Farmers’ terrace work course to be held with ranch extension
A Texas program in farm terracing will be conducted by J A. McDonald and other state agricultural leaders with the Federal Land Bank of Houston aiding. Short courses start June 30 in Hollandale and move to other sites statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oral Land Bank of Houstonricultural Agents of
Texas
Dallas
Hollandale
Frank P. Holland
J. E. McDonald
McDonald
Short
Deral Land Bank
Vam
M. R. Bentley
Xas A. & M. Extension Serill
Union National Bank of Houston
Brown
Union National
Capone Faces Long Liquor and Tax Sentences in Court
In Chicago an audience watched Al Capone plead guilty to liquor and tax charges with a potential long prison term. The judge deferred sentencing to June 30 as Capone faced multiple indictments and a complex payoff of penalties. Capone’s influence and reputation dominated coverage as observers speculated on his future fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Son
Federal Court
Wals
Federal
Capone
Sen
Ano
Inaelphia
Underworld
Jay
Hoover Rededicates Lincoln Shrine in National Reflection
The speech honors Abraham Lincoln at the tomb as a symbol of national ideals renewing patriotism. It recalls Lincoln’s universal appeal and roles from farmer to president, urging Americans to recommit to the republic and its shared duties amid six decades since his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Republic
Abraham Lincoln
Gettysburg
Hoover urges state governments to shift machinery for changing conditions
President Hoover told the Illinois legislature that government must adapt to evolving needs and emphasized obedience to law as the foundation of the Republic. He planned to speak at the Lincoln tomb re dedication ceremony later in the day, honoring Lincoln's enduring principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Iil
Hoover
Illinois
Lincoln
Veterans of Hood and Green Brigades Plan Bryan Reunion
The article lists officers for Hood s Brigade and Green s Brigade, including presidents captains and a secretary, noting continued service in Texas and New Mexico. It recalls past reunions, 1889 decisions to make Bryan the last meeting place, and a Carnegie Library tablet marking headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood's Brigade
John H. Roberts
Arcadia
Jim Dallas
Brenham
J. O. Bradfield
Austin
Katie Daffan
Ennis
Green's Brigade
W. H. Browning
Lampasas
W. E.selman
Terrell
D. Tahl
Pettus
D. Bland
Orange
Rotary Club hears address on service and fire prevention
The Rotary Club speaker shared his commitment to fire department work and preventing fires in Hillsboro from his days as a Boy Scout leader. He recalled Hillsboro days with Coulter Hoppess in Bryan and praised the citizenry, noting Bryan would be a fine place if all residents shared that character. Oak McKenzie and the Flowers for the Living Club endorsed the tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Hillsboro
Bryan
Coulter Hoppess
Coulter
Death row inmate Herrera repeats death sentence in Llano case
Herrera, condemned for murder of Sheriff A. T. Murray of Mason county, saw a fatal sentence affirmed in Llano County after a court of criminal appeals reversed an earlier ruling. For two years on death row he has witnessed 24 inmates moved to execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Murray
Mason County
Court of Criminal Appeals
Herrera
Llano County
Portable Brunswick phonograph for sale with records
Portable Brunswick phonograph in good condition with records. Ideal for outing parties. Price ten dollars. Phone 1015-W.
Grasshoppers Devour Texas Crops As Drought Bites Brazos
The drought cripples Texas crops with grasshoppers destroying fields in Brazos and nearby counties. Farmers report rising hopper numbers including young insects, and 15 acres of cotton eaten near the Little Brazos River. Entomology head Dr. F L Thomas at A M College is coordinating control efforts at George G Chance plantations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Brazos
Brazos County
F. L. Thomas
Department of Entomology
A. & M. College
George G. Chance
Brazos Valley
Robertson County
Little Brazos River
Bryan Taxpayers Granted Two Installment Tax Plan
Bryan voters gain permission to pay taxes in two installments under an ordinance approved by the city commission. The first installment is due by November 30, with a second and final payment by May 31 if the initial payment is timely. Failure to pay the first installment revokes the option. The commission also approved extending the Whiteway lighting project from 26th to 28th streets with new street lights to be installed soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
City Commission
Guy P. Bittle
26Th Street
28Th Street
Farmers' Market Receipts Grow Over Seventy Dollars
The Farmers' Market reports strong business with the cooperative section grossing more than $70 and many new customers observed through the morning. Several farmers who usually skip Wednesdays say they plan to attend again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooperative
Kurten Sluggers Top Wheelock In High‑Scoring Clash
The Kurten Pirates defeated Wheelock 21 to 16 on Sunday. Kurten led from the first inning despite Wheelock’s late rallies as George Yeager belted a long homer in the fourth. Kurten remains undefeated this season and faces Edge next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kurten Pirates
Wheelock
Kurten
Scasta
Spitzenpfiel
George Yeager
Edge
Firemen's School Discussed At Municipal League Meeting
