested it for vitamin C loss’.'
will be conducted throughout the
county by hundreds of volunteer
workers.
This year's quota is only $9000
Braeburn Zoning Verdict Held Up
directing the drive.
Hugh Bernard, vice president of
the Second National Bank, has
been appointed for the third con-
secutive year as treasurer of the
Red Cross campaign, Mr. Rotan
announced.
W. Browne Baker, vice presi-
dent of the South Texas National
Bank, will serve as chairman of
the special gifts division.
City officials did not know whatj other division chairmen in_
Mr. Lichenstein, attorney and
president of the Junior Chamber
vice of Commerce, will direct Jaycee
teams in the canvassing of the
downtown business district.
Sub-chairmen to direct the so-
licitation of campaign funds in the
Local Brothers Will
Give Piano Recital
Bellaire city officials have again
delayed a decision on the type ofje£fect this would have on tne|cl^de: w jj, Smith,- industrial
zoning that will be instituted ini''™5' the;y had in£anded £o fone division A; J. A. Miller, industrial
the territory that includes the|the territory and the matter was divislon „. Thomas E. Lichen.
Braeburn Country Club Estates. |“rned over ta the_f ty atJornfy’stein, business and professional;
Tt was expected that the coun-;Pau Strong’ Mr' ®trong s stllIjMrs. C. E. Tooke, women's divi-
cil would pass on a zoning ordi-c™f'dey'lg the Pr°blem. sion; Mrs. Mike Weinstein, he>ad-
nance at the meeting held last, Mr. Edmonds ™d h.s attorney, quarters chairman for the fourth
. , . .. . . , , C. S. Bracewell, were at the coun-
week, but the matter was tabled|
for further study
because of
legal question involving some of
the land south of the City Hall.
James H. Edmonds, who claims
ownership to the land in question,
appeared before the council and
stated that a previous planning
board had approved a plat on th*
land.
cil meeting last week.
room brick bungalow at 2807
Tangley to Mr. and Mrs. M. J.
consecutive year; Neal Pickett,
speakers; Ray Gillispie, supplies;
Dr. Denton Kerr, doctors; Dr. R.
HOME ON TANGLEY SOLD
W. L. Goldson has sold the five- D. Snider, dentists; Nelson A. Mc-
Elroy, manager of the Tri-Cities
Chamber of Commerce, county di-
Weisskopf. Consideration was $12,-vision; City Councilman Phil
500. The purchasers r e c e n t i vj Hamburger, government and mu-
ie moved here from Oak Park, Illjnicipal; J. H. Wright, schools and
'Mr. Weisskopf is retired. |colleges: A1 R. Lever, theaters, and
Move To Pave
Three Blocks On
Linden Shaped
3 Lamar Students
Are Nominated
For Rotary Award
Three candidates for ihe Rotary
Club Citizenship award at 'Lamar
High School have been announcedj
by Principal W. J. Moves.
appear before the Bellaire City, Thev are Caroline Douglas, Ruevl
Council tomorrow night seeking Boo,le and Sam Croom.
A committee of three men, one
from each block in the 4800, 4900
and 5000 blocks of Linden, will!-
various communities of Harrisjmore information concerning pav- The candidates named by school!
County will be named next week inS for those blocks alon* the,rjstudents and faculty members will
by Mr. McElroy. .street. be interviewed by the Rotary Club
| The committee was appointed atiseleetive committee who will an-l
|a meeting of all the propertynounce the winner probably some-'
owners held last week at the homejtime in May.
George G, Blnxsom, Jr., and his|of R' M' Derden- 49'° Llnden' Selections are made on basis of!
brother, Walter Bloxsom, will play who aIong wlth Louls Swa es and scholarship, leadership, citizenship,
their first solo piano recital atiJ' C; Lewls had organized the,service to school and community,
the Carter Music Hall next Tues-jn1eetlng’ j Miss Douglas has an outstanding;
day night at 8 o’clock, it was an-l At the meeting, George M. Hill - scholastic record, having an all-A|
nounced this week by their in-Lver» Bellaire city engineer, spoke average for her high school work,
structor, Violette Moliere. land said that the city would pay She is also vice president of the-
The brothers, who live at 3027 for the citv-owned portions of the senior class and has been named
Cason, will each play 12 pieces.:s^ree^ and a^so ?*a*ed that he most representative and most pop-;
On the selections that require ac-jwould supervise and inspect the,ular girl by classmates,
companiment they will be assisted work. j Miss Boone is editor of the
by Maryanne Wartz or Miss &Io-j Hamilton H. Anderson, a locahschool paper, has an outstanding
Here. jcontractor. was also at the meet-scholastic record and is very active;
The .recital will be the climax ing and quoted several approxi- in many organizations.
