Civics Committee to Plant Blue Bonnet Seeds in Bryan Park
The Civics committee of the Brazos County Federation of Clubs plans to broadcast Blue Bonnet seed in Sue Haswell Memorial Park this week. Residents may request seed by calling the committee chairman at 421. The group aims to establish a spring plant exchange after Christmas and welcomes contributions and suggestions for Bryan’s beautification.
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Pryan
Civics Committee
Brazos County
Bryan
Bryan Social Roundup Notes Visits and Travel
Mrs F Luckenbach Jr and baby Angela of Menard spend a fortnight with her mother Mrs Louise Smith. Robert Armstrong Jr went to Trinity on legal business and returns to Bryan this afternoon. Mr and Mrs S C Williams return from Austin. Mrs J Earl Porter of Caldwell visits Bryan for the day. Mr and Mrs K A Peters in Bryan on business from Harvey community.
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F. Luckenbach, Jr
Angela of
Menard
Louise IL. Smith
Robert Armstrong, Jr
Trinity
Bryan
Mrs. S. C. Williams
Austin
J. Earl Porter
Caldwell
K. A. Peters
Harvey
Friley Chairs Texas Rhodes Scholarship Committee List
Dean Charles Friley of Texas A and M College arts and sciences accepts invitation to chair the Texas Rhodes Scholarship selection committee. The unit is divided into eight districts. Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas, Alabama, and Oklahoma compete for two candidates per district, with four advancing within each district.
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Frank Aydelotte
Swarthmore College
Swarthmore
Penn
Rhodes Scholarship Trust
United States
Texas
Louisiana
Mississippi
Arkansas
Alabama
Oklahoma
Cyr Case Dismissed In Caddo Court
Judge T F Bell dismissed the district court suit of Dr Paul N Cyr to oust Huey P Long as governor ruling no cause for action. Cyr who is lieutenant governor recently took the governor oath claiming Long held office illegally since filing credentials to the United States Senate. Cyr said he would appeal.
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Shreveport
T. F. Bell
Caddo District Court
Paul N. Cyr
Huey P. Long
Dr. Cyr
Long
United States Senate
Cyr
Hoover Grandi Hold White House Parley on World Economy
President Hoover and Italian Foreign Minister Dino Grandi began a conference in the White House study on the world economic situation. They seek steps to lessen armaments and ease financial stress. Signora Grandi called her children in Frascati Italy promising presents from America. Three minutes cost 56 dollars.
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Washington
Hoover
Dino Grandi
Italy
White House
Lincoln
Signora Grandi
France
Simonetta
Frascati
America
Funeral Service Held Today For Mrs Frank Zumo
Mrs Catherine Zumo aged 55 years 9 months 13 days wife of Frank Zumo of Cameron Ranch died at the farm home Tuesday afternoon November 17 at 5 o clock after a ten day illness Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock from St Anthony Catholic church Bryan with Rev B Brain officiating and interment in Bryan Catholic cemetery She was born February 4 1878 in Italy and came to Brazos county in 1899 with her husband and family Survived by her husband two daughters Mrs Sam Palasota and Mrs Nunchie Salvate and two brothers
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Catherine Zumo
Frank Zumo
Cameron Ranch
Frank Zume
Sam R. Palasota
Steele’s Store
Nunchie Salvate
Bryan
St. Anthony's Catholic Church
B. Brain
Bryan Catholic Cemetery
Mya
Italy
Brazos County
United States
Boys and Girls Fine Opportunity For Investment at Brotherhood Meet
H. H. Williamson urged investment in youth at the Methodist Brotherhood banquet as nearly 100 men and women gathered for an evening of food and fellowship. He said our boys and girls are life’s greatest opportunity and urged focusing on opportunities over problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Williamson
A. and M. College
Jaspe
Methodist Brotherhood
Williams
Williamson
Texas 4-H winners announced for 1931 contests
Winners in the 1931 Texas 4-H Club contests are named by M. T. Payne and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Twenty one farm boys from across the state win free trips to the National 4-H Congress in Chicago, with nineteen hosted by the Santa Fe Railway and Armour and Company funding one trip, plus a gold watch prize from Thomas E. Wilson. The Texas winners depart Fort Worth on November 27 for Chicago, escorted by Payne and others.
