People urge road improvements on Kurten road
The author relays Granite County residents in Navasota and Kurten area say the state highway through Brazos County is impassable in bad weather. A three hour trip to Bryan recently caused lost business, and residents urge the Chamber of Commerce to back action to improve the road and protect local trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Grimes County
Kurten Road
Democratic Crossing
Navasot
Brazos County
Chamber of Commerce
Hoffman trial hears defense witness on maintenance work
F G Hoffman vice president of the Hoffman Construction Company testified for the defense in the Hoffman trial indicating the firm expected to keep up maintenance on arterial surfacing until the second course cured. R W Baker highway engineer said only ten of 180 miles in his district were double treated and the company had spent less than 1000 dollars maintaining 180 miles since stopping work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
R. W. Baker
Hoffman
Hoffman Construction Company
Salesman Dies At Navasota In Apoplexy
EE. W. Chaney a tobacco salesman for R. J. Reynolds Co. died suddenly in Dr. R. D. Karris office in Navasota after alighting from the 11 26 H T C northbound train. He boarded at Hempstead and ran four blocks to catch the train. He was about 35, single, from Tennessee or east of the Mississippi. Body at Dunavant Parlors awaiting relatives and Reynolds district manager will come to take charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EE. W. Chaney
R. D. Karris
Hempstead
Navasota
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co
Houston
Tennessee
Mississippi River
Dunavant Undertaking Company
Reynolds Tobacco Co
Navasota Examiner
Federal Farm Workers Visit A. M. Campus
D. Maltby southern regional agent for Agricultural Education and C. L. Davis state director met Texas Vocational Agriculture teacher-trainers at Texas A M Campus. They included 8. C. Wilson W. E. John J. J. Brown J. B. Rutland Cyril Luker and E. R. Alexander. The group lunched with President T. O. Walton and Deans Kyle Winkler and Barron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle
College Station
D. Maltby
Southern
Washington, D. C
C. L. Davis
Texas
C. Wilson
W. E. John
Sam Houston State
Dr Lindsey Blayney Invited to Oklahoma Installations
Dr Lindsey Blayney president of the College of Industrial Arts has been invited to represent C I A at the installation ceremonies for Dr W B Bizzell as president of the University of Oklahoma on February 5. Dr Bizzell previously served as second president of CIA and moved to A M College from Denton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Lindsey Blayney
College of Industrial Arts
W. B. Bizzel
University of Oklahoma
Bizzell
M. Collese
West Coast Storm Worsens Across Seattle to San Diego
A powerful wind rain and snow storm continued along the western coast from Seattle to San Diego. The weather threatens lives and property with extensive damage and major shipping disruptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Coast
Associated Press
San Francisco
Seattle
San Diego
Hurricane devastates Green Acres near Lake Worth
A hurricane struck Green Acres two miles west of Lake Worth Florida injuring scores and injuring one child killed and 300 made homeless. Property losses are estimated at 750000 dollars. Physicians were sent from Lake Worth to treat the injured as the city organized relief efforts.
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West To Beach
Fla
Green Acres
Lake Worth
Jones Bridge to Open Friday on Brazos River
The Jones Bridge over the Brazos River will open to traffic Friday morning February 5 after a span was built at the Burleson county end. Traffic may cross Thursday February 4 at their own risk. Construction cost to be shared equally by Brazos and Burleson counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Brazos River
Burleson County
Brazos
Burleson
Reichstag Committee Approves Germany Entry to League
Berlin Feb 3 The foreign relations committee endorsed Germany unconditionally joining the League of Nations by a vote of 18 to leave no doubt on the policy. The approval clears a path for formal government action and future adhesion steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Berlin
Foreign Relations Committee
The
Reichstag Today
Germany
League of Nations
Waldrop Addresses Bryan Lions on Brazos County Agricultural Plan
A. M. Waldrop chairs Civic Improvement committee of Bryan Chamber of Commerce and urges a constructive five year agricultural program for Brazos County. He praises local Lions Club cooperation and notes need for funding for prizes demonstrations and activities to boost farm and home life. Present were Lions Club members and officials including M. M. Erskine W. W. Chambers Mat Vitopil and Sam Eberstadt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Waldrop
Bryan Lions Club
Brazos County
Lion W. W. Chambers
M. M. Erskine
Lions Club
Erskine
Lion Mat Vitopil
Bryan
Lion Miller
A. M.waldrop
Bryan Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Boanerss
Waldrop
Bragsos County
West Texas
J. Webb Howell
Mr. Waldrop
Lion Lightfoot
Sam Eberstadt
R. L. Brown
Co. A. Searcy
V. R. Smitham
J. Bryan Miller
J. M. Ferguson
Mat Vitopil
E. Eberstadt
J. E. Hensarling
W. W. Chambers
Geo. Griner
Edwin E. Aldridge
E. A. Lightfoot
E. L. Gibson
R. E. Bosque
W. E. Neeley
F. D. Fuller
Henry Locke
BE. J. Hunt
Engineer Killed and Fireman Injured in Midwest Train Derailment
A derailed freight train between Chicago and Denver caused the death of an engineer and serious injuries to a fireman. Investigators probe the cause as traffic resumes after emergency response.
