Brazos County Delegation Secures Highway 21 Letting
A Brazos county delegation told the Texas Highway Commission they would finance part of the cost for dirt and drainage work on Highway 21 from Bryan to Navasota. The commission plans letting the project soon with federal aid covering the balance, including bridge work over Little Brazos and Navasota rivers.
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Bryan
Navasote Riv
Ie Highway Commission
Brazos County
Eits
Ge A
McSwain
Bar
Dist Legisla
Lee J. Rountree
den Alice
Barron
R. Williame
Texas
Commission
Brazos Nly
Coun
Brazos Coun
Little Brazos
Navasosivels
Brazos Delegat
United States East of Roads
G. Wickline
Highway Commission
Izos County
Brazos
Fuob
Highway Commission Monand
Imtas
Was
Pas
Parks Furniture Building Remodeled Into Modern Storefront
The Parks Furniture Building has been completely remodeled by EF Parks For Company, giving the store a modern overhaul. A brick facade with large glass windows showcases new displays, interior galleries, and a refinished interior, presenting the appearance of a new building.
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EF. Parks
E Company
Forn& Possible
Jacob Boriskie and Miss Jose ne Krysienski Married at St Joseph
Jacob Boriskie and Miss Jose Krysienski were married today at St Joseph Catholic Church with Rev J Essner officiating in a beauty ritual service of the church. Both were raised in Brazos County and a large circle of friends wishes them well as they begin their new life together in their home here.
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Jacob’ Boriskie
Josene Krysienski
St. Joseph’s Holic Church
Rev
J. Bessner
Sv. Boriskie
Brazos County
Avid
Right of Way on No 21 Brazos County Projects Discussed
Chamber of Commerce directors met to plan speeding completion of the No 21 highway right of way into Bryan. County Judge A S McSwain reported the state highway commission may award the contract soon. A special committee to assist was discussed, and advertising Texas A M College in state almanacs was referred to the Educational committee. County fair results and livestock feed emphasis were also noted.
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Brazos County
Bryant and Brazos County Chamber
Commerce
A. 5. McSwain
State Highway Commission
Caay
Bryan
McSwain
W. S. Higgs
Soils Commissioners Court
Chamber of Commerce
de TO. Walton
Texas A. Aie M. College
Educational Committee
Walton
Texas A
Bh. Allen
Allen Academy
Luke Patronella
Luke and
Charley
College Stagation
W. C. Mitchell
R. V. Armstrong
Wilmer McCullough
C. L. Beason
Legion States
Me‘ Sul?lough
Benson
Eagle Wins Groceries Basket Guess at Free Fair Booth
At the American Legion Free Fair Luke and Charley grocers’ booth drew a popular prize basket of canned peas pears flour and meal. Visitors guessed the grocery total. three correctly priced it at 2.14 dollars and a child drew the winning slip among thousands who entered.
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American Legion Free Fair
Luke
Charley
Local couples file marriage interview notices
Four couples from the county filed notices of interview to marry with County Clerk Jess B. McGee on Monday. The pairs include Cc. C. Brewer of Navasota with Jewell Starks of Brazos county Edward Griffin with Lizzie Finley and Reuben Buchanan with Idella Volk.
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Cc. C. Brewer
Navasota
Jewell Starks
Brazos County
Edward Griffin
Lizzie Finley
Reuben Buchanan
Idella Volk
Jess B. McGee
Co op Receives 10 446 Bales of Cotton in Brazos County
The Texas Cooperative Association reports 10 446 bales of cotton received and shipped to the seasonal pool after cash advances to shippers. The cooperative offers benefits including no grading charge, saving farmers about 5 000 dollars on the quantity, and a 50 cent saving per bale.
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The
Texas Cooperative Association
Brazos County
Low Freight Rate Extended to March 31 for Drought Areas
The Interstate Commerce Commission extended reduced freight rates one third off for shipments of livestock feeds water and other necessary articles to and from eighty two drought stricken Texas counties until March 31 1951. O B Martin chairman Texas Drought Relief Committee says the extension will aid thousands of needy farmers and ranchers.
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College Station
Texas Drouth
Interstate Commerce Commission
O. B. Martin
Texas Dreuth Relief Committee
Texas Committee
Martin
Bryan Bears Dominate Anderson Hi for 31–0 Victory
The Bryan Hi Bears, representing the negro high school, won their second game of the season by defeating Anderson Hi of Austin 31 to 0 at West Side Park. Scoring two touchdowns in the first half and three in the second, the Bears were led by Mason, Thomas, K. Scott and Davis in the backfield with Roan at center. They prepare to host Phyllis Wheatley High School of Houston on October Bh.
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Bryan Hi Bears
Anderson Hi
Austin
Bears
Mason
Thomas
K. Scott
Davis
Roan
Phyllis Wheatley High School
Houston
Potter to Speak On Humanism to A. & M. Seminars
Dr. Charles Francis Potter of New York City will lecture under Science and the Social Science Seminars in Assembly Hall Thursday evening November 13 at a listed hour. He will discuss The Rise of Humanism and his career spans Baptist and Unitarian ministry, Antioch College teaching, Scopes defense work, debates on fundamentalism and evolution, and authoring The Story of Religion.
