Sally Rand Says Grape Dance Won’t Be Next
Sally Rand, the Missouri-born dancer famed for the bubble dance, told reporters in Austin that she believes the grape dance will not be her next act. She indicated she will perform at the Fort Worth Frontier Centennial but ruled out dancing behind a grape, despite chatter about the Dallas Centennial Exposition feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sally Rand
Austin
Sally Tend
Missouri
Hhen
Governor’s
Miss Rand
Ort Worth Frontier
Dallas
Ed Clark
Scholastic Honors Won by Brazos Teacher
Mrs R B Hearne of Bryan a Sam Houston State Teachers College student this summer earned scholastic honors for excellence in her work. She has been invited into Kappa Delta Pi for her scholarship and will receive a Business Administration degree in August. Hearne’s friends in Brazos County celebrate her exceptional four years of college work and prior service as a county teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Hearne
Bryan
Sam Houston State Teachers’ College
Hearne
Kappa Delta Pi
Rainy Fourth Ends Church Plans At Reliance
Reliance July weather spoiled church attendance and forced Fourth of July celebrations to move upriver. News notes a large gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Riley's with barbecue goat and beef, multiple families from Bryan and nearby areas, and several local health and visit updates including CCC camp returnee Leslie Crenshaw and residents Mrs. Jim Hicks and Miss Mildred Carter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reliance
John Riley
Everette Saxon
Maryland
Goose Creek
Bob Or. Bryan
Onroe Riley
John William
Jim Riley
Everette
Charlotte
Jim Carroll
Leslie
Chick Williams
Sam Bullock
Alta
Charlie Saxon
Charles
Bryan
Britton Risinger
Milton
Louise
Leslie Lloyd
Mary Jane
Thelma Pearl
Jim Saxon
Steep Hollow
J. C. Riley
Ughter
Almedia
C. Lawless
Karlie Vernon
Limmie Morn
Will Riley
J. C. Merka
J. C. Jr
Jim Martin Riley
C. R. Saxon
John Sul
G. W. Saxon
Robert Riley
Robert Jr
Dorothy Pearl
Charlie Webster
John Rambaa
Essie Shealy
Geo, Jones
Alief
Stewart Dyess
Johnnie Riley
Cleto Lisnebe
Ardell Y Hartsfield
Dora May Keith
Robert Carter
Wesley Slaughter
Charlie Jones
Herbert Jones
John Douglas Jones
Leslie Crenshaw
CCC
Jim Hicks
Rainy days boost local farming outlook and community gathering
A large crowd enjoyed a Sunday night singing with visiting performers including Mr. Sample and Mr. Herman Hicks. Rain promises bountiful feed and crops. Local visits include Mrs. W C Hill and Dorothy Maurice with sister Mrs. E J Payne, and Mr. and Mrs. Mike Rosier with Geraldine visiting relatives. The Rosier family spent the weekend in Galveston while others joined Mr and Mrs Frank Rosier and family at nearby gatherings. Mrs. Lodger Wymola departed later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sample
Herman Hicks
Bert Phillips
W. C. Hill
Dorothy Maurice
E. J. Payne
Mike Rosier
Geraldine
Johnnie Payne
Bobbie and
Waymond
Lurline Elliott
Galveston
Frank Rosier
H. M. Free
Lodger Wymola
Quiet wedding and community gatherings reported
Nina Mae Moore and Albert Leighman quietly wed at A. and M. last Friday evening. A shower at the school auditorium featured a program by Miss Yancy s students and a playful fake wedding with Mrs. Bertie Boggs as bride. Jim Murphy and Edna spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Free and family as Mrs. Roy Lewis planned time away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Jim Murphy
Edna
H. M. Free
Nina Mae Moore
Albert Leighman
Yancy
Deward Davidson
Albert Monroe Payne
Janet Leighman
Marguerite
Edith Mae Wilson
Evelyn Opersteny
Bertie Boggs
Gladys Cross
Joe Opersteiy
Newman Powers
C.la
Roy Lewis
Huntsville
Rainy Week Reunions Highlight Kings Highway
Residents note welcome rain then plan to quit. Local gatherings include picnics in Bryan last weekend with multiple families visiting friends in King’s Highway area. Betty Bush of Jacksonville visits. Dowell and Nash families host. social visits span Wheelock and Novosad homes. business visitors to Franklin include Eddie McWhorter Mangis and Nash. Grover McDonald spends Sunday with Joe Lys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Betty Bush
Jacksonville
Recil Sanders
H. Hill
Wheelock
A. C. Dowell
Tabor
G. A. Nash
L. V. Skubal
C. L. Novosad
Eddie McWhorter
Leon Mangis
Franklin
Grover McDonald
Joe Lys
Henry Reunion Set At Benchley July 19
The Henry family reunion returns to the Will H. Peyton pasture near Benchley on July 19. Descendants including Robertson county’s first white child’s kin from past years will likely attend amid songs, speeches by local leaders, and a sermon by Dr. Thomas Gordon Watts. Attendees should bring lunch for a picnic under oaks near the Henry cemetery with cold drinks and seating provided for elderly guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Will H. Peyton
Benchley
Henrys
Robertson County
Robertson and
Brazos Counties
Thomas Gordon Watts
Presbyterian Church of
Bryan
Henry Cemetery
Peyton
Davis Plans to Attend Judicial Council Meet
Judge W C Davis went to Dallas Friday afternoon to attend a Texas Judicial Council meeting. The council will prepare its report for submission to the Texas Bar association, which will convene Monday in Dallas for a three day session. Davis plans to return Sunday to open Robertson county court Monday morning. If possible he will return to Dallas Monday night and attend the bar association meeting Tuesday and Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Davis
