Local Bryan Social Notes Highlight Town Visitors
Friday column lists residents visiting and traveling to and from Bryan. Names include Misses Zuber Melnnis Brogdon and Mrs Jenkins, Mrs Yeaker, Katherine Sproull, R R Reppert, Mrs Jensen, Harry Kern, J E Earthman, Captain Nachman, and others. Birth and medical updates mention Neill Zuber birth in Little Rock and Virginia Williams recovering from surgery. Several residents plan moves and visits to Dallas Plano Brenham and Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Andrew
Lampasas
Dr. Andrew
J. H. Andrew
L. H. Yeaker
Navasota
Creath-Brazos Baptist Associational
Bryan
College Avenue Baptist Church
Katherine Sproull
Wilkerson Clinic
Hotel Brazos
M. College
W. C. Davis
J. W. Glenn
Annie Laurie Cox
Howell Apartments
R. L. King
the Edge Apartments
Dallas
King
Wilson
Roberts Addition
Cox
Reviews in Social Progress II by A W Kinnard Jr
The article argues that the national dairy industry remains damaged by commercialism. It traces postwar cooperative formation, the rise of large milk distributors, watered stock, and profits skimmed from producers while prices rose for consumers. It cites Waco and the Dairy industry pattern, noting farmer rebellion and the milk war setbacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Progress
A. W. Kinnard Jr
Texas
Farm Bureau
A. & M. College
AAA
Waco
Borden Co
Immortal spots along the old highway visit notable Texas editors
The People's Column details visits to leading Texas journalists including Mrs. Lee J. Rountree of Lone Star State fame in Bryan. It notes her editorial influence, National Editorial Association leadership, and La Grange speaking. Additional stops include Ben Harigel in Schulenburg and H. D. Meiser in Yoakum, highlighting hospitality and local newspaper leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryant
Lone Star State
Lee J. Rountree
Commonwealth
la Grange
Ben Harigel
Texas Press Association
Harigel
Benjamin Harigel
Schulenberg
Yoakum
H. D. Meiser
Miss New Deal Crowned At TCU Banquet
Miss Mary Rowan, a Texas Christian University junior in Fort Worth, was named Miss New Deal of 1954 at the business administration department banquet. She was crowned queen of the event under that title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Rowan
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth
Department of Business Administration
Milk Industry Collapse and AAA Failures Highlighted
The piece argues the dairy industry is ruined in major milk sheds like New York Chicago and Philadelphia due to pricing and mismanagement under the AAA. It names Clyde L King Jerry H Mason and connections to the Milk Trust and Borden interests, alleging public interest objectives were thwarted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
AAA
The
Eagle
Clyde L. King
Milk Trust
New York State
Milk Commission
Great Borden
Jerry H. Mason
Iowa
Secretary of Agriculture
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Wallace
Style Show Stage To Rise On Main Street In Bryan
A seven foot high platform will be placed in the middle of Main street between 24th and 25th for the annual Spring Style Show in Bryan at 8 15 pm on March 16. Runways extend from dressing rooms to the central stage with footlights and overhead lighting. An orchestra sits below to avoid obstructing view. A loud speaker system and model placards announce entries. Entertainment will punctuate the evening with a band concert and home improvement exhibit on 25th street open through the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main
Bryan
Chamber of Commerce
J. E. Stanford
25Th Street
Red Cross Chapter Executive Meeting Note
Braozs county American Red Cross announces March meeting of the chapter executive committee will be held Thursday at 2 p m in the secretary’s Municipal Building office instead of the regular day due to the first Thursday falling on the first and conflicting with many business men’ schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. M. Bethany
Braozs County
American Red Cross
Bryan Visitors From Nearby Communities
A. N. Carroll of Rock Prairie traded in Bryan during the day. Fritz Kehlenbrink of the Kurten community came to Bryan on business. J. W. Hicks was in Bryan today from Steep Hollow. G. M. Rosier of Edge was a Bryan visitor today. Frank Isgitt and Robert Hoke near Madisonville traded in Bryan today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. N. Carroll
Rock Prairie
Bryan
Fritz Kehlenbrink
Kurten
J. W. Hicks
Steep Hollow
G. M. Rosier
Edge
Frank Isgitt
Robert Hoke
Madisonville
Last Week Weather Summary and Temperature Ranges
Last week saw a drop in temperatures due to heavy rainfall with a brief rise at the end. The high was 70 degrees and the low 37, with 4.64 inches total rainfall led by 4.02 inches on Thursday.
