Millican Girl Named to Cotton Pall in 1935 Show
Edna Cowan of Millican is chosen by the Brazos County A and M Mothers Club and the Brazos County A and M Former Students Association as joint representative for the 1935 Texas A and M College Cotton Style Show and Pageant on April 5. Seventy-five young women from educational institutions and various clubs will form the royal court with scenes on cotton history and performances by out-of-town artists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Cowan
Millican
Brazos County
A. and
M. Mothers Club
Bryan Girl cast in Earnest at Chickasha school
Miss Maurine Neeley daughter of Mrs W E Neeley of Bryan will play Cecily in Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest. The production is by the speech department of Oklahoma College for Women at Chickasha directed by Dean Farnes Dinsmore Davis and associate professors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chickasha
Maurine Neeley
W. E. Neeley
Bryan
Cecily
Oscar Wilde
Oklahoma College
Farnees Dinsmore Davis
Health Committee Backs Negro Health Week in Brazos County
The chamber of commerce health committee chaired by S M Brown endorses Negro Health Week and its Brazos county activities. The twenty first annual observance, sponsored by the Texas Tuberculosis Association with the U S Public Health Service, will be held the first week in April 1935. Its objective is The Family and Home As a Unit of Community Health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce Health Committee
S. M. Brown
Brazos County
Brown
Texas Tuberculosis Association
United States Public Health Service
State Press Day At Ft Worth Show Attended Well
The eighth annual Press Day at the Fort Worth Fat Stock Show drew seasoned reporters and guests to the Crystal Ballroom atop the Texas. Notable figures like Amon G. Carter and Joe Taylor entertained once more as veteran humor offset the absence of Federal Housing Administrator Jas A Moffet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Stock Show
Ashile Press
Crystal Ball Room
Texas
Jas. A. Moffet
Amon G. Carter
Joe Taylor
Dallas News
Austin Dillan
Houston
Sam Holloway
Deport
M. R. Bentley
Panhandle
Lions Plan Attendance for Cameron Meeting and Kite Contest
Over 25 Lions and their ladies will attend next Monday in Cameron. The boys and girls committee sponsor a kite tournament for the Boy Scouts on Friday March 29 with prizes for many kite types. Shests today include M. L. Rees F. A. Ludwig Dr. D. C. York and J. D. Benson alongside other program officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
M. L. Rees
F. A. Ludwig
D.C. York
J. D. Benson
Ham, Crenshaw
Lamar Wil
Bryan social notes highlight dances and visits around town
Carl Rahnert and Clarence Cloud visited Rockdale to advertise a Thursday country club dance. Funeral attendance for Frank Wilson Jr. in Normangee included Dana Carnes and W. J. Coulter. Numerous locals traveled to or from Bryan for family visits, business, and church events, with health updates on M. E. Wallace and Bill Zak. A Chinese-style health and recreation program is planned for local schools and communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Rahnert
Clarence Cloud
Rockdale
W. D. Stallings
Houston
Bryan
Arch Stallings
Dana Carnes
W. J. Coulter
Frank Wilson Jr
Normangee
J. L. Franklin
Lufkin
W. L. Steele
Navasota
W. B. Harris
Haswell Drive
Newt Jackson
Jack
Alvin
August Metzer
Brazos County
Albert Payne
W. A. Lehman
George Rosier
Arthur Corgie
Edge
Cleve Royder
D. H. Royder
J. H. Atkins
W. B. Barron
Rock Prairie
C. L. Novosad
A. R. Seasta
King’s Highway
George D. Barber
Baker Hotel
Dallas
Temple
Barber
Mineral Wells Index
Mineral Wells Chamber of Commerce
R. T. Blair
Timpson
J. G. Powers
Blair
M. E. Wallace
Robert Henderson
Robert Jr
Henderson
Cadet Henderson
A. and
M. College
J. T. Lucas
Baptist Church
Richards
First Baptist Church
Ted Koch
J. G. Minkert
Austin
J. T. Cross
Wilkerson Clinic
Bill Zak
The
Brazos Motor Company
George Brandon
George M. Brandon
W. T. McDonald
J. L. McDonald
Anderson
Grimes County
J. D. Mayfield
N. N. Snapp
Fidelity Union Life Insurance Company
John K. Parker
Frank W. Womack
Waco
J.T. Saunders
Recreation Work In Rural Negro Centers Sought
A training institute will be held at Kemp High School from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to prepare leaders for wholesome recreation in rural Negro communities. Attendees include 400 club boys and girls and club men, with cooperation among county agents Jeanes supervisors and health purge officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Negro County Home Demonstration
Jeanes
Negro County Health
Kemp
Brazos River erosion plan outlines $50 million program
The Brazos watershed plan details a 10 year soil erosion program costing 10 million for the Elm Creek area and 100 million for a state wide master project. It proposes 6 control projects and about 25 ECW camps with vegetation planting and terracing to cut soil loss and silting and protect dams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elm Creek
