Travis Elementary School Dedication Set for New Year Day
The Travis elementary school building, recently completed, will be formally dedicated on New Year’s Day. City officials and prominent local leaders will attend and speak. The facility includes twelve classrooms, a kindergarten, cafeteria, gym, library, study hall, and modern furniture designed for progressive instruction.
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Travis
H. L. Durham
E. J. Jenkins
J. Bryan Miller
F. L. Henderson
Wilson Bradley
J. L. Melnnis
J. Webb Howell
Bryan and Brazos County
St. Louis
Chicago
Cleveland
Detroit
Durham
Bryan
Well Known Woman of Mexia Dead
Mrs. Jeanie Womack Smith dies in Houston hospital after brief illness at 76 or 77. Widow of J. L. Smith, she was widely known in Texas and had many friends. Funeral held in Mexia Friday following death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Howell
Jeanie Womack Smith
Houston
Olives from Spain Reach Fifty Thousand Tons Forecast
Spain's olive crop this season is expected to total about 50 000 tons. Growers and traders anticipate strong yields across major regions including Andalusia and Extremadura with steady demand in domestic and international markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Beaumont Negro Directs Traffic and Has Friends
In Beaumont, a self appointed Black traffic cop known as John directed traffic for years. After a motorist blamed him for driving over a fire hose he faced a lunacy charge and jail. Public calls and visits by leading citizens led to his release and return to his corner post.
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Associated Press
Beaumont
John
Cantata Glows At Ist Baptist Choir Praised
The First Baptist choir under H P Black gave a Christmas cantata The Light Eternal by H W Petrie with Mrs H O Boatwright on the organ before a large crowd despite bad weather. More than 25 voices sung with notable soloists listed and the congregation applauded the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Petrie
H. O. Boatwright
First Baptist Church
H. P. Black
First Baptist Choir
Poinsetti
R. F E. Day
Dudley Buck
Boatwright
Henry Locke
Christmas Music At Presbyterian Church Sunday
The Christmas song service at the Presbyterian church featured the cantata The Song and the Star under Mrs Roy Danforth with Dr F D Fuller at the organ and soloists Miss Mildred Salley Mrs Allan R Black Mr and Mrs James Seddon of Mart Rita Kraft Mrs E Gibbons and a trained chorus. The program opened with Joy To World and included the duet The Friend of Man and a final choral praise leaving the audience grateful for God’s gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Roy Danforth
F. D. Fuller
Mildred Salley
Allan R. Black
James Seddon
Mart
Rita Kraft
E. Gibbons
Man
Cooperative cotton marketing urged to protect farmer profits
The congressional inquiry into cotton pricing finds agreement that farmers should cut acreage, boost yields, and diversify with livestock. Cooperative marketing offers partial relief by advancing on bale receipts, tying grading to fair prices, and reducing dump-pressured sales while credit systems and storage mitigate weather losses.
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W. L. Clayton
Anderson-Clayton Company of
Houston
Committee of
United States
Volume of Cream On Route No 1 Shows Increase
The volume of cream collected on Cream Route No 1 rose again on Monday with 175 pounds. County Agent C L Benson notes the route is slightly changed to serve new patrons and improve roads. A second route serving Harvey, Rock Prairie, Wellborn and Millican may start soon after the new year, with more routes west and north of Bryan under consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Benson
Harvey
Rock Prairie
Wellborn
Millican
Benson
Bryan
Sunshine Class Christmas Party at Free Baptist Home
Members of the Sunshine Class in the Free Baptist Sunday School gathered at teacher Mrs. Jack Bullard’s home for an afternoon of Christmas fun. A decorated tree, story hour, gifts for all, and a refreshments plate with sandwiches and hot chocolate were planned. Attendees included Doris Moehlman Doris Carroll Ina May McGee Elizabeth Holmes Doreee Clary Lorraine Riggs Mable Louise Clary Pearl Riggs and Francis Payne.
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Sunshine
Free Baptist Sunday School
Jack Bullard
Mrs. Bullard
Doris Moehlman
Doris Carroll
Ina May McGee
Elizabeth Holmes
Doreee Clary
Lorraine Riggs
Mable Louise Clary
Pearl Riggs
Francis Payne
Funeral Service At Cemetery for Woman of Tabor
Funeral services were held at 1 30 pm in Bryan city cemetery for Lucy Josephine Smith 57 death occurred at the family home in Tabor nine miles north of Bryan Monday at 10 am. Rev R L Brown of College Station assisted by Rev A F Ainsworth Bryan pastor conducted services at the residence and grave. Survived by husband John S Smith a daughter and son Ella Smith and Floyd Smith both of Bryan.
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Bryan City
Lucy Josephine Smith
Tabor
Bryan
Bryan Cemetery
R. L. Brown
College Station
A. F. Ainsworth
First Christian Church
John S. Smith
Ella Smith
Floyd Smith
English Society Honors A M College Photographer Neblette
Co B Neblette of the A and M College Texas received the Fellowship of the Royal Photographic Society on December 10 at a London council meeting. The society honors exceptional work in photography and Neblette is noted for investigations and publications advancing collegiate instruction in the United States. He has served at the Texas college since 1924 and since 1927 was associate editor of Photo Era Magazine. His text Photography Its Principles and Practice is a standard work in English.
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Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain
Co. B. Neblette
A. and M. College of Texas
Neblett
London
Royal Photographic Society
Queen Victoria
Royal Societies
Society
United States
Neblette
Photo-Era Magazine
Star in East Sermon At 1st Baptist Church
Rev. R. E. Day preached on The Star in the East at First Baptist praising Jesus birth from Luke and Matthew. He urged seekers to follow Christ despite trials, likening the star to God guiding hearts and calling for Christmas service with love worship and acts of kindness.
