Local Folks Gather for News and Travels in Bryan
Friday social items note P Trotter of Houston working with the Federal ng Administration to help homeowners borrow for repairs. L Wilson and Sullivan visit Austin with Chamber ties. Harold Dreyfus and sons return from a New Orleans stay. Birth announced for Paula Beth, child of Mr. and Mrs. Paul L. E. in Dickinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Trotter
Houston
L. Wilson
Chamber of Commerce
Sullivan
Austin
Chamber
Harold Dreyfus and Sons
New Orleans
Bryan
Paula Bethter
Paul L.e
Dickinson
McGee
J. T. McGee
Bill Adams
Chilton
Howard Yeager
Iola
H. P. Franklin
Smetana
P. B. Elrod
California
Alee
Bryansday
L. B. Elrod
J. B. Christian
J. B. Jr
L. H. Adams
Jacquelin
Buddy
Beaumont
Oklahoma
Adams
Burroughs Adding Machine Company
Chas. Dill
Mr. Dill
Jess Shelton
Galveston
Shelton
John Sealey Hospital
tAttanding
M. B. Fosters
B. F. Lloyd
Coburn Keith
Cherie McDuffie
Cross
Grimes County
Ell Hillier
M. College
R. C. Dunn
E Hunter
D. C.ret
Cazell Jr
A. Andollege
Bryan E
Nannie Rohde
Southington Avenue
F. Munnerlyn
Country Club
Henry Young and Little Sons
Fred
Sam
Mexia
DeMaret
Navasota
J. D. Benson
Marie Benson
Cameron
M. FE. Wallace Jr
Weatherford
M. FE. Wallace Sr
Harvey Weddington
Evelyn Harrington
Dallas
Sue Wroe
Ennis
A. and M College
C. Hoyle
Sam C. Hoyle, Jr
Kerrville
Back From Education Meet in Gulfport Mississippi
Mr and Mrs Jim Eddy return to stay with Mrs Eddy and County Agent L Benson after attending a conference of directors and coordinators from six states in Gulfport Mississippi The meeting covered diversified educational guidance and planning with Eddy awaiting final instructions on headquarters from the ministry.
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Jim Eddy
Gulfport
Miss
Mrs. Eddy
M Cc. L. Benson
Mississippi
Eddy
Sixtera States
Star
Allred to Call Special Session on Liquor Measures
Governor Allred announced a special legislative session is needed to implement Saturday's constitutional changes. He urged lawmakers to share views on session timing and proposed laws while noting the liquor question has been settled by local option. He has not yet prepared a liquor regulation proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Allred
Franklin Fire Draws Bryan Aid From Across County
A Franklin business district blaze prompted a Bryan Fire Department response. Six Bryan firefighters led by Chief C F E Griesser arrived in 38 minutes, aiding Franklin and Calvert to stop two buildings from spreading fire. Gem Theatre, Dr. Thomas Cole’s office, and C F Andrues cafe and bakery were destroyed or damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Fire Department
Franklin
Bryan
C. F E. Griesser
John Stasny
Harry Berger
Willman Ross
Dutch” Baker
Orville Ryan
Calvert
Hearne
Gem Theatre
Thomas Cole
C. F. Andrues
Child Frances Allen Dies After Brief Illness
Frances E. Allen aged 5 years 7 months 3 days, adopted daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Newcomb, died Friday August 23 at 5 45 p m at the family home on Smetana road west of Bryan after a brief illness. Funeral services were held at 4 o’clock this afternoon at the home, conducted by Rev. W B Breazeale of College Avenue Baptist Church. The body was buried in Bryan city cemetery after a large crowd attended the service and procession to the graveside. Survived only by foster parents Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Newcomb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances E. Allen
R. R. Newcomb
Smetana Road
Bryan
W. B. Breazeale
College Avenue Baptist Church
Bryan City
Bryan Man Killed in Mississippi Car Crash
Meager reports say L. K. Jackson of the Army staff at A. and M. College was killed in an automobile accident in Mississippi Saturday. Jackson, with wife and young daughter, had been spending furlough there. No further details were available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
L. K. Jackson
Army
A. and
M. College
Mississippi
Alfalfa Added to State Certified Seeds List
AUSTIN August 28 Alfalfa was added to the state seed and plant board certified seeds list this year in response to Barstow area growers. R V Miller, secretary, said certification followed growers being rebuffed in interstate marketing without state quality guarantees. The board accepted 460 acres on nine farms and rejected 560 acres after inspection. Accepted acreage implies 100000 pounds of seed. Tests for Bailey county white potatoes were ordered for the first Texas seed potato certification. Certification possible for South Texas potato areas. Three corn varieties were certified after last season's registration. new wheat and oats varieties added. An official certified seeds list will be issued September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
State Seed and Plant Board
Barstow
Pecos Valley
R. V. Miller
Miller
Bailey County
Texas
Department of Agriculture
Mrs Sloop Earns Masters in Education at CSA
Denton dated August 24 reports Mrs Fred L Sloop of Bryant received a masters of arts in education from the Texas State College for Women during summer commencement. Her thesis was Supervising the Activity Program in the Elementary Grades. Her bachelor’s degree came from North East Missouri State Teachers College. Her daughter Elizabeth Sloop earned a B S from the Texas State College for Women in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Fred L. Sloop
Bryant
Texas State College For Women
CSA
Sloop
North East Missouri State Teachers College
Kirksville
Elizabeth Sloop
Bryan Folks Attend Services for Rogers
