Oration Praises Unity Amid Calls to Defend Small Men
Judge Davis urges militant Christian unity against allied capital and reform efforts. He invokes Moses and Aesop to warn of big business plans to crush independent ventures while praising church alliances andBrotherhoods as essential to defend the small man. Attendees include W. S. Howell and Sam Eberstadt among many locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Bryan
Moses
Egypt
W. S. Howell
First Baptist Church
Sam E. Eberstadt
Chamber of Commerce
Lamar Bethea
John Seeley Caldwe
W. C. Mitchell
Eugene B. Humbert
M. College
P. H. Hensarling
W. F. Gibbs
Phillip Hensarling
W. K. Gibbs
E. W. Thompson
A. M. Waldrop
R. E. Bosque
W. E. Johnson Jr
W. M. Owens
James Palasota
Sam Palasota
S. H. Allphin
C. R. Gardner
Ray Gardner
Jack Doane
C. L. Eden
T. A. Adams
I. L. McNeeley
H. F. Jones
Lamar Ethridge
Jas. W. James
J R. Brodnax
J. B. Christian
Jac. W. Black
James Dawson
M. E. McCartney
H. N. Cochran
J. W. Longley
E. W. Crenshaw
Hugo Lenz
Jack Looney
W. H. Looney
J. H. Beard
Eugene P. Humbert
Walter Meyer
R. M. Dansby
Clifton Franks
C. S. Beckwith
W. H. Lawrence
W. J. Coulter
Ruth Johnson
Mrs. Paul Stevens
W. E. Neeley
Clance E. Parker
H. W. Plumb
E. Bryant
G. S. Crenshaw
M. M. Erskine
C. M. Bethany
Lama Bethea
R. J. Cole
John S. Caldwell
T. C. Nunn Jr
C. Davis
R. S. Marshall
Ty ‘Cobb
Biennial Support Urged by Mrs Clark in Texas Clubs
Mrs F B Clark of College Station, director for the biennial in the fourth district Federation of Women's Clubs, urges district clubs to back the 1928 biennial session in San Antonio. She asks clubs to plan Biennial day activities and report their plans to publicity efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B. Clark
College Station
Federation of Women’s Clubs
General Federation
San Antonio
Texas
Hickman trial delayed as judge studies bias ruling
In Los Angeles on January 25, the trial of William Hickman for the Marian Parker kidnapping is adjourned after 40 minutes to allow Superior Judge Hardy to rule on an exception to Judge Riardy's sitting amid bias or prejudice claims. The article also notes a state law declaring all wild birds animals and fowl as public property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
William Hickman
Marian Parker
Judy Hardy
Riardy
Lions Club Minstrel Rehearsal Promises Humorous Show
The Lions Club starts first general rehearsal at Carnegie Library with Henry Locke directing. Cast includes Harry Estill as end man, Fred Hale singing, Marshall Bullock in a leading role, Rip Erskine performing, and Bill Wimberly with a comic bank-robbery angle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Carnegie Library
Henry Locke
Bill Wimberly
Marshal Bullock
Bill
Harry Estill
Bankers’ Association
Houston
Hearne
Your High School and Mine Half Year Term Basis
The article describes a half year term system in high school, allowing repeat work to improve grades. If a student fails first half, they may restart or continue later. pass at year end earns credit, else no credit. Repeats grant half unit. New grades and report cards issued January 23. concern over heart strain from exams. principal urges harder work next term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
Neee
Ranger Patrol Plan Sought by Local District
Fort Stockton dated report states that Ranger patrols for game reserves will be requested from the state game fish and oyster commission by district fishermen and residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Stockton
State Game, Fish and Oyster Commission
Equalization of Taxes Value Session Shifts to Jan 30
The Bryan City Commission discussed equalizing taxable values and voted to take up the matter at a special meeting Monday night, January 30, inviting all interested. Refunds of 50 percent on license fees paid by service car and truck owners will be issued after February 1. A unit system discussion and sewer extension petitions for South College Avenue were noted, with action possibly deferred for a citywide plan. City officials present included Mayor Wilson Bradley, Commissioners E. J. Jenkins, L. J. McInnis, H. A. Burger, D. L. Wilson, City Manager J. Bryan Miller, and Secretary Guy Bittle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
United States
South College Avenue
J. Bryan Miller
Wilson Bradley
E. J. Jenkins
L. J. McInnis