Train Crash Kills Burlington Engineer In Galesburg
Engineer Gallagher of Burlington Iowa was killed and Fireman William Hunger of Galesburg was fatally injured when mail train No 7 derailed west of Chicago Denver line in Galesburg. In Evansville Indiana heavy fog blamed for a head on collision of Louisville and Nashville trains Nos 55 and 44 near Carmi with no injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carmi
Illinois
Associated Press
Galesburg
Gallagher
Burlington
Iowa
William Hunger
Chicago
Denver
Burlington Road
Evansville
Ind
Trumbull Switch
Louisville and Nashville
Lush to Speak on Descent Seminar at College Station
Dr. J. L. Lush will address the Science Club Monday evening in College Station on the topic Resemblances Between Organisms Related by Descent. The talk aims for accessibility stressing biological and human interests with discussion on recent genetics developments linking Kendelism, Galton era inheritance studies, and major evolution questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle
College Station
J. L. Lush
Science Club
Galton
Embezzler Sentenced In Dallas Bank Theft Case
Knox Ramsey former teller at American Exchange National Bank pleaded guilty to embezzling about 22000 dollars in federal court. Judge Atwell ordered 12 months in Dallas County Jail but suspended 11 months. Ramsey to serve one month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Dallas
Knox Ramsey
American Exchange National Bank
Atwell
Nine Brazos County Boys and Girls Clubs Formed in January 1926
Brazos County enters 1926 with bright prospects for a progressive program led by rural community groups. Nine joint clubs were organized in Edge, Tabor, Reliance, Kurten, Steep Hollow, Harvey, Smetana, Steele's Store, and Millican, signaling growing interest in farm life and community center uplift and hinting at many upcoming Blue Ribbon Clubs in 1926.
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Brazos County
Edge
Tabor
Reliance
Kurten
Steep Hollow
Harvey
Smetana
Steele's Store
Millican
Cotton Market Dips as Futures Close Lower
Cotton futures finished 2 to 5 points down with local receipts quoted at 19 1 2 to 20 cents.
Cotton Conference Opens With Acreage Reduction Talk
More than 1,000 delegates from cotton states gathered in Memphis for the Cotton Conference under the American Cotton Association. Plans discussed potential 25 percent cotton acreage cut and shift to food and feed crop production, building on a recent Atlanta meeting decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Memphis
Tenn
American Cotton Association
Atlanta
Initiation Ceremonies Honor Bryan Chapter No 222 Eastern Star
The Bryan Chapter No 222 Order of Eastern Star held a memorable initiation Tuesday night. Worthy Matron Belle M Brown presided as officers and many members attended. Mrs W R Sanders and Miss Lalla Dean Randolph received the degrees, followed by a social hour with Rainbow Girls as guests. A eulogy by a father to his daughter and a Bible presentation marked the event. A Rainbow Star pin was given to Miss Randolph. The program included historic acts, a Bible toast, and a vocal solo Our Yesterdays. Refreshments concluded the evening for about seventy five attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annals of
Bryan
Order of Eastern Star
Belle M. Brown
W. M
H. E. Randolph
W. P
Ruth McKenzie
A. M
Amelia Smith
Oak McKenzie
Long
Robaline Smith
Geo. Long. Long
Dorothy Graham
Lalla Dean Randolph
Miss Randolph
M. R. Bentley
R. M. Dansby
Julius Groginsky
H. P. Smitt
Mrs Gardners Race to Yoakam as Ill Mother Dies Feared
Mr and Mrs C R Gardner and children hurried to Yoakam Texas after a telephone plea that Mrs Mary Linn, Mrs Gardner’s mother, was critically ill and not expected to live. Bad roads forced a long detour as relatives feared she might pass before they could reach her.
Approve Plan for Disposal of the Shoals
The Shoals disposal plan gains approval as the Senate agricultural committee backs the joint committee recommendation. The agricultural panel endorses the plan and forwards it for final consideration.
