Prisoners to be tried in Bryan as flood delays transport
Four prisoners including Silver and John Reid are en route to Bryan after being moved via Houston due to flooded roads. A large venire has been called for the county and trials may extend beyond this term. State and local officials will assist defense with Huntsville and Bryan attorneys present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navasota
Houston
Silver
John Reid
Robert 2H
Marvin A. Atbell
Bryan
Ami
Attorney General’s Department
Galloway Calhoun
A. T. Kinney Jr
Walker ‘County
Talso
W. E. Neeley
F. L. Henderson
Mack Gates
Huntsville
J. G. Minkert
Sanders
Governor Addresses Legislature On Tax Reform And Education
The governor urged passage of an income tax to replace the ad valorem levies, praised the audience with applause, and endorsed a state board of education with elected superintendent. He urged the legislature to unite on principles, advance Jeffersonian democracy with Wilsonian progress, and regulate utilities to protect consumers. He cited Fort Worth and San Antonio utilities cases to illustrate the burden on smaller towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rep
T. N. Mauritz
Texas
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Ution
Senate
Fort Worth
San Anitonio
Three Women Involved in Fatal Shootout at Hotel
Testimony describes a confrontation at a beer parlor involving Mrs Morrison and Mrs Stallworth. Witnesses, including Kyle Brambly and Roy Slay, recount the struggle before shots were fired and Morrison was killed. An undertaker and a railroad clerk corroborate events and injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrison
Brambly
Roy Slay
Baxter
Joe Henderson
Bryan Mayor Seeks Higher Tax for School Funding
Mayor Jenkins told Lions Club members that Bryan may need a 125 cent tax increase to support schools. He argued residents rarely oppose school levies and stressed funding is essential for proper operation. School Superintendent Durham noted rising teacher costs and warned against pushing costs beyond a safe share of income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenkins
Bryan
City Commission
The
Lions
Harry L. Durham
Toy
Lions Club Plans Competitive June Programs in Bryant
The Bryant Lions Club notes a 10 year service goal and endorses a set rate for electric signs on business streets. Members applaud local entertainers Kathleen Cason Mildred Salley and Jane Reynolds while outlining committee roles and inviting city officials as luncheon guests for a series of competitive June programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Lion W. S&s. Howell
Lions Club
Howell
Kathleen Cason
Mildred Saliey
Jane Reynolds
Bryan Lions Club
John M. Lawrence Jr
J. Bryan Miller
L. Durham
C. E. Griesser
Harry L. Durham
Henry Locke
E. J. Jenkins
D. L. Wilson
Forrest Jones
H. A. Burger
Jno
Twelve Students Receive Diplomas at Consolidated
Twelve students earned high school diplomas at the A. and M. Consolidated school ninth commencement held at Guion Hall. Valedictorian Bertha Humbert led with 91.9 average. Marquez Ehlinger topped the boys with 87.6, and Ruth Carroll was salutatorian at 90.8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guion Hall
A.& M. Consolidated School
Bertha Humbert
E. P. Humbert
College Station
Marquez Ehlinger
Ruth Carroll
H. E. Speck
Southwest Texas State Teachers College of San Marcos
Consolidated
Luke and Charlie
Luke and Charlie Grocery Co
Lillian Gorzycki
Caroline Mitchell
Bryan Chapter
J. L. Lush
College
Langford
R. E. Carroll
F. L. Thomas
Tour of Europe Starts for Local Tailor Frank Zubik
Frank Zubik, a Bryan resident and local tailor, sails tonight from Dallas on the U S Republic for a three month European tour. His party will visit Bre men Prague Vienna Berlin London Paris to celebrate St Wenceslaus and the Czech crown. He plans to meet W S Howell Jr and his sister during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Zubik
Bryan
Dallas
New York
St. Louis
U. S. Republic
Europe
Mr. Zubik
St. Wenceslaus
Czecho-Slovakia
Wenceslaus
Bremen
Germany
Prague
Vienna
Berlin
London
Paris
Stephens Wins Drill at A and M College
