Waterways plan eyed to boost Texas foreign trade
Houston conference hears Inland Waterways Corporation official say federal and private investment could cut transportation costs without lowering standards. He outlines potential links like the Arkansas Canadian, Rock-Ouachita, Red, Calcasien, Sabine, Trinity, and Broves systems tying Texas cities to the Mississippi and coastal canal networks. The aim is to move toward a future intercoastal waterway network serving Dallas, Fort Worth, Freeport, Port Arthur, and other hubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Clark
Wrenn
Inland Waterways Corporation
Washington
Southwest Foreign Trade Conference
Ways Corporation
Littl Rock
Arkansas
Oiblahoma
Mississippi
Hartes
Sabine
Port Arthur
Seeggtent
Trinity
Fort Worth
Dallas
Texas
Gulf
Freeport
Waco
Ievielee
Mouston
Missisarpi
County Teachers Hold Institute in Brazos County
Rural school teachers met at the county courthouse for their monthly institute on Saturday morning. Rev. R. S. Holloman spoke on the teacher’s important work and Prof. W. L. Hughes of Texas A and M College offered suggestions to raise standards for rural teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Court House
R. S. Holloman
W. L. Hughes
Texas A. and
M. College
Finger Injury From Car Jack Accident
Mr. and Mrs. W F Miller Jr and Mrs. Eda Schurtz of Houston visited relatives on College Road. While changing a tire on Sunday the jack slipped causing the car to fall and nearly sever the middle finger of his left hand. He was rushed to hospital and remained in pain overnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Miller Jr
Miller
Eda Schurtz Houston
Mr. Miller
W. F. Miller
College Road
Vinson to Speak At Gotham Meet Of News Bureaus
Vinson travels from A and M College to New York for a National Association of College News Curcassim session. He opens the program at the University of New York on April 27 1 and 1S. His topic is Special To the Home Town Press. The entertainment line includes Sargen Bane of one of New York's biggest dailies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinson
Gotham
A. and
M. College
New York
Waco
Seasion
University of New York
Sargen
Bane
Bryan Students Enter Essays in Legion Contest
The American Legion auxiliary conducted a Texas history essay contest in Bryan city schools. Submissions closed last week with essays turned in Friday to the judge. A report of the winners will be given at a patriotic meeting next Friday morning at the Bowie school with Mrs. L. H. Bartz and Mrs. A. S. McSwain leading the programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Bryan
American Legion Auxliary
Cty
L. H. Bartz
Givat
Bowie
A. S. McSwain
Local Dogs Win High Honors at Houston Show
Mr and Mrs W M Sparks and daughter Beverley Ann Rave returned from Houston where they attended events under the Junior League of Houston and the American Kennel Club Autie Dan the pointer owned by Mr Sparks won first in novice chess and first in the American bred class and was reserve in open class Highland Prince Proctor entered by Prof Carl Sprague of A and M College took second in the American bred class of sporting dogs
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Sparks
Beverley Ann Rave
Houston
Junior League of Houston
American Kennel Club
Tour of Europe Near East Planned by Mrs Carnes Party
Mrs Dena Carnes of Bryan will join the Armstrong Educational party touring Bible lands in Europe. The group includes Mrs S Tilson of Houston and Mrs B H T Coulter and daughter Miss Belen Coulter of Rockdale. They will sail from New York on June 15, visit Paris Milan Rome Naples Athens and Constantinople then Syria Palestine Egypt and the Nile before returning through Italy and Germany to England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dena Carnes
Bryan
Armstrong Educational
Europe
S. Tilsom
Houston
BH. T. Coulter
Belen Coulter
Rockdale
Paris
France
Switzerland
Milan
Italy
Rome
Naples
Athens
Greece
Acropolis
Mars Misl
Iinterest
Constantinople
Asia Miser
Rhodes
Syris
Syria
Palestine
Caperrawm
Nazareth
Jerusaler
Hebron
Jericho
Cairn
Great Desert
Nile
Germany
Oberammegas
England
Leudos
Warwick
Ieee Homme
Amera
Negro Killed as Truck Crashes Near City
About two miles north of the city, five African Americans in a truck bound for Wink Texas were injured when the driver failed to slow at a new Reed leading to a bridge. One rider on the back was killed. another severely injured. Front seat occupants suffered only scratches. Ambulance took injured to sanitarium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Dunnavant
Bryan Road
Wink
Texas
Meere
Mew
Navaseta
Negro Students Bryan Schools Corraii Honors
About 25 contestants received first place in senior A debate and class A essay at Bryan Negro schools. Bryan won a baseball game 6 to 4 over Hammond. athletics went to Bryan by default. Parent-Teacher Association with roughly 100 members hosted contestants, parents, and directors at a noon hour. The event was organized by ML L. Blake with L A. Carter and EM. Martinec. schools represented included Calvert Hearne Bryan Hammond Pestak and Cotre weed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rc.near
Bryan
Senor
Bryan Acteos
Hammond
Noew
Fames
Thessenciation
ML L. Blake
L A. Carter
EM. Martinec
Group
B. Sehoets
Emeet
Calvert, Hearne
Hammel
Pestak
Cotreweed
Census Counts County Rural School Children
Rural county census shows 4144 school age children 6 to 14 in Pratex county including white and colored. Bryan predicted to add about 2200, bringing total population near 6400. local township figures list numerous communities with small enrollments. Per capita state allowance set at 17.50 for current year with a further 2 per capita aid anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pratex
Fpf
Mi Vamee
Bryan
Templeman
Milfican
Peach Creek
Providence
Harvey
Steep Hollow
Kellamee
Kurten
Woodite
Taher
Edge
Minter Springs
Smetana
Aflenfarm
Kings Highway
County Schools Receive Funds Totalling 250 Cents So Far
A fragment notes funds received for county schools, totaling 250 cents to date. It mentions shared receipts but lacks full details on sources or allocations.
