The People's Column Urges Bible Teaching In Schools
A reader argues for religious instruction in public schools citing Christian heritage from Greco-Roman times through the Renaissance and Reformation. The piece warns that removing the Bible from schools harms youth and calls for one weekly Bible lesson in Sunday school style to restore moral education.
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United States
Bryan
Methodist Church
Rome
Europe
France
Americas
Republic
America
Gene Stratton-Porter
California Doe Leaps Into Car Knocking Out Driver
A California deer in an unprecedented incident reportedly jumped into an automobile on the highway between Weaverville and Redding, striking Mr. A. J. Fitzer and knocking him unconscious before leaping out. The female deer was confirmed by state game officials as the first such record in the state.
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Sacramento
Cal
California
Weaverville
Trinity County
Redding
Shasta County
A. J. Fitzer
Fitzer
Farmer Charles McCarthy Dies in Farm Mowing Accident
Charles McCarthy, 75, a prominent Grayson county farmer and businessman, died at his Canton area farm when a mowing machine threw him and passed over his body as the team he drove bolted in fear. The incident occurred near Denison on June 9.
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Charles McCarthy
Denison
Associated Press
Grayson County
Here
Stone receives Doctor of Laws at Knox University
Melville E. Stone former Associated Press counsellor and longtime general manager was awarded the degree of Doctor of Laws at Knox University in Gatesburg NL. The event honors his 25 years of service and recalls that his parents met at the same university 80 years ago.
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Associated Press
Gatesburg
Melville E. Stone
Knox University
Thursday Night Lectures Set At A and M
College Station June 10 Dean Charles E Finley will speak at the Assembly Hall Thursday at 7 30 on Vocational Teaching in Ancient Times This starts a summer series of Thursday lectures Dr E P Humbert will speak next Thursday on Choosing Our Ancestors Everyone is invited to attend
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The
Eagle
College Station
Charles E. Finley
Assembly Hall
E. P. Humbert
Indian Heiress Weds Salesman in Iowa Ceremony
Maude Lee Mudd a 16 year old Oklahoma heiress valued at 1 200 000 married Earl E Gordon a 27 year old Miami automobile salesman in Council Bluffs Iowa The ceremony was conducted with her mother Susanne Bomberry present and consenting guardian William Simms Vinita Oklahoma confirmed the marriage is valid.
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Council Bluff
Iowa
Maude Lee Mudd
Maimi
Okla
Earl E. Gordon
Miami
Susanne Bomberry
William Simms
Vinita
New Auditorium At Tabor To Be Begun Next Week
Preparatory work for a new auditorium at Tabor will start next week says Principal W G Colson. The 60 by 70 foot building will resemble Kurten’s fine hall and feature an inclined floor a large stage and ample seating for community and youth group events.
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Tabor
W. G. Colson
Kurten
Cotton Market Dip in Futures and Local Spot Quote
Cotton futures closed 35 to 40 points lower on the day with local spot prices around 22.25 cents per pound for mid dling basis as buyers watch market dynamics.
Secretary Wilbur Discusses Religion and Evolution
Secretary Wilbur of the Navy spoke at Duke University on his commencement address about common sense in life, religion, and evolution. He quoted a Bible text and urged applying common sense to life’s problems.
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Associated Press
Durham
N. C
Wilbur
Navy Department
Duke University
Presbyterians To Restore Noted Old Virginia Church
Washington June 10 Presbyterians across the nation are urged to back the restoration of Alexandria Virginia s Old First Church a site tied to early American history. Led by Dr John Grier Hibben Governor E Lee Trinkle Mrs Selden P Spencer and other leaders the drive hopes to raise funds within a year to repair the 1774 edifice on South Fairfax Street with ties to Masonry Washington s funeral and early Continental activity.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Alexandria
National Committee
John Grier Hibben
Princeton
E. Lee Trinkle
Virginia
Selden P. Spencer
Missouri
Edwin A. Alderman
University of Virginia
Huston Thompson
Robert Lansing
John B. Gordon
Fairfax Street
Lord Fairfax
George Washington
Masonic Lodge
James Muir
Alexandria Lodge of Masons
John Carlyle
Bryan Party Heads to Houston Hardware Meet
Mr and Mrs J E Covey E F Parks J D Martin and Secretary Sam E Eberstadt from Bryan along with Mr and Mrs Daniel Scoates of College depart by auto for the Sixth District Annual meeting of the Texas Hardware and Implement Dealers Association in Houston J W Hall of Houston chairs the district and presides J E Covey chairs the 138th District J D Martin state president and Daniel Scoates state secretary will address the gathering Martin speaks on Credit and Eberstadt on Bryans Plan of Advertising.
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J. E. Covey
E. F. Parks
J. D. Martin
Sam E. Eberstadt
Bryan
Daniel Scoates
College
Houston
Texas Hardware and Implement Dealers Association
J. W. Hall
Bank Robbery In Krum Sparks Ranger Search
State rangers hunted bank robbers who held up the Farmers and Merchants State Bank at Krum, taking 3100 in cash and 1550 in negotiable paper. Captain Tom Hickman and Sergeant Stuart Stanley were in Krum last night and arrived in Denton today.
