Bryan Folks News Busy Weekend and Visitors
Miss Pansye Odom leaves for a ten day vacation visiting Houston and Freeport with relatives. Mont gomery visitors J. B. Holligen Frances Jackson and Florine join Bryan friends. Multiple moves visits and travels include E A Brown Houston, W L Grant Humble Oil, J W Batts guests in Bryan, and Dr PD C York off to Fort Sam Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pansye Odom
Franks Insurance Agency
Houston
Freeport
B. F. Norman
J. BK. Holligen
Frances H. Jackson
Florine
Montmery
Noble T. Melton
M. R. Phillips
Bryan
Raymond Todd
Ira Bond
Rock Prairie
R. Franze
J. W. Lawless
Kun
L. Musgrove
North Zulch
Vin
M. Colka
J. W. Batts
E. A. Brown
Miss Stowers
AAA
Mrs. Brown
Miss Stows
Battlents
Saratogas
New York State
Mr. Burt
A. E. Burt
Burt
Della Lawrence
J. H. Harrison
Navasota
Hettie Curry
R. A. Harrison
Harrison
Mary Hester Harrison
Virginia Mistrot
Waco
E. H. Cook
E. A. Hillery
W. F. Miller
Claire McGee
Evans
Wellborn Starts Drive for Local Community Work Center
Residents gather at the Baptist church to push a rural rehabilitation project in Wellborn. A committee led by R F Landes aims to lease 10 houses with five acres each, repair them, supply livestock and basic needs, then relocate families to cultivate the land and establish a community work center.
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Wellborn
The
Baptist Church
J. L. Brock
R. E. Bayless
R. FE. Lander
John Hensarling
Margaret Neeley
Sam Royder
Former Resident Returns to Bryan After Retirement
Henry F Harmon of Washington DC now lives at Howell Apartments West 28th Street Bryan. After thirty five years in government service he retires and returns to Texas. His daughter Helen Shallenberger works with the Agricultural Adjustment Administration in Washington and is reassigned to supervise the Comptometer section of the department associated with the new Administration for A and M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Henry F. Harmon
Washington, D. C
Howell Apartments
West 28Th Street
Harnon
Texas
Helen Shallenberger
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Washington
Comptometer
Seccor
A and M
Commander Hayes To Attend Texas Legion Meeting
National Commander Edward A. Hayes will attend the Sixteenth Annual Texas Department Convention in Mineral Wells August 26 28. He will be joined by John Thomas Taylor and L R Le Gendre. The city prepares a buffalo barbecue a midnight dance and lengthy entertainments at Baker hotel Crazy Water and Convention hall with site visits to local attractions and speeches by notable Texas and out of state leaders. Delegates and alternates from the Legion and Legion Auxiliary are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Graham Post
Edward A. Hayes
Texas
Texas Department
Mineral Wells
Hayes
Legion Head
John Thomas Taylor
National Legislation Committee
L. R. LeGendre
National Rehabilitation Committee
Convention Hall
Baker Hotel
Baker
Crazy Water
The
Legion
Martin
H. T. Schovassa
Webb H. Buchanan
A. Norman Stuart
Leon Tauber
M. M. Erskine
Joe Sosolik
Anton Krenek
L. A. Spell
Joe Wymola
John Patranella
L. J. Falgeau
R. J. Schovassa
C. L. Gray
M. T. Reese
Legion Auxiliary
Ed Martin
Willard Chambers
Luke Patranella
Callahan Pioneer Dispenses Justice in Cottonwood Well
In Cottonwood, Judge Henry Robinson, 31st year as justice of the peace, dispenses law at the town well curb. The water is praised as the best on earth and crowds gather weekly for corn grinding and supplies, while the judge remains a fixture, often unlisted on ballots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cottonwood
Callahan County
Henry Robinson
Texas
Robinson
Coach Norton Optimistic for Aggies in Southwest Week
In Galveston News, Homer Norton, Texas A&M coach, predicts a faster conference this year with many returning lettermen. He expects A&M to challenge for the Southwest title, aiming for Sept 10 opener, and notes strong material and high spirits at College Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston News
Bill van Fleet
Homer Norton
Texas Aggies
Aggies
S.M.U
Texas
Arkansas
Norton
Centenary
Aggie
Longhorn
Austin
Henderson and Burrow Receive Marriage License
Herman Olin Henderson and Fern Burrow were granted a marriage license by County Clerk Clyde Goen. The filing marks the couple’s legal preparation for marriage in the county clerk's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Olin Henderson
Fern Burrow
Clyde Goen
Clean cotton rags wanted for Fagle Printing Co
Fagle Printing Co seeks clean cotton rags free of buttons and not in shreds for industrial use. Availability and contact details not provided in text.
