A and M Consolidated 1937 Graduating Class
The 1937 A and M Consolidated graduating class is listed with members arranged in three rows. The baccalaureate sermon is set for Sunday at 4 o'clock in Guion Hall and commencement exercises will be Wednesday evening at Guion. Included are Downs Killough Florence Richey Jane Gray Mary Palmer Mc Naughton Edith Thomas Gert rude Barker Edward Earl Ve zey Billy Hensel Preston Bolton Bobby Sammons Allan Madeley Morton Robinson C A Lewis Fred Eichholtz Da vis Burley Maurice Dew Mack Cooner Weldon Barron Joe Bar ron Clyde Acord Norvil Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. and
M. Consolidated
Guion Hall
Guion
Downs Killough
Florence Richey
Jane Gray
Mary Palmer McNaughton
Edith Thomas
Gertrude Barker
Edward Earl Vezey
Billy Hensel
Preston Bolton
Bobby Sammons
Allan Madeley
Morton Robinson
C. A. Lewis
Fred Eichholtz
Davis Burley
Maurice Dew
Mack Cooner
Weldon Barron
Joe Barron
Clyde Acord
Norvil Baker
Stephen F. Austin High School Honors Largest Class Ever
At Forrest Field Tuesday evening the largest graduating class in Stephen F. Austin High history received Citizenship and a Texas scholarship plus multiple honors. Helen Sosolik led as senior class president receiving top awards. other recipients included Travis Nelson Rotary award winner, Jack Gregg Lions club honor, Jane Worthington D A R medal, Jane Adams American Legion Auxiliary medal, Marcile Martin second highest scholastic tally, and Mary Alice Saunders shorthand state meet medal. National Honor Society members and top debaters, typists, and declamers were noted among 21 seniors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Sosolik
Texas
Stephen F. Austin
Forrest Field
Travis Nelson
Rotary Club
Jack Gregg
Lions Club
J. Coulter Smith
Jane Worthington
G. R. Branch
Jane Adams
American Legion Auxiliary
A. 5
Marcile Martin
Mary Alice Saunders
Thos
Mary Alice Weddington
Ruth Taubenhaus
Bonnie Mary Neeley
Wesa Weddington
National Honor Society
Carolyn Smith
June Cochran
Doris Conrad
Pauline Francis
Lucille Gibson
Carolyn Glass
Frances Kohler
Dickey Rice
Evelyn Schovajsa
Anna Schulman
Lola Schulz
Josephine Watts
Emerson Connell
Graduation brings crowds and concerns in Bryan
A Bryan column reflects on large graduation crowds from high school and college venues and suggests the new high school plans may ease the problem. It notes the need for larger spaces like Forrest Field and questions whether the Methodist church could have hosted larger commencements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Forrest Field
Methodist Church
Barclay Family Heads to Commerce via Fort Collins
Mr and Mrs C B Barclay pack household goods in Bryan and plan a summer trip to Fort Collins Colorado for Mr Barclay to attend a special school work. They will not move to Commerce until late summer while their home remains in Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. C. B. Barclay
Bryan
Commerce
Mrs. Barclay
Fort Collins
Colorado
District Meeting of U D C Groups Called June 15
Mrs J Wallace Brosig district officer of the United Daughters of the Confederacy calls a district meeting at Washington Park on Tuesday June 15 at 11 am. Brazos Grimes and Washington counties are in the district and L S Ross chapter Bryan to provide two musical numbers. Mrs Albert Buchanan Bryan president to speak on highlights of local chapters. Members should bring a dish for the noon picnic and call Bryan 343 if attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.D.C
Washington Park
Bryan 343
Justice of the Peace Attends Niece's Funeral in Houston
Justice of the Peace R B Grant traveled to Houston Saturday afternoon to attend the funeral of his niece Mrs James D Grant who died Thursday night after an operation. Services are set for Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice of the Peace
R. B. Grant
Houston
James D. Grant
Heart Attack Fatal To Father Of Bryan Woman
Mrs J Powers mourns the sudden death of her father R T Blair at his Timpson home on Thursday morning. Mrs Powers and her children Rae and Graham Jr and Miss Alice Sue Roman had visited Blair on Wednesday. Blair suffered a severe heart attack Thursday morning and died around 9 o clock. Funeral services were held at the Blair home in Timpson with burial in Timpson cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blair
Timpson
REA Contract Neares Signing for Bryan Electrification
The Rural Electrification Administration contract for Bryan is expected to be signed within days. It allocates 256 miles of distribution lines costing about 256000 dollars at 2.77 percent interest over 20 years. Rural subscribers will pay 2 dollars minimum for 20 kilowatts while city residents pay 12 kilowatts for 1.25 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rural Electrification Administration
Bryan
REA
Washington
R. G. Williams
Smith Chosen Lions Delegate To Chicago Meet
