1958

A sparse diary year. JJL moves from his Austin Hotel room to a basement office. Jack Wallace is appointed to a position at the University of Texas College of Business Administration at $6,000 for nine months.

The Divorce

On November 6:

Divorce decree LLL — vs. JJL granted today. Took LLL to Aus CC this evening. Music by Guy Lombardo.

JJL signs over the deed to 2007 Hopi Trail and the title to the 1955 Buick to his ex-wife’s attorney. Thirty-three years of marriage end with a dance.

Bill in Austin

Bill and his family arrive in Austin on November 4. He accepts a position with the Texas Highway Department on November 11. A family dinner follows with both sons present.