Dangers in College Athletics Debate Intensifies
The Houston Post-Dispatch discusses dangers in American college athletics, noting riots and fatalities at intercollegiate football games. It argues sportsmanship suffers, mass psychology inflates crowds, and partisan zeal threatens student welfare and education. It cites Baylor and A and M College tragedies to urge restraint.
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Texas
Houston
Orange
Baylor
M. College
The
Houston Post-Dispatch
Pass-Key to Freedom: Bail and the Professional Criminal
Editorial argues bail enables professional crime and should be limited for habitual offenders. It discusses bail funding, lawyers arranging releases in Texas, and habeas corpus writs releasing detainees. The piece calls for quicker trials and stronger protections to prevent repeat offenses.
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Texas
Jail and speedy trials curb crime says Farm and Ranch
The Farm and Ranch column argues that criminals should be arrested and kept in jail for speedy trials. It states the law did not intend freedom to lead to more crimes and warns that releasing prisoners would make arresting criminals a joke.
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Ned
Young People’s Church Attendance Questioned
The speaker notes a charge against youth religious practice they are religious but miss Sunday evening services. Regular attendance is urged to support pastors and heed Christ’s teachings as interpreted by the ministry.
Brazos County Club Worker Wins Free Santa Fe Trip
Herman Henderson, a Brazos county club worker, won a free trip to Chicago. The prize honors the club work of local boys and girls and praises County Agent C. L. Benson for education efforts yielding rich rewards.
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Chicago
Brazos County
Herman Henderson
C. L. Benson
California dry victory surprises nation in party split
The dry movement's win in California shocks the public as Northern California stays Republican and wet while Southern California remains Democratic and dry. This marks another case where a dry triumph corresponds with a Democratic win.
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California
Truth as the Basis of Eloquence and Virtue
The quote asserts that truth underpins eloquence and moral authority, defining it as the summit of both art and life. It emphasizes truth as essential to genuine virtue and persuasive expression.
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Aniiel
When you reach the end of your rope tie a knot
A concise proverb about perseverance urging endurance through hardship. It emphasizes steadiness and resolve in the face of difficulty.
Quote from William of Orange on avoiding ruin
A historic quotation asserts that the only certain way to prevent national ruin is to endure until the very end. The remark reflects steadfast resolve and the belief in perseverance in face of catastrophe.
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William of Orange
Notable Quote on Ancestry and Descent
A reflective line praising lineage and the honor of ancestors, asserting that virtue rests in heritage while glory belongs to those who came before.
Thy business to know thyself in world’s hardest lesson
The quote emphasizes self knowledge as the most difficult duty humanity faces. It invites deep reflection on character, motives, and personal growth, urging persistent effort to understand one’s own nature and aims.
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Cervantes
Caldwell Tops Bryan High 6-0 on Caldwell Home Field
Caldwell defeated Bryan High 6 to 0 in a league race game on Caldwell’s home ground. Caldwell’s defense remained unscored on this year amid strong play from Trant Cobb Dansby Barron McDonald Palermo Andrews Boriskie and Griffin. The crowd cheered as 100 percent turnout supported the team led by Ruth Wilcox and sponsors. Captain Trent voiced pride in spirit despite the loss and previewed a next game versus Conroe at Edge Field.
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Bryan High School
Caldwell
Bryan
Trant
Cobb
Dansby
Barron
McDonald
Palermo
Andrews
Boriskie
Griffin
Ruth Wilcox
Yell
Jessie Myrtle Hensarling
Marguerite Grant
Trent
Conroe
Edge Field
Campus Study Club Debates Ballot Use And Local Civic Issues
The Campus Study Club held its final meeting of the year on Election Day to discuss voting. Led by Mrs. T W Leland, the program covered ballot use and included talks on the American constitution and the Australian ballot. The group approved a $5 donation to the Wilson Memorial Building at Mary Baldwin College, planned to enter Home Grown flowers at the State Convention in Dallas, and endorsed the mockingbird as the state official bird alongside the bluebonnet. Mrs C H Winkler will attend the State Convention representing the club.
