Texas towns urged to ready for national conventions
The column notes Texas will host three national conventions this year and urges West Texas to start tidying up campaigns for a welcoming appearance. It urges Bryan to prepare for April visitors from the Ninth District PTA and notes a June Democratic convention in Houston, a San Antonio federation gathering, and an American Legion event in the city in fall, with travelers passing through.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Homer D. Wade
West Texas
College Station
Bryan
College
National Democratic Party
Houston
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
San Antonio
The
American Legion
Ill and Illustrious Lineage at Bryan Hospital
Twin sons Donald and Douglas Conlee are seriously ill and have been taken to Bryan hospital for treatment. Dr. D. F. Reid is chairman to handle ticket sales for Dr. Will Durant lecture at Assembly Hall on February 16. Mrs. C. O. Henderson oversees tickets for the Reading Club on February 2. Mrs. F. B. Clark departs for San Antonio February 6 for Biennial board meetings. Miss Janie Oliver and Miss Mary Jones depart for the State University at Austin for the second term after illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald
Douglas
Jess Conlee
Bryan Hospital
D. F. Reid
Will Durant
Assembly Hall
College
C. O. Henderson
Reading Club
F. B. Clark
College Station
San Antonio
Clark
Janie Oliver
Mary Jones
The
State University At Austin
Miss Oliver
Negligent Homicide Charged in Childs Death
Dallas report states Miss Inez Bangle was charged with negligent homicide after driving the car that fatally injured 5 year old Mary Jane Hull. The child died en route to a hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Dallas
Inez Bangle
Mary Jane Hull
Rip Collins Traded to Toronto Team in International League
Warren Bip Collins, former A and M College star, was traded yesterday by the Detroit Tigers to the Toronto team in the International League. He has played in the majors since 1920 for the New York Yanks, Boston Red Sox, and Detroit Tigers, with his best year in 1923 for Boston. He is expected to arrive soon to help coach A and M pitchers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Bip) Collins
Detroit Tigers
Toronto
Collins
New York Yanks
Boston Red Sox
Boston
Cotton futures move up and spot prices quoted
Cotton futures show gains from eighty to forty points higher. Local spot prices range from 16 1 4 to 17 1 4 cents per pound as markets summarize daily values.
Youthful Teller Claims Bank Robbery Was Frame Up
Chicago report states James Dillon a 23 year old bank teller says the $40,000 Industrial State Bank robbery was a coordinated frame up by three men and two women. He identifies Albert Rothbart 19 as the kidnapper who forced the vault opening. Police hold all but one suspect. $12,000 recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Industrial State Bank
James Dillon
Albert Rothbart
North Carolina Joins Cotton Conference Plan
Gov McLean confirms North Carolina as ninth state to back Gov Moody’s call for a South wide cotton conference. The aim is to counter propaganda predicting higher cotton acreage this year and to explore ways to limit acreage. A Jackson Mississippi meeting set for February 20 drew general governor support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Austin
McLean
North Carolina
Dan Moody
Moody
Jackson
Miss
Hickman Hunt Murder Trial Delayed to Feb 15
Los Angeles February 1 The murder trial of William Hickman and Welby Hunt for Ivy Thoms killing in a hold up was postponed to February 15. Defense counsel suggested Hickman’s kidnapping and Marian Parker case could be finished in ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Los Angeles
William Hickman
Welby Hunt
Ivy Thoms
Hickman
Marian Parker
Miss Wava Martin to Visit Bryan This Weekend
Miss Wava Martin a Southwestern University student Georgetown is due to arrive in Bryan Friday with her roommate to visit her parents Mr and Mrs J D Martin for the weekend their plans include staying in Bryan for the visit to family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wava Martin
Southwestern University
Georgetown
Bryan
J. D. Martin
Pragers Visit Temple for ill 11 month old patient
Mr and Mrs H H Prager traveled to Temple to be with Mr and Mrs Elmer Reed whose 11 month old boy is receiving special treatment at a Temple hospital. A Tuesday message to Mrs Prager said the child remains critically ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Prager
Temple
Elmer Reed
Population to reach 123 million in 1930 census estimates
Dr Joseph A Hill of the census bureau told the house census committee that the 1930 Continental United States population is projected at 123 283 325. He noted the 1920 figure was 105 710 620.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Continental United States
Joseph A. Hill
Census Bureau
House Census Committee
First District Texas Club Women In Meet Fort Worth
In Fort Worth on February 1 the first district Texas Federation of Women's Clubs completed business rapidly with over sixty five executive committee members present. Afternoon attendees visited the Worth theatre while President Mrs McAfee Burch Decatur and other chairmen spoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Fort Worth
Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs
Woman’s Club
Worth Theatre
McAfee Burch
Decatur
First District
Cadmus McCall
Nocona
W. R. Potter
Bowie
Marion Mullins
D. L. Stephens
Anson
Jury Selected for Yancey Story Robbery Trial in Krum
Sherman report says a jury was chosen to try Yancey Story for robbing Farmers National Bank of Krum in Denton County. Testimony began after court adjourned at 5 p.m. The brief note mentions the date and location of the robbery. In Karnes City, a separate case saw Will Taylor convicted of murder of Creath Payton in a store on August 15. Taylor received a twelve year sentence amid liquor-related dispute. defense claimed self defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Sherman
Yancey
Farmers National Bank of
Krum
Denton County
Karnes City
Will Taylor
Creath Payton
Taylor
English Homestead Moves to Preserve Bryan's Early Day Link
The old English homestead at West 26th Street and Parker Avenue in Bryan is torn down for relocation. J. W. English and his wife built a life in Bryan after arriving from England in the 1860s, aiding the town's growth and church life. Their grandson Tyler Haswell now moves the house three blocks north to join his home lot, preserving a memory of Bryan's early era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Business Mart
Bryan
Texas
Old Bryan
West 26Th Street
Parker Avenue
E. F. Parks
Douglas Howell
J. W. English
England
West
Waco
Corsicana
Dallas
Denisov
North Texas
English
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
George D. Haswell
Tyler Haswell
Old Millican
Haswell
Old England
Lions Confer With C C Board On Bargain Days
Lions Club approves forming a committee to confer with the Trade Extension committee of the Chamber of Commerce about possible $1 bargain days in Bryan. The group includes S. E. Eberstadt as chairman and W. S. Howell, A. M. Brock, Harry S. Edge, Jess Hensarling, and Rip Erskine. New members Dupree Fountain John D. Maniatis and S. Snyder introduced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Bryan
Lions’ Club
S. E. Eberstadt
W. S. Howell
A. M. Brock
Harry S. Edge
Jess Hensarling
Rip Erskine
Dupree Fountain
John D. Maniatis
S.2e Snyder
Lion Maniatis
Maurice Schulman
J. Bryan Miller
Robert Armstrong
A.S. Ware
RB. L. Durham
W.ef. Neeley
Armstrong
W. W. Daup
D. B. Gregory
Mark Shall
Ions
Henry Locke
F. D. Fuller
Advertising Committee
M. Schulman
D. B.gregory
A. F. Ainsworth
A. S. Ware
M. F. Vitopil
M. Hassell
Norman Dansby
Bill Wimberly
R. E. Bosque
Clifton Franks
M. M. Erskine
J. D. Maniatis
F. B. Patronella
W. 5. Howell
W. E. Neeley
J. A. Clutter
H. H. Young
J. W. Marshall
S. D. Snyder
Willard Chambers
Harry L. Durham
W. L. Hughes
R. V. Armstrong
E. E. Bullock
J. Coulter Smith
Ross M. Sherwood
R. S. Marshall
John W. Black
Noah W. Dansby
E.R. Bryant
J. E. Hensarling
Harry Estil
Tom G. Suber
Mrs. Roy Danforth
Ty Cobb
Man Left $15 000 Not Located In Texas
Austin reports authorities seek Charles Maupin of Richmond Virginia who is said to have inherited 15000 dollars from his brother Akhra T Maupin. The man was last heard from in Texas after leaving Orlando Florida for Texas, per a letter to the Austin Police Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Richmond
Charles Maupin
Texas
Akhra T. Maupin
Orlando
Fla
Poll Taxes Paid in Brazos County This Year
About 3880 poll taxes were paid in Brazos County this year before the midnight deadline. The county has roughly 4100 eligible residents, a notable rise from last year. Over 800 payments came in during the final days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Golf Tournament Set For Huntsville February Dates
Huntsville hosts a two day golf tournament on February 11 and 12 at the Far Hills course. Players from Navasota Bryan Brenham Madisonville Palestine Crockett Lufkin New Waverly and other nearby points will be invited as guests of the local golf club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntsville
Far Hills
Navasota
Bryan
Brenham
Madisonville
Palestine
Crockett
Lufkin
New Waverly
Chicago and Dallas Air Service Starts
Kansas City February 1. Air mail fliers will begin night service on the Chicago Dallas route. Flight paths will use gas lit lines and large rotating beacons every few miles to guide planes along the 995 mile overnight route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Kansas City
Air Mail
Chicago-Dallas
Will Thomas In Train Wreck In Illinois Monday
R Thomas manager of the Fairy store returned from New City after a two week trip. While riding in a Pullman on a New York St Louis train of the sylvania line the train wrecked at 80 miles an hour injuring 31. Thomas aided in rescuing passengers and credited steel Pullmans with saving many lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Thomas
Fairy
New the City
Yog&St. Louis
Extra Officers Added To City Police Force
City Manager J. Bryan Miller states E&trs members have been added to the force to cooperate with citizens in policing the city of tramps. If tramps harass any citizen they are urged to call the force and action will be taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E&trs