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Texas
Fort Worth
Chicago
College Station
Extension Service of
Texas A. and
M. College
United State Department of Agriculture
Santa Fe Railway
Armour and Company
Thomas E. Wilson
Chicago Packer
Mr. Payne
Fred Dinan
The
Santa Fe
Galveston
G. W. Orms
Extension Service District
Gandhi Plans New Campaign to Aid India
Gandhi warned in Paris that if England does not aid India by December 4 he will return home to lead a more intense civil disobedience campaign. He may call a social boycott with Indians refusing to work for the government or Britons, and would hold meetings in temples and mosques if public gatherings are banned.
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Paris
Gandhi
England
India
School Band to Play at Community Club Meeting
The Bryan Public School band directed by Henry Locke will provide music for the community club meeting at Smetana Thursday night.
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Bryan Public School
Henry Locke
Smetana
Tunney Welcomes Son After International Tour
Gene Tunney and his wife Polly Lauder in Greenwich Connecticut announce the birth of a son. Both mother and child are reported well. Tunney, former heavyweight champion, and Polly who previously lived in Greenwich returned from a tour of the Near East, Russia and Europe.
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Tunney
New York
Gene Tunney
Polly Lauder
Greenwich
Connecticut
Social
Italy
Near East
Russia
Europe
Weather Outlook for Bryan and Regions
Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday for Bryan and vicinity. East Texas partly cloudy tonight and Thursday. Warmer in the northwest tonight. West Texas fair and warmer tonight.
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the Eagle
New Orleans
Bryan
Vicinity
East Texas
Northwest
West Texas
Red Cross Drive At A M College Brings Results
Major S R Hopkins chairman of the Red Cross roll call at A and M College was in Bryan reporting to county roll call chairman J Webb Howell on annual memberships and donations. He cited a strong campus response with many departments at 100 percent and plans to complete remaining departments.
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S. R. Hopkins
Red Cross
A. and
M. College
Bryan
J. Webb Howell
Major Hopkins
Tax Revision Plans Of GOP Are Finished
Washington November 18. The administration has practically completed its tax revision plan and will likely keep details secret until Hoover's message to Congress. Sec Mellon and aides finished their report to the president. Hawley of Oregon hopes an increase is unnecessary while Garner and Bacharach favor surtax and income tax rises in higher brackets.
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Washington
Pres. Hoover
Congress
Sec. Mellon
Rep. Hawley
Oregon
Ways and Means
John Garner
Rep
Bacharach
Pennsylvania
Death of Bryan businesswoman Miss Julia Parizek
The well known Bryan businesswoman Miss Julia Parizek died at 4 30 this morning after a recent operation. Born in Bohemia April 18 1888 she was 43 years seven months old. She came to Bryan as a child with her parents and lived with her mother Mrs Julia Parizek at their North Logan avenue home. She had held key roles in local business including secretary at J M Gordon Insurance, and had been active in Bryan since girlhood.
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Julia Parizek
Miss Parizek
Bonemia
Bryan
Pretty Good City Says Sheriff Held Four Prisoners
Sheriff J. H. Reed reports Brazos county jail holds only four prisoners the smallest number in months. One may be released soon while another seeks bond. He notes a peaceful community with minimal law violation and disorder compared with other areas.
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J. H. Reed
Brazos County
Baptist Young People Feast Delights with Turkey and Fun
The First Baptist Church Young People's Department held a Tuesday night banquet attended by about 100. Pat Newton presided, J B Stanford acted as toast master, and Tom Sweeney led group singing as entertainment and short talks sparked lively merriment.
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Young People’s Department
The
First Baptist Church
Pat Newton
J. B. Stanford
Tom Sweeney
Rotary Aims Discussed by Col C C Todd at Bryan Lunch
Col C C Todd spoke at the Bryan Rotary luncheon on the Aims and Objects of Rotary describing it as a service club that promotes fellowship and widens acquaintance. He argued that practicing Rotary service above self leads to greater personal and business success and goodwill among nations.
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Rotary
Col. C. C. Todd
Bryan
Col. Todd
Col
Todd
Service
Colored Lights To Be Installed For Turkey Day
City lights will glow for Thanksgiving eve and day as the Texas A&M and Texas University game draws crowds. Under City Manager Williams orders were issued to string thousands of bulbs along Main Street and Bryan avenues, creating a maze of color for visitors traveling to and from the classic.
