Republicans Seek Nine Texas Seats in Congress
A nine member Texas Republican slate targets Congress this fall led by Harry Wurzbach in the 8th District and Floyd S. Harry in the 4th. John N. Garner faces Jen G. Watson in a tariff driven race, while Sam Rayburn draws Floyd S. Harry in a battle for the 4th District seat.
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Congress
Austin
Oec
Texas
Harry Wurzbach
Seguin
Jen G. Watson
Young Federttorney
Brownsville
John N. Garner
Watson
Garner
Rio Grande Valley
Hebbronville
Thompsonville
Carrizo Springs
Floyd
Harry
Farmersville
Sam Rayburn
Bonham
Claude Hudspeth
el Paso
Mitchell Walrop
del Rio
R. Ewing Thomason
Thomas A.clarke
Hatton W. Ners
George Seydler, Sr
J. J. Mansfield
W ©. Witehey
Blican
Giles Williams
S. E. Fisa
Marvin Jones
Brenham Car Crash Injures Several Passengers
Mrs Giddings drove a Packard that overturned on the Burton highway near Brenham injuring herself, D. C. Giddings, E. C. Wehmeyer, and Mrs Arno Navratil. Giddings suffered a broken collar bone and minor wounds while others had slight injuries. Navratil received a head bruise and minor hurts as the party sought care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.C. Giddings
Packard
Prices Edge Higher for Rails and Industrials in September
The University of Texas Bureau of Business Research index shows average prices for rail and industrial stocks rose in the first four weeks of September compared with August close, though the 27 September break pushed many to near year lows. Rails led the gains with one index rising from 111 in mid August to 140 in early September, then easing to 123.75 by late September amid thin trading.
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Austin
University of Texas Bureau of Business Research
Birthday Surprise Honors Eastern Star Mother in Bryan
Mrs. Rosa Stubenrauch longtime chaplain and adopted official mother of Bryan Chapter No. 222 Eastern Star was the honoree of a Monday evening birthday surprise after a regular meeting in the Masonic building. A pink embossed cake with 16 candles, fruit punch, and many gifts awaited her as Oak McKenzie and other members offered wishes for her health and happiness.
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Rosa Stubenrauch
Bryan
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic
Bryan Chapter
Stubenrauch
Oak McKenzie
County Clubs Draw For Home Talent Play Contest
Brazoe county rural communities enter a home talent play tournament during the Legion Fair weekend. Drawn placements announced for Thursday night events set to determine entries for the fair programs.
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Brazoe County
Legion Fair
Forlows
Let It Be the High Privilege to Build Rural Civic Pride
Brazos County Boys and Girls Club Department urges communities to showcase farm and home exhibits. Citing Dr. Seaman Knapp, the article promotes rural pride and the Texas A and M seven point program. It urges coordinated effort, active participation, and careful note taking at the fair to drive progress.
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Brazos County
America
Seaman A. Knapp
Texas
Brazos 4 H Club Boy Demonstrates Corn Profit Triumph
Ernest Sample of Tabor wins a Dallas State Fair trip after a one acre corn demonstration under County Agent C L Benson. His costs total 27.65 with 92.05 income and 64.40 net profit, compared to a cotton demo yielding 67.05 net from 41/2 acres, highlighting corn plus fodder and seed as a stronger Brazos county profit path. The report compares labor costs, fertilizer, and market prices, urging diversified farming and soil fertility.
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Ernest Sample
Tabor
Dallas
Texas
Fair Grounds
Ernest
CL. Benson
Benson
Podria
Brazos Bottom
Bryan
Brazos County
Community Tournament Promises Cash Prizes and Exhibit Classes
Friday night events at King’s Highway and Steele’s Store in Kurten and Smetana and Saturday night at Edge and Steep Hollow will award $10 for first and $5 for second prize with funds proposed for royalties on future plays. Rural schools fair exhibits are split by teacher count with prizes of $15, $10, and $5 for first through third in each class, arranged on the Convent’s third floor.
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King’s Highway
Steele's Store
Kurten
Smetana
Edge
Steep Hollow
Former Bryan Pastor Returns to North Zulch Free Baptist
Rev. B. Thompson began his fifth year of pastorial work at the Free Baptist church in North Zulch after a unanimous call. He formerly served in Bryan and aims for a landmark year of growth and activity for Free Baptists in the area.
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Bryan
North Zulch Free
North Zulch
B. Thompson
The
Free Baptist Church
Thompson
Rev. Thompson
Goose Creek Residents Oppose City Name Change
Goose Creek residents organize as Taxpayers Protective League to oppose renaming the town to Southport. The group will also oppose a charter amendment to raise bonded debt, said I W Gregory, secretary.
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Houston
Goose Creek
Southport
Taxpayers Protective League
I. W. Gregory
Plan Tomato Crop Meeting Sets 1981 Planting Action
Oct 15 Laredo reports a mass meeting of Jim Hogg county farmers is called for October 31 to decide on planting a large tomato acreage in spring 1981. Also offered for sale are chicken houses hens chicks pullets a bulldog a washing machine and household goods through Rev Hugo Roitsch Kurten Tent.
