Mrs. Brock Heads Brazos County Public Health Committee
Mrs. J L Brock was elected chair of the Brazos County Health Committee and presided at the first annual meeting in the district court room. The group discussed low attendance due to holidays and flu, authorized nurses to attend a state conference, and planned a fund drive to supplement county funds for a red nurse. A mass meeting of negro citizens was set for Pleasant Grove church to raise $600.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos
J Brock
Pleasant Grove Church
Brazos County
Dan Russell
College Station
F. M. Vance
J. L. Brock
Elon Stuart
D. H
Tyler Haswell
R. W. Persons
R. H. Morrison
J. B. Gleissner
J. Webb Howell
J. Bryan Miller
H.©. Ferguson
C. L. Baker
E.P. Humbert
F. L. Thomas
S. D. B. Cofer
D. H. Reid
S. Gore
Will Henderson
Mitto Plagens
James Langers
Joe Locke
Walter Armstrong
John Hicks
J. M. Moore
Julius McDonald
Frank Fuller
Deposits Grow in School Thrift Plan Participation Surges
The school thrift plan, praised for simplicity, operates about 30 minutes weekly with teacher involvement. Deposits to date total 605.45 with 146 pupils contributing this week and 266 total members. Record deposits include Mil Ed en 50, Imogene Nash 25.61, Forest Jones 25, Leon Kenecny 20, Miss McKee section 52.75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iome
Natal
Idtel
Mil ‘Dred Eden
Leon Kenecny
Miss McKee
Miss Price
Miss Odom
Miss McDonald
Miss Pipkin
Miss Moran
Miss Montgomery
Miss Dearing
Carrington
Miss Griffin
Mrs Butler
Miss Cole
County Officials Tour Tabor Edge and Kings Highway
County Agent C. L. Benson and County Superintendent F. M. Vance visited Tabor Edge and Kings Highway to review school and club work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Benson Andounty
F. M .Vance
Tabor
Edge
Kings Highway
Brashy Lake land leased to Barker and Alien in county east
The 270 acres surrounding Brashy Lake in the eastern county have been rented to J. S. Barker and E. E. Alien who now have full charge of the property along with Koneeny and Mike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brashy Lake
County
J. S. Barker
E. E. Alien
Same
Koneeny
Mike
Seeds Arrive for Spring Planting at Local Garden Shop
Seeds for spring planting arrive at a local shop offering flower and field varieties. The shipment includes fresh flower seeds ready for gardening enthusiasts and growers planning spring beds.
Texas cotton staple lengths could boost crop value by millions
A U S D A survey shows Texas has a higher share of long staples and many 13 16 inch bales. Eliminating the 13 16 inch cotton could add at least five million dollars annually to Texas crop value without more bales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Division of Cotton Marketing
United States Department of Agriculture
Cotton Marketing Division
Japan
Mississippi Delta
Sea Islands
South Carolina
B. Youngblood
Texas Experiment Stations
Washington, D. C
Youngblood
Legislature backs smaller highway bond plan debated
The committee shifted from a $225 million constitutional bond referendum to a $175 million proposal. Judge W A Higgins and others backed the plan while Representative Anderson led opposition questioning the ad valorem tax safeguard. Tillotson argued the state should avoid debt as gasoline and license fees suffice. Action occurred in executive session leaving bond status uncertain as the senate panel hadn’t acted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prendergast
Marshall
Committee of Seven
W. A. Higgins
Houston
Hubbard
New Boston
Highway Commission
Beck
Fort Worth