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Denton
State Rangers
Farmers and Merchants State Bank
Krum
Tom Hickman
Stuart Stanley
Weather Forecast for Bryan Vicinity Tonight and Thursday
The weather bulletin from New Orleans predicts partly cloudy skies tonight and Thursday with a chance of local showers for Bryan and surrounding areas.
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New Orleans
Bryan and Vicinity
Dr Bizzell to Take Oklahoma Univ Post July First
New president of Oklahoma University will assume duties on July 1. Dr Bizzell will take over the role and begin work on that date. The appointment confirms a smooth transition for the university leadership.
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DR. Bizzell
Oklahoma University
Oklahoma University appoints Bizzell president July 1
W B Bizzell resigns as Texas A and M College president and will assume duties as University of Oklahoma president on July 1, following a board of regents meeting in Norman. The announcement says the change is effective in the summer rather than the fall.
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Associated Press
Norman
Okla
W. B. Bizzell
University of Oklahoma
Board of Regents
University
Car Registrations For Brazos County
List of new car registrations since last publication from Brazos County Tax Collector J. Marion Ferguson. Names include Sadbury Benchley Spratt Bryan Carroll Bryant Baker Somerville Broadway Bryan George Bryan Smith Bryan Worley Bryan Ew ing Bryan McCauseland Iola Emerson Bryan Bowen Bryan Schaedel Bryan Hicks Bryan Nelson Bryan.
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J. Marion Ferguson
J. R. Sadbury
Benchley
Juanita Spratt
Bryan
C. W. Carroll
J. H. Baker
Somerville
I. N. Broadway
Henry George
W. M. Smith
Daisy Worley
Howard Emerson
G. Bowen
J. M. Schaedel
J. W. Hicks
E. D. Nelson
Cantonites and Yunnanese clash for Canton possession
Fighting between Cantonese and Yunnanese troops for Canton continued with intensity. An American Hospital was hit by small shell fire and rifle bullets. Two American launches bound for Christian College at Canton were repeatedly fired upon but crews escaped harm.
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Washington
Canton
State Department
Christian College
Texas Wins In National Music Clubs Contest
Texas received two prizes at the National Federation of Music Clubs convention in Portland Oregon. The state won 100 dollars for the most consistent growth in club membership between June 1924 and May 1925 and 50 dollars for the greatest growth from January to May 1925.
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Associated Press
Portland
Ore
Texas
National Federation of Music Clubs
Cecil Frankel
Los Angeles
Muscle Shoals Commission Opposes Short Lease Plan
The Muscle Shoals commission president voiced opposition to any short time lease of power facilities in a letter to the War Department. The commission said the War Department may sell power developed before Congress acts, without further warrants from the commissioners.
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Commission
Associated Press
Washington
Muscle Shoals
Educational Survey Names Two Official Members
The Texas educational survey commission filled vacancies after Dr. P. W. Horn and Rep. R. M. Chitwood retired. Dr. H. T. Mussellmann of Dallas and Mrs. F. W. McAllister of San Antonio were elected effective June 18. Burl W. Bryant became vice-chairman. $1500 was approved to aid the distribution of the commission report.
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Associated Press
Austin
P. W. Horn
R. M. Chitwood
West Texas Technological College
Texas Educational Survey Commission
H. T. Mussellmann
Dallas
F. W. McAllister
San Antonio
Pat M. Neff
5. P. Brooks
Baylor University
Waco
Tom Finty
Burl W. Bryant
Wichita Falls
Horn
State Department of Education
Finty
Neff
A. E. Wood
B. W. Bryant
G. D. Staton
Canton
Chalmers W. Hutchison
Fort Worth
Nine Promotions and Five Resignations at A M College Texas
The A M College of Texas board accepted five resignations effective before fall term. Three teachers receive one year leave for graduate study. Nine promotions announced across departments including agricultural economics, agronomy, animal husbandry, mathematics, physical education, architecture and electrical and mechanical engineering. Names listed: Charles Marten E Randolph J H Kraft W M Whyburn A J Weaver D S Buchanan Byron Bird T W Leland H H Stallings A H Groth J W Mitchell H H House H N June N F Rode C W Crawford.
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Eagle
College Station
A. & M. College of Texas
A. & M. Board of Directors
Charles Marten
E. C. Randolph
J. H. Kraft
W. M. Whyburn
A. J. Weaver
University of Wisconsin
D. S. Buchanan
N. F. Rode
C. W. Crawford
Dr Bizzell Urges Farm Dominance At Crushers Meet
Dr W B Bizzell president of A M College addressed the Texas Cotton Seed Crushers Association in Galveston urging agriculture as the basis for national welfare. He cited 1928 wealth and population figures and urged further farm progress while the association proposed dues reductions for mills and members.
