Texas farmers urged to fund root rot study at Temple meeting
A Texas conference in Temple urged the legislature to appropriate 65 000 annually for two years to fund a concerted study and fight against root rot blamed for large losses in central and north Texas. President T O Walton of Texas A and M warned of economic harm from not solving the disease. Authorities pressed broader support and faster research through the state experiment station and university extension services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple
Black Land
Central
North Texas
Chambers of Commerce of
Temple and
Belton
Texas
South
T. O. Walton
Texas A
M. College
Walton
Favors Fund For Fight
Chamber of Comerce
W. M. Gambrell
Colonel Downs
Congress
Indiana
Connor
State Agricultural Experiment Station
En- Mills
Falls
Williamson
Hill
Trust
Bell
Travis
Milam
Navarra Countes
Gambrell
Col
P. L. Downs
Roy Sanderford
Charles Duke
M. P. McElhannan
W. &. Long
Fred M. Borge
Austin
C. E. Roberts
Taylor
H. F Minner
Waco
W. Roy Christian
Corsicana
Sam H. Cater
BE. M. Cook
Georgetown
Sherwin Paterson
J. N. Baylor
Navasota
J. M. Martin
Hillsboro
E. M. Regenbrecht
Marlin
A. H. Baskin
Cameron
J. J. Taubenhaus
Texas Agricultural and Experiment Stations
H. Alvord
State A. and
M. Extension Service
State Experiment Station
A. and M. College
Bryant Returns From Penny's Buying Trip East
E R Bryant manager of J C Penny Co reports lower prices on staples due to cotton decline after returning from Kansas City where 110 store managers gathered for a two day convention. New York buyers selected spring stock and Bryant calls the trip very delightful and profitable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Bryant
J. C. Penny & Co
Kansas City
Southwest
New York
Bryant
Agricultural notes and box supper antics in QS County
County Agent C L Benson reports on agricultural remarks by John H. Kirby praising Texas farming, upcoming cotton competition notes, and guidance on fertilizer and manure use. He highlights a Rock Prairie church box supper auction with pies selling for over twenty dollars and promotes tree planting leaflets. The piece ends with notes on cockerel stocks and rural advertising potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Lenthall Wyman
State Board Raises Per Capita Tax to 14 Dollars
The State Board of Education increased per capita school apportionment from 11.50 to 14.00 after the Governor signed a 3.5 million emergency appropriation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board
Associated Press
Austin
State Board of Education
Division of Rural Home Research at A and M Study Teeth Diet Link
The Division of Rural Home Research at Texas A and M College will study how a farmer's teeth relate to his diet under Dr Jessie Whiteacre the new head. The project aims to improve health habits in children and address women's home responsibilities by testing theories on nutrition rest cleanliness and exercise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Texas A. and M. College
Division of
Jessie Whiteacre
Whiteacre
University of Chicago
Utah
Ohio
Texas
Johnnie
Fatal collision ends life of Bryan businessman J M Gordon
J M Gordon prominent Bryan figure dies after his Dodge coupe collides with an interurban streetcar near College avenue and Twenty seventh street. He was 39 years old, married to Ruth Johnson with a six year old daughter. Burial in San Angelo. Funeral set for Sunday in San Angelo with a special train carrying family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Gordon
Bryan
Gordon
College Avenue
Twenty-seventh
Bryan College
M. Parker
Ruth Johnson
Willis Johnson
San Angelo
Texas
Tuth
McCulloch-Gordon Furniture Company
J. M. Gordon Insurance Agency
Bryan and Brazos County
S. Moylan Bird
Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church
Ruth
Willis Johnson, Jr
W. F. Hall
M. L. Parker
Mary P. Carr
Allen P. Carr
J. Bain
P. S. Tilson
S. H. Wheeler
Mary Bain
Houston
George GC Chance
W. I. McCulloch
Chas. F. Hillier
R. B. Phiinger
W. H. Oliver
F. Oliver and
John Collins
Buchanan Heads Brazos Baptists Session
The Brazos County Baptist Association held its fourth annual session at Wellborn Baptist Church. Officers elected were W. H. Buchanan moderator A. W. Buchanan vice moderator Roy S. Holloman corresponding secretary and clerk H. P. Dansby treasurer. Messengers from all county churches attended. The annual sermon was by Rev. Roy S. Holloman. Next year’s meeting will be with College Avenue Baptist Church with Rev. R. FE. Day to preach the annual sermon and Rev. R. L. Brown the missionary sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County Baptist Association
Baptist Church
Wellborn
W. H. Buchanan
A. W. Buchanan
Roy S. Holloman
H. P. Dansby
College Avenue
College Avenue Baptist Church
R. FE. Day
R. L. Brown
Bryan Visitors Reported From Edge Rock Prairie
Albert Payne of Edge was among Bryan visitors Saturday. H Kindt was a Bryan visitor Saturday. Ed Carl of Rock Prairie was in Bryan Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Payne
Edge
Bryan
H. Kindt
Ed Carl
Rock Prairie
Kings Highway notes October school start and local visits