T. O. Walton
A. and M. College
A. B. Conner
Texas Agricultural Experiment Stations
O. B. Martin
Department of the Extension Service
H. V. Geib
SES
Temple
L. P. Merrill
Lindale
H. H. Finneil
Dalhart
A. and
M. College
Brazos
Texas
Washington
Public Works Administration
Texas Solons Visit Bryan Trade Territory Meeting
Texas Solons and dealers visit Bryan communities with full merchant cooperation pledged. Mrs. Lee J. Rountree reports nine new members for Finance and Membership: Gordon Sewell Leo Daniels D W Fagan Neal Dow James Darwin Charles Operstein Luke Patranella John H Astin Ervin B Conway. George A Adams says entertainment program ready for next board meeting. Load and gross truck weight recommendations from the US Chamber of Commerce forwarded by C B Helz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Lee J. Rountree
Finance
Gordon, Sewell and Co
Leo Daniels
D. W. Fagan
Neal Dow
James Darwin
Charles Operstein
Luke Patranella
John H. Astin
Ervin B. Conway
George A. Adams
Texas Highways Committee Faces Load Limit Debate
The Highways and Motor Traffic committee will hear a proposal to raise truck load limits from 7000 to 10000 pounds, with equipment rules permitting up to 16000 pounds and gross weights to 56000. Crockett Chamber backs state tubercular hospital aid for negroes. Austin delegation planned. Congressman Luther Johnson discussed inland air field near Bryan with War Department officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highway Committee
D. L. Wilson
Austin
Texas
Highways and
Chamber of Commerce
Crockett Chamber of Commerce
Department
George A. Adams
Wilson Bradley
E. R. Bryan
E. R. Canady
J. H. Conway
W. J. Coulter
Norman Dansby
I. Maniloff
W. R. McCullough
G. S. Parker Jr
E. B. Reynolds
Lee J. Rountree
Daniel Russell
Col
C. C. Todd
E. E. Yeager
European leaders urged limited war risk and unity in Europe
The speaker labeled as ourfurer argued that old Europe cannot afford another war and must pursue close cooperation to defend European cultural achievements. He praised German conscription as a new youth training ground and claimed the army's discipline is needed after 1918 to curb unrest among youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ourfuehrer
Europe
Germany
Bryan Methodists Attend Institute on Thursday Evening
Twenty two delegates from the First Methodist Church of Bryan attended the Christian Education Institute held at the First Methodist Church of Navasota on Thursday evening. This is the second such institute and will be held monthly for an indefinite period. Attending from Bryan were Miss Philippa Stoneham Jewel Stewart Beulah and Margaret King Betty Syptak Nell Spell Mrs J B Priddy W E Paulson H T Downard Brooks Stevenson M L Rees C O Shelander and Ross Manning Mr and Mrs Hohen Foster Mr and Mrs Theo Mahler Dr and Mrs L B Elrod Mr and Mrs E R Bryant and Raymond Gregg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
C. O. Shelander
Ross Manning
Hohen Foster
Theo. Mahler
L. B. Elrod
E. R. Bryant
Raymond Gregg
Plan for Old San Antonio Trail Improvement
The Texas Highway Commission ordered oiling of the Old San Antonio Trail from Highway 21 to Highway 32 in Madison County. A set aside of $9,654 will fund the surface preservation work as specified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
San Antonio Trail
Madison County
Texas Highway Commission
Missionary Society Leaders Attend State W M A Board Meeting
Mrs W M Andrew Mrs M W Bergeson Mrs J Coulter Smith and Mrs W E Wimberly of the First Baptist Church Woman s Missionary Society will attend the State W M A Board meeting in Fort Worth Wednesday and Thursday this week. The Bryan party will motor to Fort Worth Wednesday morning and return Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Andrew
M. W. Bergeson
J. Coulter Smith
W. E. Wimberly
First Baptist Church Woman’s Missionay Society
W. M. A. Board
Fort Worth
Bryan
City National Bank Granted Writ of Error by Texas Supreme Court
The Texas Supreme Court granted a writ of error in the case City National Bank versus Mrs. Nannie P. Gustavus. Judgment for Gustavus was entered in Brazos County District Court and affirmed by the Court of Civil Appeals, 10th District, at Waco. Attorneys Henderson and Hoyle represent the bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Supreme Court
City National Bank
Nannie P. Gustavus
Gustavus
Brazos County
Court of Civil Appeals
10Th District
Waco
Henderson and
Hoyle
Large Attendance At Associational Meet Held Here
A Tri-Associational all day Baptist meeting gathered about 300 at College Avenue Baptist church with Creath Brazos Burleson Lee and Robertson counties. Speakers from Austin Dallas and Franklin led sessions on Our Work and Christian service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creath-Brazos
