Many Bryan residents visit for Cotton Ball weekend events
Mrs W R Hurst and Miss Mary Yates Hurst guest in Bryan with N B Allen. Miss Hurst represented Hockaday at A&M Cotton Ball. Numerous locals visit kin and attend campus festivities. several Bryan residents travel to Houston, Donna, San Antonio, and Dallas for family visits and state events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Hurst
Mary Yates Hurst
N. B. Allen
Fred Smith
Edith Smith
Calvert
Bryan
Hettie Edge
School of Arts and Sciences
Texas A. & M. College
Donna
Rio Grande Valley
Vergne Adams
Jones
Gladewater
S. E. Eberstadt
Henderson
F. .H. English
Emily Wiman
Houston
M. R. Bentley
George Hempling
G. H. Jackson
Gene Jackson
Somerville
C. A. Harris
Jefferson
C. B. Webb
George Foster
F. G. Jackson
James
Nacogdoches
Dallas
R. M. Searcy
J. EB. Stanford
Washington
Texas
Anne Speed
Lois Kraft
A. & M. College
A. J. Smith
Cameron
Hugh Looney
Smith
Loon
A. & College
Willis B. Johnson
San Angelo
Bryston
M. J. M. Gordon
Elizabeth Wilson Cook
Betty Jo
Rosborough
Martha Ann
Jimmie
Resrs
Jack
Miland
Jack Jr
N. R
Washington Avenue
Marvin Harris
Liane
Austin
Evelyn Greenwood
A. and M. College
Janet Harris
J. Webb Howell
Harris
Eugene Harris
Robert Holliday
Tabor
Annetta Moraz
Travis
San Antonio
Literary winners listed for several Texas schools
The report names winners in multiple categories from Rockdale Cameron Brenham Calvert Navasota Hearne North Zulch Madisonville Fairfax Anderson Gay Hill Plain View and other areas. Winners include Doris Sims Ruth Culp Otto Brandt Elizabeth Cooper Tyree Sneed J W Padgett Billie Martin and Louise Godwin among others with the A and M Consolidated and Bryan area participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Sims
Ruth Culp
Rockdale
Frank Newton
Cameron
Otto Brandt
Brenham
Katherine Hahn
Ruth Nemir
Navasota
Tyree Sneed
Calvert
J. W. Padgett
Teague
Elizabeth Cooper
Hearne
Carolyn Smith
North Zulch
Morrell Hyde
Gay Hill
Lawrence Gregory
Plainview
Lavon Hyde
Donnie Thomas
Ephesus
Max Lindsey
Center
W. R. Odem
Lynn Gove
Mary Lee Cook
Lynn Grove
Elsie Dycus
North Elm
Jimmy Cleery
Madisonville
Marion Pierce
Dolly Ruth Gilbert
Fairfax
Gertrude Wood
Anderson
Billie Martin
Clara M. Brule
Eloise Vezey
A. & M. Consolidated
Alma Wood
Somerville
Vevrue Walker
Ephes
Louise Godwin
White Hall
Florine Steebne
Corinth
Anna Jo Bond
Ryan
Ernest Sample
Bryan
Nancy Newton
John Martin
Sophie Dybal
Chapel Hill
Lillian Schaer
Willie Schaer
Brown
L. G. Andrews
M. B. Holleman
Benham
E. T. Robbins
T. A. Fisher
Eula Nagle
J. P. Wheeler
W. L. Penberthy
A. & M. College
Bryan Rodeo to Feature Southwest Talent
The second annual Bryan rodeo runs April 26 with top cowboys and cowgirls from Fort Worth Dallas and other Texas cities plus Oklahoma. Local contestants join a lineup including calf roping bronc and steer riding bulldogging and a whip demonstration at Forrest Field for nightly performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Southwest
Fort Worth
Dallas
Texas
Oklahoma
Porrest Field
Wharton Girl Wins THDA College Scholarship in 1934
Lillie Henrichs of Wharton wins the $300 THDA college scholarship after leading 4-H demonstrations on better home making. Finalists included Winifred Jones of Lancaster and Alma Lewis of Kesse Falls. They stood out among 15,000 Texas 4-H girls for gardening, canning, sewing, and exterior home improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Lillie Henrichs
Wharton
Texas Home Demonstration Association
Winifred Jones
Lancaster
Dallas County
Alma Lewis
Kesse
Falls County
Texas State Fair Association
Texas
Texas A. & M. College Extension Service
Henrichs
Jones
Dallas
Miss Lewis
Miss Jones
Extension Service
John Palmore
Ravenna
The
College Station Girl in Round-Up Revue at UT
A College Station girl will appear as a background beauty for the Sweetheart of Texas during the Round-Up Revue and Ball at the University of Texas Gregory gym April 13. Seven hundred candidates from campus sororities dormitories and boarding houses compete for the Blue Bonnet Belles page in the Fifth Annual Round-Up ex students’ celebration featuring a stage presentation and NBC orchestra. Dorothy Hedges, daughter of Dr and Mrs C C Hedges, is among the nominees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Sweetheart of Texas
