Chamber of Commerce votes $75 to Good Cheer drive
Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce directors approved a $75 contribution to the Good Cheer Association as the annual drive begins with a $4,000 goal. The banquet program for the January 3 event at Sbisa Hall Texas A and M is being worked out.
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Chamber of Commerce
Good Cheer Association
Bryan and Brazos County
Waco
Texas
Sterling
Sbisa
Texas A. & M. College
J. E. Stanford
W. R. McCullough
Lee J. Rountree
George A. Adams
Travis B. Bryan
Mit Dansby
H. O. Ferguson
W. K. Gibbs
W. F. Gelber
Tyler I Haswell
Jno
Brazos Club Boy Returns to Home From Prize Trip
District Agent G. W. Orms and M. T. Payne accompanied 4-H Club member Joe Martin Henderson home from Chicago after attending the International Club Congress and Livestock Exhibition. Henderson won the Santa Fe Trip as one of 19 Texas club boys sharing the honor, marking Brazos county s eighth win in nine years. prior recipients included Jim Kurten Britten Henderson Cliff Lopez Herman Henderson Joe Cotropia Alphonse Habarta and Morris Williamson.
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G. W. Orms
M. T. Payne
Joe Martin Henderson
Chicago
Texas
Brazos County
Jim Kurten
Britten Henderson
Cliff Lopez
Herman Henderson
Joe Cotropia
Alphonse Habarta
Morris Williamson
Pedestrian Rights Highlighted Amid Street Hazards
The remark notes that pedestrians retain rights on streets but warns that proving them can be risky during emergencies like fires or major events such as football games.
Farmer Tries Amputation to Flee Fire Near Shiner
Marion Roznoviak, a farmer living near Shiner, was found burned to death inside his home in Yoakum district. He reportedly attempted to amputate his leg with a pocket knife to escape the blaze, believing the floor ignition near the stove trapped him. The house survived the fire.
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Yoakum
Martion Roznoviak
Shiner
Marino Furlough Revoked and Sent Back to Prison
Governor R S Sterling revoked the furlough of Charles Marino who was serving one year for prohibition violations. Marino will return to Huntsville tomorrow. Texas Rangers and Constable Horace Reed raided the Marine place finding about 70 gallons of wine a still and mash. The January grand jury will investigate the case.
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Charles Marino
R. S. Sterling
Marino
Huntsville
Texas Rangers
Horace Reed
Marine Place
Grand
Foster couple visits Bryan from River Oaks farm area
Mr. and Mrs. George Foster traveled to Bryan for the day from their River Oaks farm home along the Brazos river seeking recreation and a local outing.
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George Foster
Bryan
River Oaks
Brazos River
Dallas Minister Occupies Pulpit At First Baptist
Dr J Howard Williams secretary of the Texas Baptist general convention preached at First Baptist Dallas during morning and evening services in Rev J L Wharton's absence. Williams spoke on Salute the Church and recalled Army service in 1917 stressing reverence for the church and its divine mission to save body mind and soul across the world.
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J. Howard Williams
Dallas
Texas Baptist General Convention
First Baptist Church
Jno. L. Wharton
McKinney
Dr. Williams
W. R. White
Broadway Baptist Church
Fort Worth
Williams
Church
Practical Christian Living and the Great Commission
The speaker urged a twofold approach focusing on practical Christian living and earnestly spreading the gospel to a lost world as the Savior's great commission. The remarks emphasized personal conduct and mission to convey life-saving messages.
Brazos County Truck Growers Set Tomato Drive
The Brazos County Truck Growers Association re elected J. B. Priddy as president at a Saturday meeting. He will appoint chairmen from rural communities to canvass for tomato acreage to attract a shipping company and plant grower services. A meeting to report findings is planned for next Saturday at the courthouse with community representatives listed.
