Trade Extension aims to lift Bryan and Brazos County
The Trade Extension committee led by Marshall Bullock maps a busy program for the year Expanding trade trips across the territory canvassing merchants promoting trade days and printing a Bryan College Brazos County booklet A Christmas program and music groups are supported The plan emphasizes local business support youth programs summer school coeducation debate and broader college growth to boost community development and regional influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Bullock
Bryan and Brazos County
Bryan
College
Brazos County
Bryan Municipal
Stephen F. Austin High School
Little Symphony Orchestra
Brazos
Stephen F. Austin
Bullock
Education drive supports Texas A and M enrollment growth
The Education committee of the Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce led by Dr. E B Reynolds aims to boost Texas A and M College and Allen Military Academy by increasing enrollment and housing, distributing The Battalion copies to male high schoolers, offering fellowships, and promoting summer study while stressing proper dormitory housing to accommodate growing student numbers. The plan also backs high school and library support and ongoing advertising for the two institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Future Farmers of America
Allen
Texas
Southwest
Texas A. and M. College
Allen Military Academy
Bryan and Brazos County
Texas A. and
M. College
Texas Outlook
Board of
Stephen F. Austin High School
East Texas Chamber of Commerce
Dallas
N. B. Allen
WFAA
Ivan Langford
College
Chamber of Commerce
A. M. Waldrop, Jr
Waldrop
J. Webb Howell
George G. Chance
G. 8. Parker, Jr
Brazos County
T. B. Brooks
S. M. Brown
F. R. Bryant
Marshall Bullock
J. H. Conway
Mrt
Dansby
J. M. Ferguson
R. C. Franks
J. F. Casey
Fred Hale
Jno
M. Lawrence
E. B. Reynolds
James Sullivan
Brazos Varisco
A. M. Waldrop
Agricultural drive aims to boost Brazos County farming
The Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce Agricultural committee led by Fred Hale pushes county and home demonstration agents to improve livestock, soil conservation, and farm income. C. L. Benson and Velma Erisman are highlighted for their long service and impact, with a call for wider support of better farming practices to prevent soil erosion and raise living standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Bryan
Bryan and Brazos County
American Legion
C. L. Benson
Velma Erisman
Stephen F. Austin
Brazos County
The
W. S. Howell
Legion
Chamber committee to push Texas A and M College legislation
The Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce legislative committee will focus on Texas A and M College issues including college funding and salaries, soil conservation measures, and wildlife preservation. Led by W S Barron, the group aims to watch and influence laws affecting the college and natural resources while stressing the college as the community’s key asset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan and Brazos County
M. College
Texas A
Texas
Public Health Drive Aims to Boost Brazos County Welfare
A Bryan Brazos County Chamber of Commerce committee led by J H Conway outlines a public health program for the year. It calls for a Public Nursing program with $300 support, a district office in Bryan if redistricting occurs, cooperation with the Brazos County Health Board, mosquito eradication campaigns, and stricter dog vaccination enforcement to prevent rabies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Bryan
State Health Board
Brazos
Preservation of wildlife and soil in Texas program
The Extension Service notes the Texas program should be sought for soil conservation and wildlife preservation. It urges protection for game and song birds and migratory water fowl, highlighting economic and sentimental value. The committee aims to bring House Appropriations and Senate Finance members to Bryan and College Station to show strong citizen support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
House Appropriations
Senate
Bryan
College Station
Spring Clean-up Week Proclaimed by Gov Allred
The week of April 4 through 11 is State Clean Up Week set by Gov James V Allred to reduce fire hazards and improve health. Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce join in the effort with Bryan College station planned cooperation and a house to house inspection to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James V. Allred
Bryan and Brazos County
Bryan
Texas
Allred
Bryan Brazos Chamber Plans Campaign For New Members
Mit Dansby announced the Membership and Finance committee met to plan the annual drive for new members and renewals to fund a record budget of 10 925. The Bryan Brazos County Chamber aims to surpass the only previous 10 000 budget and believes community support will secure funds. The committee chairs are carefully chosen and the group is optimistic about this year’s work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mit Dansby
Bryan and Brazos County
Chamber of Commerce
Heavy Brazos county rain causes major flooding and losses
The Thursday night downpour in Brazos county records 3.93 inches, an unprecedented amount. Edge Dry Goods faces five to ten thousand dollars in damages, mainly to dress goods and silk. Creeks overflow, flooding Wixson Carter’s and Still creeks areas, with Navasota river reportedly out of banks between Navasota and Millican. Dr R H Harrison plans to run for Brazos county tax assessor. Co F Trant travels from Keith Grimes county reporting heavy rain. Mrs J M Carnes moves to Dallas with husband and son Garland. Dr W H Oliver and Ed S Dreden return from New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Julie Wipprecht
Edge Dry Goods Company
J. L. Edge
Eagle
Wixon
Carter
Thompson
Still Creeks
Co. F. Trant
Bryan
Keith
Grimes County
Navasota
Millican
J. M. Carnes
Dallas
Mr. Carnes
Garland
Chamber of Commerce outlines committee structure and member roles
The article describes dividing committees into two groups with Vice Presidents Parker and Howell supervising, aiming to better coordinate work. It stresses community support as essential, urges citizen investment of money and time, and invites suggestions to enhance projects for a banner year and greater community benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. S. Parker, Jr
J. Webb Howell
Chamber of Commerce
Tragic Texas blast prompts safety overhaul calls
In a Brazos County inquiry the University of Texas chem engineering professor links a blast to an explosion under the floor as the Allen Military Academy band heads to Dallas. Experts discuss possible ignition sources and urge state electric and boiler safety codes and general safety measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawtey
Schoch
John Dial
Brazos County Progress Report on Roads and Agriculture
The article notes a proposed road from Snook to Somerville near Highway 6 with a completed survey and ongoing work. It cites John E. Blair and Fred Hale on weather permitting completion. Brazos County livestock ranked highly at the Fort Worth stock show, and efforts continue to urge farmers to plant a cotton variety and improve pastures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snook
Somerville
College
John E. Blair
Fred Hale
Fort Worth
Brazos County
Texas
C. L. Benson
Alleged Bootlegger to Be Tried in U S Court
Willis Robinson, arrested last week by state liquor law enforcement officers after they found a 50 gallon still hidden in a cave dug into a creek bank, was taken to Houston by a deputy U S marshal. He faces trial in the Federal court at Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Robinson
Houston
United States
SFA Girls Complete Unit in Clothing
Evening dresses made by the third year clothing class at Stephen F. Austin High School were shown in the clothing lab on March 17. The group listed ten top garments chosen for wearer suitability and construction with an average cost of 3.78 dollars per outfit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen F. Austin Hi School
Frances Kohler
Evelyn Schovassa
Helen Sosolik
Virginia McHaney
Helen Rubin
Carolyn Smith
Rosemary Knobel
Myrtle Lois Merka
Minnie Denena
Mary Beal
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C. of C. Legislative Work
R. H. Harrison
New London
U.S
SFA
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