Woman Receives 15 Year Death Sentence in Farm Murder Case
Mrs. Salisbury confessed to torch murder of Charles Salisbury at his farm last August. She was sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to a charge tied to the death. District Attorney and judges discussed the case and venue changes before final sentencing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eys
Niy
Grimes Ange
Ter
Bass
Salisbury
Sentor
Raymond
Texas
Inville Meeting Attended by Regional Baptists
Members of two Baptist churches in Madisonville and the Creath Brazos nation met today at Madisonville First Baptist Church. Attendees included Mrs. W. B. Brea ey Smith, Mesdames M. T. Reese, Sam C. McNeely, Jim Riley, J. Richard Ward, T. C. Bailey, H. L. sses, Marjorie Nelson Martin, and many from Albrooks. Andrew and Mrs. son and others from Newton were also present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madisonville
W. E. Wimberley
Newton
Robbery: Man Kidnapped and Forced into Car Near Hillsboro
A. S. resident of Hills Mills was kidnapped while waiting in his car near a service at a filling station. Two men hijacked him and drove about three miles toward Hillsboro before forcing him to walk away. They fled with undisclosed cash after an apparent struggle. The sheriff’s office is investigating with few details on the attackers or the vehicle.
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A. S
Hills- Mills
Kidmen
First Baptist
Worth Highway
Hillsboro
Claimy
Feef
Smith
Les
Revival Services This Week At Gospel Mission Mission
McAdams an evangelist conducts revival sermons at the Gospel Mission this week. He preaches on The Spirit with Sunday services drawing a crowd for the ongoing revival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAdams
Eek
Brazos County 4 H Club News Delivers Livestock Plans and Wardrobe Tips
The Brazos County 4-H scene covers praise for club cooperation from Kansas City office staff, ongoing discussions on reviving a county livestock association, and a push for an exhibit hall at the American Legion fair. Messages highlight pioneer history talks, foundation patterns for club members, and tips on early gardening and garden space efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Fair Association
Bryan
Terracing Program Expands in Canaan Community
Madison Bradley, a prominent terracing demonstrator on the Negro farm, buys a Martin ditcher to support the planned terracing campaign. Farmers across the county push to join the program after observing benefits on nearby plots. The agent schedules summer terracing as the season proceeds, with many farms already lined up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Bradley
Canaan
Martin Ditcher
Local Advice Urges Farmers to Choose Nearby Corn
In selecting corn for planting, the agent warns farmers to avoid corn grown too far north. July heat often harms cool northern varieties, risking failure. Select corn grown as near to the locality as possible.
Community councils must file with farm agent by February
A clea r deadline requires every organized community council to be in the office of the Negro farm agent by the last day of February. Communities not organized by then are ineligible to join the County Council of Agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Council of Agriculture
County 4-H Demonstration Club Sees 25 Percent Growth
Fifteen adult garden and pantry demonstrators and ten special vegetable and 4-H pantry club girls plus county home demonstrators report a boost from the past year. A pantry of canned foods is seen as improving health and profit. There are 96 women and girls planting seeds in hotbeds and cold frames for an early spring garden including cabbage peppers and tomatoes.
