Notorious Sam Bass Entertained by Three Lone Texas Women
In Palo Pinto County a legendary meeting unfolds as three women host Sam Bass and a companion for a night at the Roe ranch. They, armed and wary, keep them safe until dawn while learning the outlaw’s identity and a ten dollar payment. The tale ties to local landmarks and a canyon rumor of buried treasure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Roe
Dotson Prairie
Palo Pinto
Slaughter Valley
G. W. Slaughter
West Texas
Mahala Roe
Byron Maddox
Maddox
Reg
Roe
Mrs. Roe
Metcalf Gap
Sam Bass
Desperado
Caddo
Bass
Union Pacific Express
Ogallala Station
Nebraska
Sam Bass Canyon
Loni Creek
Palo Pinto County
Joe Taylor
Roy Hutson
Kinfolk Attend Funeral for Jimmy Burtis in Madisonville
Mesdames John Allen W B Cline W M Potts and Miss Alice Burtis left for Madisonville early today to attend the funeral of Jimmy Burtis who died Tuesday from injuries after a Sunday night wreck near New Waverly. The crash also killed two companions Otis Carter and Thurston Dean and injured three others W M and Davis Evans and Reed Ferguson. Burtis was son of Mr and Mrs S S Burtis and nephew of Mr and Mrs R F Canady who went to Huntsville on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames
John Allen
W. B. Cline
W. M. Potts
Alice Burtis
Madisonville
Jimmy Burtis
Houston
New Waverly
Otis Carter
Thurston Dean
W. M
Davis Evans
Reed Ferguson
Young Burtis
Red Cross Fund Drive Seeks Brazos County Subscriptions
The column lists several donations from residents including Miss Malcolm Melanis and Dr G S Fraps with amounts up to $10. It notes slow contributions since no campaign is under way for Brazos county’s quota and urges donations at local banks. Brazos county historically meets every Red Cross quota in distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malcolm Melanis
M. L. Cashion
Dno. R. Edmonds
C. P. Fountain
May Sowarby
F. A. Somerlatte
G. S. Fraps
J. W. Wiley
Jessie Whitacre
Brazos County
Red Cross
Lions Elect Tail Twister and Plan February Programs
The Lions Club nominated C. C. Todd Jr. as Tail Twister for the unexpired term. he was unanimously elected and will start next Tuesday. Illness sidelined R. V. Armstrong, with others setting February programs led by R. G. Williams February 10, H. O. Ferguson February 17, and Brazos A. Varisco February 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Bill Wimberly
Charles Myers
Charles Edge
Lion C. C. Todd, Jr
Tail Twister
Lion Todd
Lion R. V. Armstrong
Houston
R. G. Williams
H. 0. Ferguson
Brazos
Jno
Public health program highlights from Abbott and hospital staff
Abbott county health nurse discussed phases of public health work while Mrs J T Harden of Bryan Hospital explained clinical analysis and X ray operation in modern diagnosis. Minnie Fisher Cunningham outlined Texas legislature activity and the club endorsed higher public health appropriations and the Jones Cooper bill in Congress to restore infant and maternity work under Sheppard Towner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones- Cooper
National Congress
Texas State Colleges Auditorium and Building Allocations
Summary of 1938 year ending August 31 spending at Sul Ross Alpine West Texas Canyon and A and M substation 6 Denton. Items include seats books racks plates and wires for auditorium costs 5758 dollars stage equipment 4065 dollars library basement concrete and terrazzo areas totaling 14975 dollars and 4250 dollars for fuel and janitorial services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Ross State Teachers’ College
Alpine
West Texas State Teachers’ College
Canyon
A. and
M. College
Denton
Texas Counties Elect 280 Women Officals Highlighted
Sherman Texas February 5 Grayson county treasurer Mrs Amy V Hudnall is among Texas 280 women county officers. Of 252 counties 134 have women treasurers. Remaining female officers include 16 school superintendents 33 county clerks 47 district clerks 14 tax collectors and 7 tax assessors.
