Folks and visits span Bryan area weekend
Mrs G R Branch and Miss Frances Branch travel to Teague for the weekend. Miss Patience Chance heads to Chicago for a visit before Iowa State University summer session. Residents and out of town guests attend weddings and family events in Bryan as travel, hospital updates, and local marriage plans unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. R. Branch
Frances Branch
Teague
Chicago
Nina Bess Astin
Dallas
Armstrong
Europe
Warren Yates
San Marcos
Quanah Lewis
Lubbock
Vick Ketterson
Bryan
P. S. Park
San Antonio
Anita Arneson
Frank Powell
Montgomery
James Pipkin
Houston
Mar
Miss Mozelley
T. B. Ketterson
Lee Kirgan
Fairfield Recorder
Fairfield
F. A. Moore
Ren
Suzanne
Bobby
Ne, Wash
J. I. Barron
Moore
Bell Barron
Fayetteville, Ark
University of Nsas
A. B. Curtis
J.J. Barron, Jr
Tyler
Alvie Adams
Austin
T. A. Adams
Aad. W. Black
W. W. Gunn
Bryah
Sher
Political Control and Merged Departments in Texas Agriculture
The article critiques how political influence placed an old senator in the Commissioners’ office and used a governor led board to appoint key figures in Banking, Insurance, and Agriculture. It notes the merging of departments under Geo B. Terrell failed to aid farmers due to funding limits and describes debates over keeping College education separate from Extension and administrative functions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irol
Agricultural Department
Farmers Institute
Rec
Feed and Forestry Administration
Farmers Union
Department of Agriculture
Farmers Congress
Extension
Clarence Ousley
Agriculture
Fred A. Davis
United States
Wienert
Seguin
Geo. B. Terrell
College of Agricul
Convicts on the Run West of Caldwell in Texas
City Marshal Harry Woods notified Sheriff C F Lewis of Burleson county about the fugitives Lake Trammel and Forest Gibson. They fled from Somerville after a hostage escape, crossed near Caldwell, and were sighted turning back toward Caldwell then moving toward Taylor, with lawmen pursuing but not stopping them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Woods
Somerville
Woods
C. F. Lewis
Burleson
Caldwell
Lewis
Caldwell-Lyons
Lyons
Lake Trammel
Forest Gibson
Taylor
John W. Cassagne
Columbus
Burleson County
Cassagne
Roy Nunn
Henry Koontz
Offa Williams
Hearne
Schulman Family Funeral Services in Bryan
Funeral services for Fred and Billy Schulman and other Schulman children, along with Isadore Lazarus and Ern est, Billy and Marian Schulman, were arranged by McCullough Dansby after their Sunbeam arrival in Bryan. Pallbearers included Sol Gerson, W F Gelber, S aeare Lipp, Sam Kaplan, oe Kaplan, J B Lauderstein and LD C Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
Billy Schulman
Morris Schulman
Anna
Doris
Dean Schulman
Harry Schulman
Isadore Lazarus
H. Lazarus
New Orleans
Ernest
Billy
Marian Schulman
Alex Schulman
Bryan
Sunbeam
McCullough-Dansby
Sol Gerson
W. F. Gelber
S. Aeare Lipp
Sam Kaplan
Oe Kaplan
J. B. Lauderstein
LD. C. Jones
Pioneer Resident Remembered In Funeral Notices
The obituary notes Mrs. Caywood, whose eyesight failed and who lived five years in seclusion, belonged to a large pioneer family. Only Munroe Martin of Batesville remains among her siblings. Pallbearers listed include D. D. Vasbindes and Charles Moehlman. honorary pallbearers include T. A. Cloud and W. M. Holligan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.T. Turner
T. A. Cloud
W. M. Holligan
Geevie A. Adams
Fred L. Cavitt
J. L. Edge
Parker Carroll
Robert Armstrong, Sr
H. C. Howard
Cc. B. Thompson
Forrest Jones
J. R. Brown
Vocational Education Covered At Lions Luncheon
The talk highlighted the Smith-Hughes Act of 1917 and three parts Home Economics and Agricultural Education. The speaker stressed vocational education as part of overall training for workers. He noted crafts demand and wages for carpenters in the Tennessee Valley at 1.25 to 1.50 dollars per hour. John Edge assisted Mrs Roy Danforth at the piano. Attendance was large despite bad weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erhard
