Notable Political and Show Biz Figures Highlight Public Life
A survey of public figures spans Wisconsin Senator Rob ert M. La Follette Jr a New Deal ally now seeking reelection with a Progressive banner Sir John Simon Britain’s foreign minister and intellect praised for diplomacy and restraint Miriam Langer wife of North Dakota Governor William Langer campaigns for renomination amid his criminal conviction Amon G Carter Texas publisher influential in national politics California Governor Frank Merriam navigates post strike crisis Margaret Sullavan rising film star and her early life and marriage to Henry Fonda earlier records
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert M. la Follette, Jr
Wisconsin
Henry Clay
la Follette
New Deal
Wisconsin Democratic Party
Bob la Follette
Senate
Washington
Senators
John Simon
England
Sir John
Britain
British Isles
Govmt
Novg
Texas
Miriam A. Ferguson
North Dakota
William Langer
Langer
Lydia Cady
James Cleveland Cady
New York
Metropolitan Opera House
Bill Langer
Supreme Court
Republican State Central Committee
Langers
Bismark
Spiritwood Lakes
Jamestown
Southwest
Amon G. Carter
Atlantic
Pacific
Crafton
Bowie
Fort Worth Star Telegram
Fort Worth Star
Star
Evening Telegram
Morning Record
Star-Telegram
Frank F. Merriam
California
James Rolph, Jr
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Sunshine State
National Guard
Commonwealth
Merriar
Midwest
Iowa
Long Beach
Cal
Knight of
Pythias
Food Supply Outlook Amid Drought Across The Nation
The report compares 1924 1933 average domestic consumption with projected supplies. It forecasts ample grain and dairy availability but shorter meat and pork supply this year and stresses the need for conservation, canning, and equitable distribution to prevent shortages.
Injured Johnny Hudson Returns Home For Season End
Johnny Hudson, star shortstop for Jeanerette Louisiana, has returned to Bryan after a spike wound to his left leg ends his season. He uses crutches and remains property of the Jeanerette club, with a spring report possible unless traded this winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Hudson
Bryan
Jeanerette
Udson
Jeanerette Club
Public Health Efforts Urged to Prevent Epidemic Diseases
The column urges Brazos County and city agencies to intensify sanitation and disease prevention as the region recovers from postwar depopulation and headlines warn of typhoid risks. It stresses competent leadership, fiscal support, and citizen cooperation to ward off outbreaks and sustain welfare programs through the coming months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Texas
Prominent Leaders Set for Mineral Wells Legion Convention
A dozen notable figures will address the sixteenth annual American Legion of Texas gathering in Mineral Wells August 26 to 28. Governor Miriam A Ferguson and J. O. Loftin lead Texas speakers with Oklahoma leaders W. G. Stigler Milt Phillips and Ted Beaird among out of state voices. National Commander Edward A. Hayes will close the keynote talks. The concurrent Woman's Auxiliary meeting will feature Mrs. F. E. Roach and Calhoun Harris in leadership roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion of Texas
Mineral Wells
Legion
Miriam A. Ferguson
J. O. Loftin
Texas State Teachers Association
W. G. Stigler
Department of Oklahoma
Milt Phillips
Ted Beaird
Edward A. Hayes
Woman's Auxiliary
FE. H. Roach
Southern Division
Calhoun Harris
Bryan Physician Buys Plane for Private Use
Dr. L. O. Wilkerson a Bryan physician and surgeon at Wilkerson Memorial Clinic completed a deal for a 125 horsepower Waco airplane and will keep the craft at Bryan airport for private use. His pilot Lawrence Hughes will also offer rides to passengers in the aircraft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. O. Wilkerson
Wilkerson Memorial Clinic
Waco
Bryan Airport
Wilkerson
Lawrence Hughes
Numerous visitors and locals seen in Bryan area events
The Bryan scene features Mr. and Mrs. Brazos Varisco with two daughters from their plantation on the Brazos river, and many others including Mrs. Laura Gooch of Navasota and Mrs. Robert Herndon in Bryan. Attendees and travelers from Dallas, Seguin, Corsicana, Fort Worth, and beyond visit friends, conduct business, attend services, or travel through A and M College activities, with several returning home after weekends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos Varisco
Bryan
Brazos River
Jack Mason
Dallas
Rio Grande Valley
Laura Gooch
Navasota
Robert Herndon
Laura Jane
Elizabeth
Houston
