Surrendered killer shot rival husband after alleged attack
In Brazos County, Willie Lovell was shot and killed by his son in law Davis after a confrontation at the Davis dairy. Davis, held without bond after an examining trial, claimed self defense and said Lovell had threatened him with a knife. Lovell’s death follows prior family tensions and allegations of abuse, with Ruby Davis detailing the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne
Ryan
Lovell
M3 E Davis
Sidi
Lovelly
Bryan
Sherif
Davis
Wade Miles
Ruby Davis
Davis Place
Ruby
Oak Mess
J. T. McGee
Roma Lovell
Roma
Oe Yard
Veil
Loy
BL. L. Lovell
Waxahachie
Castoria Trusted for Colic and Constipation Relief
Classic兒 advertisement extols Castoria as a gentle medicine for children. It promises easy tasting formula for colic and diarrhea and claims to regulate bowels without harsh effects. The ad notes genuine bottles bear a physician signature and warns against inferior imitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castoria
Tecipe
Chany Fletcher
Negro Pastor Starts Drilling Oil Well Near Somerville
A wildcat oil operation is set to begin on land owned by Rev. E. M. Bracey a colored pastor four miles from the Washington county line Burleson county near Somerville Texas. Machinery is on the ground for RE M Bracey Well No 1 with funding reportedly secured and drilling to start promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RE. M. Bracey
Washington County
Burleson County
Somerville
E. M. Bracey
Real estate transfer in Franklin records Kay Hassell to Sylvia Cooper
Robertson county courthouse records in Franklin list a 1 acre real estate transfer from Kay Hassell et al to Sylvia Cooper with stated consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robertson County
Court House
Franklin
Kay Hassell
Sylvia Cooper
Navasota Youth Clarence Goodman Dies After Short Illness
Clarence Goodman aged 20 son of Charles Goodman of Navasota died at Hunnicutt Clinic on North Main Street after a brief illness. He was visiting the Phillips family in Bryan when convulsions struck Friday night. Funeral services set for Sunday at 4 p.m. from his father's Navasota home with burial in Navasota cemetery. He previously worked at D L Wilson Motor Company and is survived by step-siblings. Ambulance from Lindley Undertaking Company transported the body from Navasota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Goodman
Charles Goodman
Vasota
Hunnicutt
North Main Street
Mad Goodman
Johnny Phillips
Pixar
Phillips
Clarence
Goodman
Charly Goodman
Navasota
Bryan
D. L. Wilson Motor Company
Lindley Undertaking Company
N Yasota
Charles Coodihan
Funeral Service Held Today for Tabor Resident
Funeral services for William Edgar Elliott 69 ay of Tabor were held at 3 p m at Alexander church. He died in Dallas on Jan 7 after a brief illness. Elliott leaves two sons Curtis of Bryan and Robert of Hearne and four daughters Mrs John Walker Mrs Ray Smith Mrs R F Crenshaw and Mrs Milton Rice all of Tabor. Pallbearers were E W Crenshaw John McCallum W O Holmes J D Martin Bond Francis J E Covey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Edgar Elliott
Abor
Dallas
Bryan
McCulloch- Dansby Co
C. M. Smith
North College Avenue
East 23Rd Street
Curtis Elliott
John Walker
Ray Smith
R. F. Crenshaw
Sll
Tabor
Milton Rice
Mr. Elliott
E. W. Crenshaw
John McCallum
W. O. Holmes
J. D. Martin
Bond Francis
J. E. Covey
Brazos Resident on Honeymoon Visits Family in Bryan
Mr. and Mrs. Charley Hall recently honeymooning since December 23 visited T. P. Hall and family at Steep Hollow and Adel Hall and N. L. McCulloughs in Bryan. They wed December 28 in San Antonio with Vera Lee Rongnier as bride. After a trip to Monterrey they returned to Bryan and plan to live in Poteet near San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Hall
Hall
T. P. Hall
Steep Hollow
Adel Hall
N. L. McCullough
Bryan
Vera Leeeee + Rongnier
Oak
Poteet
First Baptist Church
San Antonio
I. E. Gates
McSwain Seeks Third Term After Early Error
County Judge A S McSwain is reported in Monday's Eagle to seek a second term. The notice clarifies he has already served two terms and is now pursuing a third term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. McSwain
The
Eagle
Rainfall and Hail Hit Bryan With Severe Overnight Downpour
Rain fell heavily in Bryan from Sunday into Monday night with hail and minor flooding. Reported totals include 2.1 inches on Monday night and 0.4 inches on another night. Residents woke to a severe downpour that disrupted sleep and caused street flooding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
