Bryan Schools Expand Physical Education With Three Teachers
Bryan schools offer a comprehensive physical education course under Texas law. Since 1929 the program has grown from one teacher to three supervisors: Katherine Maxon at Bowie Elementary, Julia Schovajsa at Davis Elementary, and A. E. Jones overseeing high school boys. The curriculum progresses from basic games to advanced sports, tumbling, and gymnastics, emphasizing fitness, discipline, and self respect across primary to high school levels. The annual Brazos County Interscholastic League meet showcases students’ athletic development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Schovajsa
Bryan
Katherine Maxon
Bowie
Julia Schovassa
Davis
Maxon
Miss Schovajsa
Eohen FP
Austin High School
Ee A. E. Jones
Baylor Senior Louis Beard Elected President at Roll Call
Louis Beard, senior at Baylor University and 1932 Round-Up editor, was chosen class president for the spring term. He leads Baptist Students council and previously presided over the Baraca class at the university church. Beard graduated from Bryan High School in 1928 and entered Baylor as a freshman. He was named vice president of Brooks Hall Council recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Louis Beard
Baylor University
Baptist Students Council
Baraca
The
Baptist Church
Ids
Bryan High School
Baylor
Brooks Hall Council
Jury Convicts Ross Boatcallie of Liquor Sale
After deliberating, the jury found Ross Boatcallie guilty of possession of liquor for sale and sentenced him to one year in state prison. An appeal is expected by his attorneys Henderson and Hoyle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Boatcallie
Henderson and Hoyle
Brazos Citizens Invited to Texas Unemployment Meet
Governor R S Sterling sent letters to 159 Texas citizens including Dr T C Walton president of Texas A and M College Dr F E Giesecke college faculty member and J Webb Howell of Bryan inviting them to join an unemployment conference in Austin October 16 and 17 A 100 member advisory committee to the legislature on unemployment will be chosen with lawmakers and state officials named to cooperate
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
College Station
Texas
R. S. Sterling
Austin
T. C. Walton
Texas A. and
M. College
F. E. Giesecke
J. Webb Howell
J. J. Loy
Sherman
J. W. EB
HL. Beck
DeKalb
Carl C. Hardin
Stephenville
R. L. Reader
San Antonio
Roy Holder
Dallas
R. E. Sparkman
Italy
Eldred McKinnon
I. C. Colley
Elrdridge Moore
Growth Recorded In Church Work At First Baptist
The First Baptist Church of Bryan reports a strong year to the Creath Brazos Association. Pastor Rev. Jno L Wharton has led since January 1 1931 with total year contributions at 25415 including about 5000 for missions and benevolences. Debt on the church building was reduced by 7000 and the membership rose to 851 with 100 new additions this year. The Woman's Missionary Society led in activity and gave over 500 in gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church of
Dante Ce Society
Paving Planned In Waller To Be Done At Once
A hard surfaced highway from Bryn to Houston will be available this winter says John E. Blair division highway engineer. The 4 contract for the last ten miles in Waller county will be let at the October state highway commission meeting Oct 19 and 20. The paving is expected to proceed without delay to keep Highway No 6 out of mud throughout Waller county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryn
Houston
John E. Blair
Waller County
State Highway Commission
Jar of silver dollars pays college entrance fee
A Texas Aggie freshman carried a half gallon fruit jar containing 318 silver dollars to the cashier window to pay his college entrance. The family had saved the coins for years, making the largest silver transaction between the college and a student.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Aggie
Former Bryan Resident Elected Bankers Association Officer
Francis M. Law a Bryan native and banker now leading the First National Bank of Houston was elected second vice president of the American Bankers Association at the Atlantic City convention. Other officers include Harry J. Hass of Philadelphia National Bank as president and Francis H. Sisson of Guaranty Trust as first vice president. Law also serves as chairman of the Texas A and M College board of directors.
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Francis M. Law
Bryan
First National Bank of Houston
American Bankers' Association
Atlantic City
Harry J. Hass
Philadelphia National Bank
Francis H. Sisson
Guaranty Trust Company of New York
Mr. Law
First National Bank of Bryan
Texas A. and
M. College
Grimes County Old Settlers to Meet October 22
W T Neblett secretary of the Grimes County Old Settlers Association announces the annual meeting at Anderson on October 22 at 1 a m as part of the Grimes County Fair. The public is cordially invited and all eligible for membership are urged to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Neblett
Grimes County Old Settlers Association
Anderson
Grimes County
Neblett
Paul Patronella to Wed Beaumont Girl on Sunday
Paul Patronella and Miss Josephine Campise will wed at St. Joseph's church in Beaumont on Sunday morning October 18 at 10 30. A party will travel Friday to Beaumont for plans and a return wedding visit to Port Arthur and Houston before settling in Bryan on October 22.
