Lovely bridge party at Groginsky home celebrates Washington Birthday
Mrs. Julius Groginsky and Miss Monette Groginsky hosted seven tables of contract bridge with red, white and blue decor echoing George Washington's birthday. Prizes included pewter pieces and pottery ash trays as guests from Waco and nearby towns attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Julius Groginsky
Monette Groginsky
P. Lopez
L. G. Sandifer
Cyril Adams
E. Co . Carlyle
FE. H. Gibbons
K. B. Butler
Morris Schulman
Henry Harrison
Cyril’ Adams
Katie Daly
B. R. Goldberg
Waco
Mesdames A. L. Darnell
D. C. Copeland
R. B. Butler
J. M. Ferguson
E. H. Gibbons
R. H. Harrison
C. S. Crawford
E. C. Garlyle
J. F. Fudge
David Reid
George Chance
C.M. Lopez
J. P. Dobyne
E. B. Cope
L. Schlemmer
L. E. Grinter
Ray Jones
B. H. Dewey
H. Block
Rosa Sandoz
Hettie Adge
Mexia Bride-To-Be Luella Chat ham Weds Charles Flato
Bryan friends receive wedding invitation dated February 23 1932 with Luella Frances Chat ham daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Beall Chat ham to wed Charles Henry Flato at First Presbyterian Church Mexia Texas. The bride has frequently visited Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Thomas Beall Chatham
Luella Frances
Charles Henry Flato
First Presbyterian Church
Mexia
Texas
R. K. Chatham
Ralph Chatham
Mrs Goldberg of Waco Honoree At Bridge Party
Mrs Cyril Adams hosted a George Washington themed bridge party in College Park honoring her mother Mrs B R Goldberg of Waco. Red white and blue decor featured roses carnations narcissus and guests included Ed Bluestein George Bauer and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Cyril Adams
College Park
B. R. Goldberg
Waco
Mrs. Adams
Mesdames Ed . Bluestein
George Bauer
BE. H. Gibbons
A.L. Darnell
Julius Groginsky
M. P. Frank
R. B. Butler
Lucien Sandifer
Cyril Luker
O. C. Copeland
Bryan College Bridge Club Meets at Horlacher Home
The Bryan College Bridge Club gathered Monday at 7 in College Park, hosted by Mr and Mrs R W Horlacher. Members enjoyed a delicious dinner before several bridge progressions, with hosts receiving repeated praise for their hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan-College Bridge Club
Horlacher
R. W. Horlacher
College Park
Back Home to Hollywood hoaxes and hopeful politics
The piece features a humorist commenting on political figures and travel anecdotes. He jokes about Hoover's re election prospects and Mrs Rogers admission of missing funds, while he riffs on Jack Garner Alfalfa Bill Murray and a traveler with bees bound for China. He hints at returning home to Hollywood to make pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Bill
Lindbergh
Jerusalem
Nantucketight
Caibé
Mr. Coolidge
Singapore
London
China
Hollywood
Lions Raise 750 Cans for Charity Drive
Lions club received more than 750 cans of food for the Good Cheer Association. Dr. Harrison calls it the greatest local charity effort, noting the money loss to Schulman at 15 cents per head. A Lions rotary bowling match committee formed to assemble a team for tonight’s first games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Cheer Association
Harrison
Schulman
Lions Club
Rotary Club
Ferguson
Jess B
McGee
Mrt Dansby
R. Henry Harrison
J. M. Cauffman
Dallas
Lion M. E. Adams
D. S. Buchanan
Lion Fred Hale
J. E. Angell
J. G. Holmes
A. and
M. College
Sixth Annual Dairy Short Course Attendees List
At a banquet in the college mess hall annex Professor Shepardson noted more than thirty five men attended the daily session. The list includes Baxley Carrollton Daries and many dairy industry figures from Texas and nearby cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Mess Hall
Shepardson
H. P. Baxley
Carrollton
Tennessee
Daries
E. F. Doty
Dallas
Tennessee Dairies
Pat McKenna
Galveston
McKenna Ice Co
F. R. Thomas
Austin
Texas
Department of Agriculture
Dave Boswell
Fort Worth
Boswell Dairies
N. W. Lamb
Dallas Milk Co
Harold Knight
Clark Hammond
Parker Graves
Nacogdoches
Pure Milk Co
O. R. Carlson
Lone Star Dairy Co
T. R. Brooks
Denton
Brooks Dairy, Inc
E. C. Hubert
Kingsville
Dairy Products Co
H. L. Tanton
Commerce
Peoples Ice Co
Lewis Plunkett, Jr
Hudson Mfg. Co
R. L. Loesch
Brenham
Blue Bell Creameries
L. B. Fish
Houston
Phenix Dairy
J. T. Evans
Waco
Borden Milk Co
R. M. West
R. J. Davis
Karl Well
Edge Residents Embrace Live-at-Home Program