Clarence Ousley
East Texas Chamber of Commerce
Anderson
San Antonio
Huggins
Tillotson
Sealy
Senate
Bryan City Battles State Board Appeal for Utility Rates
The city commission argues a state board would inspect and value utility property beyond city limits to set fair rates. They contend the current system limits local oversight and complain large corporations complicate rate fixing. A proposed board would prioritize public interests but Bryan fears loss of local rate control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Commission
City Commission of
Bryan
Group 4 Session Of Methodist Woman’s Missionary Society
Group No 4 of the Methodist Woman's Missionary Society met Monday afternoon with Mrs Oak McKenzie as hostess The devotional service was led by group chair Mrs R O Allen and followed by prayer by Mrs M B Willis The study lesson Learning to Live Together was led by Mrs A M Waldrop with enthusiastic member comment Visitor Mrs M B Willis of Waco Jubilee Member wore Jubilee pin The roll call names included Mrs R O Allen H C Hertel A M Waldrop Pearl Martindale K A Morrison Oak McKenzie J S Haismenway W B Cline and M B Willis Next meeting will be with Mrs K U Morrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Woman's Missionary Society
Oak McKenzie
R. O. Allen
M. B. Willis
A. M. Waldrop
Waco
Woman's Missionary Society
The
Missionary Society
H. C. Hertel
Pearl Martindale
K. A. Morrison
J. 5
H2smenway
W. B. Cline
K. U. Morrison
Veteran of '65 Dead at Capitol Once Lived Here
J Aliene Brown longtime Bryan resident is listed as died in Washington DC from a heart attack at 87. He taught music in Bryan in 1879 and Baylor Female College at Chapel Hill. He served as clerk to Representative James P Buchanan and was buried with military honors in Arlington National Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
J. Aliene Brown
Washington, D. C
Sanday
Jan Is
Presbyterian
C. Hi. Astin
J. W. Barton
W. W. Harris
Rosa Stubenraugh
Josie Sheets
Houston Chronicle
Brown
James P. Buchanan
Houston
Austin
Baylor Female College
Chappel Hill
West Virginia
Texas
Arlington, National Cemetery
Potomac River
Virginia
Washington
Steele's Store Clubb Girls Meet for Sewing and Plans
Steele's Store Club girls met with Miss Givens Monday January 27 the first meeting of the year. Givens returned sewing items once shown at Howell Fair and set plans to cook at next meeting. Towels were distributed to be made. Attendees included Lena Bonano president Mary Perrone secretary Mary Frances Noto reporter Rena Perrone vice president Lucille Gargo Nellie Barnett Catherine Fazzino Sestina Mathis Jennie Morello Josefa Flores Catherine Lazarone Sofia Raminez and Josefa Raminez.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steele's Store Club
Miss Givens
Howell Fair
Lena Bonano
Mary Perrone
Mary Frances Noto
Rena Perrone
Lucille Gargo
Nellie Barnett
Catherine Fazzino
Sestina Mathis
Jennie Morello
Josefa Flores
Katherine Lazarone
Sofia Raminez
Josefa Raminez
Sells Unborn Calves by Jeff Vaughan Ranch
Jeff Vaughan former sheriff and ranchman reports selling a large crop of unborn calves to eight buyers, diversifying sales from his Marfa ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Marfa
Jeff Vaughan
Family vegetable garden proves vital for health and nutrition
The article argues vegetables supply essential minerals, notably calcium and iron, aiding bone growth and overall vitality. It emphasizes leafy greens as protective foods, the modern adoption of vegetables in young diets, and the garden's role in reducing medical costs and sustaining health.
