Weather Comes With Mud and Sickness The Tabor View
Prof. R. L. Hewett notes persistent rain and gloom as a local winter drags on. Sunday services at Alexander faced damage but repairs proceed with a fund drive using old hen contributions to Thompson's store. Schoolyard mud slows basketball and domino games while crops are forecast to improve. a postponement of an auditorium game against Edge is blamed on rain and illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf
Old Sol
Alexander
Mae Walker
Maggie Benbow
Edge
Tabor High Wins Basketball Doubleheader Over Consolidated
Tabor defeated Consolidated 22-15 in the boys game and 19-3 in the girls game. Oscar Wilson led Tabor with 8 points while Atkins and Crenshaw tied for Consoli dated with 6 each. Girls lineup included Capt. Mary Ellen Elliott and Thelma Cox among others. several local residents visited and teachers and seniors noted preparing for plays.
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Tabor High School
Tabor Consolidated Pron
Clinat Dae Wneen Atkins
Tabor
Consolidated
Crenshaw
Oscar Wilson
Atkins
Mary Ellen Elliott
Maurine Halcome
Thelma Cox
Mable Wrenn
Velma Holiday
Mable Todd
Eula Henry
Grace Atkins
Nora Wilson
Bernice Fain
Elnora Cox
Ruth Moore
Millican Favors Sunshine After Rain and Local Notes
Feb 8 Millican community reports sun breaks after days of cloud and rain. Vaccination urged as measles flu and small pox scare loom. Annie Pierson and Dave Curd wed quietly by Justice Burrows. various local visits, illnesses, school and church activities noted along with town improvements and road work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millican
Annie Pierson
Dave Curd
Justice J. W. Burrows
Dora Mae Powers
Arcadia
Symms
Jill
Hunter Hasse
Port Arthur
Lewis Black
Lillian Gotcher
Navasota
R. E. Dunlap
Chas Humiffling
Allen Farm
M. FE
Lee Norwood
Chas. Crawford
Community Chorus Planned for P T A Meet Here in April
Bryan residents invited to join a large community chorus to perform for the Ninth District Parent-Teacher Association in Bryan and College towns. Rehearsals start Monday at 7 p m at the Christian church under direction of Mrs D C McIntosh.
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P.T. A
Bryan
Christian Church
College
D. C. McIntosh
Marriage Licenses Off to Good Start
County Clerk A. S. McSwain reports a large number of marriage licenses issued early in the year reflecting strong local economy. Couples listed include Jim Shrimpton with Vida Lee Ross and many others such as George Lilleman with Alma String and Harley Pearson with Mattie Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. McSwain
Jim Shrimpton
Vida Lee Ross
George Lilleman
Alma String
Woodie Gordon
Irene Tell
Ollie Johnson
Maggie Johnson
Jodie Green
Mae Crawford
Willie Hines
Mattie Thornton
Harley Pearson
Mattie Smith
W. E. Farmer
Lena Boze
Wyman Barron
Nora Martin
Preston Dudley
Effie
Rafalla Montemayor
Alton Barnett
Serene Gandy
Freddie M. Mouser
Esther Frances Scherbed
Charlie W. Greer
Janie Ward
Mrs. Robinson Celebrates Her 96th Birthday
Mrs. Lou Robinson of this city celebrated her 96th birthday on February 2 at the home of her daughter Mrs. Josie Sheets on East 26th Street. Born in Missouri on February 2, 1832, she moved to Texas at age 13 and has lived in the state since. neighbors and friends visited with flowers and delicacies to wish her continued health and cheerful spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Robinson
Josie Sheets
East 26Th Street
Robinson
Missouri
Eagle Receives First Air Mail
The Bryant Daily morning reports the first air mail delivery received by the Advertiser on the Bryant route. It marks a historic milestone for local aviation mail service.
