Library Lights and Hidden Buttons in a Mountain Home
In a mansion library, a young man notes books' power while his mountain mother explores the house in wonder. A butler Wilson reveals his trusted role as they begin an uneasy companionship, as lights and buttons spark curiosity and conversation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nance Jordan
Ann Haskel
John Herbert Resa
Ann
Hit
John Herbert
Jedge
Shannon
Wal
Billy
Hoss
Jeff
Nance
Most Prisoners Worth Reclaiming Says Bud Russell
Bud Russell, a veteran transfer agent who has moved over 100000 convicts to Huntsville, argues that about ninety percent of prisoners are incorrigible and should remain jailed for life. He supports eliminating local executions, notes El Paso cargoes include many Mexicans hiding blades in shoes, and describes strict loading procedures to prevent escapes. He urges friends to write to prisoners, saying many inmates never receive mail and their hearts grow hard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud Russell
Huntsville
Russell
West Texas
el Paso
el Paro
Midland
2402 Landing Fields Found in United States
Washington July 7 The bureau of air commerce reported there were 2402 airports and landing fields in the United States, 75 more than July 1 last year. California led with 192 airports and landing fields and Texas had 135.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bureau of Air Commerce
United States
California
Texas
Texas Men Die In Crash Near Albuquerque
A truck carrying Allen Freeman and Donald Hicks struck a tree four miles north of Albuquerque New Mexico. Freeman of Mount Pleasant Texas died in the crash while Hicks of Winters Texas was critically injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. M
Allen Freeman
Mount Pleasant
Texas
Donald Hicks
Winters
Here
Front in the Grasshopper War Expands Across Plains States
Dr Lee A St, of the federal bureau of entomology, begins a trip to the front in the Grasshopper war. The campaign spans Iowa Nebraska Oklahoma Missouri Kansas the Dakotas Montana and includes Associated Press coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee A. St
Federal Bureau of Entomology
Iowa
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Missouri
Kansas
The
Dakotas
Montana
Associated Press
People and Families Visit Bryan from Nearby Areas
Shoppers from Normangee and travelers in Bryan share Sunday visits and community notices. Mrs Nall Colson of Grimes County seeks a seat in the Legislature while Nat Colson's former district duties are noted. Families from Beeville Montgomery and Montgomery counties travel, children born, and residents recover from operations as local church and school figures relocate or visit relatives across Galveston Temple and Pensacola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nall Colson
Grimes County
Walter J. Higgs
Colson
Grimes
Montgomery Counties
Nat Colsen
C. M. Halsell
Fittlie
Bobby
Frank Ish
Pearsall
Galveston
Imogene Webb
Dorothy Gunter
Ruth Gordon
R. S Webb Jr
J. M. Gordon
Bryan
Fort Clark
Mexican
Henry Lewis
Beeville
Jack Johnson
J. A. Gandy
Wellborn
J. L. Stasmey
Rock Prairie
Kurten
Céarn Keith
Theo Mahler
Ralph Howell
Anderson Isle
Howell
Blanche Meachum
Jas. H. Webb
Pensacola
Fila
J. Allen Myers Jr
Webb
W. L Glass
St. ' S Hospital
J. D. Benson
Paul J. Merrell
David Merrell
Henrietta
Merrell
A. and M. College
First Christian Church
Benson
Corsicang
Henry Kindt
Karten
St. Joseph's Hospital
W. M. Hudspeth
Mr. Hudspeth
C. J. Feirman
Mildred
Margaret Fairman
Little Reoch
Ark
Peaches Pay Good Profits Says Stewart of Prospect
In Prospect Texas J N Stewart reports profits from peach growing noting 12 Mamie Ross and Arkansas Traveler trees yielded 18 bushels this season. He earned about 60 dollars from selling the fruit and believes peaches can be profitably grown in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
Texas
J. N. Stewart
Prospect
Arkansas Traveler
Travis County Agent Buried in Austin
W. E. Davis long time Travis County agent died at his Austin home Thursday after more than 30 years in Extension Service work. R. W. Persons and M. T. Payne attended his funeral, Davis was active as a district agent during wartime and was widely known across Texas for agricultural service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Persons
M. T. Payne
Extension Service
Austin
W. E. Davis
Mr. Davis
Travis
Wat
Texas
Wildlife survey under Dr Taylor progresses in Texas
Dr Walter P Taylor head of US Biological Survey reports wildlife resource survey under Texas Cooperative Wildlife Service is progressing despite heavy rains. Counting methods for bobwhite quail fur bears and other animals are being developed and plans made to apply findings to land inventories and game increase. Work mainly in Warner county with Huntsville HQ. Taylor to Huntsville early week then to Austin for statewide game wardens conference at Camp Mabry July 9-10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter P. Taylor
