Newlyweds Brought Into Court on Bench Warrant
A Brazos county district court judge held a wedding themed sentencing for Constable Reed and his bride after they pleaded guilty to contempt of court for marrying without permission. The couple were paroled for life on a $1,000,000 recognizance, with a china gift presented by the Brazos County Bar Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
W. C. Bavis
Brazos County District Court
Horace Reed
Davis
Fol. Henderson
W. S. Barron
Mr. Barron
Tennyson
Qak McKenzie
Reed
Barren
Brazos County Bay Association
Barrdn
Constable Reed
College approves group life insurance for Texas A and M staff
A group life and disability insurance plan for about 1100 Texas A and M College employees and branches, totaling 2 355 000, was awarded to Southwestern Life Insurance Co of Dallas by the college board. The plan, developed by a college committee led by Dean F Belton and a board committee led by Walter G Lacy, aims to start by April 1 with reduced premiums for eligible staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Texas Ta. & M. College
Southwestern Life Insurance Company of
Dallas
Dean F. ©. Belton
Walter G. Lacy
Waco
Southwestern
Texas
Son of Sheriff Horace Reed Weds Mae Cole at Quiet Morning Ceremony
The wedding occurred at 0:30 a.m. Sunday with Rev. Gordon Watts officiating at the First Presbyterian Church. Relatives and intimate friends attended at the Ogier home, followed by a wedding dinner at noon at Sheriff J. H. Reed's residence. The couple will reside in their newly furnished cottage in Travis Park Addition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monmles
Gordon Watts
First Presbyterian Church
Horace Reed
Mae Cole
Thos
Ogier
J. H. Reed
1625 Texas Boys Seek Tickets to Vocational Day
Some 1625 boys from eighty five Texas high schools and their vocational agricultural teachers have asked for tickets to Vocational Agricultural Day on March 7 at the Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock Show in Fort Worth. The crowd will tour as guests of the show on opening day. more schools and project entries explain the surge in demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Texas
Fort Worth
J. C. Dykes
Texas A.&m. College
Mr. Dykes
FH. Winkler
School of
FE. R. Alexander
Texas A. & M. College
Deeds Filed for Right-of-Way on Highway 21 West of Bryan
Deeds for right-of-way land on Highway 21 west of Bryan are arriving at the office of County Judge A. B. McSwain. Only a few property holders have not yet given deeds or agreed to do so. Recent deed givers include Frank Eglinie Bradley Estate L. N. Yeagey Joe Worford Frank Sarsores Frank Lero Jr and Frank Koemah.
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Highway No. 21
Bryan
A. 8. McSwain
Frank Eglinie
Bradley Estate
L. N. Yeagey
Joe Worford
Frank Sarsores
Frank Lero, Jr
Frank Koemah
Woman of Bryan Fractures Arm In Fall Sunday
Mrs H O Boatwright fractured her right elbow Sunday afternoon after stepping from a car in the Bryan garage. Her daughter Mrs Travis B Bryan accompanied her at the time. An X ray at the hospital this morning confirmed the break and she is in pain. Coulter Hoppess returned to Baylor University Waco after a weekend in Bryan with his grandmother Mrs J W Coulter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
H. O. Boatwright
Coulter Hoppess
Baylor University
Waco
J. W. Coulter
Farmers Told to Watch Hogs for Cholera in Brazos County
Dr. F D Porter of the U S Bureau of Animal Industry and the Texas Sanitary Live Stock Commission urged Brazos county farmers to inspect hogs for cholera and to verify sources before buying. He cited recent cases of immune seeming hogs dying soon after purchase and noted cholera activity north and east of Bryan.
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Brazos County
F. D. Porter
United States Bureau of Animal Industry
Texas Sanitary Live Stock Commission
Bryan
Porter
Drunken Driver Fred Luster Fined by District Court
Fred Luster, a Black man, was fined in district court after a drunken driving charge. Judge W. Davis imposed the penalty following the October arraignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Luster
W. Davis
Burglary Verdicts Prompt Suspended Prison Terms
Three men found guilty of burglary in district court for breaking into the Charles Locke store at Zak months ago received suspended sentences. James Draton got five years, Henry R. Kouitz and Clarence Taylor three years each. Judge Colford faced trial on forgery and passing a forged instrument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puestay
Thre Negroes
Charles Locke
Zak
James Draton
Henry R. (Pratt) Kouitz
Clarence Taylor
Colford
Hail Threatens Spring Blossoms
Budding fruit trees and flowers faced a gusty day with north wind and rain as hail and sleet began to fall. Despite the severe weather the temperature stayed high enough that the hopeful vegetation may avoid damage.
