Millican Letters Highlight Easter Visits and Awards
Millican weekly notes Easter homecomings including Miss George Earl Dunlap and others from Blinn San Marcos and Baytown. Local events featured a student prize essay by Pinkney Simpson of Millican, awarded by the American Chemical Society with ties to Nav an public schools and Nava sota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinkney Simpson
Millican
Navasota
American Chemical Society
Paul Smith
American Chemical Society of New York
Bryan chamber plans for Firemen convention and highway work
The Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce directors discussed losses from chicken thieves in Brazos County and considered a county protective association with a reward. They endorsed floats for East Texas Firemen’s convention and planned a 1931 Texas State Firemen’s Association event in Bryan. They also formed a committee to push state highway improvement and rights of way for routes Nos 6 and 21 with a trip to Austin to meet highway officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan CC
Brazos County
Bryan and
Bryan
Ryan
Texas State Firemen’s Association
Chamber of Commerce
Lee J. Rountree
F. L. Henderson
W. S. Barron
Jae M. Lawrence
Austin
State Highway Commission
N. B. Allen
Wilson Bradley
Travis B. Bryan
A. B. Conner
Mit Dansby
W. K. Gibbs
Tyler Haswell
W. S. Higgs
J. Webb Howell
M. L. Parker
H. H. Williamson
Sanger High Wins Smith-Hughes Cup at A M College
At Texas A M College Station Texas April 22 Sanger high school won the Smith-Hughes Cup for the third straight year with 10780 points to lead the contest. Ranger placed second with 10778 points. High point individuals included Lloyd Bryan Cross Plains in Poultry judging and others from Taft Cisco Bardville Dublin and Abilene in various events. Del Rio and Rock Springs also earned top honors in dairy and Angora goat judging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith-Hughes
Texas A-M
Sanger
Eagle
College Station
M. Ga of Texas
College Assembly Hall
F. J. Henderson
Bryan
State Board of Education
Hiram’s
Luther Burbank School
Houston
Future Farmers Bands
Fr. KR. Alexander
A. and M. College
Sanger High School
Ranger
L. I. Samuels
Ranger High School
Taft
Bridges
Sharyland
Ralls
Clarence Young
J. W. Holmes
Ellis Henry
E. E. Young
Abilene
Charles Tosch
Mesquite
Rock Springs
Otis Cowsert
Arthur Aiken
Ward Sherrill
Harper Rawlings
del Rio
Sam Perry Baker
Five Powers Sign Naval Treaty to Limit Major Navies
London reports representatives of the United States Great Britain Japan France and Italy signed an entente setting a capital ship holiday and limits on submarines and their use. The pact slows the navies of America Britain and Japan in all categories while France and Italy also join in restraining their fleets after intractable disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
America
Great Britain
Japan
France
Italy
Rye School Easter egg hunt winners and local gatherings
Rye News reports an Easter egg hunt at Rye school with top prizes going to Josephine Wolfe and Emory Lero and smaller prizes to Clara Merka and J C Lero. Community members including the Higgs Kopecky Wehrman families and 4-H girls with Miss Givens planned April 24 meetings and a cooking session. An Easter dinner by Joe Kopecky featured barbecued pork and mutton followed by an afternoon egg hunt. The Cajka and Kopecky families plus others spent Easter weekend with Joe Kopecky's grandfather. The school semester ends May 23 as the program progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rye School
Josephine Wolfe
Emory Lero
Clara Merka
J. C. Lero
A. L. Higgs
John Kopecky
Henry Wehrman
Albert
Hampstead
Rye 4-H Club
Miss Givens
Joe Kopecky
Ella Ray Kopecky
Lottie Kopecky
John Cajka
Fred Wehrman
W. A. Stasney
Percy Rogers
Charles Gardner
Robert, Lynell
Edwin Cajka
Wheelock
Local Social Notes From Steep Hollow Area
