Soil and Water Resources Poise Big Texas Gains
Discussion outlines how soil and water surveys show Texas soils broad variety and strong cropland potential. Conservation measures like runoff control and terraces could raise yields, reduce erosion, and create wealth through better water retention and power, with Brazos River district cited as model.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
Nehes
Tix Y
Setmitropica
Texa
Brazos
Waco
Spui
Joss
Texas
First Christian S. S. Class Holds Monthly Session
Mesdames E. B. Middleton and E. W. Glenn hosted the Martha Class meeting at Mrs. Middleton s home for the regular monthly session. After a business meeting led by president Mrs. Ivan Langford a social hour with games followed and a refreshment plate was served to a long list of attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames
E. B. Middleton
E. W. Glenn
Martha
First Christian Church School
J. L. Falgeau
E. R. Henderson
Jas. J. Ray
W. A. Tinkham
D. L. Beauchamp
Jess M. Cook
Dr. S. Buchanan
Ruth Radford
Frank McGee
A. L. Cook
H. O. Ferguson
Weldon Jones
Arthur A. Hyde
Ivan Langford
Byron Allphin
Frankie Zahn
L. A. Dalrymple
Sarah Bell Wilsom
Merle Hotard
Frances Caldwell
Art in the Home Is Study Topic of Reading Club
The Bryan Reading Club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. J. F. Fudge directing. Mrs. John Gragg spoke on choosing hanging and framing pictures for the home. Mrs. H. F. Smith discussed American masterpieces and early and modern American schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading Club
Bryan Reading Club
J. F. Fudge
John Gragg
H. F. Smith
West Copley and Stuart
Inness and Whistler
W. M. Potts
Michael Angelo
O. O. Henderson
Bryan Lions Discuss Inheritance Of Resistance
Prof Horlacher spoke on inheritance of resistance to his wave noting the number of the children and referencing Bryan Lions. The report highlights how hereditary factors may influence the observed resistance in offspring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horlacher
European and Texas Penology Compared by Dr Giesecke
Dr Giesecke surveys European penal systems noting centralized English control and emphasis on prevention and reform. He cites youth segregation, classification by sex age and criminality, and secrecy in Denmark and France. He lauds Texas prison reforms under Governor Moody for better facilities, sanitation, and management aiding rehabilitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giesecke
Dan Moody
Laby Daughter of Roosevelt Hunter Born With Three Teeth
A child born January 1 in the Stone City section to Roose velt Hunter and wife is reported to have three teeth at birth, two on the left and one on the right, according to Nurse Sedalia and county health nurse Miss Edna Abbott. The infant otherwise appears normal for its age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt Hunter
Stone City
Sedalia
Edna Abbott
Brazos County 4 H Pantry Budget Plans and Rodent Control
Brazos County 4 H clubs plan a live-at-home program with a focus on planning the pantry budget and garden canning. The report notes 36 women canned 10 893 quarts in 1930 with an average of 802 quarts per member and discusses soil conservation and terracing. Public meetings with Don A. Spencer on rodent control are scheduled at multiple farms around Brazos County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Bryan Merchants
Lee County
B. I. Vance
Madisonville
Madison County
Rural Writers Visit and Local Social News
With Our Rural Writers Mr and Mrs Robert Schovassa of Bryan visited Edge Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Henry Blazek. Bob Parker of Edge visited relatives in North Zulch and Hollis. Several local residents spent the weekend in North Zulch and Ridge. A large crowd is hoped for the North Zulen high school's three act play Poor Married Man at the Edge auditorium Saturday night Jan 21 weather permitting. Sick list includes Buford Morris in serious condition with lung abscess and Mrs Zack Morris with mild flu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Schovassa
Bryan
Henry Blazek
Edge
Bob Parker
North Zulch
Hollis
M. C. Hibbets
Roy Lewis
George Guinn
North Zulah
Ridge
Bill Windsor
Rudolph Kindt
King’s Highway
Tom Elliott
North Zulen High School
Buford Morris
Zack Morris
Buford
Millican News At A Glance: Moves And Tragedy
Mrs. James Steele closes Millican boarding house and relocates to Allen Farm near Brazos Valley. Mr. and Mrs. K. T. Williams Sr move to Allen Farm, bringing a group of colored residents. Funeral attendees mourn Mrs Cassidy of Houston. daughter Gertrude Todd a Millican student. Mrs. Bill Symms and baby return home from Richland. Walter McGregor and children stranded in mud while visiting J. D. Steele family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Steele