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Charles Francis Potter
New York City
Assembly Hall
Moses
Potter
Baptist Church
Unitarian Church
Antioch College
John Roach Straten
Humanist Society
City of Houston to Celebrate Navy Day Fete
Houston invites nearby city residents to join a public demonstration for the inaugural visit of the United States Ship Houston. A silver service gift from Houston citizens will be presented on Navy Day October 25 31. The port marks ten years of active foreign commerce and its first season as America's largest export cotton port.
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Houston
United States
Citizens of
America
Niece of Bryan Man Dies in San Angelo
R J Halbrooks of Bryan was summoned to San Angelo for the death of his niece Mrs Etta Rowell at the home of her mother sister of Halbrooks Mrs W B Wiggins. Mrs Rowell had been ill for some time and funeral services were held in San Angelo. She is survived by her parents Mr and Mrs W B Wiggins of San Angelo her husband Dillard Rowell of Edna and two children.
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R. J. Halbrooks
Bryan
San Angelo
Etta Rowell
Negro Not Guilty In District Court Attack Charge
Tyree Johnson was found not guilty of criminal attack on a 12 year old Mexican girl by a district court jury after about 3 hours deliberation. Lamar Be thea defended Johnson with F L Henderson and County Attorney A S Ware in state.
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Tyree Johnson
Lamar Bethea
Johnson
F. L. Henderson
A. S. Waretherstate
Bryan Methodists Attend Huntsville District Meeting
Rev. R. S. Marshall of First Methodist College Station Rev. Jesse Thomson of Methodist College Station and Hon. Oak McKenzie district lay leader traveled to Huntsville to close district business ahead of the annual Houston conference November 5 to 10.
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R. S. Marshall
First Methodist Church
Jesse Thomson
Methodist Church
College Station
Oak McKenzie
Huntsville
Houston
Freckle and Discoloration Remedy Ad
An advertisement for Contay Special Bleach promises removal of freckles liver spots and discolorations to improve complexion. Roman and Vick druggists offer a carton with a guarantee and claim impurities are carried off by the blood.
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Roman & Vick, Druggists
East Texas Exhibit at State Fair Showcases Region
The East Texas Chamber of Commerce exhibit at the State Fair of Texas highlights over 100 products from 73 counties including cotton corn fruit tobacco rice and figs. A seed dairy cow and two seed oil derricks center the display with maps and tree samples courtesy of the Texas Forest Service.
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East Texas
East Texas Chamber of Commerce
Texas
Houston
Texas Forest Service
Chambers of Commerce
J John W. Scott
Marshall
Roger Davis
J. Riley Green
Greenville
East Texas Chamber of Aes
Aged Bryan Man Injured in Hit and Run Incident
J M Kulak son of the injured man reports two passing cars struck his father on College Road near the Country Club entrance. He suffered a broken collar bone multiple facial cuts and bruises. The driver of the first car blinded by headlights may have been in a Ford heading toward College at about 9 30 Saturday night. The second car then collided, forcing the vehicle off the road. The drivers fled after the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Mkulak
Joe Kulak
College Road
Country Club
Mr. Kulak
Kulak
Bettie Varisco to Wed Lee Cantevespi at St Anthony’s
Miss Bettie Varisco daughter of Mr and Mrs Tony Varisco of Steeles Store will marry Lee Cantevespie of New York City at St Anthony’s Catholic Church Saturday morning at 8 o clock Rev Basil Bravi will perform the ceremony Afterward the couple will receive well wishers and guests at the bride’s parents home Dr V Gallena Italian consul at Port Houston and other visitors are among those expected at the wedding Mr Canterespie is a Texas native and State University graduate.
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J. Webb Howell
R. G. Williams
TH. J. Durham
T. O. Walton
A. and M. College
Bryan
N. B. Allen
R. V. Arimstrong
W. F. Gelber
Wilson Bradley
A.B. Conner
W. J. Coulter
Tyler Haswell
FL. Jenderson
W. S. Higgs
J. Webb Jowell
A. S
St. Anthony’s Catholic Church
Lettie Varisco
Tony Varisco
Steele's
Canterespie
Texas
State University
Dr. V. Gallena
Port Houston
Gallena
Brayton to Aid Editing Course Fire
Professor I R Brayton of the chemistry and chemical engineering department leaves for Blackwell Oklahoma to serve on an editing committee assembling a complete firemen training course. The panel includes Chief Lynn of Oklahoma City Captain Jennings Tulsa drillmaster Chief Taplin Blackwell director of the Oklahoma Firemen Training School and C W Briles director of Vocational Training at Oklahoma A and M. The Texas Firemen Training School at A and M begins its second year with a spring session planned. Mr and Mrs Go E Madley of College Station were shoppers in Bryan today.
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I. R. Brayton
Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Blackwell
Okla
Lynn
Oklahoma City
Capt
Jennings
Tulsa
J. E. Taplin
Oklahoma Firemens’ Training School
C. W. Briles
Oklahoma A. & M
Brayton
Texas Firemens
A. and
M. College
Texas
Oklahoma
A. and M
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