Texas Prison Board Chooses Simmons for General Manager
Lee Simmons of Sherman refused the Texas prison system post listing three home commitments. The Prison Board persuaded him to reconsider and extend his decision to December 10. Simmons had been elected to succeed W. H. Mead after the board announced the selection Monday afternoon.
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Associated Press
Houston
Lee Simmons
Sherman
Texas Prison System
Prison Board
Woodmen Circle
Consolidated Presbyterian College
Simmons
W. H. Mead
W. A. Paddock
Better sidewalks needed for Bryan postal extensions
The People's Column argues Bryan must improve sidewalks to secure free mail delivery extensions. Inspectors require usable sidewalks before granting expansions for new first class service, as residential areas with beautiful homes await delivery but lack of sidewalks could lead to refusals. Charles Myers.
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Bryan
Postal
Charles Myers
Thanksgiving Day gathering for Texas Longhorns and Aggies
A congenial group will meet Mrs. O. H. Astin for Thanksgiving Day to watch the Texas Longhorns play the Aggies. Attendees include numerous Astins from McKinney Hearne San Antonio Mumford and Dallas plus guests from Houston Waco Temple Port Arthur and Corpus Christi.
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O. H. Astin
Texas Longhorns
Aggies
F. D. Perkins
John Astin
McKinney
John Hill
Jim Emerson
Lovejoy Comegys
Will Astin
Jane Astin
Hearne
Jim Astin
Hazel Nell
San Antonio
J. R. Astin
Mumford
Barlowe
Dallas
E. E. Yeager
D. C. Nelson
Houston
W. P. Cooper
Waco
G. ©. Garth
Temple
Fk. O. Lengert
A. H. Carriker
FE. A. Roberts
Austin
Lucile Marriott
Port Arthur
Weather Outlook for Bryan and East Texas
The weather report from New Orleans covers Bryan and nearby areas showing cloudy unsettled conditions tonight with the outlook for Wednesday partly cloudy. East Texas mirrors the unsettled trend with tonight cloudiness and Wednesday partly cloudy. West Texas expects fair conditions tonight and on Wednesday.
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the Eagle
New Orleans
Bryan
East Texas
West Texas
Fourth Suspect Goes On Trial In Bank Robbery Case
Stinnett November 26 Torrance Popejoy the fourth man charged with theft in the First State Bank robbery Friday faced an examining trial today. He was arrested yesterday. Sam Jones and Jim Hodges, moved between Texas jails to avoid premature bonds, remain jailed after failing to secure bonds.
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Associated Press
Stinnett
Torrance Popejoy
First State Bank
Sam Jones
Dim Hodges
Texas
Newsboys' Friend Dies in Beaumont
BEAUMONT November 26 Dr J W Garth 62 widely known southeast Texas philanthropist and donor of a building to newsboys in connection with the new Y M C A here died today after a long illness.
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Associated Press
Beaumont
J. W. Garth
Southeast Texas
New Yorker recalls Bryan boyhood ties to A M College
Will R. Edrington of Fort Worth and New York, once Bryan residents, reflects on Texas A M College as his first love, recalling early friendships and H C Edrington’s role as the school’s first fiscal agent. He laments not finishing at A M and notes its growth and influence.
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Bryan
A-M
Institution
M. College
Will R. Edrington
Forth Worth
New York
W. 8. Howell
Edrington
University of Virginia
Texas A
H. C. Edrington
W. R
Texas growth fascinates east as census projection looms
United States Senator Morris Sheppard visited state officials in Austin and said eastern interest grows with Texas progress. He plans Thanksgiving at his Texarkana home and predicted the census will show Texas population between 5,500,000 and 6,000,000.
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Austin
United States
Morris Sheppard
Texarkana
East
Texas
Bayou Dragged For Fishermen That Drowned
Galveston November 26. The bayou near Galveston was dragged to recover the bodies of C. W. Oldham and Charles Hainkly who reportedly drowned while fishing Sunday. Hundreds join in the search as a hat worn by Oldham is found and an overturned boat is located.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Oldham
Charles Hainkly
Oldham
Jury Still Out In Ellison Case
The jury in the B. F. Ellison trial continued deliberations after receiving the case yesterday. Ellison and his father D. K. Ellison are charged with killing L. C. Calloway several months ago. the elder Ellison will be tried later.
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UANO
B. F. Ellison
Ellison
D. K. Ellison
L. C. Calloway
Roads Seen Good From North For Thanksgiving Game
C. R. Strance of Corsicana field manager for Lone Star Gas reports highways to Bryan in good condition after Monday drive on highway 6. If heavy rains do not arrive today or tomorrow roads will be excellent for travelers to the A. and M. College football game on Thanksgiving Day.
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C. R. Strance
Corsicana
Lone Star Gas Company
Bryan
A. & M. College
Mr. Strance
Car Wreck Crashes Near 25th Street Collision
Curtis Bullock and W. S. House escaped injury after a Ford coupe totaled in a collision with Mrs. A. L. Heubner’s car at the Washington and 25th street intersection. Heubner reported failing to see the oncoming vehicle as it struck hers and rolled over. The pair were en route to Candy Hill fire scene.
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Curtis Bullock
W. S. House
A. L. Heubner
Plan Dedication Of Woman's Club Sunday Afternoon
The Bryan Woman's Club will dedicate its new club house on East 27th street and Washington avenue with a brief Sunday service at 4 40 p m. The event includes a program and the presentation of gifts and memorials to the club, accepted by members. Only club members and their husbands will attend. The formal opening is scheduled for the following Wednesday at 8 p m.
