Bryan and County Chamber Sets 1000 for Texas State Association
The Bryan and County Chamber of Commerce approved a 1000 contribution to the Texas State Association fund for its annual convention on the 9th, 10th, and 11th. The vote followed a committee recommendation and included remarks by George A. Adams and others. A drive to recruit members and a Trades Day plan were discussed along with plans to extend outreach to rural areas and a radio appearance March 10.
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Bryan and
S County
Texas State 3 Association
George A
Wildsey
W. S. Howell
Trade On Committee
Adams
AL Astin
R. M. Dansby
M W. Howell
Cpal
E Finance Committee
Busibas House
Mr. Dams
Jno
College Station
College
Chamber of Commerce
H. H. Williamson
LaSalle Hotel
W. C. Mitchell
C. S. Gainer
Texas A
M. College
Decker Products Company
Houston
Directo
Bryan
KPRC
Entertainment Committee For Action
D. G E. Colp
Texas Major Park Association
Education Committee
George A. Adams
Fr. Cavitt
A. B. Conner
Mit Dan
H. ©. Ferguson
W. F. Gelber
Jer Haswell
C. S. Johnson
Lawrence, Jr
Oak McKenzie S&s. Martin
Mitchell
M. Rker
T. O. Walton
H. H. Son
KE. EF. Yeager
County Interscholastic League Meet Set For March 27 28
County executive committee outlines dates for the county general meet with eliminations by March 13 and finals March 28. Entry deadline is March 16 via J Vernon Brown. Reports show receipts of 75.31 and disbursements of 75.31. J Vernon Brown elected associate director general Carlton Hibbetts named to executive committee to oversee arithmetic contests.
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The
Brazos
W. D. Bunting
Kurten
J. Vernon Brown
Sociate
Carlton Hibbetts
Edge
Hibbetts
Hl. R. Gross
E. M. Sory
C. Hibbetts
Ruby Jenkins
Sophronia Carrington
J. V. Brown
Bransford-Sims Wedding Draws Guests From Far Cities
Mrs. Milton Bransford returned to Newport after attending her son Stanley Bransford's wedding to Miss Gertrude Sims in Bryan. Out of town guests included Dr. and Mrs. J. S. McKelvey Temple Mrs J L Kerr New Orleans Gertrude Jackman and A W Jackman New Orleans and many others from Corsicana Houston San Antonio Abi lene Hearne Dallas Temple Sayer Okla Hom a and Kaufman.
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Milton Bransford
Stanley Bransford
Fort Worth
Newport
Bransford
Bryan
Gertrude Sims
Bransford-Sims
J. S. McKelvey
Temple
JL. M. Kerr
New Orleans
Gertrude Jackman
A. W. Jackman
Chas. Mills
Corsicana
J. Presnall Newbery
San Antonio
Elizabeth Baker
Josephine Eden
Houston
Robt
M. Wagstaff
Pope Paul
Abilene
R. C. Allen
Lawrence Westbrook
Hearne
Martha Harrell
Greenville
Janet Andrews
Jane Etheridge
Dallas
John Mabry
Sayer
Oklahoma
Ervin Neal
Timson
Louie Long
Palestine
Malcomb Powell
Kaufman
Edwin Lindsey
Bud Price
Frank Kidd
F.C. Christian
J. M. Wagestaff
Christian
Wagstaff
Rep
Miss Texas Orms
Valentine Party for Travis Elementary Sixth Graders
Students in the sixth grade at Travis Elementary enjoyed a Valentine party on Friday afternoon at 4 o clock. Teachers Miss Lelia Griffin and Miss Celeste Plemmons organized with the PTA grade mothers to hostice cream and Valentine cakes after opening the Valentine post office for the day. Hostesses listed include Mrs. E A Miller Mrs J L Reese Mrs W R Thomas for Griffins room and Mrs W B Edge Mrs J Mankiff and Mrs R H Ballerstedt for Plemmons room.
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Travis
Parent-Teacher Association
Travis School
Lelia Griffin
Celeste Plemmons
Valentine
PT. A. Grade
E. A. Miller
J. L. Reese
W. R. Thomas
Miss Griffin
W. B. Edge
J. Manileff
R. H. Ballerstedt
Miss Plemmons
First Baptist W M A Holds All Day Study Session
The Woman's Missionary Union of First Baptist church conducted an all day class from 10 a m to 8 30 p m teaching Woman's Stewardship by Ellen Quick Pearce. Many church women participated and lunch was provided at noon with Mrs Travis B Bryan in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Union of the First Baptist Church
J. Webb Howell
Ellen Quick Pearce
Travis B. Bryan
Police Chief W S Martin Improves After Illness
Police Chief W S Martin, who had been ill at his daughter Mrs Paul Dansby's home, shows improvement and expects to resume duties in a few days.