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Dr. Bizzell
Associated Press
Galveston
W. B. Bizzell
A. & M. College
Texas Cotton Seed Crushers Association
H. E. Wilson
Administrative proposal on weighers and inspectors offices
The incoming administration would be authorized to purchase the weighers and inspectors office at Galveston if feasible and to acquire a suitable site to build a four story weighers and inspectors office in Houston. Immediate steps should counteract proposed drastic legislation backed by daily interests in the North and West. A special fire insurance committee should be appointed.
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Galveston
Houston
North
Emmett Hall Boy Injures Leg With Pool Splinter
The 12 year old son of Mr and Mrs Madison Hall fell at the Bryan Hospital after a 4 inch splinter was removed from his right leg during a minor operation. He was playing at the Country Club swimming pool when a splinter was driven into his leg while going down the slide daring a Tuesday afternoon incident.
Opening Week Schedule of Bryan Sunday School League
The Bryan Sunday School Baseball League opens Monday June 15 at 6 00 p m with Baptists versus Tabor. Tuesday June 16 features Methodists against Harvey. Wednesday June 17 hosts Free Baptists versus Christians. Thursday June 18 has Tabor against Harvey. Friday June 19 closes with Baptists versus Christians.
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Bryan Sunday School Baseball League
Baptists
Tabor
Methodists
Harvey
Free Baptists
Christians
Capitalist Seeks Bride in Quirky Personal Note
A Bryan capitalist receives a humorous love letter demanding money and gifts in exchange for marriage. The note asks for five dollars, a dress, and even rope if rejected, ending with affectionate promises from the writer who signs as Mrs. Own.
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Bryan
Sweetwater Sees Rain Boosting Crop Prospects
Farmers report excellent crop prospects in this section as rainfall of more than 1.5 inches fell last night. The rain was widespread across the area and benefits are expected to improve pastures and yields.
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Associated Press
Heavy Fire Destroys Hopkins-McLain Warehouse at Greenville
Fire of undetermined origin raged through the Hopkins-McLain Company wholesale grocers building in Greenville causing about 175000 dollars in losses. The interior was destroyed and the blaze threatened to spread to nearby structures in the wholesale district. Missouri-Kansas-Texas trains were delayed due to proximity to the flames near the tracks.
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Associated Press
Greenville
Hopkins-McLain Company
Missouri- Kansas-Texas Railroad
Poison Gas Banned in War by Geneva Conference
The International Conference for the control of traffic in arms adopted a protocol from the American delegation prohibiting the use of chemicals and bacteria as weapons, outlawing poison gas in warfare at Geneva on June 10.
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Associated Press
Geneva
International Conference For the Control of
Reports From Brenham District Meet Held By Bryan Club
Mrs. W. S. Howell hosted a Tuesday Bryan Woman's Club meeting to hear delegates report on the Brenham district T. W. C. meeting and to distribution of 1925 1926 year books. Attendees praised year book work, club room refresh, and the program, with members sharing varied views on the Brenham gathering while enjoying iced ginger ale and wafers.
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W. S. Howell
Bryan Woman's Club
Brenham
Ryan Club
Carnegie Library
Jclub
D. Brooks Cofer
J. N. Goodwin
Bryan Club
M. W. Sims
J. T. Hanway
M. Hetty Curry
Governor Grants Clemency to Texas Convicts
AUSTIN June 10 A full pardon two conditional pardons a permission of fine and an extension of furlough were among the clemency grants issued today by Governor Miriam Ferguson to Texas convicts.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Miriam Ferguson
UT President Asked to Back World Cruise for College Men
James E. Lough of New York University invites Dr. W M W Splawn to endorse an educational world cruise for college men. The voyage runs Sept 26 1925 to June 1 1926 with shipboard courses and instructors from multiple universities. Compensation ranges from 2000 to 3000 dollars for instructors plus travel, with higher pay for senior professors and spouses.
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New York University
Lease 8 000 Acres Prison Farm Land For Oil Drilling
Leases 8 000 acres of the Clemens prison farm in Brazoria county to Roxanna Oil Company of Houston for oil development. The prison system keeps the usual one eight royalty. The deal followed a recent farm inspection by former Governor James E Ferguson.
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Austin
Clemens
Brazoria County
Roxanna Oil Company of
Houston
Capitol
James E. Ferguson
Federal Charge Against Students
W R Smith Jr of Austin Edgar Arthur of Beaumont and Jack Binion of Lufkin were bonded by Federal Commissioner Paul A Lockhart on charges of interfering with a federal officer linked to Binion’s Thursday night arrest by Lee Shannon. Bonds were 1000 for Smith and 1500 each for Arthur and Binion. They are students at Texas University.
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Austin
W. R. Smith, Jr
Edgar Arthur
Beaumont
Jack Binion
Lufkin
Paul A. Lockhart
Binion
Lee Shannon
Smith
Arthur
Texas University
President Coolidge Returns to Work After Minnesota Trip
President Calvin Coolidge arrives in Washington from Minnesota where he attended the Norse American Celebration. He appears in fine spirits and resumes duties at the White House desk promptly after arrival.
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Associated Press
Washington
Calvin Coolidge
Minnesota
Coolidge
White House
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Bryan Sunday School
Greenville -Whole District
Katy
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Splawn
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