Repeal of State Liquor Law Sparks Enforcement Debate
President Harding predicts conflict between state and federal authorities if the state repeal of prohibition enforcement statutes passes. A letter to Wesley Wall in New Burcha, N Y frames the view. The government also obtained eight federal warrants charging conspiracy to violate the Volstead act in a rum ring case along the Atlantic coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
Atlantic
Associated Press
New Burcha
N. Y
Wesley Wall
New York
Miami
Boston
Texas bankers convene in Dallas for 39th annual meeting
More than 1000 bankers from across Texas and several from other states gather in Dallas for the 39th Annual Texas Bankers Association Convention. Bryan participants include H. Boatwright of First National Bank, E. W. Crenshaw of City National Bank, W. S. Higgs of First State Bank and Trust, and W. H. Cole of City National Bank, who travel to register and attend the three day session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Dallas
Texas Bankers’ Association
Bryan
H. ©. Boatwright
First National Bank of Bryan
E. W. Crenshaw
City National Bank of Bryan
W. S. Higgs
First State Bank and Trust Company of Bryan
W. H. Cole
City National Bank
Baptist Social Meet at Pastor's Home
Officers and teachers of the First Baptist Sunday school will gather at the pastor Dr. John A. Held and Mrs Held home on West 26th street Friday at 8 o clock. All officers and teachers are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Sunday School
John A. Held
West 26Th Street
Allen Students Hold Annual Military Day at Allen Academy
The Allen academy designates Friday May 25 as military day with a 2 p.m. program on campus. A cadet corps band concert opens, then drill displays, a silent arms routine, music driven Butts manual, humorous skits, an arms elimination contest, and a sham battle by first platoon of company B. Honors include a gold medal for the best drilled man and the company honor flag. The event ends with a battalion parade and review for the 1922-1923 school year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Academy
Academy
Allen Cadet Corps
Beason Reports Crops in Brazos County Conditions
County Agent C L Beason and family drove to Franklin Robertson county to visit County Agent R B Ewing. Rain affected their return near Bryan but Beason noted most cotton and corn stands are good and crops along the San Antonio road look fine. He regrets limited corn planting would impact local feed supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Beason
Franklin
Robertson County
R. B. Ewing
Cameron Ranch
Bryan
Benson
San Antonio
Mr and Mrs Lewis McCulloch move to Ursulne Avenue home
Mr and Mrs Lewis McCulloch are moving from a Harrison cottage on East 27th Street to their recently purchased residence on Ursulne Avenue. The note records a local relocation within the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis McCulloch
Harrison
East 27Th Street
Ursulne Avenue
Bryan City Commission approves paving plans and bonds
Bryan City Commission in regular session approves paving on 28th, Parker, Sterling, Main and Bryan streets, plus Washington Ave sidewalks. It delays bond sale to May 25 and cancels Main Street resurfacing contract with Smith Brothers amid owner opposition and a district court suit. They also consider removing two railroad stock pens and accept petitions for more paving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
28Th Street
Congress
Parker Avenue
Sterling Street
Main Street
22Nd Street
Bryan Street
Washington Avenue
28Th
29Th Streets
Presbyterian Church
City Commission
McAdams
Smith Brothers Paving Company
26Th Street
20Th Street
Sterling
27Th Street
Baker Avenue
29Th Street
Smith Brothers
City of
Howell Et al
City of Bryan
Ian Smith
Buchanan sells herd to Gordon for Bryan ranches
A. C. Buchanan sold a herd of white-face cattle to J. M. Gordon. The cattle are driven to Gordon's east pasture and will form the nucleus of his expanding livestock business on ranches near Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Buchanan
J. M. Gordon
Mr. Gordon
Bryan
Millican Big Barbecue At School House Draws Small Crowd
A Millican barbecue and supper, led by T A Vensarling of the Millican schools, drew about 50 to 60 attendees despite threatening rain. Pork and chevon meats filled a large spread with cake, pie, salad, and pickles while a short program followed before guests left ahead of a storm. Visitors from Bryan included C L Benson and S E Eberstadt. rainfall appears to have been limited to a three mile band near Wellborn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millican
Bryan
T. A. Vensarling
C. L. Benson
Laura Belle Roten
S. E. Eberstadt
Bryan and Brazos County
Wellborn
Fire Department Bids Farewell To Driver J. J. Conroy
