Teachers Vocational Agriculture Conference Opens Monday At A. & M.
The five day conference at Texas A and M College opens Monday with 175 teachers from Texas and across the nation. State and federal officials discuss cooperative programs, teacher recruitment, evening schools and supervised practice as part of vocational agriculture education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teachers Vocational Agriculture
College Atte
Texas
M. College of Texas
State Board For Vocational Education
State Department of Education
Davis
C.H. Winkler
A. S and M
R. Reeve
M. E. & T. Lines
Dallas
R. W. Puard
Colorado State School of Agriculture
Fort Coilins
Colo
A. E. Short
Federal Land Bank
Woollston
The
Land Bank
W. B. Farrar
al Agriculture
Portland ‘Cement Association
R. D. Maltiby
Federal Board ‘For Vocational Education
Wash
Ington
D. C
E. J. Kyle
School of Agriculture
Three Urged For Presidency Of Southwestern U
Dr W J Johnson of Wichita Walls the Rev Frank Onderdonk of San Antonio and the Rev W Angie Smith of El Paso are named as candidates for Southwestern University Georgetown presidency The selection committee will meet Tuesday July 24 in Austin Dr T C Cooper of Dallas says the president will be named at the meeting Dallas delegate T L McCullough will accompany him W L Dean of Wantsville chairs the committee The new president will succeed Dr J Sam Barcus who resigned effective August 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Johnson
Wichita Walls
Frank Onderdonk
San Antonio
W. Angie Smith
el Paso
Southwestern University
Georgetown
Austin
T.C. Cooper
Dallas
T. L. McCullough
Amon Williams Ships Calves to Fort Worth Market
Amon Williams and his son Harry left Brazos County for Fort Worth with two carloads of calves raised on Williams' pasture. Williams says Brazos County is becoming a cattle country and forecasts five years of cattle farming as the chief local industry, with 6 or 7 more carloads to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amon Williams
Harry
Fort Worth
Brazos County
Mr. Williams
Bryan Poultry Farms Set State Records in Bulletin
Bryan poultry farms top state rankings per Texas A&M bulletin. Golden Rule Poultry Farm run by V. J. Boriskie ranked high in Barred Plymouth Rock. The farm placed fourth in an individual contest. F. W. Kazmeier, Bryan dealer, also won in S. C. Rhode Island Reds.
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Bryan
The
Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas
Golden Rule
V. J. Boriskie
Plymouth Rock
F. W. Kazmeier
S. C. Rhode Island
Brazos Girl Seeks Aid For A M College Course
A Brazos county club girl aims to attend an A and M short course but cannot afford it after a hail storm ruined the farm. The article notes that seven dollars may cover the costs and asks interested parties to leave donations at the Eagle office.
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Brazos County
A. & M. College
Eagle Office
Blue pencil to curb state budget growth in Texas
Austin July 17 The board of control led by R B Walthall plans heavy cuts to department and institution requests for the next two year budget The board trimmed more than 19 million for the just completed two years and expects over 20 million more to be cut This comes as all departments except the fire insurance division seek increases for the coming biennium
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Board of Control
R. B. Walthall
Walthall
Harvey community blessed by rain for cotton crop
Harvey July rain lifts farm prospects as farmers near crop completion. Daily life notes include Lola Jones and Edd Lewis visiting from Houston, Inez Kincannon staying with sister, Julia Wilcox visiting Bryan, Alec Moody visit, Theda Cobb returning from Houston nursing program, Elmo Weedon building a new home, Rev Brown announcing church meeting starting July 29, Sunday School and BYU attendance steady, King Hensarling visiting Douglas Peters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey
Lola Jones
Edd Lewis
Houston
Inez Kincannon
Bradley
Millican
Julia Wilcox
Bryan
E. A. Peters
Alec Moody
Piedmont
KE. A. Hensarling
Theda Cobb
Baptist Hospital
Theda
Elmo Weedon
Weedon
R. L. Brown
King Hensarling
Douglas Peters
Picture to be Shown at Queen Theatre By Chamber of Commerce
The Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce announces a moving picture next Monday at the Queen Theatre to promote local educational institutions. The film will circulate statewide with proceeds helping cover exhibition costs elsewhere. S. E. Eberstadt urges all Bryan residents to attend to support schools and attract new students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Theatre
Bryan and Brazos County
Bryan
S. E. Eberstadt
The
Chamber of Commerce
Henry Rathbone Dies In Illinois
