Local Bryan Notes On Roads Visitors And Holidays
Fragments report oiling work improving the Bryan Houston road and interest in all weather surfaces. Local residents and visitors frequent Bryan for Christmas season events, shopping, and family gatherings including Lena Novosad, Wipprechts, Dew and Grace, and many others from surrounding counties and towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
BR. Robinson
Wacoribune
Dion
Bryan
Robinmbition
Houston
Lena Novosad
King’s Community
Bryanness
Wipprecht
M. College
Carl Wipprecht
Kerrville
Ing
Amos Dew
Fred Grace
Point
Burleson County
Illiterates taught to write name and read in quick course
In Austin on December 18 Dean T H Shelby head of UT extension announced a government distributed manual to teach illiterates to write their names in about 30 minutes and read a simple lesson in another 30. The program uses grooved letters and tracing to form letters and progress through 24 lessons with basic arithmetic. The manual was prepared by Dr William S Gray of the University of Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
T. H. Shelby
Division of Extension
University of Texas
Shelby
Dean Shelby
William S. Gray
University of Georgia
County Highway No 21 Costs Cut By State Plan
County officials report a revised plan for Highway 21 reducing the county’s escrow to fund improvements. State highway authorities will contribute with federal aid, lowering the county’s share from the original proposal of 132000 plus. County Judge A S Me is involved in the negotiations as the state reviews its contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inl
Statos County
Moin
A. S
America Leads New York in Pay Matter Ad Fight
A shaky surreal notice notes hero pay controversy and ad battles between national and New York figures, highlighting tensions over iziness and policy positions without clear resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
New York
Amet
Labor of Bryan Working Now on City Buildings
City squaring up labor issues on the new school buildings as local Carpenters' Union 15 confirms workers on the job. City Commissioners N. A. Stewart and E. F. Yeager and City Manager R. G. Williams attended the conference with Carpenters' Local 15 and Abilene Construction Company officials.
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Labor of
Bryan
J.dcal No
Abilene Construction Company
Carpenters
N. A. Stewart
EF. E. Yeager
R. G. Williams
Filling Station on Highway 6 Burns in Fire
A filling station two miles south of College Station on Highway 6 burned Saturday night. Owned by Antone Zak the loss to the building was about 500 dollars. The Texas Company spent around 250 dollars on pumps and equipment, fully insured. The station had been closed for months and planned to reopen the next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highway No. 6
College Station
Antone Zak
Texas Company
Fhr
Tomato expert plans to move family to Bryan
Russell Raney of Alto arrives in Bryan with plans to lead the Brazos County Truck Growers Association hot bed project. He will relocate his family this week to a new Dellwood Park stucco cottage built by C. A. Harris and direct tomato plant growth for the county’s upcoming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Raney
Alto
Bryan
Mr. Raney
Brazos County
Funeral Service At Tryon Church For Will Horton
Funeral services were held at Old Tryon church for William Horton age 70 who died in Houston after a long illness. The service was led by Rev. R L Brown and Rev. J J Tatum with interment in Tryon cemetery. Horton was a longtime Brazos county farmer and a former overseer on the Morgan farm. survived by his widow a daughter and several sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Tryon Church
William Horton
Houston
Tryon Church
R. L. Brown
College Station
J. J. Tatum
Bryan
Tryon
Will Horton
Brazos County
Reliance
Kurten
C. Co. Morgan
Mary, Holland
West
Clarence Horton
W. Horton
Josephine Horton
Rules for Keeping Healthy and a Cameron Hospital Visit
The article lists suggested health rules favoring prevention through ventilation light clothing outdoor activities proper diet hydration and hygiene. It notes Bryan friends visiting Rev. J. B. Gleissner in Cameron hospital reporting he is improving though confined to bed and grateful for support from Bryan friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Cameron
J. B. Gleissner
Cameron Hospital
Rev. Gleissner
Good Cheer drive nets large Bryan county fund raise
The Good Cheer Association campaign in Bryan and Brazos county raised 3509.89 total income with 3023 cash from solicitors 361.35 from a football game 17.50 pledges and 107.05 new materials. After expenses totaling 205.25 the net profit was 156.10 and receipts rose to 3304.61 with 3150.09 cash on hand. Chairman J E Stanford praised co workers and donors and said more contributions would come. The effort included second hand clothing drives by the women and continued support from Allen Academy A and M College and local clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Cheer Association
Bryan
Brazos County
J. E. Stanford
of the Good Cheer
Good Cheer
Stanford
College
Allen Academy
A. and M. College
College Station
Chairmas Stanford
Repairs Completed at Power House and Carnegie Library
Roof repairs at the power house have been finished and a new shed for street maintenance equipment built to protect it from weather. Carnegie Library roof repairs are planned after leaks during heavy rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Library
State Survey Finds Gas Waste in Texas Fields
The Texas Railroad Commission reported near completion of a survey on gas waste in oil and gas fields including Pettus and Big Lake. Findings may trigger hearings or suits, with cases potentially based on prima facie waste. experts debate ideal gas oil ratios and enforcement limits.
