Countywide celebration planned with store closures
County wide committee asks Bryan authorities to close all stores from 10 30 to 12 30 Monday Feb 22 in observance of George Washington's bicentennial The plan joint effort by the chamber of commerce Retail Merchants Association and community groups includes a 10 o clock parade a courthouse program and speeches Principal speaker to be announced Schools and clubs will plant and dedicate Washington trees Citizens urged to cooperate Committee members prepare budgets and work programs for the coming year and district commerce news is reviewed by Mrs Lee J Rountree and J E Stanford Directors present include George A Adams F C Bolton J F Casey Mit Dansby J N Dulaney W K Gibbs Tyler Haswell C S Johnson R E Karper Ed S Martin Mrs Lee J Rountree and J E Stapford with O D de Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
George Washington
Bryan and Brazos County
Chamber of Commerce
Retail Merchants’ Association
Merchants’ Association
Howell
Washington
J. E. Stanford
Stanford
East Texas Chamber of Commerce
Navasota
Lee J. Rountree
Brazos County
Lufkin
George A. Adams
F.C. Bolton
J. F. Casey
Mit Dansby
J. N. Dulaney
W. K. Gibbs
Tyler Haswell
C. S. Johnson
R. E. Karper
Ed S. Martin
Lee J
Parade Planned for Washington Day in Bryan
A Washington Bicentennial parade is planned in Bryan on February 22 at 10 a.m. led by C. M. Bethany with Mrs. W. S. Howell as committee head. The parade will involve every school and adult group, with bands, floats, banners, and patriotic decorations, and a marshal for each division plus a grand marshal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bryan
Mar- Pras
Ampersand Declares Itself The Character of Choice
In a quirky note the symbol ampersand asserts its place as the named character of choice in text. The phrasing plays with typography and language to highlight the iconic symbol’s role in writing.
Frist Elected President of Texas Farm Bureau Federation
Frank P. Frist of El Paso is elected president at the Texas Farm Bureau Federation convention in Dallas. The federation and its affiliated commodity cooperatives combine a membership exceeding 100 000 Texas farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank P. Frist
el Paso
Texas Farm Bureau Federation
Dallas
Texas
27th Anniversary Marked by Bryan Chapter OES
Members of Bryan Chapter No 222 Order of the Eastern Star held a Monday evening observance at the Masonic building for the 27th anniversary. Mrs Dana Carnes, the chapter's last charter member still active, recounted early meetings and officers. She received a matron’s pin, a birthday cake with twenty seven pink candles was shared, and Mr and Mrs H H Blagraves of Tola attended as district deputy matron.
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Bryan
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic
Dana Carnes
Carnes
Bryan Chapter
H. H. Blagraves
Tola
Vestry Accepts Resignation of Rev W W Daup
The vestry of St. Andrew's Episcopal church formally accepts the resignation of Rev. W M Daup after six years as rector and in charge of Episcopal students. He will become rector of St. John's in Fort Worth. A committee will draft resolutions and another will meet Bishop Clinton S Quin in Houston to secure a successor.
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St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
W. M. Daup
Daup
St. Andrews
A. and
Mege
St. John’s Church
Fort Worth
Bryan
Tyler Haswell
John M. Caldwell
Col
C. C. Todd
Robert Harrison
Houston
Clinton S. Quin
St. Andrew's
Jeff Davis quint meets at Memorial Gym after Huntsville win
The Stephen F. Austin five will tackle Jeff Davis quint on the Memorial Gym floor at Texas A and M College Saturday night. The Bronchos defeated Jeff Davis five in the finals of the Huntsville tournament sponsored by Sam Houston State Teachers College and a return game is planned.
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Stephen F. Austin
Jeff Davis
Houston
Memorial Gym
Texas A. & M. College
Bronchos
Huntsville
Sam Houston State Teachers College
Panthers Fall to Bryan in Sam Houston tourney final
Roy Needham’s Jeff Davis Panthers battled Bryan High to a 33 to 28 defeat in the eighth annual Sam Houston tournament final. Bryan’s Carroll and Lawless led the winners with guard Vestal pacing Jeff Davis and Emmett scoring eight. Weimar beat Center 34 to 24 in consolation.
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Huntsville
Roy Needham
Jeff Davis High School
Panthers
Bryan High School
Brazos County
Carroll
Lawless
Bob Lang
Vestal
Panther
Emmett
Jeff Davis
Jane Scalise
Orr
Bryan
Joe Scalise
Houston Boys
Bryan Boys
Weimar
Center
Cocua
SN Occhae
Ae Lang
Cil
Lewies
St Jourde
J.senba
Veil
Graham
Ames
Kirk
Sam Houston
Navasota Quints Triumph Over Bryan In Two Games
The Navasota grammar school teams defeated Bryan Travis elementary in both boys and girls contests. In the boys game Navasota won 11 to 6 and in the girls game 5 to 2. The report lists player lineups for both teams with several subs.