H. A. Burger
D. L. Wilson
Guy Bittle
Public Health Train At Bryan Draws Hundreds
Hundreds of local residents including many school children visited the Missouri Pacific education public health train in Bryan between 11 45 a m and 1 30 p m this afternoon. Officials from health and railroad fields attended including L A Henry Clarence E Smith W M Ehler Carl Martin E C Cates G W Hayden J E Lee J H Heafer O J Brown J H Le Barge H E Barrett and J K Burkett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Bryan
L. A. Henry
Missouri Pacific
Little Rock
Ark
Clarence E. Smith
U. S. Public Health Service
Montgomery
Ala
W. M. Ehler
State Health Department
Austin
Carl Martin
Jacksonville
Texas
E. C. Cates
U. S. Department of Agriculture
San Antonio
G. W. Hayden
Missouri Pacific Lines
Houston
J. E. Lee
Dallas News
Waco
J. H. Heafer
O. J. Brown
J. H. le Barge
H. E. Barrett
J. K. Burkett
Mart
Weather Report for the Week and Senate Race Owsley Entry
The past week saw temperatures reach a high of 78 degrees and a low near 0.38 with negligible rainfall totaling 0.05 inches Monday and 0.04 inches Saturday. In politics Alvin M. Owsley of Dallas formally entered the United States Senate race, joining Farle B. Mayfield Colquitt Cunningham Blanton and Connally as announced candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiron i
RMIT
Preeludes
Coosa Es
Rage Geensakens Sco
Dead Man at Hearne Identified as J C Roberts
A man about 50 found dead in a Hearne pasture has been identified as J C Roberts. P T Towns, a friend, said they traveled together for five years and Roberts had about 1700 dollars, though clothing suggested no funds. Relatives could not be located.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Hearne
J. C. Roberts
P. T. Towns
Roberts
Towns
W. J. Ross
Grimes County
Brazos
Poultry Association
Alabama
Tabor Tales Reports Local Happenings and Minstrel Plans
Community notes from Tabor cover Sunday School crowds at Cottonwood and Alexander, Epworth League updates, light shortages, and three new gasoline lanterns costing about $20. There are basketball results with A and M Consolidated, upcoming County Tournament dates, and a highly anticipated minstrel show staged by Tabor High students described as the best yet with white negroes performing Brazos county humor and songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabor
Cottonwood
Alexander
Hensley
Epworth League
Epworth
Mr. Colson
M. Consolidated
Consolidated
Benson
Jim Francis
Brazos County
Tabor Girls Club Meets with Home Demonstration Agent
The Girls Club of Tabor held a meeting January 13 with Miss Givens, the home demonstration agent, who taught a new Bermuda rag stitch. Attendance reached 100 percent as boys and girls joined in. Friday night featured Mr. Flagg of Bryan on guitar and local musicians George Harrison, Will Conrad, Rol and Crenshaw, and John Barnes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabor
Miss Givens
Bermuda
Mr. Flagg
Bryan
George Harrison
Will Conrad
Roland Crenshaw
John Barnes
Colson
Donie
Brazos County Boosts Home Pork and Soil Work
Brazos County Extension warns hog prices may stay low but urges producers to stay in farming. Emphasizes home meat use to keep a quarter million dollars in the county. Promotes “More Pork and Sausage on More Farms” and notes poultry and terracing efforts, county club plans, and community leaders pushing soil improvement and cooperative farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Budaly
Extension Service
Brazos
Brazos County
Robertson County Plans Terracing School at Fair Grounds
Robertson County officials announce a terracing school to be held February 21 at the Franklin fair grounds. Brazos County residents in the northern area are urged to attend. Bentley and Short will share important information. Alex Cruickshank is noted for outstanding club leadership since 1917 with twelve clubs and perfect completion records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robertson County
Fair Grounds
Franklin
Brazos County
Bentley
Short
Oregon College
Alex Cruickshank
Wixon School Pupils View Health Train in Bryan Friday
Mrs. D. J. McDonald led six miles east of Bryan students to see the Better Health Train on the Missouri Pacific line. Accompanied by adults and Prospekt and Wixon pupils, the group toured Eagle Printing Company and observed newspaper assembly.
