Ctos Notes and Farm News by County Agent Cr Bessonavd
County agents present farm notes and advice on home demonstrations, roadside stands, and dairy farming. The piece highlights Danish progress, Farm Board, and Vermont roadside stands. celebrates local dairy interest in Floresville. promotes winter grazing with rye oats barley and legumes. praises a mother-in-law for advice. and urges support for the Brazos county fair with 500 prize fund and American Legion backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ctos
Cr. Bessonavd
Lacy Givens
Youth Dies After Fall From Hollow School Roof
Wessie Bolmanskie an 18 year old son of J M Bolmanskie contractor at Je's Store died after a fall from the roof of the Hollow schoolhouse yesterday afternoon. He died at a Bryan hospital about 4 this morning following a fatal internal injuries and unsuccessful operation. He is survived by his parents five brothers and three sisters with several relatives named. He was working with his father on the new Steep Hollow school building when the accident occurred. Burial set for 5 pm at Smetana today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wessie Bolmanskie
J. M. Bolmanskie
Je’s
Bryan
Smetana
Bolmanskie
John Bolmanskie
Steele’ Store
Lee Bolmanskie
Dryan
David Bolmanskie
Goosek
Walter
Sam Bolman
Steele's
R. L
J. M. Sluk
Houston
Miss Annanskie
Baylor founders honored at Independence homecoming
The homecoming program at Independence featured remarks by Baylor University leaders Dr. S. P. Brooks and Judge L. R. Bryan among others. They praised the 1845 founding at Old Independence, noted moves to Belton and Waco, and urged preservation of the Independence Cemetery with a charter draft for the cemetery association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. R. Bryan
Houston
Baylorat
J. M. Carroll
San Antonio
Carroll
S. P. Brooks
Baylor University
Waco
Old Independence
Belton
Waco University
Julia Owens
Wallace Brosig
Navasota
Gathresa
Anttnes
Tom
Old Independence Baptist Church
Oscar Seward
Navesota
Washington Park
Brosig
Poe
RB. J. Alexander
Caldwell
Independence Cemetery Association
Texas
Jobs Shannon
Independence
Accacia
Henderson
Miss de Zasila
Lorenzo de Zavaila
Republic of Texas
Miaz Zevalla
T. S. Henderson
R. J. Alexander
Caldwel Mere
Kate Haines Hudson
Cald Eail
Ida Holland Sheperd
Beaumont
Josephine Shannon
Tillie Shannon Clark
Clara Shannon Pickett
Sallie Shannon Loeckeridge
Albert Buchanan
Bryan
Ww. A. Wood
Julia Clark Overcash
Sadie Clark Conaway
W. M. Tryon
RK. FE. B. Baylor
Mra
Independence Homecoming Reunites Old Friends at Baptist Church
A Independence Texas homecoming day recreates memories as old residents meet again at the cedar church. Kate Haines Hudson recalls 1830s furniture and 1839 church origins while funds were raised in Houston and New York for stained glass and a chandelier. Judge J H Gregory’s Baylor connection and the 1856 cedar tower plaque are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Haines Hudson
Caldwell
Biz
Ka<aimes
Filla ‘Holland
Dennis Lcall
Beaumont
Independence
Houston
Robin Red Breast
Houston Boys
Hudson
New York
New Yors
Od/ Independence
Baptist Church
Bayor University
Baylor-at-Independence
LaGrange
South
Texas
Baptist Church of Independence
Nancy Lea
Fragmentary obituary hints at family buried near church
The text describes a cedar log house near ruins, a widow sending $100 in household silver to New York to be molded into a beth, and a grave for her daughter Mrs Louston and a grandchild enclosed in a stone fence plot near the road from the church.
