Hollywood Texans and stage stars in recent society roll
The article profiles Joan Blondell tracing her rise from Dallas contests to Broadway and film, notes her marriage to George Barnes and new motherhood, then highlights English actor Leslie Howard and his career. It also mentions boxing prospects Lou Ambers and Tony Canzoneri, Martin W. Clement’s rapid railroad ascent, and Mrs. William A. Becker’s election as D A R president general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Howard
Hollywood
Broadway
Jtwe
Norwood
England
Dulwich
Howard
America
Jeanne Engels
Kingdom
British Ag
Honor Local Girl at C I A
Miss Anna Durrum of Clarksville presides as president of the Student Government Association at Texas Static College for Women. She hands the blue chambray mannequin to Miss Nelle Bone of Fort Worth, newly elected president for 1935 36. Other officers include Margaret Manor vice president, Dorothy Ehlinger secretary, Charline Lane secretary, and Annette Estes editor of Lass O. Virginia Lamm will edit Daedalian Quarterly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Durrum
Clarksville
Texas Static College For Women
C.sa
Blue Chambray
Mannikin
Nelle Bone
Fort Worth
Margaret Manor
San Angelo
Dorothy Ehlinger
Center
New Braunfels
Charline Lane
Houston
Ann&ig Lou Estes
Denton
Lass-O
Mary Scoates
College Station
Virginia Lamm
George West
Daedalian Quarterly
No Change Noted In Boll Weevil Emergence
No change recorded in boll weevil emergence over the past two weeks. Dr. F L Thomas notes 0.13 percent emergence in that period, near the Texas record low up to May 1. Flea hopper trap counts show high April activity. thrips are increasing and injuring seedlings in early plantings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Thomas
Division of
Entomology
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station
Texas
Funeral Service for Aged Italian at St. Anthony's
Funeral services were held Wednesday at 10 am in St. Anthony's Catholic church for Ben Accurso 70 who died Tuesday night after a short illness at a local clinic. He was born in Italy in June 1864 and came to Brazos County 29 years ago. Survived by his widow four sons and three daughters and one sister. Interment followed in the Catholic cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Anthony’s Catholic Church
Ben Accurso
Peter Vilani
St. Anthony's Church
Italy
Brazos County
Pitts Bridge Road
Riverside
Joe Accurso
Bryan
Will
Jee
Tony Accurso
Joe Canatello
Smetana
Frank Campixie
Tony Campisie
Burleson County
Mary Carrona
Dallas
Rural aid policy shifts limit farm crop aid and push advances
The text notes changes in aid rules for farm families, restricting commercial crop production and directing aid to be provided as advances through the rural rehabilitation corporation. County officials are told to recall workers tied to rural families for May work relief and to issue advances secured by notes and mortgages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rural Rehabilitation Corporation
dJohnaon
Rural subsistence aid shifts to advances with landlord waivers
Officials detail new procedure for rural subsistence funds to secure advances for tenants. Administrators will seek waivers from landlords on the tenant share of crops, preventing outright grants and tying aid to creditor participation. If waivers cannot be obtained, the case is dropped and notes written off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rural Corporation
Mr. Johnson
Johnson
Whorton Preaches Sermon To Baylor Graduates May 26
Rev John L Whorton former Bryan First Baptist pastor now in Longview will deliver the commencement sermon at Baylor University Waco on Sunday May 26 He has been named among Longview business leaders as a valued citizen and is a Howard College Birmingham graduate He serves on the Baptist General Convention of Texas executive board Mrs J M Dawson a noted Waco speaker will address the class May 27 becoming the second woman to give the speech in 90 years following Mabel Walker Willebrandt in 1929
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Becker
Summit
New Jersey
D. A. R. Congress
National Congress
Washington
Becker
Yale University
Russell William Magna
Smith College
Elizabeth Dilling
Red Network
John L. Whorton
First Baptist Church of
Bryan
Longview
Baylor University
Waco
Whorton
Alabama
Howard College
Birmingham
Mississippi
Texas
Baptist General Convention of Texas
J. M. Dawson
Mabel Walker Willebrandt
Hoover Cabinet
Navasota School Paper Editor Wins State Contest