A postcard from Mrs. C. A. Searcy and daughter Miss Maurice Searcy in Los Angeles reports viewing Will Rogers' ranch and his body at Forest Park during visiting hours. It notes his smile remained as in life. James Whaley, Bryan Daily Eagle city editor, also attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Searcy
Maurice Searcy
Los Angeles
Calif
Will Rogers
Ranch
Little Chapel
Forest Park
Bryan
Rogers
James Whaley
Bryan Daily Eagle
Plans for street opening project prepared for WPA
City Manager R. G. Williams prepared plans to open a street from Mechanics avenue to 29th street. The 3200 foot road would bring about $500 to Bryan for the work. Plans for sewerage and other projects are also being developed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics Avenue
29Th Street
R. G. Williams
WPA
Bryan
Kansas will test Reppert weevil exterminator model
Entomologist R R Reppert of A and M College Extension Service leaves with Mrs Reppert and children for a two week Kansas vacation. They visit Valley Falls Topeka Sterling and Manhattan. A working model of the patented weevil extermination machine will be shipped to Manhattan for discussion with Kansas State Agricultural College officials. Lauren Reppert will stay in Manhattan for the coming school year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Reppert
A. and M. College
Two Plays at College Avenue B T U
Two plays were presented by the Baptist Training Union at College Avenue Baptist church Sunday evening. The 6 45 assembly featured Heir to a Mission. At 7 00 a playlet The Spirit of Missions closed a joint Ever Ready and Limited young people's unions meeting. The first cast included Jacob Beal Ethel Thompson and Goldie Ruth Simpson directed by Eva Mildred Jones. The second cast featured Jacob Beal Ernest Sample Irene Thompson Ethel Thompson Ruth Griffin Ruth Mathis Edith Jones Oveta Beville with Oveta Beville directing. Both unions plan a 7 o clock Tuesday program planning meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Training Union
College Avenue
General Assembly
Spirit of Missions
Jacob Beal
Ethel Thompson
Goldie Ruth Simpson
Eva Mildred Jones
Bryan Vacationists Return From Western Trip
Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Thurmond and children Ruth and Frank conclude a two week vacation through West Texas New Mexico and Colorado. They crossed into Juarez Old Mexico and visited El Paso Santa Fe and Raton Pass where they enjoyed scenic views and experienced the season’s first norther. They express relief at returning to Bryan and note the milder local weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F. Thurmond
Ruth
Frank
West Texas
New Mexico
Colorado
el Paso
Rio Grande River
Old Mexico
Juarez
Santa Fe
Raton Pass
Bryan
Mr. Thurmond
Automobile Wreck Injures Three Near Hearne
H E Smith county agent of Coke county stationed at Robert Lee was in a crash eight miles west of Hearne on Highway 43 after a rear axle broke. His mother Mrs Hattie Smith and Miss Mae Houston of San Angelo were riding with him. all escaped with minor bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Smith
Bankhead
Coke County
Robert Lee
Bryan
Highway
Hearne
Elwells Describe Cool Colorado Vacation Scene
Mr and Mrs C M Elwell and children with Mrs Mary Jenkins formed an automobile party from Bryan last week to enjoy a vacation in Colorado. They write Bryan friends of the pleasure of being in the beauty spot and say cool breezes fresh off the snow helped them forget Bryan's dancing 100 degree heat last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Elwell
Mary Jenkins
Elwell
Bryan
Colorado
Brazos County Nears Historic Close in Repeal Amendment Vote
In Brazos County the repeal amendment drew 945 to 943, a two vote margin, with officials still unofficially tallying as several boxes had not reported. The close county result mirrors a highly contested statewide election in which the first amendment for old age pensions passed by a large margin, while amendments four and seven failed statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Commissioners’ Court
Five Amendments Win in Statewide Voting
Texas voters approved repeal of the 18th amendment in a statewide special election. Final returns from 239 of 254 counties show 259,21 for repeal and 203,869 against, a sweeping margin. Other constitutional amendments also reported with mixed results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
Texas Election Bureau
Suffered Beyond Words
Suffered beyond words readers from across the country praise Gordon's Ot as a stomach aid. Testimonies from Mrs Elia Brown of New Orleans and Alex Lainker of St Louis claim relief from gas bloating and indigestion after using Gordon's product. Buyers are offered money back on first bottle if unsatisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon
Newns
Elia Brown
Jackson Ave
New Orleana
Gordon's
Alex Lainker
St. Louis
Pipeline Begins Linking New Oil Field to Port Isabel
Construction has started on a $325,000 oil pipeline connecting the Samfordyce oil field to Port Isabel. The Valley Pipeline Co. led by T. Frank Murchison of Dallas is employing 140 workers to string and place pipe. Pipe and couplings arrived by boat from Baltimore as the port’s first inbound cargo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Isabel
Samfordyce
Valley Pipeline Company
T. Frank Murchison
Dallas and Associates
Baltimore
Lautersteins Opening College Station Store
Lautersteins of San Antonio, noted clothiers, will open a branch at the north gate of the A and M College campus with J. B. Lauterstein in charge. Military clothing and equipment, cleaning and pressing, and sales assistance by Mrs. J. B. Lauterstein and Ben Youngblood.