J. Coulter Smith, incoming president of the Bryan Lions club, was elected to attend the International Convention in July at Chicago. H. O. Ferguson and R. Franks were named delegates. Ferguson may serve as alternate. Musical numbers by Mildred Salley and Edwin Hackett followed. A district convention report by S. M. Brown noted delegates from Bryan club and awards to Knox Blackwood and Dr. Henry Harrison Jr. Alex Schulman of New Orleans visited Harry Schulman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Coulter Smith
Bryan Lions Club
Chicago
H. O. Ferguson
R. ©. Franks
Lufkin
S. M. Brown
Bryan Club
Knox Blackwood
Henry Harrison, Jr
Alex Schulman
New Orleans
Harry Schulman
Henry King Sentenced to Five Years in Penitentiary
Henry King was convicted of assault with intent to murder Oliver Terry and sentenced today to five years in the state penitentiary. The Brazos County district court heard the case, with arguments this afternoon and a mid afternoon verdict by the jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry King
Oliver Terry
Brazos County
City Manager R G Williams Returns from Columbus Trip
City Manager R G Williams resumes duties in Bryan after a visit to Columbus Ohio and Washington DC for City of Bryan business. He traveled Saturday night with a group of colleagues for official reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Williams
Bryan
Columbus
Ohio
Washington
P D. C
Funeral Service For Ex-Resident Held At Edge
Funeral services were held Tuesday for Lon George former Brazos county resident who died Sunday at his Osage Oklahoma home. The service at Edge followed a private family service at the George home in Osage and was led by Dr. Thomas Gordon Watts. Survivors include wife Annie Montgomery George son Waldo of Ardmore daughter Mrs Schuyler Smith of Crandall and four brothers Andrew David Abriel and Webb. Relatives arrived from Osage and Oklahoma with pallbearers J D Martin Sr M F Dansby Johnnie Collins J G Minkert Irvin Barron and W S McCulloch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Pacific
Lon George
Brazos County
Osage
Okla
Mr. George
Annie Montgomery
Bryan
James George
Edge
Aliie
Emma
Ray Montgomery
R. L. Bro
George
McCulloch-Dansby
Edge Community
Thomas Gordon Watts
First Presbyterian Church
J. D. Martin Sr
M. F. Dansby
Johnnie Collins
J. G. Minkert
Irvin Barron
W. S. McCulloch
Annie Montgomery George
Insect Threats Rise Across Texas Cotton Fields
The report notes a widespread flea hopper increase in South and Central Texas with some counties initiating control in the south. Thrips damage dominates in DeWitt Grimes Burleson Brazos and Madison counties as top roots reach moisture. Boll weevils injurious in Nueces and found at 130 per acre in some Bexar fields. emergence exceeded 9 percent, a rare level in twelve years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
DeWitt
Grimes
Burleson
Brazos
Madison Counties
Nueces
Bexar County
Three Loan Groups To Headquarter in Bryan
W S Henslee of Caldwell arrived in Bryan as acting secretary treasurer for the combined Brazos Caldwell and Somerville farm loan associations. The Caldwell directors elected W S Barron secretary treasurer with a Burleson county man as assistant, and Henslee was appointed. Headquarters for the three associations will be in Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. W. Henslee
Caldwell
Bryan
Brazos
Somerville
Caldwell Association
W. S. Barron
Burleson County
Henslee
Local B P W C Leaders Attend State Convention
Miss Kate Adele Hill recording secretary for the local club and Miss Minnie Mae Grubbs president elect of the Bryan College club travel to El Paso to represent Bryan area at the state B P W C meeting. The convention runs June 3 to June 6 with headquarters at the Hilton Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Adele Hill
Business & Professional Women’s Club
Minnie Mae Grubbs
Bryan College Club
el Paso
Hilton Hotel
Negro Arrested for Driving While Drunk in Marshall
Marshall Glover, identified as a negro, was arrested Saturday on a charge of drunken driving and appeared before Justice of the Peace R. B. Grant, posting bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Negro
Marshall Glover
Justice of the Peace
R. B. Grant
78 Students Enrolled in Stephen F. Austin Summer School
A total of 69 high school students and seven elementary students are enrolled in the annual Stephen F. Austin high school summer program. Supt. S M Brown directs the summer school with Margaret Parker Dorothy Rooke Theodor Mahler teaching high school classes and Jewell Stewart teaching elementary students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen F. Austin High School
Supt
S. M. Brown
Margaret Parker
Dorothy Rooke
Theodor Mahler
Jewell Stewart
Brazos County Allocated Sawdust and Arsenite for Grasshoppers
Brazos county has been allotted 14 tons of sawdust and 180 gallons of sodium arsenite for grasshopper control. State Grasshopper leader R R Reppert told County Agent C L Benson that a county wide farmer organization will distribute the poison. Mixing centers will be arranged to save expense and farmers should be ready to act against grasshoppers at first appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Reppert