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Jesus
R. E. Day
First Baptist Church
the Savior
Bethlehem
Judea
Christ
God
Rev. Day
Deft Shunting of Freight Cars Is Modern Art
A playful headline hints that a brakeman’s relay of freight cars is treated as artful technique. The line suggests the worker may need smocks to match the craft and the work’s stylish execution.
Wilson Bradley Suffers Painful Fall on Icy Pavement
Wilson Bradley slipped on the icy pavement this morning and received a bump on the head. He must remain quietly at home today, but the physician says the injury is not serious.
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Wilson Bradley
Mr. Bradley
Presidents Club Entertained At Cline Home In Bryan
The Presidents' Club of Bryan gathered at Mrs. W. B. Cline’s Ursuline Avenue residence for a 1 o’clock Christmas luncheon. Sixteen members enjoyed a four course meal amid a holiday setting with a Christmas tree and decorative tables. Mrs. S. C. Hoyle, club president, announced January's meeting to be hosted by Mrs. J. Z. Hanway at Mrs. Hoyle’s Sterling Avenue home.
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Presidents’ Club of
Bryan
W. B. Cline
Ursuline Avenue
Cline
M. W. Sims
L. L. McInnis
John E. Astin
R. S. Webb
W. S. Howell
Albert Buchanan
J. H. Allen
R. O. Allen
A. M. Waldrop
Ss. C. Hoyle
J. T. Hanway
Tyler Haswell
M. B. Willis
Charles Ried
Charles Smith
Lynnville
Tenn
S. C. Hoyle
J. Z. Hanway
Hoyle
Sterling Avenue
Legion Members Enjoy Christmas Party At Fin-Feather Club
Earl Graham Post 159 and Auxiliary members plus wives and guests gathered at the Fin-Feather club for a year end Christmas party. Santa arrived amid a snowstorm as gifts were exchanged, games and dancing followed, and a festive dinner was served.
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Earl Graham Post
American Legion
Auxiliary
Fin-Feather Club
The
Legion
Santa Claus
American Legion and Auxiliary
Fin-Feather Club House
Bryan
Santa
Family Reunion At Pipkin Home In Bryan
Rev and Mrs J J Pipkin prepare for a Christmas weekend family reunion at their College Road home. Attendees include H C Pipkin and family Amarillo Charles Pipkin and daughter Beaumont Gus Gribble Austin Frank Powell Montgomery Warren Yates and son John El Campo James Pipkin UT Austin Clarence C Vick A S McSwain and Louise Pipkin.
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J. J. Pipkin
College Road
Frank Powell
Montgomery
Warren Yates
John
el Campo
James Pipkin
University of Texas At Austin
Clarence C. Vick
A. S. McSwain
Little
Louise Pipkin
Christmas Party Honored Rainbow Girls by Eastern Star
Bryan Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star hosted a Christmas party for members of Bryan Assembly No. 41 Rainbow for Girls and their escorts at the Masonic building. A white gold brooch was given to Mrs. Thos. Lundin, and officers received personal gifts. A $5 check was presented to the Rainbow Assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Assembly No. 41
Order of the Rainbow
Bryan
Order of the Eastern Star
Rainbow Order
Masonic
Thos. Lundin
Lundin
Rainbow Assembly
Lumber Dealers To Hold School A M Feb 24 25
COLLEGE STATION Dec 27 The second annual Lumbermen's Short Course for retail lumber dealers in Texas will be held at the A M College of Texas February 24 25 1930. The course aims to improve lumber merchandising for farm needs and teach dealers how to aid county and home demonstration agents in building material projects. The organizing committee includes J A Kirkpatrick H H Williamson W S Howell Lola Blair and R G Hyett. Last year 153 Texas dealers attended the course the largest ever in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Texas
A. & M. College of Texas
Extension Service
Lumbermen’s Association of Texas
J. A. Kirkpatrick
Waco
Lumbermen’s Association
H. H. Williamson
W. S. Howell
Bryan
Lola Blair
R. G. Hyett
Houston
United States
Notices of intent to marry filed in county clerk’s office
On Saturday County Clerk Jess B. McGee recorded two notices of intention to marry and license applications. The couples are Joe Dieden with Winnie F Smith and Henry Regmund Jr with Ella Blazek. A second pair, Johnnie B Peyton and Mary H Robinson, and Walter Dyer with Elma Cook, appeared to file intentions and license applications.
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Jess B. McGee
Joe Dieden
Winnie F. Smith
Henry Regmund Jr
Ella Blazek
Johnnie B. Peyton
Mary H. Robinson
Walter Dyer
Elma Cook
Homeless Man Dies on Main Street of Natural Causes
A A L Barnes about 70 lived at the county poor farm for about thirty days and died about 5 30 pm in front of the Union barber shop. County authorities say death was due to natural causes. He had lived in Wellborn and worked until about a year ago when illness left him incapacitated. Care had been provided by Mr and Mrs Lumpkin Wellborn and county officials were urged to assist. An old bank book from a Navasota bank was found on his person but showed no recent deposits.
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A. L. Barnes
Union
Weillborn
Abe
Navasota Bank
Honeymoon Ends as Fib Becomes a Lie
A short satirical report notes that a once affectionate couple faces strain as a small falsehood grows into a larger deception, altering trust and daily life. The piece observes the tension and social consequences within the relationship.
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