Farewell Party for Mrs Brashear Hearne
Ladies Auxiliary of the Episcopal church hosted a farewell for Mrs. T F Brashear at the home of Mrs Cides Chatmas on Thursday. Guests included many Auxiliary members and a gift was presented to honor the honoree for her service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brashear Hearne
The
Episcopal Church
T. F. Brashear
Brashear
Mesdames
F. L. Wood
W. Vick
B. W. Beckham
5 Sr
W. T. Dillard
W. D. Sith
Feeb. Whitacre
Margaret New
Bryan
Hearne Gins First 1935 Cotton Bale for Trades Day
Hearne reports its first bale of 1935 cotton ginned on Saturday at the Brady gin. The bale, grown on the Fred Wood plantation, belonged to Garfield Mc Coy a colored tenant farmer, and was shown in front of the Planters and Merchants State Bank. It was classed as strict middling and set for sale during Trades Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearne
Brady Gin
Fred Wood
Garfield McCoy
Planters and Merchants State Bank
Car Stolen Near Carnival Grounds in Hearne
Cayce Moore reported a Ford coupe stolen Saturday night near the show grounds during a carnival in Hearne. No trace has been found. local authorities continue to investigate the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearne
Cayce Moore
Moore
Norman and Orr Tie Officiated County Marriage at Parsonage
A. C. Norman and Miss Mildred Orr of Bowie county were married at the Methodist parsonage at noon Saturday. Rev. T. Walter Moore performed the ceremony. The couple will reside in Bryan where Norman is employed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearne
A. C. Norman
Mildred Orr
Bowie County
T. Walter Moore
Bryan
Norman
Youngster Breaks Arm at Ball Park Grandstand
David Self the six year old son of Mrs. L. T. Self suffered a broken arm Friday evening after a fall from the grandstand at the park. He was rushed to a local physician for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearne
David Self
L. T. Self
Ball Park
David
Mrs. Jack Morgan Insect Bite Critical Condition
In Hearne on August 5, Mrs. Jack Morgan, bitten in the garden by an insect believed to be a spider, remains in critical condition after several days. The attending physician notes a slight improvement but the case remains serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearne
Jack Morgan
Eddy Girl Marries Man of Cego in Hearne
The marriage of Miss Katie Mirick of Eddy to Irving Herrington of Cego was held at the Baptist church with Rev. O G Barrow officiating. The bride wore blue crepe and navy accessories and the couple planned a brief wedding trip before residing in Cego. Additional notices list local visitors and residents in Hearne and area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddy
Man
Cego
Hearne Hearne
Katie Mirick
Irving Herrington
Baptist Parsonage
O. G. Barrow
Three Men Hurt When Pole Falls In Hearne Accident
In Hearne on Easterwood Street three men were injured when an automobile hit guy ropes tied to a gin pole used for setting an electric light line pole. The ropes loosened and the gin pole fell to the ground.
Striking Incident Leaves Several Injured on Job Site
An on-site assault struck Jim Williams a negro lines man helper, breaking two ribs and injuring his back. Foreman R. M. McCarver was grazed on the side and bruised on the left arm. Crawford Washington, an onlooker, narrowly escaped serious injury when struck on the head. Williams received medical attention and is reported in serious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Williams
R. M. McCarver
Crawford Washington
Williams
Brashears Honored At Bishop Home Farewell Dinner
Mrs. W C Bishop hosted a lawn dinner honoring Mr and Mrs T F Brashear and son Thomas Jr who will move to Austin soon. Guests included Mrs W E Bivin Miss Lillian Kirksey and Miss Katherine Bishop assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearne
W. C. Bishop
T. F. Brashear
Thomas, Jr
Austin
Bishop
Cedar Street
W. FE. Bivin
Lillian Kirksey
Katherine Bishop
Local visitors and extended family in Hearne area
Hearne residents report Mrs. T P Griffin and Abe Hensarling visiting Houston this week. Mrs. Mary Sterling of Hempstead is staying with her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs D C Weston. Rostelle Carson and young Jo Beth are spending the week in Galveston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl M. Cochran of