Tennessee
John Edge
Roy Danforth
Celebration marks extra printings by Bryan chamber directors
Bryan chamber of commerce announces additional printings. Directors present include R. V. Armstrong E. R. Bryant Marshall Bullock George G. Chance J H Conway Jno M Lawrence Jr I Maniloff San key Park and R. G. Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Chamber of Commerce
R. V. Armstrong
E. R. Bryant
Marshall Bullock
George G. Chance
J. H. Conway
J. Webb Howell Jr
Jno
M. Lawrence Jr
I. Maniloff
Sankey Park
R. G. Williams
Davis Adjourns Court to Attend Democratic Convention
Judge W C Davis adjourned the May term after signing papers then left with his son for Hearne to catch a train to Longview. He joined Texas delegation members bound for the Democratic national convention in Philadelphia. The term featured many non jury trials, a trend growing in Brazos county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Davis
Billy
Hearne
Longview
Davis
Texas
Philadelphia
Brazos County
Wheelock patriarch honored on 39th birthday a long list
Sunday gathering at Brazos and Robertson counties celebrates John Nedbalek turning 39. The event includes family lists of eleven children and three grandchildren with dozens of relatives and friends from Wheelock, Bryan, Ta bor, San Antonio, Austin, and beyond. A 59 candle cake marks the milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Nedbalek
Fannie Wymola
Brazos
Robertson County
Lewis Nedbalek
Emil Nedbalek
Theodore Nedbalek
John Sefcik
Henry Blazek
Ben
Janie Lee Nedbalek
Edd Nedbalek
Bay City
Carrie Nedbalek
San Antonio
Alleena Nedbalek
Austin
Gladys Nedbalek
Wheelock
Nedbalek
Frank Zubik
Frank, Jr
Jerome
Bryan
Charlie Wymola
Charlie, Jr
Tabor
Roy Barnett
R. H. Pack
R. Summerville
Testimony Taken In Moseley Will Case
Testimony was taken Friday morning in the suit of Mrs. Jurlean Lipscomb widow by her friend Mrs. Betty Smith against W. R. Thomas administrator. The case appeals a county probate ruling admitting the late Miss Carrie Moseley will to probate, continued to the next term by Judge W. C. Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Davis
Jurlean Lipscomb
Betty Smith
W. R. Thomas
J. M. Ferguson
Carrie Maseley
This Week In Texas History: Velasco Battle and Annexation Vote
In June 1832 Texans demanded Fort Velasco surrender, leading to the Battle of Velasco on June 26 with Texan victory. In 1845 the Texas Senate rejected a Mexican recognition treaty, and a special Texas congress approved annexation to the United States on June 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Velasco
Texas
Velasco
Texas Senate
Texas Congress
United States
Texas State College For Women
CIA
Edge News Roundup From Edge Community
The column notes Miss Nina Mae Moore's six year tenure ending with her resignation. It invites all to a July first Sunday singing with guests from Camp Creek, North Zulch and Bryan. Several Edge residents were Bryan visitors. Lillian Chytil leaves for Tyler for summer work. Roy Nunn and D Mike visit from Bryan. Edges people report Floyd Peyant Moore improving after illness. Several local families host visitors. the Boggs and Bullock families welcome guests. The piece also mentions moves back to Edge by the Harry George family and a funeral in Iola for a Broadus relative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nina Mae Moore
Hearne
Edge
Bryan
Lillian Chytil
Tyler
Roy Nunn
D. Mike
Nunn
Floyd Peyant Moore
Luther Boyd
C. F. Boggs
Normangee
C. E. Bullock
W. J. McDonald
Willie McDonald
Wilson
J. A. Wilson
Harry George
West Texas
Edgar Broadus
Charles Payne
Frank Wymola
Johnnie
Chas
E. Griffin
Frankie Zubick
John Nedbalek
Local residents visit kin and friends across towns
