Miss Myrtle Williams honored at Friday gift shower
More than fifty friends gathered at the E F Yeager home to celebrate Miss Myrtle Williams upcoming July 7 wedding to Ottie Kelley. A wedding gift presentation followed music, readings, and baskets of gifts as Miss Williams accepted heartfelt thanks from guests.
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Wikis
Mrember
Young Indies
Free Apaptist Church
E. F Yeager
Myrtle William
Miss Williams
Yeager
Joanna Holloman
Charlene Griesser
Saphronia Carrington
Florine Lenz
Maurine Neeley
Joanna
Charlene
Ottie Kelley
Texas Predictions Meet Reality In Early Settler Notes
Austin reports on William Hickman Hill's 1853 letter to his son Daniel B. Hill describing Texas as destined to be prime in earth’s produce. The missive, unearthed at the University of Texas, highlights land prices, timber, cotton yields, and wheat potential, with praise for upland wheat and stock profits.
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Eagle
Texas
William Hickman Hill
Austin
Mississippi
The
Kate Adele Hill
College Station
Withal
Percisio
Plains
Daniel B. Hill
Palo Alto
Miss
University of Texas Library
W. H. Hill
Fannie Crockett
Hill
Gillilands
Bastrop
William
Campbell
Iara
Althey
M. A. Hatcher
University
Daniel Hill
Stephen F. Austin
Nashville
Cotton crop forecast at 12 180 000 bales for season
Fairchild estimates the American cotton crop at 12 180 000 bales with 40 081 600 acres. The forecast implies a 13.1 percent drop in yield and about two million bales less than last season. If correct it would be the smallest crop since 1928. State figures show Texas leading acreage at 15 074 000 and other southern totals.
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New York
Fairchild Publications
South
Fairchild
Texas
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Tennessee
Alabama
Louisiana
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Early Texas Arrival of a Seeker to Independence Era
A fragment notes a man who left Mexico days before Texas independence, moved to the new country after a decree, and only reached the Lone Star State at age zero years, illustrating a delayed trek to Texas.
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Texas
Mexico
Lone Star State
Negro Clubwomen Plan 26th Meet At Marlin
Texas Federation of Negro Women's Clubs announces its 26th annual convention in Marlin on July 7 with about 100 delegates from across the state. Activities include day sessions at the Negro Methodist Church and night programs at the Negro Baptist Church, with talks by white and local officials and entertainment for visitors.
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Texas Federation of Negro Women's Clubs
Marlin
Negro Methodist Church
Durr Street
Marlin Negro Baptist Church
Jon Bennett Street
Texas
San Antonio
National Association
State Federation
State Federation of Women’s Clubs
R. F. Lindsay
Mt. Pleasant
J. L. Young
Mineral Wells
Better Homes For America
J. L. Brock
Bryan
Cecil Glass
Tom the
Connally
A. B. Dement
Texas Federation of Negro Women’s Clubs
A. E. Johnson
Martin
A. L. Slunter
Overwhelmed by Taxes and Trouble Says He Cannot Pay Up
A reader replies to a subscription request with a long rant blaming federal laws and many taxes for his financial woes. He claims government pressure and social targeting leave him pressed to beg or steal, while clinging to life to see what happens next.
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Publishers’ Auxiliary
Farly Brazos School Terms and Trustees Deal
The article details tuition scales from a Brazos county school led by Miss Guest with annual rates from 20 to 50 dollars for basic and advanced subjects. Founders aim to establish a permanent first class institution for local youth. A separate contract shows school board members agreeing to pay 30 dollars from school funds.
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Marshall
C. C. Seale
A. Henry
I. C. Conway
Brazos County
A. D. Gillispie
Fragmentary notes on school, sales, and exams from 19th century records
The document lists items held by Mr. Marshall including a 1874 instrument connected to a Texas public school act of 1873, a bill of sale for a young enslaved boy valued at 500 cash, and a 1879 A M College grade report showing high marks yet 13 demerits. The text offers a stark glimpse into historic education and slavery.