A large Edge community meeting showcased school entertainment led by teachers and local performers R C Parker Jimmie Murphey John Barnes Joe Opersteny and R C Parker. County Agent C L Benson urged participation in the Live-at-Home plan noting its simplicity and potential $50 Lions prize. Edge is expected to contribute many farmers and farm women to the program with a Saturday Feb 6 benefit pee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edge
R. C. Parker
Jimmie Murphey
John Barnes
Joe Opersteny
C. L. Benson
Lions Club
Hibbetts
Funeral Service This Afternoon For W. R. Wills
Funeral services were held at 1 15 this afternoon at Mc Culloch Dansby funeral chapel for William Ray Wills age 28 10 20 who died Friday afternoon after a brief illness at a local clinic Rev W W Daup rector of St Andrew s Episcopal church conducted the service The body was shipped by Southern Pacific Sunbeam to Winchester Kentucky for interment Monday afternoon at 3 30 in the parental home of Mr and Mrs Ward Wills He is survived by his parents his widow Elizabeth Nelson Wills and an infant son Mrs Wills and Col C J Nelson of A and M College accompanied the body from Bryan to Winchester
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCulloch-Dansby
William Ray Wills
W. W. Daup
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
Southern Pacific Sunbeam
Winchester
Ward Wills
Elizabeth Nelson Wills
Wills
Col. C. J. Nelson
A. and
M. College
Bryan
Judge Davis and Son Injured in Car Accident
Judge W. C. Davis and his young son were shaken up Sunday after a rear tire blew out causing the car to skid into a ditch and overturn twice. Both suffered bruises with a cut on the boy’s upper lip, none serious. Vehicle damage not yet estimated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Davis
Shire
Davis
Judge Davis
Books Sought To Build Travis School Library With Reading List
Travis elementary PTA seeks citizen help to assemble a library of parallel reading titles. Readable list includes Little Women, Wizard of Oz, Treasure Island, Robin Hood, A Badgering mix of classic novels and biographies. Contributions welcome from residents to support K 6 library project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teacher Association
Travis Elementary School
Travis
Travis P.T. A
Louise M. Alcott
Ernestine Bath
Frances Baylor
Juan
Juanita
James Baldwin
Frank L. Baum
E. W. Bok
C. F. Carroll
L. Carrol
F. E. Coe
D. Defoe
Robinson Cruso
W. P. Eton
Glacier Park
P. L. Ford
Janice Meredith
Eleanor Gates
H. Hagedorn
Roosevelt
H. Hawksworth
Helen H. Jackson
Ramona
C. E. Jacobs
Rudyard Kipling
H. Lofting
FE. T. Seton
Anna Sewell
R. L. Stevenson
A. P. Terhune
Lad
Maurice Thompson
Alice
Old Vincennes
Mark Twain
Tom Sawyer
Hugh Walpole
Jermy
D. E. Wheeler
Abraham Lincoln
S. E. White
Daniel Boone
Kate Wiggin
Rebecca
Sunnybrook Farm
M. L. Wiliamson
Lee
J. D. Wyss
Theiss
Air Mail
Youmans
Teddy-Horse
O’brien
Byrd
LaGanke
Patty Pans
Farjeon
Thompson
Evans
Minot
Know James
Crownfield
Candidate Todd declares for county commissioner Precinct One
Raymond P. Todd of Rock Prairie announces his candidacy for county commissioner from Precinct 1 subject to Democratic primaries. He is a Brazos County native, married with two children, and pledges an efficient economical administration while campaigning to meet every voter and gain support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond P. Todd
Rock Prairie
Mr. Todd
Brazos County
Boyett Bicycle Taken. Older Wheel Left Behind
Guy F Boyett Jr of College Station reported a Hawthorne Flyer bicycle stolen Sunday night. The 28 inch new red framed bike with leather hub caps luggage carrier tool bag and dual locks was removed and an older 26 inch wheel left in its place. The father offered $5 for information leading to the return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy F. Boyett, Jr
College Station
Boyett
Guy Junior
Guy F. Boyett
Hawthorne Flyer
Zack Post Office to Close This Week
Mrs. R N Batten of Zack visited Bryan today. The Zack post office will be discontinued after Wednesday and residents will receive mail at Tabor from then on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. N. Batten
Zack
Bryan
U. S. Post Office Department
Tabor
Grand Jury Convenes in February Term at District Court