4 H Club Notes and Farm News in Brazos County
County Agent C L Benson and Home Demonstration Agent Lucy Givens highlight opportunities for Brazos County 4 H members. The program offers trips to the Short Course Dallas Fair Chicago and Washington and promotes self government. Eligibility covers boys and girls ages 10 to 20. Prepare a new member list for your school or club and submit to your teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Benson
Lucy Givens
Chicago
Washington
Terracing Helps Brazos County Farms Fight Soil Wash
Heavy rains worsen soil loss across Brazos county farms yet well built terraces show their value on Bud Wilson Tabor Henry Koontz Davidson Edge Fritz Severa McCallum King s Highway Patronella Woodville and others. The College provides a free schedule to help farmers adjust, and a $30 prize is offered for the best 4‑H poultry exhibit at the American Legion Fair next fall to boost club interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Thomas
Bud Wilson
Tabor
Henry Koontz
Zack
Robert Davidson
Edge
Fritz Severa
Rye
John McCallum
Fritz Kindt
King’s Highway
Charlie Patronella
Woodville
Buchanan Seeks Second Term As County Commissioner
Claude A. Buchanan of Brazos county announces for a second term as county commissioner subject to the Democratic primary. A native of the fourth precinct, he previously served 1916 to 1920, was elected again two years ago, and has focused on highway improvements and widening lateral roads across the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude A. Buchanan
Brazos County
Kurten
Buchanan
Membership Goal For 1932 Reached By Legion Post
The American Legion Auxiliary of Earl Graham Post 159 reports a successful meeting. Membership exceeded the 1932 quota with 106 members already signed. Soldiers in Veterans hospitals sent thanks for Christmas boxes. a bridge tournament was approved for planned future date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Earl Graham
Legion
Smetana Boys Basketwork Tops Travis Juniors in Mixed Results
Smetana senior boys beat Bryan High second string 29 20 while losing 16 17 to Travis Outlaws. Girls junior high beat Bryan juniors 44 4. junior boys and girls fell to Travis 3 24 and 19 20. Smetana players listed include Lois McKalip Bettie Zemanek and others. A community dance to raise athletic funds is planned for January 18 at Fountain Hall. A&M Consolidated game scored 8 2 for Smetana on January 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan High
Travis Outlaws
Travis
Smetana
Schoo
Bryan High School
Lois Mc
J. A. Cahill
Wylie Higgs
Irene
A. L. Higgs
J. J. Holik
Ella Mae
Julia
L. J. Bolmenski
John Buchanan
Sam Buchanan
Sie‘gert
W. G. Henderson
Kurten
Britten L. Henderson
Robert John
Roland Persons
H. C. Henderson
J. J. Corte
Hearne
John Stabler
Old Fountain Hall
Smetana High School
M. Consolidated
Smetana Boys
Hotel Furniture Turned Over in Lieu Back Rent
Officers of the LaSalle Hotel Company, in bankruptcy, abandoned the hotel personal property including all furnishings. They turned the assets over to LaSalle Properties in lieu of rent due up to the start of the bankruptcy. The Houston conference included R. W. Howell, Wilson Bradley, and Robert W. Armstrong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaSalle Hotel Company
LaSalle
Houston
R. W. Howell
the Properties Corporation
Wilson Bradley
Robert YV. Armstrong
City Manager names acting police chief in Bryan
City Manager R G Williams announced the appointment of K T Tillis of the Bryan police force as acting chief. This action follows the Wednesday replacement of Police Chief W S Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Williams
K. T. Tillis
Bryan
W. S. Martin
Amoma Class Elects Officers At Col lege Avenue Baptist
The Amoma Class of College Avenue Baptist held its monthly meeting at Miss Tola Barr’s home. Officers elected for the quarter were Edna Pearl Ramsey president Annie Ruth Ware vice president Iola Barron secretary treasurer and Ethel Wallin Leporer. Betsy Searcy and Alice Hamilton were visitors. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Avenue Baptist Church
Tola Barr
Carroll
Edna Pearl Ramsey
Annie Ruth Ware
Iola Barron
Ethel Wallin
Betsy Searcy
Alice Hamilton
Brazos county dairyman in murder charge after fatal shooting
Sheriff Wayne Davis of Brazos county waived a preliminary hearing on a murder charge over the shooting of Willie Lovell at the Davis home. Bond set at 1500 dollars. grand jury to convene in February. Jury room crowded as the widow of Lovell and family attended.
