Indiana governor consolidates power in state government
Paul V. McNutt drives centralization in Indiana with sweeping reforms. He wields authority to abolish or merge eight departments, discharge staff, and reorganize agencies, aiming to cut state spending by two to three million dollars annually. The move follows a Democratic landslide and broad legislative support.
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Paul V. McNutt
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America
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Beautification Plan for Yards Demonstrated at College Station
W Leroy Sapp a landscape art student at A&M College presented a yard planting demonstration with Miss Blanche Brown at Mrs G K Madeley’s home in College Station. Sub irrig ation tile from Extension Service Bulletin C 07 was used to water foundation plantings and alternating shrubs along the line. Attending were numerous local homemakers and agents from adjoining counties, including Mrs R B Dunlap Mrs L B Simpson Doris Simpson Belle Bradley Millican Miss Madell Autrey plus A&M student Lorin Mackey among others.
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A. &M. College
Blanche Brown
G. K. Madeley
College Station
Extension Service
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Doris Simpson
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Millican
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FE. J. Hopkins
A. J. Nash
Ruby Sheffield
Prospect
Jess Conlee
Bryan
Willie Moon
Grimes County
Leola Cox Sides
Matagorda
Fort Bend
Madell Autrey
A. H. Keller
Kurten
Lorin Mackey
Intend to Marry in Brazos County
Andy Wellborn and Annie Mae Terrell, both identified as negroes from Brazos county, have filed notice of intention to marry with County Clerk Clyde Goon.
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Annie Mae Terrell
Brazos County
Clyde Goon
D C Directors Oppose Closing of U S Offices
Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce directors oppose eliminating U S Department of Commerce offices despite cost cuts of 25 percent. They urge keeping regional offices and designate Houston as the Southwest office site.
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Normangee
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East Texas
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M. College
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Dean F. C. Bolton
Wilson Bradley
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Charles Edge
O. S. Johnson
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Asphyxiation Narrowly Escaped By Store Owner
Mike Altimore who runs a grocery and general merchandise store at 21st and Houston streets narrowly escaped a first floor fire that filled the upper floor with smoke while he slept. He jumped to the ground from a window and was severely bruised. The stock was ruined and the store room badly damaged. the fire department did not reach the upper floor and the cause remained undetermined.
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Mike Altimdre
21St
Houston
Mr. Altimore
Bryan Federation of Young People's Societies Speaker Sunday
Rev. Robert L. Jackson of A. and M. Methodist church was main speaker at the Bryan Federation of Young People's Societies meeting at First Christian church Sunday afternoon. He spoke on The Cross the Emblem of Victory and urged that Christ's victory prevails. A large crowd attended the event hosted by the Christian church with John Frank Womble presiding. The federation cabinet also signed a petition to the city to bid for ten tennis courts for Bryan residents and youth.
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Last Minute Shot Wins Church League Cage Battle
Verne Andrews of College Avenue Baptist sinks a corner field goal in the closing seconds to give Bryan a 23 to 21 victory over Baytown First Baptists. Lindsey Lawless led College Avenue with eight points, while Treadway and Cobb added seven each for Baytown and College Avenue respectively.
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Andrews
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College Avenue
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Revival at Hearne Methodist Church Begins March 20
Evangelistic services at the M E Church in Hearne start Monday night March 20 at 7 30 with Rev E W Solomon pastor announcing the revival Rev Harry S Allen of Denton will conduct the meeting and preach.
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Hearne
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Harrys. Allen
Denton
Centenary Gents to Meet Aggies in Shreveport Nov 4
Centenary College begins spring practice as Athletic department forecasts a strong grid team. The Gents will face the Texas Aggies in Shreveport on November 4 and meet four more Southwestern Conference teams, opening with Baylor on October 7 in Shreveport. Texas University plays in San Antonio and TCU and SMU in Shreveport with the Horned Frogs slated during the state fair.
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Terracing on Farm in Harmon Community Reported
K Blonsberry negro county agent reports terracing of R G Godine farm in Harmon community on Benchley road Friday afternoon by County Agent C L Benson and himself A demonstration of hand dropping of corn followed on Booker T Marmon farm in same community Saturday terrace lines were run on the Edge school yard
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Negro County
R. G. Godine
Harmon
Benchley Road
C. L. Benson
Booker T. Marmon
Edge
A and M Consolidated and Kurten Sweep Tennis Matches
A and M Consolidated School and Kurten school swept senior boys and girls tennis at Kyle Field in the Brazos County Interscholastic League meet. A and M won boys singles and doubles from Stephen F. Austin of Bryan. Kurten girls won singles and doubles from SFA. county singles title went to T. C. Walton Jr. of Ganado over Jack Wheeler of SFA. Holloway Hughes and Keith Langford of A and M won doubles. Kurten and Smetana players not confirmed. Playground ball saw Travis Elementary boys beat A and M opponents. Kurten girls beat Travis. W. L. Penberthy of A and M oversaw events.
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Kyle Field
College Station
R C Allen Death At Hearne Calls Waldrops There
Mr and Mrs A M Waldrop left Saturday afternoon for Hearne where they were called because of the death of Robert C Allen prominent merchant and business man of that city He had been in poor health for some time He was engaged in the hardware business and active in civic organizations He is survived by his wife two daughters Mrs Harold Volk of Dallas Mrs Lawrence Westbrook of Hearne a brother W C Allen of Hearne and several grandchildren.
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Hearne
Robert C. Allen
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Good government requires an informed citizenry
An editorial urges voters and residents to seek accurate information and participate actively in public affairs. It stresses scrutiny of officials, transparent budgeting, and informed debate as foundations of accountable governance. Public engagement is framed as essential to democracy.
Chronicle Shows Mrs. R. W. Stiles Views of Europe
Mrs. Robert W. Stiles of Paris photographed England France and Spain for the Sun day Houston Chronicle Art Gravure section. A former Bryan resident, Kathleen Sims Stiles lived in London five years and Paris over a year, with scenes including St James Park Whitehall Marseilles Martigues Notre Dame de la Garde Buckingham Palace the Basque country a St Emilion street and Watersmeet in Devon.
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Bryan Southpaw Left Today for Spring Training
Bryan native Lynn Lefty Griffith departs for Norfolk Va to report Monday for spring training with the Albany club of the International League. A Bryan high school graduate, Griffith is entering his fourth pro season after stints with Joplin Washington Chattanooga and Albany affiliate moves. He will play in AA baseball with Albany and train in Canadas Toronto and Montreal markets before returning to Albany for the season.
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Hearne
Negro Health Week Observance Prepped in Brazos County
Mrs. Edna Abott Shelton and Sedalia Wilson visited every negro rural school in Brazos County to prepare for Negro Health Week starting April 2. Some schools may hold programs earlier due to closures, with distribution of suggested programs and aids. A prize will go to the best county in the effort, and Brazos hopes to win.
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Edna Abott Shelton
Sedalia Wilson
Shelton
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