Home Demonstration Drives Texas Agriculture Growth
0 B Martin ext director at A and M College told South Texas short course attendees at Medina Ranch that small increases over neighbors spark teaching work. He cited Knapp's 25 year history of home demonstration and 165 county agents in Texas, with 41 home demonstration agents. The opening program featured Miss Atlee Smith and Miss Lola Blair guiding 2004 H club girls in rag making and health focused lessons. Education topics ranged from balanced rations to practical beekeeping and strawberry culture with local specialists outlining profitable farm practices and future opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Martin
A. & M. College
South Texas
Medina Ranch
Martin
Texas
Seaman A. Knapp
Kaufman County
Terrell
Federal Department of Agriculture
Knapp
Atlee Smith
Ida F. Reynolds
Lola Blair
Mildred Horton
Miss Blair
M. R. Bentley
H. B. Parks
A. Wand M
San Antonio
JT. H. Boyder
Texas County Herd Improvement
Jack P. Ferguson
Mally’s
R. W. Persons
W. T. Montgomery
A. and M. College
G. A. Pringle
Victoria Chamber of Commerce
Sterling C. Evans
George Langford
Kiwanis Club
Mayme Lee Hayden
Blair
J. N
Gardners To Have Family Reunion
Mr and Mrs C R Gardner host a family gathering with guest Mrs Van Day of Shelby Mississippi for a three day reunion in San Antonio. It marks the first time in 35 years the entire Gardner family will be together with attendees from Dallas Tucson Los Angeles San Antonio and Bryan.
Official Ballot Names For Texas State Officers And Representatives
Official ballot lists candidates for United States Senator Governor Lieutenant Governor Attorney General State Comptroller Treasurer Superintendent of Public Instruction Commissioner of Agriculture General Land Office Railroad Commissioner Associate Justice Supreme Court Judge Court of Criminal Appeals Representative in Congress 14th District State Senate 14th District District Clerk County positions including Sheriff Tax Collector Tax Assessor County Attorney and other local posts. The list includes Minnie Fisher Cunningham Tom Connally Thomas J. Blanton Earle B. Mayfield Alvin Owsley Jeff McLemore Edith Wilmans Dan Moody William F E Hawkins Louis Wardlaw H. L. Darwin John D. McCall J D Parnell Barry Miller Thos B Love Claude Pollard J D Jones S H Jones S H Terrell W E James H P Davis Marrs Garner George B Terrell Andrew J Britton Flynt Terrell J T Robison Lon A Smith Jefferson Smith Thos B Greenwood Ww C Morrow Lee Pierson Luther A Johnson Charles Gainer Kh S Bowers J N Gallagher 10th District J T Maloney J I Cobb J W Batts Jease McGee Roy Montgomery J H Reed J M Ferguson Roy Hudspeth M C Peters Dick Broadie Goen Eden W F Neeley Dp J McDonald Frank Vance nkert 26th District
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United States
Minnie Fisher Cunningham
Tom Connally Thomas J. Blanton
Earle B. Mayfield
Alvin Owsley
Jeff McLemore
Edith E. Wilmans
Dan Moody
William FE. Hawkins
Louis J. Wardlaw
H. L. Darwin
John D. McCall J. D. Parnell Barry Miller
Thos. B. Love
Claude Pollard
J. D. Jones
S. H. Jones
S. H. Terrell
Kurten Youth Heads to National 4-H Council in D C
Herman Henderson of Kurten Texas and three other Texas 4-H leaders toured Washington visiting monuments and museums. They saw Annapolis Arlington Lincoln Memorial and the White House among sites. The Mayflower repair delay was noted as the ship returned to New York. They returned inspired to improve club work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Annapolis
Herman Henderson
Brazos County
Washington, D. C
Herman
Kurten
National Capitol
Texas Bankers’ Association
Texas
Washington
Pennsylvania Lines
St. Louis
National Museum
Annapolis Naval Academy
Chesapeake Beach
Arlington Cemetery
White House
Stephen F. Austin
Sam Houston
Art
Lincoln Memorial
Abraham Lincoln
Navy Yards
New York
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Mint
Substations in Texas Spur Hill Country Fruit Study
Texas maintains 16 agricultural substations excluding the main station at A and M College and the San Antonio study HQ. Investment totals 753 000 with 600 000 yearly expenses, and none sit in the Hill Country though Kimble Kerr Mason Kendall Gillespie Llano counties are cited as potential sites. The piece argues Hill Country could host studies in turkey raising feed crops late tomatoes and fruit varieties suited to the area. Pears peaches and plums could be grown commercially with A and M College Extension help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. and M. College
Apiculture
San Antonio
Texas
Kimble
Kerr
Mason
Kendall
Gillespie
Llano
Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College Extension Service