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Paul
Jos F. Patronella
Francis Morrell
Joe Morrell
Beaumont
Paul Patronella
Josephine Campise
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Frank Patronella
John Patronella
Luke Patronella
S. M
Buyers for cooperative overbid for cotton here
Buyers of cotton not connected with the Texas Cooperative pay higher prices in this market than co op representatives. Monday cotton from the Chance and Mooring plantations sold by DNO M Lawrence brought about one half to one cent per pound more than offered by co op buyers after bale by bale inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Cooperative
Co-Op
Dno. M. Lawrence
Lawrence
Ex-County School Head Trial Date Fixed
I M Vance former county superintendent indicted for embezzlement surrendered to Sheriff Reed. Bond set at 1000 signed by Barron and Kosarek. Trial scheduled for Monday October 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. M. Vance
J. TH. Reed
Iris
W. S. Barron
Charles Kosarek
Mr. Vance
Humble Oil Cuts Pipeline Dept Hours to Five Day Week
Humble Oil and Refining Company reduces pipeline department workers to a 40 hour week to retain all affected staff. The move affects about 420 men with a plan to cover 507 workers, signaling a shift to a five day week while preserving the workforce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Humble Oil and Refining Company
Pipeline Department
Lrazos County 4-H Club Notes On Records And Exhibits
Julian Coronia of Steele's Store reported two bales of cotton from one acre and seeks a Dallas fair trip, but awards were issued from October records. Morris Williamson earns a trip to the National Dairy Show after visiting the Borden Milk Plant and reporting. Tony Noto named among five outstanding 4-H clubbers at Dallas Fair with 86 bushels per acre and $10.25 net. Community plans urge early fall garden seeding and meat canning drives aiming for 100 beeves countywide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julian Coronia
Steele’s
Dallas
Julian
Morris Williamson
St. Louis
Borden
Waco
Tony Noto
Community letters share news of gatherings and dances
A rural letter from Mike recounts: Emma Ruth and Joe Tobias and neighbors learn golf and Ina Powers sings with a beau. The piece notes school events, a county agent dance, tap numbers, and upcoming community programs every second Saturday. Visitors attend dinners at multiple homes.
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Pat
Begorra
Emma Ruth
Joe Tobias
Ellen Thompson
Arnold
Estelle Murray
Ina Powers
Ina
Bonnie Murray
Gertrude Barnette
Benson
Old
Ireland
Estelle
Old Lady
Community fair week meeting notes at Kings Highway
A joint i H Club gathering drew a large crowd as Lena Novosad led the meeting. Revelations included songs by high school girls, solos by Emmy Bryant and Fred Blazek, a play City Ignorance, and a talk by Rev. Ed J. Harris. Community exhibit plans were discussed by teachers Heath Bounds Moore and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s Highway
I-H Club
Lena Novosad
Emmy Bryant
Fred Blazék
Ed J. Harris
Bryan
R. C. Franks
Korea
M. College
Franks
John A. Heath
Bounds
Miss Moore
Normangee
Jmmy Beyant
Leona McDonald
C. A. Holden
Barbara Pearl
George Nash
Della
Lottie
Ed Sodek
Christina
Francis Herman
Social Visits Spread Through Local Homes Sunday
Churik and others visited the Novo home on Sunday. J V Skubal and Bryan visitors stopped by Rychlik home Sunday evening. Local guests from Bryan included Bounds Heath Novosad McDonald family L V Skubal Elle McDonald and Lena Novonad. Joe Schovassa from Bryan visited Seasta family. Pecena from Wheelock stayed with Wentercek families.
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Churik
A. C. Novosad
J. V. Skubal
John Rychlik
Bryan
Mr. Bounds
Heath
Jerry Novosad
Sam McDonald
L. V. Skubal
Elle McDonald
C. L. Novonad
Lena
Joe Schovassa
Joe Seasta
Pecena
Wheelock
Frank Wentercek
Community visits and family gatherings across Brazos region
Benchley News lists visits from Abram Sherrod of Houston to Henry Bowman, plus Mrs Dallas Watson and children from Bryan and Miss Billye Martin visiting. Numerous relatives from Cameron, Crosby, Navasota, Mumford, Franklin, Tabor, Rye, and Bryan spend weekends visiting R. H. Haltom and others.