Trade Commission Member R. K. Ogle Dies in Virginia
R K Ogle 65 a member of the federal trade commission and resident of Washington DC died of a heart attack at Ocean View on Monday Aug 27 in Norfolk Virginia The death emphasizes his service on the federal trade commission and his regional ties to the nation capital and Virginia coastal area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk, Va
R. K. Ogle
Federal Trade Commission
Washington, D. C
Ocean View
WPA Officials Meet in Palestine on Local Projects
Will Conrad and Raymond Todd precinct commissioners and County Auditor Irvin Barron traveled to Palestine to confer with WPA officials about local projects. The delegation aims to advance plans funded by the Works Progress Administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Conrad
Raymond Todd
Irvin Barron
Palestine
W.P.A
Davis is Chief Speaker at Snook Friday Night
District Judge W C Davis was principal speaker at the Bryan goodwill program in Snook Friday night with Mrs Henry Wost of Snook responding. Bryan chamber secretary D L Wilson presided and introduced G Sam Parker James Sullivan I Maniloff and other Bryan merchants. Entertainment featured Ben Ruditi ventriloquism string music Holden Cargill Cargill group and the Bryan Community Band under Henry Locke. A long list of Bryan attendees included Parker Sullivan Maniloff and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Davis
Bryan
Snook
Henry Wost
D. L. Wilson
Brazos County
Ben Ruditi
W. O. Alexander
Holden Cargill
William Cox
M. Akin
William Krenek
J. J. Dink
Gordon Stover
Wm. Krenek
R. R. Ellis
W. R. Rawls
Wm. Orsak
Ben Rudhti
E. J. Blazek
Wm. Sebesta
Joe Holick
Wm. Turek
D. C. York
Ed Sebesta
Gooch Granted Stay of Execution Till Nov
Denver authorities report Arthur Gooch received a stay of execution until November 1 on Monday as he appeals his death sentence. The news dispatch notes the order was issued in connection with Gooch's ongoing appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gooch
Denver
Colo
Arthur Gooch
Oklahoma Texas kidnapping case under Lindbergh act
Gooch a former Oklahoma butcher boy faces hanging at McAlester for abducting Paris Texas police officers R N Baker and H R Marks last November. Rampendahl argued the Lindbergh law does not apply since Gooch and Ambrose Nix carried the officers from Texas into Oklahoma and the law targets premeditated kidnapping for ransom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gooch
Okmulgee
Okla
Butcher Boy
McAlester
R. N. Baker
H. R. Marks
Paris
Texas
W. F. Rampendahl
Oklahoma
Ambrose Nix
Stolen Bullion from Black Hawk Mine Vault
Four bars of gold and silver bullion valued between 6000 and 8000 dollars were taken Sunday night from the Black Hawk mine vaults at Mogollon New Mexico. The vault door was battered in and the theft was reported to El Paso officers. The vault resided in the mill building of the mine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
Black Hawk
Mogollon
N. M
Owen Mathews
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Jack Green
Solomon Nitzburg
Santa Rosa
Associated Press
Kansas
Reppert
B.T.U
Houston E Smith
Elwells
McCartney
Lautersteins
College Station
Trade Commission
Davis
Reelatered
Abvaisian
Winutés
Norwood
Norwood’s Cleaners
T. K. Lawrence Building
Main Street
S. V. Norwood
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