Revival pastor reports prison reform talk at Huntsville
Rev R E Day and son Orris Day returned from a five day revival inside the Huntsville state penitentiary where 150 to 200 prisoners went forward to confess faith. Day urged physical and mental employment for all prisoners and separate units for older offenders to prevent recidivism. He commended Warden Harrell and officials for their training and morals.
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R. E
Bryan
Orris
Fort Worth
Hurtaville
State Penitentiary
Day
Exisis
Texas
Pettery
Officaa
Rangi Ave
Towch
Huntsville
E. F. Harrell
Decoration Day Observed by Ross Chapter UDC
IL tors Chapter UL I. C. met at the home of Mrs. A J Buchnan to report progress on pensions for Confederate soldiers and widows. Ralph Howell chaired the pension name task. five Confederate soldiers and eleven widows were listed. Decoration Day will be observed in Pryan city cemetery with a short patriotic program and graves marked with colors. A Texas program and bits of Texas history followed the business session. April 1 2 meeting details announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IL Tors
UL I. C
A. J. Buchnan
Cmrmittee
Ralph Howell
Theommittee
Razes
Hi. B. Mewell
W. B. Edge
S. Ross
Iryan City
D. Webb Howell
H. 1. Durhan
P. 8. Park
H. H. Newton
Mesdames DD
P. Dansby
H. O.,berguson
S. M. Hunter
D. C. DeMaret
W. A. Withers
Bryan A M College names distinguished students list
Nine Bryan and College Station students are named eligibles for the distinguished student designation at A and M College Texas for the first semester. To qualify, a student must pass all courses and accumulate at least sixty grade points. Names listed include T A Adams Jr J O Cretsinger EB VP Forston Jr H B Horn T P Meheen WL Jones J F Konecny L S Moore and J J Willingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
iCollege Station
A. and M. College of Texas
Charles K. Finley
T. A. Adams, Jr
J. O
Cretsinger
VP. Forston
H. B. Horn
T. P. Meheen
WL. Jones
J. F. Konecny
L. 5. Moore
J. J. Willingham
Plans for Fair Discussed Today With Farm Board
Members of the Brazos county fair board and American Legion group met at the LaSalle hotel with the boards advisory committee of farmers. They stressed livestock and educational exhibits as key fair features and discussed various plans in a round table discussion. Attendees included Jess Cook as fair board president and Conaway, Patronella, Benson, Estill, Williamson, McSwain, Foster, and other local figures.
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Brazos County
Miller resigns as Bryan city manager effective May 10
Bryan city commission accepts the resignation of City Manager J. Bryan Miller who will leave to become city manager of Lubbock. Mayor FE Jenkins says no immediate search and appoints two commissioners to draft regret resolutions. Medina plans to complete active projects and reorganization may delay replacement.
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Bryan
J. Bryan Miller
FE. J. Jenkins
Miller
Lubbock
Jenkins
H. A. Burger
D. L. Wilson
City Commission
Henry E. Elred
Houston
West Side
J. C. Gareth Plumbing and Heating Company
Travis
Bowie
Tabor Avenue
Play Equipment Built by Priest Would Aid City
Rev Urbanovsky assistant pastor at St Joseph's Catholic church has added playground gear to St Joseph's Parochial School. The items include a ferris wheel head and heels giant stride jumping jack and a seesaw. He offers to build similar equipment for Sue Haswell Park if materials are supplied by the city or donors to extend wholesome recreation to area children.
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Urbanovsky
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
St. Joseph's Parochial School
St. Joseh’s
St. Joseph's
Sue Haswell Park
83rd Birthday for Woman of Hearne
Mrs. Julia Guynes was honored on her eighty third birthday at her daughter Mrs. W. W. Bishop's home in Bishopville. Four other daughters one son fifty six grandchildren 104 great grandchildren and twelve great great grandchildren attended. She is a Mississippi native who has lived in Robertson County for fifty years.
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Eagle
Hearne
Julia Guynes
W. W. Bishop
Bishopville
Guynes
Mississippi
Robertson County
Musical Evening At Woman's Club Friday Night
The Friendship Bible Class of First Baptist presented a program at the Woman's Club Friday evening with rosy carnation decor. Mrs Dan Russell led a filled schedule after the planned soloist fell ill, featuring violin, piano, readings, piano preludes, duets and a saxophone sextet by the A and M Cadets.
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Friendship Bible Class
First Baptist Churen
Woman’s Club
Dan Russell
Nick Goodrich
Marlin
Aggie Places In Two Events At Texas Relays
The lone Texas A&M athlete at the Texas Relays in Austin placed third in discus with 145 feet 9.78 inches and second in the broad jump at 23 feet 8.25 inches. The Aggie team hopes to repeat as Southwest Conference champions at College Station.
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Farmer
Aggie
Texas
Appraisers Named for Right of Way on Highway No 6
County Judge A S McSwain names appraisers for condemnation if needed to secure a Bryan to Robertson county line route. Appraisers are W J Coulter Bryan Jim Tobias Steep Hollow and Lynn Sample Tabor. Notices sent to property owners who have not settled with the county on right of way. Condemnation action to proceed where settlements remain unavailable due to limited funds.