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New York
Beth
Louston
Woman of George Died Last Night at Hospital
Annie C. Cohns of George Texas died Monday afternoon after a long illness at Bryan hospital. She was 42 years 7 months and 27 days old. The body was taken to George for funeral services from the family home Wednesday at 1 in the morning. Interment will be in Hope cemetery. Survived by her mother Mrs Emily Collins of George two brothers and seven sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie C. Co Hns
George
Texas
Bryan Hospital
McCulloch-Dans
Famale
Milam Fossils Attract National Veterinary Expert Visit
Dr M Francis, dean of veterinary medicine at Texas A and M College Station, visited Cameron to view local fossil collections curated by Dr G E Sutton and J B White. The exhibit includes an Imperial Mammoth tooth and numerous Milam county bones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Francis
School of Veterinary Medicine
Rend M. College
Cameron
G. E. Sutton
J. B. White
Cameron Herald
City
Frances
Sutton
Lester Slaughter
Herald Office
Dr. Frances
College Station
Milam County
Texas
Jeff T. Keno
Francis
White
The
Herald
McSwain of Brazos Named Gregg County Agricultural Agent
R F McSwain assumed duties as Gregg county agricultural agent succeeding D R Carpenter who resigned. McSwain a Texas A and M graduate formerly served as Morris county agent with years in extension work. Carpenter led county extension efforts for nearly three years. Gregg county last year placed second in attendance at the A and M College farmers short course. Three couples from Erath Bryan and this county filed intent to marry and license applications with County Clerk Jess B McGee. Conlee Wilson of Tabor and Lina Seasta of Wheelock were married at the home of Rev R L Brown College Station with relatives present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longview
R. F. McSwain
Gregg County
D. R. Carpenter
McSwain
M. College
Morris County
Carpenter
This County
Erath
Jess B. McGee
N. Morrell
Irene Chesnut
Calvin Johnson
Nettie Ells
Bryan
Joe Dames
Carrie DeForke
Conlee Wilson
Tabor
Mies Lina Seasta
Wheelock
R. L. Brown
College Station
First National Bank of Bryan Tells Its Long History
The article details the bank's leadership from its early days, noting presidents J. S. Fowlkes, J. W. Howell and H. O. Boatwright, and various cashiers and officials. It recounts the 1886 currency issue with the bank’s name, the ongoing circulation of that $100,000 in diverse denominations, and the replacement of worn notes over 43 years totaling about $1.35 million in replacements and an average $100,000 in annual circulation. The piece also lists the bank’s current officers and directors, the location, and notable former staff connected to Bryan and the A&M College community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diz Re
Bryan
J. W. Howell
W. R. How
S. J. Howell
Bryn
Dallas
H. O. Boatwright
First National Bank of Bryan
Travis B. Bryan
Guy M. Bryan Jr
R. S. Webb Jr
N. F. Lockerd
A. G. Syptak
S. L. Boatwright
P. H. Hensarling, Jr
L. L. McInnis
Robert W. Howell
J. Webb Howell
J. S. Fowlkes
F. M. Law
E. O. Boatwright
L. L. MeInnis
Robi. W. Howell
W. R. Howell
H. ©. Boatwright
E. A Stuart
Marion Law
R. W. Howell
W. Preston Bryan
Edgar Jones
J. H. To
T. B. Graham
Ralph Howell
Wilson Bradley
F. E. Hood
Dale Weddington
Lilla G. Bryan
A. G. Syptick
P. H. Hensarling Jr
Miss Talmage
First National Bank of Houston
Howell & Co
C. Edgar Jones
First State Bank & Trust Co
Forrest, Miss
F. E. Evsod
City Bank & Trust Co
Houston
A. and M. College
J. H. Todd
Fidelity Finance Company
United States
Cow Purchase for Vocational Agriculture Work at Mumford
Gilbert Stubbs buys a registered Jersey cow from Wipprecht dairy in Bryan for his daughter Ermine to use in supervised practice work in vocational agriculture. Records will track feed and production to measure the cow’s efficiency as a food producer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Stubbs
Jersey
Wipprecht Dairy
Bryan
Ermine Stubbs
Milton Sims Presses Roads Bond Vote Plan
Milton W. Sims urged residents to support the proposed roads bond issue, arguing cost will be small and benefits include all weather roads across the county. He warned those opposed may misunderstand the plan and outlined how the road network could boost future development and crop profitability beyond cotton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Sims
Milton W. Sims
Tne
Sims
Alligator Gar of 106 Pounds Caught on Brazos Near Jones Bridge
A seven foot alligator gar weighing 106 pounds was captured Wednesday evening by Joe White, Joe Noto, and Angelo Douchmas near Jones Bridge on the Brazos. The fish fought fiercely, was submerged to drown, and measured seven feet long with a fierce, toothy bite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe White
Joe Noto
Angelo Douchmas
Jones Bridge
Big Brazos
Douchmas
Burleson Farmer Begins Oil Field Drilling Quiet in Brazos River Site
In Burleson county a farmer, W. A. Boyett, started drilling well No. 1 on his Brazos River plantation near Bryan. The drill has reached 500 feet with daily core samples. Oil scout C. W. Strance says major companies will curb development, likely halting Brazos and Grimes county drilling for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Brazos River
W. A. Boyett
Burleson County
C. W. Strance
Lone Star Gas Company
Brazos
Grimes Counties
Carlos
New Equipment For Fire House Bought by City
The city commission purchased a 750 gallon triple combination pumper and a Cit ies Service hook and ladder from American LaFrance for 17850 dollars. Two thousand cash, 2850 trade for an old GMC, and 13000 to be paid in seven installments. Delivery in about ninety days to be housed in the new city hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Commission
American-LaFrance Company
Green Old Age Mirth from Abe Martin Quote
In Farm and Fireside humor column Abe Martin celebrates a farmer’s long life and stout habits with a quirky boast about milking four dozen generations of cows and keeping all her original teeth while avoiding tobacco except in a pipe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bently
Abe Martin
Farm & Fireside
Boy Ambush and Shooting Threat Near North Farm
A 14 year old boy, Chester Walker, was ambushed and shot at while walking to the chicken yard on the Walker family farm. The assailant remains unidentified after a report to Sheriff J H Reed. The Walkers say they have faced chicken theft and property intrusions recently. Mr Walker works for the Extension Service at A and M College and Mrs Walker runs College View Poultry Farm nearby.