Amasa Clark
Bandera County
Agricultural Extension Department of
A. and
M. College
San Antonio Express
Governor Smith to address farm relief and dry question
Albany July 20 Governor Smith said he will speak on prohibition and farm relief extensively in his acceptance speech. The date for the notification and acceptance will be set soon with radio facilities surveyed before a decision is made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Smith
Haswell Park Receives $115 Donation From Legion
The Sue Haswell Memorial Park committee received a $115 check from the American Legion here. The donation, a quarter of Fourth of July picnic profits, was signed by Jess M. Cook adjutant of Harle Graham post. The Legion expressed enthusiasm to cooperate in park improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Haswell
Bryan High Scholar Wins University Fellowship
Miss Ethel Shelton the Bryan high school valedictorian who walked to school received a $300 fellowship to the University of Texas. Dean William Tufts Parlin awarded the fellowship and provided dormitory housing for her board and room. Miss Wesa Weddington, the local school principal, facilitated the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Shelton
Bryan High School
University of Texas
William Tufts Parlin
Miss Shelton
Dean Parlin
Wesa Weddington
Body of Capt Lowenstein Found Off Boulogne
The body of Belgian financier Capt. Lowenstein was found ten miles off Cape Grisnez by the Boulogne fishing boat 555. He wore only underdrawers socks and shoes with his abdomen wound and both feet broken. Authorities ponder whether death was accidental or suicide and plan an official inquiry while estate winding up begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boulogne-Sur-Mer
France
Capt
Lowenstein
British Channel
Cape Grisnez
Boulogne
555
Jean Marie Seaugrand
Rue de la Science
Brussels
Boulfroy
Calais
Leon Vancent
Europe
Conference of Taxpayers to Debate Bond Election Suffrage
A Texas delegation led by John T. Smith plans to push a rule at the Western States Taxpayers conference in Boise on August 16 and 17 restricting bond election voting to property taxpayers. The Texas group hopes all taxpayers attend, with Harvard president Lowell and Budget Director Lord invited to speak at the Boise meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Boise
Idaho
John T. Smith
Texas Tax Journal
Smith
Texas
Boise Conference
Lowell
Harvard University
Budget Lord
Boise Assembly
Division No 17 Now Has 118 Miles of Paved Highway
Division No 17 headquartered in Bryan under engineer J E Blair has increased concrete highway from 18 miles on April 1 1927 to 118 miles completed with funding for 200 more. Since last year 100 miles of road were built across Montgomery Walker Brazos Robertson and Milam counties funded by bonds and maintenance. Highway system praised as best in history for condition and progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
J. E. Blair
Navasota
Bryan College Road
Milam
Alabama Visitors Stay With Porter Family in Bryan
W L Hardwick of Tuskegee and relatives Miss Mary Cox and J M Cox are visiting in Bryan guests in the W L Porter home on South Washington Avenue. Miss Minnie Hardwick returning to Texas with the party is also at the Porter residence. An ounce of performance worth a pound of promises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Hardwick
Tuskegee
Alabama
W. L. Porter
Mary Cox
J. M. Cox
Ala
Bryan
Washington Avenue
Minnie Hardwick
Porter
Texas
Oil Found in Goliad Swimming Pool Mystery
GOLIAD July 20. The town considers an oil field tied to the old swimming hole. Locals recall there was no oil last year, but this year the pool is oily and unfit for swimming. Investigators traced the substance to turpene, a crude coastal oil, with no garages or pipelines found nearby. Further efforts to locate the source are planned soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goliad
Scoates Family Enjoys East Tour Through Major Cities
Prof. and Mrs. Scoates and children Mary Allie and William returned to College Park after a long auto tour. They visited Washington for the agricultural engineers convention, then Boston New York Niagara Falls and drove around the Great Lakes to Detroit and Freeport before heading home via the Midwest. They noted car trouble and good weather but valued the trip and look forward to Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Scoates
Mary
Allie
William
College Park
Great Lake
College Station
Atlanta
Washington, D. C
American Society of Agricultural Engineers
Washington
G. E. Martin
Scoates
Texas
Dallas
Boston
New York City
Niagara Falls
Canada
Great Lakes
Detroit