Marlin
Mrs
J. T. Hamilton
R. A. Booth
Barbara Mae of
Bryan
Hearne
Mary Sterling
Hempstead
D. C. Weston
Rostelle Carson
Jo Beth
Galveston
Safety Meeting Held Monday by SP Employees
Hearne August 6 A safety meeting of Dallas division employees of the Southern Pacific Lines was held Monday night on the yard office lawn. Visiting officials attended to instruct and promote safety in operations. Present were O C Castle Houston general manager Southern Pacific Lines T M Spence Dallas division superintendent J D Kinsler Ennis assistant superintendent T Stewart trainmaster J E Moroney storekeeper J D Simpson division car foreman R E Donahue master mechanic and several Texas agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Stewart
J. E. Meroney
J. D. Simpson
R. E. Donahue
Texas
Trade Day Draws Crowds In Hearne On Monday
A successful Trade Day attracted many visitors from surrounding trade territory to Hearne events sponsored by merchants and the Hearne Athletic Association. A noon rodeo drew large crowds and cash prizes were awarded to C. B. Thames, C. P. Henry, H. B. Scott, and Mildred Miles. Organizers plan to hold Trade Day on the first Monday each month to boost local trade. Mae Bell Allen hosted Miss Jane Coates of San Antonio with dancing, conversation, and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearne
Merchants of
Hearne Athletic Association
C. B. Thames
C. P. Henry
H. B. Scott
Mildred Miles
Baptist Women Meet on Monday Afternoon in Hearne
Velora Griffin and Lois Glass Circles of the Baptist Missionary Society held a joint business session at the Baptist church in Hearne on Monday afternoon. Mrs. O. G. Barrow led in the absence of the president Mrs. J. T. Hamilton. Plans and programs for the month were discussed as an unusually large group attended.
Cemetery Meeting Called in Hearne Norwood Assn
Aug 6 Hearne Norwood Cemetery Association schedules a Wednesday meeting to discuss operations and upcoming burial plans at the cemetery grounds. Members are urged to attend for updates and organizational matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearne
The
Norwood Cemetery Association
Fundraising Meeting Held at Mrs Green's Home
At 4 PM a meeting at the home of Mrs. R L Green, president, urged all members to attend as plans to raise funds for the organization were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Green
Residents and visitors stop in Hearne on summer trip
R R Roberts of Oklahoma, former Hearne citizen, visited friends Monday. Lee Nesbit of Columbus, ex pharmacy manager here, visited Hearne friends. Mrs Bertha Weatherby of San Antonio guests of sister Mrs W H Bivin. Mrs Sam Adams returns to San Antonio after visiting Dr and Mrs S J Alexander. Miss Jane Coates, who joined Mrs Adams, stays longer with Miss Mary Dell Wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Roberts
Oklahoma
Hearne
Lee Nesbit
Columbus
Bertha Weatherby
San Antonio
W. H. Bivin
Sam Adams
J. Alexander
Jane Coates
Adams
Mary Dell Wood
Central America Comes to Paradise Says Dr Clark
Dr and Mrs F B Clark recount their West Indies trip aboard the United Fruit Steamer Metapan visiting Guatemala Mayan ruins and meeting James B Edwards employed by the Sapinsh Honduras government He sold trophies from ruins to Tulane and delivered 1200 orchid specimens to Harvard He praises Central America saying land is being cleared and cultivated with a favorable climate and climate temperate enough to become a paradise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Indies
F. B. Clark
Central America
Tropics
Guatemala
James B. Edwards
Sapinsh Honduras
States
Tulane University
Harvard University
Clark
WPA Project Work Likely To Start Late This Month
WPA project work may begin mid month as Brazos County and Bryan officials seek funds. Engineer J B Jones says applications under 25000 dollars pass through his office to H P Drought in San Antonio and then to Washington for final approval. City street graveling and topping projects are being prepared for submission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WPA
J. B. Jones
Palestine
Jones
Bryan
J. M. Ferguson
R. G. Williams
Brazos County
Austin
H. P. Drought
San Antonio
Washington
Old Independence Homecoming Set For August 11