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Chester Walker
Waldo Walker
Walker
Extension Service
A. and M. College
Picnic Supper Planned for Intermediate BYPU
The Intermediate BYPU of First Baptist Church Bryan plans an evening supper and picnic sponsored by Union leaders Mrs Charley S Myers Mrs J H Johnson and Mrs Sam M Hunter. Union members meet at the church at 5 20 this afternoon and drive to the picnic grounds with baskets of cats promising a successful event.
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First Bapties Church of
Bryan
Agers of the Union
Charleys. Myers
J. H. Johnson
Sam M. Hunter
Former Resident in U S Army Visits His Boyhood Home
Captain Read Wipprecht of the U S Army and his wife with a three year old daughter arrived in Brycn from Aberdeen Md yesterday. They are guests of his parents Mr and Mrs Wipprecht. Captain Wipprecht has been assigned to duty at Fort Bliss Paso for the coming year and this is his first visit to his boyhood home in many years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Read Wipprecht
U. S. Army
Wipprecht
Brycn
Aberdeen
W. Wipprecht
Fort Bliss
Paso
Jormain
Yeu
Off to Bell County B Y P U Campaign Trip
Rev. and Mrs. R. L. Brown of College Station travel to Bell County for a county wide B Y P U campaign. A training school will be held in every Baptist church. They plan to return Saturday morning.
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Mee
R. L. Brown
College Station
Bell County
Ghost Bird shown to good audience at high school theater
A second showing of The Ghost Bird drew a good sized crowd at Stephen F. Austin high school auditorium Friday. The performance, supervised by Mrs. John P. Wheeler, featured an enthusiastic cast and strong audience reception for the athletic program next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen F. Austin High School
John P. Wheeler
Self Reflection Takes Center Stage In Quiet Speech
A reflective note describes the broad scope of honesty with oneself and facing personal truth, emphasizing courage to confront inner realities and maintain integrity.
Bryan PTA Emphasizes Mail Correspondence Course
At the August Bryan City Council of P T A meeting those enrolled in the official correspondence course discussed program phases and leadership benefits. Nationally 447 students are studying P T A methods. Bryan Brazos County reports 24 enrollees with diplomas to be awarded at the November state convention in Waco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryan
Vaid
Lacal Associ
Bryan
PT. A
Texas
Austin
Stephen Chamness
Brazos County
Waco
Cotton Light in Van Zandt Co Tomatoes Pay Out
Mr and Mrs H P Black report light cotton yields in Van Zandt known as the Free State while tomatoes bring good returns this spring with some farms netting about 600 dollars per acre. One man can handle two acres outside the rush period and planting costs average eighty five dollars per acre including fertilizer.
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van Zandt Co
H. P. Black
Black
Bryan City Schools Forms Athletic Association
The Bryan City Schools Athletic Association, organized today under the educational undertaking law, aims to foster high school athletics in Bryan. Officers named include W. S. Howell president Oak McKenzie vice president John M. Lawrence Jr. secretary treasurer Forrest Jones manager and R. W. Armstrong on the board of directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan City Schools Athletic Association
Bryan
W. S. Howell
Oak McKenzie
John M. Lawrence
Forrest Jones
R. W. Armstrong
Revival at Hempstead Best in Twenty Years
Rev. R L Brown pastor of College Station Baptist Church said the Hempstead revival was the best in twenty years. He will return soon to ordain three deacons and direct the launching of 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
In Midland on Sept 2 agronomist F A Miller of Texas A and M College will assist county farm agent Frank Wendt with seed selection. Miller will focus on helping ranchers choose pure bred seeds for feed patches and improve seed quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midland
F. A. Miller
Texas A. & M. College
Frank Wendt
Miller
Matrimonial Prospects Rise in Rural vs City Areas
A survey notes rural single women average 24.6 percent chance of marriage while city singles reach 27.8 percent. It cites vast church rolls in 1928 and compares to the large number of people in motor cars, suggesting social reach parallels population drivers.
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Sunany
America
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Bock
Lend
Denmark
Federal Farm Board
Vermont
Raymond Moore
Moore
Wington
D. A
Cuego
Walter Koenigo
Koenig
Senig
Mr. Koenig
Ing Hill
Wilson County
Floresville
Ed Franklin
Mr. Franklin
the Fair Association
American Legion
Brazos Country
Jesse Bolmanskie
Steep Hollow
Jebnie Decker
Gen. Ouston
Jim Giddings
Brenham
Frank
Roy Williams
Madge Williams Hearne
Sam Stiles
Atexas
Charley
Mary
Milam
McSwain of
Gregg Co
Mumford School
Burleson Farmer
Mrs
U.S. Army
Bryan Pta
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