July Fourth in Bryan Highlighted by Community Celebrations
The People's Column describes a clear hot July 4 with picnics sunrise breakfasts and fishing parties in Bryan. Public events include a large American Legion celebration at Sue Haswell Memorial Park. The piece urges Brazos County residents to engage in local politics as attention shifts to lieutenant governor and the U.S. Senate race while Moody and the attorney general face little opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Bryan
Moody
United States Senate
Travelers From Bryan Headed for Summertime Trips
Ed Emmet and F A Somer latte left Bryan this morning for their Fourth of July visit to Columbus. Mr and Mrs M L Parker and children departed at sunrise for Colorado Springs to spend July there. Will Wimberly and wife began a two week vacation, traveling to Shreveport Louisiana to see his mother. Mrs Harvey Weddington of Houston returned home after visiting Bryan relatives. Helen Davis returned from a weekend at Shawnee Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Emmet
F. A. Somerlatte
Bryan
Columbus
M. L. Parker
Colorado Springs
Colo
Will Wimberly
Shreveport
Mr. Wimberly
Harvey Weddington
Houston
Mrs. M. FE. Wallace
Helen Davis
Shawnee
Okla
Miss Nell Batte Begins Two and Half Month Summer Trip
Miss Nell Batte of Houston leaves Bryan for a summer itinerary lasting about two and a half months. She will visit Colorado Springs Denver Seattle and other western cities before returning via California Pacific coast points. The Houston high school faculty member plans to resume duties by September 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nell Batte
Houston
Bryan
T. R. Batte
Miss Batte
Colorado Springs
Denver
Col
Seattle
Wash
California
Pacific Coast
Houston High
Colorado Springs Traveler Praises Scenic West
Douglas Boyder reports from Colorado Springs on a motor vacation through the West. He enjoys the scenery and trout fishing and notes the climate, with temperatures around 35 degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Boyder
West
Colorado Springs
Distinguished Vets to Attend Hood and Green Reunion
Miss Katie Daffain secretary of Hood's Texas Brigade sent a partial program for the reunion in Bryan July 10 and 11, joint with Green's Brigade. Austin Bryan of Houston will give the annual historical address, with Hon Lon Smith, General and Mrs J Cater and Colonel and Mrs John B Hood among speakers. A complete program will be announced soon and a record crowd is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katie Daffain
Hood
Texas Brigade
Bryan
Green's Brigade
Austin Bryan
Houston
Lon Smith
Austin
Railroad Commission
J. Cater
John B. Hood
Jonesy Town
Miss
Crawfords Leave Sunday for Home in Nation's Capital
G. L. Crawford returns from Washington where he begins work as agricultural economist in the cotton marketing division under Dr. B. Youngblood. The study focuses on irrigated long staple cotton prices and values with 100000 bales in California and 125000 in Texas among noted production totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L. Crawford
Washington, D.C
Dr. B. Youngblood
A. and M. College
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Crawford
United States
California
New Mexico
Arizona
Texas
B. Youngblood
Washington
Road Building Feats of Calles Are to Be Noted
San Antonio report notes a good roads congress in Mexico City from October 3 to 6 to celebrate Calles era road work. Senor Jose Rivera of the Mexican highway commission extends the invitation to Texas. He predicts closer ties between Monterrey, Mexico City and the United States as highways linking San Antonio to the capital near completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calles
San Antonio
Mexico
Mexico City
Senor
Jose Rivera
Mexican Highway Commission
Rivera
Texas
Monterey
United States
Edge July Picnic Draws Big Crowd and Candidates
The Edge community annual July picnic proved a big success with a banquet of fellowship, a five minute speaking slot for each candidate from state senate to commissioner, and a cake auction raising 79 dollars for Minnie Rhodes at the Carlsbad sanitarium before her return to Edge. The tradition spans over fifty years with no year skipped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edge
Lamar Bethea of
Bryan
C. L. Benson
Minnie Rhodes
Carlsbad
Rhodes
Farmers Short Course at A and M College
The Farmers Short Course at A and M College will run July 30 to August 4 under Extension Service Director O B Martin. Club boys and girls statewide prepare to attend with Smith County Tyler aiming to repeat last year’s record attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. & M. College
O. B. Martin
Smith County
Tyler
Rockdale Youth Killed in Gravel Pit Accident
Wini fred Luckey, a 5 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Luckey, died Tuesday after being caught in a cavern at a gravel pit near San Gabriel, west of Rockdale. He was with his father during gravel loading when the pit collapsed. He died at Cameron hospital. The body was brought to Rockdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockdale
Winifred Luckey
Homer Luckey
San Gabriel
Cameron Hospital
Mrs Fagin Called Houston for Illness of Brother
Mrs J B Fagin of this city rushed to Houston Tuesday night due to the critical illness of her brother in law R M Harkey of Bay City who is hospitalized there for an operation. Her sisters Mrs Hershell Baker and Mrs R M Harkey planned a July 1 month long trip to Canada and the Pacific coast but were delayed by illness of Mrs Harkey s husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Fagin
Houston
R. M. Harkey
Bay City
Fagin
Hershell Baker
Canada
Pacific Coast