At the fifty third annual commencement of the A and M College of Texas cadets received athletic medals and military trophies. Cadet Turney V Stephens Dal las won the Caldwell trophy a watch as best drilled man in the corps. The awards honored many individuals and units with trophies for drill, rifle marksmanship and intramural sports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Cadet Corps
A. & M. College of Texas
Willie) Bartlett
Marlin
Norris
Turney V. Stephens
Dallas
Cavalry
Caldwell
Infantry
R. E. Bauer
Houston
Howell
Signal Corps
W. C. Rowland
Fort Worth
Southwest Telephone Company
Battery A. Field Artillery
L. T. Jordan
Floresville
Waldrop
Dougherty
Company B. Engineers
H. A
H. A. L. Fritze
San Antonio
Engineers
R. A. Kunitz
Linton
Company E
W. B. Burns
Catarina
J. A. Stacks
Ranger
J. S. Porcher
el Paso
G. W. Barnes
Crystal City
Fort Worth Profiles in Early Sports Figures
The record lists several individuals tied to Texas cities for tennis and cross country, including Joe Hyland from College Station and L. H. Brown from San Antonio, with other names linked to Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, and Texarkana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battery B
Field Artillery
James Sullivan
I. H. Fooshee
Fort Worth
Z. W. Bartlett
Marlin
O. D. Alsabrook
Levelland
H. A. Bible
Jefferson City
Tenn
J. E. Brown
Alvord
H. E. Burgess
San Antonio
W. E. Davis
Stephenville
R. T. Lamb
Houston
M. H. Badger
Austin
J. R. Emmons
Clarendon
R. R. Farmer
West Columbia
J. G. Floyd
Rosewood
R. C. Graham
Jasper
H. V. Harlan
Cameron
R. S. Hodges
Taft
W. B. Holsonbake
Farmersville
J. B. Michael
T. W. Mills
Groesbeck
Capt
D. H. O'Neil
Greenville
M. Sessions
Austwell
C. Y. Shoemaker
Jacksonville
B. Slocomb
R. H. Stiteler
Smithville
Ed Thompson Jr
C. A. Tracy
R. N. Winders
Se Otahlie
Bel
P. E. Wendt
Brenham
F. H. Weston
Joe Hyland
College Station
A. L. Storey
J. W. Kelly
Texarkana
F. B O’bannon
Dallas
J. A. Rutherford
Cleveland
Ohio
L. H. Brown
G. H. Moore
Spur to Brazos For Good Roads Aim in Madison
Madisonville Chamber of Commerce pushes Highway 21 paving. A committee from Midway Madisonville and North Zulch will visit Bryan on June 10 to urge Brazos County to secure the right of way from Kurten to the Navasota river and accelerate the contract letting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madisonville Chamber of Commerce
Madisonville
Madison County
Bryan
Brazos County
Kurten
Navasota River
Midway
North Zulch
Chamber of Commerce
W. M. Forrest
W. A. Wakefield
J. A. Knight
Ottie E. Parten
R. A. Manire
Luther Hensarling
J. E. Webb
J. M. Brownlee
W. L. Robinson
A. L. Lipscomb
Frank Sanders
Sam Rascoe
Bryan Newspaper Criticizes Highway 21 Progress
The Madisonville Meteor reprints criticism from two weeks earlier about Bryan and Brazos county delaying the opening of Highway 21 through the region. The letter warns of losing the road to Huntsville and College Station if delays persist, urging action for the road’s completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meteor
Bryan
Brazos County
Bryan Eagle
Madison County
Huntsville
College Station
Madisonville
Beason Girls To Attend Summer School At Texas A and M
Miss Elliott Beason daughter of Mr and Mrs C L Beason will spend a few days with her parents in Bryan before going to Austin for summer school at the University of Texas Misses Emma and Frances Benson will arrive Saturday to attend summer school at A and M College Fort Worth notes they are students at Texas Woman's College this year
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliott Beason
C. L. Beason
Nome
Jefferson County
Bryan
Austin
University of Texas
Emma
Frances Benson
Texas Woman's College
Fort Worth
A. & M. College
Dallas Company Buys City Bonds
The school bond issue of 90000 dollars for the Travis and Bowie elementary school buildings has been purchased by the Southwestern Life Insurance Company of Dallas. The sale reflects local financing activity and involvement of a major Dallas insurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Travis and
Bowie
Southwestern Lifesurance Company of
Notable Flood Crops Damage Limited in Brazos Valley
