Brazos River Group Plans Flood Control Survey
Bryan community leaders outline a push to secure 150000 for a flood control survey of the Brazos River and its tributaries. A legislative committee from county and corporate interests will back a bill to authorize the study ahead of a possible dam and water management plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Wall
the News
Bryan
Brazos River
John M. Lawrence
Brazos
W. W. McLendon
Chamber of Commerce
Mineral Wells
Roosevelt
Palo Pinto County
McLendon
Group of Legislators Push for a New Texas Constitution
A Texas group led by Representative A C Dunn of Rosebud urges calling a constitutional convention as early as possible after the January session. They want the legislature to adopt necessary budget and emergency measures, then adjourn to let delegates draft a new constitution for public approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Nugent Fitzgerald
Austin
Texas
Representative Dunn
Satterwhite
Rountree
Dunn
Conference Held On Reclamation Bill In Texas
A Texas conference in Austin debated an agreed reclamation and flood control bill. The group recommended legislature appropriations for topographic and hydrographic surveys of the Brazos Trinity and Colorado rivers. Attending were Leonard Tillotson Sealey John M Lawrence Lee J Rountree Ward Templeman and officials from the attorney general State Board of Water Engineers the Reclamation Engineer and the Board of Control. A bill will be drafted for the funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambers of Commerce
Houston Cotton Exchange
State Reclamation Department
Board of Water Engineers
Association of Engineers
Tom Connally
Brazos
Rountree
Galveston
Dallas News
Austin
Texas
Trinity
Colorado
Board of Control
Leonard Tillotson
Sealey
Texas Conservation Congress
John M. Lawrence
Bryan
Brazos River Reclamation Association
Lee J. Rountree
Ward Templeman
Grimes County
State Board of Water Engineers
State Reclamation Engineer
State Board of Control
Houston Post
Sealy
Attorney General's Department
Messrs. Tillotson
A. A. Stiles
John A. Norris
Professor Alexander Returns From Texas Teachers Meet
Prof. FE. R. Alexander returned from Houston Friday night after attending the State Teachers meeting. He says the sessions were very important and will mean much for education in Texas in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. R. Alexander
Houston
Texas
Flood control bill proposed to start river works
A $150000 appropriation to begin flood control is to be sent to the Texas legislature. The plan covers surveys and projects on the Brazos Trinity and Colorado rivers. Leaders include Leonard Tillotson and Lee J. Rountree. A legislative committee will push the measure with attorney general guidance.
Moore Family Visitas Edge Residents Visit
Mr and Mrs E B Moore and their son Billie of Edge are listed as visitors today in this brief society item highlighting local resident travel and family presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Moore
Billie
Edge
Brazos County Poultry Show Opens in Sebesta Building
The Brazos County Poultry Show under Supt. C. E. Jenkins opened to the public Wednesday in the Sebesta building with an able staff. Officials say it may be the finest show Brazos County has seen and expect thousands to visit before Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Supt. C. E. Jenkins
Sebesta
Postal receipts rise hint at stronger business
Postmaster W. D. Lawrence reports September and October receipts near $800 higher than the same months in 1921, indicating broader business improvement in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Lawrence
Monthly Baptist Workers Meeting in Brazos County
The Brazos County Baptist Workers met at Baptist Tabernacle on Monday December 4th with reps from numerous churches and visitors from Robinson county. Speakers urged greater giving to church work, leadership cooperation, and prayer, praising past growth and aiming for stronger rural church development. The afternoon focused on women’s cooperative work, naming attendees from Tabor Kurten Reliance and Bryan, calling the session the best yet. The next gathering is moved to the second Monday due to New Year’s Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Workers
Baptist Tabernacle
Robinson County
R. L. Brown
Bryan
Baptists of
South
Brown
Jac. A. Held
Workers Conference
Messrs Brinkley
Sample
Tabor
W. H. Buchanan
John Sabo
Kurten
Dr. Lee
Welborn
Milam County oil production grows in Rockdale area
In Rockdale Texas the Owens Refining and Pipe Line Company raised the price of Rockdale Minerva crude by 10 cents to 1.50 per barrel after a November pipeline average of 351 barrels daily. New completions push daily field production above 400 barrels, with Lee Haus No 1 Niehaus yielding 40 barrels, H B Otto Glass No 4 Moore at 32, Texas Plains Syndicate No 3 Niehaus over 20, totaling 107 barrels daily new output and 458 barrels daily for the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockdale
Texas
Rockdale-Minerva
Owens Refining and Pipe Line Company
Lee-Haus Company
Niehaus
H. B. & Otto Glass
Moore
Texas Plains Syndicate
Eunice Williams Weds Earle Andrews in North Zulch
Miss Eunice Williams marries Mr. Earle Andrews at her parents home in North Zulch with Rev J T Swanwick officiating. The couple will reside in Bryan with groom’s parents, while the bride teaches in Madison County schools and is known in Bryan Brazos County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. T. Williams
North Zulch
Miss Eunice Williams
Earle Andrews
Bryan
J. T. Swanwick
Baptist Church of
J C Cloud Visits Bryan With Son T A Cloud
J C Cloud of Kurten family visits Bryan to see his son T A Cloud who works at the Bryan post office and his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Cloud
Kurten
T. A. Cloud
Bryan
Dean Kyle and Ellis Win Agriculture Book Contract
The State Text Book Commission awarded a six year contract to Charles Scribner's Sons to publish Fundamentals of Farming and Farm Life for elementary agriculture at 1.10 per copy with 90 cent exchange. Authors E J Kyle and A C Ellis are affiliated with Texas A and M and University of Texas respectively. Prices for other texts rise as new bids come in and arithmetic may be awarded next.