Gregory Gymnasium
University of Texas
Blue Bonnet Belles
Cactus
Bill Hogan
NBC
Hollywood
Dorothy Hedges
C. C. Hedges
College Station
Drifting Cowboy Creates Ranchland Pictures in Bryan
Ray Larson known as the Drifting Cowboy with Virgil Stapp manager of the Second Annual Bryan Rodeo plans shows at Forest Field April 26 27 and 28. He has gained fame for pictures of cowboys and cow ponies in action and his Bryan window drawings draw favorable comment. He also makes pen and ink sketches of his saloon subject true to life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Larson
Virgil Stapp
Bryan
Forrest Field
Davis Addresses Teachers in Centerville Meeting
Judge W. C. Davis traveled to Centerville Saturday morning to address a joint gathering of teachers from Leon and Madison counties.
Mrs J M Fountain Visiting Relatives in Houston
Mrs J M Fountain is spending the week with relatives and friends in Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. J. M. Fountain
Houston
Grimes County Allocates 250 for Garden Seed
Grimes County designates 250 for garden seed purchases through County Agent George A. Altgelt. Funds aid individuals on CWA rolls who cannot source seeds elsewhere. Apply to W. S. Davis Jr. administrator of welfare and employment at Andersen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grimes County
George A. Altgelt
W. S. Davis Jr
County Board of Welfare and Employment
Andersen
Jerb the famous mule to perform at Bryan rodeo
Virgil Stapp and his mule Jerb are renowned in the United States and Canada. They have appeared at major venues including Toronto, St. Louis, the Century of Progress in Chicago, and Ak-Sar-Ben in Omaha. Jerb will headline Bryan’s second annual rodeo as Stapp serves as producer, manager, and clown. The event features top world rodeo stars and imported stock from Fort Worth, promising an exciting show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerb
United States
Canada
Virgil Stapp
Virgil
Toronto
Ontario
St. Louis
Century of Progress
Chicago
MeTenn
Omaha
Neb
Worchester
Macs
Broken Bow
Fort Worth
Stapp
Case
Bryan
Orsak's Alleged Jail Torture by Officers and Glover
Orsak recounts a trip to another jail cell where he was handcuffed with arms stretched, shoes removed, and burned with liquid from a lamp or electric bulb. He names a sheriff figure and Glover, alleging threats, confinement overnight, and a planned trip toward Huntsville as they discussed a supposed robbery case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orsak
Bryan
Glover
Oreak
Huntsville
Bul
Crockett
Detention of Orsak by Glover Sparks Investigation Talk
The article details Orsak being taken by Glover without a warrant, with officials in Brazos County condemning the action. County Attorney McKenzie plans a full probe and may bring the matter before the May grand jury. Authorities in Crockett Madisonville and Bryan were contacted for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orsak
Bethea
Henry Hutchins
Capt
Aldrich
Austin Rangers
Glover
Capt. Aldrich
Oak McKenzie
Madisonville
Palestine
Crockett
K. T. Tillis
Dr. Barclay
Bryan
Tillis
McKenzie
the Eagle
J. L Hazlett
A. W. Phillips
Weather and flood damage near Brazos region reported
Heavy rainfall totals of about 4.68 inches in Bryan over two nights and similar amounts in Weilborn dampen the Brazos area. Officials caution that high water could wash out the east approach to Pitts bridge, with no state funds expected for repairs. Hail and wind accompanied the rain. elm trees downed and a garage moved, while local crops and gardens were spared according to reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos
Pitts
State Highway Commission
Stoney Point
Burleson County
Bryan
Weilborn
Hugh Looney
Little Brazos
Cameron-Maystfield
John Gregg
Pittsbridge
Carlo Scarmardo
W. H. Oliver Jr
Change In Legislation Affecting Vets Reported By Red Cross
Brazos County chapter of the American Red Cross received advance information from the national Red Cross on new legislation affecting veterans. The act reinstates service connections for certain WWI veterans, limits pensions, and provides hospitalization aid, with these changes effective March 28 1934 and not retroactive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Veterans Administration
American National Red Cross
Washington, D. C
