Milch Dairy Opens Spur to Schulenburg Growth
Schulenburg area sees a milk condensing plant, opened three years ago by a national manufacturer, boosting first class milch cows, cash purchases, and farm incomes. Farmers report steady milk income, reduced credit demand, and diversification into corn hegari sorghum Sudan grass hogs sheep and chickens as cotton acreage falls. The trend points to broader gains for Brazos county once tick fever risks drop and cattle improve, lifting merchants and living standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schulenberg
Sudan
Brazos County
Farmers Market proves value of Trade Extension plan
The Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce market initiative has grown each week with Brazos County farmers supplying vegetables poultry eggs and dairy products. Women and men shop the market regularly, buying fresh produce and canning surplus, while rural and urban residents build closer ties and a steadier local economy develops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan and Brazos County
Brazos County
Bryan
Call for Texas drivers license law to cut auto fatalities
The article argues for a strict drivers license law in Texas noting World War and auto accident fatalities. It cites 53 650 fatally injured in 18 months 1930 31 and over 1 500 000 seriously injured in auto crashes, urging enforcement to prevent deaths and injuries and reduce economic loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Homecoming at Steep Hollow Strengthens Local Legacy
The Steep Hollow homecoming and cemetery association meeting were among the best in the long series of annual gatherings. The event honored early Brazos county settlers who opened the area, built schools and churches, and laid the foundations for future generations. Attendees left with renewed community spirit and resolve to sustain the region through economic challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steep Hollow
Cemetery Association
Texas
Brazos County
United States
Nual
Two New Bryan School Auditoriums Open as Community Centers
Graduation ceremonies at Bowie and Kemp high schools highlight two new public auditoriums available to Bryan residents for community meetings. The spaces, one white and one for negro residents, aim to boost social, economic, and cultural gatherings and foster shared civic responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Bowie
West Side
Kemp High School
Bryan and Brazos County launch midweek clean up campaign
City officials and the Public Health committee of the Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce initiate a week long cleanup drive to June 7. Residents urged to remove trash fix mosquito breeding sites report neglected cisterns and pools to authorities for sanitation and beautification. Former Governor Pat Neff resigns from the Texas Railroad Commission effective June 4 to become Baylor University president, continuing to serve Texas youth in a larger role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan and Brazos County
Brazos County
Bryan
Pat Neff
Texas Railroad Commission
Baylor University
Texas
Opinion: beauty standards spark debate on aging and spending
The writer mocks critics who doubt women’s beauty, noting five million dollars daily spent on cosmetics and claiming results speak for themselves. He ridicules ageist views and asserts older women still pursue beauty, often via dye and hair products, challenging notions of youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fassin
America
Feller
Posthumous Honors at Stephen F. Austin High Commencement
The Stephen F. Austin High School graduation paid posthumous diplomas and National Honor Society membership to Eilene Davis. Dr. T. D. Brooks of Baylor University spoke on Texas public school progress and funding scrutiny. Awards honored Bentley, Jones, Nash, Graham, Tardy, and others, with several scholarships and Society memberships announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Honor Society
Eilene Davis
Stephen F. Austin High School
Miss Davis
T. D. Brooks
School of Education
Baylor University
Waco
Texas
Brooks
Willie Boriskie
Edith Jones
Ann Bentley
F. Law Henderson
Bryan
Misses Bentley
Jones
Eunice Graham
William Nash
Jane Singletary
Earle Tardy
Margaret Franze
Mary Elizabeth Gardner
Davis Grant
Shirley Johnson
Alice Catherine Ogier
Evelyn Moore
Gladys Rawls
Mary Zak
Lindsey Lawless
Morris Williamson
Louise Dyer
Washington
Ruth Neeley
Legion Picnic Be
Members of J. Willie Leigh Post No 152 American Legion Grimes county plan a large picnic and supper barbecue on June 14 at Old Washington Park Brazos west of Navasota. Legionnaires from Bryan Brenham Madisonville Cameron and nearby towns expected. Navasota band and string ensemble will provide music. Barbecue at 8 p m with speakers Earl V Earp state commander Ernest C Cox past state commander and Mal J Brennan of Laredo expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Willie Leigh
American Legion
Grimes County
Old Washington Park
Brazos
Navasota
Bryan
Brenham
Madisonville
Cameron
Old Washington
Earl V. Earp
Austin
Ernest C. Cox
Mal J. Brennan
Laredo
Senior Class of A M Consolidated High Graduates at College Station