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Abram Sherrod
Houston
Henry Bowman
Dallas Watson
Bryan
Billye Martin
Weddin McCall
Franklin
van Haltom
Oscar Wilburger
Birdie
Ray Haltom
Elby Sikes
John Haywood
John Calvin
Ellan Bess
Cameron
Rye
R. H., Haltom
Melton Rice
F.l Elliott
Ella Watson
Tabor
Joe Y. McNutt
Joe Y, Jr
R. H. Haltom
Haltom
Senators Clear Judge Price of Neglect Charge
The Texas Senate voted not to sustain six articles of impeachment against District Judge J Price of Bastrop. Counts on four articles were 19 to 11 against sustaining, one at 23 to 7, and a 30 vote negative on an article with no evidence presented. Absent senator was Benjamin Berkeley.
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Austin
Texas Senate
J. @. Price
Bastrop
House of Representatives
Senate
Benjamin Berkeley
Alpine
Judge Price
Woody Townsend
Bastrop County
John J. Burtschell
Lee County
Clint D. Lewis
Burleson County
John Carlisle
Burtschell
Beck
DeBerry
Hardin
Holbrook
Loy
Moore
Thomason
Cunningham
Nati Greer
Hopkins
Hornsby
Martin
A Patton
Senate Sines Die After Trial Hearings End
The Senate adjourned sine die after disposing of the trial with debates all day. It had spent the week returning after adjournment of the second called session on Oct 3. The House already voted the articles at the first extraordinary session last July. Attorneys argued on both sides throughout the day.
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Peage
Purl
Woodruff
Senate
House
Local Notables Visit. Church Leaders Attend Cameron Meeting
W. R. Holland of Edge visited here today along with Rev. Roy S. Hoellomen and his mother Mrs. J. C. Hollomen of Oklahoma City who are guests in his home. Rev. R. L. Brown of College Station Baptist joined them as they drove to Cameron for a Texas Baptists district meeting. Lamar Bethea of Brazos County Bar is bedridden at home and will miss work for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Holland
Edge
Roy S. Hoellomen
College Avenue Baptist Church
J. C. Hollomen
Oklahoma City
R. L. Brown
College Station Baptist Church
Cameron
Texas Baptists
Lamar Bethea
Brazos County
Suspected Swindler Ellis Jackson Given Suspended Term
Ellis Jackson pleaded guilty in district court to swindling a negro woman out of 100 dollars. He was sentenced to five years in state prison, but the sentence was suspended on the county attorney’s recommendation.
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Ellis Jackson
Cases Postponed in District Court Due to Attorney Illness
Cases against John Nicol and Josephine Goodman charged with possession of liquor and maintaining a nuisance were postponed. Also charged with theft of cotton, Henry Turner was moved to a later date. The postponement came after attorney Lamar Bethea fell ill.
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John Nicol
Josephine Goodman
Henry Turner
Lamar Bethea
Case Against Frank Wenzel Dismissed in District Court
The case against Frank Wenzel, indicted by the September Island grand jury for possession of Wyner, was dismissed in district court this morning on the motion of County Attorney Oak McKenzie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Weinzel
Wyner
Oak McKenzie
Goose Creek Meets Bryan Here Friday
Goose Creek seeks revenge against Bryan in a Friday night game at Forrest Field after facing Caldwell and Stephen F. Austin high schools. Goose Creek unbeatens, formed from Goose Creek Pelly and Baytown, boast 60 candidates and a stellar backfield. coach Rey James leads a top district 14 contender.
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Forrest Field
Brronchos
Caldwell High School
Stephen F. Austin High School
Goose Creek
Pelly
Baytown
Rey James
Doyle Coe
Sam Houston Teachers College
Elams
Coe
Lronchos
Bryan
Caldwell High
McGregor Show Prepares for Third Legion Fair Run
The McGregor shows plan a full carnival and rodeo program for the American Legion Free Fair opening on Thursday. Officials say the attractions will be conducted on a clean amusement basis with wild west bronc riding and other rodeo contests plus freak exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
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C. L. Benson
Lucy Givens
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Joe Bond
Fred Hale
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I. L. Yancey
Berry Risinger
Elmer Bullock
Joe Nell Bond
Hardy Thompson
Grandmother Jones
Benchley
Milton
Norma
Millican
W. H. Bullock
I. M. Cook
Billie Jean Hearn
Bryan Hearn
van Sickles
Missouri
Dixon
Kings Highway
W.C. Novosad
Wilson
Jewel Wilson
Lena Hengarling
John Ryeblik
Benchley News
Price
Bassinger
Townsend
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Perkins
Bell Crew
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Caldwell
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