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State Text Book Commission
Austin
Bryan
Charles Scribner’s Sons
E. J. Kyle
School of Agriculture
Texas A. and
M. College
Prohibition Raid Near Iola Results in Arrests
A Grimes County raid by Sheriff Stewart's deputies and Houston prohibition officers found a still near the Burnes place south of Iola. Officers exchanged shots during the operation. a still, mash, and about half a gallon of liquor were seized. Walter Barnes and Bud Barnes were arrested and sent to Houston for federal liquor charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navasota Examiner
Stewart
Houston
Anderson
Iola
Fabian
Burnes Place
Walter Barnes
Bud Barnes
Good Cheer Association Urges Brazos County Help for Christmas
The Bryan and Brazos County Good Cheer Association appeals to all citizens to ensure every child in Brazos County experiences happiness at Christmas. The group stresses that every child has an inherent right to a joyful holiday and asks residents to contribute so children who would otherwise be left out can share in the season’s happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan and
Brazos County
Good Cheer Association
Bryan
Municipal Christmas tree planned for Bryan and Brazos county
Mrs. Tyler Haswell leads the Good Cheer Association’s effort to secure a Bryan Brazos county Christmas tree with a large committee of local leaders. A meeting at the Carnegie Library will set plans for the tree decorations program and carols with sub committees formed for town areas and schools.
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Tyler Haswell
Brazos County
Bryan and
Bryan
I. E. Warren
W. S Howell
P. S. Park
Lee J. Rountree
J. S. Caldwell
C. C. Wheeler
J. L. Edge
E. H. Astin
Kay Hassell
H. B. McDonald
Chas. Palermo
Haswell
Carnegie Library
S. E. Eberstadt
E. W. Price
F. E. Lichte
J. B. Priddy
T. A. Cloud
Southwest
R. A. Harrison
Jnc. A. Boriskie
Geo. Stephan
C. H. Holmes
Guy Bittle
Northeast
J. E. Covey
H. B. McDowell
Wm. Rigsby
C. M. Bethany
Northwest
Paul Dansby
Cattle shipment rule hits Brazos County in Texas
Fort Worth report states 61 Texas counties released from quarantine must be shipped to Fort Worth for dipping and inspection before interstate permits. The move follows a light infection and threatens Texas tick eradication efforts. A December 4 statewide federal meeting will address the tick situation. Counties listed include Brazos Archer Bell Dallas Dallas and others.
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Fort Worth
Texas
United States Bureau of Animal Industry
Anderson
Lamar
Archer
Bandera
Bell
Blanco
Bosque
Bowie
Brazos
Burnet
Camp
Coleman
Comanche
Cooke
Coryell
Dallas
Denton
Edwards
Erath
Falls
Fannin
Franklin
Freestone
Grayson
Gillispie
Gregg
Hamilton
Harrison
Hill
Hood
Hopkins
Hunt
Jack
Johnson
Kaufman
Kendal
Kerr
Kimble
Lampasas
Lee
Limestone
Llano
McLennan
Mills
Morris
Navarro
Palo Pinto
Parker
Rains
Beals
Red River
San Sa
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Lawrence
A. D. Jackson
A. & M. College
Association
Brazoria
Burleson
Grimes
Milam
C. G. Hardman
Freeport
Brazoria County
W. C. Page
A. R. Bettis
Somrville
A. N. Lauderdale
Somerville
Sixty
E. G. Bond
Palestine
1. G. N. Railroad
G. L. Merrick
G. C. & S. F. Railway
J. 3. Harrison
Arthur L. Stiles
Stiles
Brazos River Survey
Jackson
Federal Engineering Department
L. M. Adams
Eady
Needs
Brazs River
P. D
Monthly Baptist Workers Meeting
Milam County Oil Production
Andrews-Williams
Dean Kyle
Prof. Ellis
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