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Fagle Printing Co
Prairie View Short Course Draws 2000 plus Attendees
Brazos county negro farm and home agents H K Harnsbury and Laurenta Holden led a record turnout of over 2000 at Prairie View this week. Speakers included H H Williamson Geo E Adams E A Miller and Miss Mil dred Horton among others from A and M College. Sterling C Evans J E Stanford and local leaders spoke. Bat es county won three prizes in exhibits and work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
H. K. Harnsbury
Laurenta Holden
Brazos
Austin
Bryan
College Station
T. A. Campbell
W. R. Bonds
Prairie View College
C. H. Walton
I. W. Rowan
Bates County
Summer Revival At C A Baptist Begins Aug 26
A old time summer revival meeting starts at College Ave Baptist Church on Sunday August 26. Local forces will preach sing and play during the series in a home town setting inviting townspeople of all denominations and nonbelievers to attend every service. Strong gospel preaching will condemn sin and urge conversion with great gospel music led by competent Christian hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Avenue Baptist Church
Murder Charges Brought in Willis Station Slaying
Clifford Prather of Houston and Lloyd Rayburn of Dallas were jailed in Montgomery County after being linked to the slaying of Emmett Walker at a Willis filling station. Eyewitness Elbert Woods identified Prather as the shooter during a holdup. Houston charged them with robbery by firearm. case to grand jury Tuesday.
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Conroe
Clifford Prather
Houston
Lloyd Leon Rayburn
Dallas
Montgomery County
Emmett Walker
Willis
Bryan
Prather
Elbert Woods
Walker
Guy Hooper
Rayburn
Leon Baker
Hooper
Montgomery Grand Jury
Lions Clubs Activities Highlight Local Events
Hascall heads to Mexico City to arrange next year’s international convention. L. L. Pistole announces free lighting at Forrest Field for a twilight softball league and a Friday night Lions Rotary charity game raising funds for Bryan and College Scouts. Tickets at gate or via club members. Football coaches Ed Walker and Henry Frnka observed at A M coaching school. Roland Dansby presents an attendance prize won by Chas Myers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hascall
Mexico City
L. L. Pistole
City Commission
Forrest Field
Boy Scouts of
Bryan
College
Carl T. Sprague
Ed Walker
Oxford
Mississippi
University of Mississippi
Henry Frnka
Greenville High
Roland Dansby
Chas. Myers
Outstanding Poultry Meet at A. and M. at College Station
Poultry Science Association members calling the College Station Bryan gathering one of the best meetings for both papers and entertainment. Prof. D. H. Reid head of the A and M poultry department and association president received a letter from Dr. L. E. Card of the University of Illinois praising the meeting and the hospitality shown in Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poultry Science Association
College Station
D. H. Reid
A. and M. College
L. E. Card
Poultry
University of Illinois
Bryan
Texas
Edna Smith Marries Roy Miller in Bryan Home Ceremony
Miss Edna Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs A W Smith wed Roy Miller son of Mr and Mrs W F Miller in a ceremony at Rev J W Rawls home on East 26th street with relatives present Rev Rawls officiated maid of honor Miss Gladys Rawls best man Morris Williamson stood beside the groom The couple later hosted a wedding supper at the bride’s parents home on South Antone street and left for a Houston Galveston trip Both are Bryan natives and graduates of Stephen F Austin High School Miller works for Humble Oil and Refining Company
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Annabelle
Chas. H. Green
South Wheeling
Tulsa
Oklo
Dr. Perry
M. L. Perry
Bryan
Eary
Pauline Freeland
Dallas
A. and M. College
F. G. Hanus
Galveston
R. L. Odom
Texhoma
L. K. Cox
John E. Blair
Santa Fe
F. Paul Martin
Mary Belle Ball
Martin
Little Rock
Ark
Mary Ball
Mrs. Martin
Montague
Risser
J. S. Doane
H. Bond
Cameron
Doane
Wesa Weddington
Oscar Goolsby
Mary Alice
Ruth Weddington
Hazel Hearne
Edna Smith
A. W. Smith
Roy Miller
W. F. Miller
J. W. Rawls
East 26Th Street
Rev. Rawls
Gladys Rawls
Morris Williamson
Extension Service Staffer Weds Livingston Attorney
The marriage of Miss Gertrude L. Blodgett to Edward T. Murphey was held in Houston on Monday August 20. Mrs. Murphey has served on the Extension Service Staff at A and M College for years while Mr. Murphey works as a Livingston lawyer. After September 1 they will reside in Livingston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
College Station
Gertrude L. Blodgett
Edward T. Murphey
Livingston
Houston
Murphey
A. and M. College
Mary Lois Boyett Weds Warren Clayton in Houston Morning
A telegram informs Mr and Mrs Ivan Boyett of the marriage of their daughter Miss Mary Lois Boyett to Mr Warren Clayton of Rosenberg in Houston with a Presbyterian minister officiating. The ceremony surprised Bryan relatives but well wishes follow. Mary Lois, Bryan born, is praised for character and business skill. Clayton, Rosenberg native, works with Gulf Coast Bus Line and plans residence in Port Lavaca after a brief honeymoon.