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Martin
Paul Dansby
Brenham Firemen Name Queen for 47th Maifest
Brenham Fire Department selects Miss Mary Edna Carroll daughter of Mr and Mrs J V Carroll as queen of the 47th Maifest at Firemen Park May 27 and 28 Her king is Charles Allen de Ware Jr son of Mr and Mrs Charles A de Ware Both seniors at Brenham High School with a court from the same class The event includes a flower parade coronation and Texas League baseball games Houston vs Galveston scheduled for Maifest days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brenham
Mary Edna Carroll
J. V. Carroll
J. W. Carroll
Dee Ross
Old Park Theatre
Dunbar Affleck
Galveston
Houston
First Baptist Training School Closes After Strong Attendance
The Bly P U Training School held at First Baptist church ran Monday to Friday evening. It enrolled 120 students with 95 percent attendance, totaling 128 in regular attendance. Rev. Jno L Wharton and H P Black led as teacher and educational director and praised the week’s success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BLY. PU
First Baptist Church
Jno. L. Wharton
H. P. Black
Solon of Texas Weds Bryan Gil This Afternoon
Rep. Robt. M. Wagstaff of Abilene and Miss Texas Orms, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Orms, were married at St. Andrew's Episcopal church at 2:30 this afternoon. Orms, a Bryan High School and College of Industrial Arts (Denton) graduate, has taught in Abilene and Fort Worth public schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robt. M. Wagstaff
Abilene
Texas
Taylor County
Miss Texas Orms
George W. Orms
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
Mesdames B. A. Sims
Lyman Reed
Stanley Bran
Fagle seeks account may hold key to purchase
Fagle aims to secure an account that could unlock a desired purchase. Officials indicate the file may contain essential details for completing the transaction and enabling access to the item.
Bryan Girl Weds Abilene Legislator At St Andrews
Miss Tex as Orme daughter of Mr and Mrs George W Orms wed Rep Robt M Wagstaff of Abilene at St Andrew's Episcopal church Bryan. The ceremony followed a rehearsal dinner for Gertrude Sims and Stanley Bransford. The couple planned to reside in Abilene after Wagstaff returns to the Forty second Texas Legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
Texas Orme
George W. Orms
Robt. M. Wagstaff
Abilene
Gertrude Sims
Stanley Bransford
Miss Orms
James Orms
Morvis Williamson
Wagstaff
Daup
Prof. Fuller
Mendelssohn
Austin
Rep. Wagstaff
Bryan
Bryan High School
C. L A
Denton
M. College
Fort Worth
Texas University
J. M. Wagstaff
C. F. Christian
Christian
Highway Short Course Opens At A M College April 9
A M College of Texas announces the seventh annual highway short course to be held April 9 10 and 11 under civil engineering in cooperation with the State highway department. Attendance is expected to exceed 250 with past years seeing 40 in 1926 and 262 in 1930.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway
Ee State Engineers
Enhanee Op
Lily Myers Bible Class Met Monday Night
The February meeting of the Lily Myers Bible Class of the First Baptist Sunday School met Monday night at the home of Mrs. H. L. Durham with Mrs. Durham and Mrs. J. H. Conway as hosts. Presiding was president Mrs. J. G. Minkert with Miss Nanie Berryman as secretary. after business a social hour followed with refreshments. Members and visitors attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lily Myers
First Baptist Sunday School
H. L. Durham
J. H. Conway
J. Camp
W. E. Wimberly
J. G. Minkert
W. C. Fountain
Henry 5. Locke
R. R. Ellis
J. L. Cobb
C. C. Vick
N. F. Lockerd
A. S. McSwain
N. A. Stewart
Nannie Berryman
Velma Graham
Frances Locke
A and M Future Farmers Chapter Sets Year Goals
Texas C H Winkler Chapter of Future Farmers of America at A and M College lists objectives for seniors. Plans include framing pictures of Henry Groseclose and BE R Alexander, aiding Smith Hughes contests, producing news items, visiting local chapters, and hosting a father son banquet with professors as honored fathers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Winkler
Future Farmers of America
Texas
A. and M. College
Henry Grosclose
Future Farmer Movement
Future Fas
Future Farmers
Axg- Hellesias
Criminal Docket Set for February and March Sessions
Judge W. C. Davis set the criminal docket for the February term's third and fourth weeks with cases including Texas versus Terry Luster burglary and Fred Lewis alias Jack burglary. The schedule lists multiple forging, theft, swindling, and liquor offenses through March 6 before Judge Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak McKenzie
W. C. Davis
of Texas
Terry Luster
State of Texas
Fred Lewis
Alias Jack
L. C. Frazier
James Draten
Henry
Pratt) Kouitz
Clarence Taylor
Milton Cross
Judge Colford
M. R. Cole
Willie Thompson
Calvert Red
W. C. Gray
D. K. Jones
Charles Willam
Ed Moore
Ben Mae Hilliard
Jim Lightfoot
Odea DeHart
Dewey Carnes
Royce Carnes
Chas, McNeal
Rufus Vaughan
Bill Wright
Manuel Eden
F. M. Arnold
State of Texans
Robt. Carter
Bryan Man Named For Farm Relief