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Campus Study Club
T W. Leland
J. C. Thomson
Ernest Langford
Bryan
Wilson Memorial
Mary Baldwin College
Dallas
Division of Birds and Flowers
C. H. Winkler
Steep Hollow Woman Wins State Fair Pickle Prize
Mrs. J. M. Clary of Steep Hollow won first prize for sweet pickles at the State Fair, according to Home Demonstration Agent Miss Abbie Sevier, correcting an earlier report that had him named for second prize.
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Abbie Sevier
J. M. Clary
Steep Hollow
Evangeline study boosts seventh graders at Bryan
Bryan Grade School notes Evangeline studied by seventh grade English class with Hawthorne’s plot linked to Acadia and Grand Pre. Sixth grade picnic derailed by rain featured oven baked wieners and fruit. Card shows student reports on plays, health scores, and a theater club event with several named students.
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Evangeline
Longfellow
Hawthorne
Acadia
Novia Scotia
Sister of
Mercy
Shirlreed Walker
Fay Martin
Rhymes Made by the Fifth Grade
A short collection of fifth grade verses including Mother by Louise Dyer about the value of mothers and The Old Man by Ada Cheatham about an elderly man who marries for control, plus My Doll by Clara Terry describing a crying doll with sweet eyes and a kinder tone.
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Ada Cheatham
Clara Terry
School Pals Share Hallowe en Fun and Moves
Personal news from Miss Moran and Miss Pipkins rooms recount a picnic and Halloween crafts. The health nurse praised students with gold stars and gave soap bars. Seventh graders face algebra challenges while losing Marjorie Grayson and Kenneth Brogson, with two baseball injuries reported among girls.
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Miss Moran
Miss Pipkin
Lidiey Belle
Mildred Eudaly
Johnnie Mendle
Milton Elliot
Trina Gomez
Forrest Jones Jr
Pauline Melesky
Margie Ramsey
Alma Smith
Louis Tuck
Hugh Thurman
Africa
Ford
Kenneth Brogson
Waxahachie
Marjorie Grayson
Washington
Elizabeth Sloop
Ben
Marjorie Nelson
Teachers Issue Mixed Classroom Jokes In Old School Notebook
A fragmented dialogue shows students and teachers contending with grammar tasks and wordplay. Lines pair Mr Braden and others with misspellings, hominy, telegram poems, and classroom prompts. The tone mimics a light, informal school page.
Local Teacher Joins Bryan School Staff
A long established Bryan family welcomes a new teacher who grew up in Bryan and is a Bryan High graduate of 1921. She studied at Baylor College at Belton earning her degree in 1924, toured Europe, taught at Wellborn elementary, and now leads history classes with some arithmetic in higher grades.
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Bryan
Bryan High
Baylor College
Belton
Wellborn
Consolidated System of A. and M. College
Fourth Grade Plans Thanksgiving Fun and Decorations
The fourth grade club records a planned Thanksgiving party with fruits cakes and stories. They mention Halloween room decor with pumpkins owls and moons and a Friday club meeting led by President Rosie Kaplan.
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Rosie Kaplan
First Chapter Starts as Annie Mae Douchmaskle Reports
A fragment notes a classroom scene with a reporter voice for the first grade. The text mentions looking at items by the stove and a shift in health status as a group, signaling the start of a new chapter.
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Annie Mae Douchmaskle
Ith
Halloween Party Night At Annie Ruth Ware School
Leon Lobello was absent Monday due to his brother's illness. The fifth B Class works on fractions and a new reader. Students enjoyed Hallowe'en, attending Annie Ruth Ware's party with games and a spooky ghostly atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Lobello
Annie Ruth Ware
Road complaints heard in Brazos
Brazos residents along the Bryan to Pitts Bridge road report Pitts Lane 7 12 miles from Bryan impassable for autos. Secretary Eberstadt of the Bryan Chamber of Commerce notified highway engineer A McCormack, who promised immediate repair work. Allen Carr of a local plantation cites grocery deliveries blocked from Caldwell due to the road condition.