Greenville Lions Minstrel Progress Reported for 1928 Event
The Greenville Lions detail 1928 minstrel preparations with F. D. Fuller reporting general progress W. S. Howell outlining ticket sales starting Friday February 1 and reservations at Dixie Theatre from February 4. M. M. Erskine notes advertising gains George Griffin Jr will perform baritone solos and L. S. Friday hosts as guest of S. D. Snyder listing many attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
Bryan
Lions Minstrel
F. D. Fuller
W. S. Howell
Lion Tom Suber
Dixie Theatre
M. M. Erskine
Lion S. D. Snyger
L. S
A. and
M. College
George Griffin Jr
Griffin
Lion Minstrel
Ross M. Sherwood
E. H. Astin
J. T. Burris
H. L. Morrison
J. Bryan Miller
L. S. Friday
S. D. Snyder
Cc. L. Curlee
W. E. Leverkuhn
Joe Kaplan
A. S. Ware
Bill Wimberly
R. V. Armstrong
Bryan High Boy Makes Money by Milking 2 Cows
Vergne Andrews a Bryan high school vocational agriculture student shows profit from two dairy cows. He sold milk at eighty cents per gallon, earned $136.80 in six weeks, spent $18 on feed leaving $118.80 profit, and advocates a balanced ration including corn meal bran oats and cottonseed with hay in winter and green pasture in warm months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vergne Andrews
Bryan High School
Brazos County
Wanted to Buy 1927 Ford Roadster
A notice offers to purchase a 1927 Ford roadster from W. R. Akin three miles from Bryan on Mumford road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
W. R. Akin
Bryan
Mumford Road
Baptist Women Meet Today at College Church
The Woman's Missionary Union of Dreath-Brazos Baptist Association convened at 10 a.m. at College Avenue Baptist church with Mrs. J. P. King of Bryan presiding. Baylor College representative Susie Dalton urged support for rebuilding after Luther Pall fire. A noon meal followed. afternoon sessions and a 7:30 p.m. pageant “Facing the Facts” feature College Station participants. public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Union of Dreath-Brazos Baptist Association
College Avenue Baptist Church
J. P. King
Bryan
R. W. Persons
King
W. N. Purcell
Navasota
Baylor College
Dalton
J. M. Dawson
Waco
Hostesss Church
Susie Dalton
Belton
Laura Gooch
Mae Jinks
Houston
Fred Morris
J. W. Doyle
Wallace Brosig
Will Gebbs
J. Walter Smith
Katherine Sangster
John Crutchfield
W. F. Atkinson
Rufua Hardy
R. J. Goode
W. L. Crouch
W. R. Malone
T. J. Whitmire
Allen M. Menefee
W. D. Morgan
R. F. Musgrave
J. E. Wise
C. F. Andrews
Madisonville
Floyd Lyle
Bedias
Charley FE. Bullock
Hearne
O. L. Andrews
E. A. Peters
W. C. Raines
Harvey
W. W. Henderson
W. H. Buchanan
Henry Kurten
Kurten
R. L. Brown
Walter Lloyd
Dan Russell
College Station
College Station Baptist Church
College
Fred Hale
For Sale Bargains From Collins and Wicks Feed Store
Advertisement listing bargains including a 1929 Erskine coach a 1925 Cadillac sedan a Fordson tractor seven head mules and horses and 100 bushels of Sim's Kash cotton seed with state certification priced at $2.25 per bit. GEO Stephan and Collins & Wicks Feed Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erskine
Geo
Stephan
Sim’s
Collins & Wicks Feed Store
Club Leader to Address Local Body in Bryan
Mrs. John D. Sherman of Estes Park Colorado will speak at the Bryan City Federation February luncheon on Saturday February 9. She is a past president of the National Federation of Women's Clubs and national chairman of the American Home division. Mrs Sherman will be in Houston that week for the silver anniversary of extension work and will visit Bryan afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Sherman
Estes Park
Colo
Bryan City Federation
W. B. Cline
Sherman
National Federation of Women’s Clubs
American Home Division
Houston
Bryan
O. B. Martin
College
Cline
Federation
Auxiliary Head Will Speak At Legion Meeting
Mrs. F. H. Carpenter of Sour Lake arrives in Bryan to address the Legion Auxiliary luncheon at the LaSalle Hotel and to visit the Carnegie library meeting. She then leads a joint banquet at St. Andrew's Parish House on Friday evening on Child Welfare and Rehabilitation of Disabled Soldiers, with musical numbers enhancing the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Carpenter
Sour Lake
Bryan
J. H. Bartz
American Legion Auxiliary
LaSalle Hotel
Carpenter
Carnegie Library
I. H. Bartz
Legion
U D C Luncheon Set for February 8 at Long's Cafe
S. 8 S. Ross Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy will host a luncheon Friday at 1 o'clock at Long's Cafe in Bryan. Members and friends attend with visitors from nearby towns. Honor guest Mrs. P. B. Tilson of Houston, formerly Miss Fannie Parker of Bryan, will report on the national UDC convention held in Houston in November 1928.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan U. PD. C