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Eagle
Bryant
Daily Morning
Advertiser
Air mail service reaches Bryan in Texas early
Electrotyping Company of Chicago reported Nash car price cuts effective February 4 with reductions ranging from 30 to 90 dollars. The air mail package cost from Chicago to Bryan was 8.00 dollars, marking Bryan as one of the first Texas cities to receive air mail service.
J M Ferguson Seeks Re Election As Tax Collector
J M Ferguson announces his candidacy for re election to the office of tax collector in Brazos county He says he has provided personal supervision throughout his tenure been available during office hours and aims to continue serving within the law bearing the county s bond requirements and duties of the position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
J. M. Ferguson
Ground hog proves superstition true to Kansas man
In Dodge City Kansas on February 3 a Colorado ground hog tested the superstition by emerging from its burrow after winter six weeks more to go. J T Hayes observed the animal sun and play in the yard after reentering its underground home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Associated Press
Dodge City
Kan
J. T. Hayes
Hayes
Saguache Park
Colo
Shiro Tigers Capture Grimes County Tournament Title
The Shiro Tigers defeated Bedias 19 15 at State Teachers College Huntsville to win the Grimes County basketball tournament. Navasota beat Iola 32 21. Bedias beat Richards 21 19 in overtime before meeting Shiro in the final. Norman led Shiro with 18 points as Sledge and Mc Dougal starred for Navasota and Iola respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiro Tigers
Bedias
State Teachers College
Huntsville
Shiro
Navasota
Richards
Iola
Navasota Iola
Sledge
McDougal
Richard Bedias
Norman
Shire
Pierce
Thomas
Steele
Minsky
Wilson
Siddall
Leigh
E. L. Blair
Ed Madeley
Bob West
D. L. Murphy
Mary Murphy
Mary Francis Porter
Annie Francis Spann
Navasota Examiner
John J Phillips Seeks Constable Post in Precinct Four
John J Phillips announces candidacy for Constable of Precinct No Four in Brazos County subject to the July Democratic primary. He was born and raised in Brazos County and has served as deputy sheriff. If elected he pledges full and fearless performance of duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Phillips
Mr. Phillips
Brazos County
Eastern Star Visit Highlights Bryan Chapter Event
Mrs. J Roy Jackson of Montgomery chaired the official visit to Bryan Chapter No 222 Eastern Star at the Masonic Temple. Two candidates were initiated and a school of instruction was discussed for late February or early March. The chapter voted Harris P Smith Jr as mascot for 1927 28 and presented a corsage to Mrs Jackson.
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Order of the Eastern Star
J. Roy Jackson
Montgomery
Bryan
Maonic Temple
Bryan and
College
R. L. Brown
Jeanette L. Wright
Mazie Lundin
Nell Bentley
Adele Hall
Belle Adams
Marshall
A. Lewis
Marta Beall
Ray Jones
Ella Lloyd
Adah
Willie Smith
Ruth
Sonia Groginsky
Esther
Aline Smith
Martha
Electra
Artie Harris Warder
Guy Harris
Sentinel
M. R. Bentley
Harris P. Smith Jr
H. P. Smith
A. S. McSwain
T. A. Adams
Oldsmobile Chassis Loaned to Texas A and M College
A special 1927 Oldsmobile chassis valued at 8100 was loaned by Olds Motor Works to the A and M College of Texas for exhibition. The model features visible valve operation and an electric motor, to be shown at the automobile and machinery pageant on Feb 10 under the agricultural engineering club.
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College Station
Oldsmobile
A. and M. College of Texas
Olds Motor Works
Department of Agricultural Engineering
Agricultural Engineering Club
G. H. Evans
Dallas
Houston
Crews-Olle Motor Company
Reo
Intertest in Bryan invites Rice Institute educator as visiting professor
Dr. Radoslav Andrea Tsanoff, philosophy professor at Rice Institute, is one of 56 educators chosen to serve as visiting professor at the University of Southern California for the 1928 summer session from June to August. Dean L. B. Rogers of USC announced the program. Planned trips include museums galleries parks libraries gardens outdoor concerts indoor lectures and visits to Redlands Riverside San Gabriel Pasadena Hollywood Catalina Island and San Pedro.