Invitations in Bryan announce the twelfth annual Homecoming Day at Old Independence in Washington County next Sunday. The program includes speaking, singing and reminiscences with a large basket dinner. A roe belfry will be dedicated to house the old bell donated in the early 1850s by Mrs. Nancy Lea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Old Independence
Washington County
Nancy Lea
Community Notes From Bryan Daily Mix of Visits and Travels
Local Bryan society guests and residents are noted in a roundup of weekends and short trips. Families from Lubbock Austin Galveston Jefferson Waco and Lufkin visit Bryan or travel to Houston Medina Lake and Brownsville. Notables include church involvement deacon ordination and attendance at area events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. D. Lamb
Anna Margaret
Ollie Mae
Lubbock
Bryand
Howell Duplex
Grady Davis
A. and M. College
Davis
Lamb
Bryan
W. M. Woodall
Austin
George
Kay Halsell
W. C. Ruchti
W. C. Jr
Galveston
KK. W. Persons
Texan Flies Jail Slou x City Bank Messenger Kidnapper
Joe Hanley, returned from Texas, faces indictment for kidnapping a bank messenger, slugged a turnkey, and escaped from the county jail Monday night under gunfire from another.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TEXAN
Sloux City
Iowa
Joe Hanley
Goliad
Texas
Texas Railroad Commission Denies Truck Permits for Major Routes
The Texas Railroad Commission refused permits for Howell & Company of Bryan Gordon Sewell Company of Houston and Breeden Range Company of Cuero after finding highways already overtaxed. No new trucks will be allowed on routes including Bryan to Houston and Bryan to Waco and other Houston area corridors due to safety and adequacy of existing common carrier service. Daily traffic counts ranged from 3 000 to over 5 000 vehicles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Railroad Commission
Texas
South Texas
Howell & Company of
Bryan
Gordon Sewell Company, Inc
Houston
Gordon Sewel Company
Corpus Christi
el Campo
Schulenberg
Palestine
Huntsville
Hempstead
Port Arthur
Beaumont
Methodists Hear Navasota Woman On Sunday Night
Mrs. W. G. Fletcher former Cuba missionary and California missionary president spoke at the First Methodist church in Bryan on Our Civilization and How To Preserve It. The program was arranged by Mrs. Grover C. White with a vocal quartet and was concluded by benediction from M. W. Bergeson of the First Baptist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Fletcher
Cuba
Methodist Woman’s Missionary Conference
California
Navasota
First Methodist Church
Bryan
Grover C. White
Woman’s Missionary Society
R. O. Allen
60 Year Twin Sisters Visit Old Friends Here
Two Bryan area women, Barbara and Alice Franklin, now Mrs. W. H. Mallett and Mrs. Gus Robertson, visited Bryan from Iola. The 60 year old twins, once local settlers, shopped with merchants and greeted old friends, dressed alike in navy blue voile with white collars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Barbara
Alice Franklin
Plummer Franklin
Brazos County
Iola
Gus Robertson
W. H. Mallett
Tola
FHA Representative Plans Visit To Bryan Thursday
Co. P. Trotter, FHA Houston branch representative, was in Bryan Tuesday morning and will return Thursday to spend a day or more promoting FHA activities in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. P. Trotter
Federal Housing Administration
Houston
Bryan
Robertson County Court Adjourns for Vacation
Judge W C Davis presided over the summer district court and will be away on vacation for the rest of the month unless needed for cases in which other judges are disqualified. He plans to travel to Dallas on September 2. The September term will convene Monday September 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Davis
Franklin
Second Administrative Judicial District
Davis
Dallas
Mrs P S Tilson Noted at Chautauqua Guild Exhibit
In the Chautauquan Daily News of Chautauqua New York Mrs P S Tilson of Houston is listed among 27 admitted to the Guild of Seven Seals in the Hall of Philosophy on the Chautauqua grounds. She has long spent seasons at the resort and helped arrange the last D A R Chautauqua Circle program which invited the group to Texas Centennial with Lone Star flag display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. S. Tilson
Houston
Chautauquan Daily News
