What Is a University? View From Texas U. President
May 5 report on H Y Bene head of the University of Texas and Governor Roberts outline a first class university defined by broad instruction, public benefit, and preparation for leadership. They argue the university must serve the poor, be funded openly, and unify with common schools to elevate Texas and foster national greatness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas U
First Board
H. Y. Bene
University of Texas
Ashel
University For Regents
5. M. Roberts
E University
Smith
Phi Kappa
Yale
Texas
Ity
Benedict
Aes Thieme
Dionates
Jon
Ash‘belmith
Jefferson
Mexico
Roberts
Otives
Ween
Iit
Greece
Road Bond Passes in Edna District 4 Vote
Citizens in road district No 4 including Vanderbilt Beanview and Liveoak vote 120000 for a road bond. The main road will link with Highway No 12 at El Toro.
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Edna
Vanderbilt
Beanview
Liveoak
el Toro
Brazos Farmers Lead West in Pasture Development Contest
A Brazos County committee rated Carl Wipprecht first in the permanent pasture contest and Jess Conlee top in the two year section. The program, begun last year, is part of the East Texas Chamber of Commerce competition overseen by Roger Davis with local Extension Service and chamber support. Progress is satisfactory as 20 plus demonstration pastures are being established to spur year round pastures for improved livestock raising in Brazos County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. McCullough
Bryan and Brazos
Roger Davis
East Texas Chamber of Commerce
Conlee
Chamber of Commerce
Extension Service
Brazos County
Hood's Brigade United Daughters Meet Before Vacation
Hood's Brigade L. S. Ross Chapter No 100 UDC will hold its final regular session before vacation Friday at 3 30 at Mrs W H Cole's East 24th street. Officers' reports for the year will be given and plans for the year starting October 1951 discussed. Members urged to attend and visiting UDC welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. S. Ross
United Daughters of the Confederacy
W. H. Cole
East 24Th Street
Bryan
Brazos County Singing convention draws large crowds at Harvey
The May meeting at the Baptist church in Harvey drew large crowds from Brazos and neighboring counties. Jess Hensarling, Bryan, presided and declined another year due to business duties. Officers were elected: E. A. Peters president, Britton Risinger vice president, Roland Crenshaw secretary-treasurer. The next gathering will be in Kurten on the first Sunday in October.
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Brazos County
Singing Convention
Baptist Church
Harvey
Brazos
Jess Hensarling
Bryan
Hensarling
E. A. Peters
Britton Risinger
Reliance
Roland Crenshaw
Tabor
Kurten
Dr Claude Abner Searcy Dies of Sudden Heart Attack
Dr Claude A Searcy 30 died at home on East 20th street after a sudden heart attack shortly after 1 PM Sunday. He had practiced medicine here for twelve years and was active in Masonic work. Survived by his widow Harryette Mayo and three daughters, services held at First Baptist church with Brazos Union Lodge A F and A M No 129 in charge at Bryan city cemetery.
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Claude Abner Searcy
Hig Home
East 20Th Street
Searcy
John Sealy Hospital
Galveston
Tulane University
New Orleans
Texas
Hempsta
A. F
A. M
Bryan Lodge
Grand Lodge of
G. W. Lewis
San Antonio
First Baptist Church
Jno. L. Wharton
Bryan City
Brazos Union Lodge
A. M. No. 129
W. B. Roman
Roy Vick
L. B. Sanders
Hempstead
George A. Long
Aen Smith
J. W. Payne
M. K. Thornton Jr
College
E. W. Crenshaw
Bryan
L. C. Wilkerson
W. H. Oliver
B. A. Sims
Jac. W. Black
W. B. Cline
R. B. Ehlinger
Sid Perry
R. J. Hunnicutt
A. Benbow
W. H. Lawrence
W. C. Fountain
Lamar Jones
Turner Walton
Houston
J. FE. March
M. A. Jones
Harper Mahan
Geo. F. Lee
B. F. Patterson
Gabe Lewis Jr
D. A. Spencer
Beaumont
Walter Melver
Normangee
George Bushend
Julius Melver
Morris Seavey
Dallas
C. G. Lewis
DeVote
Clifford Wetzell
Jo L. B. Sanders
Franklin, Mr. and Mrs. Ray d Hey cond Sam Crow
Franklin and the D Hey family along with Mr and Mrs Ray accompany Sam Crow in a Nor seal ceremony with attendees and formalities noted in the record.
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Franklin
Mrs. Rayd
Sam Crow
Penney Managers Honor President Saniene Sunday
Penney managers and 260 associates from 22 stores across South Texas met in San Antonio on Sunday for a picnic lunch and addresses honoring the company president and his wife who were guests of the San Antonio stores. Bryan store attendees included Miss Velma Moore Mrs J B Fagan Mr and Mrs E K Bryant and M FE Lee manager of the Navasota store.