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Brazos County
Truck Growers Association
J. B. Priddy
Priddy
Coleview
Will Conaway
Independence
Will Garner
Steep Hollow
Carlton Hibetts
Edge
McSwain
Wellborn
Bryan Free From Diptheria Two Cases Found
Under Texas law physicians must report diphtheria to the City Health officer with a modified quarantine directed by the attending physician. Dr. Jnc W Black reports only two cases in Bryan, one from outside the city, and states Bryan is unusually free from diphtheria for a city its size.
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Texas
Jnc. W. Black
Bryan
Big Bag of Deer Draws Crowds on Main Street
A vehicle parade in Bryan drew attention as R G Higginbotham Frank Anderson Carl Sprague and G H Big Hig from Texas A&M College and Bryan Country Club brought four deer strapped on a trailer and two bucks on the car. A 13 pointer and a jack rabbit headlined the haul with one buck's hindquarters eaten in camp.
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Bryan
Main Street
R. G
Hunters Report Successful South of Uvalde Party
Eyewitnesses described a gathering where many saw a bag and wondered about others. The group hunted south of Uvalde, reporting a great time and good shooting. Trophies supported their claims.
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Uvalde
Gas Soaked Gown Ignites Fire Destroys House
A gasoline soaked dress held before a gas fire caused an explosion of flames in a home off Ursuline avenue, destroying the house and nearly all belongings. The loss is about 4000 dollars with 1500 dollars for insurance on the house and 1500 on contents. Mrs Fuchak escaped unharmed though her mother suffered a minor burn.
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Otto Fuchaks
Ursuline Avenue
Prairie View Officials At Teachers Institute
D. J. McDonald announced that Napoleon B. Edward executive secretary of Prairie View College would appear on the program for the Negro Teachers Institute to be held here December 17 and 18. The institute will be held in a Negro church yet to be chosen. An Eagle Wan Ad offers quick disposal for furniture and other articles.
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D. J. McDonald
Napoleon B. Edward
Prairie View College
New Fair Board Named by Legion Head Friday
Hy T. Schovasa, commander of Earl Graham Post, No. 159, American Legion, announced a new fair board for the 1932 American Legion Free Fair at Friday night’s meeting. The board includes Hy T. Schovasesa, Dr. R. F H. Harrison, Albert Goodman, Harry Estill, M. Lawrence Jr, R. A. M. L. A. Spall, A. B. Ford, A Krenek, and H. T. Downard. Members and Auxiliary attendees held refreshments and danced after the business portions.
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Hy T. Schovasa
Earl Graham Post
American Legion
Hy T. Schovasesa
R. F H. Harrison
Albert Goodman
Harry Estill
M. Lawrence, Jr
R. A. M. L. A. Spall
A. B. Ford
A Krenek
H. T. Downard
Preachers Dine At Huntsville On Friday Eve
Eighteen Methodist ministers and their wives were the guests Friday evening at six o clock dinner of Rev H B Rob Ingen and Mrs Rob Ingen pastor of the First Methodist church in Huntsville Among the guests were J Harris and wife of the First Methodist Bryan Rev Jesse Thomson and wife of College Methodist Rev A J McCary and wife of Hoe and Rev Bowman Craven and of Galveston The other guests were from Huntsville.
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H. B. Robingen
First Methodist Church
Huntsville
Pe J. Harris
Firs
Varisco Visits Bryan Recall of Italian Journey
Tony Varisco visited Bryan today while Mr and Mrs Varisco reminisce about an Italy trip this year. The note mentions memories of that journey and offers a prompt for future job work delivering quality results.
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Tony Varisco
Bryan
Mrs. Varisco
Italy
Mr. Varisco
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First Baptist
Hamilton
Waltham
Illinois and Elgin
Waltham, Elgin
Illinois
International Silver Co
Masonic, K. of P
Star, Rainbow, DeMolay
Sankey Park
Brazos
DR. Pepper Bottling CO
Prairie View
Teachers’ Institute
New Fair Board
Legion Head
Rich Jacquard Designs
Penney
Suede
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