County Home Demonstration Council Sets Saturday Meeting
The County Home Demonstration Council will hold its regular meeting on Saturday February 25 at 10 A M in the county agents office. A method demonstration on how to conduct a home demonstration club meeting will be given by the home agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Pate
Harvey Home Demonstration Club
County Home Demonstration Council
4-H Bedroom Demonstrator Shares Space Saving Closet Idea
Eula M. Cunningham, 4-H bedroom demonstrator for the Post Oak community, describes building a wall closet from a square closet in her room to gain space. She quotes the motto Good things always come to those who work and asks if 4-H club girls are busy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eula M. Cunningham
Post Oak
Eula
Rye 4-H Club Names Cotton Plan Speaker at Rye Meeting
Rye 4 H Club of Rye held a well attended meeting on Tuesday February 19 after a regular session. H E Smith introduced three A M College students C A Lidwell G C Froebese and N A McNeil with McNeil giving the main talk on the 1935 cotton plan. Joe Merka announced Rye community business and the club earned 220 dollars from a recent dance for club profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
4-H Club
Rye
H. E. Smith
A. and M. College
C. A. Lidwell
G. C. Froebese
N. A McNeil
McNeil
Mr. Smith
Joe Merka
Rye Club
Baby Girl Born Amid Flu and Fire Scare
Mrs. Fred Walker tests flu illness while a newborn girl joins the family. Fire nearly destroyed J A Wilson home from a spark. they extinguished it. Storm damage prompts rebuilding as communities rally. Jack and George Leighman receive a Sunday School baby shower on Feb 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Walker
George Leighman
Rudolph Kindt
J. T. Griffin
Jess Roten
Prospect
Willie Boateallie
Bryan
Rube McDonald
Steeles Store Hosts Zone 2 Teachers Meet and Social
Zone 2 Brazos County teachers gathered Saturday morning for a meeting followed by refreshments at Steeles Store. Local families and residents including the Varisco, Scarmardo, Pollock, and Wallin households were noted visiting relatives in Hearne Mumford and Marlin. A death is reported for Mr. Olander of Hearne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Steele’s
Jerry Smith
Smetana
Smith
Jack Wallin
John McCowen
Vert Moddra
Jennié¢ Pollock
Caldwell
O. T. Pollock
Tony Angonia
Luke Scarmado
Hearne
Jack Depuma
Louise Varisco
Mumford
Luke Scarmardo
F. L. Salvato
Pete Morello
San Antonio
Petty Newberry
Kathleen Stiles
London
England
W. Sims
Tony Varisco
Joe Varisco
Anthonette Varisco
Marlin
Dominek Salvaggio
Dallas
Roger Collette
Luke Collette
Westbrook
Charley Cotronia
Olander
Kurten Evangelical Church Notices and Events
Zion Evangelical church services will be in English with Sunday school at regular time. Rev. F C Anderson, pastor. Evangelical League meets at 2 15 Miss Margaret Franze reports on Japan and her people a missionary book from 1934. Friday at 8 00 Evangelical League presents the play Done In Oil at Kurten high school auditorium proceeds go to the League treasury.
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Kurten
Zion Evangelical Church
F.C. Anderson
The
Evangelical League
Margaret “Franze
Japan
Kurten High School
Legion To Meet In Laredo For Washington Birthday Fete
Laredo hosts the thirty seventh annual Washington's birthday celebration February 21 to 23 with the American Legion divisions and district conventions. A grand street parade on February 22 features about a thousand Legionnaires and drum and bugle corps from across Texas. Mexican and United States military bands from Nuevo Laredo and Fort Sam Houston join the frontier Olympics teams from Texas universities, as Nuevo Laredo plans a bullfight and a cross border ceremony at the international bridge.
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Laredo
American Legion
Texas
Grand Street
Nuevo Laredo
Mexico City
United States Army
Fort Sam Houston
Mexico
University of Texas, Texas A. & M
Rice Institute
International Bridge
Rio Grande
Boundary Monument
Marriage Licenses Hubert Skinner and Leta Dowell
Hubert S. Skinner married Leta Faye Dowell in a civil license ceremony. The couple received their license in a local courthouse, marking a formal union between the two individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert .S.skinner
Leta Faye Dowell
Bryan Daily Reflects Broad Local Social Scene
A parade of the Bryan area residents and visitors fills the pages with travel from Whee lock to Bryan and Conroe. Notables include Mr. and Mrs. Novonad and Milberger party, Dr. J. M. Witt illness, and Mrs. H. Young with daughter Elane. Local officials J. M. Ferguson and area farmers also figure in day’s activity.
