Brazos County Living Room Contest and Club News
Five Brazos County 4 H and Extension Service entrants compete in the state living room contest. Judges Mrs. R. Lancaster and Mrs. George Barnes will re-score as projects focus on wise, affordable improvements. Also tributes to Col. Frank P. Holland and notes on Polled Herefords and gopher control advice for farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Demonstration Club
R. Franze
John Sabo
Kurton
Grace Horton
Reliance
Rosa Kopetsky
Rye
J. A. Henry
Bryan
Route 3
Extension Service Women’s Club
R. R. Lancaster
George Barnes
Greater Timpson Day brings leaders and plans for growth
Timpson hosts four meetings led by Sam Eberstadt of Bryan and Brazos county with W N Blanton of the East Texas chamber. They urged agricultural development, warned against peddlers, and outlined chamber efforts to back local growers, dairy and poultry groups while boosting civic cooperation and publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam E. Eberstadt
Bryan
Greater Timpson
Bryan and Brazos County
Chamber of Commerce
Timpson
Eberstadt
Mr. Eberstadt
Mr. Blanton
M. O. McDowell
East Texas Chamber of Commerce
Timpson Territory
East Texas
South
Blanton
A M Consolidated Parent Teacher Association Visiting Day
The College Station Parent Teacher Association invites all parents and friends to visiting day on Friday Feb 24 to inspect classes and pupil work. In Tyler on Feb 21 Mrs Mary Ethel Brannon of Victoria is appointed home demonstration agent for Van Zandt county succeeding Miss Jessie Lee Davin who moves to Scurry county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Teacher Association
Pulpils
Tyler
Mary Ethel Brannon
Victoria
van Zandt County
Jessie Lee Davin
Scurry County
Texas Adds 6250 Miles Of High Tension Lines Since 1925
Texas reports 6200 miles of high tension electric transmission lines up about 2250 miles since 1925. The increase reflects expanded grid capacity and regional demand growth across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Advisors Meet Thursday For Methodist Church Committee
A. M. Waldrop chairs the First Methodist advisory committee meeting set for Thursday at 7:30 PM in the church annex. All members are urged to attend as business of importance will be decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Waldrop
First Methodist Church
T. A. Adams
J. H. Beard
C. M. Bethany
J. W. Black
Wilson Bradley
E. R. Bryant
J. S. Caldwell
R. J. Cole
W. J.coulter
Lee J. Bsuntree
J. B. Priddy
J. N. Dulaney
R. O. Allen
H. C. Fulgham
O. O. Henderson
W. E. Neeley
Deadlock in Senate over Statehood bill and regional notes
Twenty five years ago the Bryan Morning Eagle reports a Senate deadlock on the Statehood bill. The New Mexico Arizona statehood proposal drew opposition as preposterous. Local items include A and M College yell for the battleships at Galveston, and visits from residents such as Frank McConnico Hous ton H H Scott of Navasota Ira Kerr of Corsicana Mrs D D MecCorquodale and Mr and Mrs C M Williamson of San Antonio. Laura Bizzell ill with slow fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Morning Eagle
Senate
New Mexico
Arizona
A. and M. College
Galveston
Texas
Frank McConnico
Houston
H. H. Scott
Navasota
Bryan
T. C. Bittle
College
George Echols
Brazos Valley
Ira J Kerr
Corsicana
D. D. MecCorquodale
Vinton
C. M. Williamson
San Antonio
E. B. Sherrod
T. W. Reed
Harvey
Laura Bizzell
Church Brotherhood Dinner Highlights Bryan History
The article notes an enthusiastic church brotherhood gathering with remarks about community growth tied to churches, a progress update on the church building, and thanks for a fine chicken dinner. Attendees include Tyler Haswell, R. S. Marshall, Miss Etta Peters, Coulter Hoppess, Ray Gardner, Mike Butler, J. B. Christian, H. N. Cochran, and Ty Cobb among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Marshall
Tyler Haswell
R. S. Marshall
Etta Peters
C. R. Gardner
EK. R. Bryant
H. W. Plumb
C. FE. Jenkins
W. A. Deaton
Jack Doane
Coulter Hoppess
Ray Gardner
J. R. Brodnax
Mike Butler
J. B. Christian
J. M. Ferguson
W. E. Neeley
A. 8. McSwain
H. N. Cochran
John S. Caldwell
W. ©. Mitchell
M. M. Erskine
M. FE. McCartney
Jas
W. James
F. E. Lichte
Visitor
J. H. Beard
Poverty Penny Party Invitation At First Baptist Class
An old note invites Friendship Bible Class members to a Poverty Penny Party at Mrs. Charles Griesser’s home Friday at 7:40 PM. Dress as hard luck and bring 16 pennies to raise funds for the new classroom at the Virat Baptist church, with laughter as a remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Bible
First Baptist Sunday School
Charles Griesser
Virat Baptist Church
Acting Governor Barry Miller Takes Oath Pending Moody Return
Lieutenant Governor Barry Miller of Calhas becomes acting governor and will serve until Governor Moody returns from the Southwide cotton acreage reduction conference in Jackson, Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Barry Miller