The Kings Highway school opened October 11 with new pupils enrolling daily. Former students Sybil Lewis Ora Bush Jettie Minnie Nash attend Huntsville this winter. Local families including Earnest Nash Curik Milberger and Seasta groups are mentioned with various visits and outings across Brazos Robertson and Edge communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s Highway
Huntsville
Sybil Lewis
Ora Bush
Jettie
Minnie Nash
Earnest Lewis
Adolph Kopetsky Jr
Albert
Jacksonville
Florida
Earnest Nash
Yoakum
G. A. Nash
Brazos
Robertson
Clint Manning
Earnest Childress
M. Corgey
Louis Terrell Corgey
Edge
C. A. Seasta
C. L. Novosod
Albert Seasta
Leonard McDonald
Grant
George
Sam
Grant McDonald
Normangee
Community Sunday Greetings and Halloween Box Supper Plans
Sunday events include gatherings of the Kopetsky and Chil families with local Kindt and Childers members. Fritz Kindt visited M. C. Corgey, Zenell Bush spent time with Annabelle Hardin, and Geo McDonald hosted trustees Bob Hardin and W. E. Bush. Mrs. Corgey visits Bryan, Reba Kelly visits Lorena Nash, and a school box supper with Halloween costumes is set for Friday October 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lottie
Mary Kopetsky
Lavada
Louise Childress
Alma Kindt
Viasta Novosod
Louis Kopi
Rudolph Kindt
Sam Childers
Willie Novosod
Ed Skubol
Henry Bilazek
Jerry Novosod
Fritz Kindt
M. C. Corgey
Zenell Bush
Annabelle Hardin
Geo. McDonald
R. B. Hearne
Bob Hardin
W. E. Bush
M. Corgey
James Ray
Bryan
Reba Kelly
Lorena Nash
Lorena
Reba
Hallowe'en
How to Win Free Santa Fe Trip to Club Congress
Sterling C. Evans guides county agent C. L. Benson about a Santa Fe trip to Chicago awarded for the best livestock poultry or crop club work report. Scoring emphasizes 30 percent for best total cash returns per unit, 20 percent for best net cash returns per unit, 20 percent for best record book, and 20 percent for a 500 word project story. Eligible boys must be under 14 and have not traveled before. Kurten club has furnished the winner for three years running.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling C. Evans
C. L. Benson
Chicago
Kurten Club
Club boys urged to file records for Santa Fe trip
County Agent C. L. Benson announces that all club boys aiming for the Santa Fe trip to Chicago must submit their records and story by November 1. "Quite a number of club boys," he says, prompts for participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
C. L. Benson
Coun
Negro Question Discussed at Navasota Brotherhood Meeting
Bryan Presbyterians joined Navasota men for a large gathering, with discussions on the negro problem led by Rev Thos G Watts and J G Whitten. Kraft of Bryan spoke on Prairie View Normal, while J H Kraft represented Bryan. the event ended with a proposed reciprocal invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navasota Men’s Brotherhood
Navasota
Brotherhood
Charles E. Henry
Pryan
Navasota Brotherhood
Harry Elliott
Frances
Public Utilities Company
Schultze
Kraft
Bryan
J. H. Kraft
South
Thos. G. Watts
Prairie View
Normal
Booker
T. Joshington
Rcm
J. G. Whitten
Agency honors Benson with year’s top production award
Agent Benson earns a top production award for the year based on production net profit and record keeping. The honor recognizes the story of the project and its financial outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benson
Wellborn School Hal l o we en Carnival Friday
Friday night October 29 Wellborn school hosts a Halloween Carnival for the school benefit. Teachers pupils and patrons invite all to attend with a sale of seasonal articles and a festive program suited to the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellborn School
Little Theater Plans $200 Budget for Shakespeare Play
The Little Theatre intends a $200 production cost for a Palace Theatre performance next Tuesday night. Mrs. Paul Stevens, the director, says 14 characters will wear expensive authentic Italian costumes secured in Chicago under Mrs. Tyler Haswell. The modern Shakespearean production aims for period authenticity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Theatre
Palace Theatre
Paul Stevens
Tyler Haswell
Chicago
William Shakespeare
Cotton Cooperative Builds Unlimited Credit Pact
A cotton association establishes unlimited credit authority to manage orderly and cooperative handling. The move aims to streamline purchases, financing and distribution among members, signaling stronger cooperative backing and liquidity for shipments.
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East
QS County
John H. Kirby
Mr. Kirby
Muse
Hercules
Eberstadt
Chaney
College Consolidated School
S. E. Eberstadt
Rock Prairie Church
Peter Catalana
Experiment Station
S. C. Woiton
Leonard Road
Yonder Hill
Yore
Buchanan
Brazos Baptists
Kings Highway
Noah Dansby
Fred L. Cavitt
Bob Irvine
Thurston Cole
Ty Cobb
The
Eagle
Texas Farm Bureau Cotton Association
State of
Farm Bureau
Glen W. Stinnett
E. F. Parks Furniture Store
Brazos County Farm Bureau Cotton Association
Texas Farm Bureau Cotton Ass'n
J. T. Orr
Harry Williams
Secu’Treas
Farm Bureau Bldg
Dallas, Texas
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