Bryan Fire Department held a farewell dinner at Kauffman Cafe for driver J. J. Conroy of Company No. 1 who departs for California tonight to visit a brother. He may not return to Bryan, traveling via Houston where his mother will join him. A Firemen's Emblem medal was promised but not yet delivered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Kauffman Cafe
J. J. Conroy
Company No. 1
California
Houston
Wll
Sam Noto
J. W. Groginsky
Harry Burger
Oscar Gregg
Jeff Cole
J. W. Hamilton
W. B. Saunders
C. E. Griesser
T. G. Jenkins
Mr. Conroy
Methodist Groups In Mission Lessons At First Church
Group No 1 of the Woman's Missionary Society met at 3 pm Monday at Mrs W C Boyett's home. Devotions were led by Mrs A K Short with Mission Study led by Mrs W B Cline on Building With India. New member Mrs George Barnes welcomed. A dessert was served to Mesdames Eden Cline Tucker Barnes Lawrence Welch Hamilton Priddy Short Boyett. Group No 4 met Monday evening at Mrs G H Brown with Mrs L E Bailey presiding. Mrs M Bentley read the mission study Building With India. Attending were Mesdames M R Bentley Bailey Brown Poole Gurley Oak McKenzie H H Le E C Harder C R Gardner F E Miller and visitor Mrs Harry Erly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church
W. C. Boyett
A. K. Short
W. B. Cline
India
George Barnes
Mesdames C. L. Eden
J. O. Tucker
Josie Lawrence
R. B. Welch
Cora Hamilton
J. B. Priddy
Bailey
Woman's Missionary Society of the Method
G. H. Brown
L. EE. Bailey
Sesson
M. Bentley
Esdames M. R. Bentley
L. E. Bailey
B. T. Poole
J. Gurley
Oak McKenzie
H. H. le
E. C. Harder
C. R Gardner
A. Miller
Harry Erly
Wicker Kirk Couple Enjoy Week in Houston and Galveston
Mr and Mrs Wicker Kirk spend a week visiting Houston and Galveston. They plan sightseeing at key sites and attend local events while staying in Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Wicker Kirk
Houston
Galveston
Texas third special session opens on revenue crisis
Austin reports the third called session of the 38th legislature is not yet underway at ten this morning. Gov. Neff set the session time to address revenue and appropriation needs after meetings with lawmakers and a defeated Dinkle Income Tax Bill. Officials project a $7,000,000 deficit next biennium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Austin
Neff
Bills reintroduced in Austin as session opens
May 16. Senate members 23 answered roll call. Senator H. L. Lewis of Grimes county elected President pro tem over Joe Burkett of Eastland. House opening with 107 members. Twelve measures, mostly defeated last session, are reintroduced. The Coffee Tax Bill also introduced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Senate
H. L. Lewis
Grimes County
Joe Burkett
Eastland
Dr W N Sholl Heads to Montreat for General Assembly
Dr W N Sholl departs Tuesday morning for Montreat North Carolina to serve as one of four Brazos presbytery commissioners at the Southern Presbyterian church general assembly. He plans a two week trip with a stopover to visit relatives in Birmingham and New Orleans on the return route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. N. Sholl
Montreat
N. C
Brazos
Funeral service for Mrs Sarah Burns in Iola
Mrs J B Sanders traveled to Iola to attend the funeral of her aunt Mrs Sarah Burns who died in Houston Sunday May 13 at 1 pm. At 83 years 1 month old she had often lived in Bryan with her niece and their family and many friends mourn her passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Sanders
Iola
Sarah Burns
Houston
Burns
Bryan
Maniloff Joins B'nai Brith District Session
Maniloff returns from a buying and pleasure trip to northern and eastern points with his daughter Sara Reva. In Memphis he attends the district session of B'nai Brith, covering southern states. The next meeting will be in Alexandria Louisiana to pursue a project to build a half million dollar home for aged members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Maniloff
Sara Reva
Memphis
B'nai Brith
Alexandria
Louisana
May term district court opens with named grand jury
The May term district court began this morning with Judge W C Davis presiding. The grand jury was selected, headed by foreman H P Dansby, and bailiffs were named, as the civil docket for the week was set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Davis
J. W. Barron
L. E. Moorehead
Oak McKenzie
R. M McDonald
Lee Burley
Randolph Walter Smith
Kan Kelly
Tom A. Adams
H. C. Fulgham
Foreman
H. P. Dansby
J. S. Mooring
J. Webb Howell
Tom G. Suber
J. W. Haris
T. L. Tobias
Grand Jury
H. T. Wheeless
J. L. Hensarling
R. Y. McFerron
D. D
Adriance Finishes Contract for Six Room College Park Home
Mr and Mrs Guy W Adriance have let the contract to Lee Mike of Bryan for a six room bungalow in College Park just south of A and M College The house will blend stucco base and lumber and include porches and all modern conveniences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy W. Adriance