United States Biological Survey
Texas Cooperative Wildlife Service
Warner County
Huntsville
Taylor
William J. Tucker
Valgene Lehmann
Austin
Game Wardens
Camp Mabry
Texas Game Fish and Oyster Commission
Inspect Sites For New Experiment Station Rising Star
A five man College Station committee with Senator E M Davis of Brownwood toured towns Monday to inspect sites for a proposed agricultural experiment station. Counties under consideration include Eastland Brown Callahan Comanche Erath. Attendees: Dr A B Connex head of the A M College station, W T Carter US Soil Survey, Joseph Kopecky Hallettsville, Dr J T Lawson Bowie, R V Davis Plainview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rising Star
College Station
E. M. Davis
Brownwood
Davis
Eastland
Brown
Callahan
Comanche
Erath
A. B. Connex
A. & M. College
W. T. Carter
U.S. Soil Survey Commission
Joseph Kopecky
Hallettsville
J. T. Lawson
Bowie
R. V. Davis
Plainview
Federation Formed Of Federal Employees In Texas
Dr. Walter P. Taylor, returning from Dallas where he presided at a Baker Hotel meeting as fourth vice-president of the National Federation of Federal Employees, helped organize a Texas State Federation of Federal Employees. The group aims to improve welfare of federal workers in Texas and boost efficiency of federal government activities in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter P. Taylor
Texas Cooperative Wildlife Service
Dallas
National Federation of Federal Employees
Baker Hotel
Texas
Personnel change in Retail Credit Bureau in Bryan
Jeff Hefley named manager of the Central Texas Retail Credit Bureau with headquarters in Bryan arrives from Lufkin and will stay in Bryan for a time. Mrs. Jess Witt will head the Bryan office, succeeding Miss Johnny Barbee who moves to Howell Office. Hefley has opened offices at Lufkin and Nacogdoches and reports East Texas business conditions improving steadily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Hefley
Central Texas Retail Credit Bureau
Bryan
Lufkin
Jess Witt
Johnny Barbee
Howell Ofl Company
Southern Pacific
Fort Worth
Hefley
Nacogdoches
East Texas
River floods ruin Navasota crops in Bryan area
Jack Manning and T. L. Boswell of King's Highway in Bryan report the Navasota River is out over their farms, destroying nearly all cotton, corn and ribbon cane. They fear two weeks before they can reenter fields to replant, weather permitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navasota
Jack Manning
T. L. Boswell
King’s Highway
Bryan
Bryan City Commission to Meet Friday Night
The Bryan city commission will hold its regular monthly session Friday night. Discussion will include the budget for the current fiscal year and other matters on the agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Golf Tournament Interest Grows at Bryan Country Club
Interest is rising for the annual Invitation golf tournament to be played Sunday at Bryan Country Club with about 100 players expected from Hearne, Caldwell, Cameron, Marlin, Huntsville, Conroe, Madisonville, Brenham, Navsagota and Houston. The 18 hole event features four flights with four prizes each plus pitching and driving contests. Prizes are Top-Flite golf balls. A three player committee will set the flight method to ensure fairness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Country Club
A. L
Whiskey) Smith
Hearne
Caldwell
Cameron
Marlin
Huntsville
Conroe
Madisonville
Brenham
Navgasota
Houston
College
Bryan
Buck Thomas Visits Brazos County Hopeful for Primary Win
Buck Thomas B C Buck Thomas candidate for state representative spoke to supporters in Brazos County after visiting Anderson on Monday. He reported much encouragement and optimism about the July 25 primary election outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C
Buck) Thomas
Anderson
Brazos County
Davis Opens Court in Robertson County Monday
Judge W C Davis traveled to Franklin on Monday to open a five week term of district court for Robertson county setting the schedule and proceedings for the term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Robertson CO
W. C. Davis
Franklin
Robertson County
Marriage Licenses For J. J. Riley Jr and Annie Lee Saxon
J. J. Riley Jr. and Annie Lee Saxon applied for a marriage license. The filing lists both as applicants with plans to wed in the near future. local clerk’s office records reflect the pair’s intention to marry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Riley Jr. and
Annie Lee Saxon
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