Michigan
Freeport
Cotton Exchange Moves Into New Rear Office
The Bryan Cotton Exchange will move on August 1 from the rear of the First National Bank to new offices in the rear of the Stewart Drug Store, promising a more convenient workspace in the new location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Cotton Exchange
First National Bank
Stewart Drug Store
Exchange
Hoover Funds Need 3 Million for Hoover Campaign
J R Nut treasurer of the Republican National Committee plans to raise at least 3 000 000 dollars to cover the Hoover presidential campaign costs. Daily Eagle want ads promise results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
J. R. Nut
Republican National Committee
Daily Eagle
Inspiring Gems at Hood and Green Brigades Reunion in Bryan
A Confederate reunion in Bryan features veteran speakers and poignant poems. Citizens recall Edgar Guest quotes and Emerson to honor heroism, urging youths to persevere with courage, honor, and faith in future reunions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Hood’s
Green’s Brigades
Thease Hines
Emerson
Hood
Green
Bradleys Return From Vacation
Mayor Wilson Bradley Mrs Bradley and daughter Elizabeth Ann Bradley return from a three week vacation trip through Mississippi Louisiana and Alabama. Mrs Bradley visited a sister in Tuscaloosa Ala and Mr Bradley went to his father's home in Troy Ala. They traveled with niece Miss Virginia Russe of Houston and visited other sites in Alabama and beyond. They enjoyed their time but Bryan was the hottest day of the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Bradley
Bryan
Bradleys
Women rally to back Dan Moody in Texas governor race
Prominent Texas Democratic women led by Mrs. Clara Driscoll Sevier issue a statement urging voters to rally around Dan Moody and deliver the largest governor’s majority in July 28 election. Signers include Mrs. A. C. Zehner Dallas Mrs. W. E. Spell Waco Mrs. Thomas M. Campbell Palestine and others across Austin Houston San Antonio and Corpus Christi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Clara Driscoll Sevier
Dan Moody
Sevier
A. C. Zehner
Dallas
W. E. Spell
Waco
Thomas M. Campbell
Palestine
Florence Floore
Cleburne
W. H. Wentland
Manor
Sam J. Smith
Frank A. Thompkins
Corpus Christi
J. E. King
San Antonio
Florence Sterling
Houston
James M. Loving
Lee J. Rountree
Bryan
Forrest H. Farley
Miss Swift Speaks to Rosenthal Home Demonstration Club
Miss Helen Swift district extension service agent from A and M College spoke at the Rosen thal Home Demonstration Club meeting. Twenty two members attended and Mrs Leighton Kendrick joined as a new member. Swift demonstrated how to fix fair articles to best advantage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Swift
A. and M. College
Rosenthal Home
Leighton Kendrick
Swift
Waco News-Tribune
Wipprecht Hosts Barbecue Dinner At Plantation
Mr and Mrs Walter Wipprecht hosted a yearly barbecue at their farm east of Bryan on the Brazos to honor fiscal department employees of A and M College. The Sunday reunion featured mutton and pork barbecue with sides, coffee, soft drinks, and iced watermelon, followed by singing and storytelling with guests listed by name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Wipprecht
Bryan
Brazos River
Department of A. and M. College
Wipprecht
Amd
D. C. Demaret
W. R. Scott
W. Budge
W. H. Hebman
Chas
Myers
Mimsas Wilma Holzman
Elenorson
Jewel Parks
Elsbeth Wiprecht
J. D. Kernedle
Lee J. Rountree
Messrs
James Sullivan
A. Dor
John Edge
Joe Kopetcky
Leon Randolph
Allen Demaret
D. Haydar
BE Shawner
H. E. Hooker
M. Ekrem
Carl Wipprecht
Moore Declares No Candidacy for County Commissioner
Jno A Moore Jr states to voters of Commissioners Precinct No 4 that he is not a candidate for county commissioner now or in the future and has not sought nomination. The message is a political advertisement addressed to voters prior to the July 28th primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioners
Jno
A. Moore, Jr
Hensarling Buys Old Cars and Hefty Hogs
Local advertiser Hensarling offers to purchase old cars and will also buy hogs weighing over fifty pounds. The notice targets residents seeking a quick sale of vehicles or livestock.
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Hensarling
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Mayflower
Great Army of Club Boys and Girls
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Dawson County
Maurine McNatt
Greenville
Edith Renea
Shamrock
Haswell Park
American Legion
Bryan High
UCASE
Swife
Sir
Cotton Exchange
Hoover
The
Confederacy
Edgar Guest
Miss Swift
Ty Roman & Vick
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