Congressmen Henry R. Rathbone of Kenilworth Illinois died after an operation at Presbyterian Hospital. He had been ill two years and was seeking re election. Rathbone gained fame as a Lincoln scholar and was involved in prohibition farm relief and aviation issues. He sponsored the 1024 world aviation pledge bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Henry R. Rathbone
Kenilworth
Presbyterian Hospital
Rathbone
Lincolnia
Henry Rathbone
Ford
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
President
Lave
Yale University
Albany Law School
University of Wisconsin
Congress
Brazos County 4-H Notes On Scholarships And Projects
County Agent C L Benson and Home Demonstration Agent Lucy Givens report on the 4 H Club council's Short Course arrangements. Scholarships awarded to 15 club members from Bryan area. details on earnings from Arnold Murray and others, and notes on garden and poultry projects. Inspection trip planned to Chambers Wilson pecan farm for power farming demo. Also coverage of grafting peaches, pecan budding, and home improvement by Lorena Nash. Fifteen girls earned Short Course trips totaling 852 quarts of food valued at 29.68 per girl. sewing valued at 11.24 per girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Benson
Lucy Givens
Arnold Murray
Arnold
Benson
Chambers-Wilson
Thompson Creek
D. L. Wilson
Chambers- Wilson Motor Company
W. C. Putz
L. J. Putz
Jacob Schramek
Steele's
Extension Service
American Legion Convention Draws Many to Sartone
SAN ANTONIO July 16 Although the American Legion convention is four months away a busy staff has gathered at headquarters here. The publicity office has been open for months and the room finding office has assigned more than 80 000 rooms. Ross K. Cole adjutant of the Texas department moved his offices to San Antonio from Austin. The Legion Auxiliary convention committee opened an office Col Beaumont Buck retired U S Army will act as grand marshal for the parade and has opened an office where routes are studied and timing charts made for a quick moving parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
American Legion Convention
Ross KR. Cole
Department of Texas
Austin
The
Legion Auxiliary Convention Committee
Col
Beaumont B. Buck
U U. S. Army
Texas Agriculture and Industry Grow Rapidly
Texas shows sharp growth in fruit trees and vehicle registrations. Orange trees rise from 55,000 to 190,000 and grapefruit from 79,000 to 1,650,000 in five years. Annual motor vehicle registrations near 1,000,000. Text notes strong automotive market, seven percent of US raw materials, 1.6 percent manufactured value of about a billion dollars yearly. Syrup production hits 4 million dollars with market potential fivefold.
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Texas
United States
Enrollments in Allen Academy Surge in New Year
Enrollment at Allen Academy is rising rapidly with figures more than double last year's at this time. Superintendent N. B. Allen reports twelve new applications this morning and predicts the school will fill before opening, with dormitory space likely exhausted. Military preparatory prospects also show unprecedented strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Academy
N. B. Allen
Military Preparatory
15 Girls Win Scholarships in Brazos County
Fifteen Brazos county girls won short course scholarships funded by the Bryan Woman's Club, the Chamber of Commerce, and other groups. Winners include Lena Bonano, Hellen Jones, Albina Blazek, Frances Noto, Mary Oliver Jerger, Ritchie Cooper, Mary Grace Beene, Gussie Mae Schultz, Jamie Lou Griffin, Estelle Murray, Serena Nash, Ruth Mathis, and others. Prizes were awarded for contest placement and best club work, judged on sewing, cooking, canning, home improvement, and productive projects.
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Brazos County
Bryan Woman's Club
Lena Bonano
Steele's
Hellen Jones
Woodville
Albina Blazek
Leonard
Frances Noto
Mary Oliver Jerger
Ritchie Cooper
Tabor
Mary Grace Beene
Millican
Chamber of Commerce
Gussie Mae Schultz
Harvey
Mary Lero
Rye
Jamie Lou Griffin
Edge
Estelle Murray
Steep Hollow
Edeilweiss Schultz
Kurten
Maggie Cahill
Smetana
Woman's Club
Serena Nash
Kings Highway
Ruth Mathis
Reliance
Lions Club
Democratic reformers denounce Tammany Hall over Prohibition fights
Smith notes a reform movement aimed at wresting democracy from Tammany Hall. The group, touting democracy, attacked figures like Samuel L. Tilden Grover Cleveland William J. Bryan and Woodrow Wilson while opposing Cox Davis. It resists Tammany's efforts to overturn the Eighteenth Amendment repeal enforcement and the Volstead Act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tammany Hall
Samuel L. Tilden
Grover Cleveland
William J. Bryan
Woodrow Wilson
James M. Cox
John W. Davis
State of
New York
Prohibition Faction Sees Rally For Hoover Aid
