Brazos County 4-H Club News Highlights Local Farming Efforts
County agents C J Besson and Lacy Givens review 4-H club activities and farm news in Brazos County. Notes include dairy promotion in Floresville, breeding Jerseys, small grain planting for winter grazing, roadside stands for tourism, and preparations for the Brazos County Fair with $500 in prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
C. J. Besson
Lacy Givens
Fair Association
American Legion
Youth Dies After Roof Fall at Hollow School
Jessie Bolmanskie 18 son of J M Bolmanskie contractor at Ele s Store died after a fall from the Hollow schoolhouse roof yesterday afternoon. He died at Bryan hospital around 4 this morning. Burial set for 5 at Smetana. Survived by his parents five brothers and three sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Bolmanskie
J. M. Bolmanskie
Ele
John Bolmanskie
Steele’s Store
Lee Bolmanskie
Bryan
David Bolmanskie
Goose Creek
Walter
Sam Bolmanskie
Steele’s
R. L. Wt
J. M. Sluker
Houston
Annaie
Remembering Baylor University founders at Independence
The Independence commemoration honored Baylor University’s 1845 founders Rev W M Tryon Judge R E Baylor with speeches by Dr S P Brooks and others. Attendees included Judge L R Bryan and Judge R J Alexander. Miss de Zavalla, descendants, and locals spoke of heritage and cemetery preservation with plans for a cemetery association.
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L. R. Bryan
Houston
Bayloraum Ist
J. M. Carroll
San Antonio
Carroll
S. P. Brooks
Baylor University
Waco
Old Independence
Belton
Waco University
Dr. Brooks
Texas
W. M. Tryon
R. E. B. Baylor
Julia Owens
Wallace Brosig
Navasota
Tom S Henderson
Camerom
Josephine Shannon
John Blee
Independence
L. Wilkins
Brenham
Old Independence Baptist Church
Ozcar Seward
Navesotta
Washington Park
Brosig
ER. J. Alexander
Caldwell
L. BR. Bryan
Independence Cemetery Association
John Shannon
Henderson
Miss de Zavalla
Lorenzo de Zavalla
Republic of Texas
Mise Zavalla
T. S. Henderson
R. J. Alexander
Kate Haines Hudson
Ida Holland Sheperd
Beaumont
Tillie Shannon Clark
Clara Shannon Pickett
Sallie Shannon Lockeridge
Albert Buchanan
Bryan
W. A. Wood
Julia Clark Overcash
Sadie Clark Conaway
R. EF. B. Baylor
Independence Church Homecoming Reunites Old Friends
A Sunday Independence Texas homecoming at Old Independence Baptist Church drew back time as longtime residents and descendants reunited. Mrs Kate Haines Hudson recalled 1870s furnishings, and the crowd viewed Judge J H Gregory’s Baylor diploma as the bell tolled goodbye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Haines Hudson
Caldwell
Hud
New Stock Church
Katie Hames
Ella, Holland
Dennis All
Beaumont
Independence
Houston
Robin Red Breast
Houston Boys
Mrs. Hudson
New York
O'd Independence
Baptist Church
Baylor University
Aaron Shannon
Albert G. Haines
J. H. Gregory
Law
Judge Gregory
Baylor-at-Independence
LaGrange
Texas
Baptist Church of Independence
Nancy Lea
Cedar Log House Relict Sends Silver to New York
A Cedar Log House resident sent $100 worth of household silver to New York, with the request granted. Her grave and those of her daughter Mrs. Houston and one grandchild are set in a stone fence plot just across the road from the church.
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New York
Houston
Woman of George Died Last Night at Local Hospital
Miss Annie C Collins of George Texas died Monday afternoon at Bryan hospital after a lengthy illness. She was 42 years, 7 months and 27 days old. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 1 am at the family home led by Rev M Bowers. Interment in Hope cemetery. She is survived by her mother Mrs Emily Collins of George two brothers and seven sisters.
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Annie C. Colins
George
Texas
Bryan Hospital
McCulloch-Dansby
Milam Fossils Visit Dr Francis Milam Collection
Dr Francis Milam dean of the Texas A and M College of Veterinary Medicine viewed fossils in Cameron with Dr Sutton and J B White. The exhibit includes an Imperial Mammoth tooth and bison bones from Milam County and a rock with petrified fish. Researchers from College Station study Milam fossils and seek local cooperation.
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M. Francis
Frances
College Station
Cameron
Milam County
Texas
Jeff T. Kemp
Dr. Francis
Sutton
Mr. White
Mr. White Spent the Day At the College Guests of Dr. Francis
Brazos
Camp Ball Shoals
Port Sullivan Bridge
Francis
Roc
Munich
Herald
Cameron Fyrzrald
McSwain of Brazos Named Gregg County Agricultural Agent
R F McSwain has assumed duties as Gregg county agricultural agent succeeding D R Carpenter who resigned last week. A A M College graduate McSwain formerly served as agent in Morris county and has extended extension work for several years. Last year Gregg county placed second in attendance at the farmers short course at A and M College. Three couples filed notice of marriage and license applications with County Clerk Jess B McGee: C N Morrell Irene Chesnut Erath Calvin Johnson Nettie Ellis Bryan Joe Dames Carrie DeForke Brazos county origin not specified in excerpt.