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Navasota Quints
Bryan
Navasota Grammar School
Bryan Travis
Navasota
Evelyn Gates
Carol Rogers
Frieda Furman
Merle Hollister
Mary Miller
Mary Grace Spann
Melva Isaacs
Anabelle Led
Lee Edge
Slowery
Milaskey
West Point Occupied as Military Post Since 1778
The article notes West Point first served as a military post on January 20, 1778, and records Benjamin Franklin as Philadelphia’s postmaster in 1737, highlighting early U S postal and military history.
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West Point
Benjamin Franklin
Philadelphia
De Stefano Seeks Election as County Commissioner
Charles De Stefano, longtime resident of Commissioner Precinct No. 3, announces candidacy for county commissioner in the Democratic primary. A Brazos County native, he previously served two terms on the commissioner’s court from 1916 to 1920, focusing on road work in Road District No. 1, and pledges economical and efficient county administration if elected.
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Charles de Stefano
de Stefano
Brazos County
Commissioner’s Court
County Clerkship Sought by Goen in Brazos County
Clyde F. Goen of Brazos County filed his candidacy for county clerk subject to the Democratic primary. He pledged to discharge duties to the best of his ability and asked voters for support and a personal meeting before the primary election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde F. Goen
Brazos County
Goen
Moore Seeks Democratic Primary for Brazos Court Clerk
John A. Moore a longtime Brazos County resident announced his candidacy for district court clerk in the upcoming Democratic primary. He pledged loyal service if elected and said he would meet voters and seek their support during the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Moore
Brazos County
Mr. Moore
Bryan
Anderson Church Dedication Marks New Bryan Visit
The Anderson Methodist church in Grimes County opened with a dedication sermon on Sunday January 31 led by Rev R A Gates. Rev Jess C Thomson of College preached to a full house. The old pulpit from 1847 and the historic grounds connect to Texas early Methodism.
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Jess C. Thomson
College
Ralph Howell
Wils Wee Moundiey
Harder
Bryan
Anderson
Grimes County
New Methodist Church
R. A. Gates
FE. C. Harder
A. M.smith
Texas
Dudley Brown
Gary Thomas
M. E. Parker
J. H. Kinnard
R. L. Jones
Steinhagen
Brazos County Jurors Named for February Term
Residents of Brazos county are summoned for petit jury service in the February district court term. Second week jurors include B N Francis B A Risinger W J Coulter H T Downard H C Seale E T Benbow J H Kraft W O Hearne and others. Third week jurors include J L Todd J F Lloyd J T Newcomb W G Henderson W O Holmes and several additional names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
District Court
B. N. Francis
B. A. Risinger
W. J. Coulter
H. T. Downard
H. C., Seale
E. T. Benbow
J. H. Kraft
W. O. Hearne
Wilson Bradley
J. J. Holik
Robert Schovassa
Aubry Jones
C. K Goen
Lee Burley
D. P. Dansby
R. J. Halbrook
J. G. Lightsey
R. E. Dunlap
Cooper Carl
Grant McDonald
H. O. Tuck
Joe Barnett
W. D. Lloyd
E. A. Keller
Aubry Tobias
E. M. Dodson
W. K. Gibbs
J. R. Bullard
Joe Bond
Cost of Prohibition Estimated at 11 Billion Dollars
Washington February 9 The Association Against the Prohibition Amendment estimates total costs of prohibition at just under 11 billion dollars The group also puts enforcement costs at 370 million and the national drink bill at 28 414 949 600 urging Congress to submit repeal to the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washngton
Association Against the Prohibition
Congress
Intention to Marry Filed in Two Texas Counties
Sid Williams and Savana Pitt of Burleson County along with Charles Hadley and Minnie Harry of Brazos County filed notice of intention to marry with County Clerk Jess B. McGee on Monday.
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Sid Williams
Savana Pittman
Burleson County
Charles Hadley
Minnie Harry
Brazos County
Jess B. McGee
Byrne College proves value with success stories
A young man trained at Byrne College found steady work, paid off a tuition note, supported his family, and saved money after graduation. A widowed mother also benefited from the daughter’s course, which funded furniture and savings. The ad touts high returns on a business education amid hard times, urging readers to request a catalogue and inquire about bonus plans.
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Byrne College
Pyeigel MA
Anas
Hes
Byrne Commercial College
Dallas
Houston
San Antonio
Fort Worth
Oklahoma City
Legal Notice From Valley Dredging Company
We will not be responsible for any debt of any kind incurred by anyone in connection with our contract with the State Highway Department for Job 471-1 on Highway 6 Brazos County Texas unless authorized by a written order signed by J. D. George President or L. S. Tedford Secretary. Valley Dredging Company offices Dona Texas and Bryan Texas.