Community life highlights include visits by Steep Hollow residents Aubrey Tobias and family to Kurten, C M Risinger family trip to Goose Creek, Erma Bullock and Louis Lawless visiting Gause, and Lions Club program with the community club. Sunday School reports 54 attendees plus teachers and visitors amid ongoing local visits and gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aubrey Tobias
Aubrey Lawless
Mary
Catherine
Floyce Allen Lee
Betty Sue
Huntsville
Guy Tobias
Bryan
I. M. Cook
W. F. Todd
Irvin Todd
Harvey
Howard Todd
Wright
Farmers seek rain as planting continues in Independence
The article notes cotton planting in Independence hindered by dry conditions and a need for rain. Several local residents are mentioned visiting relatives in Houston and College Station, with weekend gatherings and an Easter egg hunt for children. The piece closes inviting readers to a club meeting Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ha Wooten
Houston
B. Wooten
Cecil Cox
C. C. Cobb
C. C. Cobb and
Famiy
C. B. Wooten
Joe Lloyd Jr
New Ulm
W. I. Means
C. C. Riley
College Station
W. P. Means
Bryan
Conrad Merka and
Son
Jim Riley
Smetana Club Meeting At School House
Smetana community club plans a Friday night meeting at the school house on April 25 with the Lions Club invited to perform. 4-H Club girls will serve refreshments and County Agent C L Benson visited the school on April 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smetana Community Club
Jions Club
C. L. Benson
Bh. L. Henderson
John Bor
District meets and Easter notices from Brenham area
Iskie and Sam Salvaggio attended the district meet in Brenham on April 11. Easter week visits included the Bolmanskis and the Holicks, Hajeks with family in this community, and a local baseball team organized for Sunday entertainment. Trustee election on April 5 elected J. J. Holick John Stabler and Mrs. Joe Regmund. High jumper John Boriskie placed fifth at the Brenham district meet. 4 H demonstrations cover crops peanuts beef and vegetables with many local youths listed. School closes May 6 with elementary graduation May 2 and high school graduation May 6. public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iskie
Sam Salvaggio
Brenham
Louis Bolmanski
Shirley
Navasota
J. J. Holick
Paul Hajek
Jaytown
Fountain and
Smetana
B. L. Henderson
Julia
Christine Wymola
Edge
F. J. Brandesky
John Stabler
Joe Regmund
John Boriskie
Brazos County
4-H Club
Alphonse Robarta
Johnnie Zemanek
Charlie Wherman
Bennett McKalip
Annie Zemanek
Victoria Kre
Anne Brandesky
Emma Regmund
Ola Regmund
Ima Fae Franklin
Mattie Mae
Cahill
Lena Banjo
Winnie Nemec
Mary Novak
Pansy Sousares
Hattie Mae Nemec
Hattie A. Nemec
Edge Items Include Church Talk and Social gatherings
Edge residents attended a 11 o clock Sunday morning Baptist church talk by Edge Item IH O Boatwright of Bryan. Easter egg hunt by Mrs Lillie Moore. John Rycklik hosted a young people party Saturday night. J A Wilson and family joined a musical at Mrs George Nash home on King’s Highway. Cecil Windsor and Mills Lewis visited Edge friends Sunday. Kathryn Wilson at Normangee school mentioned with J A Wilson. Virginia Kurten spent weekend with Bertha Mae Elliott. Walden Orr returning from Huntsville for weekend. Eunice Mae Hill visited Bryan friends Saturday night and Sunday. M A Barnett Inez Corgey Armand Tomlinson of Edge at singing convention Camp Creek. Frank Watson of Bryan visited Edge friends Sunday. Horace Thurman of Fort Worth visited Edge friends Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IH. O. Boatwright
Bryan
Baptist Church
Cecil Windsor
Mills Lewis
Normangee
Edge
Kathryn Wilson
J. A. Wilson
Virginia Kurten
Kurten
Bertha Mae Elliott
Walden Orr
Huntsville
Eunice Mae Hill
M. A. Barnett
Inez Corgey
Armand Tomlinson
Camp Creek
Frank Watson
Horace Thurman
Fort Worth
Easter Activities And Local News In Prospect Area