A. J. Buchanan
West 24Th Street
Silver Whitsett
Seguin
R. W. Persons
Whitsett
Guadalupe County
A. and
M. College
Jno. L. Whorton
Longview
Whorton
W. H. Andrew
First Baptist Church
Jnc. L. Wharton
Eva Wilson
Corsicana
AAA
Evelyn Sanders Williams
J. B. Sanders
East 27Th Street
L. B. Elrod
First Methodist Church
Fort Davis
Davis Mountains
Mt. Locke
Texas
Vernon Hilliard
Lockhart Lions
John Sidney Smith
Baylor University
Hilliard
8. C. Hoyle
Kerrville
O. A. Fox
West 26Th Street
Mr. Fox
Margaret Higgs
Evelyn Weir
Malakoff
Charline Thornton
West Point
Miss Thornton
Waco
W. B. Cline
Ursuline Avenue
Cline
T. Hennessey
Miriam Hennessey
Corpus Christi
Jack Hudson
San Antonio
Ann Seale
H. C. Seale
Seale
Benchley
Henry Joiner
Bobby
Fort Worth
Walter Armstrong
Tabor
Willis Edge
Minnie McAlpine
Coulter Smith
Gilmer
Willie Belle Johnson
Rosalie Taylor
Donna
J. W. Monk
Ina Mae Shelton
Carrie Lou Hitt
C. A. Buchanan
East 24Th Street
Chas. W. Crawford
Gail
Bryan Tourist Reports Mexico Trip Evening Letter
Mrs. Dana Carnes travels with Dean and Mrs. FE J Kyle of College Station on a month long Old Mexico tour. She praises the climate and scenery and writes of a 1525 church first mass site and the Pyramid of the Sun, 217 feet high, which her party ascended for a noted view. They will remain in Mexico for another week or ten days before returning to Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dana Carnes
Dean
FE. J. Kyle
College Station
Old Mexico
Reverend A K Morris Leads Daily Services in Clearview
Reverend A K Morris, a Black preacher from Clearview Oklahoma, holds daily services in the northwest part of the city. His slogan is drink water claiming it cures many ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. K. Morris
Clearview
Okla
Old Newspapers for Sale by Eagle Printing Company
Local Eagle Printing Company advertises old newspapers for sale. Includes catalog of available dates and prices for collectors and researchers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Eagle Printing Company
Education and politics meet in a family tale and radio critique
A father speaks of educating his four year old son who quips he can only learn if placed in a capsule. The piece also notes a radio postal commentator railing against politics as a service of government, while presidents plan drouth relief and housing programs amid a flurry of major events.
New Operator Added to La Salle Salon Force
Mrs Edna Goodman proprietor of the La Salle Beauty Salon on the mezzanine announces Mad Vahrenkamp as the new beauty operator. She has completed a course at the Costa's School of Beauty Culture in Waco and offers complimentary facials and beauty advice. The salon notes growing patronage since its establishment and emphasizes modern equipment and trained staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Goodman
LaSalle Beauty
Mezzanaine
Mad Vahrenkamp
Haas
Costa’s
Waco
Good
Marriage Licenses Granted in County Clerk Office
Hilario Juraz and Sera Rodrigues and C. T. Rosier and Ethel Mosely received marriage licenses from County Clyde Goen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilario Juraz
Sera Rodrigues
C. T. Rosier
Ethel Mosely
Clyde Goen
Torrid Weather In Bryan Sector Last Week
Long hot days and no rain dominated the Bryan sector last week. The record peaked at 102 degrees on Monday and dipped to 73 degrees on Thursday and Friday nights with stable high and low readings throughout the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Mercury
Navahens
Also Mentioned on This Page
Margaret Sullavan
Katharine Hepburn
Broadway
Hollywood
Miss Sullavan
Norfolk
Chatham Episcopal Institute
Sullins College
Boston
Cape Cod
Princeton
N. Y
Shuberts
Elmer Harris
West Falmouth
Mass
Henry Fonda
Manhattan
SEN
Robt
Sir John Simon
People’s Column
Hobby Crawford
Crystal
Carizzo Springs
Crystal City
Mia
Robert Crawford
Lee J. Rountree
the Eagle
Mackinac Island
Mich
Joe Batts
T. W. Cole
L. W. Hatter
Jeanette Hatter
J. G. Chaney
Layton Hatter
Layton, Jr
Mo Fdy
Johnnie Smith
Albert Stone
Brenham
Merrill Philp
Bryan Motor Company
Caldwell
Jim Carr
Abernathy
J. F. B. Manning
Albert Manning
Noon Williams
Macy
F. H. Foster
Brazos Valley
Albert Payne
Edge
Gus Bade
R. McDonald
Normangee
Mary Beth Walker
Church of Christ
Waxahachie
A. D. Martin
Howard Carleton
Cooperton
Howard C. Davidson
A. C. Lu
Bryan Tourist
Mexico
AL & 5 T
Olleme
Irene Dunne
Beauteous
Surin
RKO
Serece Murayy
Hau
M.f.c
United States
Drouth
LA Salle Salon Force
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