Texas Day Poem From Judd Mortimer Lewis to Ryan Woman's Club
Judd Mortimer Lewis, poet laureate of Texas and editor of the Houston Daily Post, sends a verse reading for the Bryan Woman's Club Texas Day program. The poem urges vision, steadfast women, and forward progress, imploring support to lift men toward the future with steadfast love and song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Woman's Club Committee
Judd Mortimer Lewis
Texas
Houston Daily Post
Woman’s Club of
Ryan
Return of Mrs Rubye Young to Bryan Home
Mrs Rubye Young has returned to the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Jnc A Boriskie after a weekend visit in Houston with relatives W L McCulloch and John Collins went to Houston Monday for the South Texas Exposition and Stock Show Rev J B Gleissner pastor of St Josephs Catholic church returned today from Hearne where he held Lenten services last night at St Marys Catholic church and memorial services this morning for Mrs Ellen Crenan who died last Saturday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rubye Young
Jnc. A. Boriskie
Houston
W. L. McCulloch
John Collins
J. B. Gleissner
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Hearne
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Ellen Crenan
Legion of Bryan Plans Fourth of July Celebration
The Karl Graham Post 159 American Legion will stage the annual Fourth of July celebration this year. Commander Albert Goodman will name a committee to oversee arrangements, with Ed S. Martin and Harry Estill leading two membership drives. The post also arranged a membership drive closing April 3 and a Legion Fair Association event, with a list of members present at the Friday night meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Graham Post
American Legion
Legion
Albert Goodman
Post
Ed S. Martin
Harry Estill
Legion Fair Association
O. A. Ashworth
H. S. Estill
M. M. Erskine
L. J. Falgeau
Roy L. Foster
FE. J. Hopkins
Anton Krenek
Frank J. Luza
Vincent Milberger
N. L. McCullough
John Patronella
Wa. B. Richards
M. T. Reese
A. Norman Stuart
F. M. Sramek
H. T. Schovajsa
Joe Sosolik
Steve Slama
L. J. Tauber
Reagan Winn
Will Tauber
Joe Wymola
Joe Hanus
Walter Mary
J. M. Clary
R. H. Smith
Stabler School Records 100 Percent Immunized
Mrs Edna Abbott Shelton county health nurse and Dr R M Searcy immunized 12 children for diphtheria and gave one the Schick test at Stabler school near Rye community. The Friday effort puts the school at 100 percent in immunization according to Mrs Shelton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Abbott Shelton
R. M. Searcy
Stabler School
Rye Community
Shelton
Not Licensed Pilot Dies In College Park Plane Crash
William Freeman Lawrence, 15, of St. Louis and a Texas A&M mechanical engineering sophomore and college band member, died from injuries after a plane he piloted crashed near the golf course in College Park. Witnesses estimated the fall from 150 to 250 feet. the wreckage trapped him, and he died at 9 45 p.m. His father arrived from Dallas and took the body to St. Louis for interment. the plane reportedly belonged to Sergeant J W King. Lawrence had no pilot license but had been flying for about three and a half years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
William Freeman Lawrence
St. Louis
B. F. Lawrence
Dallas
College Park
Lawrence
Texas A. & M. College
Robert Montgomery
Derton
J. W.king
Military Department
E. E. Vezey
College Hospital
Bryan Undertaking
Tyler
Bellville
East Texas Chamber of Commerce Anniversary Event Attended
Five Bryan residents including Mrs. Lee J. Rountree editor of The Eagle, County Agent C. L. Benson, City Manager R. G. Williams, and Judge A. S. McSwain left Thursday for Huntsville to attend the East Texas Chamber of Commerce Seventh Anniversary Celebration. Williams and McSwain will also join county chairmen of R F work in the region tied to the chamber meeting. J. B. Stanford of the Bryan and Brazos County Chamber was expected to attend from Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee J. Rountree
the Eagle
C. L. Benson
R. G. Williams
A.S. McSwain
East Texas Chamber of Commerce
Huntsville
Williams
Judge McSwain
R. F
Chamber of Commerce
J. B. Stanford
Bryan and Brazos County
Intend to Marry in Brazos County Notice
Brazos County couples Lillie May Lewis and Simmie Van Urns filed intent to wed with County Clerk Clyde Goen. The notice lists both parties as residents of Brazos County and marks the official step toward marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie May Lewis
Simmie van Urns
Brazos County
Clyde Goen
Degrees Conferred Sunday by Bryan Council No 1834
Knights of Columbus degree conferrals were held Sunday for 30 candidates at Bryan Council No 1834 with T G Kenney Grand Knight of Houston and other officials presiding. Visitors from Waco Houston Cameron Taylor East Bernard La Grange Galveston San Antonio attended. A banquet followed at the New York Cafe and Paul J Kilday of San Antonio assisted as principal speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan K. C. Lodge
Order
Bryan Council
Knights of Columbus
T. G. Kenney
The
Houston Council
T. B. Eartham
L. Malinak
Sth
Paul J. Kilday
Waco
Houston
Cameron
Taylor
East Bernard
la Grange
Galveston
San Antonio
New York
Kilday
Cincinnati Battery Company Hikes Wages to Boost Sales
Cincinnati March 7 Officials of the Globe Union Manufacturing Company announced a 10 percent wage increase for 55 employees. The firm makes storage batteries and said the raise aims to stimulate buying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Globe Union Manufacturing Company
Edge Community Meeting Aids School Fund
A varied program at the Edge school auditorium featured R A McDaniel of the Bryan Lions club leading a night of music readings and cartoons. The event included a cake auction by L Benson and a quilt sale by teachers and students, proceeds to the school fund. Bryan visitors and local residents attended.