Dallas
Texas Judicial Council
Texas Bar Association
Davis
Robertson County
Bar Association
Rainfall Threatens Burleson Cotton Crop
W. M. Jones of Caldwell in Burleson County said crops in the Brazos Valley are the best he has seen, but warned that continued rain could invite insect damage if it does not stop soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Jones
Caldwell
Burleson County
Bryan
Mr. Jones
Brazos Valley
Marriage Licenses Report for B. Mochiman and Margaret F. Shane
Marriage license records show B. Mochiman and Margaret F. Shane obtaining licenses. Details include issuance by local clerk, with names matching the application for lawful marriage in the jurisdiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Mochiman
Margaret F
Shane
Cotton party in Europe reports 9000 bales of Texas cotton
Agronomy professor Mugford leads A and M College team in Europe in a recent letter. They saw 9000 bales of Texas cotton unload at Liverpool and a bale from Bryan in a warehouse. The party, including contest winners Huckabee Warner Roberts, were hosted by the American consul in Liverpool and Manchester chamber of commerce. They tour Shirly Institute and plan London June 25, Belgium June 27, Bordeaux July 15, then return aboard the Berengaria. British life appears more prosperous than in 1932.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. Warner
Abilene
L. M. Roberts
Terrell
G. B. Roberts
A. and
M. College
Roberts
Madrid
University of Spain
Liverpool
Chamber of Commerce
Manchester
Shirley Institute
London
Belgium
Bordeaux
France
United States
Mogford
A Century of Texas Cattle Brands Book Published
The Fort Worth publishing house releases A Century of Texas Cattle Brands detailing about 2 000 brands with owner names and ranch locations organized by county. Foreword by Amon G Carter and contributions from Peter Molyneaux and Frank Reeves highlight branding history as a Texas Centennial era treasure for ranchers and history buffs.
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The
Eagle
Amon G. Carter
Texas
Peter Molyneaux
Frank Reeves
Fort Worth
Abraham Harper
Kenchen Kerr
Ignatz Sikoski
Milley Washington
New England
Fair Publishing Company
Steep Hollow Picnic And Political Speaking Set For July 16
The Steep Hollow annual picnic and political speaking event will be Thursday night July 16. Joe Bonds and Amsie Bullock announced the gathering inviting all candidates to speak and inviting the public to attend. A barbecue supper will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steep Hollow
Joe Bonds
Amsie Bullock
Board of Equalization to Hold July 14 and 15 Hearings
The Bryan Board of Equalization issued notices for all day hearings on July 14 and 15. The event emphasizes formal sessions likely addressing tax or fiscal matters before the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board OF Equilization
Bryan Board of Equilization
Soil erosion dangers urged at Brazos County meeting
The Brazos County council of agriculture will discuss land utilization and watershed protection at its next meeting on Saturday July 18. The message warns erosion threatens communities like Goforth in Hays County and urges bankers to support watershed acquisition to prevent similar ruin in Brazos County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston Chronicle
Texas
Goforth
Hays County
Brazos County
Pecan Budding Contest At Edge 4-H Meeting
The Edge 4-H club held a pecan budding contest last Friday night with contestants Edwin Operstein five minutes Billy Wilson four minutes Walter Operstein three and a half minutes Vaughn R Wilson four minutes and John Barnes of Tabor as judge. Albert Schram announces plans for Friday night including short plays stunts club reports and music directed by Winifred Carroll. Club notes that members will soon be of voting age and eligible to vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edge 4-H
Edwin Operstein
Billie Wilson
Walter Opersteiy
Vaughn R. Wilson
John Barnes
Tabor
Albert Schram
Tabor 4-H Club
Post Office
Winifred Carroll
Bankers See Role in Soil Conservation Program
Frederick P. Champ of the American Bankers' Association says bankers can and should play an important part in developing and maintaining a sound soil conservation program. He urges banks to support farmers and conservation efforts as part of a stable rural economy and prudent lending practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bankers’ Opportunity
Frederick P. Champ
The
American Bankers’ Association
Future Farmers Plan State Meet At Stephenville
Stephenville prepares to host the 1 000 plus Future Farmers of America and advisers for the Texas FFA Association convention July 24 25 and 26. State officers and executive committee will stay on the Tarleton campus while sessions and social events unfold with local chamber and agriculture officials coordinating band meals and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenville
John Tarleton College
Chamber of Commerce
College
Lone Star
Wipprécht and Merka to Speak at Rye 4-H Meeting
