Petition circulates in Waco protesting pardons
A petition headed by Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Turk seeks signatures across McLennan county to Governor Pat Neff protesting pardons for Benny Young and Cooper Johnson who were convicted of the murder of Homer Turk and Mrs. Lula Barker. The drive follows the grand jury’s plan to petition for clemency after Roy Mitchell’s confession and conviction in the same case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Turk
Young and
Johnson
Mitchell
Associated Press
Waco
Texas
J. L. Turk
McLennan County
Pat M. Neff
Benny Young
Cooper Johnson
W. H. Barker
Concord
Young and Johnson
Roy Mitchell
Lula Barker
Fair Acres Naming Contest Chooses Howell Addition
Little Miss Mildred Virginia McKenzie, nine, daughter of the county attorney, wins the Howell Addition naming contest with the name Pair Acres and a $25 prize. The selection was made from 382 submitted names, and the committee praised the winning choice as one that will grow with the development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Acres
Howell
Mildred Virginia McKenzie
County Attoney
Oak McKenzie
Eagle
W. S. Howell
Howell Lumber Company
City
R. O. Allen
B. A. Sims
Tyler Haswell
Miss McKenzie
Dokey Festival Closes With Dinner And Street Dance
Dokey Day in Bryan on Tuesday April 24 drew large crowds for the closing banquet at the Baptist Tabernacle and a pavement dance after a daytime parade. About 1,000 cars parked downtown watched 50 plus couples dance from nine to midnight as dignitaries from Houston and local committees were honored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
The
Baptist Tabernacle
Houston
Allen Military Academy
Allen Corps
M. E. Wallace
Mesdames
W. S. Howell
J. Webb Howell
A. L. Ward
J. S. Park
Duke Thornton
Mills P. Walter
C. A. Felker
Leland, Harter
Gabe Cazell
Miriam Crute
Helen Held
Katherine Higgs
Rotary
W. C. Davis
J. M. Bullock
Vandiver
Steep Hollow
L. M. Goodson
Tillotson Opposes Repeal Of Rountree Reclamation Law
Hon. Leonard Tillotson of the Texas Conservation Association rejects revising the regular session act that authorized 600000 dollars over two years for hydrographic and topographic surveys of state watershed areas. He argues the appropriation was an independent act and should not be altered by a special session. The piece frames the program as essential for wealth creation, state development, and federal cooperation, warning that curbing it harms public welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Tillotson
The
Texas Conservation Association
Rountree
Tillotson
Board of Water Engineers
State Reclamation Engineer’s Office
Board of Control
Democratic Party
Neff
Texas
Severe April Storm Wrecks Henriettta Abilene Areas
A sudden storm swept into Henrietta causing shattered windows as hailstones the size of hens eggs rained down. Streets filled with one foot of hail and two feet of water as residents fled to Wichita Falls for shelter. reports say no fatalities by daybreak. In Abilene twenty homes damaged and rail traffic halted by washes. Today marks the first anniversary of last year's flood that caused 3 million dollars in damage and ten deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta
Wichita Falls
Abilene
Dallas
Texas and Pacific and
Wichita Valley
A M Consolidated Wins District Interscholastic Meet
The Consolidated School took first place among class B schools in the District Interscholastic League meet at Navasota. Wallis finished second by two points, 36 to 34, with team members Johnson Walton Hall Lee McDonald among top finishers and several individuals earning seconds and thirds in declamation, essay, and athletics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Navasota
George B. Wilcox
Chool
Wallis School
W. G. Johnson
Turner Walton
Dan Hall
Milton Lee
Austin
Johnson
Walton
Lee
Hall
McDonald
Vera Fairleigh
Garvin Johnson
Katie Hall
Mrs J D Mullane Hosts Tea Honoring Brides
Mrs J D Mullane and Miss Jane Mullane hosted a Friday afternoon tea at the latter’s home honoring recent bride Mrs William A Mullane and bride Mrs John Dehnert. The rainbow color scheme featured flowers, pottery bowls, and silver baskets with roses, as familiar namesassisted in service from Bryan Huntsville and other local attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howell
J. D. Mullane
Janie Mullane
William A. Mullane
John Dehnert
J. Webb Howell
Bryan
Waller T. Burns
Louise Adair
Huntsville
H. M. Garwood
James A. Elkins
Siver
Robert W. Henderson
William Ward Watkin
Robert F. Campbell
Rufus Nicholson
James A. Hill
Albert Baxter
Honore Nicholson
Rollins Ormond
R. E. Brooks, Jr
McDade Wilburn
W. A. Parish
Ruth Kurten
Houston Post
Mrs. Hearne S shops in Bryan during trip
Mrs Richard Hearne of Tabor was in Bryan today on a shopping trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Hearne of
Tabor
Bryan
State policy of material development urged with funds
The article argues that advancing a key state policy requires adequate funding and warns that withholding essential funds would retard progress and harm the policy’s prospects. It emphasizes the urgency for prompt financial support to ensure successful implementation.