The Senior Class of A M Consolidated High graduates twenty members Friday evening in Guion Hall. Dean C E Friley delivered The Challenge to Youth Today addressing life’s changing motif and education’s link to civilization. Woodrow Gandy led with first honors and a 2.63 average, receiving a loving cup. Bob Sherwood second, and Sarah Orth top girl with 85.29. Scholarship awards went to Gandy and Orth. Dorothy Hedges earned a DAR medal for highest average in American history and perfect attendance honors were earned by several students, with other awards noted for dress and student activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Kernodle
Wm. Scott
Rotary
Stephen ¥. Austin
Ilaae Vance
A. M. Waldrop
Bryan Rotary Club
College of Texas
Ann Bentley
William Nash
Stephen F. Austin
Farle Tardy
Edith Jones
Raymond Buchanan
Iola Barron
Elvin Moehlman
Frances Davis
Iann Bentley
Willie Boriskie
Shirley Johnson
Alice Catherine Ogier
G. A. Foster
Betsy Searcy
Morris Williamson
Eunice Graham
Lindsay Lawless
Lucile Vick
Ben Delamater
Gladys Rawls
Merle Taylor
Bonnie Walker
Mit Morehead
Mary Scootes
Frank Schultz
Mildred McKenzie
Donald Foster
Chas
E. Friley
Consolidated School
College Station
Guion Hall
Dean Finley
Woodrow Gandy
Luke and Charley's Store
Bob Sherwood
Sarah Orth
Christabel Bailey
Texas
William Scott Chapter
Daughters of the American Revolution
Nior
Dorothy Hedges
G. S. Fraps
Wm. Scott Chapter
Tha
Hedges
C. C. Hedges
Eleanor Hrdlicka
Luceil Snelling
Sherwood
Consolidated
Josephine Dann
Robert Lee Burley
King Hensarling
Davis Burley
Joe Hornak
Tom McCall
Herring Brownlee
Curtis Holland
Jimmy Morgan
Lillian Hill
Libie Belk Arrington
Ivy Merka
Ivan Merka
Mary Anna Hensarling
Dolores Smith
Josephine Dunn
Gwendolyn Youngblood
Lorena Semvers
Luceil,Snelling
Inez Carson
J. O. Walton, Jr
F. L. Thomas
State Department of Education
Tribute Paid to Late School Head by Prospect Club
The Prospect 4-H Club honored the late Supt. D. J. McDonald at a Saturday meeting. County Agent C. L. Benson led praise while the audience observed moments of silence. Club enrollment closes June 1 and Benson aids in lining up county youths for projects and prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. McDonald
Prospect 4-H
C. L. C. L. Benson
Benson
Sam Manning
Luke Carrabbo
Hoot Gibson
Hoyt Thames
Morris Fry
C. L. Benson
Ello Manning
Ello
Prospect Club
Morris Beal
Fillo Manning
Carl Wilson
Luther Wilson
Ben Carrabbo
Mary Merino
Tony Merino
Luke Merino
Woodrow Sheffield
Emily Hinz
Walter Hinz
Luke Ponzio
Flossie Mae Wilson
Mary Emola
Sam Emola
Frances Merino
Gracie Huckaby
Marvin Huckaby
Delia Belle
Grantors
Beulah Squares Found Guilty of Assault in District Court
Beulah Squares was found guilty of assault with intent to commit murder on Alberta McDonald and sentenced to two years in state prison with the jury recommending suspension. George Seymour, linked to Beatrice Massengill assault, pled guilty to simple assault and was fined five dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah Squares
Alberta McDonald
George Seymour
Beatrice Massengill
Four From Bryan Register For Texas Christian Church Meet
Four persons from Bryan have completed advance registration for the 47th annual Texas Christian Church convention at Texas Christian University from June 7 to 10. The attendees are the Rev. and Mrs. A. A. Hyde Mrs. J. D. Benson and W. S. Collard. Advance registrations total 258 from Fort Worth and outlying areas, with attendance expected to rise. The theme is Its Spiritual Daybreak and reports on church activities in Texas will be heard along with inspirational addresses and sermons. More than 30 Texas pastors participate, plus out of state leaders Rev Claude EK Hill of Tulsa and R. H. Miller of Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Bryan
Texas Christian Church
Texas Christian University
A. A. Hyde
J. D. Benson
W. S. Collard
Out of Fort Worth
Texas
Claude EK. Hill
Tulsa
Okla
R. H. Miller
Kansas City
Prison sentence for man convicted of murder
Phil Shilman, a Black man, was found guilty in district court on Saturday of killing Ira Mage, another Black man. He was sentenced to three years in the state prison. Judge and Mrs. J. Co. Lyle of Franklin were in town on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Shilman
Ira Mage
County and district election officials listed with names
A detailed list of candidates and incumbents for district and county offices including State Senator Albert Stone and State Representative Mrs. Lee J. Rountree, with re elections noted for several roles such as J. H. Reed and Guy Harris. The announcement lays out offices from judge to constable and tax positions with names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee J. Rountree
George B. Butler
Also Mentioned on This Page
Les Akers
Dear Mister
Legion
Grimes Co
A-M Consolidated High
Dean C. E. Friley
Albert Stone
MO. A. Moore
Thurston Cole
A. S. McSwain
Jess B. McGee
Guy Harris
Frank Worsham
D. Paul Dansby
Jess Conlee
Clyde F. Goen
Roy Montgomery
J. H. Reed
Oak McKenzie
P. A. Tardy
W. FE. Neeley
Guy F. Boyett
Raymond P. Todd
W. Conrad
Emmett Holland
E. M. Seeman
John Kalinec
Fred A. Wehrman
Chas. DE Stefano
Claude A. Buchanan
R. Pat Patterson
J. Sidney Smith
For Justice of Peace
J. T. Megee
Horace Reed
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