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Edge
R. A. McDaniel
Bryan Lions Club
Cedar Creek Colored
Rh. R. Reppert
Texas A. & M. College Extension Service
Educational Channel
County Avenue
L. Benson
Bryan
McDaniel
Martha Rae McDaniel
W. T. Mickle
Local Red Cross Sends Fourth Flour Order for Brazos County
Brazos County Red Cross Chapter under C M Bethany announces a fourth 90 day flour order from government wheat. Since March 1932 the chapter has distributed 320 barrels or 2560 sacks to needy families, with the latest delivery totaling 260 barrels or 2040 sacks. As of today, about 200 sacks remain in store, sufficient until the new supply arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Bethany
Brazos County
Red Cross
Men of Rockdale Seek Data About Public Utilities
A Rockdale delegation of city officials and local businessmen visited Bryan on Friday to inspect the city power plant and gather data on its operation. The group, led by City Manager R. G. Williams, discussed the possible installation of a municipally owned and operated plant with Ben Lowenstein Andrew Noack B Ashby T H Perry and M N Stricker.
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Rockdale
Bryan
R. G. Williams
Ben Lowenstein
Andrew Noack
B. Ashby
T. H. Perry
M. N. Stricker
Plan to Survey Brazos Negro Rural Schools
Brazos is one of four Texas counties to have a survey of rural negro schools. Mrs. W E Neeley, county superintendent, relayed word from D B Taylor, state supervisor, that a questionnaire will be sent to rural negro school teachers by Dr. Ambrose Caliver, senior education specialist for the Negro, with instructions to complete and return promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos
Texas
W. E. Neeley
D. B. Taylor
Hard Wind Storm Sweeps Multiple Texas Communities
Reports from Mumford Iola Cross Hearne and Bryan describe a Sunday wind storm causing property loss. Two buildings toppled at the old White plantation in Mumford, many trees uprooted, Magnolia station damaged in Iola, and several homes damaged in Cross. No losses reported in Bryan.
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Mumford
Iola
Twvo
Hearne
Magnolia
Lola
Cross
Bryan
C. B. Thompson
I. S. Cowart
Gus Robertson
Thompson
Plan Two Drives In Congregation A-M Methodist
The A and M Methodist church official board outlined two drives at a Monday meeting. One aims to enlist all local Methodists through social activities to support church work, and the other targets completing finances with teams to visit members in arrears. By March 1, 95 percent of members were current.
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College Station
A. and M. Methodist Church
Alleged hijackers in speedy car get away
Constable Horace Reed and Sheriff J H Reed chased four suspects described by Navasota authorities as hijackers. A high powered car drove north on Highway 6, outrunning the speedster as Reed reached about 75 miles per hour. A negro stepped onto the highway at the city’s north end, causing Reed to halt and allowing the car to escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Reed
J. H. Reed
Navasota
Reed
Rules for Living Given at A M Consolidated Pupil Program
At a chapel program at A M Consolidated high school Friday W L Peaberthy of the athletic department of the College was the speaker. He likened life to building a highway and said mature life depends on the foundation laid when young. He stressed physical habits and doing what is good even if not liked, especially in eating.
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A. and
M. Consolidated High School
W. L. Peaberthy
Penberthy
Old Carson Home Razed by Flames Saturday Night
Fire of undetermined origin destroyed the old C. A. Carson home on Union Hill Saturday night shortly after midnight. Mrs. G. L. Allen and three young children were inside. she escaped with almost all possessions lost, with no loss estimate or insurance details released.
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C. A. Carson
Union Hill
G. L. Allen
Courage and Optimism Mark East Texas C of C Anniversary
East Texas Chamber of Commerce marks its seventh anniversary in Huntsville with sessions at the district court room. Activities include addresses by Huntsville Mayor W. R. Miller and Dr. H W Cummings, prize drawings, prison visitors, and discussions on pastures dairy feeding and trench silos. A banquet featured Tom Ball and Robert Smithers, with a day’s check from Grimes County.
