County Judge weighs highway route change east of Bryan
Commissioner court reviews a petition from Riverside residents seeking a route change for Highway 21 from Bryan west to the river. Chief Engineer Gilchrist says no change will be approved without federal cooperation, while the court plans continued sessions to secure right of way and possibly award contracts this month to spur employment and federal fund match before September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ange
Bryan
Wes River
Bb Gilchrist
Texas Highway Commission
Ated
Riverside
Gilchrist
County Commissioners Court
Ate Highway Commission
A. S. McSwain
State Bureau of Roads
Texas
Whder
Navta
Weather Brief Shows Small Temperature Variations Last Week
Little variation in temperatures last week with a high of 74 on Sunday and a low of 50 on Thursday. Rainfall totaled several inches with daily highs and lows ranging from 54 to 73 and 50 to 64 across Wednesday to Saturday.
Ral Officials Meet on Compress Move Plans
Ral officials led by B S Holliman division superintendent of the Southern Pacific Lines and division engineers conferred with American Press Company officials about relocating the compress near the Bryan Cotton Mill plant. The plant move is viewed as assured for the near future with arrangements made for adequate trackage facilities when the new plant is ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.S. Holliman
An Press Company
Bryan
Members of OES plan study for examinations
Five members of the Order of the Eastern Star attended the first study class at the Masonic building. Instructors Mesdames R. J. Brown and Thos. Landin presided. The next meeting is Tuesday at 3 30 PM. A night class will be organized for working members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic
Mesdames R. J. Brown
Thos
Landin
Texas
Bryan
Eastern Star
Young People Rally Staged by Brazos Presbytery in Bryan
The Northern district Young People's Rally of the Brazos Presbytery met at First Presbyterian Church Bryan with about 50 youths from Navasota Hempstead Calvert and Huntsville in attendance Edith Bowman of Houston directed the day’s program A morning session began at 10 o'clock a noon luncheon was served by the local society and an afternoon session ran from 1 to 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Rally
Brazos
The
Presbyterian Church
the Voice
Oak McKenzie
Circle No. 2
Woman's Missionary Society
First Presbyterian Church
Charles Wetter
A. Benbow
H. A. Saunders
M. FE. Wallace
Clara Wetter
Travis B. Bryan
First Baptist Church
Smeheon
Circle No. 4
E. B. Elliott
Jane Reynolds
John Edge
Lester Black
Worker's Council of Dreath-Brazos Baptist Association
Navasota
J. W. Dyer
Jno. L. Wharton
William M. Kelly
Waco
Bryan
Lee J. Rountree
Mes
James A. D. Sanford
Lee Neblett
W. D. Wilkes
Galveston
Allan D. Sanford Jr
Marian Watson
Trinity Episcopal’church
Paul Watson
Louis van Name
Baylis E. Harriss
Watson
E. E. Yeager
Fort Worth
J. G. Minkert
William Minkert
Belton
FE. U. Peters
Harvey
County Poll Tax Collections Off City Shows Well
Poll tax collections in Brazos county through February 1 1931 were 1120 dollars lower than a year earlier. Last year 3800 residents paid, vs 2670 this year. Auto licenses totaled 2074 vs 3274 last year, a drop of 1200. Bryan city payments stood just over two percent of taxpayers, near 1930 levels, with higher dollar totals than last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
J.M. Ferguson
City of Bryan
Guy Py Kittle
Carnes Taken to Rusk for Trial Next Week
Dewey Carnes, indicted in Cherokee county for highway robbery, was taken to Rusk by officers for trial next week. Harold White and Otis DeHart, each sentenced to five years in state prison on a hijacking charge at Decatur, were also indicted in Cherokee county in connection with the same crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey Carnes
Cherokee County
Rusk
Harold White
Otis DeHart
State
Decatur
Carpes
Intend to Marry Tortie G King and Listing Mathis
A notice of intention to wed was filed in Polk County by tortie G King and Mathis of Brazos with County Clerk Jess B McGee Pri day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tortie G. King
Polk County
Mathis
Brazos
Jess B. McGee
Priday
Business Visitor George B. Hensarling in Iryan
George B. Hensarling of ae Lorn arrived in Iryan for a day of business meetings and local introductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George’ B. Hensarling
Ae Lorn
Iryan
Women of Bryan Churches Active On First Day of Month
Women from Bryan churches meet across several congregations on the first Monday in February. Officers are elected at the First Presbyterian and First Baptist services, with programs planned for February including Mission study and the Dreath Brazos Association Worker's Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women of
Bryan
Seven Brazos County farmers join pasture demonstration plan
A group of seven farmers agreed to cooperate with the Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce to plant 5 acres of permanent pasture under County Agent C. L. Reason. The Chamber will furnish seed and supervise one acre per 5 acre plot, with up to 20 participants countywide.
