Allen Academy Honored as Texas Oldest Military School
The War Department named Allen Academy one of fifteen honor military schools for 1927, making it the first Texas institution to receive the rating. Established in 1886, the academy is led by Captain George W. Griner, with N. B. Allen as principal and Sgt. C. B. Jones as assistant.
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Allen Academy
Culver Military Academy
Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Officer Training Corps
War Department
Bryan
Texas
Washington
Secretary of War
Wahs
Adjutant General
Culver
George W. Griner
C. B. Jones
N. B. Allen
San Antonio business delegation to visit Bryan for trades day
A large crowd from Bryan and Brazos county will welcome San Antonio merchants led by wholesale and manufacturing men. They arrive by special train from College Station with a 40 piece band. Local merchants plan special bargains and prizes as Bryan hosts the visiting delegation with a welcoming reception.
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Bryan
Brazos County
San Antonio
Alamo City
College
San Annuocio
Berlin welcomes transatlantic air pioneers visit
Germany's Field Marshal Von Hindenburg greeted Clar ence Chamberlin and Charles Le vine at the executive mansion in Berlin. He congratulated them on their New York to Germany flight lasting 18 minutes of interview time. He handed each a framed autographed portrait and hoped the achievement would foster closer American German ties. Flags of both nations adorned the business district.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Germany
Marshal von Hindenburg
Clarence Chamberlin
Charles Levine
New York
American Arrests For Illicit Arms Sale In Shanghai
An American lawyer W Worthington and another American Samuel Chaiet, along with an Italian, were arrested by police at the Shanghai International Settlement for alleged illegal dealing in arms.
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Associated Press
Shangbai
W. Worthington
Samuel Chaiet
International Settlement
Funeral Train Arrives for Lenora Calles in Mexico City
Funeral train carrying Lenora Calles wife of President Calles arrived in Mexico City from Los Angeles where she died last week.
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Calles
Associated Press
Mexico City
Lenora Calles
President Calles
Los Angeles
Texas Pecan Growers' Ass'n Convention Set in Gonzales
In Gonzales the Texas Pecan Growers' Association will assemble 400 members for its annual convention in the second week of July. Officials cite about 5 million pounds produced in the Guadalupe Valley with revenue around 550 thousand dollars in 1926, plus car shipments totaling 126 loads.
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Texas Pecan Growers’ Ass'n
Gonzales
Associate Press
Guadalupe Valley
Texas Pecan Growers’ Association
W. E. Donovan
Gonzales Chamber of Commerce
San Antonio
Navasota Bridge Closure Forces Weeklong Detour
Traffic on the Navasota river bridge on the K T highway was suspended for possibly a week. State highway engineers expect repairs after undermining of a north pier caused a sag in the middle. Detours route drivers west to Washington County road then farm roads toward Millican as crews replace the pile driving.
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Navasota
Bryan
Navasota River
K. T
J. E. Blair
Oscar A. Seward
Blair
Washington
Millican
Grimes
Brazos Counties
State Highway Department
Bombs Hurt 26 at Leningrad Business Club Meeting
In Moscow on June 8, two bombs exploded inside the Business Club at Leningrad during a Communist Party debating section meeting. Twenty six people were seriously injured as the premises suffered heavy damage.
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Associated Press
Moscow
Leningrad
Communist Party
Moody Proclaims Flag Week Across State
Governor Moody issues a proclamation calling for a statewide observance from June 8 to June 14 as Flag Week. He urges everyone to unfurl flags and show patriotism statewide.
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Moody
Austin
Senator Bowers Is Given Honor In Texas Senate
AUSTIN June 8. R. Bowers of Caldwell was elected president ad interim of the senate to serve between sessions. His vote was the only one against him as nearly all senators offered praise and eulogies for him.
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Associated Press
Austin
Bowers
Caldwell
Senate
Future of 47 Millions Now Up to Moody
Governor Moody faces a pivotal decision on the proposed 47 million plan with his office wielding broad authority. The outcome depends on Moody's blue pencil and the political climate surrounding the funding and priorities.
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MOODY
Governor Moody
Moody vetoes and debates over 47 million in appropriations
The special session adjourned with over 47 million in appropriations under Governor Moody's line item veto. About 44 million would come from the general revenue, and lawmakers believe a 30 cent ad valorem tax rate would raise needed funds even if no vetoes are issued.