Chautauqua
N. Y
Guild of Seven Seals
Hall of Philosophy
Tilson
D. A. R. Chautauqua Circle
Winners Announced in Texas Wardrobe Contest
In College Station on August 2, the Texas Extension Service announced state winners from the short course ward robe demonstration. Class I first went to Mrs. Julius F. Johnson of Travis county. Class II first to Mrs. N. J. Fulton of Potter county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Texas Extension Service
Dora R. Barnes
Julius F. Johnson
Travis County
N. J. Fulton
Potter County
Orval L. Johnson
Galveston County
Elizabeth Gibson
Childress County
Sam Hampton
Knox County
Elizabeth Hodges
Fisher County
W. A. Mire
C. A. Holden
Brazos County
L. D. Smith
Wichita County
Fotter County
Tom Warner
Stonewall County
N. B. Crude
Gray County
Mayette Smith
Eunice Mills
Anderson County
Frank Westmoreland
Wheeler County
Willie Diigers
Nolan County
A. Brady
Hill County
T. Wright Neal
Bell County
B. A. Rea
Archer County
Jessie B. Smith
Haskell County
Alvis Miller
Kaufman County
Carl Bonneaux
Jones County
Charles A. Ward
Wharton
J. L. Hagins
Dickens County
Iola Man Buys Williamson Dairy Herd and Plant
B H Yeager of Iola has bought the Williamson dairy business on College Road and will begin operations August 15. He will move his family to Bryan and live in the Williamson home. The Williamsons move to Campus, occupying the home of the late O B Martin, former Extension director. Williamson’s herd of 26 registered Jerseys was built by Morris Williamson, a former 4 H club boy, now a Texas A M student in agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. H. Yeager
Iola
Bryan
Morris Williamson
College Road
Mr. Yeager
Williamson
Williamsons
O. B. Martin
Extension Service
Mr. Williamson
Dean couple depart for two week western vacation
Mr and Mrs Ross Dean left Monday for a two week trip by auto. They plan to tour west Texas New Mexico and extend into Old Mexico for the majority of their travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Dean
Auto
West Texas
New Mexico
Old Mexico
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J. Denman
Black Jack
Sarah Jane Denman
Samuel Denman
Ira Denman
Milano
Charlie Denman
Felton Denman
F. B. Banks
Ban
Earl Robinson
Ennis
Lucille Brickhouse
Big Springs
Cora Bell Welch
Earne
Mertie Slowson
Ruby Denman
Hearne T
J. C. Banks
W. O. Banks
Wait McWilliams
First Baptist Church
H A. Ely
Box Bar Ranch
G. Pennington
W. A. Lynn
Lass
Mesdames I
BD. Hall
H. A. Ely
A. R. Weeks
G. D. Martin
M. M. McNee
Mary Hanna
Hy ‘Stubbs
Dan Tullous
J. E. Rogers
0. G. Barrow
George Berrier
Maude Garrigan
Jud Collier
O. K. Stetler
J. Peyton
Mary Jane Wilrick
Housfns
Mrs. G. D. Martin
Buster Miles
Brazos Bottom
Lee Josey
Miles
Hearne Polk Hearne
BE. L. Greenwood
Groesbeck
Greenwood
Hearne Lumber Co
L. N. Murray
Billy Rosalind
Madisonville
Elissa Moore
Mrs. E. H. Heartfield
Ruth Reichter
Mrs. Henry Boswell
Brashears
Bishop Home
Santone
Mae Bell Allen
Edgewood
W. C. Allen
Miss Allen
Ottis Donaho
Medina Lake
L. B. Elrod
Paul Elrod
R. Walton
Marshall Bullock
Cleota Ann
T. A. Bullock
Brownsville
James Green
Miss Wicker
George Wicker
B. H. Nolan
Tarrant County
Fort Worth
M. College
Tom Wolfe Sr
Waco
J. M. Hillier
Jefferson
Chas. PF. Hillier
C. M. Bethany
Waller County
John Ogg
Ruby Mashburn
M. H. Mashburn
Pearl Finley
Laverne
Ala
E. A. Finley
F. Corte
Dahone
Ross
Texas University
Malcolm Barron
John M. Barron
Garvin Vance
Memorial Hospital
J. L. Vance
Dolores Vance
Lufkin
Mes
W. Romorton
C. C. Beal
Valley Mills
T. H. Mills
Mary Elizabeth Gardner
Chas. Gardner
J. O. Thompson
Red
First National Bank of
A. D. Kopetsky
Adolph Kopetsky, Jr
King’s Highway
John Henry Lys
Niles, Mich
Wilkerson Memorial Clinic
Paul C. Wiley
J. W. Wiley
Roosevelt
Okla
Emily Elle
State Board of Cosmeticians
H. L. Figuers
Mary Thomas
Co. C. Yost
Brazos Life Insurance Company
Mer Yost
Alfred Schulman
Northwestern University
Evanston
Tom Jones
Guarantee
Ross Carson
Guarantee Shoe Store
Oak McKenzie
Yoakum
Frances Beason
Margaret Beason
Sam Houston State Teachers College
Jim Eddy
Cisco
Production Credit Corporation
LaSalle Hotel
Schlemmer
A. & M. College
Texas Hardware Association
Thomas J. Wilson
Little Son
G. B. Post
R. M. Gordon Sy
W. E. Saunders
Bryan Firm
Methodists
FHA
Robertson County
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