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Texas
Marshall
A. & M. College
Thos. S
District Budget Procedures and Penalty Provisions
The district budget must be submitted to the district trustees for approval and filed with the superintendent and county clerk. No expenditures except those in the budget, with emergency stipends if approved, may be made. The president of the board is budget officer. treasurers prepare budgets after apportionment notices, with a board hearing by August 20. Violations incur misdemeanor charges and fines up to 1000 dollars or jail of one month to twelve months.
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Board of
Bryan Promotes Historic Parade Through Temple
The column notes Sterling in Temple as a stage for a parade featuring ox carts old time carriages saddles and heirlooms to depict progress. It questions whether Bryan can organize a celebration that boosts her standing in Texas citizens and draws admiration from the public.
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Sterling
Temple
Bryan
Texas
Lions Club Considers Boys Camp And Key Members
District Governor F D Fuller and incoming President H O Ferguson lead talks as Bryan Lions plan a boys summer camp for ages 12 to 16 with oversight by the Bryan Athletic Council and Allen Academy. A steering committee will be named to launch the project with members from local clubs.
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H. O. Ferguson
Fuller
Toronto
H. Ferguson
Bryan
Bryan Athletic Council
Allen Academy
A. and M. College Athletic
Lamar Jones
Ferguson
Lions Club
C. R. Miller
New Comer
Jones
Allen
Pew
Miller
Connecte Academy
Lion W. E. Paulson
Lion Paulson
International Association
R. C. Franks
Lions Club Sees 1300 Keys Issued For Lions International growth
The article notes over 1 300 raised keys issued from the Chicago office to bring more than 2 600 new members into Lions International since October 1 1930. It also records guests John Reed and Lt E T McCullough of A and M College and marks the Bryan Lions Club luncheon as the last for President Jones who will pass the gavel to incoming President H O Ferguson next Tuesday.
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Lions International
John Reed
E. T. McCullough
A. and
M. College
Bryan Lions Club
H. O. Ferguson
F. D. Fuller
Jones
Madison Bell
John E. Blair
D. Paul Dansby
Charles H. Edge
R. C. Franks
J. C. ‘Goldsmith
Cc. E. Griesser
Fred Hale
Dr. Lamar Jones
R. A McDaniel
Jess B. McGee
Charles Ss. Myers
W. E. Paulson
Cc Redding
Morris Schulman
J Coulter Smith
C. C. Todd, Jr
A. S. Ware
Luke Patronella
Jno
M. Lawrence, Jr
R. G. Williams
H. Yarnell
Sankey Park
E. J Blazek
H. P. Black
Frederick A. Burt
H. E. Burgess
J. M. Ferguson, Jr
R. H. Harrison, Jr
J. Maniloff
J. Frank Womble
Miller and Mrs Danforth Named Musical Directors
Capt. C. R. Miller and Mrs Roy Danforth are named as musical directors for the upcoming concert. They bring experience from prior performances and will lead the ensemble in selected works.
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C. R. Miller
Roy Danforth
Nights Are Hot Bringing Summer Thru Last Week
Weather summary notes a hot spell with no average highs above 97 and lows around 71 to 75. Week rainfall total 0.27 inches with varying daily amounts, including 0.03 inches Sunday. Also mentions intention to marry by Grady E. Davis and Archie D. Pool of Brazos County and a trip by Mrs J E Astin to Marlin.
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Delout
Tefore
Grady E. Davis
Archie D. Pool
Brazos County
Jess B. McGee
County Officials Offer Greater Cooperation in Labor Law Enforcement
Austin reports labor commissioner R B Gragg says local officials increasingly aid enforcement. In three months 14 charges filed with six convictions, fines and costs around 500 dollars. Wage claims settled total 4548.80. Gragg warns against exploiting unemployed workers and notes deputies monitor exploitation.
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R. B. Gragg
Labor Department
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