Rain would be welcome as cotton planting lags in Prospect due to dryness. Families visit and travel include Corrobbo in Houston Easter week, McDonalds in East Bernard, and English in Goose Creek. Prospect School held an Easter egg hunt with prizes won by Ello Manning and Frank Weider, while John Stewart celebrated district enumeration with a fishing trip. Principal Mrs Wilson will leave for Kurten School next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Corrobbo
Joe Corrobbo
Houston
L. C. McDonald
East Bernard
D. J. McDonald
Beal
Robert English
Goose Creek
Joe Beal
Ello Manning
Dairying urged with records and tests in Brazos County
County agents Beason and Givens report on dairy improvement efforts for Brazos County farmers. Dairy records and butterfat tests help identify profitable cows, with guidance from J. Lynn Thomas and 50 copies of a Jersey leaflet. Tips include breeding to dependable bulls, feeding for max production, and weed-out of unprofitable cows. A new cream route and 4-H joint meetings are planned to boost dairy careers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Dairy Farmers
Wilmer R. MccCullough
Bryan and Brazos County
J. Lynn Thomas
Extension Service
American Jersey Cattle Club
C. J. Benson
B.F. Cooper
Missouri
Cooper
Pecan Budding Demonstrations Linked to Bearing Trees
Secretary Wilmer McCullough and County Agent Cy. 12 Reason toured the Lotke farm to check ipecan budding demonstrations. Lotke has run the program for about three years and trees budded from work begun years ago are now coming into bearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmer McCullough
F. W
Lotke Farm
Ipecan
Lotke
Texas lawmakers urged to protect state flower
H. H. Newton of Fidelity Finance Company argues for a law penalizing gathering the blue bonnet, noting once fertile places are bare and calling for Texas to imitate Colorado in protecting the state flower before it is too late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
H. H. Newton
Fidelity Finance Company
Mr. Newton
Colorado
What Nell knows advertising for Bryan shoppers
A jumble of promotions urges Bryan readers to prepare for summer with early buys. J C Penney offers swimwear from 2.08 to 5.08. Travis Park area lots sell for 50 down and 10 a month. Eugene Edge showcases hats and children's bonnets. Texas Bakery promotes Delicious rolls and Mity-Nice bread. H T Schovajsa advertises car awnings, painting, and upholstery services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travis Park
Allen Academy
Sue Haswell Park
Forrest Field
Walter Coultier
Travis
Tere
Texas Bakery
Tilly
H. T. Schoyajan's
Thiseline
Schovajsa's
Appeals Filed Over THighway 6 Appraisal Decisions
Eleven property owners between Bryan corporation and Robertson county line appeal the special appraisers compensation ruling in condemnation for THighway 6. Three owners accepted. Hearings expected in early May. Highway commission plans grading and drainage work from Bryan to the Robertson county line with a potential April start, contingent on right of way acquisition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thighway ‘No. 6
Corporation Line
Robertson County
County Commissioners — Court
Row. Seale
BR. H L. Harrison
Bonnie Cusimano
B. L. Cash
Frank Wallin
Ben Powers
T. Granberry
Bryan
State Highway Commission
Austin
Bryan Corporation
Highway Commission
Eagle Ads Pay Says Brazos Man Is Dairy Farmer
G. C. Cannon on a farm of under 40 acres near Bryan says the Bryan Eagle is an effective market for his dairy cattle. He sold a cow the evening his ad appeared and delivers whole milk daily to the A and M College creamery. He improves his small herd with a registered sire from Aine bred for production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Smetana Road
Census Enumerators Note Bryan Women Will Tell Ages
Rev J J Tatum, census enumerator in Bryan, says Bryan women register their ages openly though some may not tell the truth. He notes women rarely stay home when others are away and cites reluctance to answer census questions tied to property values. He advocates publicity in the Eagle to prepare citizens for the census work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