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Associated Press
Austin
Moody
House
Senate
Pageant Reproduced At Sue Haswell Park For Park Fund
The musical pageant The Crowning of Josephine will be staged at Sue Haswell Park on Friday June 10 at 730 p m. Produced by Bryan children with costumed choruses and drills the show supports Sue Haswell Memorial Park and aims to improve the park. Admission is 25 cents for children and 35 cents for adults.
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Sue Haswell
Josephine
Bryan
Palace Theatre
Local Insurance Men Off To Dallas
George A. Adams regional vice president of the Texas Association of Insurance Agents departed for Dallas to attend the annual convention at the Adolphus Hotel June 9 and 10 He will stay the rest of the week with relatives C R Gardner also leaves for Dallas for the convention and then goes to Mineral Wells as the guest of a company president he represents
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George A. Adams
Texas Association of Insurance Agents
Dallas
Adolphus Hotel
C. R. Gardner
Re-Elected Hillier Leads Bryan Rotary as Secretary Treasurer
Charles F Hillier of the McCulloch Dansby Co has been chosen for a third term as secretary treasurer of the Bryan Rotary Club, highlighting continued leadership and club stability.
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Charles F. Hillier
McCulloch-Dansby Co
Bryan Rotary Club
Lindbergh Half Way Home After European Welcome
U S S Memphis reports Charles Lindbergh is halfway back toward the United States after a triumphant tour of Paris Brussels and London. He rests as much as possible during the day and slept well last night in transit toward home.
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A. P
U.S.S
Memphis
Paris
Brussels
London
Lindbergh
Flood Spreads Refugee Crises Across Arkansas Missouri and Illinois
Rising flood currents force hundreds from levees into refugee camps as relief centers report about 1100 people at Marianna Arkansas with refugees spilling from the Saint Francis valley area.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Arkansas
Missouri
Illinois
American Red Cross
Marianna
Saint Francis Valley
Cotton futures rise and local spot prices advance
Cotton futures quoted about 20 to 25 points higher as market activity notes grains and textiles headlines. Local spot cotton prices move to around 15.12 cents per pound reflecting steady demand and regional trading levels.
Texas Cotton Firm Urges Growers to Plant Certified Staple
A Houston based major cotton concern promotes certified cotton seed as a premium product. The article traces community efforts led by Roy F. Saunders in McKinney Texas beginning in 1923, showing field demonstrations and standardization meetings to prove superior seed. It notes initial premium delays due to mixing of seed at gins and explains the 1926 private McKinney gin created to segregate certified seed and lint for pure lots.
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Associated Press
Houston
McKinney
Texas
Roy F. Saunders
Bank Robbery Hits Groom Bank Near Amarillo
The State National Bank of Groom, about 40 miles east of Amarillo, was robbed of 1200 dollars this morning. A night watchman arrived in time to limit losses. Entry was through a window after the screen was cut. a crowbar and a pick, stolen from a Houston railroad section house, were used.
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Associated Press
Amarillo
State National Bank of
Groom
Houston Railroad
Southwestern University Resolves to Stay in Georgetown
The board of trustees of Southwestern University in Georgetown passed resolutions opposing any removal to another city. The university officially stated no offer to relocate had been, or would be, considered. The school entered its strongest year yet with a major building program and loyal, high grade students.
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Georgetown
Southwestern University
Board of Trustees
University
Texas
Board of Education of
the Methodist Church
Southwestern
Bill Morrison Chosen King for Miss Ralphana Searcy
Bill Morrison of Cameron, a freshman at A and M College, was selected to be king for Miss Ralphana Searcy, the Bryan queen. He graduates Yee High School in 1926 as an honor student and has a strong first-year record at A and M. He is brother of Mrs. Willard Chambers of Bryan.
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Bill Morrison
Cameron
M. College
Ralphana Searcy
Bryan
San Antonio
Morrison
Yee High School
Willard Chambers
Thompson to Attend State Christian Endeavor Meet
Rev. C. B. Thompson of North Zulch leaves for Fort Worth to attend the State Christian Endeavor meeting. He serves as a denominational trustee for the Free Baptist church and goes a day early for an executive board session. The convention opens Thursday morning.
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C. B. Thompson
North Zulch
Fort Worth
State Christian Endeavor
Rev. Thompson
The
Free Baptist Church
Second Division of Army Honored With Many Awards
San Antonio reports the Second Division of infantry received 40 percent of Croix de Guerre awards and more decorations than any other unit. Every member earned the Fourragere Croix de Guerre, with most of the First Division also wearing the decoration though some minor units did not.