Women of Bryan Named for Child Welfare Work
The first slate of appointees to the state advisory committee of the University of Texas Foundation for Child Welfare and Purest Education is led by Miss Mary Gearing. Names include Mrs. Magee W. Barry and Mrs. M. W. Sims of Bryan and Mrs. Hetty Curry of Houston, with many other officials from parent and teacher groups, American Legion Auxiliary, federated clubs, and women’s organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magee W.barry
M. W. Sims
Bryan
M. Hetty Curry
Houston
University of Texas Foundation For
Mary Gearing
Foundation
American Legion Auxiliary
Federated Cihs
Census Discussed By Bryan Brazos CC Directors
The Bryan and Brazos county chamber of commerce directors met this morning to discuss the census and methods for achieving 100 percent efficiency. Attendees included Armstrong, Bradley, Caldwell, Cavitt, Dansby, Gibbs, Haswell, Henderson, Higgs, Martin, Mitchell, Lawrence, Parker and Yeager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan and
Brazos County
Bryan and Brams County
Smith-Hughes Day Contests At A M College Set
More than 354 teams from Texas high schools registered for the thirteenth Smith-Hughes Day contests to be held April 21 at A and M College. Events include livestock, cattle, poultry, plant predom, entomology, and home economics. Desk records use census tabulation tech with six experts operating six electrically driven machines. Winners announced at closing assembly with performances by the French harp band and vocational groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Texas
A. and M. College
Veeanema Agricultural
E. R. Alexader
A. and
Recemix
Fiegdada
C. T Wiliams
Vocations
J. P. Dewald
Sharyland
Alsc
Luther Burbank
Houston
J. B. Seward
Firam
Fodd Elected President as Bryan Rotary Elects Board
At the Bryan Rotary Club annual officers election C. Todd was chosen president for the coming year. A. Waldrop, J. Stanford, C. Benson, J. Casey, J. Caldwell and C. Todd joined the board, with Williamson continuing as retiring president. The meeting featured talks by highway engineering course attendees and a list of Rotary attendees and visitors from multiple cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cal G
Bryan Rotary Club
D. L. Wilson
H. H. Wiliamson
E. Warren
A. M. Waldrop
H. P. Piack
H. S. Looney
J. E. Stanford
Wan
A. Scott
W. W. McLenden
Corsicana
Joe Estill
Cotulla
E. W. Gustafson
Bay City
Darius E. Proper
San Antonio
Joe E. Carrell
Geist
C.E. Washington
Brownsville
Ray FE. Green
Lincoln
Neb
Lester M. Buckey
Dallas
G A. Brecher
Jacksonville
But Wise
Dentern
B. McCrary
Tyler
D. Caldwell
Trier
Summer D. Bacon
Childress
Local Baylor student earns honor grades
A Bryan high school student, Woodrow Wallace, earns top marks in Baylor University's winter quarter work. Irean W. S. Alien of Baylor praises his A and B grades and notes the honor scholarship recognition. The Bryan community congratulates Wallace on his academic success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan High School
Irean W. S. Alien
Baylor University
Rone
Woodrow Wallate
M. E. Walace
Woodrow Wallace
Bry
Dune
Weodrow Wallace
Hanor
Woatrow Waldace
Bryan
Political Announcements for July Democratic priaries
The Eagle lists candidates for Texas State 26th District Mrs. Lee J. Rountree. County Treasurer Roy Montgomery seeking re election. Sheriff seeking re election. County School Superintendent F. M. Vance seeking re election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Lee J. Rountree
Roy Montgomery
F. M. Vance
Bryan Clubwomen Headed to Beaumont Convention
