Civic Beautification Program Spurred by County Club Women
Brazos County Federation of Clubs hosts a February luncheon to plan civic improvement. Leaders highlight native shrubs, a May flower show, and a drive to make Bryan and Brazos County a beauty spot through 4-H exchanges, landscape plans, and home canning outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Bryan Woman's Club
Woman’s Club
W. 8. Howell
Ralph Cox
Bryan
Howell
Sterling Evans
Extension Service Club
Bryan College
Blanche Brown
Coulter Smith
Bryan Reading Club
S. H. Yarnell
Campus Study Club
American Iris Society
A. and M. College
Prof. Yarnell
Popular couple wed at College Avenue Church
A ceremony at 5 50 p m Thursday Feb 9 united Miss Gussie Odom and Horace Dansby Jr at College Avenue Baptist Church. Rev Roy S Holloman officiated with Maudelle Wiley at piano and Miss Bessie Lou Wiley singing I Love You Truly. The wedding party included Pauline Morgan John Sidney Smith Christine Kellett Curtis Cobb Margarite Buchanan Gene Beard maid of honor Pansy Odom and bride escorted by her brother Henry Odom. The couple planned a Houston honeymoon then will reside with the groom’s parents in Bryan.
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College Avenue Baptist Church
Gussie Odom
Horace Dansby Jr
Roy S. Holloman
Maudelle Wiley
Bessie Lou Wiley
J. Frank Womble
Vergne Andrews
Malcolm Barron
Pauline Morgan
John Sidney Smith
Christine Kellett
Curtis Cobb
Margarite Buchanan
Gene Beard
Pansy Odom
Henry Odom
Miss Morfran
Miss Kellett
Miss Buchanan
Mendlessohn
Houston
Bryan
H. P. Dansby
Birthday Dinner Honors Bryanite Roy Hudspeth
A Sunday dinner celebrated the fiftieth birthday of Roy Hudspeth, a well known resident of Bryan. Relatives and friends gathered to mark the milestone with food and goodwill.
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Bryanite
Roy Hudspeth
Birthday Dinner At Country Home For W M Hudspeth
At his country home near noon on Sunday W M Hudspeth celebrated a birthday with close friends present. Guests included Mr and Mrs William Hudspeth, Mr and Mrs Frank Worsham and family, Mr and Mrs J L Sample, Mr and Mrs Roland Hudspeth, Mr and Mrs A S Ware and son Buck, Alton Blume, Joe Shotak, Ergin, Billie and Jack Conrad, and Roy Hudspeth and son Lawrence.
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Len
W. M. Hudspeth
William Hudspeth
Frank Worsham
J. L. Sample
Roland Hudspeth
A. S. Ware
Buck
Alton Blume
Joe Shotak
Ergin
Billie
Jack Conrad
Roy Hudspeth
Lawrence
Joint Birthday Dinner for Coulter Brothers in Rockdale
Walter J. Coulter and his brother Dr. J. T. Coulter of Rockdale celebrated a joint birthday dinner Sunday at the Coulter home in Rockdale. Their 83-year-old mother baked a birthday cake, and the five attendees included Mrs. W. J. Coulter Dr. H. T. Coulter Dona Carnes and Walter J. Coulter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coulter Brothers
Rockdale
Walter J. Coulter
J. T. Coulter
Coulter
Walter
Dana Carnes
W. J. Coulter
H. T. Coulter
Dona Carnes
Texas College Board Defends Finance And Economy Plan
The AM Directorsfacts report defends college finances citing 1925 use of Masquelette Co to install an accounting system, annual external audits, and affirmed adequacy. The board pledges ongoing cost reductions without harming efficiency, invites the legislative committee on organization and economy to visit, and signs by Law and fellow directors.
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F. G. Masquelette & Co
Houston
Certified Public Accountants
Certified Public
Texas
Legislative Committee On
F. M. Law
Byrd EF. White
Walter C. Lacy
H. C. Schumacher
Ef, J. Keist
W. T. Montgomery
C. R. White
P. L. Downs Jr
Joseph Kopecky
County Federation Names Literary Contest Committee
The county federation selects a committee for the Literary Contest in original writing. Named Thursday as chairman is Miss Lucy Harrison with members Mrs. Thos Lundin Mrs. C R Miller Mrs R O Berry and Mrs Sterling Evans.