Grasshopper Control
Aent C. L. Benson
Brazos County
Mr. Reppert
Memorial Day weekend toll hits Texas with 23 deaths
Associated Press reports a national death toll near 200 during the holiday weekend. Texas records 23 deaths, the heaviest toll, as Memorial and Decoration days see limited observance in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Texas
Legion Leaders Plan Brenham Home Dedication and Convention
Legions to gather for the dedication of Brenham’s new $20 000 home and a Division Convention. Buddy Wright Post No 48 and the Auxiliary announce early registrations at Hotel St Anthony with I H Bartz chairing. Prominent attendees include Drury McNeil Phillips Bryan H Keathley Gov James V Allred and more. The program features music by the Sons of the Legion Junior Auxiliary and a 9 pm dedication dance. On Sunday a flag raising is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buddy Wright
American Legion of
I. H. Bartz
Legion
Drury McNeil Phillips
Bryan H. Keathley
Mineral Wells
Will M. Benton
Department of Texas
Auxiliary
James V. Allred
E. F. Kruse
Sons of the Legion
Poppy Day Sales Yield Noted Winners Named
Poppy Day sales by the American Legion Auxiliary on Saturday were unusually good though final figures are pending. Mrs. Charles Ramsey reports strong public support and gratitude from the auxiliary and children sellers. Prize winners include Bryan Ruth Godley Josephine Lampo Tommy Arcopulos Steve Slama Jr Mildred Slama Mary Kriko Jane White Dorothy Sramek Beatrice Ivy Dorothy Schwalm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Charles Ramsey
Auxiliary
Bryan—Ruth Godley
Josephine Lampo
Tommy Arcopulos
Steve Slama, Jr
Mildred Slama
Mary Kriko
College Station
Jane White
Dorothy Sramek
Beatrice Ivy
Dorothy Schwalm
City Commission Fixes Site for New Bryan High School
Bryan city commissioners voted to buy 16 acres from the Cavitt Estate for 12000 to locate the new senior high school southwest of Edge Apartments. A location committee led by E J Jenkins selected the site, with plans by Giesecke Harris of Austin and Atkinson & Sanders of Bryan for construction bids anticipated in three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Cavitt
O. L. Johnson
R. C. Franks
F. L. Henderson
Edge Apartments
Ennis
32Nd
Paige
Pease
E. J. Jenkins
Giesecke & Harris
Austin
Atkinson & Sanders
Laredo
M. Brown
City Commission
Not Always Booze That Intoxicates Drivers
Dr. George W. Cox asserts carbon monoxide from car exhaust can intoxicate drivers, causing confusion and loss of control. He notes 40 percent of cars have defective exhausts and warns against closed garages, urges periodic checks, and driving with a window open for ventilation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox
Austin
George W. Cox
Transfers Should Be Made Now For School Children
Brazos County superintendent Mrs W E Neeley urges immediate transfers for children not on census rolls as the state will not accept supplemental rolls this year. Parents must report missing names and ages, and identify children who are six before Sept 1 who have not attended school, to recover funds lost when children are omitted from the census.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Neeley
State Department
Austin
Brazos County
Shoe Repairer Buys Shop in Rockdale
Mr and Mrs C W Hardie move to Rockdale where he purchases the McCory Shoe Repair Shop to operate. Hired previously at Holick Shoe Shop in Bryan and at College Station, he brings experience to the Rockdale business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockdale
C. W. Hardie
Hardie
McCory Shoe Repair
Bryan
Holick Shoe Shop
Bryan Shop
College Station
Fifth Week Jury List Announced for Brazos County Court
The Brazos county district court selects its fifth week jury and orders members to report Monday morning at 9 30 at the courthouse. Members listed include Tony Salvaggio Cleve Royder W R Ivy Jim H Jones F 5 Kapchinski Adam Kosh T H Krenek and several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Webb Ward
J. A. Williams
Ed Zimmerman
George Jones
N. C. Baker
Julius M. Barron
W. F. Davis
Funeral Service for Mrs. Annie D. Tabor Held in Bryan
Funeral services were held Thursday morning at 10 for Annie Davis Tabor who died after a long illness. Born January 18 1861 in Burleson County she lived in Bryan for 50 years and was married to O L Tabor. Surviving children are Melvina Jeff and Charley Tabor and granddaughter Martha Jane Tabor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Davis Tabor
Tabor
Oak Grove Addition
Bryan
William Davis
Texas
Brazos River
Burleson County
O. L. Tabor
Miss Melvina Tabor
Jeff Tabor
Charley Tabor
Martha Jane Tabor
Also Mentioned on This Page
People’s Column
C. T. Schaedel
First Methodist Church
Theo Mahler
R. W. Moreland
Marjorie
Dorothea
Corsicana
M. C. Ferguson
Smith
Lions
B.P.W.C
The
Union
Brenham
Lamar Jones
R. V. Armstrong
G. 5. Parker Jr
J. N. Dulaney
Norman Stewart
Mrs. Tabor
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