Mrs Youngblood Elected President of District Federation
Mrs B Youngblood was unanimously elected president of the Fourth District Federation of Women's Clubs at the Brenham convention. She appointed Mrs F B Clark of College Station secretary treasurer, with approval from the assembly. A reception and pageant closed the day, honoring the new officers as they plan district work and future installations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth District Federation of Women’s Clubs
Brenham
F. B. Clark
Daily Eagle
College Station
B. Youngblood
Youngblood
M. Hetty Curry
Bryan
F. M. Thwing
Waco
J. L. Porter
Caldwell
Clark
Bryan and College
Howell
Campus Study Club honors longtime officer Mrs Clark
The article notes Mrs. Clark as vice president and former president of the Campus Study Club. Her membership began in 1916 with roles as corresponding secretary, critic, president, and secretary-treasurer across multiple years. She also served in Bryan Woman's Club for two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campus Study Club
Clark
Bryan Woman’s Club
Langhorn Denied New Trial Motion
Judge M. C. Jeffry overruled the motion for a new trial in the Langhorn murder case. William Langhorn, sentenced to death by Fayette County jurors on March 21 for killing 17 year old Valeria Zapalac, gave notice of appeal to the Court of Criminal Appeals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
LA Grange
M. C. Jeffry
William Langhorn
Langhorn
Fayette County
Valeria Zapalac
Court of Criminal Appeals
Schlafly to Speak at Tabor Community Club Meeting
Walter Armstrong announces that H. J. Schlafly of the Great Eight Poultry Farm Carlyle Illinois will deliver a talk before a called meeting of the Tabor Community Club next Friday night. A large attendance is requested. On Saturday at 2 PM he will address Brazos County poultry farmers at the Chamber of Commerce rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Armstrong
H. J. Schlafly
Great Eight
Carlyle
Illinois
Tabor
Bryan Cotton Market Dips as Futures Fall
Cotton futures closed 20 to 25 points lower with local spot at 23 384 cents in middling basis, reflecting a softer market tone for Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Shepherd Pleads Not Guilty to Foster Son Murder
William Shepherd, charged with murdering his foster son William McClintock, pleaded not guilty at arraignment in Chicago. Chief Justice Hopkins overruled a defense motion to quash. The State sought an early trial, but the court left trial date to the judge in due course.
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Chicago
William Shepherd
William McClintock
Hopkins
Captain Guidera to Lead Air Service at A and M
Captain Albert M. Guidera, stationed at Kelly Field, has been detailed to the College for temporary duty for the remainder of the academic year. He met with President Bizzell and Colonel C. C. Todd, and is expected to assume active charge of the air service within days.
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Bryan Daily Eagle College
Albert M. Guidera
Kelly Field
Air Service
Bizzell
Guidera
C. C. Todd
White man with mental illness fatally strikes Black cafe owner
In Houston on Apr 16 a white man with possible mental illness attacked Black individuals, fatally injuring Tom Robinson, cafe owner, and injuring others. Police say detectives are pursuing the suspect.
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Associated Press
Houston
Tom Robinson
Little Daughter of Cox Died in City
Mr and Mrs M E Cox mourn the loss of their six month old daughter Dorothy Polk Cox who died at their East 29th Street home Wednesday night after a week long illness. Funeral services were held at 5 PM at the family home with E F Parks Company in charge and interment in Bryan Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Cox
Dorothy Polk Cox
East 29Th Street
E. F. Parks Company
Bryan Cemetery
Governor Grants Russell Scott Ninety Day Reprieve
Springfield April 16 Governor Small granted Russell Scott a ninety day reprieve to spare him from a hanging scheduled for tomorrow. Officials indicated the Supreme Court would not intervene after a hurried review deemed the petition too lengthy for proper exam.
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Small
Russell Scott
Associated Press
Springfield
Govenor
Supreme Court
Governor Moorely's Plan for Colorado State Boards Lost
Associated Press reports in Denver that Governor Moorely backed by the Ku Klux Klan saw nearly all of his legislative program fail. General bills to abolish the state civil service commission and about a dozen other boards were defeated.