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Bryan
Pitts Bridge
Eagle Office
Pitts Lane
Sam Kk. Eberstadt
Brazos County
Allen Carr
Brazos Valley
Caldwell
Pitts
Bryan Beauty Contest Results Spark Fall Bloom Show
The Bryan Beautiful contest by the Civic Committee of the Woman's Club shows autumn roses and chrysanthemums thriving after a spring display that won prizes for Bryan residents. Planting advice urges bulbs, trees, and shrubs now to ensure next spring’s fuller display and ongoing civic beautification efforts.
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Bryan
Woman’s Club
Old Town
Bryan Woman’s Club
Dorn
Extension Service Club Meeting at Egan Home
The Extension Service Club met November 4 at Mrs. John T. Egan home with Mrs. C. O. Henderson as co host. Mrs. H H Williamson led the business session and plans were made for a lunch for rural women on November 18 served by the Episcopal Guild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Extension Service Club
John T. Egan
C. O. Henderson
H. H. Williamson
Episcopal Guild
Texas
R. R. Reppert
Stephen F. Austin
S. C. Evans
Reading
the Wonderful
V. Kk. Glazener
C of C Canning Contest Highlights Local Efforts
The Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce reports 16 entrants in Bryan contest with 7 351 quarts produced by 25 participants. Mrs. J M Conway of Reliance wins $50 for 478 12 quarts. county total 150000-200000 quarts valued at 60000-80000 dollars.
DeMolays radio address on Parents Day eve
DeMolay Bryan Chapter received notice from G B Sykes Grand Council that on Saturday November 18 at 6 10 p m CST Louis G Lower will speak to the DeMolays of the South on WDAF Kansas City The subject Your Greatest Assets Mother and Dad highlights Parents Day on November 15 Tune in at 365 6 meters for the DeMolay radio story
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Bryan
Order of the DeMolay
G. B. Sykes
Grand Council of DeMolays
Kansas City
Missouri
South
WDAF
Louis G. Lower
Lower
Reliance woman wins $50 prize in canning contest
Mrs. J. M. Conway of Reliance wins a $50 prize from the Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce for canning. She canned nearly 500 quarts with help from her daughter Edith. Her daughters Florence and Agnes joined the canning club after her initial interest, sparked by Extension Department at A and M College and Howell fairs.
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Bryan and Brazos County
Conway
J. M. Conway
Chamber of Commerce
Howell
I. M. Cook
Steep Hollow
C. P. Powers
Edith Conway
Reliance
College of Industrial Arts
A. and M. College
Howell Fairs
$100 Prizes Offered to Brazos County School Children
Brazos County Farm Bureau Cotton Association directs a contest with $100 in awards for essays on cooperative marketing of cotton. Funds will be split into multiple prizes to give all students in city rural and consolidated schools a fair chance. Details on topics rules deadlines and judges to follow.
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Brazos County
Coton
Cotton Bales Weighed In Bryan Report
Cotton wagon receipts in Bryan show 17 612 bales weighed in by close of business Saturday night. Farmers' Union reported 9 329 bales, Eden's Gin weighed 7 149 square and 1 134 round bales counted as half.
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Bryan
Farmers’ Union
Eden’s Gin
Houston Charged With Killing White Set for Trial
Judge W C Davis and F L Henderson traveled to Franklin for a trial date in the W S Houston case charged with killing Garrett White of Somerville. The case, moved from Bell to Robertson county after a prior hung jury, will be tried December 6 with state and defense counsel listed.
