Mountain Artist Finds Welcome in Pine Knob Society
Diane Carrol a wealthy young artist visits Pine Knob in the Ozarks where locals greet her warmly except Ann Haskel who rules the town. Diane befriends mountaineers Uncle Jimmie and Aunt Josie while Ann’s son Jeff harasses her. Ann reveals hard truths about frontier life and the need for opportunity, softening toward Diane.
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Diane Carrol
Pine Knob
Ozarks
Ann Haskel
Diane
Ann
Jeff Todd
John Herbert Haskel
Jimmie
Josie” Cartwright
Jeff
Shady Creek Valley
Painter and Mountain Woman Clash Over Realism
In a mountain glade Diane debates a rival painter Ann Haskel who insists on real life over idealized woods. Ann defends education and hints at a mystery man, then rides away on a bay horse as Diane admires the animal and the moment.
Billy the Boss and the Painter at the Lodge
Diane contemplates painting Ann Haskel’s horse Billy while the mountain woman defends him as more than a boss. A rain drenched Lodge scene follows with guests seeking amusement as Diane, wary of the group, weighs her artistic vow against belonging.
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Diane
Better Farm Practice and Cotton Acreage Plans
The article discusses reactions to the new farm program in 1936 Texas. Some farmers may expand cotton planting while others shift to soil conservation crops like peas. Brazos county farmers lead in conservation planting, promising long term soil fertility and erosion protection, with broader benefits to feed value and farm income.
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Texas
Brazos County
Critics of the New Deal and a Texas statuary dispute
The piece argues that former President Hoover leads Republican critique of Roosevelt policies, urging tighter regulation of business and labor. It also notes a design dispute at Texas State College for Women over a nude statue group and comments on urban street safety and Mussolini’s occupation moves in Africa.
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Cover
Roosevelt
Hoover
Evert
Texas State College For Women
Texas
Spring lambs advance here
Morning headline notes lambs progressing in fields. Fragmentary report mentions local farm activity and regional livestock farming mood without detailed figures or names.
Beauty is judged by deeds in contest rule rethink
A saying contrasts physical appeal with actions in a beauty pageant context. The adage suggests that external beauty alone does not determine victory, implying contest outcomes may hinge on conduct and performance.
Marquette lineup lists diverse nationalities in basketball team
The first team roster features Captain William Rubado and players from France Norway Germany Hungary Bohemia Ireland Scotland Poland among others with substitutes also noted. The era piece also cites legal and historical snippets and a teaser Tomorrow The Lost Explorer.
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Marquette University
William Rubado
James Rasmusen
Gvard
Alfred Ehrig
Paul Sokody
William Vytiska
Roy McMahon
Robert O'Keefe
Evard
James Walker
Gene Wozny
Funeral Service For Ex-Resident Here Saturday
News reached Bryan Friday of the death of Mrs. Elizabeth Harris James, widow of W. P. James, at St. Joseph's hospital in Houston. A short service was held at her Houston residence, then the body was transported to Bryan for Christian church funeral rites. Interment was in Bryan city cemetery. Surviving daughters and granddaughters are named. pallbearers and honorary pallbearers listed. Rev. E. S. Bledsoe conducted the service.
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Bryan
Elizabeth Harris James
W. P. James
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Houston
Wichita Street
McCulloch- Dansby Co
First Christian Church
E. S. Bledsoe
Iryan City
Rusk
W. T. James
Christian Church
James
Woman’s Missionary Society
M. H. Schluter
H. C. Robinson
R. H. Seale
Robert Armstrong, Sr
Gay P. Bittle
Geo. A. Adams
J. M. Ferguson
W. I. McCulloch
Former Bryan Resident Louis White Dies in Navasota
Louis White, 59, died at his Navasota home after a two week illness. Formerly of Bryan, he was in the furniture business, never married, and is survived by a brother and three sisters. Funeral services were held in Bryan with burial at Bryan City Cemetery, conducted by Rt. Rev. Father J. B. Gleissner.
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Louis White
Navasota
Bryan
McCulloch-Dansby Company
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
J. B. Gleissner
Bryan City
Vick White
College Station
Cc. E. Brasuell
Houston
J. A. Schlortt
Lillie White
Navasoa
Charles Ramsey
Albert Haneman
H. P. Youns
Henry Wesson
C. L. Baker
Marriage Licenses Granted to Chambless Ash Batson and Rawls
R F Chambless and Geeile Ash, Lee Ross Batson and Leona McDonald, and W R Rawls and Louise Crawford receive marriage licenses in separate filings.
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R. F. Chambless
Geeile Ash
Lee Ross Batson
Leona McDonald
W. R. Rawls
Louise Crawford
Dr W A Wilson resigns Baylor Female College post
Twenty five years back report notes Dr W A Wilson resigning after eighteen years as president of Baylor Female College Belton with a successor not yet chosen. County officials plan a countywide inspection trip to assess roads bridges and highways for a court report. Lawn tennis players prep for a May tournament as spring weather arrives. Burke Oil Company’s Markham well produces about 300 barrels daily, stirring oil circles and local hopes. C S Gainer buys the W S Howell Jr home on Dallas street and will relocate with family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryen Daily Eagle and Pilot
W. A. Wilson
Baylor Female College
Belton
H. F. Stasney
Roy Hudspeth
John Kosarek
J. E. Bullock
Steep Hollow
Burke Oil Company
Markham
C. S. Gainer
W. S. Howell, Jr
Dallas Street
Time To Get In Says Buchanan For Justice Race
Albert J. Buchanan announces his bid for re election as Justice of the Peace Precinct No 4 in 1956. He touts his record of tempered justice with mercy and asks voters to review his books for accountability. He thanks supporters and cites local goals including the agricultural fair and community progress.
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Buchanan
Justice Race
Tempus
J. P
American Legion
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