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R. G. Williams
Texas Aggies
Longhorns of Texas University
Main Street
Bryan
Will Rogers Skewers Diplomats And Tours To Rome
Will Rogers writes from Beverly Hills criticizing steamship tourist rates for foreign diplomats visiting Washington. He recalls a London disarmament conference and mocks diplomats for chasing favors between France Laval and other nations. He likens their antics to jealous actors.
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The
Eagle
Beverly Hills
Cal
Washington, D. C
France
Laval
Oil Firms Face Attachment in Antitrust Suit
Dallas November 18. Sheriff Hood received writs of attachment ordering local property of the Magnolia Petroleum Company and Shell Union Oil Corporation seized to the value of 1 021 500 dollars until the January 4 hearing in Austin. The action stems from Attorney General James V. Allred's suit to oust 15 oil companies and collect several million dollars in fines for anti trust violations.
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Dallas
Hal Hood
Travis County
Magnolia Petroleum Company
Shell Union Oil Corporation
Austin
James V. Allred
Local Residents File Intention to Wed in County Clerk Notice
J H Martin and Tor Mae Smith of Brazos county F R Carpenter of College Station Florence E Ford of Lodi and Carlo Scambray and Angelina Nav ratel of Burleson county filed notice of intention to marry with County Clerk Jess B McGee Tuesday.
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J. H. Martin
Tor Mae Smith
Brazos County
F. R. Carpenter
College Station
Florence E. Ford
Lodi
Carlo Scambray
Angelina Navratel
Burleson County
Jess B. McGee
Deer Hunting Mishap and County Deer Kill Totals
Fredericksburg man Ernst Herbot was shot by a hunter who mistook him for a deer and may die. Eddie Ottmers was accidentally shot in the shoulder by his brother's rifle. About 500 deer have been killed in Gillespie County since the season opened.
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Fredericksburg
Ernst Herbot
Bear Creek
Eddie Ottmers
Gillespie County
Japanese Army Seizes Tsitsihar and Surrounding Cities
Tokyo reports General Honjo’s forces occupied Tsitsihar, capital of Heilu kiang, and moved against Chinese troops in Anganchi, Lungchiang, and Tsitsihar. Russian fear arises as Japan aims to scatter Chinese forces and reduce further danger in Manchuria.
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Tokyo
Honjos
Tistishar
Heilukiang
Russia
China
Anganchi
Lungchiang
Tsitsihar
Honjo
Japanese Delegates Press for Delay Amid Tsitsihar News
League of Nations in Paris reports alarm over Tsitsihar occupation seen as aggression. Some observers say Japanese delegates seek delay to aid an offensive, while Tokyo insists northern Manchuria troops only repair the Nonni river bridge.
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League OF Nations
Paris
Tsitsihar
Japanese League
Manchuria
Nonni River
Wurzbach Job Too Popular Says Garner
Representative John Garner argues the 14th Texas district has too many candidates with three Democrats Carl W. Johnson R M Kleberg and Thomas Miley facing one Republican Charles W Anderson. He urges a Democrat to replace the late Larry M Wurzbach to maintain Democratic control of the house.
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Washington
John Garner
Carl W. Johnson
San Antonio
R. M. Kleberg
Corpus Christi
Thomas Miley
Karnes City
Charles W. Anderson
Texas
Larry M. Wurzbach
House
Cotton and Grain Market Declines and Grain Prices
Cotton futures closed 8 to 19 points lower with local spot quotes from 5.75 to 6.0 cents. Wheat and corn prices show December through May futures with varying highs lows and closes across the period.
Progress Made in Battling Root Rot Told Bryan Lions
Dr. J. J. Taubenhaus of the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station spoke at a Bryan Lions Club luncheon on root rot research. He credited local Lions for pushing Texas funding and noted root rot, not pests, is the cotton problem.
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Bryan Lions
J. J. Taubenhaus
A-M
Bryan Lions Club
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station
Lion S. Maniloff
Taubenhaus
Lions
Lions Clubs of
Texas
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Texas Group
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van Horn
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Jarrett
Marfa
Presidio
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A-M College
Hawley
Mukden
Associated Press
Peiping-Mukden
Nar Mukden
Turkey
Will Rogers
OIL Company
Travis
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