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A. C. Novonad
Vince Milberger
Wheelock
Bryan
Emmett Lewis
San Antonio
Brves
Ellie Jr
Iola
G. D. Holland
Jack
George, Jr
Atlanta
Fannie Holland
J. M. Conway
W. E. Terrell
Warren Hartzfield
Waco
Young
Mrs. Allen
Lucian Sandifer
Evelyn
Houston
J. W. Sandifer
S. C. Hart
Claude Sowell
Jean
Dallas
W. G. Sowarby
Erwin Christian
Allen Academy
Christian
John H. Jones
Galveston
John Seeley Hospital
Corpus Christi
Ed S. Arneson
Temple
Child Health Leaders Meet in Austin
Leaders in child health and protection will gather in Austin February 21 22 and 23 for the third statewide conference. About thirty child welfare agencies and counties will send delegates to the event chaired by T H Shelby dean of the University of Texas Division of Extension. The conference is expected to be the most interesting yet on the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
T. H. Shelby
University of Texas Division of Extension
Shelby
Kidneys Must Clean Out Acids and Toxins
An advertisement explains kidneys filter acids and wastes, urging readers to avoid irritant drugs. It promotes Cystex with a guaranteed prescription-like claim, promising vitality in four hours and a money-back guarantee if the bottle is returned empty.
Growing Large Dahlias From Seed
The article explains cultivating dahlias from seed as a frugal, exciting hobby. It notes Unwin and Coltness varieties as dwarf, true to type, easy to start in boxes or cold frames. Large flowering types require more care, with sowing indoors, transplanting, and staking.
Nature Notes on Mammoth Cave National Park Plans
Mammoth Cave Kentucky to become a National park after land title work is completed. The Wildlife Division warns against artificial feeding of wild animals noting reduced stamina and range problems.
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Mammoth Cave
Kentucky
Animal Kingdom
Wildlife Division
National Park Service
Postponed Musical Program at Stephen F. Austin High
Musical program at Stephen F. Austin high school auditorium postponed from Thursday this week to Thursday February 28. Program features students and community members in performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen F. Austin High School
Reading on safe laxatives for children and constipation
The text argues for regulated liquid laxatives to safely treat constipation in children. It promotes Dr Galdwell's Syrup Pepsin containing senna and cascara as a gentle, nonhabit forming option and says proper dosing reduces over time until regular bowels are achieved. It urges doctors and druggists use and understand proper amounts.
Bronco Choral Club to Perform Concert
The program will feature numbers by the Bronco Choral Club. A male quartet a clarinet trio and vocal and instrumental numbers are on the bill for the high school event.
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Bronco Choral Club
Counterfeit Coin Cache Found Under Brady Residence
Officers hunt owner of hidden cache of counterfeit coins discovered by children under a Brady residence. The stash included about a dozen half dollars a quarter and several unfinished dimes wrapped in a tobacco sack. No clues lead to the person who hid the money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brady Brady
Mce- Culloch County
Brady
Youth from Richmond Receives West Point Appointment
James Gordon Scott of Richmond was announced Saturday as a cadet prospect for the United States Military Academy. Scott, son of R. E. Scott superintendent of Richmond public schools, is a junior at Sam Houston State Teachers College and was named to the academy by Congressman Mansfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Gordon Scott
Richmond
United States Military Academy
Scott
R. E. Scott
Richmond Public Schools
Sam Houston State Teachers College
Mansfield
Appointee’s West Point Port Set For July 1
Prof. and Mrs. R. E. Scott the parents of the appointee are listed as likely known figures in the area having formerly lived in Bryan and Brazos county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
R. E. Scott
Bryan
Brazos County
Plea to Save Thousands of Elm Trees From Dutch Disease
The American Society of Landscape Architects urged continued federal aid to combat Dutch elm disease threaten ing thousands of eastern elms. President C D Taylor warned the disease arrived in the U S two years ago via diseased trees and is spreading rapidly. The group said funds will exhaust in April and only Congress action can halt the loss by removing infected branches.
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Thousan
American Society of Landscape Architects
Washington, D. C
C. D. Taylor
Cleveland
United States
Congress
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C. L. Benson
J. E. Covey
Benson
Livestock Association
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By H. K. Harnsbury
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