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Longview
R. F. McSwain
Gregg County
D. R. Carpenter
McSwain
M. College
Morris County
Carpenter
This County
Erath
Jess B. McGee
C. N. Morrell
Irene Chesnut
Calvin Johnson
Nettie Ellis
Bryan
Joe Dames
Carrie DeForke
Couple Wed At College Station Home Ceremony
Conlee Wilson of Tabor and Miss Lina Seasta of Wheelock were united in marriage at the home of Rev. and Mrs. R. L. Brown of College Station on Thursday afternoon. Rev. R. L. Brown officiated with only near relatives present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conlee Wilson
Tabor
Lina Seasta
Wheelock
R. L. Brown
College Station
First National Bank of Bryan History and Currency Details
The article chronicles the bank's leadership from its 1886 founding to 1929, noting presidents H O Boatwright J S Fowlkes and changes in officers. It lists key staff, directors, and longtime employees, and describes currency issuance for the bank from 1886 through 1929 with totals of $1,448,600 replaced over 42 years and current circulation of $100,000.
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Bryan
J. W. Howell
W. R. How
S. J. Howell
Bry
Dallas
H. O. Boatwright
First National Bank of Bryan
Travis B. Bryan
L. L. Melnnis
A. and M. College
Travis B. Cashier
Guy M. Bryan Jr
R. S. Webb Jr
N. F. Lockerd
A. G. Syptak
Pbkkeeper
S. L. Boatwright
P. H. Hensaring, Jr
S. L. MelInnis
Robert W. Howell
J. Webb Howell
J. S. Fowlkes
H. ©. Boatwright
F. M. Law
E. O. Boatwright
L. L. McInnis
Robi. W. Howell
W. R. Howell
E. A. Stuart
L. L. McIinnis
F. Marion Law
R. W. Howell
W. Preston Bryan
Edgar Jones
T. B. Graham
Ralph Howell
Wilson Bradley
F E. Hood
Dale Weddington
Lilla G. Bryan
A. G. Syptick
P. H. Hensarling Jr
Miss Tal
City Bank & Trust Co
Houston
J. H. Todd
Fidelity Finance Company
United States
Buy Cow for Work in Mumford School
Gilbert Stubbs purchased a registered Jersey cow from the Wipprecht dairy of Bryan for use by his daughter Ermine Stubbs in supervised practice work in vocational agriculture. Records will track feed and production to measure efficiency as a food producer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Stubbs
Jersey
Wipprecht Dairy
Bryan
Ermine Stubbs
Sims Urges Support for County Road Bond Plan
Milton W. Sims voices strong support for the proposed road bond program saying those who oppose it misunderstand the plan or fear higher taxes. He notes roads will boost county development and lower transport costs, and urges residents to study the cost impact before voting. He also comments on cotton season, predicting lower yields and suggesting diversification with new road improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton W. Sims
Alligator Gar Weighing 106 Lbs Caught In Brazos
A seven foot two inch alligator gar weighing 106 pounds was caught near Jones Bridge on the Brazos River Wednesday evening. Joe White, Joe Noto, and Angelo Douchmas displayed the trophy this morning after subduing and drowning the fish in the net to prevent its bite. The creature's teeth could pierce flesh an inch or more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe White
Joe Noto
Angelo Douchmas
Jones Bridge
Big Brazos
Douchmas
Burleson Farmer Starts Oil Field With Quiet Activity
Oil drilling begins on W. A. Boyett’s Brazos River plantation in Burleson county near Bryan. Drill reaches 500 feet with daily core samples as Lone Star Gas predicts little near term activity by major companies in Brazos and Grimes counties due to a curtailment agreement.
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Bryan
Brazos River
W. A. Boyett
Burleson County
C. W. Strance
Lone Star Gas Company
Brazos
Grimes Counties
Carlos
Grimes
New Equipment For Fire House Bought by City
The city commission approved purchase of a 750 gallon triple combination pumper and a Cit ies Service hook and ladder from American LaFrance at 17850 dollars. Two thousand cash, 2850 credit for an old GMC, balance 13000 to be paid in seven installments. Delivery expected in about ninety days to be housed in the new city hall and will cut the key rate by a fraction of a cent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Commission
American-LaFrance Company
Green Old Age Quip From Abe Martin
Farm & Fireside humorist Abe Martin notes Mrs Bently milks four generations of cows and still has all her original teeth. He adds she avoids tobacco except in a pipe, in a wry portrait of rural longevity.
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Bently
Abe Martin
Farm & Fireside
Ambush Shot Threat Near College View Poultry Farm
A 14 year old boy, Chester Walker, narrowly escaped when gunfire from an unseen assailant erupted as he walked from home to the chicken yard. Neighbors report repeated theft attempts and disturbances around the College View Poultry Farm near A and M College. Sheriff J Reed investigated but found no clues to identify the attacker.