Calhas
Moody
Jackson
Miss
Texas dairy consumption climbs amid strong growth and production
A Texas dairy report notes per person intake just over 1,000 pounds, 51 percent growth in milk consumption over a decade, and dairy products accounting for about one third of farm value. Texas tops nation in country butter output at 55 million pounds annually and residents drink 5 million gallons of ice cream. Many named individuals are listed among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Mr. Clutter
Bob Irvine
F. D. Fuller
A. S. Ware
S. E. Eberstadt
H. H. Young
A. F. Ainsworth
M. F. Vitopil
Harry Estill
C. M. Hassell
Norman Dansby
R. V. Armstrong
Henry Locke
Ross M
Engineering Conference On Highway Plans At A and M College
The fourth annual Highway Engineering Conference will be held at A and M College of Texas in College Station on March 21 22 and 23 under J T L McNew. Experts will discuss bituminous highways on day one and concrete construction for rural roads and city streets over the next two days. Accommodations are provided at the college hotel with no fees beyond room and board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College
McNew
Aggies Push Razorbacks In Close College Station Clash
Texas A&M coached by Chuck Bassett pushed undefeated Arkansas Razorbacks to the limit before losing 44 to 29 at College Station. The game featured height and experience giving the Razorbacks the edge. One final Aggie game remains against Texas in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Aggies
Chuck Bassett
Arkansas Razorbacks
College Station
Razorbacks
Bassett
Agwie
Longhorns
Colored Teachers Meet On Saturday in Brazos County
The Brazos county colored teachers association will meet at the negro high school in Bryan on Saturday morning February 25 at 9 o clock. Corrine Cans leads the English teaching discussion. County Superintendent D J McDonald and Rev A F Ainsworth speak on the state Board of Education amendment. County Agent Renson will discuss extension service plans. Representative Lee Satterwhite has decided not to run for lieutenant governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Colored Teachers’ Association
Bryan
A. Kemp
Corrine Cans
Prairie View
Wirgan
D. J. McDonald
A. F. Ainsworth
The
Christian Church
Board of Education
Renson
M. Extension Service
Arrests Follow Brazos County Grand Jury Indictments
Brazos county reports many arrests after 24 indictments by the grand jury. The list includes O. J. Walker for murder, Robert Jackson and Rudolph Vela for murders, Otilla Hernandez for murder, Ramon Ramirez and Robert Merza for burglary, Essie McCoy for rape, Velmare Evans for burglary and theft, James Nesbit for unlawful liquor transport and assault, Doc Johnson for railroad car robbery, and Johnny Johnson for robbery.
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Brazos County
O. J. Walker
Pat Underwood
Allenfarm
Robert Jackson
Otis McGrew
Rudolph Vela
Marshall Bullock
Velmare Evans
James Nesbit
Ramon Ramirez
Jack Russell
Doc Johnson
Johnny Johnson
Colbert Mayes
IRS Official to Visit Bryan for Free Tax Filing Aid
Postmaster Charlie Myers announces a representative of the Internal Revenue Department will be at the Chamber of Commerce rooms in Bryan on Tuesday February 28 to help citizens complete their income tax returns. The service is free to taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Myers
Internal Revenue Department
Bryan
Chamber of Commerce Rooms
Missionary Society Session Held at College Meeting
Women’s Missionary Society of College met Monday afternoon led by Mrs. J R McKee with Rev J C Thomson among speakers and Mrs O Watkins assisting. The Missionary Voice lesson was led by Mrs. J C Thomson and several members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of College
O. Watkins
J. R. McKee
J. C. Thomson
Jennie Yates
N. A. Brown
Sue Chapin
C. O. Watkins
F. W. Plunkett
J. C. Thompson
Ernest Gibbons
Harvey Eagle notes church work and school progress
In Harvey February weather clears for planting as B Y P U meetings resume. Chas Pipkin of Beaumont addresses the crowd on Bible work. James Pipkin leads a improving school with Florence Means and Nona Belle Holland. Interscholastic meet set for Bryan College March 16 17. Community updates include visits, cemetery contract, W M A meeting, and stray cattle from Cameron road branded P on hip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey
Chas. Pipkin
Beaumont
James Pipkin
B. Y. Pal
Mr. Pip
Millican
Jim Kincannon Supaay
Kimo Weedon
Hethel
Paing
Bryan Girl Pledges Sigma Kappa Sorority
Miss Ralph ana Searcy of Bryan daughter of Dr C A Searcy and a freshman at Southern Methodist University was pledged by Sigma Kappa sorority last week. Other pledges include Miss Merl Poston Fort Worth Mary Grace Lloyd Dallas Elizabeth Keeney Port Arthur and Marcia Todd Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Ralphana Searcy