U. D
Houston
Old Newspaper Headlines on Texas Murder Front Page
Robert Johnson shows a May 1 1897 Globe Democrat noting Hempstead Texas lynching of six Black men for crimes against two white women and an elderly Black woman. The issue also features Woman's Own Page with fashion notes and illustrations of summer shirts skirts and cycling skirts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Johnson
St. Louis Globe Democrat
Eagle
Globe Democrat
Hersey Coe
Temple
Hempstead
Texas
Cotton ginnings rise in Brazos County to 1929
Joe Howard of the United States Department of Agriculture reports Brazos County ginned 26,388 bales of cotton by January 16, 1929, up from 20,587 bales at the same point the previous year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Howard
United States Department of Agriculture Statistican
Brazos County
Houston Chamber Official Visits Bryan in Exchange of Greetings
T G Kenney assistant manager of foreign trade and the trade extension department of the Houston Chamber of Commerce is in Bryan to deliver greetings from Col Ike Ashburn former A and M College figure now vice president and general manager of the Houston Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. G. Kenney
Houston Chamber of Commerce
Bryan
Eagle
Col Ike Ashburn
A. and M. College
Mission Workers Meet for Mission Study Lesson at First Methodist
Group No. 3 of the Woman's Missionary Society met at Mrs. C L Eden's for the mission study. Twelve members answered roll call with visitor Miss Grace Thatcher present. The lesson titled Learning to Live Together was led by Mrs. W E Neeley as others joined in discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
C. L. Eden
Grace Thatcher
A. L. Keenig
Matthew
C. R. Gardner
Mission Story
W. E. Neeley
Mesdames L. A. Keenig
D. W. Fagan
R. M. Dasnbey
E. C. Harder
Mary Shelburne
Mary Ewing
B. T. Pool
Bessie Lawrence
Lamar Bethea
School District Faces Financial Trouble Says District Debts Exceed Income
County Superintendent F. M. Vance notes School District No. 1 is in bad shape financially. Trustees will hold a meeting this week to discuss remedies after the district has spent over $700 beyond its income for the year and to consider paying obligations and continuing essential purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Vance
State High School Basketball Tournament Set for March 8 9
The University Interscholastic League executive committee selected Texas A and M College in College Station as the site for the 1929 state high school basketball tournament to be held March 8 and 9. Director Roy B. Henderson announced the decision noting that the 1928 meet was at A and M and prior events had been in Austin, with the UT gym burning preventing a return to Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas A. & M. College
Roy B. Henderson
University of Texas
Austins
Hardware Man Attends Meeting in Dallas
Mr and Mrs E E Yeager returned from Dallas where they attended the Texas State Hardware and Implement Association meeting. They report a good meeting and enjoyable time. Mr Edgar Jones accompanied them to Dallas but developed an acute throat infection and remained for treatment. Mrs Jones stayed with him as he faced possible hospital transfer if conditions do not improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Yeager
Dallas
Texas State Hardware and Implement Association
Edgar Jones
Yeagers
Jones
Bryan Identified For Air Purposes
Postmaster Charles S. Myers receives a Guggenheim Fund letter and an engraved certificate listing Bryan among U.S. cities identified for aviation. The rooftop mark on the Chambers-Wilson building was placed by Myers and bears signatures of Harry T. Guggenheim and Charles A. Lindbergh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles S. Myers
Guggenheim Fund For the Development of Aeronautics
Bryan
United States
Chambers-Wilson
Mr. Myers
Harry T. Guggenheim
Charles A.indbergh
Dairying Growth In South Proves Possibility Here
M B Oates reports on dairy development in Mississippi and Tennessee and argues dairy farming can succeed in Texas. He notes rising dairy output, bank lending, and coop among merchants, with Mississippi producing 18 million dollars and Tennessee 40 million annually, as cotton areas shift to dairy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B. Oates
Wichita Falls
Mississippi
Tennessee
Middle Tennessee
Texas
Starkville
Miss
Borden Con Densery
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Brock
Brazos Co Health Com
Gity
Capitol
Steele’s Store
Bryan Lions
Bryan High Boy
Rhode Island
Henry Berndon
College Church
Legion Meet
U.D.C
Houston C. OF
C. Man
Rea
Acta
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