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Chester Walker
Waldo Walker
Walker
Extension Service
A. and M. College
College View
College
Picnic Supper Planned for Intermediate BYPU
The Intermediate BYPU of the First Baptist Church in Bryan hosts an evening supper and picnic sponsored by the Union ladies Mrs Charley S Myers Mrs I H Johnson and Mrs Sam M Hunter. Union members meet at the church at 5 20 PM and drive to the picnic grounds with baskets of cats promising success.
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First Baptis Church
Bryan
Iaiete of the Union
Charley 5. Myers
I. H. Johnson
Sam M. Hunter
Union
Former Resident Now in U S Army Visits Home
Captain Read Wipprecht of the U S Army and his wife Mrs Wipprecht arrive in Bry an with their three year old daughter from Aberdeen Maryland where he served for two years. They stay with his parents Mr and Mrs W Wipprecht while awaiting duty at Fort Bliss El Paso for the coming year. Friends welcome the couple during this return to his boyhood home.
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Read Wipprecht
U. S. Army
Wipprecht
Bryan
Aberdeen
W. Wipprecht
Fort Bliss
el Paso
Wipp
Brown couple to lead Bell County B Y P U campaign
Rev and Mrs R L Brown of College Station travel to Bell County this afternoon to participate in a county wide B Y P U campaign. A training school will be held in every Baptist church in the county. They return Saturday morning.
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R. L. Brown
College Station
Bell County
Ghost Bird screening earns praise at high school auditorium
Reports from the second presentation of The Ghost Bird at Stephen F. Austin High School auditorium Friday night say the audience was large and the cast was at its best. Mrs. John P. Wheeler supervised expert training for the show aiding the coming year's athletic program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen F. Austin High School
John P. Wheeler
Reflecting on Self Honesty and Courage in Facing Truth
A reflective note on choosing integrity and bravery in self examination. It urges confronting personal flaws and avoiding denial to live with honesty and accountability.
Bryan PTA Emphasizes Work Through Mail Course
Bryan PTA members advance their work via an official correspondence course from Austin. At the August Bryan City Council PTA meeting those enrolled gathered to review plans and outlines, aiming for wiser, more efficient PTA leadership and broader ambitious membership. Across Texas 747 participate, with Bryan Brazos county boasting 24 enlistees set to receive diplomas at the statewide convention in November in Waco.
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Bryan
P.T. A
Texas
Austin
Stephen Chamness
Bryan and
Brazos County
Waco
Cotton light in Van Zandt Co yet tomatoes yield well
Mr and Mrs H P Black report cotton harvest in Van Zandt County is lighter than normal but tomatoes are paying well this spring. They note tomatoes can net about 600 dollars per acre and one man can handle two acres except during the short rush picking period. Planting and fertilizer cost about 35 dollars per acre.
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H. P. Black
Black
Bryan City Schools Form New Athletics Association
The Bryan City Schools Athletic Association organized in Bryan today under the educational undertaking law. Officers include W. S. Howell as president Oak McKenzie as vice president John M. Lawrence Jr secretary and treasurer Forrest Jones manager. R. W. Armstrong serves on the board with the officers to foster high school athletic activities replacing the old athletic council.
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Bryan City Schools Athletic Association
Bryan
W. S. Howell
Oak McKenzie
John M. Lawrence
Forrest Jones
R. W. Armstrong
Revival at Hempstead tops twenty year mark
Rev R L Brown pastor of the College Station Baptist church reports a great revival at Hempstead Sunday afternoon. He states it was the best in twenty years and plans to return to Hempstead to ordain three deacons and launch a church building program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Brown
Baptist Church
College Station
Hempstead
Brown
Expert from A. and M. to aid in seed selection
Midland Texas August 29 E A Miller agronomist of Texas A and M College will be in Midland September 2 to assist Frank Wendt county farm agent in seed selection work Miller will devote special attention to encouraging ranchers in selecting pure bred seeds for their feed patches
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Midland
E. A. Miller
Texas A & M. College
Frank Wendt
Miller
Matrimonial prospects and church roll figures in 1928
A rural districts show 24.6 percent marriage prospects for single women while cities reach 27.8 percent. Absent Sunany lists in 1928 total 49 million names, and motor cars in America carry seats for twice that many people.
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Sunany
America
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Denmark
Federal Fair Board
Vermont
Raymeed Moore
Walter Koeniz
Koenig
Teg
A and M. College
Simcce
Wilson County
Floresville
A Franklin
Mr. Franklin
Jesse Bolmanskie
Steep Hollow
Sami Houston
Jim Gidding
Frank
Roy Williams
Madge Williams Hearne
Sam Stiles
Charley
Mary
Milam
McSwain of
Gregg Co
Mumford School
Milton Sims
Sims
Sima
Burleson Farmer
U.S. Army
PTA
van Zandt Co
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