Frenzied Financier Sipes Jailed After Bad Check Spree
G W Sipes radiator repairman from Bryan is jailed in Brazos County after passing bad checks totaling about ten dollars to local merchants. Sheriff J H Reed and County Attorney Oak MacKenzie pursued the case. Sipes promised to cover funds but failed, returning with only seven dollars after a Parker Lumber Company visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos Co
G. W. Sipes
Bryan
J. H. Reed
Sipes
Brazos County
Oak MacKenzie
D. D. Jolly
Parker Lumber Company
Reed
G. S. Parker
Funeral Service Today For Police Chief W. S. Martin
Funeral services are held at 3 PM at the D Paul Dansby home for Chief of Police W S Martin who died Wednesday at Wilkerson Memorial Clinic from esophageal hemorrhage. Interment at Alexandria cemetery. Survived by three sons Clifford Robert and Drummond Martin and daughter Mrs Dansby of Bryan plus Lois of Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Paul Dansby
South College Avenue
W. S. Martin
Wilkerson Memorial Clinic
Ed J. Harris
First Methodist Church
Joan L. Wharton
First Baptist Church
Alexandria Cemetery
H. O. Ferguson
E. B. Elliott
Wilson Bradley
K. T. Tillis
Noah W. Dansby
N. A. Stewart
R. M. Vick
Howard Lee
Forrest Jones
R. G. Williams
Guy P. Bittle
H. A. Burger
J. S. Caldwell
O. S. Johnson
H. O. Boatwright
Travis B. Bryan
C. Edgar Jones
W. R. Thomas
J. H. Wilcox
O. L. Wilcox
R. B. Eblinger
J. H. Beard
Horace Reed
Jno
F. L. Henderson
Ivan Langford
A. T. Cheatham
L. Everwood
S. E. Locke
Martin
City Recorder’s Court
Clifford S. Martin
Port Sullivan
Bryan
Cottonwood
Clifford
Robert
Drummond Martin
Dansby
Lois
Austin
R. W. Downard
Maggie Holden
Fort Worth
Henry T. Martin
Thrall
City Hall
Women’s Club elects Fulgham president and backs headquarters
Mrs H C Fulgham was elected president of the Woman’s Club for the coming year at a Wednesday meeting. Officers named include J H Conway, E J Fountain, R H Seale, C C Wetter, Jac E Astin, J Webb Howell, Mark Francis and Will Hall. The club voted to become a founder for permanent Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs headquarters in Austin with a $100 fee and a $25 down payment, cornerstone laid January 11 with former Governor Pat M Neff to give the dedicatory address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Fulgham
Woman's Club
J. H. Conway
E. J. Fountain
R. H. Seale
C. C. Wetter
Jac. E. Astin
J. Webb Howell
Mark Francis
Will Hall
E. H. Astin
A. M. Waldrop
M. E. Wallace
W. H. Cole
Austin
Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs
Pat M. Neff
Albert Goodman
C. M. Lopez
M. Schulman
Willie Rogers
Harris County Courts Sentenced 347 to Prison in 1931
Harris County courts sentenced 347 persons to state prison terms in 1931. Officials noted the record of convictions could be twice as large as in any other Texas county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Harris County
Giant red wolf trapped and killed in Abilene
A giant red wolf that had terrorized sheep and goat flocks in southern Taylor county for months was trapped and killed by Porter Runnels, a government trapper, in Abilene on January 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abilene
Taylor County
Porter Runnels
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Wayne Davis
Willie Lovell
Killer
Negro Pastor
Brazos
Legion Post
Smetana News
Tillis
Amoma
C. A. Baptist
Law
Lim
Lamar Bethea
Justice McGee
McKenzie
Ernest Lovell
Thhe Davis
Nolnding Is
Help Federation
Jc.penney
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