Bryan
Subsistence Merchants to Meet in Marlin May 24 26
County Agent C L Benson introduced Alma Metcalf as the new county home demonstration agent succeeding Miss Blanch Brown who resigned. Directors adopted resolutions of regret for Miss Brown's departure and praised her work. E E Yeager reported the spring style show was a success and noted Bryan day at Arlington Powns per Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce. Directors present included S M Brown J S Caldwell FE R Canady J F Casey Charles H Edge Tyler Haswell J Webb Howell I Maniloff W R McCullough A S McSwain Daniel Russell C C Todd D W Williams E BE Yeager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merce
Marlin
C. L. Benson
Alma Metcalf
Blanch Brown
Miss Brown
E. E. Yeager
Trade Extension Committee
Bryan
Arlington Powns
Fort Worth
Bryan Chapter to Wear New Uniform at Initiation
The Bryan chapter will debut new uniforms at a special initiation meeting on Tuesday April 24 at o o clock. Seven candidates will be initiated: Mrs R M Searcy Mr and Mrs M Schulman Mrs Pearl Thomas Mrs Chas E Griesser Mrs T H Black and Mrs Ed B Martin. Rose Potter of Texarkana, Texas, may guest. Invitations will go to nearby chapters. Mrs W B Harris and Mrs Marie Cook of Corsicana were elected to membership by affiliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Bryan
W. B. Harris
Marie Cook
Corsicana
AM Expects Gain In Registration During Summer
College Station April 7 An appreciable increase is expected in registration for the summer session at Texas A and M College due to new state education board regulations. The session runs June 5 to July 14 and July 16 to August 25 with seven credits in health and physical education. The staff teaches most classes with two guest instructors handling education courses in each term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Texas A. & M. College
State Board of Education
H. Winkler
W. L. Peaberthy
R. H. Williams
John H. Reagan High School
Houston
M. Brown
Bryan City
Dublin Preacher Fort Worth Singer Lead CAB Revival
Beginning April 15 College Avenue Baptist church launches a two week revival led by Rev. James M. Bradford of Dublin and Luther Harrison of Fort Worth. Bradford will preach and Harrison directs singing as Bryan residents are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Avenue Baptist Church
James M. Bradford
First Baptist Church of
Dublin
Luther Harrison
Connell Memorial Church
Fort Worth
Bradford
W. B. Breazeale
Isle of Ireland
Harrison
Bryan Church
Ihe
Bryan
Death of J W Sherrill Aged 69 at Cook's Point
Bryan residents learn of the death of their uncle J W Sherrill age 69 at the family home Cook's Point Burleson County Wednesday April 4 funeral services were held from the old Sherrill home Tuesday and interment was in Cook's Point cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Hall
Adelle Hall
J. W. Sherrill
Cook's Point
Burleson County
Sherrill
Cook’s Point
City approves one year lease of Bryan Country Club
City commissioners voted unanimously to lease the Bryan Country club for one year with renewal option. The city will operate the facility as a public recreation site with fees set to be affordable, requiring at least 150 memberships. 162 were secured. Funds will cover repairs to the club house, pool pavilion, and operating costs if income falls short.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Country Club
Old Country Club Organization
R. G. Williams
George G. Chance
J. P. Casey
Texas
City Commission
Carl Cole
R. W. Howell
W. S. Howell
Bryan SHSTC Student Earns Honor Roll Place
Margaret Beason of Bryan was among 36 Sam Houston College students placed on the honor roll after the first nine weeks of the spring semester. She earned a perfect two A's for 12 grade points and is the daughter of County Agent C L Beason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Beason
Bryan
Sam Houston College
Miss Beason
C. L. Beason
Stephen F. Austin High School
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bryan Rodeo
U. S
Ville
Smetana
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
M. M. Erskine
Doug Carnes
O. E
Ft. Worth
Country Club
City Fathers
Bryan Shstc
Eagle Printing Company
M. Ratner
Brooklyn
N. J
Kraschen
Kruschen
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