Livestock Exhibit Moves Toward New Farmers Market
Bryan and Brazos County chamber boards vote to cover one third of the Farmers Market cost, about 3000 dollars, with county approval already given and Bryan city action expected. Legion fair reports praise the livestock exhibit and beef cattle interest among farm boys, top calf price 10.5 cents per pound, several calves sold to local firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan and Brazos County
R. W. Knight
Crockett Chamber of Commerce
Democratic Socialism vs Republican Capitalism Column
A discussion of the clash between Democratic Socialism and Republican Capitalism amid campaign turmoil. The piece notes that the terms socialism and capitalism are rarely used, while Leftist and Rightist labels dominate political discourse. Continued on page 8.
Rye 4-H Club Seeks State Honors in National Contest
The Rye Busybunch 4-H club led by Ida Fridel competes in the National 4-H Social Progress Program contest and awaits state results. It could win $100 RCA radio, a library, and a chance at a national trip to Chicago for its seven members with J. C. Lero highlighted as a top county member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rye Busybunch
C. L. Benson
Brazos County
Ida Fridel
United States
Chicago
J. C. Lero
U. S
New York
David Sarnoff
Radio Corporation of America
National Broadcasting Company
RCA Victor
Davis to Speak Armistice Day in Mexia
Judge W. C. Davis was chosen as Armistice Day speaker for Mexia celebrations by the Legion Post. The program includes an 11 oclock parade, a luncheon, and an afternoon speaking program. Davis previously spoke at a service clubs luncheon in Mexia and was praised, prompting the Legion to invite him as principal speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge W. C. Davis
Mexia
The
Legion Post
Judge Davis
Sally Rand
Legion
Resettlement Aid Offered To Needy Farmers In Rural Areas
Federal relief through the Rural Resettlement division provides limited aid for up to three months to farmers in dire need due to crop failures. Applicants in Bryan must file with the Reconstruction Administration offices in the Commerce building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Resettlement Administration
Commerce
Bryan
Grimes
Chas Dill Booth Blaze at Legion Fair Saturday Night
The Charles H. Dill display booth, a highlight of the Legion fair, burned Saturday night around 10 o'clock as Mr. Dill announced awards. Firefighters Ervin Smith and F. L. Ludwig tackled the flames and helped prevent panic while Dill finished presenting his awards.
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Chas. Dill Booth
Charles H. Dill
Mr. Dill
Ervin Smith
Dill Organization
F. L. Ludwig
Southern Pacific
Lamp Awarded in Fair Week Contest
L Jones of Reliance won an Aladdin kerosene lamp awarded Saturday night by Parker Astin Hardware at the close of a contest held during fair week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Jones
Reliance
Parker-Astin Hardware Company
Pistol Charge Against Jim Nowling Arises in District Court
Jim Nowling was charged in district court Monday morning with carrying a pistol. Officers described the weapon as long as a small boy's gun.
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Jim Nowling
Rural Legion Fair yields high quality exhibits at Eagle
Judges praised uniformly strong displays across divisions at the American Legion county fair. Despite poor crop conditions, exhibits matched top years with many cash awards. Winners include Victor Boriske, Jim Francis, A S McSwain, Oliver F Goen, Earl Presnal, Freddie Kindt and others in horse, mule, beef cattle, and cow classes.
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Legion Fair
Eagle
American Legion Free County
Victor Boriskie
Earl Presnal
Jim Francis
Calved
A. S. McSwain
C. F. Goen
Presnal
Oliver F. Goen
Carlie Kindt
Commissioners Wait For Kurten Canvass In Election Returns
A county commission convened to canvass Tuesday's national and state returns. Kurten reported two votes for Landon and Harris while 67 other ballots favored Democratic candidates. Kurten opposed the state dispensary proposal but supported the other five constitutional amendments.
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Ers Court
Kurten
Landon
Harris
Bank Night Prize Tax Hits Old Age Fund
Patrons at the Palace Theater must give 20 percent of weekly Bank Night winnings to the Old Age Assistance Fund under a new state levy. Example: a $200 prize would pay $160, with the $40 diverted to the fund. The theater must record gifts and report monthly to the Board of Control.