A Texas meeting advocates enforcement of prohibition laws and supports Hoover for president while opposing Governor Smith. A 31 man, 31 woman state campaign committee is created to organize anti Smith efforts across senatorial districts amid internal dissension over electors. Principal speakers include Bishop John M. Moore and Dr J W Burma urging voters to act, not just cheer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Texas
John M. Moore
Dallas
Methodist Episcopal Church South
O. B. Colquitt
J. B. Cranfill
Olas
Alvin Moory
Houston
J. WH. Burma
Trinity College
Waxahachie
Burma
Ciy
Clevates
Hoover
Who Will McKenzie Vote For In This Election
The piece questions which candidate best embodies William J. Bryan and McKenzie principles, comparing Hoover and the Republican platform. It cites prohibition enforcement flaws, Teapot Dome, Daughtery, subsidies to manufacturers, and hurts to farmers, asking McKenzie to declare his choice. The reader is urged to seek a clear stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Bryan
McKenzie
Tammany
Mr. Smith
Mr. Hoover
Republican Party
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Prohibition
Teapot Dome
Mr. McKenzie’s
Daughtery
Mr. Bryan’s
Mr. McKenzie
South
New Tourist Camp Opens in West Pecos District
A $30,000 tourist camp is nearly complete on the Broadway of America in West Pecos and will open soon. The facility will offer steam heat private baths maid service private garages a community club house a reading room and a dance pavilion. It will be the largest and most modern camp between Fort Worth and El Paso.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
West Pecos
Fort Worth
el Paso
Judge Atwell Sits On New York Federal Bench
Dallas jurist William H. Atwell arrives in Brooklyn to preside over criminal trials for the Southern District of New York. He previously spent weeks in the Canary Islands and years ago heard many cases in New York, drawing eastern press attention for his courtroom handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
William H. Atwell
Canary Islands
Brooklyn
N. Y
New York
Atwell
July Marriage Licenses Issued by County Clerk Listings
The July issued marriage licenses list includes A. S. McSwain with Willie Martin and Mattie Patterson, Charlie Anderson with Jesse Selmon, Richmond Tuck with Emily Dawson, J. H. Clyburn with Effie Wilson, Clarence Liston with Johnitta Alcorn, Teodoro Ortis with Rita Garcia, Ebbie Rogers with Luella Selmon, Robert Turner with Cassie Green, Willie Settleman with Hannah Green, and William Orsak with Anna Marie Krenek.
Special Car Provided to Prairie View College Trip
A special car will leave Bryan over the H. and T. C. tracks on July 29 to take Brazos County residents to the Farmers Short Course at Prairie View College. L. A. Nash, county agent for Negroes in Brazos County, will oversee the trip and those wanting to go should see him.
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Brazos County
Prairie View College
Bryan
L. A. Nash
Announced Democratic Primary Local County Official Candidates
Subject to the Democratic primaries in July the slate lists candidates for county judge tax assessor county tax collector county clerk district clerk sheriff county superintendent county treasurer justice of the peace precincts and constables plus county commissioners in four precincts with re election bids and multiple candidates per post including Ferguson Goen Peters McSwain McGee Reed Holland Merka Welpman Danforth Moore Buchanan and Boyett.
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Southwestern U
Myers and Oswald
Lomedy
Tent Theatre Beautiful
America
Premer
Toby” Myers
H. B. Tucker
Toby and
the Flapper
Bryan Poultry Farms
Brazos
Illinois
Council
Bryan Chamber of Commerce
Arthur Yeager
Lindsey Lawless
Raymond Moore
Johnnie Zemanek
Henry Merka
Frank Conaway
Bowman
Leslie Crenshaw
Robert Kindt
King’s Highway
Barton Adams
Andrew Anderson
Johnnie Perrone
Steele
Stora
Lorena Nash
Sartone
William P. Pratt
U. S
U. S. S. California
Los Angeles Harbor
Admiral Pratt
Louis R. de Steigner
Third Naval District
Brooklyn Navy Yard
William B. Pratt
Organization Committee
Texa
B. Creager
Creager
al Smith
Herbert Hoove
People’s
West Texas
A. S. McSwain
Willie Martin
Mattie
Pat
Robertson
Burleson
Lee Bescrey
Washington
Charles S&s. Gainer
R. S. Bowers
H. C. Ferguson
Clyde F. Goen Marshall C. Peters
C. L. Eden
Roy Hudspeth
J. M. Ferguson
Jesse
B. McGee
ER. M. Sory
J. W. Batts
J. L. Cobb
J. T. Maloney
J. H. Reed
L. J. McDonald Frank M. Vance
Roy Montgomery
Justice OF the Peace
J. T. Megee
Constable
John J. Phillips Horace Reed
Guy F. Boyett
Emmett Holland
WM. Conrad J.J. Merka
J. W. Harris
Fred A. Welprman
August C. Merka
H. R. Danforth
J. M. Moore
Claude Buchanan
Real Hat Shop
Harriet D. Parker
Lena Wetter
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