J. Bryan Miller
Fabion Will Run For Legislature From 84th District
H E Fabion editor of the Marble Falls Messenger writes friends in Austin that he will run for the Legislature from the Eighty Fourth Flotorial District covering Burnet and Williamson counties. He has served in the Thirty Sixth Thirty Seventh and Thirty Eighth Legislatures and sat on key committees including appropriations education penitentiaries state affairs stock and stock raising and game and fish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
H. E. Faubion
Marble Falls Messenger
Burnet
Williamson
Allen Academy Wins Two Games From Brenham
Allen Academy defeated Brenham Blinn Memorial College 21 to 8 on Monday and 31 to 12 on Tuesday. Wright and Abe Barnett led scoring for Allen, while Deschner of Blinn topped the visitors. Next, Allen plays Jefferson Davis High School of Houston Saturday in Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Academy
Blinn Memorial College of Brenham
Wright
Abe Barnett
Deschner
Blinn
Barnett
Piland
Dunn
McLeod
Locke
Wager
Phelps
Barron
Sullivan
Jeferson Davis High School of
Houston
Bryan
Battleship Texas to Visit New Orleans for Washington Birthday
The navy department announced that the battleship Texas flagship of the fleet will visit New Orleans from February 13 to 23 for the Washington Birthday and Mardi Gras celebrations in the Crescent City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
Texas
New Orleans
Crescent City
Weather Forecast For Bryan And Vicinity
The Weather Special reports cloudy and unsettled conditions for Bryan and vicinity tonight and Thursday with potential varying skies and lingering moisture across the area. Stronger details are not provided in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Eagle
New Orleans
Bryan and Vicinity
County Court Lacking Power to Remit Fines
County commissioners cannot remit misdemeanor fines the Court of Criminal Appeals ruled today. The decision affirmed habeas corpus relief denial for L. B. Thomas of Van Zandt County who faced a $500 aggravated assault fine after imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Austin
County Commissioners Court
Court of Criminal Appeals
L. B. Thomas
van Zandt
Thomas
Stanford University Closes Social Activities Over Polio Cases
Stanford University in California indefinitely postpones all social activities after seven diagnosed cases of infantile paralysis. The decision was announced today as health authorities monitor the outbreak on campus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Standford University
Cal
Stanford University
Stanford
Special Meeting of Eastern Star Slated Thursday
Bryan Chapter No. 222 of the Order of the Eastern Star calls a special meeting Thursday at 8 pm in the Masonic Temple. Mrs. J Roy Jackson assistant district deputy grand matron will visit with a vital message and set a date for the annual School of Instruction. Initiation is planned and a special social hour will honor the visitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
J. Roy Jackson
Cosmopolitan Club at College to Appear in Open Meet
The Cosmopolitan Club of College prepares for an open meet at 3 30. The Music Study Club and Reading Club join for a program at Carnegie Library. Bryan College club women and interested men are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cosmopolitan Club
A & M. College
Music Study Club
Reading Club
Carnegie Library
Cosmopolitan Club of College
Specal Music
Bryan
College Club
Ford Model A Exhibit at Coage Assembly Hall Friday
An 8 p m Friday program features a five reel film showing the making and assembly of the Ford Model A. The exhibit is hosted by the Agricultural Engineering Society and sponsored by Chambers-Wilson Moor Co. Ford dealers, emphasizing an engaging and instructive presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coage Asembly Hall
Ford
Agriultural Engineering Society
Chambers- Wilson Moor Co
Pleistocene Horses Once Lived in Texas
Seguin Texas residents report fossils of Pleistocene horses saber-toothed tigers and mammoths found near Seguin. Texas A M College expert Mark Francis identified the remains labeling them as ancient equus and saber tooth tiger bones in a discovery shared with Seguin Mayor A P Stautzenberger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Astonio
Texas
Seguin Indiate
Mark Francis
Texas A
M. College
A. and
A. P. Stautzenberger
Seguin
Russian Bonds Frowned Upon
Secretary Kellogg announced the U S government did not view favorably the sale of Russian Soviet government bonds in the United States and expected cooperation from American bankers who have been notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Kellogg
United States
Legal search warrant based on belief upheld in Texas
The Court of Criminal Appeals ruled that a magistrate may issue a search warrant based on information and belief in his discretion. Judge Latimore wrote that the court will not review warrants unless there is abuse of discretion, contrary to a prior ruling by Presiding Justice Morrow which required a factual basis and rejected hearsay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Austin