Ministers preach ten days at Navassota First Baptist
Rev. Jno L Whorton of Bryan assists Rev W N Purcell in a ten day revival at the First Baptist Church Nav asota beginning Wednesday night February 25 with Whorton preaching during the series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jno. L. Whorton
First Baptist Church
W. N. Purcell
Navasota
Whorton
4-H Club Meeting At Kings Highway
A large crowd attended the Boys and Girls 4-H Club gathering at Kings Highway on Saturday evening. Secretary Wilmer R. McCullough and Luther Broadway directed a forty minute program of games and music. Pupils from the school gave a Washington’s birthday recital. Miss Caroline Kern returned to Bryan after visiting Houston and Galveston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kings Highway
Wilmer R. McCullough
Bryan and Byazds County
Farmers, bankers, and merchants meet at LaSalle Hotel
Thirty eight Brazos county business leaders gathered at the LaSalle Hotel for a chamber of commerce luncheon to discuss high value farm and community projects. J H Stanford opened the meeting stressing urban rural ties and mutual interests. H H Williamson outlined the agricultural committee’s role in aiding farmers to bring projects to success. County Agent Beason urged town country cooperation and breaking down barriers between communities. Poultryman V J Boriskie spoke on living at home in Texas agriculture.
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Brazos County
LaSalle Hotel
Bryan and
J. H. Stanford
Chamber of Commerce
Court House
Main Street
Stanford
Agricultural Committee
H. H. Williamson
C. L. Beason
Beason
V. J. Boriskie
College Station
Texas A. & al
Lynn Sample
Tabor
Benson
Joe Merka
Smetana
P. L. Barron
Millican
Bryan
R. BE. Karper
Texas A. & M. College
J. C. Webb
Lilly Creamery Company
J.B. Priddy
S. I. Dowling
College
H. O. Ferguson
I. E. Karper
Geo. G. Adams
G. G. Foster
Rt. No. 4
Mit Dansby
Seab Keith
Kurten
James Whaley
Z. L. Jones
Reliance
Travis B. Bryan
W. F. Gelber
J. A. Rychlik
Edge
E. W. Crenshaw
C. N. Shepardson
L. Benson
Roy Robinson
Steeles
W. R. McCulloch
Blage A. Scarmado
E. E. Yeager
J. B. Priddy
M. L. Parker
W. J. Boriskie
Ed S Martin
County farmers hear talks on farming plan and pasture use
Speakers praise a balanced farm program and urge urban rural cooperation. They stress home living, pasture improvement to better land use, and forage for dairy cows. Officials note grain sorghum trials and a Bryan area dairy market, with tomato and potato plantings planned.
Funeral Service This Afternoon For Bryan Woman
Mrs. Sallie A. Payne died at home of her son Dr. J W Payne in Bryan after years of invalidism. Born in Vaiden Mississippi August 20 she was 82 years 6 months and 4 days old. She lived in Bryan over 45 years and was a First Christian member. Rev Arthur A Hyde and Rev W W Daupp conducted the services at the McCulloch Dansby chapel with burial in Bryan city cemetery. Surviving are son Dr J W Payne brother John M Caldwell and sister Mrs Mary A Wyse all of Bryan.
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Sallie A. Payne
J. W. Payne
East 28Rd Street
Vaiden
Mississippi
First Christian Church
Arthur A. Hyde
W. W. Daup
Saint Andrews Episcopal Church
McCulloch-Dansby
Bryan City
John M. Caldwell
Mary A. Wyse
Bryan
Henry
Mainly About Folks Mainly About Folks From Tuesdays Taily
Bryan social notes list visits and travels of residents and guests including Bobby Griesser recovering after a mastoid operation in Marlin, Col Alvin W. Ousley and Chas Taylor of Dallas, and various locals visiting or staying with friends. Names include Jane Reynolds Doris Frankin, John Mangrum Gause, H J Kenneth Rockdale, Elmer Dodson, Kilgore oil interests, J B Priddy, Brazos County Truck Growers, and many local hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. E. Griesser
Marlin
Bobby Griesser
Mr. Griesser
Chas. S. Talor Company
Dallas
Bryan
Liberty County
Jane Reynolds
Doris
Franklin
Nannie Rohde
J. Tom Smith
John Mangrum
Gause
H. J. Kenneth
Rockdale
Charley Locke
Zak
Elmer Dodson
H. G. Umland
Kilgore
M. E. Wallace
J. B Priddy
Brazos County Truck Growers’ Association
Austin
Jim Warren
Houston
Frank Fuller
Emmett Street
Ursuline Avenue
Influenza spread prompts preventive remedy claim
A clipped advisory warns of influenza spread and promotes using 666 Salve for babies as a preventive measure. The text urges checking colds immediately and adopting 666 Salve to ward off illness.
