Bryan Schools Open Sept 7 with record enrollment expected
Public schools in Bryan set to open Monday September 7 as buildings are readied for an anticipated record enrollment of up to 2,400 students. The Bowie and Travis elementary schools will serve white students, Stephen F. Austin High School will house older white students, Kemp High will educate colored high school pupils, and a reorganized Negro Elementary school will provide assembly space for nearly 700 students. Superintendent Harry L. Durham assigns teachers across Stephen F. Austin High, Kemp High, Bowie Elementary, and the Colored and Negro elementary schools.
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Bowie
Travis
28Th Street
Stephen F. Austin
Stephen F. Austin High School
Kemp High School
Harry L. Durham
Wesa Weddington
Leola Holtzer
Alberta Scott
Elliott Benson
Oquilla Smith
Sam Crenshaw
A. E. Jones
Lois Wilcox
W. R. Carmichael
Mary
Dramatic Recital Charms Bryan Audience at School Event
Wednesday night at Stephen F. Austin High School auditorium featured Miss Eleanor Lucas of Waco teaching dramatic art and public speaking in Bryan. Superintendent H L Durham endorsed her as a skilled educator as sisters and local musicians supported the program with piano and vocal selections.
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Stephen F. Austin High School
Eleanor Lucas
Waco
Bryan
Miss Lucas
H. L. Durham
Henry
J. Webb Howell
Mise Lillie Fountain
Ay ‘Lucas
Fay
Jno
Mise N
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Vacation Trip Through West Texas and New Mexico Planned
An auto party including Miss Willie Rogers Mrs George M Brandon Nelson Fuller and Percy Tardy will leave early Monday for a trip to New Mexico via iaos Santa Fe and Albuquerque to Carlsbad Cavern returning to Bryan through West Texas. They expect to be away about two weeks.
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Willie Rogers
George M. Brandon
Nelson Fuller
Percy Tardy
Farmers call for forced cotton acreage cuts in Texas
The speaker urges a 50 percent reduction in cotton land, arguing that small farmers cannot act alone and that unity with big cotton growers is essential. He shares his own 50 percent cut, warns of a drastic decline in cotton area within ten years, and links price supports to broader farming shifts.
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Texas
Couple of Bryan Are Honored at Legion Meeting
Mr and Mrs I H Bartz were honored at the American Legion convention in Texas. Bartz was named vice commander in the second division and Mrs Bartz became vice president of the auxiliary in the second division. They toured the Davis Mountains on their return trip and praised the scenery.
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Bryan
Legion Meeting
I. H. Bartz
el Paso
American Legion
Texas
Bartz
Davis Mountains
Low Summer Temperatures Reported for Weekend
Last week saw uniform temperatures until Saturday when the high fell to the mid 80s for the first time in months. The week’s high reached 97 degrees on Friday and Saturday, while the low was 67 on Monday with .6 inches of rainfall, all recorded Friday.
Preparations For Robertson County Fair Progressing
Directors of the Robertson County Fair Association met in Franklin on Tuesday night to finalize plans for the September 23 24 25 26 event. They approved a contract with All Texas Shows for midway attractions and elected Horace Holden city secretary of Franklin as fair manager. The group urged hiring 15 to 20 workers from across the county and planned daily football games with each town given a chance to participate.
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Robertson County
the Fair Association
Franklin
Texas
Horace Holden
Rey
G. C. Galloway
Teachers Urged to Record Certificates for Contract Approval
County Superintendent J. D. McDonald orders rural teachers to file certificates for approval of contracts. District trustees must complete contract details including salaries. Delays risk loss of approval before the Brazos Burleson Institute.
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J. D. McDonald
McDonald
Brazos- Burleson Institute
Humanity's Crucible Through Adversity and Resolve
A historical panorama celebrates courage intellect and labor as forces that forged victory against overwhelming odds across eras. It highlights individuals and communities whose perseverance shaped progress and resilience. The narrative links hardship to achievement through vivid episodes and enduring ideals.