Lee Mike
Bryan
College Park
A. & M. College
Presbyterian MEN'S Bible Class Banquet for Allen Class Tonight
Two men's Bible classes of the Presbyterian church host a farewell banquet for the Allen military academy class tonight. About 40 to 50 plates will be served as many members graduate this year while others plan to return next year for continued work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
ALLEN
Presbyterian Church
Allen Military Academy
Honored Bryan Resident S H Franklin Dies in Galveston
S H Franklin longtime Bryan resident died at St Marys Infirmary Galveston on Sunday morning at 4 o clock after two months illness He was born October 16 1861 at Iola Texas and moved to Bryan in 1881 He is survived by his widow eight children five brothers and two sisters The funeral was held Monday afternoon at 380 oclock from the family home with Dr John A Held officiating
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. Franklin
Bryan
St. Mary’s Infirmary
Galveston
Iola
Texas
W. P. Franklin
Lena White
A. D. Alexander
Innis
Johnnie Johnson
A. M. Williams
Mabel Franklin
Marion Franklin
Lake Charles
Bert Frank UN
Houston
Kent Franklin
U. S. Navy
Harrison Franklin
J. M. Franklin
W. T. Franklin
Runnels County
Franklin Kansas
T. H. Franklin
J D. Franklin
B. E. Maxwell
Alice Robinson
North
Washington Avenue
John A
Turner of Iola dies after long illness at 48
G. W. Turner of Iola died at 8 a m today after a long illness. He was 48, brother of J. T. Turner and Mrs. T. P. Gilmore of Bryan, and leaves one son and two daughters. Funeral at 3 p m Tuesday with interment in Iola cemetery. J. T. Turner and son Ralph, and Mrs Gilmore and son T. O. of Bryan attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Turner
Iola
Mr. Turner
J. T. Turner
Edwin Jenkins Hopeful About Xray Treatment
BE. J. Jenkins traveled from Houston to Bryan to attend to business and relay hopeful news about his son Edwin. Edwin’s illness may be relieved by the Xray treatment, and he reportedly endured the trip from Galveston to Houston well. The Jenkins family residence is 811 Lamar Avenue, Houston, Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. J. Jenkins
Houston
Bryan
Edwin
Galveston
E. J. Jenkins
E. G. Jenkins
Baby
Lamar Avenue
Texas
New Cottage Home For Mr and Mrs Lockerd On College Boulevard
Mr and Mrs N F Lockerd plan a six room cottage on College Boulevard with W H Robinson as contractor. Completion targeted by June 1 for occupancy, as cottages spring up along College Avenue enhancing civic beauty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. F. Lockerd
College Boulevard
W. H. Robinson
Spend the Day Party at Mooring Plantation
Mesdames J. T. Hanway M. L. Parker and children R. L. Hearne and son Bobbie Emmett Cole of Fort Worth and Mrs Floyd Young of Corsicana visited Mooring plantation for a spend the day party on Wednesday visiting her uncle J. S. Mooring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Hanway
M. L. Parker
R. L. Hearne
Bobbie
Emmett Cole
Fort Worth
Floyd Young
Corsicana
Mooring Plantation
J. S. Mooring
Revival services canceled Sunday at Christian Church
The rain kept revival services from occurring Sunday night at the Christian church though the morning service featured a special Mothers Day program. Mothers with special seating received a flower at the doorway and the sermon honored motherhood. The church was well attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Rainy Sunday Night Deluges Relance Area
J. S. Byars of the Relance community was called to Bryan this morning by the convening of district court. He reports the heaviest rain of the spring in that section on Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Byars
Relance
Bryan
District Court
Suber and Crawford Spend Day In Belt Motoring
Tom Suber and Charles Crawford drove to Belt on Sunday and spent the day with friends, seeking out local hospitality and companionship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Suber
Charles Crawford
Fatal shooting ends a Sunday quarrel over a girl near Bryan
Booker T. Tate dies from a abdominal gunshot after a dispute at a Cameron ranch tenant house party. Dan Wilson is jailed on a serious charge. The shooting occurred about 4 30 Sunday morning following a night of festivities. A .25 caliber pistol and extra clips were found near the body. Wilson was captured Sunday afternoon at Cedar Creek while attending a baseball game. Witnesses are summoned to appear before the grand jury tomorrow at the courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron Ranch
Tate
Dan Wilson
Booker T. Tate
Bryan
L. E. Morrehead
Wilson
Cedar Creek
Miss Pipkin Named Honor Roll at Baylor College