Texas delegation plans longhorn airplane for Phi Delta Kappa run
A San Antonio chapter plans a Texas themed plane to advertise the state as the delegation flies to South Bend Indiana for the Phi Delta Kappa national convention next month. The plane will feature a painted nose resembling a longhorn head and two large paper horn projections that must be removed in flight. The local chapter is the sole Texas unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Texas
South Bend
Ind
Phi Delta Kappa Fraternity
Convention School For Rotary Planned
Dallas Rotary members plan a convention school over several months to prepare for the 1929 Rotary International gathering. A Dallas delegate who attended Minneapolis will study convention arrangement and entertainment and lecture others. Anticipated visitors exceed 15,000 for the 1929 event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Rotary International
Rotary Organization
Minneapolis
Best Hereford herd ships to Des Moines show
Breckenridge July 4 The famous Diamond Ranch Hereford herd will be shipped to Des Moines Iowa on August 1 for exhibition at the show opening August 23 The herd will also appear at the American Royal Kansas City and other northern shows before returning to Texas for the Dallas State Fair in October owner F W Alexander announced
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breckenridge
Diamond Ranch
Des Moines
Iowa
F. W. Alexander
American Royal
Kansas City
Texas
Dallas
Alexander
Entries in Gordon Bennett Contest Arrive
Six of the twelve entries in the Gordon Bennett International Balloon races and the pilot balloon which took off from here Saturday had landed today, according to reports here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Sidewalks of Bryan Highlight Allen Academy Prestige
Editor praises Allen Academy Superintendent N B Allen for attracting prospective students amid strong national ratings and band success. Reports two Bryan banks each processed over a million dollars, notes prominent local bankers, and commends American Legion efforts for a successful Fourth of July celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. B. Allen
Allen Academy
Jimmie Walker
New York
Texas
South
Bryan
Andrew Mellon
W. H. Cole
H. O. Boatwright
W. S. Higgs
Jed Adams Urges Demo Meet To Rally Texas Democrats
Jed C Adams Democratic national committeeman for Texas called for a meeting of the state Democratic executive committee to unite the party behind the platform. He attacked "Rise up Democrats" far-leaning groups and warned the color line in public schools and Jim Crow issues may fade under future policy changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JAS
Jed C. Adams
Texas
D. W. Wilcox
Ralse
Mr. Adams
Eicover Democrats
House of Liberty
Adams
Republican Party
South
U D C Plans 1928 Confederate Veterans Reunion in Bryan
The United Daughters of the Confederacy chapter in Bryan prepares for the July 10 and 11 reunion, welcoming Hood's and Green's Brigades veterans and their families. Members arrange homes for guests and urge community participation to make the two days memorable for aging Confederate veterans now in their mid eighties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Confederacy
Hood
Green
Bryan
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Hood’s
Judge Davis Speaks On The Flag At Milam W O W Picnic
Judge W. C. Davis was chief speaker at the W O W picnic at San Gabriel Milam County today. His subject was The Flag. He was joined by George Edge who attended the day with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Davis
Milam
W. C. Davis
San Gabriel
Milam County
George Edge
Liberal Life Theme Of Dr Buie Talk At Bryan Lions Club
Dr N D Buie of Marlin addressed Bryan Lions Club praising community unity and Secretary Sam E Eberstadt. He lauded Bryan for winning the East Texas Chamber of Commerce convention and predicted a record crowd next year. Committees were appointed by President Henry Locke and Dr F D Fuller was elected to the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. D. Buie
Marlin
East Texas Chamber of Commerce
Bryan
J. L. Dickenson
Kathleen Cason
Mildred Salley
Henry Locke
F. D. Fuller
Bryan Lions Club
Buie
Sam E. Eberstadt
East Texas
Improvement in Rural Music Centers Highlighted in Texas Contest
The 1928 Texas improved living room contest shows rural homes boosting music centers with radios and Victrolas while refinishing walls and removing clutter. 773 women across 76 counties participated, with district and state winners named and prizes to be awarded at the Farmers Short Course on July 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Texas
Bernice Claytor
A. & M. College of Texas
Claytor
Extension Service
Farm News
Dallas
Panhandle
Henry Dozier
Clarendon
Rt. 1
Donlely
Electra
Rt. A
Wichita County
Lower Pan
Andice
Williamson County
Ella Braden
San Antonio
Rt. 2
Bexar County
South Texas
E. G. Mast
Mathis
San Patricio County
Sam Miller
Riviera
Kleberg County
South Central
A. G. Goodwin
Kemah
Galveston County
A. M. Hill
Telferner
Victoria County
J. P. Barr
Appleby
Nacogdoches County
D. D. Moore
Livingston
Polk County
Clyde Parham
Petty
Lamar County
H Stoy
Crandall
Kauf
Campaign expense totals for Texas candidates in United States Senate race
Summary of campaign accounts filed on July 4 showing expenditures and receipts for candidates including Thomas L. Blanton and Minnie Fisher Cunningham. Key figures include Blanton 6638 spent 6671 received. Cunningham 3953 spent 6838 received. large contributions noted from H A Boon and Earl Fain. Also details for S S Marrs W Gregory Hatcher Edith Wilmans L Wardlaw Earle Mayfield and Thomas B. Love. Car depreciation listed as about 54.
