Turkeys On Market and Farm News From Brazos County
County Agent C. L. Benson reports light turkey storage, high prices likely for Thanksgiving, and urges fair compensation for farm women. He highlights poultry profits in Brazos County, a plan to sell highly bred calves, and notes on corn, peanuts, and cotton. He also urges club cooperation and farm education activities.
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Tgres Snd Farm News
C. L. Benson
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Washington D. C
Peter Fox Sons Company
Chicago
Brazos County
George P. Grout
A. and M. College
Bryan
Rain Damages Crops as Boone Prairie Sees Busy Week
Nov 17 Boone Prairie reports ongoing school progress under E D Cockrum and Misses Duncan and McCommick with domestic science and manual training. Several families visit relatives. a baby dies at seven months and is buried at West Boone cemetery. and sympathy is offered to the bereaved.
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Boone Prairie
E. D. Cockrum
Ruby Lee Duncan
May V. McCommick
Jewel Clay
Clay
Cockrum
Rex Woodall
Luzon
Ed Baker
George B. Ingle
Reagan
Eunice Baker
Will Maxwell
John Wood
Fairview
Jim Wood
Will Shipper
Pete Merryman
Solon
Louie Merryman
Houston
Mable Griffen
Ennis
Dock Richardson
Lois Baker
Ollie Mae
Edna Bray
Jim Brown
Grant Prairie
Charlie Bush
Goldin Mae Dowdy
Daisy
Bertha
Estelle Miles
Rambo
Franklin
Baptist Church
Henry Ellison
Wylie Carter
Claude Dowdy
Nellie Duncan
Coal Branch
Bald Prairie
J. P. Duncan
Lucille
Homer Connell
Paskey
West Boone
Mrs Brock to Attend Dedication of Mexican Girls School
Mrs J L Brock leaves for Taft to speak at the dedication of the Pres Mexican School administration building. The school, started in 1924 by the Southern Presbyterian Church, trains Mexican girls in industrial arts. Texas women contributed over 25000 with other Southern states pushing total gifts past 50000. Brock, a board member, helped locate the school and will address past achievements.
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J. L. Brock
Taft
Southern Presbyterian Church
Texas
Brock
Lutheran Church Services Sunday
Lutheran services will be held Sunday in English at 7 15 with Rev. Hugo Roitsch delivering the sermon.
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Hugo Roitsch
County Nursing Notes Child Health Conference
A public health nurse schedules a Child Health Conference for Thursday Nov 18 from 2 to 4 pm at the Court House. A Mexican child health conference follows Friday at 3 pm. The piece emphasizes school health linkages, eye ear nose throat checks, and benefits of health programs to reduce absences and improve learning.
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Court House
Health and cleanliness in schools guide child welfare
The article argues that modern teachers prioritize child health, aiming to prevent physical defects that hinder effort. It notes school health programs as a cost‑effective measure, essential for a child’s fundamental well being and ability to learn.
Public Health Nurse Plans Rural School Outreach
The public health nurse will focus on rural schools for the remainder of the year and into January. Inspections by the nurse and examinations by physicians will proceed quickly, with Kurten and other communities scheduled for visits to improve child health and gain parental cooperation.
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College Station
Kurten
W. F. Odom
Fickey
Kurten Lutheran
Kings Highway
Minter Springs
Bowman
Rye
Leonard
Providence
Longhorn Aggie Homecoming to Feature Pep Rallies
1500 cadets and students from the University and A and M College plan pep rallies and new stunts for the Thanksgiving game. The White section of 1500 coeds will lead cheers under Miss Anna Hiss, with Orange Jackets and bands from both schools. The A and M red and white handkerchief stunt and new features aim to outshine past years as homecoming events draw ex-students from across the continent.
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M. College
Anna Hiss
Orange Jackets
Longhorn
Aggie
A. and M. College
University of Texas
People’s Column on Trials and Justice Inequities
Judge Kavanaugh argues rights are unequal for the poor in court and death penalty cases. The essay contends influence, money, and status affect trials, verdicts, and penalties, urging uniform enforcement of law for rich and poor alike.
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Commonwealth
Texas
Kavanaugh
American
Commonwealths
Denmark
Secretary of Pecan Growers Visits In Bryan
Oscar Gray secretary of the Texas Pecan Growers Association visited Bryan with County Agent C. L. Benson and others to review proposed developments. He praised Brazos County’s opportunities for pecan industry along Thompson Creek Cedar Creek the Navaset and other sites.