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County Federation
Lucy Harrison
Thos. Lundin
C. R. Miller
R. O. Berry
Sterling Evans
Typewriter Yellow Second Sheets for Sale
The Eagle Printing Company offers a supply of yellow second sheets for typewriter use. These sheets are available in standard sizes and cost per pack is listed in the shop’s catalog.
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Eagle Printing Company
Mainly About Folks Friday Notes and Visits
Friday's Daily item reports Mrs. R. J. Roberts ill after a week in a local clinic, and various Bryan area residents traveling for visits or business. Names include Roy Robinson, J. J. Murphy, Geo. L. Hensarling, Maizie Curry, L. H. Tucker, R. W. Howell, Howard Lee, Pansy Odom, Gussie Odom, Horace Jr., J. W. Barton, Robert Keefer, J. Webb Howell, Edna B. Lahatte, Mrs. S. W. Herman, Mrs. Gus B. Meyer, and others noted in brief health and social entries around Bryan and nearby towns. Continuous references to hospital stays and travel mark the community roundup.
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R. J. Roberts
Roberts
Roy Robinson
J. J. Murphy
Riverside
Bryan
Geo. L. Hensarling
Wellborn
Maizie Curry
Houston
L. H. Tucker
R. W. Howell
Howard Lee
Tyler
Pansy Odom
W. H. Odom
Burton
Gussie Odom
Horace Jr
Draughn’s Business College
J. W. Barton
Bryan Hospital
Robert Keefer
Alvin
Harvey
J. Webb Howell
Waxahachie
D. D. Eastham
Howard Eaves
Edna B. LaHatte
Charles C. Lallatte
S. W. Herman
New York City
A. and M.college
Gus B. Meyer
Austin
F. L. Henderson
Funeral Service Held for Mother Of Bryan Woman
Mr and Mrs I H Johnson returned to Bryan from Dassetta after being summoned by the illness of Mr Johnsons mother Betty Johnson who died at 74. Funeral was held Thursday at 1 pm in Batson Cemetery near Beaumont with ten children surviving. I H Johnson of Bryan is noted as the youngest son.
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I. H. Johnson
Bryan
Dassetta
Johnson
Betty Johnson
Batson
Beaumont
William Johnson
Bryan Clubwomen Continue Effort To Gather Books
The book shower at the federation luncheon in Bryan drew 24 volumes to stock school libraries across Brazos county. The rural library committee led by Mrs. W. H. Darrow will keep collecting until every school has a start, with ongoing book drives organized by club book chairmen in Bryan and College Station.
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Federation
Woman's Club
Brazos County
Federation Rural Library Committee
W. H. Darrow
F. B. Clark
County Federation
Bryan and College
Dallas Records Say Seven Percent Arson Attributed To Intent
A Dallas fire survey shows about seven percent of fires last month were intentional per police official Sidney Hansen. Mrs. Oliver H. Belmont of New York authored a funeral hymn titled Weep, Ah, Weep No More found among her Paris death effects. The note requested its use at her services and to honor women, with Dr. Tetius Noble arranging the music.
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Oliver H. P. Belmont
New Yok
St. Thomas Church
Paris
T. Tetius Noble
PTA Stage Play At High School On Friday Night
The Travis PTA presents a one act comedy at Stephen F. Austin High auditorium Friday at 8 o'clock directed by Charles J. Cochran. Cast includes Ruth Erley Bernice Kraft Joe Kite John Stanford and Clinton Bullock. The plot revolves around a $50 000 reward offer causing jealousy as a wife misreads a pocket photo. Yeavis School Revue with 125 children opens the program.
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Travis P.T. A
Christamas
Stephen F. Austinigh School
Charles J. Cochran
D. L. Wilson
Miss Rutherley
Bernice Kraft
Joe Kite
John Stanford
Clinton Ullock
Yeavis
Paris Frocks Embrace Ankle Length Skirts In 1933 Styles
Paris reports ankle length skirts debuting in 1933 style shows with Lanvin presenting formal gray rose and beige crepe ensembles and coats. Street frocks use mid calf hemlines, while laconne crepe evening gowns keep full ground sweeping skirts. Silver fox and monkey fur accent armholes and shoulder pieces.
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Paris
Lanvin
Baylor Revue to Feature Coulter Hoppess at Waco High Gym
Baylor University law student Coulter Hoppess will headline a male student musical revue at the Waco High gym on February 28. He appears as a chorus front man and will impersonate Cab Calloway in a skit with well known Baylor boys, in a program sponsored by the Baylor University Chamber of Commerce.
