Aggies Release 1932 Spring Sports Schedule
Texas A&M announces 1932 spring sports slate with baseball facing Texas Texas Christian University Baylor Rice Institute and SMU in 16 conference and nonconference tilts. Track opens with dual meets vs Texas and Rice Institute, plus two triangular meets and the Southwest Conference meet in Houston.
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College Station
Texas Aggies
Aggies
Univerity of Texas Longhorns
Bays University Bears
Riconstitute Owls
Texas Christian University Horned Frogs
Southern Methodist University Mustangs
Cadets
T. U
Kyle Field
Texas University
Sthis
Rice Institute
Baylor
University of Texas
Beaumont
Houston
Waco
Fort Worth
Dallas
University of Texas At
University of Texas At Austin
Baylor University
Abilene Christian College
Farmers Burn Corn to Save on Fuel Costs
Farwell residents report burning corn as a cheaper fuel than coal. They pay $9 to $10 a ton for coal, while corn burns for about $4 a ton, barely covering handling costs but serving effectively as fuel for heating and cooking.
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Farwell
Eagle seeks column space for a possible feature
A local Eagle newspaper notes a columnist may pursue a new feature, inviting input or suggestions from readers. The piece hints at a column focusing on community stories and issues, with potential collaboration from residents and organizations.
Court Test of Cotton Acreage Law to Make Special Session Unnecessary
A Texas test case seeks to determine the validity of the 1931 cotton acreage reduction law. Judge W C Davis will issue a Friday decision in Franklin as Governor Sterling resists a special session to repeal the statute. Banks split on compliance. some urge planting more cotton, others advise following the law and diversifying crops.
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Austin
St. Valentine’s Day
Texas
W. C. Davis
Franklin
Sterling
Coton
Mississippi
Lone Star
Arkansas
South Carolina
Supreme Court
Girl Reserves Plan Kerrville Summer Meeting
Girl Reserves of four states in the Southwestern district schedule their annual summer meeting at Kerrville from June 8 to 15. About 150 girls are expected to attend.
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Kerrville
King’s Highway Weather Delays Planting and Hog Killing Hopes
Farmers long for sunshine as rain and mud slow field work on Kings Highway. Scarlet fever hits local school with Hubard Hardin bedridden and 4-H clubs meet to discuss gardens orchards and pruning demonstrations amid plans for county meet contests.
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Hubbard Hardin
Bob Parker
Edge
Cathrel Bounds
Maude Moore
John Rychick
L. V. Skubal
Frank Wentercek
Bryan
4-H Club
Blanche Brown
Miss Brown
C. L. Novosad
C. L. Benson
L. Novosad
King’s Highway
Waggoner Station Trades Corn for Fuel Bargain
Dalhart Texas January 27 The Waggoner Oil Company distributing station has accepted over 100 tons of car corn in exchange for gas and oil. Farmers with tractors barter corn to secure fuel for upcoming planting season.
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Dalhart
Waggoner Oil Company
Fire Prevention Bureau Planned for Bryan and Costly Premiums
Bryan officials in cooperation with the state fire insurance commission plan a public meeting at City Hall on January 28 with Eugene Sanders to discuss forming a Fire Prevention Bureau and reducing fire losses. Last year Bryan property holders paid 17500 in fire insurance premiums due to a poor fire record, a figure officials say could be avoided with improved practices.
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State Fire Insurance Commission
Bryan
Eugene Sanders
Commission
City Hall
R. G. Williams
Sanders
Fire Insurance Commission
Williams
Chamber of Commercce
East Texas Chamber of Commerce
Bryan and Brazos County
New Wilt-Resistant Tomato "Pritchard" Announced
The Bureau of Plant Industry names a new wilt-resisting tomato Pritchard in honor of Fred J. Pritchard. County Agent C. L. Benson notes a turnip patch at Millican and quotes a farmer praising rich land, while Home Demonstration Agent Blanche Brown highlights farm plans for 1932 and Live at Home progress.
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C. L. Benson
Blanche Brown
Bureau of Plant Industry
U.S. A
Pritchard
Fred J. Pritchard
C. B. McGregor
Millican
Mr. McGregor
Les Acres
Mercury Lowest Through This Year Recorded This Week
Moderate weather dominated most of the week with Saturday and Sunday the coldest days of the year. The high reached 76 on Thursday while the low fell to 30 on Saturday and Sunday nights. Rainfall totaled 1.91 inches. Mrs. Will Nedbalek’s friends are informed of her continuing improvement after an operation.
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C. B. McGregor
Millican Women’s Home Demonstration Club
Mercury
Will Nedbalek
Local Notes on Bryan Scene Marching to Spring Fashions and Health
Mrs. R J Roberts leaves for New York to shop spring fashions for Webb Bros. R A McDaniel suffers ptomaine poisoning but shows recovery. Layton Gregg undergoes appendicitis surgery and rests well. births and visits punctuate the week with many Bryan residents traveling to Houston San Antonio and Caldwell for business and medical needs.
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R. J. Roberts
New York
Webb Bros
R. A. McDaniel
Montgomery Ward Company
J. D. Martin
San Antonio
Texas Hardware and Implement Association
J. D. Martin, Jr
Martin
Arthur L. Simpson
Arthur, Jr
Houston
Frank Seale
Benchley
Bryan
R. W. Guinn
Ruby
Eva
Smetana
C. A. Bonnen
Bonnen
A. and M. College
Henry Koontz
Kurten
Supt
H. L. Durham
Bryan City
Southeast Division
The
State Teachers Association
R. J. Hunnicutt
A. J. Edwards
Carl Sealé
Millican
J. H. Dowling
J. M. Atkins
Wellborn
Rosella Loehr
Caldwell
Maniloff
New York City
Mr. Maniloff
A. H. Keller
Brazos County
Keller
Tribute to Lee and Jackson as L S Ross Chapter plans fund drive
Members of the L S Ross Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy met at Mrs. Elon Stuart’s home in Bryan for January duties honoring Generals Lee and Jackson. They endorsed boosting the student loan fund to aid college students, appointing fund-raising volunteers, and arranging future public programs. County Attorney Oak McKenzie praised Stonewall Jackson. Mrs. F L Thomas spoke on Lee.
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Lee
Jackson
Bryan U. D
L. S. Ross Chapter
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Elon Stuart
Robert E. Lee
T. J. Jackson
M. Ed. Wallace
W. B. Edge
Bryan
F. L. Thomas
College Station
Albert Buchanan
W. O. Hearne
Oak McKenzie
Stonewall” Jackson
College
Brazos County
Kathleen Stuart
Peg Stuart
Della Margaret Parker
John W. Poindexter
Harvey Weddington
Mee
Mrt Panshy Ie
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Eagle
Associated Press
Alf Halvorson
Charles Proctor
Dartmouth College
Lake Placid
Budapest
Tion
Lulu
Kings Highway
Brazos County Boys’ and Girls’ Club Department
Lynn Thomas
Extension Service
Sudan
Tony Barcelona
Lenthall Wyman
A. and
M. College
Bermuda
Chamber of Commerce
American Legion
Lions Club
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