Senate Approves Tax Bill Move on Muscogee Shoals Disposal
The Senate Agriculture Committee votes 11 to 5 to create a joint congressional panel to negotiate disposal of Musele Shoals. Chairman Smoot opens Finance Committee session amid more than 40 amendments to the tax bill to avert a prolonged floor debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smoot
Associated Perss
Washington
Senate Agriculture Committee
House
Musele Shoals
Senate
Finance Committee
Camp Warner Dam Financed by Galbraith for Scout Center
Claude February 3 H W Galbraith president of Galbraith Foxworth Lumber Amarillo funds dam for large swimming pool at Camp Warner the new Boy Scout headquarters near Dripping Springs Palo Dura Canyon south of Claude Donated by Dr and Mrs W A Warner in memory of their son William about 800 to build the dam work to start when weather allows and finish before spring rains A caretaker home and a dining hall will follow built from native rock making the camp a show place for Armstrong county and a recreation spot for locals and tourists Camp Fire Girls will get a playground as well
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Claude
H. W. Galbraith
Galbraith- Foxworth Lumber Company
Amarillo
Claude Boy Scouts
Boy Scout Council
the Panhandle
Camp Warner
Boy Scout
Dripping Springs
Palo Dura Canyon
W. A. Warner
William
Camp
Warner
Armstrong County
Mrs. Julia E Brizzolara Dies in Madisonville Texas
Mrs. Julia E Brizzolara 84 of Madisonville Texas died Monday afternoon at the home of her daughter Mrs J J Burroughs 507 Peden Avenue Houston. She had lived in Madisonville 45 years and was born in Ireland. She and her husband were longtime merchants and hotel keepers in Madisonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Julia E. Brizzolara
Madisonville
Texas
J. J. Burroughs
Peden Avenue
Houston
Mrs T K Lawrence Returns From Florida Visit
Mrs T K Lawrence has returned from Clearwater Florida where she visited her sister Mr and Mrs Van Moore. She was accompanied to Bryan by her sister who will spend the week here returning Thursday to her Florida home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. K. Lawrence
Clearwater
Florida
van Moore
Bryan
Dansby Purchases E F Parks Co Store
Noah W Dansby and D Paul Dansby completed a multi thousand dollar sale of E F Parks Co Inc furniture store this morning. Papers were signed at 10 o clock after a Tuesday night verbal agreement and the Dansbys assumed control immediately. E F Parks will stay in Bryan to collect debts and supervise remaining accounts while the corporation may pursue another line in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keys
Dansby’s
E. F. Parks Co., Inc
Noah W. Dansby
D. Paul Dansby
E. F. Parks
Bryan
Oklahoma Inauguration Draws Nine Texas Colleges
Nine Texas colleges and universities will send presidents, faculty, and alumni to the University of Oklahoma inauguration of Dr. W. B. Bizzell on February 4 and 5. Delegations include Dr. P. W. Horn and Dr. C. C. Seleeman, Baylor’s Dean J. Thomas Davis, and Dean Charles E. Finley of Texas A and M. College. The program features speakers from Harvard and Arkansas, with Oklahoma officials hosting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman
Okla
Texas
W. B. Bizzell
Texas A. and
M. College
University of Oklahoma
E. R. Kraettli
P. W. Horn
Texas Technological Institute
Lubbock
C. C. Seleeman
Southern Methodist University
Dallas
Edgar C. Lovett
Rice Institute
Houston
Lindsey Blayney
Texas State College For Women
Denton
John C. Hardy
Baylor College For Women
Belton
T. O. Walton
College Station
J. Thomas Davis
John Tarleton Agricultural College
Arlington
Dean Finley
Samuel R. Spencer
Baylor University
Lloyd L. Vaughn
University of Texas
Texas A
Charles E. Finley
Oklahoma City Club
George R. Tabor
W. B. Munro
History, Government and Economics
Harvard University
Harvard
Ernest H. Lindsay
University of Kansas At
Lawrence
John D. Finlayson
Fairmont College
Wichita, Kan
H. C. Wyman
William Jewell College
Liberty, Mo
Kraettli
John C. Futral
Weather Update for Bryan and Vicinity
The Weather forecast for New Orleans area reports tonight and Thursday generally fair conditions with no significant precipitation expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Eagle
New Orleans
Bryan and Vicinity
National Board of Farm Organizations Urges Tariff Commission Inquiry
The Board of Directors of the National Board of Farm Organizations unanimously pass resolutions urging abolition of the Federal Tariff Commission and a congressional inquiry into its records up to the present time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Federal Tariff Commission
National Board of Farm Organizations
District Court to Open February 8 in Bryan
The February term of district court will open in Bryan Monday morning February 8 with Judge W C Davis on the bench. The docket will be about as usual with most cases of a liquor nature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
W. C. Davis
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L. Blayney
Cla
Palm Beach
Ree Teow
Jones’ Bridge
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Reichstag
Burington
Agricultural Committee
Noah W. and
E. F. Parks CO
T. C. Walton
Palace
Leatrice Joyce
Sue
Kara
Vicinity
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