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East Texas Chamber of Commerce
District Court Room
Huntsville
Roger Davis
Sam Houston State Teachers College Band
N. J. Whitehurst
W. R. Miller
H. W .Cummings
Hearne
J. F.borough
A. M
J. W. Meyer
Missouri Pacific
Lee Simmons
W. W. Ward
R. H. Bush
A. and M. College Extension Service
KF. R. Eudaly
A. and M. College
D. R. Carpenter
Walker County
Tom Ball
Robert Smithers
R M. Kelly
Chamber
R. M.kelly
Gus F. Taylor
Grimes County
Making of Cheese I Demonstrated For Rural Group
A rural group enjoyed the American Cheese Demonstration hosted by Mrs. P. K. Trant at the home of Mrs. D. J. and Miss Ozelle McDonald. Twenty one women attended, including three new members, six visitors, and twelve regular members.
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P. K. Trant
D. J
Ozelle McDonald
Ance Duncan
W. E. Williams
Ruby Sheffield
Ruby Hayes
L. Stewart
E. J. Beard
Steele McDonald
Truby Clary
O. H. Moffatt
H. E. Sheffield
M. FE. Rice
J. E. Wilson
G. Anders
Kate Anders
Evelyn Nash
E. J. Hopkins
N. V. Timmons
E. Sheffield
D. J. McDonald
Plan to Observe Health Week for Negroes Apr 2 9
Brazos county Negro Health Week plan outlined with a Tuesday 3 30 meeting in the county superintendent s office led by Mrs W E Neeley as committee chair. The program runs April 2 to 9 with Texas Tuberculosis Association and US Public Health Service coordinating. White and Black members named include local officials, doctors, and community leaders.
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Brazos County
Texas
W. E. Neeley
Texas Tuberculosis Association
United States Public Health Service
Bryan firm incorporated in Texas charter Lilly Fountain Bryan
A Bryan firm titled Lilly Fountain is granted a Texas charter to deal in merchandise. Incorporators listed are J. C. Webb Victor Harris and Mrs. Clara Harris with capital stock of $1,000. The action reflects a new corporate entry in state records based on a Wednesday filing.
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Bryan
Texas
Lilly Fountain of
J. C. Webb
Victor Harris
Clara Harris
Club Boys and Girls Visit Stock Show in Houston
Bra zos county club youths joined by County Agent C. L. Beason attended the South Texas Expository and Fat Stock Show in Houston. Accompanying Beason were Inez Higgs, Lottie Mac Cahill of Smetana, F. J. Komer, Joe Martin Henderson of Kurten, and Morris Williamson Route 4. Each has strong club records. Williamson earned a 1930 gold medal and Henderson a 1931 gold medal for outstanding club work, and Higgs, Williamson, and Henderson have profited over $1,000 in club efforts since starting.
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Brazos County
South Texas
Houston
C. L. Beason
Mr. Beason
Inez Higgs
Lottie Mac Cahill
Smetana
F. J. Komer
Joe Martin Henderson
Kurten
Morris Williamson
Route 4
Higgs
Girl from Bryan Among Candidates For TCU Diploma
Miss Evelyn Cahill of Bryan appears on the tentative list for the June graduating class at Texas Christian University. She majors in commerce with a minor in economics. The unofficial list includes 135 students. The baccalaureate sermon is set for Sunday morning June 4 with commencement on Monday evening June 5 on campus.
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Fort Worth
Evelyn Cahill
Bryan
Texas Christian University
S. W. Hutton
Tabor Children Receive Anti-Diphtheria Toxoid Immunization
Doctor R M Searcy county physician led immunizations for 88 children in the Tabor community on Wednesday. Seven previously vaccinated children were given the Shick test to assess response. County health nurse Edna Abbott Shelton assisted amid local diphtheria cases reported in the area.
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Tabor
R. M. Searcy
Edna Abbott Shelton
Campus Study Club Aids County Libraries With Book Donations
Club women of Bryan and College contribute 47 books and 96 from B A R to county superintendent Mrs. W. F E Neeley for rural school library equipment distribution.
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Bryan and
College
W. FE. Neeley
Rural School Trustee Election Preparations Begin
Supplies for the rural school trustees election will be ready for distribution by County Judge A. S. McSwain. The vote date is the first Saturday in April, and officials urge voters to be prepared.
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A. 5. McSwain
Bryan High Team Captures District Cattle Judging Title
Bryan High Vocational Agricultural team of Melvin Dansby Jack Gregg and Harvey D Watson, all first year students, won first in beef cattle at the district judging contest in Houston. They also tied for second in sheep judging and earned $3. Beef classes included beef cattle sheep dairy cattle and hogs with 28 teams participating.