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Texas
Austin
Oil and Gas Division
State Railroad Commission
Pettus
Big Lake
Railroad Commission
Pat M. Neff
Locke Wanted for Swindling in Waco Case
Sheriff J H Reed reports R E Locke held in county jail on swindling charges after arrest by Deputy Lon Baker. Locke allegedly used a change-racket at a cafe in Waco and N M Vann at Roman and Vick drug store. Authorities say Locke will face trial and possible transfer after local case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Locke
Lon Baker
Waco
J. H. Reed
Locke
N. M. Vann
Roman and Vick
Reed
J. T. McGee
More Law Needed For Land Office Says J. H. Walker
Austin December 18 The land commissioner J H Walter says revised laws governing state land cause confusion as new legislation each session affects land dealings A pipeline company seeks to cross state land The law allows railroads to cross without permission but Walker doubts pipelines have the same right except in river beds He will seek an attorney general ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
J. H. Walter
Walker
Work Starts On Allen Farm Area Lateral Road Project
County Commissioner Guy F Boyett plans to begin a lateral road improvement in the Allen Farm area just after the new year. Local labor and teams will be employed in the largest possible numbers to provide employment for district residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy F. Boyett
Allen Farm
Mr. Boyett
Bryan Chamber Plans Annual Meeting and Cannery Project
Bryan Brazos County Chamber of Commerce directors and committee chairs plan the January 20 annual meeting likely at Sbisa Hall Texas A&M. They will select a speaker and finalize next year's plans while noting cannery efforts and a Century of Progress participation resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Brazos County
C. of C
Bryan and Brazos County
W. J. Coulter
Russell Raney
Dellwood Park
Harris
J. Webb Howell
Chamber of Commerce
Jd. Bgleissner
Cameron
Dan Moody
Texas
Chicago
N. B. Alien
F. L. Cavitt
A. B. Conner
Mit Dansby
W. F. Gelber
W. S. Higgs
A. S. McSwain
W. C. Mitchell
John M. Lawrence, Jr
Whorton Honored At Last Sermon In Longview
Rev. Jno L Whorton preached his last sermon at Longview First Baptist Church and will move to Bryan with his wife to serve as pastor. The Kelly Memorial Methodist church suspended services Sunday to honor him. Longview Methodists attended Baptist services with Rev T S Barcus.
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Longview
Bryan
Jno. L. Whorton
Whorton
First Baptist Church
Texas
Kelly Memorial Methodist Church
Jno. L. Wharton
T. 5
Barcus
Dallas Musician To Lead Singers At C A Revival
A. T. Pritchett of Fort Worth will direct music for College Avenue Baptist Church revival in Bryan January 4 to 15 led by Rev. Roy Holloman. Pritchett, a gospel singer, is joined by Mrs. Pritchett. they form a noted Texas music team. Dr. J B Leavell of Houston will preach, bringing a strong evangelistic party to Bryan. The public is invited to all services.
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F. B. Clark
College
Bryan
George Hensatling Afborn
Tomlinson
Normane
Tomlin
M. Wallace
George Tomlinson
Arthur
W. G. Drumsmond
West 28Th Street
H. Stallings
Shreveport
Verge Robertson
Nellie Robertson
Reston
F. E
Huntsville
Harris
J. B. Blair
St. Minn
Waldrop
California
Mr. Blair
Great Northern Railway
Waland
Waco
A. T. Pritchett
Fort Worth
College Avenue Baptist Church
Roy & Holloman
Pritchett
Texas
J. B. Leavell
Houston
College Avenue
Toys Repaired by Girl Scouts for Christmas Cheer
Girl Scouts of the Travis and Bowie troops under Miss Katherine Maxson have collected and repaired used toys for Good Cheer at Christmas and for World War II veterans' children in Kerrville. The displays will run December 17 and 18 at the former Wilson Bradley building with supplies from the American Legion Auxiliary. the public is invited to view.
