Highway Department Policies Drive Gubernatorial Campaign
In Austin and across Texas the highway department policies dominate the gubernatorial race as candidates trade critiques. Commissioner Cone Johnson defends Moody appointees against Wardlaw attacks, arguing redistribution of funds would harm smaller counties and highlighting the department's restraint on politics and waste.
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Highway Department
Austin
Moody-Ferguson
Highway Commission
L. Jd. Wardlaw
Moody
Cone Johnson
Wardlaw
James E. Ferguson
Center
Macogdoches
Lufkin
Johnson
Texas
Panhandle
Ochiltree
Lipscomb
Roberts
Hemphill
Gray
Dallas
Tarrant
Harris
R. S. Sterling
Commission
County Races Gain Heat Before First Primary
With the first primary a week away, county politics draw strong interest. Candidates canvass voters as races form across offices: county judge H. C. Faxgnon versus A. S. McSwain. tax assessor Marshall Peters, Dick Broach, Clyde Goen, C. L. Eden. county clerk Jess McGee, J. W. Batts, F. E. M. Sory. tax collector J. M. Ferguson, Roy Hudspeth. district clerk J. P. Maloney, J. J. Cobb. county superintendent D. J. McDonald versus J. M. Vance.
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H. C. Faxgnaon
A. S. McSwain
Marshall Peters
Dick Broach
Clyde Goen
C. L. Eden
Jess McGee
J. W. Batts
FE. M. ‘Sory
J. M. Ferguson
Roy Hudspeth
Birthday party for Kris tina Malik at Malik home
A Saturday night birthday celebration for Kris tina Malik was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Martin Malik. Guests included numerous friends and relatives with games and refreshments of cakes candy pies and punch.
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Martin Malik
Kristina Malik
Happiness Beyond Wealth and Luxury
The text extols finding joy in personal effort and simple achievements rather than immense wealth or a grand car. It highlights pride in self driven work such as hauling coal or raising a remarkable child as true fulfillment.
Brazos County Boys Win Marksman Honors in ROTC Meet
Brazos County A and M cadets Vergne Adams Ed Win Jancik and Robert Buchanan of Kurten earned marksman medals at the ROTC event in San Antonio. Jancik and Adams tied with a 141 of 250, a record that pleases Brazos County citizens.
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Brazos County
San Antonio
Vergne Adams
Edwin Jancik
Robert Buchanan
Kurten
Jancik
Adams
Wilcox Defends Smith and Resignation Demand
The letter dated July 18 urges resignation from the State Democratic executive committee for opposing the party nominees. Wilcox says the demand is a sincere suggestion and argues he would risk a Smith administration over Hoover, defending Smith’s integrity and enforcement of prohibition. He notes no attempt to exceed his authority as chairman.
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Dallas
Smith
Herbert Hoover
Democratic Executive Committee
Hoover
Connally Presses Democratic Farm Relief in Bryan Address
Congressman Tom Connally urged farm relief aligned with the Democratic platform in a Bryan speech at the Carnegie Library lawn. He defended his record on war service, criticized rival Alvin Owsley, and criticized Senator Mayfield while stressing Democratic unity, anti corruption, and coastal waterways improvement.
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Democratic
Democratic Party
Tom Connally
United States Senate
Bryan
Brazos County
Carnegie Library
Connally
Houston
Congress
Friends of Farm Relief
Alvin Owsley
Dallas
Owsley
Earle B. Mayfield
Mayfield
Texas
Eagle Want Ads Promise Quick Business Boost
The article argues that U S business success stems from individual foresight and initiative rather than government action. It promotes Eagle Want Ads as a fast route to results.
Press letter hints at overreach in committee role
The speaker asserts the press has been given a letter implying excess of authority and notes multiple reporters sought interviews about继续 membership on the committee. He states he refused to publish any statement regarding his position before and after his 18th correspondence.
Millican Notes Highlights Local People and Distant Visits
Millican residents and visitors are noted in a roundup including Mrs. Prescott burial beside her son Roy Meekins, J. T. Sawyer’s Huntsville trip for his son’s appendicitis, Irene Crawford’s illness, checks on visits from Houston Baytown and Victoria, and Rev. Roselle closing a Waco revival.