Girl of College Makes Hi Grade In Work at CIA
Miss Josephine Dunn daughter of Mr and Mrs R J Dunn of College Station is ranked among the top 15 percent of the Texas State College for Women students. Her first semester grades were all A s and B s and her name appears on the dean s special honor roll. Dean E V White praises her scholastic attainment and she plans to join the Philomathia club after pledge and initiation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Josephine Dunn
R. J. Dunn
College Station
Texas State College For Women
CSA
Dunn
E. V. White
Prominent Educators Attend Southeast Texas School Execs Meeting
Five minute after dinner talks will be given by Dr. T D Brooks at A and M College. Others include John A Long J O Loftin W L Hughes George B Wilcox and E E Oberholtzer. The meeting will discuss an educational conference to be held at A and M College and possibly made annual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Department of
National Education Association
L. A. Woods
Henry Stilwell
Texarkana
Texas State Teachers Association
Brown
E. B. Stover
Orange
Mattye Schulze
Fort Bend County
H. H. Williams
John Reagan High School
Texas
A. and
M. College
H. W. Stilwell
T. D. Brooks
Walton
College Baptists Complete Training School Despite Weather
The Baptist Training Service at College Station Baptist church wrapped up Friday evening after a week of classes. Enrollment reached 70 with about 59 taking examinations. five classes covered adults youths intermediates juniors and primaries led by Rev R L Brown Rev W B Breazeale L M Haupt Mrs W D Lloyd and Miss Mexena Gandy. Each night the group shared a 6 o clock dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Training Service
College Station Baptist Church
R. L. Brown
W. B. Breazeale
College Avenue Baptist Church
Bryan
L. M. Haupt
W. D. Lloyd
Mexena Gandy
Brown
Hawks and Crows Campaign Ends with Firm Proposals
The Brazos county chapter backed a $1 universal county hunting license and 55c universal fishing license and endorsed adding game and fish propagation to A and M College curricula. Prof. D H Reid was named to lead the course plan. The hawk and crow campaign ended February end with 270 hawks and 265 crows killed and Nunn Jones of Harvey winning the hawk contest with 47 kills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mess Hall
Brazos County
Game and Fish Protective Association
A. and M. College
D. H. Reid
A. and
Nunn Jones
Harvey
Levi Newton Found Guilty in Montgomery Ward Burglary
Levi Newton, identified as a Negro, was found guilty as an accessory in the Montgomery Ward company store burglary and sentenced to two years in state prison by a district court jury. Judge W. C. Davis to formally sentence Newton later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Newton
Montgomery Ward Company
W. C. Davis
Newton
Star Para site Remover for fowls and chicks
An advertisement urges poultry owners to use Star Para site Remover in drinking water to kill worms and germs, prevent lice mites and fleas, and boost health and egg production at a small cost. The ad is credited to ROMAN & VICE or Mccartney Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roman & Vice
McCartney Pharmacy
Adv
Bryan Broncs Score 903 Points In Season Push
Coach Bill Carmichael led the Stephen F. Austin Broncos through a 27 game season posting 18 wins and 9 losses. They scored 903 points for an average of 33.5 points per game while surrendering 757. The team reached the regional meet, losing to Jeff Davis high of Houston, and finished as Sugar Land tournament runners up after beating Texas City and Sugar Land before falling to Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Carmichael
Stephen F. Austin Hi Broncos
Bryan
Broncs
Jeff Davis High
Houston
Austin
Bronco Basketeers
Corsicana Tigers
Texas City
Sugar Land
North Zulch
Cook's Point
Caldwell
Hearne
Madisonville
M. Consolidated
Richmond
Florists Attend Designing School In Mineral Wells
Mr and Mrs Coulter Smith of the J Coulter Smith florist company and C Wyatt of the Bryan Nursery and Floral Company attend a designing school session in Mineral Wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mineral Wells
Mrs. Coulter Smith
The
J. Coulter Smith
Florists Gather for Southwest Design School in Mineral Wells
Mineral Wells hosts a three day Florist Telegraph Delivery school at the Baker Hotel. The event features a style show in the Municipal auditorium and a floral wedding setting. About 2000 attendees from Mineral Wells and nearby towns expected to view designers and lecturers from across the country. Notable participants include Charles H. Grakelow Philadelphia Henry Forster Detroit Charles Baker Utica N Y and Eugene Ardelt Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mineral Wells
Florist Telegraph Delivery
Baker Hotel
Florists
Charles H. Grakelow
Philadelphia
Henry Forster
Detroit
Charles Baker
Utica
N. Y
Eugene Ardelt
Denver
Burglar Dines at Tobias Home After Break-In
Mr and Mrs Whit Tobias returned home Sunday around 9 30 pm to a ransacked residence. Signs of intrusion included a cut screen and open back porch door. The burglar helped himself to a Sunday meal from the refrigerator, with no other items reported missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whit Tobias
Bryan Girl Is Voted Most Popular At Southwestern
Miss Mary Martha Black of Bryan senior at Southwestern University Georgetown has been elected the most popular girl by the student body. Five honored include Miss Southwestern and four others. photos to appear in the Southwestern yearbook. Black is active in Alpha Delta Pi and campus activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Martha Black
John W. Black
Bryan
Southwestern University
Georgetown
Southwestern
Sou’western
Frances Nell Halley
Corsicana
Mary
Noel Stinchcomb
Longview
Frances Tinsley
Aileen Tenille
Texas City
Sunday
Austin American-Statesman
Miss Black
Stephen F. Austin
Alpha Delta Pi Sorority
Man Hangs Self Near Shiner In Barn
March 6 report says 60 year old Am ton Mueller was found dead in a barn near Shiner by boys hunting. Authorities noted he likely died several days earlier.
For Sale Thirty-Eight Acres on Highway 21
Forty acres on Highway 21 offered for sale described as good farming land with year round water. Cash price listed as 475 dollars. Contact 43% J. 3 Phillips by phone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips
Also Mentioned on This Page
Margaret Zuber
Malcolm Melnnis
Aline Brogdon
FE. J. Jenkins
Meiser
Texas Editorial Association
Eagle Pass
People’s Column
RED Cross Meet
CIA
College Baptists
Bryan Ave
Tobias
Bryan Girl
Eagle Printing Company
Firestone
Goodyear
Bryan Motor Company
Ford Sales and Service
North Main Street
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