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Laredo
Jim Hogg County
W.L
W. IL
Hugo Roitsch
Kurten
Baylor and Aggies face off in Southwest Conference opener
Baylor Bears optimistic about a winless target against SMU while Aggies recover from recent losses. Pat Wallace gains attention at Rice under Meagher as Schmidt deploys sophomores against Texas A&M. Owl and Razorback previews frame the weekend clashes with Allen Academy and New York Yankees notes closing the roundup.
Reorganization of Brazos County PTA Council at Bryan court house
At Bryan court house Tuesday afternoon the Brazos County PTA Council re organized for the new year with Mrs A Searcy as county council chair. Reps from numerous schools and rural teachers attended along with Bryan and College Station leaders. The meeting opened with a prayer by H L Durham. Mrs Maxwell of Waco district president and Mrs Leicke state vice president outlined district and state plans. New officers elected include vice chairwoman Mrs Walter Lawless secretary Mrs D B Cofer treasurer Mrs S S Snyder. Current balance was reported as 2.00 and committees on Extension Education Health Recreation Library reported. The council aims to establish a free county library in Brazos County.
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Brazos County
Parent-Teacher Association Council
Court House
Bryan
A. Searcy
P.T. A
College Station
H IL. Durham
Bryan City
Albert Buchanan
R. KR. Reppert
H. L. Durham
Dan Russell
W. B. Cline
County council urged to push free library plan
Mrs RE Leicke and Mrs Albert Buchanan led a motion urging the 1980 81 county council to continue efforts toward establishing a free county library in cooperation with local clubs and organizations. The plan was carried as PTA leaders spoke on parent teacher work and the value of Christian homes for youth.
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RE. O. Leicke
Albert Buchanan
Searcy
Jno. Maxwell
Parent-Teacher Association
Court House
P. A
Unique Exhibit At Brazos Fair Guides Vocational Class
A standout display at the Brazos County Fair in Bryan focuses on the Texas A and M College vocational class. It features instructional booths on feeding for egg production and related agricultural topics, highlighting student efforts and practical demonstrations during October 6 7 8.
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Brazos Fair
Bryan
Texas A. and M. College
Vocational Agriculture Exhibit Showcases Farm Efficiency Ideas
Students training to teach vocational agriculture present a miniature farm home watering system with windmill storage tank kitchen bathroom and septic tank. Poultry dairy and soil improvement displays highlight culling for egg production feeding cost savings milk quality and terrace farming with cost per acre data from the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station.
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Texas Agricultural Experiment Station
Brazos County
The
Bryan Daily Eagle Want Ad Column Summary
Bryan Daily Eagle ad column lists items for sale and services available. Classifieds include household goods, furniture, tools, vehicles, employment notices, and rental listings. Readers contact sellers through provided phone numbers and addresses in the issue.
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Bryan Daily Eagle
College News Notes on Visits and Health Updates
Dean and Mrs. Bolton return from Beaumont on official business. George Fraps Jr and family visit, as Dr. Fraps attends the Association of Official Agricultural Chemists in Washington DC through next week. Multiple campus visitors and lectures continue, plus a Bryan hospital report on Dean Chas. Pur year after a partial stroke. Brazos County A M Mothers Club to meet Friday to plan the state convention on campus October 25. Conner and Jackson to Dallas for the Feed er-Breeder banquet at the Adolphus Hotel Thursday night.
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George Fraps Jr
G.S. Fraps
Fraps
Association of
Washington, D. C
Tonerroy
Washington
Bryan
Brazos County
M. Mother's Club
F. E. Siesecke
A. and M. Mothers Clubs
A. B. Conner
A. D. Jackson
Experiment Station
Dallas
Adolphus Hotel
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Associated Press
Sumners
C. A. Burress
Community Party
Senate
House
Reno Eickenroht
W. K. Hopkins
A. J. Wirtz
Carl C. Hardin
Hardin
Fred Minor
Edgar A. Witt
Brenham
Brazos County Boys’ and Girls’ Club Department
C. L. Benson
Lucy Givens
Brazos
BY Nell Bentley
Beck
M. U
Ss. M. U
Baylor Bears
Baylor
Mustangs
Baylorites
Matty Bell
Aggieland
Maroon and White
Aggies
Frogs
Aggie
Jack Meagher
Rice
Pat Wallace
Pat
Allen
Joel Hunt
Marshall College
Marshall
Siki Sykes
Blinn Bulldogs
Wallace
Meagher
Francis Schmidt
Schmidt
Kyle Field
Northern Daily
Razorbacks
Fayetteville
Parkers
Fayettville
Owls
Allen Academy
Sam Houston
Wilson
Yankees
Joc McCarthy
Col. Ruppert
McCarthy
Chicago
P. T
College News
Dean
Mrs. F.C. Bolton
Beaumont
Dean Bolton
N. F. Rode
Extension Service Club
College Park
Rode
Jas. Rees
Mary Anna Grimes
George Long
Knox Walker
Prairie View
Luther Jones
Waco
Mrs
Fred Brock
Angietild
Guy Adrianee
Prof
Adrianee
H. Winkler
the Grove
Dean Winkler
C. A. Winkler
Norman Anderson
Texas Synod of the Presbyterian Church U. S
Big ‘Springs
Ed Brewster
Mexico City
W. H. Thomas
Brewster
Bess Spence
D. W. Spence
Shay
Montgomery Ward & CO
Bryan, Texas
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