Removal of State University From Austin Being Advocated
Special to the Bryan Eagle reports Emmett Thurman of the Dallas Democrat continues to urge moving the Texas State University from Austin. He argues Austin has outgrown the campus and that the university should be away from the Capitol city to avoid politics and high living costs for about 4000 yearly students.
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Bryan Eagle
Dallas
Texas
Emmett Thurman
Dallas Democrat
State University
Austin
Texas State University
Pioneers of Texas
State University At
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Capitol
Alvin Owsley Elected American Legion Commander
Alvin M. Owsley of Denton former Texas assistant attorney general was elected Commander American Legion at the New Orleans convention. Bill Degan of New York led the move for unanimity as the Texas band sparked pandemonium. Muscle Shoals resolution passed by a large majority reversing prior action.
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New Orleans
Alvin M. Owsley
Denton
Texas
American Legion
Bill Degan
New York
Owsley
Muscle Shoals
Drilling Recommences at Hewett Well near Normangee
A Normangee syndicate has taken over the Hewett well near Normangee Texas after five months of suspension and began drilling today. The site lies on the north edge of a large lignite formation crossing Madison county. Also noted are arrivals of Miss Nettie Lancaster and Miss Gladys Lancaster from Brownwood to enter Vida Maria Academy and Miss Clennine Carroll visiting from Rock Prairie for shopping.
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Normangee
Texas
Hewett
Hewitt
Madison County
Nettie
Gladys Lancaster
Brownwood
Vida Maria Academy
Clennine Carroll
Rock Prairie
Red Cross Roll Call Planned by Bryan Chapter Leaders
Bryan Red Cross committee workers are organized for a city and county drive led by Chairman Oak McKenzie. Territorial assignments include residence areas with lists of volunteers such as Miss Annie Dearing Miss Callie Kern Mrs Jno M Lawrence and many others. Visiting days will be announced later as committees prepare to cover the town.
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Oak McKenzie
Bryan
Red Cross
Annie Dearing
Jno. M. Lawrence
Callie Kern
Houston Cole
Lola Wilson
J. E
C. A. Searcy
C. C. Vick
H. H. Williamson
R. S. McWhinney
R. B. Grant
J. J. Tatum Reported Ill With Dengue
J. J. Tatum is reported quite ill with dengue. The terse notice notes the illness and provides no further condition details or context.
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J. J. Tatum
What Will You Do With Jesus Sermon Audiences Question
Rev DeLay preaches at a Methodist revival with daily services and a Sunday program. He discusses Pilate, Herod, and the Jews, urging personal choice for Christ and warning against neutrality and church rut. He notes neglect of Christmas meaning and appeals for active faith.
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Delay
Jesus
Evangelist DeLay
Pilate
Herod
Christ
Bt F
Nero
Africa
Islam
Bethesda
Christ Jesus
Eight Men Die In Oklahoma Mine Blast
McCurtain Oklahoma October 20 Fight men were killed and four badly injured in an explosion at the Progressive Coal Company mine one mile and a half north of here this morning. The dead are Bill Taylor Burle Strouse Clarence Greenwald Walter Brashaw Bob Edwards John Sanders Everett Seaton. A W Irving was badly burned and in serious condition.
Budget trims spark gloom at Texas State House
The State Board of Control reports cuts in departmental budgets with no new positions or general salary increases. Education budgets face reductions after large requests, while restoration of higher salaries was widely urged by state school heads. About $6,000,000 is needed for new buildings across state institutions.
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The
Eagle
Austin
Texas
Statehouse
State Board of Control
Board of Control
Elaine Bizzell Chosen Queen of A and M Rodeo
Miss Elaine Bizzell has been chosen Queen of the Rodeo at A and M College to be held Friday October 27. Bryan and College girls will appear in the Spanish court scene with bright costumes, featuring a long list of participants led by Misses Tillie Bess Kyle Audrey Butler and Helen Downard.
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Elaine Bizzell
A. and M. College
Bryan
Tillie Bess Kyle
Audrey Butler
Elizabeth Wilson
Martha Rivers Allen
Texas
Rms
Rosemary June
Mary Fraps
Elizabeth Howell
Neville Higgs
Ather’né Sangster
Dorothy Davis
Violet Short
Estelle Sparks
Ethel Walton
Jacque Smith
Belle Gainer
Juliette Castles
Miss Munson
Truitt Preaches at First Baptist in Bryan
Rev. Geo W Truitt pastor of Dallas First Baptist spoke in Bryan on the Clean-Up Campaign for the 75 million fund. A large and appreciative congregation greeted him and a substantial sum of money was raised at the meeting.
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Geo. W. Truitt
First Baptist Church of
Dallas
United States
First Baptist Church
Bryan
John A. Held
Dr. Truitt
Brooks Seeks Beaumont Home for Friendless Dogs and Cats
In Beaumont Texas T D Brooks proposes creating a shelter for stray cats and dogs if the city commission supports him. He notes about 150 cats are fed daily to the incinerator and recalls his earlier dog shelter funded during a mad dog scare. The piece also mentions a sister-in-law’s death and funeral plans in Corpus Christi.
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Beaumont
Texas
T. D. Brooks
Brooks
Pasteur Institute
Reverend Thompson Recovers From Dengue Attack
Rev. C. B. Thompson, pastor of the Free Baptist church, has fully recovered from a recent dengue illness, according to church officials.
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C. B. Thompson
The
Free Baptist Church
Fort Worthman Testifies on Mayfield Campaign Funds
Fort Worthman James P. Strughan testified in Corsicana that about 850 dollars were raised and spent by him for local campaigning and none of it went to Mayfield or his campaign. The injunction seeks to keep Mayfield off the statewide senatorial ballot.
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Strughan
Corsicana
Mayfield
Supreme Court At
Austin
Dallas Court of Appeals
Associated Press
James P. Strughan
Fort Worth
Earle B. Mayfield
Straughan
Iaintiff
D. E. Leday
Supreme Court
Dallas
Court of Civil Appeals
State Supreme Court
Staples
United States
Brazos County Sunday School Convention at Edge
The Fall session will be held in Edge's new auditorium on the fifth Sunday in October starting at 10 a.m. Delegates will enroll and reports cover enrollment, weekly attendance, weekly Bible readings, Bible possessions, year’s collections, and other work. A round table will discuss needs and improvements with ten minute max speeches.
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Brazos County
Edge
S. S
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