Court of Criminal Appeals
Latimore
Morrow
Drummond Cottage Undergoing Significant City Improvements
Mrs. W. G. Drummond is upgrading her property on West 28th Street. The cottage has been moved from a corner lot to an inner lot near Bryan hospital and will be remodeled into two modern apartments. She plans a new, larger home on the former site, creating an attractive block turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Drummond
West 28Th Street
Tickets Sell Fast for Minstrel Show at Palace Theatre
Al G Field's minstrel show canceled on tour due to poor attendance yet a home talent show succeeds. Lions Club tickets went on sale at 1 30 yesterday and by 6 o'clock half the house was sold. Tickets available at George A Adams Insurance. The Palace Theatre hosts Tuesday night performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al G. Field
Lions Club
George A. Adam
Palace Theatre
Large Crowd In Bryan Tuesday Poll tax receipts sought
A large crowd filled Bryan on Tuesday as January 31 neared the last day to obtain poll tax receipts. The article notes the ongoing political activity as candidates begin their January programs and citizens seek to participate in the Democratic primaries this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Witness Fined for Non-Appearance in State v Sam Love
A Richards County witness was fined 100 for non-appearance in District Court in Navasota Tuesday in the State versus Sam Love liquor case. The trial halted for hours. at 1 p m the judge ordered the witness brought in to show cause. The case was continued to Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
State
Sam Love
Carl T. Harper
Richards
Navasota
Brazos County Health Nurse Fund Drives On
A $1000 drive for a colored health nurse in Brazos County gained momentum after an open meeting at Allen Chapel. attendees presented $4151.30 in cash, with Adaline Robinson aiding the effort. Funds will go to Judge H. O. Ferguson for distribution, supporting Brazos County’s health nurse initiative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos
Washeki
Allen Chapel
H. O. Ferguson
Brazos County
Adaline Robinson
Brazos’ County
Motion to Dismiss Jury Charge in Oil Conspiracy Case
Defense for Harry Sinclair W J Burns and four associates plans a motion to dismiss the jury charge in the criminal contempt case arising from the Fall Sinclair oil conspiracy shadowing. Attorney Martin Littleton said the move will be filed once motions to strike portions of the government evidence are complete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Harry Sinclair
W. J. Burns
Sinclair
Martin Littleton
Noted Baptists Coming Friday Rally At College Avenue Baptist
Bryan Baptists prepare for a regional conquest rally at College Avenue Baptist church on Friday. Dr S P Brooks Baylor University Waco Rev R E Bell Decatur G S Hopkins Dallas Mrs I C Jester Houston and other Baptists will participate. A noon luncheon will be served by Bryan Baptist women. About 300 to 400 visitors from surrounding counties are expected for the all day session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Baptists
College Avenue Baptist Church
S. P. Brooks
Baylor. University
Waco
R. E. Bell
Decatur
G. S. Hopkins
Dallas
I. C. Jester
Houston
Hugh Jennings Dies After 35 Years in Baseball and Law
SCRANTON Pa Feb 1 Hughey Jennings longtime figure in baseball and law died after a long health battle at age 57 He spent 35 years on the diamond and earlier worked as a breaker boy in an anthracite mine in the same city where he passed away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Hughey Jennings
Yates Visits Bryan for Regional Conquest Meeting
Mrs. Warren Yates of Montgomery arrives to visit her parents Rev. and Mrs. J. J. Pipkin and attend the regional conquest meeting at College Avenue Baptist church in Bryan on Friday February 3. Previously Miss Ruth Pipkin of Bryan, her home visits bring pleasure to friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Yates
Montgomery
J. J. Pipkin
Bryan
College Avenue Baptist Church
Yates
Ruth Pipkin
J H Binneys Father Dies in Belton
Mr and Mrs J H Binney of this city were called to Belton by word that Mr Binney Sr aged about 84 had died at his home there after a fall and hip injury The funeral is slated for Monday from the Belton home with burial in Belton Cemetery Sincere sympathy is extended to the Binney family from friends in Bryan and College Station
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Binney
Belton
Mr. Binney
Mr. Binney Sr
Bryan and
College
Women Given Life Terms in Murder Case at Homer
In Homer Louisiana on February 1 Mr Essie Jowers aged 39 and Elisha Swift aged 43 pleaded guilty to the murder charge. Both accepted life sentences in the state penitentiary after withdrawing not guilty pleas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Homer, la
Essie Jowers
Elisha Swift
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Hoover
Joe McGee
Rip Collins
Carolina
Cotton
Jackson, Miss
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U. S
Texas Club
C.C. Board
Will Thomas
Illinois
Fabion
Eastern Star
Drummond
Burns
Hugh Jennings
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