Judge W. C. Davis opens the February district court with the grand jury sworn in. Foreman R. B. Grant leads the panel as county attorney Oak McKenzie reviews pending criminal cases including a murder charge against Wayne Davis for the shooting of Willie Lovell on January 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Davis
District Court
R. B. Grant
Grand Jury
Oak McKenzie
Wayne Davis
Davis
Willie Lovell
H. P. Dansby
Bryan
R. F. Crenshaw
Tabor
Death Keith
Kurten
M. W. Sims
Grady Hanover
Wheelock
R. W. Nunn
Roy Robinson
Steele’s Store
C. C. Shealy
Millican
Health Workers Report on Work Done Thru Month
Brazos County Health Committee chairwoman Mrs. D. B. Cofer outlined monthly efforts at a Saturday meeting. Health nurse Edna Shelton reported 571 children examined in January with 96 corrections and a Girl Scout health club begun in Bowie and Travis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Will Henry
Route No
Hugo Dobrovolny
Smetana
Farmers’ Market
D. B. Cofer
County Federation of Clubs
Edna Shelton
Consolidated School
College Station
Shelton
Wilson
Necro Rural School
Stone City
Funeral Service Held Today for Frances Zalobmy in Smetana
Funeral services were held at McCulloch Dansby chapel for Frances Zalobmy of the Smetana community. Rev. Frank Horak led the rites with Rev. E. E. Carrington assisting. Interment followed in Smetana cemetery beside her husband. six grandsons served as pallbearers. Surviving are five daughters, 19 grandchildren, and 17 great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCulloch-Dansby
Frances Zalobmy
Smetana
Frank Horak
Evangelical Church of
J. J. Bravonee
William Bravonec
John Trealex
John Zalobmy
John Regmund
Fred Regmund
Zalobmy
Brazos County
Smetana Cemetery
Caldwell
John Sedlacek
Victoria
John Bravonec
Bryan
Frank Regmund
John Homola
Week of Warm and Varied Temperatures Sets Records
Last week featured unusually warm days with Sunday at 78 degrees and midweek lows near 35. Rain totaling 0.25 inches fell across the period with traces on Tuesday and a further .25 inches on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Min Horges
Ike Garets
Troinges
Csamea
POE
Changcanceteu
A. Saak Atticha
Washington Trees Available for Bi Centennial Planting
Pecan trees for school grounds in the county will be available next Saturday at the court house two per school. The distribution is led by J. D. McDonald and the county committee chaired by Mrs. W. S. Howell for the Washington Bi Centennial celebration with Texas A. and M. College. Trees will be planted and dedicated February 22 and data sent to the Bicentennial Commission in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
J. D. McDonald
Washington Memorial
W. S. Howell
Washington
Bicentennial Commission
Main Extensions Start Early Next Week In City
City officials plan water main extensions on South College Avenue to begin next week after a survey started this afternoon. Materials for two other extensions have been ordered and will trigger work in the northeast and northwest sections once received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South College Avenue
Police raid Nicols Cafe and home find whiskey
City and county officers raided the Nicols Cafe and the home of John Nicols on Sunday afternoon and reported finding whiskey at both locations. Charges of possession were filed this morning against Nicols and Josephine Goodman, with grand jury action to be presented by County Attorney Oak McKenzie.
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Nicols
John Nicols
Josephine Goodman
Oak McKenzie
Brazos Couple Wed By Justice At Home
Married by Justice E. W. Henry to Miss Mattie MecKalip of Brazos county on Sunday morning at Justice J. T. McGee’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Henry
Mattie MecKalip
Brazos County
Justice J. T. McGee
Enlarge City Cemetery at Bryan Expands Grounds
Work began today to move the fence at Bryan city cemetery expanding the grounds by about one acre. The land was recently purchased from J. D. Conlee for cemetery use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan City Cemetery
J. D. Conlee
Madison County Fair Dates Set for September 29 30 October 1
The Madison County Fair dates are fixed for September 29 30 and October 1. The Fair Association reports last year’s showing was the best financially and in exhibits and new improvements are planned to surpass prior years.