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Houston
Bryan Vocational Agricultural
Melvin Dansby
Jack Gregg
Harvey D. Watson
Joe D. Hughes
Bryan
Eighty Farmers Apply Here for Crop Loans
Reports today show that 80 applications already have been made for crop loans at the chamber of commerce offices, though only one week has elapsed since these were started this year. Anyone wishing to apply or receive information may do so at the chamber of commerce during the week. no charge is made for the application.
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Chamber of Commerce
Two Negroes Face Assault Trial in Sheriff’s Son Case
Jesse and Sylvester Steen, two Black men, were tried in district court on assault with intent to murder charges linked to an attack on L. S. Reed, son of Sheriff J. W. Reed of Van Buren Ark. Reed was struck with a Winchester rifle during a disturbance at a Negro woman’s home, later healing at his parents’. Jury seated and testimony began with defense by Lamar Bethea and state representation by Oak McKenzie and aides.
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Jesse and
Sylvester Steen
L. S. Reed
van Buren
Ark
J. W. Reed
Horace Reed
Steens
Steen Brothers
L. S
Steen
Lamar Bethea
Oak McKenzie
S. C. Hoyle, Jr
W. S. Barron
A. S. Ware
Brazos County Citizen Honored by Governor
O. L. Wilcox of the Tabor community was named a member of the advisory board on crop production loans for Governor Miriam A. Ferguson. The duties of board members are not yet learned locally.
Year's Work Planned By C of C Committee
Prof Dan Russell chairman of the educational committee of the Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce convened the committee Monday afternoon at the Chamber rooms to outline the year s work Enthusiasm ran high with H H Williamson Rev J B Gleissner Dan Russell J E Angell Nat B Allen Curtis Vinson J Webb Howell Dr W H Andrew Dr T D Brooks J E Stanford and Mrs Lee J Rountree participating.
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Brazos County
W. E. Neeley
Lee J. Rountree
John E. Astin
W. S. Howell
D. B. Cofer
R. G. Williams
Dan Russell
Bryan and Brazos County
Annie Parish Found Guilty of Murder in District Court
Annie Parish, described as a negress, was convicted of murdering James Monroe, a negro. The district court sentenced her to five years in state prison, suspended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Parish
James Monroe
Former Official Of Texas Speaks To Brazos Women
Mrs. Jane Y. McCallum of Austin will speak at the Brazos County Federation of Clubs luncheon at the Bryan Woman's Club building Thursday afternoon on Public Welfare and Government. Reservations are through regular club committees and open to Bryan and College women. luncheon starts at 12 30 with her address at 2 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Y. McCallum
Austin
F. B. Clark
College
Tyler Haswell
Bryan
McCallum
R. R. Reppert
Extension Service Club
Relief efforts here unify on banking stability and relief talks
Bryan and Merce directors voiced faith in local state and national finances and the Roosevelt administration. They discussed relief agency work, farm placements, and a chamber sponsored meeting for relief and loan groups. About 100 applications for crop loans were cited and local civic events and scholarships noted.
Cheese Making Studied by Brazos Women
An American cheese demonstration was given to Brazos County women by Mrs. C. L. Novesad at Mrs. Frank Wentreck’s home on Monday afternoon. Mrs. Novesad noted that slight variation in cheese making does not affect taste. The secretary urged members to bring full reports to the March meeting. Attendees included Mesdames Chas, Novostad, Fritz Kindt, Adolph Novosad, Frank Wentreek, Ed Churik, G. A. Holden, Albert Scasta, and Misses Lena Novesad, Helen Milberger, Millie Novesad, and Emma Kindt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s Highway
C. L. Novesad
Frank Wentreck
Ed Churik
G. A. Holden
Albert Scasta
Lena Novesad
Helen Milberger
Millie Novesad
Emma Kindt
Rainfall on Sunday total reaches 1.26 inches
The record shows 1.26 inches of precipitation fell Sunday. Local weather observers recorded the rainfall amount from early morning to evening, confirming a light to moderate shower across the area.
Also Mentioned on This Page
People's Column
Legion of Bryan
TOAM
Cincinnati Concern
Aid School Fund
A-M Methodist
A.M. Consolidated Pupils
Carson
East Texas
Beason
TCU
Bryan High
CC Board
Roosevelt
D. B. Burger
J. F. Casey
J. Webb Howell
Howell
Hearne Chamber of Commerce
Crockett
Stephen F. Austin
Austin Thu
John S. Caldwell
Patience Chance
Miss Bryan
Kurten Telephone Company
E. C. Wiese
L. C. Klintworth
Otto Flagens
W. H. Buchanan
George A. Adams
Wilson Bradley
Travis B. Bryan
J. FP. Casey
W. J. Coulter
Charles Edge
J. Webb
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