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Ivan Boyett
Mary Lois Boyett
Warren Clayton
Rosenburg
Houston
Bryan
Clayton
Gulf Coast
Port Lavaca
Home Demonstration Exhibits Planned for Dallas State Fair
Miss Minnie Mae Grubbs will chair the Texas Extension Service committee for home demonstration exhibits at the 1984 Texas State Fair in Dallas. Other members include Myrtle Hurray Bennie Campbell Onah Jacks Zetha McInnis and Dora R. Barnes. The exhibit will feature clothing and tomato juice and pickles with a tomato marketing poster. Canned foods rugs mats and quilts are listed as accepted items with no competitive clothing exhibits this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Minnie Mae Grubbs
Texas Extension Service
Dallas
Mildred Horton
Myrtle Hurray
Bennie Campbell
Onah Jacks
Zetha McInnis
Dora R. Barnes
Texas
Training School For Supervisors Relief Schools
In Austin on August 21 a meeting draws fifty to seventy five attendees from Arkansas and Louisiana for a Relief Schools Supervisors training session.
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Training School For
Austin
Arkansas
Lousiana
Texas day institute trains state emergency education supervisors
The University of Texas hosts a day institute for State supervisors of emergency education programs. Organized jointly by the university, the State Department of Education, and the State Relief Commission of Texas, with George H. Fern directing. The sessions cover adult education, nursery schools, vocational education, parent education, workers' education, vocational rehabilitation, and literacy classes. The program emphasizes flexibility and informal questioning to address individual supervisor problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Texas
State Department of Education
State Relief Commission of Texas
George H. Fern
Austin
Landmarks in Austin by Samuel E Gideon
Former Texas A and M College faculty member Samuel E Gideon writes Landmarks in Austin privately printed. The book compiles historic Austin sites with sketches and explanations including the French Legation Old Land Office Governor's Mansion Governor Pease's home Elisabet Ney's studio and the University of Texas main building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Samuel E. Gideon
Texas A
M. College
Sadie Cavitt
J. W. Cavitt
American Statesman
Gov. Pease
Elisabet Ney
University of Texas
Amelia Barr
Dave Harrell Home Mentioned as O. Henry Haunt
A compact, attractively bound small book notes the Dave Harrell home as a familiar setting for O. Henry, reflecting literary ties and local interest in the author.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Harrell
O. Henry’s
Huge Horse Sale At Dallas Fair Draws Big Attention
The 1934 State Fair of Texas features a vast horse show with over 2 000 horses to be exhibited and a Friday Saturday sale. Draft, race, show and saddle horses brood mares and colts will go to high bidders in a major auction led by the State Fair with Texas officials and riding clubs aiding efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
State Fair of Texas
J. E. McDonald
Texas Agricultural Commissioner
Saddle and Bridie Club of Texas
State Fair of
South
Carnival Night at 1934 State Fair of Texas
Carnival night at the State Fair of Texas is set for Friday October 19 with $250 in cash prizes for the best costumes. Five costume classes will be featured in the evening festival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
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Harriett Parker
Oklahoma City
John Frank Womble
Catton
Smith
Leverien
Mrs. I. i
Callahan Pioneer
P. V
C. A. Baptist
Hudson Myers
Lee Norwood
Ray Franks
Howard Lee
Lions Club
Cartney Pharmacy
Extension Service
Weds Livingston
Dallas Fair
Superior and Distinctive Beauty Service
Lavender Beauty Shop
A-M
Dee
Gulf States
Gulf States Utilities Co
Gulf States Utilities
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