Millican Rev Horton filed his regular appointment Sunday. Miss Sylvia Meredith, teaching at League City, visits relatives. Albert Sawyer family from Richmond and Jim Sawyer visit the Hughes and Fletcher Arnold households. Rutherford McGregor and Baytown Royders visit. The Sawyer family motor to Kirbyville. Leo Poole and Houston families visit F H Poole. Hazel Boyder visits Lizzie Baker. Jeanie Williams of Houston spends weekend with Alma Williams. Fletcher Pool Jr and family from Jacksboro visit, returning with Sylvia Meredith. D C Cowen on sick list. Frank Furman and family from Houston visit R E Dunlap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horton
Sylvia Meredith
League City
Albert Sawyer
Richmond
I. A. Hughes
Jim Sawyer
Fletcher Arnold
Belle
Hempstead
Lizzie Baker
Ruth Royder
Baytown
D. C. Cowen
Frank Furman
Houston
R. E. Dunlap
Picnic Planned in Grant McDonald's Pasture
Kings Highway residents announce a large Sunday June 28 picnic in Grant McDonald's pasture near Kings Highway school. Expect barbecue and ice cold drinks as families visit and enjoy the community gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Pecena
Frank Wentreck
Elsie Pecena
Georgie Lys
Willie Milberger
Joe Novosad
Ford McDonald
Charlie Curik
Grant McDonald
Kings Highway School
Campaign Day Promises Music Dance and Air Show
The notice invites all candidates to speak at morning air show and a large evening dance at Tin Top Hall with good music and a solid floor. Shade, ice water, and a friendly gathering are promised for attendees.
Boy Scout Leaders Aid Girl Scout Meet at Camp Arrowmoon
A Brazos District fund drive led by Jno M Lawrence Jr seeks 1250 to support a joint Girl Scout meeting led by Mrs H O Taylor. Camps Arrowmoon Robertson county hosts the event starting July 9 after the Boy Scout encampment. Travis B Bryan donated 40 the largest gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jno
M. Lawrence, Jr
Brazos
Boy Scouts of America
H O. Taylor
Camp Arrowmoon
Robertson County
Lawrence
Travis B. Bryan
Cafe Operator Held In Death in Hempstead
C N Proctor a 39 year old marble table operator was shot to death Monday night in front of the Bluebonnet cafe Hempstead Willis McRae operator of the cafe was arrested and charged with the slaying He was remanded to jail without bond for an examining trial Several people were nearby when the shots rang out Proctors wife watched a movie nearby and was summoned to the scene
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hempstead
C. N. Proctor
Willis McRae
Proctor
Denison Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Assault to Murder
Sherman June 23. Eugene Moore of Denison was sentenced to 15 years in the state penitentiary for assault to murder on Vesta Lyons, Denison cafe owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Eugene Moore
Denison
State Penitentiary
Vesta Lyons
Guard Killed in Battle at Steel Plant
Portsmouth Ohio June 23 One company guard was killed and two persons injured in violent clashes between pickets and company guards at the Wheeling Steel plant. Sheriff Arthur Oakes read the riot act and cleared streets as more than 200 shots were fired during a food transport incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
Ohio
Wheeling Steel Corporation
Arthur Oakes
Smith Asked to Speak for GOP Nominees
New York June 23 Chairman John Hamilton of the Republican National Committee invited Alfred Smith to speak in the campaign on behalf of Gov Landen. Hamilton said Smith is one of the finest Americans and the people are entitled to hear his views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Hamilton
Republican National Committee
Alfred Smith
Gov
Landen
Hamilton
Gov. Smith
Also Mentioned on This Page
Peoples Column
Lions
Wheelock Man
Moseley
Edward S. Brown
Fred Chatten
Fleishhacker Zoo
San Francisco
Charlie
Brown
Associated Press
Franklin D. Roosevelt
White House
Calvin Lundon
Lubec
Legionaires
George McCurdy
Edward Bean
Mase
Apar
Dorothy Strauss
Rockport
Ark
Roosevelt
Westerm
Kings Highway
Tial
Riker
First National Bank
Hrvan, Texas
Travis B. Bryan President
Ivan Langford
Boy Scout
Girl Scout
Death Hempstead
Clarence Williams
Daisy Bison
Smith
GOP
Hassell Motot CO
Main
Montgomery Wards
Brazos Valley
Cotton Coop
Sue Haswell
Bryan, Texas
E. F. Creekmore
É . Cotton Co-op
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