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San Antonio
Bryan
Velma Moore
J. B. Fagan
E. Kk. Bryant
M. FE. Lee
Navasota
Infant Arthur Marsh Free Funeral Held at College Station
Mr and Mrs A L Free of College community mourn the death of their 18 month old son Arthur Marsh Free who died Monday May 4 at 4 30 am. Funeral services were at the family home with Rev D W Rawls and at the grave in old Wixson cemetery. Surviving are the parents one brother Claude Free and seven sisters Mrs Ray Gibson of Bryan Velma Eva Ula Pearle Bernice Gussie Ethel Marie all of College Station.
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A. L. Free
College
Arthur Marsh Free
College Station
D. W. Rawls
Old Wixon
Claude Free
Ray Gibson
Bryan
Velma
Eva
Ula Pearle
Bernice
Gussie
Ethel Marie
Kemp School in Bryan Accepted After Final Inspection
Bryan city commissioners conducted a final inspection of the Kemp Negro High School building before accepting it from Abilene Construction Company and other contractors who installed plumbing heating and electrical equipment.
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Bryan
Abilene Construction Company
Millican News Sparks of Visitors and Weather Woes
Millican reports visitors from Houston and surrounding towns as families like McGregor and Fuqua enjoy weekends with Millican relatives. A severe hail event damaged peaches and crops, while community efforts aim to revive the town after the storm. Dr. C. A. Searcy’s death saddens area residents. local stores and services resume after reopening.
Clean cotton rags women at the Eagle Office
Women work cleaning cotton rags at the Eagle Office plant. workers perform sorting and preparation tasks in a factory setting. No additional details on company or location provided.
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Eagle Office
Bank Robbery Ends in Death and Capture Near Calvert
Calvert witnesses a bold Citizens First State Bank heist as Cantrell and Emmons rob the bank, take about $5,000, and flee. A gunfight with Sheriff J. H. Reed, Constable Horace Reed, and pursing posse leaves Cantrell dead, Emmons wounded, and an 18-year-old captured. $200 recovered. A fourth suspect and a woman were unlocated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvert
Citizens First State Bank
J. H. Reed
Horace Reed
Cantrell
Waco
Emmons
Alsey Allen
Jerry Blasiening
Marshall Hale
Winchester
Hale
Emmon
Calvert Bank
Steep Hollow Community Notes and church events
Steep Hollow reports visits from Mrs. Higgs of Issynn and Mrs. Mary Barnett. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Bullock and son Harlan stayed with the Williams in Hempstead. Visitors include Mrs. Beal and baby and Mrs. Nelson of Bryan. The senior Sunday School group shared lunch near Wixon creek. A large crowd attended the Friday play at the school. Rev. Van Sickle preached on What Is In a Name and The Worlds Rejection of Jesus. Four members joined by letter: Mr. and Mrs. Marion Hartsfield and sons J C and Melvin. Mr. and Mrs. Noble of Grimes county and Ira Bond of Rock Prairie attended services. Mrs. Noble, formerly Miss Edna Barnes, was remembered.
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Higgs
Issynn
Beeen
Mary Barnett
Elmer Bullock
Harlan
Lawn Williams
Hempstead
B. L. Beal
Baby
Nelson
Bryan
Beal
J. E. Bullock
Wixon Creek
van Sickle
Jesus
Marion Hartsfield
J. C. and
Melvin
Noble
Grimes ‘County
Ira Bond
Rock Prairie
Purification and Calotabs Health Ad
A medical ad promotes Purification of the system as foundation of health. It touts a seven week course of C cleanse with Calotabs to purify the blood and remove ailment, urging readers to improve vitality through repeated doses and a thorough program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natalye
Kitcg
Pruning Tips from Tomato Grower in Brazos County
J E McEnty urges careful pruning of tomatoes and regular toping to boost yields, while Extension horticulturist J F Rosborough warns of Late Blight threats in the Rio Grande Valley. He urges tomato growers to inspect territory, spray with Bordeaux solution and copper dust, and report disease findings to prevent spread.
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J. E McEnty
Newton Wallace
Brazos County
J. F. Rosborough
Rio Grande Valley
Gulf Coast
Texas
Rio Grande Val
Carort
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UDC
Hood’s Brigade
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Allen Smith
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Penney Managers
Saniene
Kemp School
Millican News
J. J. McGregor
Chas
McGregor
K. T. Williams
Valley
Nannie May
Lewis Black
Gloria Glynn
Millican
Gregg
Sallie Crawford
Etta Godby
Hassel
Wharton
Lewis Crouch
Della Crouch
Dee Burkhalter
Wellborn
Chas. McFerrin
Jesse McFerrin
Ben Moore
Hazel Bacon
Carl Seely
James Steele
C. A. Searcy
Pen Cord
Crawford
Satuday
Bennie Vance
Palestine
Sallie Vance
EWDER
E'der Bandit
Jimmy de Pew
Amy
New York City
de Pew
Finente
Blichton Tomatoes
Rogers & Sons
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