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Millican
Prescott
Frank Meekins
Roy Meekin
J. T. Sawyer
Huntsville
Lester
Irene Crawford
Irene
Willie Hardy
Houston
James Steele
Ruth Elizabeth
J. Walter Smith
W. W. Roselle
Waco
Baptist Church
Nannie Mae Williams
Frances
Mary Dell Williams
Fletcher Poo! Jr
Troy
Texas
Fletcher
College Station
Alma Lois Williams
Texas City
J. B. Simpson
Otto
Henry Hardin
Baytown
L. L. Dickson
Victoria
Georgie Dunlap
Thelma Seeley
Kirkland Edwards
Tom McCallum
Wheelock
Wyatt Binford
Roselle
White Hall
Rollie Baker
Goose Creek
Aubrey Curtis Fuqua
Robert Fuqua
Georgie Meekins
Navasota
Fletcher Pool
Navasota Examiner
Millican News
Brazos County Club Notes Highlight Pecan Trees and 4 H Efforts
Brazos County club notes report Frank Degelia of Steele's Store praising local pecan trees in Bryan and a push to recruit new 4 H members with two scholarships to the Short Course. A meeting on bull calves marks a dairy industry milestone, while home demonstration shows girls and women improving canning, linens, and needlework for Howell Fair.
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Bryan
D. L
Tabor
Kurten
Steep Hollow
Shiroc
Benson
Brazos County
Steele's Store
Howell Fair
Ross Bonano
Sarah Salvaggio
Fertilizer Use Rise in East Texas Boosts Cotton Yields
The Texas edition of the Progressive Farmer notes fertilizer consumption has nearly doubled from last year as higher analysis mixtures gain traction. It cites East Texas as needing lower per-acre costs through liberal, well balanced fertilizers to lift yields and reduce mowing costs, urging use to rise from 137000 to about 50000 tons.
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Texas
Progressive Farmer
East Texas
South
Collin County Picnic Highlights Half Century Club Meeting
At the Collin county picnic and reunion in McKinney on July 25 to 27 the Half Century Club will hold a meeting. Membership is open to those who have lived in Collin county more than fifty years with Glen Stiff serving as president.
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Veterans’ Club
Mckinney
Collin County
Glen Stiff
Trout Teaches Brain Food Myth In Gentle Creek Study
A brief note suggests trout as brain food is overrated while highlighting public interest in fish nutrition. Researchers caution against overclaiming benefits and urge balanced diets.
Turpentine and Rosin Production Reported in Texas Southeast
A historical note indicates turpentine and rosin are produced from the longleaf pine section of Southeast Texas, reflecting regional forestry and resin industry activity.
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Texas
Local Democratic Primary Races Listed by Office and District
Announced candidates for the Democratic primaries across county offices. Includes State Senator 14th District Charles Gainer and R S Bowers seeking re election, and races for County Judge Ferguson McSwain along with Tax Assessor Peters Goen Eden Br each, Sheriff Reed, County Treasurer Montgomery, and four precinct commissioners with re elected officials noted. Names listed for County Clerk District Clerk and Constable along with public notice dates and party.
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Brazos
Robertson
Burleson
Lee Bestier
Washington
Charles S. Gainer
R. S. Bowers
Mayfield urges aid for farmers and unity against Republicans
United States Senator Earle B. Mayfield told a Bryan audience that agriculture should receive manufacturing-style government support. He defended his pro farmer record, endorsed Democratic nominees, pressed for farm relief, and praised Texas progress as he outlined his campaign.
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United States
Earle B. Mayfield
Court House
Mayfield
United States Senate
International News Service
Democratic Party
Smith County
Texas Senate
Texas
Bryan
O. Boatwright
First National Bank
South
Boatwright
Oak McKenzie
LaSalle
A. and M College
Timber lands offer lucrative investment in Texas
A report highlights cut over timber lands as a profitable investment in Texas, noting potential returns from reforestation, timber harvests, and land development possibilities across multiple counties.
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Texas
Endorsement for J T Robison for Land Commissioner
A Texas group urges re election of J T Robison to the Land Office praising his management as strengthening public schools with funds from state lands. They cite Supreme Court rulings supporting his handling of university and public school lands and urge voters to re elect the experienced public servant.
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Texas
J. T. Robison
Robison
Land Office
Supreme Court
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J. M. Moore
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