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Coulter Hoppess
Law School
Baylor University
Waco
Coulter
Baylor
Cab Calloway
Baylor University Chamber of Commerce
Two Ex Bryan Men Seek Garner Seat in Congress
Nine candidates filed for the congressional seat once held by John N Garner. Notables include Moulton Cobb former Bryan Daily Eagle city editor and current Mission Enterprise publisher, and Jordan T Lawler whose father once owned the Bryan public utility plant and a flour mill. First primary February 25, run-off March 15, general election April 22. District spans 23 counties.
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Moulton Cobb
Bryan Daily Eagle
The
Mission Enterprise
Jordan T. Lawler
Bryan Public Utility
Congress
John N. Garner
A Hat Shop Ad Offers Smart Wearable Hats
A lively vintage ad promises a smart wearable hat at THE REAL HAT SHOP. The fragment cites desire for stylish headwear and urges readers to visit the shop for fashionable options.
Funeral Service For Wheelock Man Monday Afternoon
Funeral services were held at Wheelock on Monday for Dave Arnett, pioneer resident of that section. Arnett, who died last night in his 70th year, was buried in the family plot. Rev. J. L. Wallace, Wheelock Baptist minister, oversaw the service. Survived by four children, Mrs. John Wallace, Mrs. Wesley Pyland, Claude, and W. R. Arnett, he had lived in Wheelock over 30 years.
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Wheelock
Dave Arnett
Arnett
J. L. Wallace
John Wallace
Old Home Place
Wesley Pyland
Hearne
Claude
W. R
Mumford
Rehabilitation Is Chief Object Of State Prison
The Texas Prison Board released its 1932 report to Governor Ferguson showing a net loss of 880 018 for the penitentiary system. It lists 948 009 in losses and 67 981 in profits, with general and administrative expenses at 326 855 and Huntaville HQ maintenance a 130 395 loss. Convicts on hand Jan 1 1933 numbered 5 385 and escapes stood at 114, 27 of which were let go for hurricane protection, leaving 87 actual escapes. Lee Simmons says rehabilitation is the main objective and that the public has yet to learn the aim is remaking men, not making money.
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Houston
Texas Prison Board
Ferguson
Huntaville
South Texas
Lee Simmons
Prison system shows lower repeaters and humane policy
The official praised fewer repeaters and better wo shows as proof of a humane policy, noting a strict business approach with no political influence on management. The report records sixty six deaths in the year, fifteen by violence.
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Simmons
Cotton Yields Rise Despite Low Prices and Better Farm Methods
The report notes cotton production totals for 1931 and 1929 with 57,523 bales in 1929 and a lower acreage in the recent year, while total pounds produced reached 8,441,780. Yield per acre stood at 238.7 pounds, reflecting more efficient farming despite depressed prices, alongside prison packing and canning operations that reduced costs and supplied inmates with vegetables.
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Board of Control
Analysis of Ide aa Yields Prison Farm Improvements
The report notes clear evidence of significant gains in meat production and operating efficiency at the institution. It cites E. H. Astin of Bryan as a valuable member of the prison board, with farming and financial expertise praised by Chairman W. A. Paddock and others for guiding the organization.
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E. H. Astin
Bryan
Prison Board
W. A. Paddock
Record Low Temperatures Plague Week Weather
Unusually cold week with nightly subfreezing temps and a high of 65 degrees last Monday. Rainfall totaled 1.04 inches with daily amounts listed as Monday 0.72, Thursday 0.05, Friday 0.27 inches.
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Mostay
Cee
Bee Thardey
Rock Prairie man shows improvement after finger amputation
Cal Graham of Rock Prairie, admitted to Bryan hospital ten days ago for a severely infected left middle finger from a nail wound, is somewhat improved after undergoing surgery to remove the finger. The report comes from hospital officials on Wednesday afternoon.
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Cal Graham
Rock Prairie
Bryan Hospital
Mr. Graham
Senators Allow Two Secretaries in Texas Senate Debate
Austin February 14 after a lengthy debate the Texas Senate approved a resolution permitting each senator to select an additional secretary. The body now staffs 128 employees. Several senators disclaimed plans to hire the extra secretary and others indicated they will refuse to employ them.
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Austin
Senate
Holbrook
Hornsby
Collie
Purl
Moore
Russek
Neal
Sanderford
de Berry
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College Avenue Church
Mother of Bryan
Dallas
Pire Marshall
Sidney Hansen
PTA
Garner
Bas Aly
Lo Man
Senneys
Penney
America
AW Iill
Ee Penneys
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