Annual Convention Of The F W C At Belton
Delegates to the annual Federal Woman’s Club convention met in Belton Texas at Baylor Belton with dormitory lodging and meals. The program featured Alma Reeves Memorial Chapel events, district officers, home economics exhibits by Mrs. R H Schwartz and talks on preventive medicine and Americanization. Members from Houston Beaumont and Dallas delivered reports and discussions, adjourned after a day of lectures and club-wide collaboration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. R. Bentley
Baylor Belton
Rones
Walter T. Garbade
Galveston
Lee J. Rountree
M. W. Sims
Texas
R. H. Schwartz
American Home
Better Homes
Houston
Julia Owen
Navasota
Temple Ensemble Singers
Department of Fine Arts
Dr. Sherwood
Temple
Sherwood
Larkin
Beaumont Department Club
Ore
Chrystine Carson
Dallas
Bryan
Belton
Secend
Park Hotel
Chamber of Commerce
Sterling C. Evans
Extension Service Club report at Fourth District Convention
The Extension Service Club, aligned with the Texas Federation since 1921, comprises mostly women connected to A&M College staff and Home Demonstration staff. It aims for fellowship, social events, and civic work, with modest contributions to scholarships and student loans, and highlights the 25th year of Texas Extension Service work and its national impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Extension Service Club
Texas Federation
Extension Service Division
A. and M. College
Extension Service
Texas
Brazos County
A. and M
Dallas
Houston
Seaman A. Knapp
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Knapp
J. A. Evans
Washington
W. D. Bentley
Oklahoma
Extension Service Forces
La Salle Hotel Plans Formal Opening Friday
The La Salle, Bryan's new 250000 dollar hotel with 100 rooms, will open with a banquet and dance on Friday April 27. Prominent citizens from across the state will attend. vaudeville numbers from Harry Ables' Houston class and interstate entertainers will be featured. The hotel is already open for business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Salle
Bryan
Dupree Fountain
Harry Ables
Houston
The
Texas
Eberstadt And Beason Address Burleson Rats Plan
County Agent C L Beason and Sam F Eberstadt spoke at Caldwell for Burleson county on rodent control. They postponed the rat campaign until schools reopen, with possible work on the salamander project continuing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eberstadt and
Beason
Caldwell
Don A. Spencer
C. L. Beason
Sam_ FE. Eberstadt
Burleson County
Splendid Court House
Sunshine Returns as Farmers Plan Replanting in Harvey
April 18 note describes sunny weather after rain, farmers readying to replant cotton, local students Pearle Jones and Hazel Kelly in school and contests, B Y P U gatherings at Steep Hollow with over 200 attendees, upcoming Brazos Creath Association meeting at College Station, and principal Mr Pipkin finishing school term with hopes to teach again at Harvey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Hazel Kelly
Bryan Eagle
Pipkin
State University
Harvey
Paving Decisions and Bids at Bryan City Commission
Bryan Avenue and Fifteenth Street paving planned at 45 feet wide with a 15 foot parkway. Next meeting to review cost estimates. Bid received on one block of Twenty third Street. lowest bid $2.53 per sq yd for six inch reinforced concrete plus earth excavation and curb gutter rates. City manager instructed to pursue sewer extensions and improvements. Attendees listed including Mayor Melinnis and City Manager Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Avenue
Fifteenth Street
City Commission of
Bryan
Twenty-third Street
Main
Ole Martinsen
Allen Smith
H. A. Burger
E. J. Jenkins
J. Bryan Miller
Law Henderson
Guy P. Bittle
Company A Of Allen Academy Holds Banquet At LaSalle Hotel
Allen Academy Company A held its annual banquet Saturday night at the new LaSalle hotel with over 100 cadets attending. A. R. Locke acted as toastmaster and speakers included William C. Alexander A W Dawson Alfred M Johnson Roy Jorgenson Tom Wisor Bob McLeod Howard Bomar Captain George W Griner and Superintendent N B Allen. Music by B N Blanchette and a quartet. Officers listed with Dawson as commander and Jorgenson as lieutenant. Menu praised and spirits high throughout the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Academy
New LaSalle Hotel
A. R. Locke
Mexia
William C. Alexander
Gulf
A. W. Dawson
Waco
Alfred M. Johnson
Roy Jorgenson
San Antonio
A. Company
Tom Wisor
Houston
Bob McLeod
Howard Bomar
George W. Griner
N. B. Allen
B. N. Blanchette
Beaumont
Ned Bradley
Martin
Buster Starnes
Wills Point
Jimmie Clark
Army Armstrong
North Zone B Y P U meeting in Bedias district
The North Zone B Y P U of the Creath Brazos association met in Bedias on Sunday April 15. Members from Iola Madisonville and Bedias led a devotional and program with a Bible quiz and musical numbers. Attendance totaled 208 with Bedias winning the banner. next quarter meeting set for Madisonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedias
Creath- Brazos Association
Iola
Madisonville
Bedias B. Y
C. N. Heather
Jesus
G. EF. Dean
Carey Mizes
Claude Jones
Alta Phillips
Tola
Concord
Bank Holiday Bank Closures For San Jacinto Day
Banks will be closed Saturday April 2 in observance of San Jacinto Day. City National Bank First National Bank First State Bank and Trust Co. will observe the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Jacinto
City National Bank
First National Bank
First State Bank & Trust Co
Jacksonville Chamber outlines 1928 farm program and dairy efforts
The Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce lists a 1928 program including dairy farming roads soil conservation and diversified farming. Caldwell merchants promote farm product markets and the Lions Club donated seven registered Jersey heifers to Snook boys to boost local dairy activity led by J D Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Caldwell
Lions Club
Snook Boys
J. D. Martin
Snook School