Available NOW!
The NEW Baking Type
SYNTHETIC
ENAMEL
Let us finish your car the new
factory way. Drive to 602 Web-
ster Ave., inspect our new
baking unit and get an esti-
mate on your car today.
“A finish that will last”
WESNZEL
Paint and Body Works
802 Webster at Smith F 2242
TREES
PLANTED
TO GROW
Make your selection now
while our stock of trees is
complete. All sizes and price
ranges. Let us show you some
we have planted and you be
the judge of our efficiency.
BLUME
SYSTEM
“Cost Less Than Mistakes”
2736 Virginia H. 2114
of three years
boys.
of study for both
mate prices for the different types; Mr. Croom is president of the;
of paving. {senior class and is a star athlete.
SPECIAL!
NEW ALUMINUM
SLATS
For Your Venetian Blinds
$075 Average
Ma Si”
Beautiful Plastic Finish
T. 6065
ALCAN
VENETIAN BLIND CO.
Verle C. VVitham, Prop.
300 Shepherd Dr. (Opposite Faith Home)
WOOL GRADES EXPANDING INDUSTRY QUALITY OF RUGS
Wool grades are based upon the New York’s poultry industry has' The quality of oriental rugs
diameter of the individual fibers, expanded in value from 26 to 100 determined by the closeness of:
which varies between breeds and million dollars a year in the last the weave and the quality of the
parts of the body. |20 years. wool used.
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Employers Casualty Company
(A Participating Stock Company)
REPRESENTATIVES
Andrew J. Embry
Robert Goehrs
Iver J. Guy, Jr.
A. VV. Hewitt
H. E. Lindsey
SAM HUMPHREYS, District Manager
Silt and 9th Floors STERLING BLDG. Phone Fairfax 21*1
COMPANY BRANCH SERVICE
ON,
A CTO, FIRE, BURGLARY, GENERAL
CASUALTY, INLAND MARINE AND
HOSPITALIZATION INSURANCE.
John H. Lindsey
Harold Moore
E. E. Parks
Ross Sanders
T. W. Stephens
Harry E. Stoops
PLANT YOUR
HOME GROUNDS
NOW!
Azaleas and Camellias, car loads
of the finest in all sizes to select
from. Hardy flowering-Shrubs.
Evergreens, and Vines. Roses in
all the best varieties. Hibiscus
in 150 varieties. Beddings.
Plants, etc.
VISITORS WELCOME
4400 BELLAIRE BLVD. M. 2-4416
Nl'RSERlES...... . Houston, Conroe. Sugariand
Bring Your House Plans With You So We Moy Advise You
On Proper Plant Selection.
GULFSPRAY SHOWER DOORS
AND TUB ENCLOSURES
ADDED BEAUTY
|
j AND CONVENIENCE
i FOR EVERY HOME
Sparkling metal and glass
make a bath of beauty,
economy and neatnees.
Units built in Houston to
fit almost every condition.
Binswanger & Co.
XFW BPS ROUTES—Beginning last Sunday, bus routes going through Ihe downtown area The numbers are keyed to the list In the margin of the map. Readers will hr particularly taler- ” I !l,^<11 X1 ^
were changed to conform with the new one-way streets. The above map shows Ihe new routes esterf in the routes
tor all Bosses The numbers in the circle* along the routes indicate which bus travels that street.
OF TEXAS
207 North Main SL. Houston
Just North of Viaduct. C 5244
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Murphy, John H.; Daniels, A. Pat & Farley, James L. The Citizen (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 32, Ed. 1 Wednesday, February 11, 1948, newspaper, February 11, 1948; Houston, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth566238/m1/25/: accessed April 26, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Bellaire Friends Library & Historical Society.