J. Jatum
Tatum
Canson
Eagle
Freestone County Bar Endorses Judge Stanford Candidacy
Freestone County Bar members endorse the Honorable J. A. Stanford, Associate Justice of the Court of Civil Appeals, for renomination to the Tenth Supreme Judicial District. Submitting officers name undersigned in the political advertisement text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freestone County
J. A. Stanford
Court of Civil Appeals
Tenth Supreme Judicial Disney of Texas
P.O. French
R. 1. Williford
Lex Smith
T. H. Sonner
J. G. Anderson
L. Williford
W. V. Geppert
A. R. Ceppert
R. N. Williford
W. J. Bryant
W. ‘. Thomason
Vinson Highlighted in Special College Bureau Issue
Curtis Vinson of Texas A M publicity prominence is noted in a special issue circulated by the Gotham edition of the Arc an Association of College Bureaus. The report recalls his Texas home town focus and recounts his New York stay, meals aboard Cunard Line ships, and dinner with notable editors. He sails back toward College Station, expected Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gotham
Arcan Association of College
New University
Curtis Vinson
Texas A. M
Mr. Ving
New York
New York University
Bror
New Y
Vinson
Berengeria
J. Fecke
Mag
Ross Chapter U Daughters of the Confederacy Meets
Ross Chapter U Daughters of the Confederacy held a Friday afternoon gathering at Mrs. H. H. New’s home with joint hostesses. Sixty members enrolled for the year, plans discussed include observance of Devoratism next Sunday and the U V and U DC convention at Biloxi June 3-6. The chapter approved a $1 donation to the Brownsville Memorial Fund and reported progress on an essay contest about Robert E Lee. Music and papers honored Gen Albert Sidney Johnston and Gen Joseph Wheeler, followed by strawberry ice cream and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uni Daughters of the Confederacy
H. H. New
W. R. Thomas
Paul Dansby
I. O. Fergus
W. A. Withers
M. Hunter
S. M. Hurer
M. G. Nall
W. B. Edge
Yea
Santioning
U. V
U. D.C
Bloxi
Miss
Bryan
Brownsville
Robert Eo .Lee
Ralph Howell
Albert Sidney Johnston
Lron
Joseph Wheeler
Isle of Somewhere
Albert Buchanan
P. Ss. Park
W. Wes Cole
D. C. DeMaret
M. K. Thornton
FP. Lt. Thomas
G. S. Frapps
Daniels to Speak at Methodist Meet in Houston
Josephus Daniels, publisher and former secretary of the navy, a prominent Democratic Methodist layman from Raleigh, will speak in Houston on May 9. Walter KR. Jones of Houston announced the engagement on a Saturday. Henry Rohde and Hl. G. Umland enjoyed a fishing trip at Government Dam near Navasota with good luck and many fish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Josephus Daniels
Navy
Woodrow Wilson
Raleigh
Walter KR. Jones
Hl. G. Umland
Henry Rohde
Government Dam
Navasota
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Millican News
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George Earl Dunlap
I. A
Doris Simpson
San Marcos
Hettie Jackson
Thelita Seeley
Alma Lois Williams
Blinn
Bo Simpson
Alto
Willie Hardy
Vivian
Ruth Elizabeth
Bessie McCarthy
Sam William Francis
Ferrell McCarthy
Baby
Dayton
Tom Steele
Allenfarm
James Steele
Jeff Royder
Baytown
C. B. McGregor
Hazel Bacon
Frankston
JE. Cory
Otey
Roy Bean
Tom Stousland
Galveston
Emma Bradley
Lucile
Tom McCallum
Nannie. Abbott of
Anderson
Taylor
Aubrey Fuqua
Little Son
Robert Fuqua
Robi Dunlap
Chas
Huffling
Guy Neeley
Wellborn
Doris Smith
Virginia Walthall
P. H. Arrington
Rye News
Smetana News
C. G Beason
Lucy Givens
Tabor
Douglas Royder
Mr. Royder
Reliance
Maurice ‘Carter
Cora Crenshaw
Herbert Jones
Robert Carter
R. KR. Reppert
Bred ‘Jensen
A. & My College
Itabante
Nell
Foster
J. C. Penney Company
Eugene Edge’s
Wat
Othe
Eagie Wantada
College Pa
Ross
Daniels
Methodist Meet
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