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Palace Theater
Board of Control
Davis Opens Court at Franklin on Monday
Judge W. C. Davis went to Franklin Monday morning to open the November term of district court which will run for five weeks. The grand jury was charged and at once went to work with County Attorney John R. Grace.
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W. C. Davis
Franklin
District Court
John R. Grace
County Officials Plan General Audit of All County Records
Brazos County commissioners move to audit all county books and officer accounts with a disinterested public accountant. They approve a Farmers Market project with up to 1000 dollars from county funds, city and Chamber share the rest. audit of the tax assessor-collector prompted the move. George A. Adams leads the Chamber’s City Development Committee presenting the market plan.
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Brazos
Bryan and Brazos County
R. Pat Patterson
Raymond Todd
Commis
Commissioners Court
The
Chamber of Commerce
George A. Adams
91 Year Husband Still Philanderer: Wife Uses Razor
An 81-year-old woman killed her 91-year-old husband with a razor and then hanged herself in Los Angeles on Monday. She left a note to police claiming the husband had long chased other women during their 60 years of marriage. Detectives termed it murder and suicide.
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Los Angeles
Charles
Anna Johnson
Frank Howard
William Beard
Accidental Shot Puts Bryan Man In Serious Shape
Willie Horn, a Mawhinney grocery clerk, is in serious condition at Wilkerson Memorial Clinic after an accidental self shot while hunting on the Lewis ranch near Hall's Lake. His automatic shotgun discharged as he set it down, injuring his left shoulder and lung.
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Willie Horn
Mawhinney
Wilkerson Memorial Clinic
Lewis Ranch
Navasota River
Hall’s Lake
Horn
Oliver Tucker
Tucker
Oliver
Funeral Service For Well Loved Resident Friday
Funeral services for Mrs. E. S. Wickes were held at the home of her daughter Dr. and Mrs. L. O. Wilkerson on East 31st Street. She died Thursday after a month of illness and pneumonia. The service included remarks by Rev. W. B. Breazeale and Dr. W. H. Andrew. Interment at the city cemetery followed a flower-filled ceremony. Surviving are her husband E. S. Wickes three sons John Maxey Henry G. Wickes and two daughters Mrs. W. C. Mitchell and Mrs. L. O. Wilkerson. Pallbearers were her three sons two sons-in-law and Chester Higgs. Out-of-town mourners came from Houston.
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Bryan
E. S. Wickes
L. O. Wilkerson
East 31St Street
W. B. Breazeale
College Avenue Baptist Church
W. H. Andrew
First Baptist Church
Anne Eliza Wickes
Cole Spring
Gillette
Cedar Bayou
Galveston Bay
John
Maxey Wickes
Houston
Henry G. Wickes
San Antonio
W. C. Mitchell
McCulloch-Dansby Company
Maxcy
Henry Wickes
Red Cross Roll Call Plans Progress in Brazos County
E R Bryant and J D Benson led committee meetings at City Hall to finalize the Armistice Day through Thanksgiving Membership campaign. Rural chairmen named. Bryan schools, military academy, parochial schools participate. WTAW will air daily Red Cross appeals. goal 900 members. Armistice Day parade float. Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts to assist. Red Cross benefit game set for November 19 at Forrest Field.
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E. R. Bryant
Red Cross
J. D. Benson
Brazos County
Bryan
Military Academy
College
Shirley Temple
WTAW
A. and M. College
Ole Mortenson
Girl Scouts
Boy Scouts
Forrest Field
Bryan Colts
Willow Hole
S. M. Brown
Haa
Former Resident Blanche Boyett Williamson Dies
Former resident Blanche Boyett Williamson passed away suddenly in Humble from acute asthma. Funeral arrangements set for 4 p.m. at the LaHatte home 3000 College Avenue Bryan with Dr. W H Andrew officiating. She leaves three sisters, two brothers, and a granddaughter Mrs Max Layne of Houston.
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Fuller Williamson
Blanche Boyett
Humble
LaHatte
B. H. Knox
Charles Ramsey
Ivan Boyett
Bryan
Missouri Pacific
College Avenue
W. H. Andrew
First Baptist Church
Max Layne
Hounston
Mesdames la Hatte
Ramsey
Knox
T. R. and
Ivan
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