Virginia Moore co editor of the LaSallé publication at Navasota High School won first place in a writing contest at the state event held in Austin Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Virginia Moore
The
LaSallé
Sth Navasota High School
Temiliné
Austin
Challenge of the Cross Highlighted in Bryan Meeting
Rev E Sterl Phinney of Free Will Baptist church addressed the Bryan Federation of Young People's Societies on the topic The Challenge of the Cross. His wife sang a solo accompanied by Sadamae Mason. Nelson Fuller led the song service and presided. next federation gathering is May 19 at College Avenue Baptist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Sterl Phinney
Free Will Baptist Church
Bryan Federation of Young People’s Societies
Free Will Baptist Sunday School
Nelson Fuller
First Presbyterian Church
Federation
College Avenue Baptist Church
Views of Bryan At City Hall To Greet Visitors
Visitors to Bryan may view an exhibit in City Hall lobby showing urban and campus scenes. The display includes Edge and Howell apartments, Main Street, City Hall, LaSalle hotel, Carnegie library, courthouses, parks, churches, schools, military academy buildings, and four Texas A M College views. Additional Bryan and College views will follow as photos are produced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
City Hall
Edge
Howell
Eugene Edge
E. H. Astin
R. Q. Astin
Main Street
LaSalle Hotel
Carnegie Library
Courthouse
Wilkerson Memorial Clinic
Sue Haswell
Stephen F
Bryan and College
A M Horse Show Set for May 18 At College Station
Plans for the 12th annual A M horse show to be staged Saturday May 18 at 1 30 p m are under way Lt Col S R Hopkins director and assistants coordinate setup Lt M H Marcus handles entries with Maj W R Dewin cadets W E Fitzgerald Field Artillery and B A Hochmuth Cavalry arrange prizes for class winners
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
S. R. Hopkins
M. H. Marcus
W. R. Dewin
Field Artillery
B. A. Hochmuth
Cavalry
Bryant and College Merchants Support Local Event
Merchants at Bryant and College are reported to be contributing generously. The event features classes such as military three gaited, fine harness, mounted tug of war, children's division, saddle classes, potato race for freshmen, senior and junior jumping, exhibition rides, plantation walk, polo, pony bending, musical chairs and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryant and College
Legion Auxiliary Plans May Activities and Poppy Day
The American Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion home and outlined Poppy Day on May 26 with Mrs. Anton Krenek as chair. Memorial Day observances will be May 26 in Bryan cemetery with veterans’ graves marked by wreaths. Mrs. Joe Sosolik leads Memorial Day. a Luke’s Grocery food sale and a Bingo party are planned. social hour followed, with refreshments by Mrs. Curtis Gray and assistants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton Krenek
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Home
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Bryan
Joe Sosolik
Smetana High Choral Club Wins State Contest
The Choral club of Smetana High School won first place in Class B at the State contest held at Sam Houston State Teachers College Huntsville. They received a silver cup and toured local sites including the penitentiary and Sam Houston home. Coach Luther Pearson and pianist Mrs. John S Buchanan led the group which performed June 2 to 4 with 2 p m to 4 30 pm results and a post contest reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smetana High School
Sam Houston State Teachers College
Huntsville
Luther Pearson
John S. Buchanan
Sam Houston
Ethel Franklin
Norma Siegert
Ella Mae Horlick
Lillie Mae Harbarta
Lillie Zemanek
Callie Stabler
Rosa Mag‘litto
Dona Salideno
Millie Hanus
Josie Todaro
Johnnie Moley
John Magritto
Bill Haveron
Tony Abbatt
Arnold Ditfurth
Frankie Brandjesky
Sam Staloone
Willie Kalinee
Johnnie Kutler
Victor Nemiec
Victor Piccolo
Victor Ditfurth
Prospect Wixon Barbecue Picnic Ends School Year
Prospect and Wixon schools held a barbecue and picnic Friday to celebrate the end of their eight month terms. A large crowd attended and teachers Mrs. W. L. Powers Miss Christine Lichte and Miss Lola Rosier were re elected for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prospect School
Wixon School
W. L. Powers
Christine Lichte
Lola Rosier
Wixon
Members Elected To Honor Society At Allen Academy