Little Girl Drinks Carbolic Acid in Kitchen Accident
Emma Lee Daniels two year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F A Daniels living with Mr. and Mrs. R E Taylor in the eastern town area drank carbolic acid from a bottle found on a kitchen table. Her mouth and throat were severely burned and swollen. Medea Aid was summoned and the full extent of injuries would be known in hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Lee Daniels
F. A. Daniels
R. E. Taylor
Kithen
Medeaaid
S. H. Franklin Seriously Ill at Home
S. H. Franklin is gravely ill at his home in the eastern part of town. Relatives gathered at his bedside include Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Franklin of Lake Charles Louisiana, Mrs. Johnnie Johnson of Galveston, J. D. Franklin and son Bert of Houston, and Mrs. A. D. Alexander of Ennis. Friends hope for his recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. Franklin
M. R. Franklin
Lake Charles
Johnnie Johnson
Galveston
J. D. Franklin and Son
Bert
Houston
A. D. Alexander
Ennis
Franklin
T C U Captures First Game From Aggies In Fort Worth
In Fort Worth on April 25 Texas Christian University defeated Texas A and M 3 2 in nine innings. Tankersley scored the decisive run on Dick Fender s two strike single as the game remained tied 2 2 from the third inning. Scott earned the win for T C U with nine strikeouts and Olsen took the loss for A M with six hits allowed. Batteries Olsen Ferguson for A M Scott Tankersley for T C U.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
A. & M. College
Texas Christian University
Tankesley
Dick Fender
Tankersley
Scott
Olsen
A. & M .Olsen
Ferguson
Reclamation Association Attends Austin Flood Control Hearing
E. H. Astin along with Ward Templeman of Navasota and W. C. Page of Somerville traveled to Austin to represent the Brazos River Reclamation Association at a state wide flood control hearing before the House and Senate. The meeting, called by Rep Lee J. Rountree and Sen Edgar E. Witt, is set for tonight in the Hall of the House of Representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Astin
Ward Templeman
Navasota
W. C. Page
Somerville
Austin
Brazos River Reclamation Association
House
Senate
Lee J. Rountree
Edgar E. Witt
McLennan County
House of Representatives
Mr and Mrs Smith Return After Bryan Wedding
Mr Robert F Smith of Houston and Miss Yolande Renshaw of New Orleans wed at the bride’s parents home Monday April 9. After a short wedding trip they reside at 1706 San Jacinto Houston. The groom formerly lived in Bryan and the bride taught French at A M College before moving to Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert F. Smith
Houston
Bryan
J. T. Smith
Smth
Yolande Renshaw
New Orleans
San Jacinto Street
Covey and Elliott Move to Galveston for Medical Care
J. E. Covey and E. P. Elliott travel to Galveston as Covey seeks medical treatment. The pair’s trip underscores ongoing health concerns and planned care arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Covey
E. P. Elliott
Galveston
Mr. Covey
Visiting Steep Hollow Farmer Tallies With Bryan Delegation
T. B. Martin of Steep Hollow joined visiting farmers in Bryan today as part of a broader gathering. He met with local growers, discussed crop prospects, and exchanged farming techniques with Bryan participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Martin
Steep Hollow
Bryan
Adjutant General Barton Urged to Run for Governor
San Antonio reports Adjutant General Thomas D. Barton is being urged by friends across Texas to seek the 1924 gubernatorial nomination. Barton, a World War veteran with three top decorations, was visiting San Antonio and gave no firm reply to the candidacy suggestion. He was reappointed adjutant general by the Texas legislature in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barton