W. Wipprécht of Bryan and Joe Merka of Benchley are set to appear on the Rye 4-H club program next Tuesday night. They will offer suggestions to boost member interest and contribute to community betterment. Their talks are expected to be of wide interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Wipprécht
Bryan
Joe Merka
Benchley
Rye 4-H
Grass and Clover Seed Harvest Advice in Bryan
The article notes vacant lots and alleys in Bryan yielding Dallas grass seed and mature clover seed. It suggests cheaply hiring labor to collect seed before it shed and to scoop seed with wagon or truck, scattering clover and grass seed over pastures where cow droppings are found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Dallas
Short Course at Brazos County Sees Free Open Sessions For Farm Folk
Four or more boys and perhaps as many club girls will receive trips to the Short Course by the Bryan Chamber of Commerce. The sessions are free and open to the public, offering instruction in crop production, insect control, livestock, soil improvement, home care, and farm product marketing. Entertainment includes modern fun and stunts, promised to be unequaled this side of the Texas Centennial, delivering both sober and humorous options for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Recreational Program Planned for Rye 4-H Club
The Rye 4-H club plans a recreation program at Rye Schoolhouse at 8:30 p m on July 14. Agenda includes roll call reports, songs and yells, talks by Joe Merka and Walter Wipprecht on Rye Community, stunts and games, and music by the Post Office Band directed by Winifred Carroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rye 4-H
Ry E
Rye
Joe Merka
Walter Wipprecht
Post Office
Winifred Carroll
Wife of Mexia judge hurt in auto crash
Mexia July 7 Mrs O F Watkins wife of Judge Watkins of Mexia is in a hospital at Temple with injuries from an auto accident near Troy Saturday night Her left leg and right shoulder were broken Judge Watkins was only slightly hurt C J Cantrell of Mexia was hurt but not seriously The party had been to Temple and was in Cantrell s car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexia
O. F. Watkins
Judge Watkins
Temple
Troy
July events in Texas history 1821 to 1848
This week highlights Stephen F. Austin and a 14 member party leaving Natchez to confer with Governor Martinez about transferring his father grant and exploring settlement sites. It also notes the 1842 Texan maneuver near the Nueces with Canales' forces and a 1848 act fixing Texas eastern boundary along Sabine Pass, Sabine Lake, and Sabine River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen F. Austin
Don Erasmo Seguin
Natchitoches
San Antonio
Martinez
Davis
Nueces
Antonio Canales
Congress
Texas
Sabine Pass
Sabine Lake
Sabine River
Texas State College For Women
CSA
Physician Injured Here Is Rapidly Recovering
Dr. Joseph H. Graves of Houston, seriously injured in an auto crash south of Bryan, spent about a week in St. Joseph's hospital. He is improving rapidly and expects to leave Methodist hospital soon to return to the Rice hotel. Graves thanks friends for their care and interest while recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph H. Graves
Houston
Bryan
St. Joseph’s Hospital
R. J. Hunnicutt
S. C. Richardson
Graves
Methodist Hospital
Rice Hotel
New Cashier Is Named For Union State Bank
C. S. Martin, a well known banker of Normangee, accepts appointment as cashier of the Union State Bank and Trust Company and will assume duties Monday. He has been cashier at First State Bank of Normangee for years. J. H. Todd becomes vice president and will lead daily operations. The Martins, Baptist church members, plan to move their home to Bryan soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. S. Martin
Normangee
Union State Bank and Trust Company
Martin
First State Bank of
J. H. Todd
the Baptist Church
Bryan
College man charged with highway parking
J. F. Strother was charged in Justice A. J. Buchanan's court Monday with parking on the highway without lights. The sheriff's department says Strother parked on Highway No. 21 about four miles east of Bryan when a car driven by a man said to live at Normangee collided with it, not seeing the stationary car in time to avoid impact. Strother is said to be employed at College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Strother
A. J. Buchanan
Strother
Bryan
Normangee
Wedding Ring From 1843 Tells Family History
The ring given by a great great grandfather to his bride was presented to Norma Dee Tallman in the Cargill home in Bryan. Her great great aunt Hattie Welch made the presentation. The ring was worn at the 1843 wedding of Delilah Phillip Barrett in Macon County Alabama. Mrs Tallmon and her family have returned to Fort Worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma Dee Tallman
Fred Cargill
Bryan
Cargill
Hattie Welch
Delilah Phillip Barrett
Macon County
Alabama
Tallmon
Norma Dee
Miss Dee Car
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Brazos
Edge
Kings Highway
Judicial Council
Texas Bar
Burleson
Bryan Bale
England
Just Off Press
Brazos County Boys and Girls Club Department
Pecan
Tabor Club
Future Farmers Plan
Union State Bank
NBA .C. Penney Company
Kelvinators Sales and Service
Motorola
Charles A. . Dills
Bryan Avenue
27Th St
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