Louise Pipkin daughter of Rev J J Pipkin of this city is listed among forty Baylor College honor roll students at Belton. With about 1400 students this year at Baylor the achievement stands out and Bryan takes pride in her distinction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Pipkin
Baylor College
Louise Pipkin
J. J. Pipkin
Belton
Bryan
Camp Fire Girls Visit Hurt's Farm For Ferns And Candy
Monday afternoon Mrs. Beverly Tucker led the Camp Fire Girls to Hurt's farm where they gathered ferns. They returned to Mrs. Tucker's home to make candy with Mrs. L. H. Tucker of Bryan as an honored guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly Tucker
Hurt
Tucker
L. H. Tucker
Bryan
Navasota Examiner-Review
Marriage Licenses Issued in Brazos County
A list of marriage licenses issued since the last update by County Clerk A. S. McSwain includes John Williams and Pauline Foster, Frank Niederkorn and Pauline Kirwin, C. A. Taylor and Cressie Belle Easton, DeWitt Green and Clara Steen, T. W. Gafford and Mollie Watson, Will Johnson and L. E. Ward, W. C. Nichols and Alice Davie Crenshaw, Johnnie Wharton Green and Viola Duren, Isham White and Nannie Walters, Reid Fizgibbons and Gladys Edinburg, R. R. Burs and Donnie Patterson, Clifford Anderson and Cora Robertson, Booker T. Robertson and Minnie Cheeks, Wesley Evans and Mary Washington, Ed Turner and Susie Cameron, Joseph Neloms and Ora Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. McSwain
John Wiliams
Pauline Foster
Frank Niederkorn
Pauline Kirwin
C. A. Taylor
Cressie Belle Easton
DeWitt Green
Clara Steen
T. W. Gafford
Mollie Watson
Will Johnson
L. E. Ward
W. C. Nichols
Alice Davie Crenshaw
Johnnie Wharton Green
Viola Duren
Isham White
Nannie Walters
Reid Fizgibbons
Gladys Edinburg
R. R. Burs
Donnie Patterson
Clifford Anderson
Cora Robertson
Booker T. Robertson
Minnie Cheeks
Wesley Evans
Mary Washington
Ed Turner
Susie Cameron
Joseph Neloms
Ora Walker
Jordan T Lawler Plans Own Oil Powered Plant
Jordan T. Lawler operates a Floresville power plant with nearby acreage. A recent well on sold land yielded a twenty barrel oil flow after tracing to 1500 feet. He may drill on his remaining acreage to fuel the plant if commercial quantities are found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan T. Lawler
Floresville
Mr. Lawler
Baccalaureate Service Set for Bryan High School
The Bryan high school will hold a baccalaureate sermon next Sunday at eleven by Reverend L. L. Lloyd of MecAshan Methodist church Houston. High school chorus provides music. Reserved seating for non chorus graduates and teachers. Exercises follow on Friday May 25 with more details to come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan High School
L. L. Lloyd
MecAshan Methodist Church
Houston
Bryan Delegation All Win Recognition in Eastern Star Work
A Bryan party of Mesdames Wright Smith George Smith Lundin Davis Higgs Bentley Tauber returned from Madisonville where they attended an Eastern Star School of Instruction and earned multiple Grade A B and secret work certificates. The group grew to about twenty and praised the hospitality while planning future meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames
J. R. Wright
H. P. Smith
George Smith
Thomas Lundin
W. F. Davis
Tom Higgs
M. R. Bentley
Mary Tauber
Madisonville
Eastern Star School of Instruction
Navasota
Madisonvile
Bryan
Norton B. Wellborn
State of Texas
Mattie B. Tadlock
Committee On Work
Pearl Walling
Maude Siddall
Ruth
Anderson
Erma Skelton
Nannie Yeager
Bedias
Brazos ex-students plan Brazos County smoker at A and M College
Brazos county ex-students join 180 seniors and two-year men for a May 25 7 30 p m smoker in the electrical engineering building auditorium. Music yells and short talks are planned with a possible radio address from a noted A and M man. The meeting ends the year with plans for next fall and several hundred alumni expected back for commencement. Cadet Yell Leader L E Short and W W Wipprecht will lead yells and songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle
College Station
A. & M. College
Brazos County
Electrical Engineering
L. E. Short
W. W. Wibpprecht
Miss Mary McInnis Stricken at Homan Sanatorium
Major and Mrs L L McInnis learned by telegram that their daughter Miss Mary McInnis, long a patient at Homan Sanatorium in El Paso, has become critically ill after months of steady improvement. The parents departed for El Paso with friends offering prayers for her recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary McInnis
Homan Sanitarium
EL Paso
Major
L. L.mcinnis
Mss
Also Mentioned on This Page
Baptist Social Meet
Beason
Methodist
North Carolina
GEN. Assembly
Maniloff Home
Adriance New Home
Edwin Jenkins
Methodist Church
A. & M. College Plan
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