The Allen Academy National Honor Society chapter elected cadets to membership based on scholarship service leadership and character. Elected members include N. B. Allen Jr Bryan Britton Cole Bryan Murray Cain Teague William Flood Galveston Eldon Knox Dallas Oliver Daniels Longview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Academy
National Honor Society For
N. B. Allen
Jr. Bryan
Britton Cole
Bryan
Murray Cain
Teague
William Flood
Galveston
Eldon Knox
Dallas
Oliver Daniels
Longview
Ulty Pind Cassembers
Allen
Planter of Bryan Is Paid Tribute By Temple Editor
George G. Chance of Bryan is praised as a major Brazos County planter and civic leader. The Home Towner column notes his three plantations, leadership in the Brazos River District, and his support for sending farmers to Washington. His warm, contagious laugh and hospitality are described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Planter of
Bryan
Temple
George G. Chance
Temple Daily Telegram
Walter R. Humphrey
Chance
Seniors Present Tiger House at Stephen F. Austin High
On Friday May 10 the Stephen F. Austin high school senior class will present Robert St. Clairs mystery comedy Tiger House in the school auditorium. The play centers on Erma Lowrie who must inhabit Mystery Manor for a year under a will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen F. Austin High School
Robert St. Clair
Erma
Arthur Hale
Oswald Kerins
Sophia
Peggy Can Ess
Ruth Rucker
Mary Hyman
E. Vergne Adams
Aggie Students to Visit High Schools in Two Weeks
More than 200 Texas A and M College students will visit their home-town high schools to speak about the college to graduating classes. The Battalion reports the student organized effort, with a special High School edition published this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Texas A. & M. College
Atebe
The
Battalion
Atethe College
Edge couple to attend Grand Commandery meeting in Texas
Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Edge will travel Sunday to Dallas Fort Worth and Wichita Falls for the Grand Commandery of Texas meeting. Patricia Ann Higgs, ill with typhoid, moved to her grandparents home in Houston where she will recover with her parents staying nearby. J. B. Atkinson returned from Georgetown reporting his mother improving. his wife remains there. Mrs. W. D. Stallings visited Hempstead to spend time with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Edge
Dallas
Fort Worth
Wichita Falls
Grand Commandery of
Texas
Patricia Ann Higgs
Chester Higgs
Methodist
Houston
H. H. Young
Decoration Day Observed Sunday May 26 by local groups
Plans are set by the American Legion Post and Auxiliary and the L S Ross Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy for Decoration Day on Sunday May 26 at 530 pm in the City cemetery. Flags and flowers will mark graves of World War I veterans, Civil War dead, Spanish American War veterans, and other local veterans. A special speaker has been invited and full program details will be released once arrangements are complete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Post
American Legion Auxiliary
L. S. Ross Chapter
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Advertisers Offer Bargains to Save Family Budgets
Savings may be made and the family budget rescued from the rocks by taking advantage of the bargains offered by advertisers in the Bryan Daily Eagle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Daily Eagle
For Sale 1933 Chevrolet Pick-up In First Class Condition
D. W. Howell advertises a 1933 Chevrolet pickup in first class mechanical condition and invites trade for a small roadster. Phone 71.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chevrolet
D. W. Howell
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Joan Biondel
Frank Starr
Ginger Rogers
Majestic Theater
Madge Bellamy
Sandy
Vid Mid Theater
Atlantic City
Bathing Review
Provinceton Playhouse
Eugene O'Neill
Ziegfield
Mary Duggan
Penny Arcade
Warner Bros. Observer
James Cagney
Miss Blondell
Wampus
Willice
George Barnes
Somerset Maugham
New York
Surrey
Barney Ross
Lou Ambers
Tony Canzoneri
Martin W. Clement
Pennsylvania Railroad
Clement
Trinity College
Elisha Lee
Atterbury
National Guard
Charles M. Clement
Pennsylvania National Guard
Clem
Joan Blondell
Anna Lou Estes
Vergrna Lamit
St. Anthony's
Baylor
Navasota
Phinney
Legion Auxiliary
Smetana High
Prospect, Wixon
Jones
United States
First National Bank
Tiger House
AGGIE
Gail
Gordon
G. W. Henderson
South Schuyler Street
Ottumwa
Iowa
Gordon’s
Canada
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