Officials of the district and delegates from the local Bryan club depart today for Beaumont to attend the annual convention of the Fourth National Federation of Women’s Clubs in a three day session. Participants include Mrs J L Brock Mrs A M Wakdrop Mrs Lee J Siecke Mrs 0 B Brown Mrs F P Bert Mr A Benbow Mrs W Cline Mrs Gay Harris Mrs E Smith and Miss Willie Rogers among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Benbow
W. &. ‘Cline
Gay Harris
A E. Smith
Mims Willie Rogers
Perhepe
Jersey In A and M Herd Earns Jersey Register of Merit
Mistletoe Champion's Fern 065291 a purebred Jersey cow in the Texas A and M College Station herd completed her first official production test yielding 470.6 pounds of butterfat and 9,259 pounds of milk in 365 days. Started at 3 years 6 months she qualified for the American Jersey Cattle Club Register of Merit. Ber sis e is Ferns Garden Champion, dam Torone's Dainty Fern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
Texas, A
M. College Station
American Jersey Cattle Club
Ber Sice
Torone
Marriage Plans Of Ex-Reswents Announced
The engagement of Miss Delia Ganter to Victor Gayle is announced with a wedding planned for Easter. Delia is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Ganter of Houston, born and raised in Bryan, visiting relatives on East 27th Street. Victor Gayle, son of Mr. and Mrs. P. G. Gayle of Bryan, long managed Western Public Service Company here and recently moved to Beaumont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delia Ganter
Victor Gayle
Jack Ganter
Houston
Bryan
Katie, Daly
Tom Daly
East 27Th Street
Vietor Gayle
P. G. Gayle
Western Public Service Company
Pool seeks County Commissioner seat in Precinct No 1
Candidate Eli Pool announces he seeks election as County Commissioner for Precinct No 1. He notes previous service in 1918 20 and 40 years residence in the precinct. He pledges to promote good highways and maintenance and to meet voters personally. Elsewhere Elwin Smith is building a brick veneer bungalow on West 2th Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli
H. Pool
Doll
Elwin’ Smith
Tribute to Bryan Miller at Thursday event ends with farewell
A Bryan Texas audience gathered for a tribute to J Bryan Miller. speakers praised his city service and announced his May 2 departure. A wristwatch was presented, and wives of city employees supplied ice cream and baked goods for a social send off. Attendees included police chief W S Marsar and multiple local officials and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Bryan Miler
Panae
Land Biber
Velunteer Fire Department
D Feagagh
Trinity
Len Warrent
T Gglegser
Henderson
Cit
Lubbock
Bryan
Mithaneot
Hendagson
Milles
Chames Ramsey
K. T. Tillis
Ligeidpell
W. 5. Marsar
R. T. Cheatam
F. Lee Heoxigason
W. S. House
R. B. Cowart
Jur W. Mooney
Reafos King
Mr. and
Mrs. Charles Smith
Patsy Ruth Lindsay
Reagan Warren
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Near East
Mrs. Carnes
Negro
Corraii
Bryan-Brazos
Smith-Hughes
Fodd
Rotary Club
Baylor
Daily Eagle
Weu Sassiway
Being Resoits
Raymond B. Jones
R. B
Dick” Broach
Frank Worsham
Clyde F. Goen
J. M. Ferguson
Jess B. McGee
Guy Boyett
F. &. Pool
Fred A. Wehrman
C. A. Buchanan
Jon G. Smith
R. Pat Patterson
Justice of the Peace
J. T. Sgee
Beaumont
M. Herd
Bryan Miller
Robt.s.webb
Cader
Guartette
Henry S. Locke
Withers
Dan Roswell
J. W. Black
BR. Jay
Robert S. Webber
Sotvices
First Baptist Church
E. Day
PF. L.aw
T. R. Batt
F. M. Law
Marion Law Jr
Ole Seeth
Reb Batte
Hiron
E. C. Ferguson
Rimington
A. W. Beyn Canton
S. Dic Meredith James Jr
Ben Cathoen
M Waller T. Barns
Stanndard
Mre
MM. Livermore
Memphis, Tenn
Mra
A. W. Kinard
Rire Sale
Pinaud
Hudnat
Mennen
B&s J Sales Co
Wilson Bradley Store
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