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Madison County
The
Fair Association
Weekend visits and local social notes from Bryan area
Misses Cora Mae O Conner Estelle Ashley and Mrs L W Shannon all of Houston were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs F M Hall of Robertson avenue. Mr and Mrs W H Irvine of Fort Worth left today returning home after a week in Bryan and College Station for son Noell Irvine undergoing appendectomy. Friends report he is recuperating. George Foster and Rose Ann Rippy visited from River Oaks near Barros. A J Buchanan returned from Austin after visiting daughter Mrs George Branch. Dr and Mrs Frank Emory of Fort Worth visited Bryan. J A Beard of Little Rock Ark, a former Brazos county citizen, is visiting his niece Mrs R J Newland. he is a Confederate veteran seeking Texas citizenship. Mrs M R Bentley and Mrs R R Reppert returned from Fort Worth visiting Mr and Mrs George W Barnes. Navasota Chamber of Commerce saluted J T Swanson president and East Texas Chamber of Commerce director H N Sandall. Lily Myers Bible Class social and business meeting planned at Mrs N A Stewart’s home with hostesses Mesdames Elis Minkert Way and Miss Nannie Berryman. R C Franks, Cliff Edge and G C Brown Jr of A and College visited Somerville to spend the day at G C Brown’s. Philathea class social planned for Tuesday at Mrs L L Fouraker on East 25th street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Mae O'Conner
Estelle Ashley
L. W. Shannon
Houston
F. M. Hall
Robertson Avenue
W.H. Irvine
Fort Worth
Bryan
College
Noell Irvine
A. and M. College
Irvine
George Foster
Rose Ann Rippy
River Oaks
Barros
A. J. Buchanan
George Branch
Austin
Frank Emory
J. A. Beard
Brazos County
Little Rock
Ark
R. J. Newland
Beard
Texas
M. R. Bentley
R. R. Reppert
George W. Barnes
Navasota Chamber of Commerce
J. T. Swanson
East Texas Chamber of Commerce
H. N. Sandall
Lily Myers
First Baptist Church
N. A. Stewart
R. R. Elis
J. G. Minkert
C. W. Way
Nannie Berryman
Stewart
R. C.franks
Cliff Edge
G. €. Brown, Jr
A. & College
Somerville
G. C. Brown
Edge
Franks
Philathea
First Methodist Church
L. L. Fouraker
East 25Th Street
Aunt of Bryan Woman Suffers Serious Injury
Mr and Mrs Wilson Bradley were called to Comanche Sunday afternoon for the serious accident of Mrs J W Scurry aunt of Mrs Bradley. Mrs Scurry is past 70 and fell on church steps breaking her hip. Her condition is serious. Mr Bradley and the young daughter Elizabeth have returned to Bryan but Mrs Bradley will stay with her aunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Bradley
Comanche
J. W. Scurry
Bradley
Scurry
Sheriff Moves 80 Prisoners to New Courthouse Quarters
Amarillo reports Sheriff Bill Thompson relocates 80 prisoners to the top floors of the new eight story courthouse while the old jail housing Potter county inmates is being dismantled after more than 25 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Bill Thompson
Potter County
Negro named Willie Chapel charged with carrying pistol
Willie Chapel, described as a negro, was arrested Sunday and charged with carrying an automatic pistol. The weapon is described as nearly the size of a machine gun. Chapel will be tried before Justice J. T. McGee. Roger Williams, expelled from Massachusetts, found Providence and was granted absolute religious freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Chapel
Chapel
J. T. McGee
Roger Williams
Massachusetts
Providence
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Groginsky
Mrs. Williams
S. C. Williams
East 40Th Street
Embroidery Club
Frank Ish
Kay Hassell
Williams
H. A. Barger
J. Fountain
P. S. Park
J. S. Doane
Louise Smith
Dana Carnes
John M. Lawrence
H. C. Fulgham
John E. Astin
F. L. Henderson
Tyler Haswell
West 24Th Street
Frank Clark
Johnson City
Paul Swancoat
San Antonio
J. T. Hanway
O. B. Martin
Rural Cooperation
Federation
Pro
Miss Blanch
E. O. Siecke
A. and M
J. W. Seareon
Lincoln
Neb
L. A. Pick
Searson
T. C. Harry
I. G. Walker
W. L. Hughes
S. G. Bailey
J. E. Marsh
Jno. P. Wheeler
Mrs. Goldberg
Betty Hines
D. Mousner
H. R. Covington
B. D. Marburger
Guy
Harold
Marie Schroeder
Helen Thomas
Mrs. Martin
Marie
LIONS
W. R. Wills
Travis School
J.c.penney CO
Penney
Nicols Cafe
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