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Oscar Gray
Texas Pecan Growers’ Association
Bryan
C. L. Benson
D. L. Wilson
Willard Chambers
Brazos County
Texas
Thompson Creek
Brazos Valley
Cedar Creek
Navaset
Card of Thanks for Support During Illness and Burial
The family expresses deep gratitude to friends in Bryan and Kurten for assistance and sympathy during illness and burial of their husband father and grandfather. Special thanks to Rev J J Kasiskie and Herman Sons Lodge for services and flowers. Grandchildren and relatives list present. L J Falgeau visiting Jeanerette Louisiana.
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Bryan
Kurten
J. J. Kasiskie
Herman Sons’ Lodge
Gus Stevener
John Beard
Ortho Wilson
A. H. Stevener
Arnold Stevener
Henry Stevener
Dallas
Herbert Stevener
la Mesa
N. M
Subscriptions Drive Through Local Chronicle Agent
Readers are urged to subscribe through the Houston Chronicle circulation desk, via the Postmaster, or by mail direct to the Houston office. Please mention this paper when subscribing.
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Chronicle
Houston Chronicle
Houston
Texas
Methodist Women Meet In Groups
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Methodist church met in four groups Monday afternoon. Group 1, led by Mrs. W. E. Neeley, discussed Matthew 24 and Moslem Women with one visitor from Iola. Group 3 at Mrs. J. E. Covey’s home covered mission study and Zone Meeting notes. Group 4 at Mrs. Albert Hanneman’s discussed Mohammed’s life, the Koran, and the Kaaba legend with nine members present.
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Woman's Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church
W. E. Neeley
Mesdames W. A. Deaton
J. B. Priddy
J. R. Edwards
W. W. Solomon
S. A. McMillen
E J. Jenkins
J. E. Covey
Sam E. Eberstadt
Dona Carnes
W. H. Cole
Anderson
R. B. Welch
East
Mesdames Dona Carnes
J. O. Tucker
C. R. Gardner
E. C. Harder
C. L. Eden
Albert Hanneman
P. H. Hengarling
H. N. Cochran
B. T. Poole
Mohammed
R. W. Downard
Kaaba
Cochran
Mesdames P. H. Hensarling
B. T. Poule
H. N
Fourth District F W C Pioneer Dinners in Waco Origin
The piece notes the Fourth District of the Texas F W C started the first pioneer dinner in Waco led by Mrs. Kate Friend and the first district breakfast by Mrs. Fred Robinson. It mentions headquarters moving to Washington near the General Federation and anticipates a profitable Port Arthur meeting under Mrs. Youngblood. It praises district officers and 89 counties and clubs.
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Texas F. W. C
Waco
Kate Friend
Fred Robinson
Washington
General Federation
Youngblood
Port Arthur
Chamber of Commerce
U. S
Texas schools and human touch quoted in address
The passage notes nearly 7000 members and eight endowed schools in Texas, including a girls school as the third largest in the United States. It invokes the adage that much is given much is expected and extols the human touch over material aid, highlighting the enduring value of kindness and conversation.
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United States
Texas
Penney company arrives in Bryan with local store manager
J C Penney grew from clerk to Bryan store manager as the Penney chain expands. Abilene and Bryan parent stores share ownership, with managers holding thirds. Founder J C Penney, age 56, started in 1902 and by 1926 has opened about 800 stores. He praises Brazos county residents and Bryan conditions as promising for business.
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Page
West
Texas
Penney Company
Bryan
Lions Club
Chamber of Commerce
Penney
J. C. Penney
Brazos County
Mr. Bryant
Marriage Solemnized at West 26th Street Home
At the home of Rev. and Mrs. Rk. E. Day on West 26th Street in this city, Wednesday evening, November 10, at 7 o'clock was solemnized the marriage of Mrs.
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Rk. E. Day
West 26Th Street
Ursula Chance and Harry Estill Wedding Notice
Ursula Chance and Mr Harry Estill wed with Rev Day officiating. The couple will reside at the old Estill home on South Parker Avenue. Many friends extend congratulations.
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Ursula Chance
Harry Estill
Day
Estill
South Parker Avenue
Estill Couple Receives Warm Congratulations
Mr and Mrs Estill receive congratulations and best wishes from friends and family as they celebrate a special occasion with heartfelt messages.
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Mrs. Estill
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