Allen Farm
Jesse McFerrin
Cassidy
Houston
Gertrude Todd
Millican
Bill Symms
Symms
Sidney Mills
Richland
Walter McGregor
J. D. Steele
New
Milberger Visit and Local Social Notes
Kings Highway residents visited John Milberger on Friday night. Zelda Busher broke a leg and is hoped to recover quickly. C L Novosad leveled and terraced his farm last week with terraces laid by W Milberger of Wheelock. Lucy Givens visited the 1 H Club girls Tuesday. The McDonalds and family spent Sunday with Hearne and Milberger families. Several locals joined Wentereck or Wentereck family for Sunday visits. A bad weekend weather prevented a club meeting with hopes for better skies on the next third Saturday night. Edge residents Rosier Moore Nina Mae Moore and Norman McDonald visited Miss Maude Moore over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vence Milberger
John Milberger
Zelda Busher
C. L. Novosad
W. Milberger
Wheelock
Lucy Givens
George McDonald
R. B. Hearne
Henry Milberger
Henry Blazek
Willie
Jerry
Joe Novosad
Frank Wentereck
Mike Rosier
Hazel Moore
Nina Mae Moore
Norman McDonald
Edge
Truck Growers Meet Called for January 24
Brazos County Truck Growers Association plans a meeting at the courthouse chaired by President J. B. Priddy on Saturday January 24. Tomato and po stato growers urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Truck Growers’ Association
J. B. Priddy
Court House
Cotton Cooperative Figures Show Gains From Marketing Association
Texas Cooperative Cotton Marketing Association reports handling over 600,000 bales this season through 75 branches with 10,000 shippers at 600 receiving points. Assistant manager B. S. Burgess says $2 per bale overhead is saved, raising grower returns when selling by grade and staple rather than street buyers. The system favors long staple and aims for permanent, efficient marketing with minimum per unit costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Cooperative Cotton Marketing Association
Burgess
Mr. Burgess
Texas Cooperatives
Texas Cooperative
Texas
Col Nelson to Lead A and M As Commandant Five Years
Col Nelson will remain commandant of cadets at A and M for five years. He began as professor of military science in 1927 after a career from the Alabama National Guard to the Regular Army. His World War I service included staff roles and commands in multiple divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Nelson
Nelson
Ninth Infantry
Fort Sam Houston
San Antonio
Alabama National Guard
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Auburn
Regular Army
Lko
Seventeenth Infantry
Quartermaster Corps
Denver
Colo
Illinois National Guard
General Staff and Command School of the Army
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
Col
University of Maryland
Fire department leaders seek broad support at meeting
Commissioners Yeager and Wilson spoke at a city gathering. Yeager praised the department and its boss while Wilson, in charge of finances, avoided promising large sums amid cautious optimism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. &. Yeager
D. J. Wilson
Department
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Texas Agricultural Workers At Co
A. D. Jackson
Braxos River Reclsion Association
Experiment Station Publications
Brazos River
Ervin Conway
Lion Yarnell
J. Wheeler Barger
Department of Economics
Lion S. D. Snyder
Barger
Lions
H. P. Black
First Baptist Church
Lion H. L. Durham
Lion
Jones
Lion Black
Baptist Church
H. R. Gross
A. and M. College Consolidated School
Lion HH. J
First Christian S. S
Bryan Lions
Brazos County Boys’ and Girls’ Club Department
Brenham
C. C. Nelms
Caldwell
Burleson County
Don A. Spencer
U. S. Biological Survey
Benson
John W. Thompson
Alexander Church
Jesse Wilson
Jimmie Cahill
Smetana
Wilson Bradley
Sandy Point Road
Will Hill
Paul McSwain
W. E. Graham
Wellborn Road
Charlie Patranella
Tabor Road
Mr. Spencer
Thelsten Williams
Sam Dunlap
J. M. Williams
Wellborn
T. O. Goteher
Navasota
Albert Sawyer
Travis Hughes
Millican News
Kings Highway
Truck Growers
Cotton Cooperative Representative
BY Nell Bentley
N. A. Stewart
R. G. Williams
Forrest BE. Jones
Stewart
New York
Beale
Willie Operstein
Kerwin
Steve Andert
Sam Noto
EB. & Woodward
T. G. Jenkins
N. Sam Welch
W. B. Sanders
C. M. Cash
H. J. Berger
Oscar Gregg
Lige Spell
R. A. Brayton
A. Gustavue
John Wittmen
Head
R. B. Cowart
Frank Cash
W. House
D. L. Wilson
F. E. Yeager
James Whaley
D. L. Hudson
Baby
J. G. Minkert
Eagle
D. C. York
W. H. Lawrence
City Nat'l Bank
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