Fire Department Efficiency Not Overcome by Careless Fire Threats
Prof H R Brayton of Texas A and M told Bryan Rotary Club that 100 percent efficiency cannot compensate for careless or malicious acts. He urged support for a Firemen's Training School and cited Texas and U.S. fire loss figures, stressing home safety and standardized equipment across 450 departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Brayton
Division of Chemistry
Texas A. and
M. College
Bryan
Brayton
A. and
U. S
Texas
I Thik
Paved Highway from Bryan to Houston Opens for Traffic
A continuous paved route now connects Bryan to Houston with a gap in Waller county completed. The Hempstead Brenham highway will gain a high water crossing and enable year round travel from Bryan to Austin via Hempstead. Navasota to Brenham paving will also create another paved link to the state capital though the Brazos bottoms section may flood briefly.
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Bryan
Houston
Waller County
State Highway Commission
J. E. Blair
Hempstead
Brenham
Bryant
Austin
Hemptstead
Navasota
People Movements and Health News from Bryan
A Saturday roundup reports Mr. and Mrs. E R Bryant and relatives departing for Abilene with return slated for Sunday. Others travel to Huntsville, Austin, and Houston, including Bank executive R H Seale and several hospital visits. Mrs. Bilsing recovers from appendicitis in Bryan hospital. Mrs. Astin enjoys a Mexico trip. and Mrs. Parker shows improvement after surgery. Continuous local visits note church training, illnesses, and family support across Brazos, McKinney, Houston, and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Huffman
Mrs. Arner
Dale Merwin
Dallas
S. W. Bilsing
College
Bilsing
Bryan
Bissing
R. Q. Astin
J. H. Heard
McKinney
Rio Grande Valley
Old Mexico
Astin
Mexico
Mesdames Tyler Haswell
Roger Q. Astin
Huntsville
R. H. Seale
First State Bank and Trust Company
Austin
W. A. Carter
Fort Worth
First Baptist Church
John D. Conlee
East 21St Street
Conlee
Marion Herrington
Henry
Houston
Steep Hollow
Gainer Jones
Egbert Jones
Edna Abbott Shelton
Brazos County
San Antonio
Gordon Mitchell
Jack Henderson
M. K. Lawless
John Jones
Gause
Milam County
Robert P. Schertz
Planteraville
J. B. Gliessner
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
J. M. Dunnis
St. Worth
Bryan High School All-School Carnival Nets Near Two Hundred
Net proceeds from the All-School Carnival at Stephen F. Austin building on Friday and Saturday were estimated this morning to around 200 dollars with receipts near 250. Superintendent H L Durham says the amount falls short of the hoped-for goal but compares favorably with the carnival expenses and supports athletic activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen F. Austin
H. L. Durham
Outing Enjoyed By Epworth League Members
Members of the Epworth League of the First Methodist church enjoyed a picnic lunch and frolic on Wixon creek Thursday night. Attendees included Dorothy Davis, Maurine Neeley, Maurine Williamson, Jesse James, Otis Patterson, Glen Williams, Bill Connally, Floyd Galbraith, Ray Hawthorne, Pauline Patterson, Frances James, W. A. Middleton, Bettie Syptak, Sam Logan, Helen Lawrence, Alice Catherine Ogier, Margaret Benson, Nell Spell, Elizabeth Knoble, Jesse Rhinehart, Lurien Williams and sponsors Mr and Mrs E R Bryant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League of the First Methodist Church
Wixon Creek
Dorothy Davis
Maurine Neeley
Maurine Williamson
Jesse James
Otis Patterson
Glen Williams
Bill Connally
Floyd Galbraith
Ray Hawthorne
Pauline Patterson
Frances James
W. A. Middleton
Bettie Syptak
Sam Logan
Helen Lawrence
Alice Catherine Ogier
Margaret Benson
Nell Spell
Elizabeth Knoble
Jesse Rhinehart
Lurien Williams
Mrs
E. R. Bryant
Tribute to Texas Broadcast on NBC Parade of the States
A tribute to Texas will be aired next Monday night at 8 o clock on the NBC General Motors radio network. The program is part of the Parade of the States theme now being presented.