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Bryan
Robertson County
A. S. McSwain
W. J. Coulter
Jim Tobias
Steep Hollow
Lynn Sample
Tabor
County Commissioners Court
Pleasant Grove Woman Amanda McClendon Dead at 72
Mrs Amanda McClendon a longtime Pleasant Grove resident died at her home on Thursday March 27 at age 72 years 11 months 2 days She is survived by four sons three daughters and 25 grandchildren Funeral services were conducted by Rev J P Brown pastor of the Pleasant Grove church She was a Free Baptist member for many years.
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Amanda McClendon
Pleasant Grove
Bell Stolen From Magnolia Baptist Church
Police trace theft of a church bell from the Magnolia Baptist Church to multiple chicken thefts in the area. The bell was carried off at night but investigators have yet to locate a clue or suspect.
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Conror
Baptist Church
Magnolia
Mrs Marvy Parker Carr Returns From Dallas Visit
Mrs Marvy Parker Carr has returned from Dallas where she visited her son Johnny Carr and Mrs Carr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvy Parker Carr
Dallas
Johnny Carr
Mrs. Carr
Legion Officers of Texas Attend Welfare Conference in Arkansas
Officials of the American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary in Texas invited to the Area C Southern Child Welfare Conference. It will be held April 11 and 12 at the War Memorial Building in Little Rock Ark, with delegates from eleven states. Leaders from national offices and allied societies will attend as part of the Legion child welfare program.
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American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Texas
Legion
War Memorial
Little Rock
Ark
of the Legion
Hugh EB. McClung
Birmingham
Ala
Grady Kinsolving
Corpus Christi
Louisiana
North Carolina
Alabama
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
Mississippi
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Tennessee
Legion and Auxiliary
Officers named for Federation Brazos Churches
The Brazos Federation of Churches elected officers for the year at the First Presbyterian church. President Mrs. R. B. Grant and vice presidents Mrs. W. G. Reynolds and Mrs. E. W. Crenshaw, secretary treasurer Mrs. J. P. Wheeler. Rev. W W Dau named general superintendent of the upcoming vacation Bible school with Miss Minnie Jimmer son assisting. Dr. Dan Russell of A and M College spoke on social service work urging larger contributions.
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Brazos Federation of Churches
First Presbyterian Church
R. B. Grant
W. G. Reynolds
E. W. Crenshaw
J. P. Wheeler
George E. Adams
W. W .Daup
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
Daup
Minnie Jimmerson
The
Free Baptist Church
Dan Russell
A. and
Federation to Hold Next Meeting at First Methodist Church
Citizens backing relief efforts unite through the year as the federation announces its next quarterly gathering will take place at the First Methodist church.
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Federation
First Methodist Church
Ex-Students of A and M Set Weekend Meeting
Ex students of Texas A and M College plan a weekend gathering starting Friday. Activities include an Army vs Navy football game for alumni on Friday, track and field events on Saturday, cadet corps review Sunday morning, and a noon luncheon followed by a 2:50 pm business meeting in Assembly Hall.
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Texas A. and
M. College
Army
Navy
Episcopal Guild Spend the Day Meeting at Mrs Searcy Home
Twenty members of St An drew's Episcopal Guild held a spend the day gathering at Mrs C A Searcy's home to quilt and sew from 11 a m to 3 p m A Lenten luncheon was served at noon The group then adjourned at 3 p m and attended the Brazos Federation of Churches in its regular session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Guild
C. A. Searcy
Brazos Federation of Churches
Beauty Contest Opens and Closes April Eight
W H Cole indicates entries in the Beautiful contest are encouraging but late in the season. The administration committee will end registration on April 8. Bryan and College Station residents may call a committee member to enter and state the class they expect to compete in.
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W. H. Cole
Phyistration Committee
Bryan
College Station
Ed A Reg
Fort Worth Editor Sees Bryan Vacation Appeal
Jimmie Reed, managing editor of the Fort Worth Star Telegram, and Mrs. Reed visited Bryan at the LaSalle Hotel praising its wide streets and splendid buildings. Record, president of Texas Associated Press managing editors, will preside at a meeting in Austin on April 6 and plans to travel to Navasota next before visiting Washington and Independence.
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Bryan
Jimmie Reeo
Fort Worth
LaSalle
Record
Jno. W. Plack
Texas
Mr. Record
Nacogdoches Senator backs Moody third-term bid
Nacogdoches April 2 Senator W E Thomason pledged active support for Dan Moody if he seeks a third term in an address to the Kiwanis Club. Thomason said Moody’s alignment helps the little fellow and cited revenue-raising bills as proof of the legislature’s work.
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Nacogdoches
Dan Moody
W. E. Thomason
Kiwanis Club
Thomason
Moody
Brazos County Couple Files Marriage License Intent
John Wallin and Josie Casel cott of Brazos county filed notice of intention to marry with County Clerk Jess B. McGee on Monday.
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John Wallin
Josie Caselcott
Brazos County
Jess B. McGee
Westerly Meeting at First Presbyterian Church
A meeting was held in Westerly at the First Presbyterian Church marking a community gathering. Attendees discussed local affairs and planned upcoming church activities and outreach programs.
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Westerly
First Presbyterian Church
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Ross Chanter
UDC
Duke Ayres
Farm Board
Nies
Frankie Frisch
Taylor Douthit
Ernie Orsaiti
Associated Press
Cardinals
Frisch
Bottomley
Douthit
Orsatti
Roettger
Legion Officers of Texas
Hugh E. McClung
Federation Brazos Churches
A-M
Episcopal
Ft. Worth
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