Double Program At Reliance Draws Record Crowd
A two show night at Reliance attracted a record crowd. Kurten women presented Wagging Tongues to high praise with Miss Whisenant of Houston delivering an entertaining reading. Principal David Bunting directed Kurten, joined by M F E Wallace for the Rotary program. Bryan participants included Mildred Salley, Maudelle Wiley, Jane Reynolds, Maurine Neely, J F Casey and Geo Hadley with Colonel Hadley delivering a well received reading. The Rotary act was announced to move to Kurten the first Saturday night in September.
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Kurten
Whisenant
Houston
David Bunting
Kurten Entertainment
M. F E. Wallace
Rotary
Bryan
Mildred Salley
Maudelle Wiley
Jane Reynolds
Maurine Neeley
Reading
J. F. Casey
Geo. E. Hadley
Hadley
Water project eyed for Bryan and College Station
Dr. Clark discusses a two year time frame and $450000 cost for a purified river water supply serving Bryan and A M College. The plan, funded without bonds, would ease water shortages and require community support from Lions and Rotary clubs.
Don t Sulk There is Really No Profit in Sulk ing
A brief note urges cheerful action over sulking, arguing persistence brings results and negativity wastes effort. It emphasizes practicality and resilience as paths to success.
Rotary program features songs and humor at luncheon
Miss Eleanor Lucas and Mrs. Henry Harrison presented three humorous impersonations and four songs with piano and stringed accompaniments. Dr. Henry Harrison Jr. was honored with two lemons for coaching the Lions Club baseball team at Allen Field where the Rotary won the pennant. Three members recently returned from trips, Col. C. C. Todd Tyler Haswell and Rev. W. W. Daup spoke of travels. Attendees included George A. Adams C L Benson FE P Black Wilson Bradley and many others.
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Bers
Eleanor Lucas
Henry Harrison, Jr
United States
Canada
Col. C. C. Todd
Tyler Haswell
Rev
W. W. Daup
George A. Adams
C. L. Benson
FE. P. Black
Wilson Bradley
Amos Ball
E. R. Canady
W. B. Cline
J. F. Casey
John S. Caldwell
W. J. Coulter
D. W. Carlton
W. F. Davis
H. B. Earthman
Chas. Hillier
Kay Hassell
E. P. Humbert
Fred Jensen
E. J. Kyle
W. H. Lawrence
Hugh Looney
O. B. Martin
W. I. McC
Sixteen Districts Form for Class A High Schools
Interscholastic League to divide Conference A into sixteen districts for the 12th football season, reducing travel and boosting local matchups. District lists show Bryan grouped with five Houston high schools. registration deadlines set for October 1 with next year September 15 closing date.
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Austin
Roy B. Henderson
University of Texas
Texas
Houston Heights
Cleburne
Bryan
Oak Cliff
Dallas
Waco
Abilene
Forrest Avenue
Arabia
Abi
Port
Houston Hi
Arthur
Breckenridge
Port Arthur
Tyler
Amarillo
Amavilla
Lubbock
Pampa
Plainview
Childress
Electra
Quanah
Vernon
Wichita Falls
Brownwood
Cisco
Eastland
Ranger
Big Spring
McCamey
Midland
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Sweetwater
Ft. Worth Central
Mineral Wells
North Ft. Worth
Polytechnic
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Stripling
Dallas Technical
Forrest Ave
Highland Park
North Dallas
Sunset
Woodrow Wilson
Denison
Denton
Gainesville
McKinney
Sherman
Greenville
Paris
Sulphur Springs
Texarkana
Corsicana
Hillsboro
Temple
Waxa
Auto Damaged by Hit and Run Truck Near City Limits
County Superintendent D. J. McDonald reports a hit and run truck damaged his auto this morning near the north city limits. He says the damage was slight and the driver may not have realized or chose not to stop.
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Dally
D. J. McDonald
McDonald
Tent Show Coming to Bryan with Jimmie Rodgers
The W. J. Swain Show Company will stage in Bryan on September 10 11 and 12 with tents on 25th Street grounds. Advance agent Joy E Hogan confirms the run featuring the famous Blue Yodeler Jimmie Rodgers.
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W. J. Swain
Bryan
Joy FE. Hogan
25Th Street
Jimmie Rodgers
Eagle Wants Ad Promises Quick Sell
A concise want ad from Eagle urges fast turnover of items or services, touting visibility and prompt buyer response. The notice emphasizes clear descriptions, contact details, and competitive pricing to attract local customers.
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