Fairgrounds Close After Record Run At County Fair
The county fair ended with strong crowds despite adverse weather and a safe, orderly run. Winnie McGauhey received a Chevrolet coach prize, and Sheriff Nunn reported no arrests. Awards covered numerous canned goods and home economics divisions won by women and girls, with Viasta Rychlik and Dot Marie Sramek among top honorees across many categories. A Prairie View band performed, rural schools displayed useful exhibits, and planning for future fairs included livestock potential and Trades Day sales.
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Legion Free County
Chevrolet
Winnie McGauhey
E. O. Siecke
Texas A
M. College
R. Wo Nunn
Prairie View State College
M. T. Frazier
Prairie View
Pauline M. Watkins
Jeanes
McMillan
Salem
Harmon Chapel
Booker T. Washington
Canaan
Brushey
Mt. Enterprise
Wilcox
Expediting Justice by Bench Trials in district court
The district court term featured many cases tried before the court with waivers of jury. This expedites decisions and saves county costs while sparing residents from jury duty. Though jury trials remain valuable, bench trials often benefit law and equity and the economy. The judiciary gains reputation when litigants trust the bench over twelve jurors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Rail and Auto Fatalities Compared In 1935 Traffic Losses
The piece argues road deaths total about 36 000 yearly with 1 500 000 injuries while railroads report safer first half of 1935. No passenger deaths occurred in six months, 28 trainman fatalities vs 42 last year, four trainmen fatally injured in collisions vs ten previously, noting improved rail safety and urging driver caution.
Tax the Tax-Eaters Oppose Tax-Exempt Bonds in Federal Funding Debate
The piece argues for taxing income from federal and public bonds similar to private securities. It cites former Governor Murray pushing tax on public officials incomes, noting Congress members' pay and travel perks. The author contends tax exemption burdens private-sector workers and widens inequity. It concludes public officials should not enjoy tax-free income.
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Fed
Liam H. Murray
Oklahoma
Congress
Doughty
America
Corn Loan Rate Fixed at Forty Five Cents Per Bushel
In 1925 the corn crop loan is likely set at 45 cents a bushel. Some recall a time when corn prices rode high, but current tax proposals seem to get little attention in the Austin legislature.
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Austin
Notable Visitors and Entertainers Paint 1920s New York Scene
Ras Destu Demtuo, son-in-law of Haile Selassie, stayed at the St Moritz New York. He toured Radio City NBC studios Empire State building and Washington Bridge while respecting locals and alms. The piece also notes Ernest Booth's impending freedom and a Greenwich Village backgammon scene led by Dimitri. DeWolf Hopper’s death marks Lambs era end as he enjoyed late nights at Gene Buck table.
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New York
Ras Destu Demtuo
Haile Selassie
Metropolis
St. Moritz
Washington
Ras Destu Demtu
Radio City
NBC
Empire State Building
Washington Bridge
Broadway
Lion of Judah
DeWolf Hopper
The
Lambs
Gene Buck
Brief Hopper note reveals personal touches before exit
A Kansas City hotel note from Hopper written about ten days before leaving, in a firm hand, recalling a Missouri birthplace and a hotel his father built. The piece contrasts his public warmth with private grace, while mentioning Broadway figure Nick the Greek and gambling tales of big fortunes and small wagers.
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Hopper
Kansas City
Missouri
Brazos County Boys Win 22 Prizes In Dallas Corn Contest
Twenty five years ago Brazos County boys secured 22 prizes at the Dallas corn contest. L M Hewit Bryan Commercial club secretary arranged the ribbons blue for first red second white third and yellow fourth. Bryan council orders a thousand feet of new hose for the fire department. Senator Culberson health restored and back in senate office. Mrs Clarke Winslow visits Galveston then returns home. Bryan fall trade strong, hampered by poor roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Daily Eagle and Pilot
Brazos County Boys
Dallas
L. M. Hewit
Bryan Commercial Club
Brazos County Boys Corn Club
H. A. Burger
Bryan
W. J. Moore
Littleton
Leon County
College
Homer Wilson
Senator Culberson
Senate
National Capitol
Congress
Clarke Winslow
Galveston
W. J. Walker
Texas
Marriage Licenses Listed in Local Notices
Knox Kelley and Miss Helen Mays. J C Drayton and Miss Loriie Smith. Vincent Enna and Miss Sarah Emmett. Morris L Hawkins and Pearline Elon.
Negro Extension Leader Loaned to AAA from Texas
Prairie View Oct. 26. C H Waller state leader of the Negro Extension Service in Texas has been loaned to the Agricultural Adjustment Administration for two to three months acting as field agent with headquarters at Cape Girardeau Missouri.
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Prairie View
C. H. Waller
Negro Extension Service
Texas
The
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Cape Girardeau, Mo
Local Farm Show Announces Wide Range of Winners
A county farm exhibit lists top honors across many categories from best ears of corn white and yellow to best bale of hay legume and other, with owners including Holden Franze Locke Nemec and several Holdens, plus numerous poultry and egg prizes led by R Franze and Golden Rule Poultry Farm.
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C. A. Holden
Joe Restivo
R. Franze
F. W. Locke
Doris Bavcen
Louis Walkoviak
Philip Walkoviak
Mike Perrone
Simon Nemec
J. A. Rychlik
Lonnie Locke
Bobbie Locke
J. J. Holik
Freddie Komar
Lawrence Komar
Golden Rule Poultry Farm
Joe Martin Henderson
L. Stewart
Frank Nemec
Hawley West
Mary Conaway
Emma Conaway
J. A. Ruehiik
John D. Jones
Roger Francis
Harvey
Tabor
Milliecan
600 Point
Reliance
Edge
Smetana
Dowling
Rye
Bowman
Leonard
King’s Highway
Bonjoe
W. G. Henderson
Community drive aims to recruit business and professional women
Board members and citizens invite residents to attend functions with attendees expected to cover meals. About 100 business and professional women are anticipated. Mrs. Rountree promotes the drive and urges participation at the events.
