Local Leaders Honored for Service in Brazos County
The text honors W. S. Higgs for school board work and community leadership in Bryan, and lauds Mrs. John H. Allen for decades of support at Allen Academy. It also profiles Wilmer R. McCullough as chamber of commerce secretary boosting Bryan and rural areas, and highlights Allen Smith the Turkey King of Texas driving regional poultry exports.
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Bryan Building and Loans Association
Bryan
Democratic Executive Committee
Brazos
Higgs
Brazos County
W. S. Higgs
Wilmer R. McCullough
Bryan and Brazos County
Prominent Texas Contractor and Cotton Planter Revealed
The article profiles a self made Texas figure known for building extensive highway mileage and contributing to agricultural prosperity. It notes his vast cotton farming operations and large acreage, highlighting his diverse business interests and influence in the region.
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Texas
Mr. Smith
Brazos Chickens Shine in 15th Texas Egg Laying Contest
Brazos county chickens show well in the 15th annual Texas National Egg Laying Contest but do not lead. Golden Rule Poultry White Leghorns rank sixth in points and seventh in eggs. A hen from this pen is sixth in points. Golden Rule Barred Rocks lead in both points and eggs among heavy breeds, while H. M. Herndon’s Rhode Island Reds top their breed.
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Brazos County
Golden Rule
Rhode Island
H. M. Herndon
Kurten Farmer Peter Herzog Dies At 78
Kurten resident and well known farmer Peter Herzog, aged 78, died after completing farm chores. He returned home Thursday and sat by the fireplace with his wife after finishing his evening work. Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday.
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Peter Herzog
Kurten
Death at Kurten Claims Peter Herzog Life
Peter Herzog, born in Germany and longtime resident of Kurten after living in Washington and Brazos counties, died suddenly in his home after his wife attempted to fix supper. He is survived by his widow, one son Henry in Kurten, and six daughters in Kurten and Allen Farm. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 AM at the farm home conducted by Rev. J. J. Kasiska of Manor, with interment in Kurten cemetery.
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Peter Herzog
Germany
America
Washington County
Brazos County
Henry Hersog
Kurten
Gus Merchel
Luther
Okla
Gus Geysler
Mart
Joe Yeager
Paul Wager
Fritz Schultz
Julius Months
Allen Farm
J. J. Kasiska
Manor
Brazos Planter Dan Sims Dies After Long Illness
Dan Sims aged 76 passes away at his farm home on the Sims Brazos Valley plantation after months of illness. He was a longtime planter in the region and left his family and community seeking memorial services details to follow.
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Dan Sims
Sims’ Brazos Valley
Death of Mr. Sims Passes After Prolonged Illness
After months of illness a special nurse cared for Mr. Sims who died peacefully. Funeral services will be held at the home of Dr. and Mrs. B. A. Sims on West 28th Street in Bryan on Saturday at 3 o'clock. Interment follows at Bryan City Cemetery. He was the son of the late Colonel M. W. Sims by his first wife and is survived by a sister Mrs. L. W. Clark of Dallas, a half sister Mrs. Chas. H. Mills of Corsicana, and two half brothers M. W. Sims Jr. and Dr. B. U. Sims of Bryan.
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Sims
Bryan
B. A. Sims
West 28Th Street
Bryan City
M. W. Sims
L. W. Clark
Dallas
Chas. H. Mills
Corsicana
M. W. Sims, Jr
B. U. Sims
Bryan Diplomat Named by Hoover For Promotion
Reports state W. S. Howell Jr has been advanced from seven thousand to eight thousand in Hoover list of state department promotions awaiting Senate ratification. Howell is the son of W. S. and S. S.
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Bryan
Hoover
W. S. Howell, Jr
State Department
Senate
Mr. Howell
W. S&s
Howell of Bryan Named Foreign Service Officer
Howell a Bryan native and University of Texas graduate spent his early legal practice years before joining the diplomatic service. He served in San Jose Costa Rica London Prague Havana Panama Warsaw and Mexico City. Since 1928 his postings have been in London and Paris with a promotion to foreign service officer of the second class.
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Howell
Bryan
Paris
University of Texas
San Jose
Costa Rica
London
Prague
Havana
Panama
Warsna
Mexico City
Foreign Service
Sankey Park Wins Class Ring Contract At Texas A and M
For the third straight year Sankey Park secures the senior class ring contract at Texas A and M College. The agreement covers design production and delivery of class rings for the upcoming academic year.
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Sankey Park
Rings
Texas A. and
M. College
Bronchos Defeat Yoe High In Bryan Basketball Match
The Bryan Bronchos beat Cameron Yoe High 86 to 24 at Stephen F. Austin High School in Bryan. Carroll led with 29 points, outscoring all Cameron players combined. other Bryan starters included Parker Edge Lang and Lawless.
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Stephen F. Austin High School
Bryan
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John H. Allen
Allen Academy
Nat B. Allen
Allen
Academy
First Christian Church
Brutan Woman's Club
Wilmer
Texas A. & M. College
Seth Mooring
Brazos Valley
Yeager Hardware Company
Chamber of Commerce
Allen Smith
Smith Concern
W. R. McCullough
Mney
Ater
Maniloff
Pathfinder Speedway
Duty Pathfinder
Central Texas Auto Co
Brazos Planter
Texas Bakery
Bronchos
Cameron Hi
Luke
Charlie
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