Burleson-Lee
Robertson County Association
College Avenue Baptist Church
W. B. Breazeale
Hostess Church
Frank Chevans
Baptist Church of
Franklin
W. A. Handcock
Austin
J. Howard Williams
Dallas
Baptist Work
Texas
Jesse W. Maxwell
8. G. Posey
W. C. Todd
L. S. Pierce
Gertrude Lang
Fern Eiitel
L. E. Yeager
Katie Gray
Jessie Owens
Martin Allen
Nixon Ricks
Madisonville
G. O. Buckhauks
R. A. Marshall
A. H. Menefee
C. M. Mayfield
Ray Mayfield
Mattie Branch
Arabel Post
College Station
First Baptist Church
For Sale by Roman and Vick Druggists Chicken Tonic
Promote Star Sulphurous Compound to add in drinking water for poultry. Claims it kills germs worms lice mites and blue-bugs, guards vitality, and guarantees healthy egg producing hens and strong chicks at a small cost with money refund. Advertising copy from Roman & Vick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roman & Vick
Funeral Service For Wellborn Boy Held Sunday
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at Wellborn Baptist church for Searcy Wade nine year old son of Mrs. W H Wade of the Wellborn community Rev C B Thompson conducted the services at the church and grave in Wellborn cemetery where interment was made The child was brought to Bryan for medical treatment and died Saturday afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs Willie Dowling Survivors include the mother one brother James Wade and one half brother Ray McCulloch
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellborn Baptist Church
Searcy Wade
W. H. Wade
Wellborn
C. B. Thompson
Bryan
Willie Dowling
James Wade
Ray McCulloch
Bullard High Student Succeeds Broken Back Incident
Tyler March 19. A Bullard high school student suffered a broken back in a car rollover east of Bullard. Simmie Atkins had internal injuries and little hope for recovery. Harold Walker broke a shoulder. Three girls were in the car returning from tennis practice at Oak Grove. others were treated at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyler
Bullard High School
Bullard
Simmie Atkins
Harold Walker
Atkins
Walker
Jacksonville
Oak Grove
UT Professors Invited to Duke Summer Faculty
Dr. C. T. Gray professor of educational psychology and Dr. O. B. Douglas adjunct professor at the University of Texas have been invited to serve on Duke University’s summer faculty for 1935.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke Austin
C. T. Gray
O. B. Douglas
University of Texas
Duke University
Social Club Dance Receives Local Music Support
500 Expectednuts Holder Buck Jones Wink Carroll Jew Baby Car roll O C Gustavus and A A Newcomb will furnish the music. Club members sponsoring the party include Mrs Minnie Fisher Cunningham Mrs Jesse Shelton Mrs Marguerite Sam mons and Mrs Raymond Rogers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nuts” Holder
Buck” Jones
Wink” Carroll
Baby” Carroll
O. C. Gustavus
A. A. Newcomb
Minnie Fisher Cunningham
Jesse Shelton
Marguerite Sammons
Raymond Rogers
Educational institutions in Brazos county supported by the Chamber
The Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce Educational Committee led by Daniel Russell plans to boost public schooling in Bryan and rural Brazos, back Allen Academy and Texas A and M College, seek more rural schools through PWA funds, and expand library, extension courses, and outreach. The effort aims to raise registration, improve dorm conditions, promote cooperation with county agents, and sustain district education through initiatives and literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan and College
Brazos County
Allen Academy
Texas A. and M. College
Bryan and Brazos County
Allen Band
East Texas Chamber of Commerce
Allen
Texas A
M. College
Chamber of Commerce
Local Names Listed In Community Roll Call
A long list of residents appears including John T. Hanway Mrs. Dora Barnes Mrs. M. R. Bentley Mrs. W. L. Powers and others such as Miss Mary Anna Grimes Mildred Horton Ruby Mashburn Maurine Hearne Minnie Mae Grubbs Kate Adele Hill Onah Jacks Lida Cooper Helen Swift Myrtle Murray Jennie Camp Stella Stuart Wesa Weddington and Ruth Rucker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Hanway
Dora Barnes
M. R. Bentley
W. L. Powers
W. E. Neeley
Lee J. Rountree
F. L. Thomas
Mary Anna Grimes
Mildred Horton
Ruby Mashburn
Maurine Hearne
Minnie Mae Grubbs
Kate Adele Hill
Onah Jacks
Lida Cooper
Helen Swift
Myrtle Murray
Jennie Camp
Stella Stuart
Wesa Weddington
Ruth Rucker
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Chickasha School
Ft. Worth
Lions
Brazos Planter
Texas Solons
Bryan Methodists
Louis Opersteng
Kurten
Bullard High
C. OF Co
Vie
VICKS
Fidelity Union
First Mortgage Loans
Sescentos Giekadenlaaih
Garam
Ager
Fidelity Union Life Insurance Co
Dallas, Texas
W. C. Snapp
A. S. McSwain
C. C. Vick
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