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Associated Press
Denver
Moorely
Ku Klux Klan
State Civil Service Commission
Ball Lectures Texas Science Club on Plant Stability
Dr. O. M. Ball addressed the University of Texas Science Club to present 20 years of research on plant stability. He used fossil leaves and preserved specimens to show relatively little change in flowering plants through ages. He conducted the talk under a reciprocal speaker exchange with the university. President W. M. Splawn recently visited A. and M. College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rivar Pally Fegle College Station
O. M. Ball
Science Club
University of Texas
Ball
Quash Motion Denied in Indiana Klan Case
Indianapolis April 16 Judge James Collins overruled motions to quash five indictments against B C Stephenson former grand dragon of the Ku Klux Klan charging him with an attack on Miss Madge Oberholtzer Stephenson then entered a not guilty plea through his attorney
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
B. C. Stephenson
Ku Klux Klan
Madge Oberholtzer
James Collins
Stephenson
Zimmer Named New Manager of Local Western Union
I J Zimmer of Texas City assumes charge of the local Western Union office effective today in a promotion. He pledges satisfaction and courtesy with hours 7 30 a m to 8 p m and a noon break 11 30 to 12 30. The same clerical staff remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. J. Zimmer
Texas City
Western Union
Mr. Zimmer
Eberstadt Praised as Top Speaker by Lumbermen
The president of the Lumbermen's Conference congratulated Eberstadt for delivering the greatest talk, commending his leadership and oratory skills before the convention audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lumbermen’s Convention
Eberstadt Delivers Notable Lumber Convention Talk
A telegram from Beaumont reports Sam E. Eberstadt delivering the greatest talk at the Lumbermen's Convention. He spoke without notes, used strong jokes, and received the loudest applause, with President Spencer publicly congratulating him on stage. Al Bryan should be proud of him for putting Bryan on the map.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam E. Eberstadt
Spencer
al’ Bryan
Bryan
The
Eagle
W. S. Howell
Sam Parker
Lumbermen’s
Beaumont
Secretary Eberstadt Highlights Bryan in Lumber Convention Visit
Beaumont based Secretary Sam Eberstadt showcases Bryan in the Bryan Plan with lobby displays of Bryan Building and Loan homes and Brazos County terracing scenes. He will address the lumbermen on The Bryan Building and Loan Plan and discuss local poultry progress.
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Sam E. Eberstadt
Beaumont
Lumbermen’s
Bryan
Hotel Beaumont
Bryan Building and Loan Association
Brazdés
Fherstadt
Lumbermen
Bryan Building
Toran
Cesestore
Missinpapy Attfhnants Civic Meet at Church
Presiding officer absent at the Junior Missionary Society meeting of the First Methodist church during Sunday morning service. Vice President Teona Mae Fearted led the devotional. Thirty members present with eight Bible readings and many absent for Easter travel or illness. Flowers presented to each child. refreshments provided. lessons on Better Americans. Arctic Explorations shown via stere opticon. Attendees listed by groups with names such as Maurine Neeley Libby Lynn Gardner George Barnes Billy Dunn Walter Tee Porter LeRoy Koenig and others.
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Soriete
Fira Methodist Church
Teona Mae
TD. P. Gaby
Albert Haneman
Will Hall
Bentley
Arctic
Myra Ewin
Maurine Neeley
Mary Bess Egan
Ollie Ruth Shaw
Mildred McKenzie
Ann Bentley
Libby Lynn Gardner
George Barnes
Billy Dunn
Walter Tee Porter
Boyd Williams
LeRoy Koenig
Leano Mae Egan
Emmett Lenz
Robalene Smith
Oak McKenzie, Jr
Ruth Neeley
Anna Belle Barnes
Lyle Cu
Bryan's Gun Club to Host Big Trophy Shoot Next Tuesday
Twenty nine shooters joined Bryan's Gun Club for a weekly match at Evans grounds. A top score of 22 of 25 appeared as the field prepared for the big trophy event next month. Local welder from Yoakum, Tex is among those aiming for the eventual prize.
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Bryan
Evans’ D'Sy
Texas
Rules of the Essay Contest by U D G
The essay contest for Brazos county schoolchildren is run by L S Ross Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Entrants must be eighth grade or higher and write about 1861 to 1865 in under 500 words. The winner receives a medal and will read the essay at Hood's Brigade in June. Entries due by May 15 with names to Mrs J Webb Howell or Mrs Albert Buchanan. May 1 deadline for names. Mrs Rhea Clark of Corsicana visits Mrs Harry I Hood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. S. Ross Chapter
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Brazos County
J. Webb Howell
Albert Buchanan
The
Eagle
Hood
Mrs. Anna Cunningham Confesses to Poisonings in Family Tragedy
Crownpoint Indiana April 16 Mrs Anna Cunningham aged 49 has confessed to poisoning three of five family members who died over six years Authorities say she was found in a cataleptic state in her jail cell The preliminary murder hearing for her son Walter 13 has been postponed indefinitely.
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Iby
Crownpoint
Ind
Anna Cunningham
A M Club Plans Annual Meet In Mc Lennan County
Waco April 16 The A M Former Students association of Mc Lennan county will hold its annual banquet at the Raleigh hotel Tuesday night April 21 beginning at 7. Aggie orchestra will play for the banquet and dance. Luke Ballard president will be toastmaster while former students give several addresses. 115 members are listed with others invited to the dance. A M clubs nationwide also meet April 21 to renew old acquaintances.
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Waco News-Tribune
Waco
Trial of Senator Wheeler Begun in Great Falls
The trial of Senator Burton K. Wheeler began in federal court here on April 16, centering on charges he accepted a fee for prosecuting oil lease applications before the Interior Department after his election to the Senate.