At the 19th annual Texas Municipalities League gathering a feature was Prof. H. R. Brayton of Texas A and M College outlining a training school for firemen to be built at the college. Brayton, known for studies on fire chemistry, aims to improve firefighting methods and prevention. Mayor Forrest Jones, Commissioner Roy Vick, and City Manager R. G. Williams attended the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Municipalities League
H. R. Brayton
Texas A
M. College
Brayton
Texas Firemen
Forrest Jones
Roy Vick
R. G. Williams
Barron Travels to Anderson on Legal Business
W. S. Barron proceeded to Anderson today to handle legal matters, filing documents and meeting with local officials regarding the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Barron
Anderson
Early Bryan News Highlights Local Travel and People
Representative J M Claunch of Snyder visits East Texas and accepts a public schools post at Teneha for next year. Streetside chatter notes Mosquito and fly caution, farm news, and a push to boost civic efforts. District Judge W C Davis travels to Austin on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Claunch
Snyder
A. and M. College
East Texas
Rep. Claunch
Teneha
W. C. Davis
Austin
Notable Confederate reunions and visits reach Bryan crowd
Mrs. Whit Boyd of Houston heads to Bryan for Hood's and Green's Brigades reunion June 24 25. Local residents including Mr. and Mrs. Adams Hearne Lloyds Nav asota and Waco figures travel for visits and family matters. Attendees include Judge Patterson and several U D C members with guests from Louisiana Missouri and South Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whit Boyd
Houston
Texas
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Bryan
Hood’s
Green’s Brigades
R. A. Booth
C. B. Chames
W. M. Buguskie
Hearne
G. E. Adams
N. R. Smith
Waco
George Foster
River Oaks
Brazos
Jno. M. Lawrence, Jr
Palestine
Navasota
Lamar Williams
Albert G. Nedbalek
W. M. Owens
Auto
Dallas
Owens
F. M. Owens
John Tuts
Abilene
Mary Bell Ball
East 24Th Street
C. A. Searcy
College Road
Rems Addition
George Buchanan
Silverton
Briscoe County
Midlothian
J. S. Caldwell
Lawrence Parker, Jr
Menard
Judge Patterson
Austin
Hood
Green
Allie Montgomery
Ray Montgomery
Nina Henry
Boulder
Colo
Colorado State University
David Frantz
Joe R. Tatman
Tatman
Edgar Buchanan
Jeane McAdams
D. F. Ligon
Fort Worth
H. E. Dishman
J. E. Dishman
West 30Th Street
Mercury Peaks With Heat Across Last Week
Maximum temperatures stayed above 90 degrees throughout the week and minimums remained at least 59. A trace of rainfall measured 0.04 inches on Tuesday as temperatures were reported daily.
Barbecue At Harvey Draws Bryan Residents
A Friday night barbecue at Harvey drew a good crowd of Bryan residents. The event was staged by W. D. Mills Nunn Jones and others and was open to the public. Music was provided by the Cargill string band and attendees enjoyed food and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Harvey
W. D. Mills
Nunn Jones
Cargill String Band
Funeral Service Held Today for Union Hill Man
Thurman Crenshaw died Sunday after a long illness at 29 years 3 months 9 days. He left a widow and three sons Arthur Edward and Burtis, his mother Mrs. W T Crenshaw a sister Winnie and six brothers Ollie Marian Perry Ertie Nelee and T A Crenshaw. Funeral was held Monday at 4 30 p m from the family home and interment was at Bethel cemetery with Rev J C Thomson officiating. Pallbearers were Dr L O Wilkerson Robert Jones Sam Bullock Bruce Carroll Allen Carson and Charlie Ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Hill
Thurman Crenshaw
W. T. Crenshaw
Brazos County
Arthur
Edward
Burtis Crenshaw
Winnie Crenshaw
Ollie
Marian
Perry
Ertie
Nelee
T. A. Crenshaw
Bethel Cemetery
Jesse C. Thomson
The
Methodist Church
College Station
Bryan
L. O. Wilkerson
Robert Jones
Sam Bullock
Bruce Carroll
Allen Carson
Charlie Ball
Furniture buyers return from Chicago markets with new stock
Mit and Norman Dansby returned Saturday from Chicago where they spent a week visiting furniture markets and purchased a well assorted stock of home furnishings for the McCulloch Dansby Company. They report oak is again favored and that slight design changes will please lovers of artistic coloring and graceful lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mit
Norman Dansby
Chicago
McCulloch- Dansby Company
Sewer Connection Cases in City Recorder Court
Eight residents face charges for failing to make sewer connections in city recorder's court. Trials set for Monday June 22. Named defendants include Sadie Thomas Sam Eaves Joe Cash C G Parsons with two cases A D and Sam Carrabo Pete Palasota and Joe Noto. The item ends with an ad line about paying cash for clean white cotton rags.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Recorder’s Court
Sadie Thomas
Sam Eaves
Joe Cash
C. G. Parsons
A. D
Sam Carrabo
Pete Palasota
Joe Noto
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Ownsville
Brownsville
TORK
Paso
Stork
R. L. Johnson
Johnson
Associated Press
Gertrude Williams
New York
Veterans OF
New Mexico
People’s Column
Flowers For the Living’ Club
Culberson
Oak McKenzie
Swamp Wheelock
Firemen’s School
Municipal League
Avement
San Chas
Warsaw
Poland
Domineck Angonia
Steele's
Mr. Angonia
Stephan Ice and Bottling Co
Eagle
Bryan Y. M. C
R. M. Dansby
Mrs. Willard Chambers
Nancy Sue
Sss
King James
James
R. H. Seale
First State Bank and Trust Company
Benchley
Callahan County
T. K. Lawrence
Tom
F. L. Henderson
Law
Early Risers Club
Wilson Bradley
Bradley
FE. A. Peters
O. L. Andrews
Tha Toans
Louise Dishman
Mary Hunt, Affleck
Noah Dansby
Affleck
L. S. Ross
Shreveport, la
Mercury
Max
Min
City Recorders Court
Byrne College
Sannia
Oklahoma City
School of Commerce
H. E. Byrne
International Garavan
Wariiner and
Lawrence
Local International Dealers Sales and Service
C. Ay
Worth
Tell
E. B. Ellott
Mra. L. B. Adams Street
Twa
Mad- Univer- Pharmby
Gid
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