Weddington left for Saint Louis Missouri to lead farm relief work for several weeks. Director O L Martin, appointed head of Farm Relief in this region, asked telegrams for another Texas man to oversee part of the effort. D J Weddington was appointed by Martin and departed today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weddington
Saint Louis
O. L. Martin
United States
Texas
D. J. Weddington
Martin
Brazos and Houston Couples File Marriage Intent Notices
Brazos county couples Johnvi Findwen and Mary Woods, and Oliver and Alice Sandle, filed notices of intent to marry with County Clerk Jess B. McGee on Monday. Houston pair Arther Nichols and Mary J. Booth also submitted notices to wed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnvi Findwen
Mary Woods
Albert
Oliver
Alice Sandle
Brazos County
Arther Nichols
Mary J. Booth
Houston
Jess B
McGee
Bransford-Sims Wedding Rehearsal Dinner Held in Fort Worth
A Friday rehearsal dinner and Saturday wedding breakfast marked the Bransford-Sims nuptials. Miss Gertrude Sims, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. B A Sims, hosted the eve dinner with 28 guests at the Parker home. The event featured pink and green decor, lace, and a toast announcing engagements of Rep. Robin Wagstaff and Miss Texas Orms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Sims
B. A. Sims
Stanley. Bransford
Fort Worth
Lyman Reed
M. B. Parker
F. L. Henderson
West 26Th Street
Sims
Milton Bransford
Newport
Reed
Ervin Neal
Dallas
Gertrude Jackman
New Orleans
Lovie Longe
Palestine
Martha Harrel
Greenville
Jane Etheridge
Janet Andrews
Temple
J. Presnall Newberry
San Antonio
Katherine Henderson
Texas Orms
Martha Rivers Allen
Louise Cline
Elizabeth Cline
Alis Carey Styles
Kate Parker
Malcomb Powell
Kaufmain
James Ablewich
A. W. Jackman
Emmett Treadgill
Taylor
Robt
M. Wagstaff
Abilene
Pope Poul
T. D. Wilson
Philip Norton
W. B. Cline, Jr
Sam Hoyle, Jr
Wedding Party Attends Groom Elect With Spring Blossom Decor
The groom-elect’s party and Lieut and Mrs J Presnall Newberry of San Antonio attended a ceremony adorned with spring blossoms such as snapdragons stocks and yellow jonquils. Miss Sims gave pink pearl necklaces to attendants and the groom presented each attendant with an apple green tie and handkerchief for the ceremony.
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J. Presnall Newberry
San Antonio
Miss Sims
Masons Plan Washington Birthday Observance in Bryan
Masonic bodies of Bryan announce a February 20 banquet and program at Ibisa Hall College Station to honor George Washington. Rev R L Brown will give the invocation with Geo Purl toast master O O Henderson hosting the event. Dr T O Walton will welcome and Dixie Smith of Houston will present the address George Washington the Mason. The meal is free tickets from O O Henderson and Will K Gibbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Ibisa Hall
College Station
Masonic Bodies of
Bryan
Brazos
O. O. Henderson
Will K. Gibbs
Federation of Churches Plans Prayer Service
The Bryan and Brazos County Federation of Churches announces an all day prayer service for foreign missions on Friday Feb 20 at College Avenue Baptist church. It starts at 10 a.m. lunch is served at noon and Mrs W W Daup of St Andrews Episcopal church leads the program. All churchgoing women are urged to attend.
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Bryan and Brazos County
City Commissioner Election Set For April 7 In Bryan
Bryan city voters will choose all city commissioners on Tuesday April 7. The meeting also updated the livestock roaming ordinance and discussed a spur track by Southern Pacific for a new compressor in the north end. The commission approved C E Griesser as fire chief and Sam Noto as assistant chief, and backed a state highway routing resolution. They authorized floor changes at Bowie and Kemp school projects with bids from Logan and Company H H Christensen and Abilene Construction and approved architect fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryant
City Commission
Southern Pacific Lines
C. E. Griesser
Bryan
Sam Noto
Highway Commission
State Highway Commission
Bowie School
Bowie
Kemp High
Logan and Company
Kemp
H. H. Christensen
Abilene Construction Company
Giesecke
Grand Jury Reports 25 Indictments Felony Offenses
Brazos County Grand Jury led by District Judge W. Davis reported 25 felony indictments, including burglaries, thefts, forgery, highway robbery and swindling. No murder or liquor-law indictments. criminal docket to be set Monday. Jury noted jail and courthouse condition. some matters to be followed up by the county attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
W. ©. Davis
Atate
Davis
Oak McKenzie
Terry Luster
James Darton
Clarence Taylor
Brant Koontz
Locke
Zak
Fred We
Abe
Milton Groce
L. C. Frazier
Willie Thompson
Dink
Wade Hampton
Robert Carter
Brazos Varisco
Bill Wright
Manuel Eden
Dewey Carnes
Morris Schulman
Oden DeHart
Royce Carnes
Frank Crane
Jim Lightfoot
Db. K. Jones
M. Arnold
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First Baptist W. M. A
First Baptist Training School
Solon
Bryan Gil
Fagle
Accoumn
Salon of Texas
St. Andrew's
A-M College
Associated Press
Katherine Silva Cornell
Tulsa
Okla
Robert Oglesby
Jan Drohorowski
Poland
A.& M. Group
Bransford-Sims Party
Masons
Washington
Federation OF Churches
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