Sterling Stumps West Texas as Ferguson Runoff Looms
A massive Dallas rally launches Ross Sterling's Texas gubernatorial bid to face Miriam Ferguson in the August 23 runoff. Governor Dan Moody fires up supporters while Sterling pledges honesty in government and a hard campaign against Fergusonism, outlining tax, highway, prison reform, and education plans.
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Dallas
Sterling
West Texas
Hillsboro
Dan Moody
Waco
Ross Ss. Sterling
Houston
Miriam A. Ferguson
Barry Miller
Harry P. Lawther
Jim Young
Mark McGee
Fort Worth
Earle B. Mayfield
Thomas B. Love
James E. Ferguson
Thr
Ferguson
Fergusonism Threatens Texas Peace and Welfare
The speaker argues the central issue is preventing Fergusonism from returning to power in Texas. He claims all problems cannot be settled while Fergusonism threatens the state’s peace, welfare, and good name, urging action to protect constitutional provisions for school funding.
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Senate of Texas
Texas
State of
Death of Father Calls Bryanite Franklin Today
Mr and Mrs R R Broach rushed to Franklin after learning C F Gilstrap died at 4 a m at 54. He had been in ill health. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church with Rev J L Wallace. interment in City cemetery. Survived by widow Rufus Gilstrap of Nav asota and Mrs Henry Goodman and Frances June and Jack Gilstrap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Broach
Franklin
M. F. Broach
Howard
Louise Broach
A. G. Syptak
Selvin Broach
George Smith
Sadie Hamilton
Morris Tatum
A. L. Mondrick
J. L. Cobb
Methodist Church
J. L. Wallace
City
Broach
Rufus Gilstrap
Navasota
Henry Goodman
Frances
June
Jack Gilstrap
Millican News Social Roundup and Local Visits
Millican residents share weekly visits and travels. J S McGregor and family spent time with Chas McGregor kin. EB C Jameson and Montague guests attended A M College short course. Jameson terracing banner wins noted. Cotton picking begins as drought curtails crop. many local departures and cheers for absent friends.
Intention to Marry Filed by Four County Couples
G E Jackson of Normangee and Vera Gilbert along with Walter Steen and Daisy Flowers of Brazos county have filed notice of intention to marry and applied for a marriage license with County Clerk Jess B. McGee.
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G. E. Jackson
Normangee
Vera Gilbert
Walter Steen
Daisy Flowers
Brazos County
Jess B. McGee
Mrs Eaves Leaves Austin for Navasota Visit
Mrs Frances Eaves of Austin completes a ten day stay with relatives Mr and Mrs G F Singletary and departs today for a weekend visit with relatives in Navasota.
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Frances Eaves
Austin
G. F. Singletary
Navasota
Brazos County 4 H Girls Win State Recognition
Brazos girls Lena Novasad Gladys Jones Lydia Francis were among 25 Texas 4 H Club girls recognized at the A and M Short Course. Lena and Millie Novasad earned state honors including a Washington trip. A Road Side 4 H Market displayed state made products and sold over $150 worth. Grape juice punch from Brazos sold well. 1 000 bottles monthly at the event.
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Brazos
Lena
Millie Novasad
King’s Highway
Gladys Jones
Lena Novasad
Lydia Francis
Brazos County
Millie
Texas Star
A. and
M. College
Mayme Lee Hayden
Home Industries
Hugo Dobrovolny
Funeral Service for 74 Year Old Mrs Schilinger
Mrs Josephine Schilinger died Thursday night at 7 after a lingering illness. Born in Bohemia she came to America 41 years ago and lived in Bryan since. She is survived by three nieces and a brother in law, all of Bryan. Funeral services were held at her niece’s home and St Joe Catholic Church with Rev Gileissner officiating. Interment in Mount Calvary Cemetery.
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Josephine Schilinger
Logan Avenue
Bryan
Bohemia
Melon Sent to 8 Year Old Veteran in Texas
A Confederate veteran E. W. B. Leach at San Antonio receives a second melon from the Burleson county farm of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Greet near Caldwell. He has stayed in Bryan as guest of his granddaughter Mrs. Chas Ayers and is now visiting Mr. and Mrs. Green with Mrs. Green his daughter.
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Langhorn
Miriam A. Ferguston
Texas
Washington County
Jim Ferguson
Ferguson
E. W. B. Leach
San Antonio
Burleson County
Nathan Greet
Caldwell
Mr. Leach
Bryan
Chas. Ayers
Mrs. Green
Green
Moody to Mexico visit by Texas governor planned
Excircio dispatch from Monterey reports Governor Francisco Castellanos says Governor Dan Moody of Texas will visit the El Marte region in Tamaulipas next month.
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Mexico City
Excelsior
Monterey
Francisco Castellanos
Dan Moody
Texas
el Marte
Tamaulipas
Southern Texas State Fair draws wide county exhibition support
Beaumont August 6. Twenty six counties and parishes in Louisiana and Texas have signified their intention of exhibits at the South Texas State Fair in Beaumont this year. Twenty three counties exhibited in 192.
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Beaumont
Louisiana
Texas
South Texas
Bridges and highway projects move forward in Brazos county
Brazos county commissioners meet with state highway officials to begin securing rights of way for Highway 21 from the Navasota river east to Bryan. Plans include bridges over the Brazos and Little Brazos rivers between Bryan and Caldwell and continued work to Caldwell, with state aid funding and local engineering oversight. Also noted are paving bids for Madisonville to North Zulch and heavy grading projects on Highway 90, plus maintenance of the old San Antonio road.
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Brazos
J. E. Blair
C. C. Todd Jr
Austin
Little Brazos
No. 21
Bryan
Caldwell
Barron
Gibb Gilchrist
San Antonio
Normangee
Leon County
Midway
Madison County
Madisonville
North Zuleh
Navasota River
Brazon River
Brazos County
Kly
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Woodward
Highway Commission
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Ma’ Ferguson
Great Highway Department
James E.ferguson
Langhorn Case
San Jacinto
Union
House Journal
Bryanite
Millican News
J. S. McGregor
Chas. McGregor
McGregor
A. & M. College
Bill Bowen Bradley
Bell Bradley
Galveston
Tom Stousland
EB. C. Jameson
Montague
Jameson
O. J. Rhodes
Houston Smith
Guy Hodges
L. L. Dickson
Lewis Black
Snipe
Alma Williams
Ross Williams
Lillian Goteher
Thelma Seely
Aubrey Fuqua
Goose Creek
Robert Fuqua
Robert Dunlap
BE. C. Jameson
J. W. Burrows
Erin Simpson
Cuero
Mr. Burrows
Dunlap
South Spring
Sam Dunlap
Wallace Dunlap
Bob Dunlap
Elliott Dunlap
Ella Dunlap
Hills
California
Myrtle McFerrin
Irene Furman
Thelston Williams
C. Jameson
Montague County
Aubry Fuqua
Ben Harrington
Belle Bradley
Ben Harrington Jr
K. T. Williams Sr
Gus Crawford
Latlie Crawford
Azos C
C. L Beare
Lucey Givens
E. M. Regenbrecht
T Biid
Lee
Roger Davis
Bast
Texas’ Chamber of Commerce
Gur Dyer
Southern Agriculurist
Tabor
Stabler
Sem Rective
Food For
Lubbock Station
D. L. Jones
O. E. Baker
Washington, D. C
Fletcher Davis
Sudan
Jack Shelton
Luling Foundation Farm
Melon
EAGLE
Mexico
R. W. Persons
Roland Persons
RED Chain
Alomo
Hensarling
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