Local Social Roundup Notes Weekend Visits and Visits
End their daughter Mrs Dan Hudson and the baby daughter from Houston. John Young and Jack Henderson were among the business visitors in Mrs Walter Myers and son of Houston are weekend guests of Mr and Mrs H G Umland and Mrs Myers father Wells Weintzel. Mr and Mrs L H Bartz and Mrs J E Stanford expect to go to Waco on Sunday to attend the annual convention of the 11th District American Legion in Texas and its Auxiliary. Mrs C A Vernon daughter of Sheriff and Mrs J H Reed arrived today from Alexandria La for a visit with them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lily Scott
Franklin
W. R. Scott
College Avenue
R. B. Grant
Ursuline Avenue
Nelson J. Waters
John Cuthrel
Billy Cuthrell
Charles
John Tarleton College
Stephenville
Z. W. Holloman
Oklahoma ‘City
Holloman
Ed Thompson
Cameron Mo
Bryan
J. F. B. Rawcliffe
la Salle Hotel
A. E. Walker
Dorothy
Mary Beth
Cleburne
T. F. Yates
Larry McGee
Houston
Justice J. T. McGee
Luke Patronella
Eagle Pass
T. E. Ormon
Tom Powers
Arthur L. Simpson
North Zulch
L. L. Simpson
Jane Brazelton
Waco
A. Benbow
Frank
el Paso
J. L. Hensarling
Goree Neeley
Wellbern
B. H. Reid
College
Fred Gambrell
Leona
Delia
Frances
H. G. Umland
Seldon Ellis
M. E. Wallace
Mr. Wallace Jr
Kilgore
Hilda Curry
W. T. Tally
Minnie Rambo
Margaret
T. A. Sweeney
Bob Meadows
G. B. Harris
J. G. Minkert
Dan Hudson
John Young
Jack Henderson
Walter Myers
Myers
Wells Weintzel
IL. H. Bartz
J. E. Stanford
11Th District
American Legion
Texas
C. A. Vernon
Sheriff
J. H. Reed
Alexandria
Washington Program at Stephen F. Austin High
The American Legion Auxiliary sponsored a patriotic program honoring George Washington at Stephen F. Austin high school. Students William Nash Elizabeth Sloop Mary Martha Black spoke on Washington's life and work. A portrait of Washington was presented to the school by Ethel Ferguson and accepted by Prof. Sloop.
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George Washington
American Legion Auxiliary
A. S. McSwain
Stephen F. Austin
Wesa Weddington
McSwain
G. W. Griner
Allen Academy
Washington
William Nash
Elizabeth Sloop
Mary Martha Black
Sloop
Morris Wilcox l
Jola Barron
America
Little Miss Ruth White Recovers From Arm Injury
Little Miss Elba Ruth White daughter of Mr and Mrs J H White Jr is recovering after a fall at home caused a gash on her left forearm from broken glass in the grass The stitches were removed by the attending surgeon today
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elba Ruth White
J. H. White Jr
Bry an Welcomes Rockdale Visitors From Long Family
J. H. Long Henry Long and Mr and Mrs M H Jackson of Rockdale visited Bryan over Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Long
Henry Long
M. H. Jackson
Rockdale
Bryan
Cotton Seed Fellows Set to Run Four Industry Fellowships
Four graduate fellowships in industrial chemistry at Texas A and M will be continued for 1931 32. Each $600 fellowship is funded by the National Cottonseed Products Association and the Texas Cottonseed Crushers Association, with papers from fellows to be published in bulletin form. Funds also support laboratory equipment and research by professor M K Thornton Jr. The industry has donated about $15,000 in gear, and fellowship awards over the past three years total about $8,400.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bagley College Station
A. and M. College of Texas
Vo Ued
National Cottonseed Products Association
Texas Cottonseed Crushers Association
C. C. Hedees
School of Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Hedges
M. K. Thornton Jr
Theindustry
Weekly Mercury Low Point Recorded in Bryan College Area
The week ended last Wednesday featured the coolest 24 hour period in the Bryan College area. Rainfall totaled .89 inches, all from Sunday. Temperatures ranged from a high near 73 and a low around 46 on Wednesday with other days around 69 to 72 highs and mid 60s to mid 40s lows.
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Mercury
Bryan
College
Bryan minister to speak at Wichita Falls convention
Rev. Arthur A. Hyde pastor of the First Christian church will conduct the afternoon devotional on Wednesday May 13 during the Texas state convention of Christian churches. The convention runs May 12 through May 15 at the First Christian church in Wichita Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur A. Hyde
First Christian Church
Christian Churches
Texas
Wichita Falls
Jury nullifies damage award in train crossing negligence case
The jury in Brazos County awarded Mrs. Lee Jd. Rountree $2525 against I G N Railroad. It also found railroad employees not negligent for the crossing obstruction with a train car blocking the highway near Hearne on February 13 1929. The case extended over days, and the railroad may seek judgment in its favor or a new trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Jd. Rountree
I. G.N. Railroad Company
Cempun
Davis
Brazos County
Rountree
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Mr. Ayrton
Hiway
H. E. Rowbottom
Harry E. Rowbottom
Indiana
Caroline Kern
Galveston
Bryan C. C
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Bryan High Boys
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