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Austin
Thomas L. Blanton
United States Senate
Hughes
Abilene
S. M. N. Marrs
W. Gregory Hatcher
Edith E. Wilmans
H. A. Boon
Chicago
L. J. Wardlaw
Earle B. Mayfield
Earl Fain
Dallas
Thomas B. Love
State Executive Committee
Minnie Fisher Cunningham
United States
Bryan Boy Receives Warm Praise From Local Music Scene
George Griffin announces two summer concerts for Bryan Boy in Corpus Christi and Beeville before he resumes musical studies in September. Local fans anticipate a recital in Bryan, celebrating the gifted young singer whose voice is described as rich true musical and unusually sweet and powerful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Griffin
Mentage
Corpus Christi
Beeville
Bryan
Oak McKenzie Presented With Past President Pin
Bryan Rotary Club honored retiring president Oak McKenzie with a diamond studded past president pin. The presentation address was given by former president M. E. Wallace. McKenzie, noted for service to the club, is succeeded by Charles Hillier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak McKenzie
Bryan
Women Plan Best Federation Meeting in Clubdom History
Texas Federation of Women's Clubs members map the November convention at the College of Industrial Arts Denton. Dallas program chair Mrs Walter S Robinson, president Mrs W R Potter, and regents including Mrs FE Turner Dallas Mrs W E Spell Waco Mrs Lee Joseph Austin and Mrs W M Capps Fort Worth discuss aims to make the meeting the best in federation history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs
College of Industrial Arts
Denton
Walter S. Robinson
Dallas
W. R. Potter
Board of Regents
FE. P. Turner
W. E. Spell
Waco
Lee Joseph
Austin
W. M. Capps
Fort Worth
Coleman County appoints Lewis to succeed tax collector
J. Lewis, son of J. C. Lewis, tax collector of Coleman County, was appointed to succeed his father at a commissioners court meeting Tuesday morning. Calvert road bond issue passes by a large majority, $75,000 will fund road building throughout the precinct per Commissioner C. P. Briggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coleman
F. J. Lewis
J. C. Lewis
Coleman County
Commissioners Court
Moody Silent On Candidates Against Al Smith
AUSTIN July 4 No official notice will be taken by Governor Moody of Cone Johnsons plan to oppose Al Smith for the Democratic presidential nomination. The governor has no authority to oust a commissioner and will not comment on the dispute. Judge William E Hawkins, candidate for Governor, also declares he will oppose Smith after stating I would not vote for Smith. He cites his dedication to Texas democracy and the dry South stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Moody
Cone Johnson
Ferguson
Texas
Smith
Thomas B. Love
Dallas
William E. Hawkins
Hawkins
Dan Moody
Houston
al Smith
Measurements of Smith Given
NEW YORK July 3 The World Sunday said Governor Alfred E Smith ringside measurements as he enters the fight for the presidency of the United States are: Age 54 Height 5 feet 12 inches Weight 178 Complexion ruddy Eyes steely blue Hair gray Most prominent feature nose Shoes 7 1 2 Favorite dishes a huge belt line steak lamb stew roast beef broiled chops fish Favorite sports swimming golf score around 120 watching plays cards with his wife Does not take exercises at home Sings while shaving Favorite game politics Favorite amusements theater music and motion pictures will not go to concerts Hobbies in earlier days keeping scrapbook More recently keeping pets
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New York
the World
Alfred E. Smith
United States
Miss Kate Closs Breaks Leg in Houston Fall
Miss Kate Closs formerly of Brazos County fell months ago in Houston and broke her right leg above the knee. After weeks in a Houston hospital she returned home and now walks on crutches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Closs
Brazos County
Will Reegret
Houston
He Hospital
Call for Bank Statements Issued Across Banks
Comptroller of the Currency today issued a call for the condition of all national banks at the close of business June 30. In Austin, the State Banking Commissioner James Shaw issued a call for the condition of state banks at June 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Comptroller of the Currency Today
James Shaw
Death of Mrs. E. M. Bull Noted in Local Telegram
Mrs. E. M. Bull of Champagne TL died yesterday as reported to Mrs. C. B. Campbell of A and M College. She was mother of Mrs. C. L. Rothgeb, with Mrs. Rothgeb and husband visiting the campus in Bryan. No further details released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Campbell
A. and
M. College
E. M. Bull
Champagne
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the People’s Column
T. P. Taylor
Navasota
G. F. Singletary
Bryan Hospital
Cool
Colorado
Crawfords
Nation’s
Associated Press
M. L. Hollis
Free Will Baptist Church of
Arkansas
Alabama
Convention School For
Rotary
Gordon Bennett
Sidewalks of
TY Cobb
American Legion
Legion
Tell Lon Baker, Jr
Jess Cook
Lang Spell
John Seeley Caldwell
O. A. Ashworth
Ieltiers
Jed Adams
U. D.C
DR. Buie
Bryan Boy
Kate Closs
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