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Bryan Woman’s Club
East 27Th Street
Washington Avenue
Woman's Club
Farmers to Meet Friday to Plan Terracing Work
County Agent C. L. season will lead a meeting with the county Terracing committee representing every community to plan demonstrations in the next month or two. About mid December Vernon Miller, a John Tarleton College graduate now with a grader maker, will visit the county to aid demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Season
Vernon Miller
John Tarleton College
Three Drown As Auto Goes Into Canal Near Orange
J C Doles 50, his wife 39, and daughter Marjorie 12 drowned when their car plunged into a canal near Orange. The Mercedes, Texas family were recovered at the scene with identification papers found in the water. Road crew helped recover the bodies. cause undetermined.
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Associated Fress
Orange
J. C. Doles
Marjorie
Mercedes
Texas
Bobbitt to Speak Before Bryan Rotary Club
Texas Attorney General R L Bobbitt will address the Bryan Rotary Club at the weekly luncheon and plans to stay for the Aggie Longhorn game at Kyle Field. He will be introduced by W S Barron and will spend time with him during his Bryan visit.
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R. L. Bobbitt
Texas
Bryan
Fire from gas stove devastates Candy Hill home
Fire destroyed a home on Candy Hill Monday evening when a gas stove exploded. Will Campbell, a Black resident, reported damage of about 40 dollars as wallpaper burned from the wall and bed clothing burned from the bed.
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Will Campbell
Candy Hill
Bryan Post Office Closed All Departments Thanksgiving
All Bryan post office departments will be closed for Thanksgiving on November 28.
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Bryan
A. and M. College Thanksgiving Broadcast Schedule
WTAW 1120 announces a Wednesday Nov 27 program from 11 50 a m to 12 20 p m featuring Thanksgiving remarks by Dr T Walton president of A and M College and college news notes by Curtis Vinson. Music by the A and M College Band directed by R J Dunn followed by 7 to 9 p m Pop night bonfire 6 30 to 8 p m and 8 to 9 p m broadcast of the Gilbert and Sullivan comic opera Pinafore from Samuel E Asbury home directed by C O Spriggs.
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Dr. T. ©. Walton
A. & M. College of Texas
Curtis Vinson
S. Music
R. J. Dunn
Samuel E. Asbury
C. O. Spriggs
Palestine Driver Fails to Stop After Fatal Crossing
Tom Murray 22 is jailed on charges of failing to stop and render aid after Elma Magee 20 of Palestine died in a traffic accident. Magee died last night crossing the street, increasing the year’s death toll to 86.
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Houston
Tom Murray
Elma Magee
Palestine
Miss Magee
Loss of $500 in Lone Bandit Hold Up
Cheyenne Wyoming November 26 The derailment of the west bound Union Pacific Portland Limited left 25 passengers on board with total losses estimated at $500. The lone bandit conducted a thorough search of all passengers and the top individual loss was $100.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Union Pacific Portland Limited
New 81-56 Highway Group Forms in Cuero
An organization to promote a hard surfaced Cuero to Ganado highway and a southern route from Houston to San Antonio was formed in Cuero. The 81-56 Highway association elected Cuero dealer C. F. Combs president and named a county director board to push steps along the Galveston El Paso project.
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CUERO
Ganado
Houston
San Antonio
Galveston
West Texas
Cc. F. Combs
Cuero Automobile
Galveston-El Paso
Snake Dance and Bonfire at Aggieland
Nov 26 Ag College Station event features snake-dance around the bonfire as the student body prepares for the Thanksgiving Day game with Texas Longhorns on Kyle Field. Judge Lamar Bethea will present the Longhorn case while Aggie yell leaders lead cadets and the 100 piece band.
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College Station
A. and M. College of Texas
Lamar Bethea
Bryan
Texas Longhorn Eleven
Longhorns
Aggie
Hop Reynolds
E. E. McQuillen
Students’ Association of
Matty Bell
Jupiter Pluvius
Longhorn
Bell
Fire insurance savings tied to Bryan fire prevention efforts
Bryan could cut fire insurance costs by reducing losses and thus remove the 12 percent penalty on policies if fire losses stay low through March 1, 1930. City manager J. Bryan Miller notes potential annual savings of about 12,000 for local policy holders and urges a strong fire prevention push during holiday season.
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Bryan
Old Line Insurance
State Fire Insurance Commission
J. Bryan Miller
Bryan and Brazos County
Special Trains for Thanksgiving College Football Rivalry
Sunny breaks bring hope for good weather as Bryan College prepares to host its Thanksgiving game with Texas A&M at Kyle Field. The annual rivalry promises a large crowd with about twenty trains plus many autos from both sides. Officials expect added interest from the stadium dedication and anticipate many visitors and rooters.
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Bryan College
Aggie
Kyle Field
John E. A
Flyers Fail in Attempt for Endurance Flight Takeoff
Las Vegas area flyers Trout and Smith landed at 2 55 am after 18 hours aloft as supply ran out. The endurance flight was forced down and contact was lost in darkness. A new attempt is planned for tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Nevbie Trout
Elinor Smith
Dunn Will Speak at State Meet on Band Music in Schools
Major R. J. Dunn of Texas A and M will address the Texas Music Teachers Association in San Antonio on Band Music in the Pit Schools. He leaves after the 4 th for the event, having helped organize a summer workshop for band masters and directors and supports public school band development.
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Dunn
State Meet
R. J. Dunn
Texas A. & M
Texas Music
San Antonio
Cotton Market Dips on Lower Futures Prices
The cotton market fell today with futures down 10 to 15 points. New ton quotes ranged from 16 3 4 to 16 1 2 cents as traders weighed demand and weather signals.
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Newton
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