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Sherman
Grayson County
Amy V. Hudnall
Texas
Lesser Penalty Under Dean Law Urged on House
The Texas House criminal jurisprudence committee voted 9 to 4 to recommend a bill easing penalties under the Dean law, Texas prohibition enforcement. The measure, introduced by Rep Petsch, would set fines or jail for first two offenses and a penitentiary penalty for later offenses, replacing the current mandatory one-year penitentiary for first offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Austin
House Committee On Criminal Jurisprudence
B. J. Forbes
Weatherford
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Anti-Saloon League
Donnell
Hillshore
Perbes
Petsch
Fredericksburg
Bennett wins support order in Seattle for daughter
Film star Joan Bennett prevailed in superior court to force her ex husband John Marion Fox a Seattle broker to provide $50 a month from his personal income for the support of their 38 year old daughter Adrienne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Joan Bennett
Superior Court
John Marion Fox
Adrienne
Senate Bill Divides A and M Oil Fund Monies
An agreed bill in Austin would allocate 200000 yearly to Texas A and M for 1931 to 1933 from the university fund and then one third thereafter. The measure settles long dispute over the permanent fund, guiding construction and equipment for both institutions while cautioning against lengthy future revenue pledges. The bill could lead to a university building program funded by a $400000 permanent fund loan under a constitutional amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle
Austin
Board of Regents
University of Texas
A. and M. College
Charless. Gainer
Bryan
University
Gainer
A. and M
Census of Farms Discussed by Texas Agriculture Experts
A meeting at J. F. McDonald’s office in Austin outlined a planned annual farm census backed by the University of Texas A and M College and federal and state agriculture officials. The effort aims to improve crop and livestock estimates, aid planting decisions, guide industrial location, support education, and inform policy. A subcommittee led by Dr. F. A. Buechel will draft details for submission to W. F. Callander after consultations in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
University of Texas, A. and
M. College
Federal
State Departments of Agriculture
J. F. McDonald
Texas
Lawrence Westbrook
Texas Cotton Co-operative Association
A. B. Cox
F. A. Buechel
Bureau of Business Research
J. B. Rutland
C. H. Robinson
Texas Crop and Livestock Stat
United States Department of Agriculture
C. A. Bonnen
Farm and Ranch Economics
A. and
L. P. Gabbard
Virgil P. Lee
A. and M. College
F. C. Weinert
J. J. Olsen
Department of
Relatives Visit Leads Carroll and Boehme to San Antonio
Mesdames J. T. Carroll and Otto Boehme have traveled to San Antonio for a brief visit with relatives and friends, staying a few days in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames
J. T. Carroll
Otto Boehme
San Antonio
Millions in Minerals Taken From Texas In 1929 Lead Oil
Texas mineral production for 1929 shows oil vastly leading other minerals with gas and sulphur following. The Texas Bureau of Economic Geology reports totals including coal cement clay products cement and various metals, with oil production surpassing 200 million barrels and gas over 164 billion cubic feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Austin
Bureau of Economic Geology
University of Texas
United States Bureau of Mines
State Comptroller
East Texas Dairy Show Mar. Dates Set in Marshall
The Third Annual East Texas Dairy Show runs March 2 to 5 in Marshall. Events include 4-H and vocational agriculture judging for youth, dairy cattle judging, a Banquet at Hotel Marshall, an All East Texas Feed Conference and Dairy Short Course, plus Negro Day events for 4-H and vocational students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etex
East Texas
Marshall
Bryan Blalock
Hotel Marshall
Marshall Chamber of Commerce
Negro Vocational Agriculture
Lincoln's Birthday Luncheon Ideas for Young Hosts
A Bryan Daily Eagle note suggests planning patriotic January celebrations around two days and Valentines. Lincoln's Birthday falls on Thursday with schools closed prompting younger hostesses to host luncheons featuring red white and blue themes as centerpiece ideas.
Washington Birthday Chocolate Log Roll Recipe
A 1940s style party dessert lists a chocolate log roll with chocolate cream filling made from bitter chocolate sugar flour and evaporated milk. The loaf is rolled and decorated with bark texture and cherries for Washingtons birthday with optional toy hatchet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Washington
Petition seeks five year closed season on game in Howard County
A petition filed with Representative Penrose Metcalfe lists Howard County land owners urging him to back an act declaring a five year closed season on pheasants, quail and doves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Spring
Howard County
Penrose Metcalfe
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College of Industrial Arts
Texas College of Arts and Industries
Kingsville
Abilene State Hospital
State
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Waco
Senate
Alabama State Prison
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New York City
Com. J. E. Sticka
T. M. Molloy
J. R. Bryan
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