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Radoslav Andrea Tsanoff
Rice Institute
University of Southern California
L. B. Rogers
Trojan Summer School
Seacoast
Orange Empire
Redlands
Riverside
San Gabriel
Pasadena
Hollywood Studios
Catalina Island
Pacific Harbor
San Pedro
Houston Chronicle
All Texas Should Finance Demo Convention
Longview urges state support for Houston to host the national Democratic convention in June. R M Kelly of the East Texas Chamber of Commerce says Texas must share the cost and honor of bringing the event to Dixie. Jesse H Jones notes Houston should not seek aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longview
Texas
Houston
R. M. Kelly
East Texas Chamber of Commerce
South
Kelly
Dixie
Jesse H. Jones
Guy Boyett Seeks County Commissioner Seat Press Release
Guy F Boyett announces his bid for County Commissioner of Precinct No 1 subject to the Democratic primaries in July. He pledges careful use of funds and continued focus on road improvements, public service, and close contact with voters. He seeks voter support and plans to meet constituents before the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ers
Guy F. Boyett
February Radio Program at A M College Outlined
Texas A M College Col lege Station lists a February radio schedule with noonday talks on pasture planning fertilization irrigation and soil plants food, plus evenings on dining, dairying, sanitation and a basketball game against Texas Christian University. Also chapel services and musical programs are noted.
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J. O. Morgan
Arkansas Univerisity
Texas A
Alice Smith
Arkansas University
M. College
Texas
C. B. Webster
J. A. Clutter
You
C. H. Winkler
Cotton Talk and Farm Progress in Brazos County
A Brazos County farming roundup notes cotton discourse at a Baker Hotel con test with G E Dealy of Dallas News and Dallas Journal critiquing cotton’s role. It highlights Judge J W Fitzgerald driving a ten year program, bank support, and farm seminars led by county agents. The piece cites fertilizer tests by E M Seaman and R L Davidson, urges repetition, and ends with Sam E Cavitt advocating more sheep farming for profit and soil health.
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Baker Hotel
G. E. Dealy
Dallas News
The
Dallas Journal
New York
Texas
J. W. Fitzgerald
Smith County Agricultural Council
Judge Fitzgerald
Tyler
Gentry
A. and M. College
Smith County
Old Smith County
Brazos County
Bryan
E. M. Seaman
R. L. Davidson
Seaman
Caldwell to Have Big Murder Trial
BASTROP Feb 3 After efforts to get a jury from three venues totalling 375 men had failed the murder trial of Ed Goerner Cottletown farmer charged with shooting his wife last April was ordered transferred Wednesday to Caldwell where the next court session opens May 14 Only nine jurors had been accepted.
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Associated Press
Bastrop
Ed Goerner
Cottletown
Caldwell
Scholarship By Pullman Company Awarded to Texas A and M
The animal husbandry department at Texas A and M College received a $250 Pullman Company scholarship to support undergraduate students in animal husbandry. The fund acts as a permanent loan pool, repayable as funds are returned. The award recognizes the college’s top swine judging team from the recent International Exposition in Chicago.
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College Station
A. and
M. College of Texas
Pullman Company
D. W. Williams
Federation Board Defers Mrs Fields Protest on Biennial Chair
In San Antonio the General Federation of Women’s Clubs defers Mrs J A Fields protest and rules the national board controls biennial chair appointments. Texas federation officials weigh convening the state board as funds for the convention near $25,000. Fields remains on committees while Henry Drought heads Texas biennial work.
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San Antonio
General Federal Board
J. A. Fields
Haskell
General Federation of Women‘s Clubs
Fields
Texas Federation Board
W. R. Potter
Bowie
Potter
Houston
Galveston
General Federation Board
Henry Drought
Texas
General Federation
el Paso
Drought
Bryan Dollar Bar Gain Day Set for February
Bryan merchants plan a Dollar Bar Gain Day on Tuesday February 21 offering merchandise for $1 to boost Bryan Texas as a leading trading place. The event aims to showcase exceptional value and attract shoppers to the city.