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Brazos County
Bryan C
Permanent Pastures Discussed By Brazos Farmers and Experts
Brazos County farmers joined Extension Service representatives and local chambers of commerce to plan pasture demonstrations for 1951. County Agent C L Benson will oversee seed distribution for up to 20 farmers who plant one acre on five acres enrolled in permanent pasture and pasture improvement programs. Lynn Thomas and M R Bentley of Extension Service outlined grasses, erosion control via terraces, and rainfall conservation benefits for dairy farming with Roger Davis of the East Texas Chamber of Commerce present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan and Brazos County
Chamber of Commerce
C. L. Reasoh
T. H. Shealy
Reliance
Clyde Geen
Harvey
John Barnes
Tabor
J. J. Jones
College Station
J. W. Thomson
Jess Conlee
Bryan
Wilson Bradley
Sandy Point
Peter Scott
Woodville
Luther Holligan
Tony Bareclong
Philip Hen
Miller
Brazos County
Extension Service
Bryant and Brazos County Chambers of Commerce
Agricultural Committee
C. L. Benson
East Texas Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Coms
Lynn Thomas
M. R. Bentley
Thomas
Roger Davis
East Texas
Bentley
Carl Wipprecht
J. L. Holligan
Wm. Manethi
G. H. Echols
Lynn Sample
Joe Locke
E. A. Peters
A. J. Murray
R. Franze
Willie Brocksmith
Henry Klintworth
R. H. Smith
W. E. Elliott
W. W. Wipprecht
A. W. Buchanan
W. R. McCullough
J. B. Priddy
H. H. Williamson
G. BE. Madeley
Pasture Planting Phases Details for Brazos County Farmers
Farmers in Brazos County may request information on pasture planting phases from County Agent C. to Beason. The note indicates extension guidance is available upon inquiry to the local agent.
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Brazos County
Beason
Woman of Bryan Reported Better After Accident
Mrs J Doane of Bryan is reported to be recovering after an automobile wreck near Cameron Sunday afternoon. She remains in Cameron hospital with two fractured ribs and bruises, while Miss Dorothy Doane, her daughter, has resumed her duties at the State University in Austin after minor injuries.
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Bryan
Doane
Cameron
H. P. Black
Waco
Elaine Conlee
Anel
Rosser Conlee
Holliday
John D. Conlee
North Tabor Avenue
BR. ©. Allen
Firm of Lawyers Dissolved and New Connections Formed
The Franklin firm Woods and Tyson dissolves. Thos L Tyson, Robertson County attorney, will work from the courthouse on civil matters with C L Mathues, new assistant county attorney. Frank A Woods retains offices in Mitchell Building with Thos R Chandler, now a partner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woods & Tyson
Frank A. Woods
Thos. L. Tyson
Franklin
Tyson
Robertson County
C. L. Mathues
Dallas
Woods
Mitchell Building
Thos. R. Chandler
Houston
Franklin Texan
Officers Chosen By Bryan D A R At Annual Meet
William Scott Chapter D A R selected officers for the year during its January session at Mrs Chas N Shepardson’s home in College Regent G S Fraps was named vice regent Wipprecht recording secretary Balthis corresponding secretary Shepardson treasurer Boatwright registrar Waldrop historian Kernodle chaplain Brock parliamentarian Dana Carnes and W Fairies were visitors Carnes spoke on Oberammergau and the Passion Play A Washington’s Birthday luncheon is canceled this year with members contributing to meals for undernourished local schoolchildren Mrs Howell to host February meeting showing a moving picture of George Washington sites in the capital area
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Scott
W. S. Howell
Mr. Vernon
George Washington
National Capital
Stanford Names Chairman of All C C Committees
President J N Stanford announced the chairmen of standing committees for the Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce this morning. Next week directors will hear members named by each chair, with full committee rosters ready by Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan and Brazos County
Bryan Daily Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visits
Ralph Howell and relatives attend funeral in Montgomery and visit Bryan. Maude Stevenson travels from Houston. several Austin Dallas and Waco trips noted. Local families mix illness visits business travel and upcoming weddings with church and civic events across Bryan and nearby towns.
