Brazos County Figures Highlight Local Leaders and Projects
The article profiles Texas politicians and local figures including Lee Batterwhite and T. M. Galvato, outlining their service in the state House, business roles, and wartime service. It highlights J. H. Heard and C. L. Benson as community leaders, plus Mies Bentley and Miss Blanche Brown, detailing education and community work with farm clubs, 4-H and home demonstration programs in Brazos County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Batterwhite
Texas
House of Representatives
Terrell
Potter Coupling
Wee
Ketor
Satterwhiteth
Texan
Oine
C. L. Benson
Brazos County
Texas A. & M
Beeson
Thie County
Brazox County
Beason
Blanche Brown
Brezett County
Stephens County
Texas Technological College
Lasbhock
Tech” College
Miss Brown
Texas Collegge of Industries Artest
Denton
Mies Brown
Zirle
Chamber of Commerce
Sre
Milian Milliean native Mrs Burrows dies after heart attack
Leren Burrows born November 26, 1868 in Sac Cay Iowa moved to Texas as a child. She married J W Burrows in 1892 and raised two daughters. Funeral at home conducted by Rev Puscell with burial in Millies cemetery. Pallbearers and attendees from Bryan Navasota and Montague attended.
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Powers
W. X. Pusceil
First Baptist Church of
Mavasow
Millies
Agen
Lreme Burrows
Sac Cay
Iowe
Tesse
Walin
Bettie Cory
Grener
J. W. Burrows
Order of the Eastern Star
Bender
J. W. Barrows
Mre
Carrell Jameson
Montague
Mins
Erim Sicmpon
L. B. Simpson
Chilhood
Bryan landmarks and a tale of a haunted local tree
The article recalls three trees at Bryan's business district acting as landmarks near the First National Bank Jenkins Drug Store and a nearby shop. It recounts legends of a hanging two negroes on a sunny day about 25 years ago, a bet over felling a tree, and a tale of a toad that fed on bugs after swallowing pills placed by a boy named Bill Roman at Jenkins Drug Store.
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Bryan
First National Bank
Ne Idge
Jenkins Drug
Harry B
Bill Roman
Jenkins Drug Store
Bill
Harry
Mrs Tardy Seeks Brazos County Rural School Superintendent Post
Mrs P A Tardy announces candidacy for the Democratic primaries to fill the unexpired term of the late D J McDonald as superintendent of Brazos county rural schools. She is a 14 year veteran teacher, Bryan High School and Sam Houston State Teachers College graduate, plans an active campaign and outreach to residents.
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Mies Bentley
Stephen
Austin Sehoule
Dixlege
2 Texans College
Brazos County
D. J. McDonald
P. A. Tardy
Bryan High School
Sam Houston State Teachers College
Hunteville
Texas
Texas A. and M. College
Woodville
Tardy
Sem Houston T .College
Hiwateville
Bryan
Intend to Marry Hovey and McDonald in Texas
L L Hovey of LaPorte and Lucille McDonald of Ennis filed notice of intention to marry with County Clerk Jews B. McGee Friday.
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Ll. M. Hovey
LaPorte
Lucille McDonald
Ennis
B. McGee
Crops and community life noted in Bryan area
The notice lists local residents and events including Mr Keller with extensive crops on 16 18 5 1 3 45 acres, Gey FP Borvell visiting Fort Worth, Miladie Suptake operations, Mrs Brendinghas Temple visit, and C C Morgan bringing daughter Pauline Morven home from Baylor with honors, reflecting community concerns and school ties.
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Groves White Jr
Dalton Vaure
Keller
Gey
Borvell
Fort Worth
Mise Miladie Suptake
A. B. Lyptsk
W. &. Brendinghas
Temple
C. E. Jones
C. L. Neovesad
King’s Highway
Bryen Seturdey
Novosad
T. D. Wilson
Wilson
Braz Valley
Laura Kestler
Mim
Valiegh Kestler
Calvert
Steep Hollow
KR. S. Wiley
Shell Test Well at Millican Moves Toward Prospect
Preparations to sink a test well on Knox Williams land at the edge of Millican are under way by the Shell Company. Materials for a derrick and equipment are being brought in, with operations expected soon. Shell holds about 300 acres from Williams and a larger tract from Ward Templeman between Millican and the Navasota river. Earlier, Williams leased adjacent land to a Seguin group.
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Knox Williams
Millican
Shell Company
Mr. Williams
Bryan
Ward Templeman
Navasota
Survey Committee to Meet in Lufkin Friday
R B Cousins of Beaumont, chairman of the Regional Tax Committee of the East Texas Chamber of Commerce, calls a meeting Friday June 3 at 10 am in the Angelina Hotel Lufkin. County tax survey reports will be presented. Committee members include Edmondson Marshall Lee Crockett McCreary Smith Howell.
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R. B. Cousins
Beaumont
East Texas Chamber of Commerce
Lufkin
Angelina Hotel
M. Ai. Edmondson
Greenville
Knox Lee
Marshall
J. W. Young
Crockett
J. R. McCreary
Calvert
Local girls compete in film contest at Palace Theater
KE Baker of Dadles leads a Saturday photo session for a group of local entrants representing various sponsors in a beauty and film contest set to conclude with a June 7 and 8 event at the Palace Theater. Winners may receive roles in a future talkie.
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KE. M. Baker
Dadles
Commere Mrp
Boce
Palace Theater
Dallas
Lily Kaplan
Joe Kaplan and Company
Marie Byrnes
Incky Guarantee Shoe Store
Mildred McKenzie
Spell Beauty Shop
Cristobel Bailey
Shop Elite
Vers Atkins
American Steam Laundry
Grant
George Ors Tailor Shop
Frances Davis
Prox
Annie Ruth Ware
Humpty-Dumpty
Frances Chance
Wilson Motor Co
Lowe Brosch
Manisoff
Ready To Wear
Frances Locke
Best Form of Budget Used for Bryan
A letter to Mayor Forrest Jones from Bonham Mayor L K Crawford requests the local budget form used here. Crawford says Bonham has never prepared a budget but legislative changes require one and Chester Morris of the East Texas Chamber of Commerce praised the local form as the best seen in Texas. A copy developed by City Manager R K Williams will be sent to Bonham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Meyor Forrest Jones
L. K. Crawford
Bonham
Crawford
Chester Morris
East Texas Chamber of Commerce
Texas
RK. G. Williams
Mineral Wells High School Commencement Sermon Set
Rev. Cecil McAdie will deliver the commencement sermon to graduates at the Chautauqua building. Prof. Gabe Cazell will sing during the Mineral Wells high school ceremony.
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Mineral Wells Index
Cecil McAdie
Mineral Wells High School
Chautauqua
Gabe Cazell
Neeley Announces Candidacy for McDonald County Superintendent
Mrs. W. E. Neeley of Bryan announces her candidacy for the nomination for county superintendent. The news notes her bid and seeks support from voters in the upcoming election.
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W. E. Neeley
Bryan
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