E H Astin, a local banker and planter, says crop damage from the flood in Brazos Valley tributary areas to Bryan is estimated at not more than 15 percent and may be less. He reports normal East business conditions and endorses Captain Bill Sterling as a capable A M Ex-Students' Association president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos Valley
Bryan
E. H. Astin
New York
Astin
East
Bill Sterling
The
Texas Rangers
A. and M. Ex-Students’ Association
Bill
Seed Man Sees Higher Cotton Profits From Pure Acala Strain
J. H. McDonald, in charge of cotton seed breeding on Allen Farm near Navasota, says 2,500 acres are planted to a pure Acala strain. He notes premiums of 12.50 to 20 per bale for high grade Acala, plus higher yields, and urges growers to adopt a single long staple variety regionwide to improve prices and uniform quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. McDonald
Allen
Navasota
John D. Rogers
Eagle Office
Brazos
McDonald
Texas
Bryan Girl Chosen Teacher In School
Miss Louise Cline, daughter of Dr and Mrs W B Cline, arrives in Bryan from New York City to visit Ursuline Avenue home and has been elected as a teacher in Bryan City Schools for the coming term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Louise Cline
W. B. Cline
New York City
Ursuline Avenue
Vacaten Srn
Miss Cline
Bryan’ City
Terrace observations and 4-H club notes in Brazos County
County agents Benson and Givens report terraces 20 feet wide 2 feet high remaining intact in Brazos County fields. Kurten 4-H president Lindsey Lawless won attendance prize. club backs July rooster roast and diary points memorization prize. Scout troop to Tabor planned. patriotic program led by Rev. Daup and Col. Todd. Extension notes urge planting peas in corn middles and consider feed crops where cotton failed. cream delivery report shows Route 3 average test 4-6% and $234.82 monthly. Dress contest enrollment open. class entries and articles planned. winners may earn state trip. Canning success noted with 249 quarts preserved this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindsey Lawless
Kurten
Bryan Eagle
Dairy Committee
Leonard Krezinski Dies After 54 Years in Brazos County
Anton Krezinski 84 of Leonard Brazos County died at home five miles west of Bryan after a brief illness. Born in Germany December 25 1844 he came to the U S at 30 and lived in Brazos County for 54 years except for three years in Bremond. Survived by his wife two sons and four daughters. Funeral held Thursday at Saint Josephs Catholic Church Bryan Rev J B Gleissner officiated. Burial Mt Calvary Cemetery McCulloch Dansby directing arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton Krezinski
Leonard
Brazos County
Bryan
Anton Kreszinski
Germany
United States
Bremond
Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church
J. B. Gleissner
Mt.Calvary Cemetery
McCulloch- Dansby
Bryan Boy Wins Honor in Florida School Election
The Sting reports Mi ami Florida high school results naming Bill Walker president and Mary Bailey vice president to fill the unexpired terms of Bill Woolery and Stuart Patton. Nomination and election occurred Monday after home room votes. Walker, a former Robert E. Lee junior high student, has served as sophomore class secretary and earned the American Legion honor medal and Merit Badge club presidency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stingaree
Miami
Fla
Bill Walker
C. G. Walker
Bryan
Florida
Mary Bailey
Bill Woolery
Stuart Patton
Home Room
Robert E. Lee
American Legion
Merit Badge Club
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sayer’s
State Board
Mes
Cael
Young Frien
Oetfiny
Mrs. Roper
Levi Stallworth
Mrs. Morrison
Bartlett
Stephens
Madison
Beason
Medias
Bonworth Iwwedk
Ham
HIB
Vike
Isree Coh
Republic
State Guard
Jacob Wolters
Texas National Guard
A. and
M. College
Others
Jess B. McGee
Louis Bosker
Gdginny
Srazos County Boys’ and Girls’ Club
Tes
C. L. Benson
Mome
Lacy Givens
East Texas
Kurten Prize
Tabor
W. W. Daup
Col
C. C. Todd
E. A. Miller
Extension Service
Sudan
J. J. Jones
Cotjton
George Jones
Bryan Boy
Hope Domestic
Honan Pongee
Mandalay
Bach
Bryan Ees Warssvouri Te
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