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Bryan
Texas
Prohibition Enforcement Testimony Before Congress
Prohibition Commissioner Doran testified yesterday before Congress on enforcing the Eighteenth Amendment. He said it will take about as long to learn enforcement as it did to abolish the open saloon.
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Doran
Congress
Local County Official Candidates Listing
The slate lists candidates for county offices including county judge H C Ferguson and A S McSwain, tax assessor Clyde F Goen, marshal Marshall C Peters, tax collector Roy Hudspeth, county clerk Tom G Suber, and others across precincts 2 3 and 4 with names like Emmett Holland Fritz Kindt and J M Moore plus Claude Buchanan and J J Merka.
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Clyde F
Roy Hudspeth
J. M. Ferguson
Lincoln Tree Nominated for Hall of Fame History
The 110 foot high hackberry planted in memory of Abraham Lincoln by John Finn near Decorah Iowa is nominated for the American Forestry Association Hall of Fame. The tree’s age and size are cited as a model for historic tree planting. Other nominations include notable historic trees from Hawaii California Mississippi and South Carolina among others.
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Associated Presss
Washington, D. C
Abraham Lincoln
Hall of
American Forestry Association
A. S. Bailey
Decorah
Iowa
John Finn
Stone
Lincoln
Finn
Daughters of the American Revolution
Grand Army of the Republic
Historical Societies
Hall of Fame
Hawaiian Islands
M. J. Roldan
Flagstaff
Ariz
Honolulu
Father Bachelot
California
Islands
Henry Rutledge
L. A. Barret
United States Forest Service
Riddison Ranch
Bouquet Canyon
Santa Barbara Forest
San Diego
Philadelphia
Darby
Ethel Austin Shrigley
Landsdown
Washington
Chadd's Ford
Harrisburg
J. S. Mick
John Harris, Jr
Pensylvania Capitol
Barnett Couple Seen Shopping With Bryan Merchants
Mr and Mrs John Y Barnett of Luevey were seen shopping with Bryan merchants today.
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John Y. Barnett
Luevey
Bryan Merchants
Steep Hollow Native Among Bryan Day Visitors
T B Martin of Steep Hollow joined other local residents for a Bryan day trip, spending the afternoon touring the city and visiting various sites.
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T. B. Martin
Steep Hollow
Bryan
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Elmer Elliott
Wilson, O
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I. J. Abbott
Waco
Cavitt
Ruby Walker
Edge School
Freddie Locke
Brazos Valley
C. B. Frances
Goose Creek
Mrs. Robinson
Grimes County
John Phillips
Bryan Precinct
Roy Jackson
Eastern Star
Guy Boyett
A.M. College
Texas A. and
J. L. Thomas
F. E. Giessecke
Texas Christian University
E. A. Miller
J. F. Rosborough
G. L. Crawford
F. R. DeForest
Dr. C. H. Winkler
Guy Adriance
J. L. Lush
Frank
Jamison
FP. E. Giesecke
C. L. Beason
Johnnie Zemanek
Henry
G. B. Wilcox
J. E. Waggoner
Frank S. Jamison
A. K. Mackey
Merka
Rye Club
J. J. McGregor
Southern Pacific Lines
S. P
Brother McGregor
J. W. Batts
Sam E. Cavitt
Federation
Hawaii
H. C. Ferguson A. S. McSwain
Tom G. Suber
Jesse B. McGef
KE. M. Sory
J. H. Reed
D. J. McDonald
Frank M. Vance
Roy Montgomery
Justice OF the Peace
J. T. Megee
Emmett Holland
Fritz Kindt
WM. Conrad
J. J. Merka
J. W. Harris
J. H. Wehrman
Frank Krc
H. R. Danforth
J. M. Moore
Claude Buchanan
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