Flood Effects and Community Resilience in Reliance
The flood caused extensive damage yet villagers face the crisis with faith noting higher power guides affairs. Many residents were away during the flood and remain out of county waterbound. The Baptist Young People Union forms with Prof. CG EB Bullock president and C. C. Morgan vice president. Rev. J. L. Wilson of Georgetown speaks to the group about having the Spirit of God. The union meets on the second and fourth Sunday nights monthly. The local musical society, meeting on Saturday July 5, enjoyed a successful program with quartets, recitations, and a music science essay by Miss Bullock. Whittington elected president and Miss Lela Griffith secretary for the next quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Morgan
Baptist Young Peoples Union
CG. EB. Bullock
C. C. Morgan
Minnie Morgan
God
J. L. Wilson
Georgetown
Flood toll and recovered mail mark BENCHLEY NEWS
Scarce news in Benchley as residents mourn flood losses. Central road damage most severe between Bryan and Hearne with Campbell creek bridge washed out. a new bridge now completed. The first post since June 29 arrives from the south by a engine and baggage car. north mail likely a week away. Local social notes and family visits enrich a quiet week amid steady effort to recover.
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Central
Texas
Bryan
Hearne
Campbell Creek
Here
H. G. Dixon
R. H.haltom
Calvin Seale
Glaze
Franklin
Rob Seale
Baird
Bessie Seale
Ryan
KR. H. Seale
Calvert
R. H. Seale
Oscar Wilbarg
Houston
Eagle
Dr White promotes Good Roads movement in Brazos county
Dr A J White visiting the city expressed strong support for the Good Roads program and was named Good Roads chairman in Macy precinct by Judge A G Board. He plans to organize a Good Roads Club, circulate a 15 cent special road and bridge tax petition, and call a meeting to advance road work across Brazos county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. White
Brazos County
Dr. White
Good Roads
Macy
A. G. Board
McDonald
Wheelock
Cedar Creek
Briges
Thompson Creek Weather Improves After Flood
Weather has eased after flooding with crops mostly recovering and corn rising above ground. Farmers plow cotton again and repair fences washed away. Rev. S. R. McClang held services. protracted meeting postponed to late next month. Singing classes meet weekly. attendance good. Nearby residents attend Carlton normal. visits among locals noted in Magnolia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. R. McClang
Messrs
H. L. Bush
Jesse Henry
Carlton
Doulin
Mattie Royall
Missis Etta Glaze
Pearl Browning
Benchley
Ethel Sherrod
Magnolia
Potato name change sparks naming dispute
Farm and Ranch reports the Agriculture Department will rename Irish potato as White potato in statistics. Critics say the change misnames the tuber and fails to distinguish it from the sweet potato, noting color variety makes both labels inaccurate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Department
Division of Statistics
Department of Agriculture
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Blanke & Brothers’ Candy
Rlowell Bros
Texas Bakery
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Magnolia and Lemp Beer
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Thompson Creek
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