Pioneers in Genetics and Aviation Shaping Texas Legacy
A composite portrait of early 20th century Texas figures spans genetics research trailblazer work on herd improvement, and aviation promoter Col William Easterwood, rail leader John Hulen, Senator James Reed, and Democrat campaign leaders. It details their careers, military service, public office, and philanthropy, highlighting advancements in animal science and civil aviation across Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Love Field
Dallas
William E. Easterwood
Coste
Bellonte
Atlantic
Col
Easternood
Texas
Hongkong
Rome
New York
Paris
Bill Irwin
Jesse L. Easterwood
Army
Panama
Soviet Aeronautique of
International Aeronautical Association
Col. W. Kb, Easterwood, Jr
United States
Col. Kbasterwood
Wills Point
Marly
Death of R. B. Compton Shocks Bryan Family
R. B. Compton of Abilene died of a heart attack at home early Thursday morning. Funeral services were held Friday in Abilene with burial in the Abilene cemetery. He is survived by his widow Maude McMorris of Bryan a daughter Mrs. Joe Ellis and two sons R. B. Compton Jr. and Bill Compton of Abilene.
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Bryan
R. B. Compton
Abilene
Unbreakable Shells From Hen on Westex Farm
ABERNATHY Oct 13. A Bob Gould hen laid eggs with corrugated shells that cannot be broken by ordinary means. Gould displayed the eggs and noted the unusual shell texture would be hard to crack, comparing it to bending corrugated sheet metal.
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Westex
Abernathy
Bob Gould
Bob
Gould
Officers Named By Young Women Of Baptist YWA
The Creath Brazos Baptist Associational Young Woman's Auxiliary elected new officers for the year at its meeting in Iola Baptist Church. Elected: Councilor Mrs E E Nations Iola president Dorothy Covington Bryan corresponding secretary Lala Dean Randolph Bryan recording secretary Mrs Jack Reynolds College Station treasurer Izola Scott Iola reporter Alysse Sangster Navasota historian Grace Graham Bedias. The association includes Brazos Grimes Madison Montgomery and part of Walker counties. The Iola meeting was well attended with Iola hostesses.
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Iola Baptist Church
Creath- Brazos Baptist Associational
E. E. Nations
Iola
Dorothy Covington
Bryan
Lala Dean Randolph
Jack Reynolds
College Station
Izola Scott
Alysse Sangster
Navasota
Grace Graham
Bedias
Brazos
Grimes
Madison
Montgomery
Walker County
Iola Church
Houston Visitors Suspected in Bulldog Burglary
Police suspect visitors from Houston aided a burglary tied to bulldog supporters after afternoon trouble. Coach Pete Jones praised the football eleven as hard fighting and clean, though noting ongoing concerns.
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Houston
Bulldog
Pete” Jones
Riot Threat Ends With Citywide Police Precautions
After a mob attempted to invade a Friday game outside Houston, seven Houston youths were jailed on theft charges and later released. Protesters damaged Forrest Field and the Field house, with about 50 and 20 dollars in damages reported, while other youths were found with whiskey and freed. Police and guards stayed vigilant to prevent a repeat incident.
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Houston
Bryant
Forrest Field
Field House
J. H. Reed
Horace Reed
Bryan
92nd Milestone Passed Today by Grandma Baker
The 92nd birthday of Grandmother Rebecca Baker, grandmother of the Philathea Class of the First Methodist Sunday School, was celebrated by the class and the school during Sunday services. The class met at the regular hour and Miss Annie Dearing presented the outgoing president Mrs Cyril Luker with a token.
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Rebecca Baker
First Methodist Sunday School
Annie Dearing
Cyril Luker
Philothea Class Honors Mrs. Baker With Birthday Celebration
The Sun day School marks Mrs. Baker’s 92nd birthday with a welcome from Mrs. O. O. Henderson and a gift bouquet. A group and individual class photo follow as the auditorium audience and children sing Happy Birthday. Prof. C. N. Bethany praises Mrs. Baker, who receives a two tier cake with 92 candles.
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O. O. Henderson
Brazos County Cotton Ginned Up To Oct 1
Census Bureau data show 9 861 bales of cotton ginned in Brazos County up to October 1, down from 13 181 bales by the same date last year.
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Census Bureau
Intended marriage notice filed in Robertson County
H. T. Mallory and Floyd Foster both of Robertson county filed notice with County Clerk Jess RB. McGee of intention to marry.
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H. T. Mallory
Floyd Foster
Robertson County
Jess RB. McGee
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Xas
Inheti
Wick
Tock Farm
Unisin
M. S
Ohio
Wistis
Ty of Animal Pro - Society
Amer- Society of Zoolo- Genetics
Awe For
John Hulen
Centralia
Texas National Guard
Gainesville
Missouri- Kansas-Texas
Lindsay
Hulen
St. Louis-San Francisco
Chicago, Rock Island
Trinity and Brazos Valley
Fort Worth
Denver City
Burlington System
Traffis
Denver
Denver Road
Frank F. Clarity
Palacios
James A. Reed
Missouri
Reed
Kansas City
Senate
Wilson
Hoover
League of Nations
World Court
League
San Francisco
Joplin
Dallas Methodist Hospital
American Legion
Texas Ranner
New Mexico
Old Mexico
Alvin Owsley
Owsley
Denton
Virginia Military Institute
University of Texas
London
England
House of Representatives
Denton County
Frm
Burpost
Storey
Stewart
Hie
On Springs
Bowie
Societe de la Legion d’Honneur
Polonia Restituta
Beta Theta Pi
Delta Sigma Rho
The
University Club
Lions Club
Warwick
John A. Hulen
James A, Reed
Col. Wme
Easterwood
Gage
Ciet
Ates. Poa
Baptist
YWA
Grandma’ Baker
Brazos County
the Globe
Chambray
Ralston
Globe D. G. Co
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