Bryan
C. A. Searcy
Southern Methodist University
Sigma Kappa Sorority
Merl Poston
Fort Worth
Mary Grace Lloyd
Elizabeth Keeney
Port Arthur
Marcia Todd
Houson
Dalhart Carloads Shipped Since August Survey Reveals Totals
Dalhart reports 2,693 carloads shipped since August 20, averaging 10 per car after a chamber of commerce survey. Fort Worth forms county theft group to brand chickens to deter poultry thefts. Wahahachie receives 38.5 million onion slips to plant 100 acres in effort to diversify from cotton. Yoakum farmer J R Chapman earns 2000 dollars from livestock truck and poultry with cotton as a side line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalhart
Chamber of Commerce
Fort Worth
Tarrant County
Texas
Yoakum
J. R. Chapman
Lavaca County
Measles Swiftly Affect Cottonwood Church Attendance
A Cottonwood note reports widespread measles reducing church activities. Ezra Wilson’s pneumonia risk, absence of Pastor R L Brown, and substitutions by A M students Neff and W D Bunting mark a diminished Sunday School, B Y P U, and overall participation as the community hopes for recovery and renewed effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cottonwood
Ezra Wilson
Chas
FR. Locke
Marlin
W. D. Bunting
R. L. Brown
Cuero
Mr. Neff
Birthday Party for Rosie and Joe Malik at Malik Home
A surprise party celebrated Rosie Malik and her brother Joe Malik at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Malik on Saturday night February 18. Guests included numerous Maliks and friends with dancing games and refreshments. The mood was festive with best wishes for many more birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Malik
Rosie Malik
Joe Malik
Joe
Carrie Kopecky
Annie Wathuba
Konie Malik
Josephine
A and M College Radio Schedule Announced
The March WTAW program from Texas A and M College in College Station lists daily noonday segments with topics from land preparation and home beautification to dairy science and beef cattle farming. Notable events include a basketball game Texas University vs Texas A and M on March 3 and chapel services the following weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WTAW
Texas A
M. College
College Station
Texas
D. T. Killough
F. W. Hensel
Frank
Jamison
FE. Giesecke
Texas University
Sugareff March Lecture Schedule Highlights Farm Topics
A calendar of lectures and demonstrations runs from March 18 to March 29 focusing on farming practices. Programs include dairy, milking methods, marketing wool, table etiquette, and chemistry in use. Lecturers include J F Rosborough Helen Swift J A Clutter Daniel Russell and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Rosborough
Helen H. Swift
Guardian of the Forest
H. J. Eberly
A. K. Mackey
J. A. Clutter
M. K. Thornton, Jr
J. L. Thomas
Pupils Attend Fat Stock Show At A and M College
All 38 pupils from Woodville school attended the fat stock show at A and M College on Wednesday afternoon. College men guided the group and explained the animals in detail enabling full understanding. Woodville won first prize of 15 dollars for the largest attendance percentage, with Mrs. P. A. Tardyig as teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodville
A. and
M. College
Chamber of Commerce
P. A. Tardyig
Texas Rangers Ordered Back to Duties After Liquor Raid Aid
Two Texas Rangers recalled from Freestone county after aiding local officers in anti liquor operations were ordered to return and resume duty today. The state totals show telephone mileage at 440 276 miles for local and long distance.
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Austin
Texas Rangers
Freestone County
Uiey
Also Mentioned on This Page
C. L. Benson
Lucy A. Givens
Frank P. Holland
Farm and Ranch
Club
American Hereford Journal
Albert Kyle
Burleson & Johns
Whitney
Mr. Kyle
Dean E. J. Kyle
J. A. Moore
Rotary
Brazosle County
Houston Post Dispatch
Board of Directors
Timpson High School
Methodist Church
Bryan Man
East Texas Chamber
W. J. Walker
W. L. West
Lutkin
W. E. Hassler
J. R. Nichols
Timpson Chamber of Commerce
Timpson Orchestra
Tennessee
A. & M. Consolidated Parent-Teacher Ass'n
Twnty
Aggies
Lee Satterwhite
Odessa
Amarillo
Satterwhite
Internal Revenue Official
Woman’s Missionary of College
Cameron Vanel Road
Howard
Sam Palermo
Rosie
Ettloa
Het
Eleus
Bawth Pale
Wba
HOU Telephones
Wileh Dihwnd
Hell Telephones
Taanay Aye
Company
Ballard W. George
Navarro County
Alvin Odsley
United States Senate
C. E. Gatlin
R. C. Dunn
E. E. Vezey
A. L. Darnell
E. Gibbons
Frank S. Johnson
S. R. Gammon
M. F. Thurmond
R. R. Reppert
O. M. Ball
R. M. Sherwood
R. Wright
Frank 5S
Tarif
France
V. K
S. A. McMillan
K. H. Reid
Frank S. Jamison
Europe
S. R. Gammon Jr
Sunshine Hatcheries
W Kasmeter
Uryan
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