Burleson County
Decoration Day To Be Observed Here April 28
Decoration Day will be observed in Bryan on Sunday April 28 under L S Ross Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy. A procession from Carnegie Library to City Cemetery will honor departed Confederate and World War I soldiers with children enlisting to bring flowers. Committees from Sunday Schools coordinate the program with local churches and city groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
L. S. Ross
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Albert Buchanan
S. M. Bunter
B. Marwill
C. H. Gardner
F. L. Thomas
Churches of A. and
M. College
Brazos Schools Given Inspection Visit
G. T. Bludworth of the State Department of Education and B. C. Caldwell of Louisiana inspected Brazos county schools with County Superintendent D. J. McDonald. They praised the equipment and work of the Brazos schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. T. Bludworth
Austin
State Department of Education
B. C. Caldwell
Louisiana
Jeaves and Slater Funds
Brazos County
D. J. McDonald
Brazos
Lost Collie Jack Missing From Wheelock
Saturday night a sand colored Collie dog with a collar on the neck answers to the name Jack. Liberal reward for return or information leading to recovery. J W Love Wheelock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
J. W. Love
Wheelock
Rye Boys and Girls Club meeting highlights and actions
The Rye club held a program with reports songs and yells led by group leaders. Henry Merka won for best report detailing livestock records. A. L. Higgs reported killing 191 rats in one crib and 99 in another, stressing teamwork. County Agent Benson urged Rotary club support and warned of consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boys and Girls’ Club of
Rye
Henry Merka
Livestock Club
Benson
I. W. Will
A. L. Higgs
Rotary Club
Rotary
Creath Brazos Meeting at College Station Church
The Creath Brazos B Y P U will meet at College Station Baptist church on Sunday April 29 at 2 30 pm. Program includes welcome address by B D Muzzy special music by College orchestra devotional by James Pipkin a quartet reports from zone presidents extension work by Mrs P G Gunter talks by John Sidney Smith Marie Phillips and Halbert on B Y P U development and devotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creath-Brazos Baptist B. Y. P. U
College Station
B. D. Muzzy
James Pipkin
King's Highway Community Club Meeting Postponed
April 18 report notes the King's Highway club failed to convene due to weather. The community attended a singing convention at the new Baptist church in Eton, Robertson county. Judge Davis delivered an address after a dinner at one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s Highway
Rat
New Baptist Church
Eton
Robertson County
Judge Davis
Dry Texas Democrats appoint 28 district vice chairs
The democrats of Texas announced 28 district vice chairmen to organize the dry national convention fight. Lynch Davidson, state chairman, said all have accepted, to build 36 district vice chairmen across 18 districts with paired male and female leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Houston
Democrats of Texas
Lynch Davidson
Dallas Harmony
W. P. Hobby
W. FE. Spell
Waco
Frank Gibler
Davidson
Dallas
Dan Moody
North
Texas
Ehlinger Wins Brenham District Declamation Title
Ehlinger of A and M Consolidated School won the district championship in senior boys declamation at Brenham on Friday April 13 with strong voice control and stage presence. He advances to Austin May 4 to face other district winners for the state title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquez Ehlinger
M. Consolidated School
Brenham
Ehlinger
Austin
Brazos County
Lillie Mae Walton
Lillian Gorzycki
A. and
Eagle Lake
Frank Watson
Martin Moore
Roger Herring
Ruth Moore
Consolidated School
Brazos County Contest Teams Named
Roy Atkins John Hubacek and Francis Robinson are listed as contestants with Ernest M Walls athletics coach and Edwin D Martin debate and declamation coach, both from A and M Consolidated School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Roy Atkins
John Hubacek
Francis Robinson
Ernest M. Walls
Edwin D. Martin
A. and
M. Consolidated School
Cantata Completed Here Sunday Night
The First Christian Church choir directed by Mrs. D. C. McIntosh presented their Easter Cantata The Light from the Tomb on Sunday evening April 15 at 8 o clock. Vergne Adams opened with a trumpet solo and the packed auditorium heard a moving crucifixion story. Flowers were presented to Mrs McIntosh by church members in appreciation of her efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
D. C. MclIntosh
Vergne Adams
Announcements for County Officials and Precincts
Notices list candidates for county offices including tax collector Roy Hudspeth sheriff J M Ferguson superintendent D J McDonald and treasurer Roy Montgomery. Precinct 2 nominees Emmett Holland Fritz Kindt WM Conrad J J Merka J W Harris. Precinct 3 Frank Krc Fred A Wehrman August C Merka. Precinct 4 H R Danforth J M Moore Claude Buchanan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Hudspeth
J. M. Ferguson
Emmett Holland
Fritz Kindt
WM. Conrad
J. J. Merka
J. W. Harris
Frank Krc
Fred A. Wehrman
August C. Merka
H. R. Danforth
J. M. Moore
Claude Buchanan
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F. W.C
Hous
LA Salle Hotel
Commission
Bedias News
C. L. Benson
Lucy A. Givens
Chas. Merka
J. H. Wehrman
F. W. Locke
Claud
W. B. Bizzell
Creath-Brazos
College
Demos
W. H. B. Anderson
Paris
R. F. Lindsay
Mount Pleasant
Bryan G. Blalock
Marshall
Monroe Chapman
T. H. Faulk
Athens
Buck Wynne
Fred Horton
Greenville
W. A. Tarver
Wayne Howell
Drew Womack
Palestine
Esa
H. C. Ferguson A. S. McSwain
Clyde F. Goen Marshall C. Peters
C. L. Eden
R. R
Dick) Broach
Tom G. Suber
Jesse B. McGee
E. M. Sory
J. H. Reed
Frank M. Vance
Roy Montgomery
FOR Justice OF the Peace
J. T. McGee
John J. Phillips
Guy F. Boyett
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