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State Highway Department
Highway No. 6
Brazos County
Texas
J. D. George
L. S. Tedford
Valley Dredging Company
Dona
Bryan
Gazette ad offers 666 Liquid Tablets Galve for cold cure
An advertisement promotes 666 Liquid Tablets Galve and a salve for internal use and external application claimed to be the most speedy remedy for colds. The crude copy urges complete and effective treatment with both forms.
Walter Coulter and Helen Coulter sail to South Seas from Los Angeles
A Bryan daily notes Walter Coulter and his granddaughter Miss Helen Coulter sailing February 8 aboard the S S Marisopa from Los Angeles for a South Seas and Orient trip. The message says they are well and happy and had dinner with Ara Haswell in Hollywood.
Bryan and area residents noted in brief notices
Mr and Mrs A J Buchanan and Miss Hettie Edge listed along with former Mrs Jessie Deverle now in Bryan after service at A and M College. Mrs J M Dusin returns from Fort Worth after six months recovering from surgery. Mr and Mrs Fred H Jackson and children visit Bryan then return to Houston. Willis Edge of Yeager Hardware travels to Marlin for tonsil removal. Ward Templeman J Wallace Brosig Jim Harrison of Navasota visit Bryan on business. Mrs W F Gelber improves from erysipelas. Harry S Block of Globe Dry Goods leaves for Los Angeles. Dr E W Solomon and son Hal from Hearne visit Bryan. he pastors in Hearne and earlier served in Bryan. Methodist Board of Stewards to meet at 7 30 p m. Eugene Edge in Dallas buying spring women s garments. Sam Scardino Walter Salvate and John Collette go to Marlin for minor operations and plan to return tonight.
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J. W. Coulter
Walter Coulter
Helen Coulter
Rockdale
Los Angeles
California
South Seas
Orient
Ara Haswell
Bryan
Hollywood
Elizabeth Sloop
Fred Sloop
Denton
Elizabeth
Charley Locke
Locke
Zack
Alton
Steep Hollow
Richard Hearne
Brazos Bounty
George T. Cotton
Gause
Milam County
John Gregg
Pitts Bridge
Brazos River
Oscar W. Goolsbee
Thos
Gordon Watts
Marlin
J. Lee Davis
R. J. Kingston
Houston
Jack Allen
Calvert
N. R. Newton
O. J. Ribbeck
Galveston
Vivian Jo Green
Navasota
Genevieve Barron
W. S. Barron
John M. Barron
Baylor University
Iola Barron
Alia Stanford
Huntsville
Black
Fort Worth
Ellie H. Black
Waco
College Station
Etta Peters
R. S. Marshall
Joe Ford
Normangee
Arthur Ford
Tom McCallum
Wheelock
M. P. Frank
O. C. Copeland
College Park
A. J. Buchanan
Hettie Edge
Belk
Jessie Deverle
A. and M. College
J. M. Dusin
Dunn
Fred H. Jackson
Willis Edge
Yeager Hardware Company
Ward Templeman
J. Wallace Brosig
Jim Harrison
Navassota
W. F. Gelber
Harry S. Block
Globe Dry Goods Company
Cal
E. W. Solomon
Hal
Hearne
Walter W. Solomon
Eugene Edge
Dallas
Negro Farmers Short Course Held at Canaan
The Brazos County Negro Farmers Short Course met today at a Canaan church eight miles west of Bryan with a program on meat cutting orchard cultivation poultry diseases and animal clinic led by J H Williams H S Estelle B T Prince H K Hornsberry and Mrs J O W Rowan. An evening program features songs by Frank Osborn and talks by County Judge A S McSwain Extension Service leaders O B Martin and H W Williamson. Also noted are seed potatoes and Spanish goobers sold by D Mike and a remark that chewing gum was first manufactured in 1880.
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Brazos County
Canaan Church
Canaan
Bryan
J. H. Williams
H. S. Estelle
B. T. Prince
H. K. Hornsberry
J. O. W. Rowan
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C. of
Washington Day
Ampersand” Is
Heads Farm Bureau
C.E.S
W.W. Daup
Bryan Hi Quint
Bryan High Quint
Anderson Church
GALVE
J. W. Rawls
Joann
Andrew Clark
Ethel Edmonds
J. D. Conlee
North Tabor Avenue
Tom Powers
Dean Belk of
West End Lumber Company
Houston, Texas
American Tree Association
W. S. Howell
Sixteenth St
N. W
Washington, D. C
Washington Memorials
Negro Farmers
Porto Rico
D. Mike
Ives Eee
Shavin
Lumbago
Bayer
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