Landscape Club Plans Fruit And Flower Displays
Landscape Club and Horticultural Society at Texas A and M College announce the second annual fruit and flower show to be held November 26 in the agricultural building. A formal lobby garden will feature the exhibit, with more than fifty Texas nurserymen and fruit growers displaying citrus and other fruit and ornamental plants. Officers include O H Eichblatt Jr of Houston as chairman, M B Hedsdorffer of Canton as designer, and B J Lednicky as publicity chairman. exhibitors are invited to contact Lednicky.
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College Station
Landscape Club
The
Horticultural Society
Texas A. & M. College
College
Texas
Cultural Society
O. H. Eichblatt, Jr
Houston
Kent
George H. Pletcher, Jr
Lingen
M. B. Hedsdorffer
Canton
B. J. Lednicky
Cies
Lednicky
Funeral held for pioneer Madison woman
Madisonville Oct 24 funeral services were held at Wood Cemetery Friday for F. M. Stewart 95 a pioneer county woman who died at the home of her son Mrs W Stewart Rev J B Davis pastor of the Methodist church at Centerville officiated She is survived by three other sons John A Stewart of Austin Texas James M Stewart of Calvert Joseph E Stewart of Meria a brother R L Walker of Madisonville
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Madisonville
the Wood Cemetery
F. M. Stewart
W. Stewart
J. B. Davis
Methodist Church
Centerville
Galveston Pastor to Speak Here Soon
Announcement that Rev. W L David pastor of Broadway Baptist Galveston would speak at First Baptist Bryan during mid week prayer service was corrected. The visit date has been postponed to a later time as Rev. David prepares for mission work in Argentina with his wife Mrs. David sailing in November.
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W. L. David
Broadway Baptist Church
Galveston
First Baptist Church
Bryan
David
W. H. Andrew
Southern Convention
Argentina
Mrai
Stolen Property Recovered in Burleson County Burglary
Joe Turner wanted in the Anton Zak farm tenant house burglary was located in Burleson county Sunday. Sheriff Offa Williams lodged in Brazos county. Property taken from the home was recovered.
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Joe Turner
Anton Zak
Burleson County
Offa Williams
Brazos County
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Humans
Gene Carr
Vlasta Rychlik
Ella Mae Holik
Elsie Novosad
Leona Keller
Doc Marie Sramek
Dot Marie Sramek
Viasta Rychlik
Ella Mae Holick
Dot Marie Sramekate
Viasta Rychik
Bettie Mae Nash
Dot i Sramek
Bessie Crenshaw
Lillie Crenshaw
A. H. Keller
J. W. Crenshaw
Mary Locke
Fritz Kindt
Annie Locke
N. €. Cole
Lorraine Komar
George Jones
H. P. Franklin
Inez Jones
N. C. Cole
Joe Locke
Lydia Francis
J. T. Pate
C. Me Holden
A. Holden
Jim Francis
Lillie Crenshan
Det
Derdon
Prairie View Jr
Berger
Wixon
Prospect
Knob Prairie
Stabler
Culinary
W. H. Benbow
Rolls
C. A. Hol
S. E. Eberstadt
Pete Konecny
Joe Zak
Pete Konec
J. W. Wiley
Poinsettia
Mary Visoski
Bill Operstein
J. L. Batte
Ist Air
L. Fleckenstein
Jacob
C. M. Smith
J. R. Platt
L. E. McDougald
Boston
le E. McDougald
L. E. McDouglad
John Wittman
A. C. Druckhammer
D. D. Jolly
Ccamos
Mres
Zinnias
B. T. Poole
P. H. Hensarling
Marie Sramek
Pete Keneeny
Ageratum
Ada Lou Pearce
Garlardia
Julia Pearce
Anton Nemee
John Patranella
R. H. Smith
Don Martin
Car} Outlaw
Curtis Mathis
J. D. Anderson
Anton Nemec
S. D. Snider
Bettie Mae
Will Rogers
Amon Cater
Rountree
John A. Moore
Bk. R. Bryant
James Sullivan
Koppe Bridge
County Planning Board
Waks Progress Administration
C. L. Benson
Legion
L. Maniloff
N. B. Ablen
Wilson Bradley
Travis
B. Bryan
BE. R. Bryant
BE. R. Canady
J. H. Conway
W. J.jer
Charles H. Edge
J. M. Ferguson
I. Maniloff
Sankey
G. 8. Parker Jr
Dr. E. Reynolds
Lee J. Rountree
Daniel Russell
Do W. Williams
Nees
Ernest Booth
California
H. L. Mencken
Booth
Justinian
Hollywood
Dimitri
Greenwich Village
Wabardi
Baron Wrangel
Society Scribbler
Courtney Burr
Ralph Owen
Prince Obolensky
Maurice Hecksher
Mah-Jong
Riviera
Alexander Woollcott
Elsa Maxwell
Nick the Greek
H. Keller
A. Keller
Narragansett
Arnold Schultz
Stewart McSwain, Jr
W. Keller
Rhode Island
Rhode Island Reds: Henry Herndon; 2Nd, D. A. Pruitt
M. L. Smith
W.J. Boriskie
Joe Henderson
Barred Rocks
W. Sosolik
Buff Orpingtons
Joe Mil
U.S
Madison
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