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Associated Press
San Antonio
Local Firemen Benefit elects Queen in race
The Queen's contest at the Firemen's benefit chose a winner after a close race. Local contestants competed for the title with community turnout noted.
Steep Hollow Club Impresses At Friday Meet
Howell Lumber Company supports club work as Steep Hollow boys and girls report 100 percent attendance. W S Howell commends the club and urges public support for prizes. Mrs. A J Murry elected local adult leader. Bryan visitors include Howell Cash Mathis Sevier Parks Benson and Margaret.
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Steep Hollow
Chainel
Howell Lumber Company
W. S. Howell
Bayan Chamber of Commerce
Steep Hollow Club
Howell Lumber Co
Howell
A. J. Murry
Bryan
Joe Cash
J. W. Mathis
Abbie Sevier
Jewel Parks
the Extension Service
C. L. Benson
Margaret
Governor Moody Departing for Shrine Council Meeting
Governor Moody will leave Austin Thursday as a delegate from Ben Hur Temple of Austin to the Imperial Shrine Council meeting June 14 to 16 in Atlantic City. Afterward he will join the All-Texas special train in a tour of Middle West North and East cities and be absent from Austin for nearly three weeks.
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Associated Press
Austin
Governor’s Office
Moody
Atlantic City
Ben Hur Temple of
Imperial Shrine Council
Kansas City
All- Texas
Middle West
College Station Baccalaureate Sermon Delivered at A. and M. College
Dr. J. B. French of Fort Worth delivered the baccalaureate sermon at A. and M. College. Mrs. F. E. Giesecke sang a vocal solo titled The Holy City.
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Houston Post
College Station
J. B. French
Fort Worth
M. College
F. E. Giesecke
Holy City
Congress to Convene Early in October Says Smoot
Senator Smoot announces that both the House and Senate will convene earlier than usual in October. The statement signals a shortened summer adjournment and prompt start to legislative work.
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HOUSE
Senate
Smoot
Congress to Hold Special Session in October
Senator Smoot after a White House meeting said Congress will be called into a special session in October. He named key issues for early action including deficiency appropriation bills tax reductions flood control and settlement of election contests.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Senator Smoot
Utah
Coolidge
White House
Smoot
Earl Carroll Begins Federal Sentence For Perjury
Earl Carroll the theatrical producer arrived in Atlanta to start a year and a day in federal prison for perjury following his bath tub party scandal. He was transported from Greenville South Carolina where he received hospital care after a train collapse en route to the penitentiary.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Earl Carroll
New York
Federal Penitentiary
Carroll
Greenville
South Carolina
Rosprim Home Dance Honoring Emmett Ross Minds Guests
Mr and Mrs A L Rosprim of College Station hosted a Thursday evening dance at their home in compliment to Mrs Rosprim's brother Emmett Ross. Refreshments included ice cream and cake. The prettily decorated venue featured ferns shasta daisies and pink verbenas. Attending were a list of relatives and friends including the Blazeks Burkhalters Kopeckeys Rosprims and Rosses with several young attendees.
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A. L. Rosprim
College Station
Antone Blazek
N. D. Burkhalter
Lee Kopeckey
J. J. Rosprim
S. S. Ross
Fannie Bard
Alberta
Pauline Blazek
Christine Stasney
Rosie Mae Burkoskie
Cecela Burkoskie
Ruth Moore
Emmett Ross
Sam
Bobbie Blazek
Pete Vitopil
Annie Mae Redman Injured by Automobile
Five year old Annie Mae Redman daughter of Mr and Mrs E J Redman of Wellborn was struck by a car driven by Mrs E G Schetts from Dallas while crossing the road in front of her home. She was taken to Bryan Hospital for examination and released to return home after minor bruises were found.
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Annie Mae Redman
E. J. Redman
Wellborn
Bryan Hospital
Dallas
E. G. Schetts
Moody Calls For Plan To End Duplication Of State Work
Governor Dan Moody told the Texas House a new session may be scheduled in September or October to reintroduce civil service highway and prison measures defeated in a special session. He warned against centralization and urged a plan to cut duplication of work and expense, stressing progress and public good.
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Moody
Austin
Dan Moody
House
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