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Houston
South Texas Milk Producers’ Association
A. B. Spradley
J. Tucker
B. E. Stallones
Producers’ Association
Stallones
Independent
Texas
General Motors
NBC
Bryan Children Named to Attend Ross Ball Queen
Little Miss Gloria Glyn Steph an and Haswell Giraud both of Bryan named as train bearer and crown bearer for Miss Mozelle Bryant at the 1932 Ross Volunteers festival queen coronation at Texas A and M College. The event opens a three day program of dances and entertainments with the queen's ball a k. V. hop and corps dance on Kyle Field. The tea dansant Saturday is for members and invited guests. Decorations include a royal Spanish ballroom theme with a throne and orchestra platform. The annual exhibition drill will be held Saturday after the tea dan salut. Concert and dance events will feature Ross Volunteers colors white and gold.
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College Station
Gloria Glyn Stephan
Haswell Giraud
Bryan
Mozelle Bryant
Ross Volunteers
Texas A. End M. College
Ross Volunteers Company
John M. Winslow
Menard
College Mess Hall
Bryan Country Club
Jack D. Edgar
Cuero
R. V. Court
Ross
J. L. Keith
Beaumont
Kyle Field
Rollins Wofford
San Antonio
M. B. Parker
Four-Legged Chicken Survives to Maturity in New Mexico
A four legged chicken born at a Clovis hatchery is over two months old and weighs as much as its normal siblings. The extra legs protrude from the back and this bird is the only one of many hatchery freaks to reach maturity.
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Clovis
N.M
Texas fires 1931 set state record losses
Austin April 21. Fire losses in Texas in 1931 were the highest in state history according to Raymond S S Mauk state fire insurance commissioner. Total losses reached 17 000 000 with premiums 23 000 000 and a 75 percent loss ratio. The 1930 loss ratio was 64 percent on 27 000 000 premiums and 1929 saw 51 percent with 31 000 000 in premiums.
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Austin
Texas
Raymond S&s. Mauk
Mauk
Plans for Mothers and Dads Day at A and M
Brazos County A and M Mothers Club meets at College Station to plan Mothers and Dads Day May 15. Officers elected include Finley president Bal this vice president Burt secretary Covington treasurer Ashford reporter. Club members to host visiting mothers and assist with May 14 executive meeting at Y building.
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Brazos County
A. and M
Winkler
Medames E. Q. Siecke
Jesse Thomson
Norman Anderson
F.C. Bolton
Children Present Gifted Program at Steeles Store School
The Steeles Store 4 H club program drew several hundred for the monthly meeting at the Steeles Store school. Principal Lee Cantevespi presided as Miss Mattie Wallin introduced Mary De Gelia and Anthonette Varisco who performed readings and a duet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steeles Store
Lee Cantevespi
Mattie Wallin
Mary de Gelia
Anthonette Varisco
T. O. Williams
Don Angonia
Betty Scarmado
Madeline Gandy
Sam Merka
Ollie Wallin
R. B. Hearne
Hoyt Thames
Hoot Gibson
Murray Wilson
George Edge
Roy Robinson
Jess Conlee
C. J. Benson
Chas. de Stefano
Janie Otten
Tony Cotropia
Bryan
Lee J. Rountree
C. L. Beason
Red Cross Flour Reaches City for Needy for 90 Days
The Brazos county Red Cross chapter chaired by C. M. Bethany announces arrival of 22 680 pounds of flour to aid about 150 needy families. Flour in 24 pound sacks will be distributed from City Hall Red Cross and Good Cheer office. Applicants must apply at stations and a distribution committee led by Bethany will track every sack issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Red Cross
C. M. Bethany
Good Cheer Association
Old Fire Station
M. Bethany
Bethany
J.L. Brock
F. L. Cavitt
J. Er. Stanford
Albert Buchanan
World Record Births Reported By Dr Caldwell in Illinois
Pratt County records show over three thousand births in fifty years of Dr W B Caldwell’s practice with no maternal or infant loss. The ad promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle stomach and bowel stimulant for children and adults, claiming health benefits and appetite improvement.
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Pratt County
W. B. Caldwell
Dr. Caldwell
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J. L. Giddings
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