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Wixon School
Bryan
D. J. McDonald
Wixon
Kurten Road
Missouri Pacific
R. Franze
H. H. Keller
Monroe Terry
Henry Batten
Prospect School
Claude Wayne Rosier
Cecil Rosier
Alma Plagens
Arthur Keller
Walter Keller
Leon
Elizabeth Holmes Heads Junior Expression Club
The Junior Expression Club met Thursday afternoon at 4 with Elizabeth Holmes as president and Helen Miller as secretary. Officers were elected and a program of readings and short pieces followed, with Mrs. Walter Holmes hosting refreshments for members and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Stevens
Elizabeth Holmes
Helen Miller
Dorothy Mangum
Lynette Edge
Doris May Warren
W. C. Ruditi, Jr
Peg Stuart
Olive Ruth Hensarling
Henry Wayne Williams
Genevieve Barron
Jane Jones
Jean McAdams
Alfred Schulman
Edwin Aldredge, Jr
Little Chink
Helen
Mrs A J Johnson Visits Houston Family
Mrs A J Johnson of Houston arrived today for a visit with her parents Mr and Mrs J E Dishman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Johnson
Houston
J. E. Dishman
Baby Ruth Elaine Irving Dies in Bryan
The four month old Ruth Elaine Irving died at the family home in College Park after a short illness. The infant was the daughter of Mr and Mrs D F Irving of College Station. The body was shipped to Summit New Jersey for burial with her parents and a three year old brother. Funeral services will be held Monday at 4 PM in Summit New Jersey. McCulloch Dansby Funeral Directors handled the shipment from Bryan. Bryan friends attended the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
D. F. Irving
Ruth Elaine. Irving
College Park
Summit
New Jersey
McCulloch-Dansby
Bryan
Bowers of Caldwell Announces For Re election to Senate
AUSTIN January 20 State Senator R S Bowers Caldwell today announced his candidacy for re election next summer He said the people in his district seem to be satisfied and he will run again His platform emphasizes lower taxes and better public schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Austin
R. S. Bowers
Caldwell
Diversified Farming Advocate Gus Schultze Of Kurten
Gus Schultze of Kurten Route No 1 visited Bryan today as a progressive farmer promoting diversification. He runs a mixed operation with 40 acres cotton 20 acres corn sorghum a hundred chickens hogs Jersey cows and homegrown vegetables and fruit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Schultze
Kurten
Bryan
Eagle
Schultze
Brazos County
Jersey
Joe Kaplan Heads Bryan D O K K Club
At the January 19 barbecue feast and dance at Pythian Castle Hall the Bryan D O K K Club installed officers for the year. President Joe Kaplan, vice president I Maniloff, inner guard Joe F Howard, outer guard H Burger. All attendees wore the Dokey smile as they departed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan D. O. K. K. Club
Pythian Castle Hall
Joe Kaplan
I. Maniloff
Joe F. Howard
H. Burger
Castle Hall
County Officials Nominations Listed
FOR COUNTY CLERK: TOM G. SUBER. JESSE B. MCGEE, FR. M. SORY. FOR SHERIFF: J. H. REED. PRECINCT NO. 3: J. H. WEHRMAN. FRANK KRC. PRECINCT NO. 4: H. R. DANFORTH J. M. MOORE. CLAUDE BUCHANAN.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom G. Suber
Jesse B. McGee
FR. M. Sory
J. H. Wehrman
Frank Krc
H. R. Danforth
J. M. Moore
Claude Buchanan
Sory Announces Candidacy for Brazos County Clerk
Fe M Sory announces candidacy for county clerk of Brazos County subject to the July Democratic primary. He cites ten years of general office experience three years at A and M College in business administration and two years teaching at Steele's Store. He vows courtesy service and efficiency and asks for votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
M. College
Steele’s
Fe. M. Sory
Judge Davis Speaks in Place of Moody at College
District Judge W C Davis addressed hundreds in Guion Hall Sunday morning as a substitute for Governor Dan Moody who was detained in Caldwell by bad roads. He urged essentials of a successful life and was enthusiastically received by students of A and M College and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Davis
A. & M. College
Guion Hall
Dan Moody
Caldwell
Poll Tax Payment Deadline Looms Five Days Left
Only five days remain to pay the poll tax. Citizens are urged to settle fines quickly to avoid penalties and ensure continued voting rights.
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Federal Reserve System
John Wesley
Mrs. Clark
Hickman
Minstrel Notes
TY Cobb
Lawrence Grocery Company
Lions
Fred Hale
Lions Minstrel
Fred
Lindy Lou
Lindy
Atlantic
Marshall Bullock
Rip Erskine
Farmer Brown
Wes
Rip
M. P
Eagle Office
Tabor Tales
R. L. Hewett
Coach Bunting
Tabor High School
Edge
King’s Highway
Club Report
Velma Holiday
C. L. Benson
John D. Rogers
Allen Farm
Volstead
Navasota
County Club Council
M. R. Bentley
Tabor School
Frankie Nichols
Clyde Wilson
Woodrow Walker
Brother Hewett
Frankie
Estelle Armstrong
Talbor
Terracing
Glenn Stinnett
Mr. and
Mrs. Irving
Bowers
Senate
Bryan D. O. K. K
Por
H. C. Ferguson
A. S. McSwain
Clyde F. Goens Marshall C. Peters
Roy Eudspeth
J. H. Reed
Frank M. Vance
Emmett Holland
Fritz Kindt
WM. Conrad
E. M. Sory
Judge Davis
Moody
Bale
Bryan Cotton Oil & Fertilizer Co
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