County Trustees Weigh Financing Rural School Legal Battle
Brazos County rural school trustees met with County Superintendent D J McDonald to consider asking State Superintendent Marrs to levy 2 cents per scholastic per capita against rural school funds. The aim is to join Brazos in a Texas Supreme Court dispute over funding county superintendent salaries and oppose independent districts contributing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
D. J. McDonald
S. M. N. Marrs
Supreme Courts of Texas
Independent
Dallas
Dallas County
McDonald
Texas
Marrs
Bryan Fire Convention Plans Draw Big Local Support
C E Jenkins and F E Griesser outline plans for the Texas State Firemen's Association convention to be held June 9 10 and 11 at Bryan city hall with an estimated cost near $2000 and 800 delegates and up to 2000 attendees. A Finance and Entertainment committee will be asked to finalize arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas State Firemen’s Association
Bryan
C. E. Jenkins
State Association
Bryan and
Brazos County
Chamberf Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Finance and Entertainment Committee
Jenkins
Caref Griesser
C. F E. Jenkins
H. A. Burger
Fontsa
Ms Dulaney
E. Griesser
Sam Neto
J. Jenkins
George A. Adams
E. E. Yeager
J. Webb Howell
Wilson Bradley
W. J. Head
R. G. Williams
H. R. Brayton
8. C. Hoyle
R. W. Warren
R. J. McDaniel
Forrest Jones
John S. Caldwell
Oak McKenzie
Charles Sebesta
W. B. Sammders
W. C. Mitchell
G. S. Parker
Badees
Sam Noto
E. Jé
Nekins
Church Ladies
Mead Corner Sold to Bryan Physicians at $6000
A boarding house at the Mead Corner of West 27th Street and South Tabor Avenue was purchased by Dr. CAs Searcy and Dr. L A Wilkerson from George Edge. The corner, admired for city park improvements in progress, sold for $6,000.
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Mead
West 27Th
South Tabor Avenue
Cas Searcy
L. A. Wilkerson
George Edge
BraBos County couple files intention to wed in Texas
Gilberto Hinepesa and Maria Nunez both of Brazos County filed a notice of intention to wed with County Clerk Jess B. McGee on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilberto Hinepesa
Maria Nunez
Brazos County
Jess B. McGee
Allen Rifle Team Beats Manlius in Close Match 869 to 867
Allen Academy officials report the Allen rifle team defeated the Manlius School team of Manlius New York by 869 to 867 this past week. High score went to Cadet C D Brown of Manlius closely followed by Cadet C C White of Allen. The Allen team finishes this week its final target for the corps area competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Academy
Allen
Manlius School
Manlius
New York
C. D. Brown
C. C. White
Th Corps
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Khrist
Ommissioner Court
Ral
OES
Carnes
College Avenue Baptist Church
Misscke Mc‘Neeley
Free Baptist Women's Society
Charley Holmes
West 27Th Street
Holmes
St. Andrew's Episcopal Guild
M. B. Parker
Viret Christian Church
W. R. Scott
BE. W. Glenn
India
J. W. Luker
Chas. N. Shepardson
L. Beauchamp
J. 2. Benson
First Methodist Church
H. N. Cochran
Texas A. & M. College
Bryan D. A. R
Stanford
C.C
Ed S. Martin
Tylersca Education
Ferguson
Ralph Howell
Son Mac
Montgomery
Finnie McDonald
Howell
Anderson
M. Schulman
Ben Marchn
Austin
J. L. Brock
Maude Stevenson
J. B. Stevenson
E. L. Murray
Mr. Murray
Mollie Donahoe
Normangee
Mattie Foster Burkhart
Burkhart
Aline
Dora Foster
J. F. Stuart
Baker Avenue
Mesdames L. C. Anderson
W. C. Taylor Jr
Calvert
Jimmie Resborough
Baby
New Braunfels
Mr. Resborough
John G. Haygood
George
Nacogdoches
Mae Cole
Metropol
Hamp Buchanan
Kurton
Bryan Hospital
Robert Montgomery
A. and
M. College
J. Robert Montgomery
W. A. Little
Martha PD. Willis
M. B. Willis
A. M. Waldrop
J. D. Willis
Bryan City Hall
Mead Corner
Bryan Physicians
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