Associated Press
San Antonio
Thomas D. Barton
General Barton
Texas
France
Italy
United States
Valley citrus spraying demos boost Valley citrus profits
The Brownsville Herald editorial lauds extension service work in Lower Rio Grande Valley citrus then notes January spraying demonstrations by A P Swallow and other agents. It claims a daily value of at least 10000 dollars to growers, predicting widespread spraying this year and lasting benefits to marketability and profits of the 1923 crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlingen
United States
Rio Grande Valley
A. P. Swallow
The
Herald
Brownsville Herald
Seventh Grade Graduates at Tabor Hold Exercises
The seventh grade graduation at Tabor High School drew large crowds last Saturday as 160 pupils were honored. Supt D J McDonald presided with Emma Bozeman delivering the salutatory and Gladys Blanton the valedictory. Certificates were presented to graduates from Central School and nearby communities. Judge W C Davis gave a strong address before the class song and play. The piece calls for a larger auditorium to accommodate future events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. Ammons
Tabor
D. J. McDonald
Emma Bozeman
Gladys Blanton
J. L. Cobb
Johnnie Mainard
Rufus Mainard
Charlton Cooper
Henry Barnes
Gladys Edge
Gladys Murrell
Bessie Worsham
Adel Reedesill
Ella Rae Wilson
Ella Mae McCallum
Central School
Conlee Wilson
Cottonwood
George Burkhalter
Alexander
Paul Wymal
Harris
W. C. Davis
Bryan
Waite Couple Return Home From Bryan Visit
Mr and Mrs R G Waite arrive back in Rawlins Wyoming after visiting Bryan with his mother Mrs L B Waite who has been ill for weeks and is much improved now and warmly welcomed by friends
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Waite
Rawlins
Wyoming
Bryan
L. B. Waite
Hensarling From Wellborn Travels to Bryan on Business
G B Hensarling of Wellborn visited Bryan today on business matters and met local officials to discuss potential commercial opportunities.
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Brady W. Steele
John T. Bonner
Insurance Department
South Texas
C. F.brown
el] Tex Temple
Jerry A. Mitchell
Dale H. Eyer
G. A. Wilson
J. W. Griffin
A. F. Stewart
Anthony Hatmar
J. N. Boggs
A. D. Bieler
R. H. McGibbon
J. M. Gurley
C. E. Simmons
C. L. Soeten
J. Whitley
Mitchell Bell
R. G. Vaughn
R. C. Rost
Ralph Steacy
L. Patton
W. P. Cater
R. L. Carter
Charles Naior
Fred Hathaway
J. T. Crow
C. F. Rice
Mesdames C
Beckwith
D. A. Graham
W. B. Edge
P. A. Tardy
Buchanan
W. O. Holmes
W. R. Fairman
Coulter Smith
E. B. Elliott
T. E. Wallace
Roy Nunn
C. C. Henderson
N. A Stewart
Hugh Mifton
J. B. Christan
O. J. Parks
Lang Spell
Hal Haltom
H. A. Saunders
P. E. Dishman
J. R. Fain
W. O. Hearne
A. S. McSwain
Bill Wimberly
F. O. Hughes
T. O. Turner
C. B. Jones
Marshall Bullock
Howard Todd
C. Cc. Vick
R. M. Walker
Forest Jones
Henry Locke
N. F. Lockerd
Franks
Guy F. Boyett
Frances Wallace
Texas Ormes
Priscilla Sims
Mary Beers
Evelyn Crawford
M. KE. Wallace
A. D. Graham
W. Q. Hearne
W. R. McCullough
C. J. Parks
J. B. Beers
Tom Higgs
Park
Sidney Smith
E. B. Filiott
Jack Johnson
R. M. Dansby
Will Holmes
J. T. Ma’oney
Morris Tatum
Joe Howard
W. L. Porter Thurston Coles
L. Henderson
W. B. Cline
John A. Held
J. M. Caldwell
W. R. Fair
A. & M. Consolidated
Little
MR. Franklin
Aggies
Brazos River
MR. and
Mrs. Smith
Thos. D. Barton
Valley
G. B. Hensarling
Wellborn
Chambers-Wilson Motor CO
Bryan, Texas
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