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Associated Press
Great Falls
Burton K. Wheeler
Department of Interior
Senate
Dean Bolton Leaves for St Louis Meeting
Dean F C Bolton left Sunday afternoon for St Louis to attend the American Institute of Electrical Engineers meeting to be in session all next week. Electrical engineers from across the United States are expected. Mr Ralph Reynolds and Mrs Reynolds and Miss Lillie Belle Gilpin left by automobile for Dallas for the weekend.
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Bryan Daily
Bagre
College Station
F .C. Bolton
St. Louis
American Institute of Electrical Engineers
United States
Ralph Reynolds
W. G. Reynolds
Lillie Belle Gilpin
Dallas
British Dirigible R-33 Returns to Mooring in Heavy English Gale
The R-33 airship, sister to R-34 and the first lighter than air craft to cross the Atlantic, strained against head winds as it moored at Pulham after detaching from its mooring mast amid one of England’s strongest gales in months. Twenty crew remained aboard to control the ship, which dragged its nose during the departure. As winds ease, officials hope to remoor the craft later today.
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Associated Press
London
Atlantic
Pulham
England
Only Four Absent At Lions Meet Tuesday
The Bryan Lions Club reports strong attendance with 27 Lions present at the Tuesday noon luncheon held at the Episcopal parish dining room. President C A Searcy praised volunteers for tasks completed and urged larger delegations to upcoming district meetings in Brownwood and Kurten.
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Bryan
Turim
Lion Miller
Coal Miners Strike Affects Four West Virginia Counties
Four West Virginia counties in the Panhandle region face a miners strike order. The move disrupts coal production and labor activity across the region as miners halt work following a recent union action. Local officials warn of possible supply delays.
Strike Call Issued by West Virginia United Mine Workers
A general coal miners strike was called today by officers of 10 district UMWA units for four panhandle counties of West Virginia. An exception was made for Windsor Power House and Company and Hitchman Coal Company where injunctions are active.
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Associated Press
Wheeling
Panhandle
West Virginia
United Mine Workers
Qpines
Windsor Power House
Cmpany
Hitchman Coal Company
Farmers Keep Stock Off Public Roads Demand Enforcement
Constables chime in as Smetana and his son Sam request publicity for a livestock stock law passed months ago in the Smetana district. The order requires all livestock off public roads with penalties for willful violation and a deadline of April 18 for enforcement, asking citizens to cooperate.
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Smetana
Sam
Bryan
A.beaxy
Cam
Destephano
Transient Denied Endorsement by Bryan Chamber of Commerce
A transient in Bryan sought an endorsement to sell a shoe installment plan but failed to show credible credentials. Secretary S E Eberstadt and the advertising committee dismissed the proposal as extortion and refused endorsement. Miss Mary Locke of Zack visited Bryan today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Frida
S E. Eberstadt
Bryan and Brazos County
Mary Locke
Zack
Bryan Invited Send Delegates to Mayfest Queen's Court
A Bryan auto party led by T A Low visits Brenham to recruit two delegates for the Mayfest Queen's Court at Brenham on May 21 and 22. The 41st annual Fireman's Mayfest features coronation, games, rodeo, pageant by Houston Shriners, and a grand ball with limited admissions.
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Bryan
Firemen
Brenham
T. A. Low
J. J. Marek
Chamber of Commerce
A. A. Hacker
Rotary Club
E.P. Davis
Fire Department
Shriners
Houston
Queen’s Court
Somerville
Belleville
Navasota
Giddings
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F. A. Buechel
Campus Study Club of College
Redman
Elizebeth Speer
Rod and Gun Club
Dwuncheon
Oma
Shepherd
William R. Clintock
Captain Guidera
AIR Service A. & M. Sqon
Colorado
University
B.C. Stephenson
Oberholtzer
Eberstadt
Hierty Estilleer
Jno Sims
H. F. Snapp
A. Stewart
U N. Rohde
I L. Cavittee
Joe Carnes
Sees
Herring
H. DW Wilson
Rhea Clark
Corsicana
Harry I. Hood
Cunningham
PLL
Dean Bolton
Aretrical Engineers
Loong
Britain
Pelham
Searcy
Brownwood
Kurten
Lions
Lion Armstrong
Lion
Parks
Lion Edge
Lion Spence
Byron Bird
First State Bank
R. L. Brown
W. W. Chambers
Ike S. Ashburn
A. and M. Ex- Students’ Association
E.phillips Oppenheim
M. M. Erskine
W. E. Neeley
M. F. Vitopil
E. V. Spence
J. Bryan Miller
J. M. Ferguson
J. Coulter Smith
R. E. Bosque
T. H. Thomson
Mrs
Pat Newton
Richard Ratcliffe
Lamar Jones
C. J. Parks
Henry Locke
L. L. Stephens
R. V. Armstrong
E. J. Hunt
W. N. Sholl
Harry S. Edge
J. E. Hensarling
Tom Suber
F. B. Patronella
C. A. Searcy
Willard Chambers
H. D. Cuykendall
West Virginia Panhandle
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