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W. C. Davis
Hon. F. L. Henderson
Franklin
W. S. Houston
Garrett White
Somerville
Robertson County
Bell County
Davis
Lud Williams
Waco
Warren Hilliard
Caldwell
Garland
Burleson County
Allen Lyles
W. W. Hair
Temple
Bowers and Bowers
Bush and Barton
Frank Woods
F. L. Henderson
Bryan
Great Interest In Poultry Show States Brazos County
Boriskie and Benson report strong local interest in the Bryan poultry show to be held December 9 12 and 11. The poultry directory promotes the event with prizes from W J Lawthe Milling Co Dallas and Universal Milling Co Fort Worth offering 500 pounds of laying mash for the top pen of six laying hens.
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V. J. Boriskie
C. L. Benson
Bryan
Brazos County
Brag Os County
A. and M. College
W. J. Lawthe Milling Company
Dallas
Universal Milling Company
Fort Worth
D. H. Reid
Methodist Society Met At College
The Methodist Woman's Missionary Society of College met with Mrs. M Hughes on Monday for the Mission Study class and Week of Prayer program. Thirteen ladies attended including W A Stone and Jennie Yates. Mrs Jesse C Thomson led the first Day of the Week of Prayer program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Woman's Missionary Society of College
M. ©. Hughes
W. A. Stone
Jesse C. Thomson
Mesdamea W. A. Stone
Jennie Yates
M. C. Hughes
D. T. Killough
W. N. Ivey
G. P. Grout
A. K. Mackey
J. ©. Thompson
J. R. McKee
C. O. Watkins
S. D. Snyder
E. G. Smith
R. P. Ward
Salvaged Cotton Sold After Parke Warehouse Fire
Salvaged cotton from the Parke warehouse fire was sold in Bryan to the Henderson Cotton Company of Houston for 2110 dollars. The price will be apportioned among insurance companies and uninsured owners, deemed fair by local cotton dealer John M. Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parke
Bryan Togay
Henderson Cotton Company of
Houston
John M. Lawrence
Health Officers Meet In Austin To Review State Health Work
The annual gathering of county and city health officers will be held in Austin on November 24 and 25. Dr. H Q Sappington announces an extensive program including vital statistics registration demonstrations by Dr C F Durham and lab demonstrations led by Dr Livingston Andersen. Examinations of food drug controls by Dr L H Golaz and discussions on water plants and sewage disposal led by state and assistant engineers will round out the meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
H. QO. Sappington
State Board of Health
C. F. Durham
Livingston Andersen
L. H. Golaz
Pure Food and Drug Division
W. M Ehlers
RE. G. Egwert
H. Muench
Bureau of County and City Health Officers
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Bryan Grade School News
Mary Jane Hall
Winona McNeely
Lucy Merka
Helen Brown
Hall
Frank McGee
Leila Griffin
Leila
Dorothy Graham
Dorothy
Ella Cinders
Ella
King Alfred English Club
Aline King
Velma Land
Kay Hassel
Patty Minkert
Jane Cavitt
Bobbie Hearn
Ervin Lenz
Annabelle Barnes
Mary Beal
Louise Dyer
Mr. Braden
Waldrops
Mrs. Butler
Harold
John
Miss Hyman
Billy
Mr. McGee
Ethel
Frank
Joe
Mose
Sam
Miss Wilcox
John Hudson
Marjorie
Jane
Jarrett
Twenty-sixth Street
Main
Brazo
Bryan Apparent
Egan
Rountree
R. M. Kelly
East Texas Chamber of Commerce
Haswell
Entertainment Committee
College
T. O. Walton
Juanita Sprott
Extension Service
Walton
Benson
J. ©. Penny Co
E. R. Bryant
Ike Ashburn
F. C. Bolton
Wilson Bradley
W. H. Cole
J. N. Dulaney
Eugene Edge
H. O. Ferguson
W. F. Gelber
Tyler Haswell
J. Webb Howell
DeMolays
White
Methodist Society
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