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Girl Scouts
Travis and
Bowie
Katherine Maxson
Government Hospital
Kerrville
Wilson Bradley
American Legion Auxiliary
Appointment of Walker and Hays to attorney general staff
James V. Allred announced Monday the appointment of T. P. Walker of Austin as chief clerk of the attorney general's department and EB A. Hays of Fort Worth as special investigator. Walker, previously with the state department of education, was former superintendent of Montague County schools. Hays also was formerly a Bowie resident. Mrs. Ray B. Jones returned from Waco after visiting her mother Mrs. Grady Buchanan.
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T. P. Walker
Austin
Attorney General’s Department
EB. A. Hays
Fort Worth
James V. Allred
Walker
State Department of Education
Montague County
Alfred
Hgh
Bowie
Hays
Bryan Hi Girls Meet A M Group And Win Contest
The Bryan High School girls defeated Consolidated School on the Stephen F. Austin court after A M Campus players led early. Key Bryan players included Estelle Armstrong Edna Smith Jane Munday Ethel Mangus Iola Barron Nettie Nedbalek with leaders from Consolidated School Doris Hicks Ruby Todd Inez Carson Fanny Mae Carroll Eunice Hit Myrtle Lloyd.
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Bryan Hi
Consolidated School
Stephen F. Austin Court
Tyola Barron
Estelle Armstrong
Jane Munday
Nettie Nedbalek
Bryan
Edna Smith
Ethel Mangus
Iola Barron
Doris Hicks
Ruby Todd
Inez Carson
Fanny Mae Carroll
Eunice Hit
Myrtle Lloyd
Well Known Confederate Veteran J J Pressley Ill at Home
J J Pressley of Cook's Point Burleson County a Confederate veteran and famed local fiddler was reported critically ill at his home last Friday He was a regular attendee at Hood s and Green s Brigades reunions in Bryan and was a well known figure in the area.
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J. J. Pressley
Cook's Point
Burleson County
Mr. Pressley
Hood’s
Green's
Bryan
Presley
OES Bryan Chapter Plans December Degree and Christmas Party
Members of Bryan Chapter No. 292 Order of the Eastern Star and those from Bryan with other chapters are urged to attend the Thursday evening meeting on December 18 at 8 o clock. Degrees will be exemplified and the annual Christmas party follows. Bring a inexpensive gift for a Grab bag. Carols and music will entertain.
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Bryan
Order of the Eastern Star
Legion Plans Annual Christmas Party At Fin Feather Club
Earl Graham Post American Legion members and wives will host their annual party at the Fin Feather Club starting 5 o'clock on Friday evening. Ex service men, their wives, and out of town visitors will join guests including Sixth District Chairman Dan Perkins and Mrs Perkins, Crenshaw Post Crenshaw Tola and Bedias Post members. The evening opens with games and contests led by Miss Katherine Maxson, followed by dancing. The club rooms will be decorated with a Christmas tree, yopun sprays holly and red berries.
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Earl Graham Post
American Legion
Fin Feather Club
Sixth District
Dan Perkins
Katherine Maxson
Brazos County couple files intention to marry
Frank Thomas and Anna Lundin of Brazos County filed notice of intention to marry with County Clerk Jess B. McGee on Free day.
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Frank Thomas
Anna Lundin
Brazos County
Jess B. McGee Freeday
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Lilly Lee
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Harvey Com
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Hollow
John H. Davis
Norman
Bettie F Bryan
Mr& Bell
Robert Martin
Daugh Bryan
Rs. William Shine
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Hiway
Georgia
Associated Press
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Adelaide Tigner
T. HM. Tigner
White Sulphur Springs
Highway No
Way
YALE
Aluie Booth
Little Man
T Osert
Paul Bolton
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Panhandle
Land Office
J. H. Walker
Globe Dry Goods Company
Dallas
C.A
Ray B. Jones
Grady Buchanan
Confederacy
OES
Legion
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