Unanimous Choice Elevates Walton to A. and M. Presidency
T. O. Walton, long time Director of the Extension Service, was elected president of the A. and M. College of Texas. The board vote was unanimous. Walton rose from farm work to state agent and administrator, earning statewide respect for his ability to recruit and lead staff and align Extension with the college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. and
M. College of Texas
Farm Bay
State of Texas
Associated Press
Houston
T. O. Walton
Extension Service Department
The
A. and M. College
F. M. Law
Law
U. and M. College of Texas
W. B. Bizzell
Gray
Panola County
Texas
Libby
Carthage
Sam Houston Normal College
Huntsville
North Texas Normal
Denton
Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas
Polk County
Livingston
A. and M. College of Texas
Clarence Owsley
Washington
Extension Service
Plac
National Committee On Extension Organization
National Directors of Extension Organizations
National Office of Extension
Department of Agriculture
Wahington
Secretary of Agriculture
Henry C. Wallace
Walton
East Texas
Rev J J Tatum Returns From Two Month Church Revival Tour
Rev J J Tatum is home after a two month absence spent in revivals. He preached in Panola county Texas and Ashland City Tennessee plus Clay county Texas and reports 50 to 75 additions to the church. He notes strong corn and tobacco crops and a brief fishing trip before returning to Brazos county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Tatum
Kryan
East Texas
Panola County
Ashland City
Tennessee
Clay County
Texas
Free Baptist Church
Tatum
Bryan
Church of Our Lord
Free Baptist
Free Baptists
Ed Wickes
Brazos County
Revered Sholl Reports Pikes Peak Summit Day Trip
Rev William N Sholl writes from the top of Pikes Peak 14 110 feet praising the clear weather with no snow after thirty five years. He notes 37 degrees and a frozen lake nearby while enjoying the grand scenery and cold hands while writing. Those who reached the summit expect snow yet find sunny conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pikes Peak
Wm. N. Sholl
Colorado
T P Hall Visits City From Steep Hollow on Business
T P Hall was in the city today on business, traveling from his Steep Hollow home. He stopped at local offices and expected to return by evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. P. Hall
Steep Hollow
Men of the Church Gather for Evening Fellowship
The Men of the Church met Tuesday night in the Sunday School annex for a supper assisted by Mrs. S. C. Hoyle Mrs. Nellie Stephens and Mrs. Elon Stuart. The group sang and listened to minutes read then heard cornet and saxophone performances by J. Bryan Miller and Henry Locke with Mrs. Roy Danforth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. C. Hoyle
Nellie Stephens
Elon Stuart
J. Bryan Miller
Henry Locke
Roy Danforth
F. D. Fuller
Columbus Seale
W. P. Moore
W. G. Martin
L. L. MelInnis
Fred L. Sloop
Robert Thomas
H. C. Gibson
L. L. Stephens
Fred L. Cavitt
Dr. D. S. Read
Walter Bond
D. L. Weddington
Dallas Couple Arrives in Bryan To Make Home
Mr and Mrs T H Helm of Dallas have arrived in Bryan to establish residence and are staying with Mrs L H Tucker. Mr Helm works in the print shop at College. Mr and Mrs M B Easters visit from their Kurten area farm today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Helm
Dallas
Bryan
L. H. Tucker
Helm
College
M. B. Easters
City
Kurten
Astin House Fire Causes Loss At Roger Q. Astin Home
A Friday night blaze damaged the residence of Roger Q. Astin causing several hundred dollars in damage. Firefighters responded and controlled the fire with no injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Q. Astin
Fire damages Astin home on West 26th Street
An electric iron sparked a blaze in the sewing room upstairs at the Astin residence on West 26th street. Residents were alerted by Mrs. Astin, and firefighters arrived quickly with a 100 percent crew to extinguish the fire. Insurance covered the house and contents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astin
West 26Th Street
T. K. Lawrence
Curt Oliver
Cotton Bales Moved to Bryan Warehouses Saturday
Over 3,000 bales of cotton were brought to Bryan warehouses by Saturday night. Lawrence warehouse reported 1,760 bales, Farmers' Union 1,870, Eden's Gin round bales 840, counting rounds as half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Lawrence
Farmers’ Union
Eden’s
Barbecue Driven by St Joseph Fund Draws Big Crowd
Luza's pasture hosted a Labor Day barbecue led by Frank Braczyk and Frank Zubic's committee to raise funds for St Joseph's Parochial School. Meals sold 50c with meat, pickles, cake and bread. Dozens of stands offered soft drinks and ice cream as hundreds attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luza
Frank Braczyk
Frank Zubic
St. Joseph’s
Willard Chambers Returns From Texas Business Trip
Willard Chambers has returned from a business trip visiting locations in North and East Texas. He visited several cities and met with client firms to discuss deals and opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Chambers
Texas
Dowling Announces Daughter Annie Ruths Marriage
Mr and Mrs D E Dowling announce the marriage of their daughter Annie Ruth to Mr Roger William Powers on July 28 in San Antonio Texas. They will reside at home after September 4 in Bryan Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. E. Dowling
Annie Ruth
Roger William Powers
San Antonio
Texas
Bryan
Mrs Emma Thomas Plans Winter Stay in Navasota
Mrs Emma Thomas travels from Bryan with her brothers W R Sanders and J B Sanders to spend the winter in Navasota after a stay with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Thomas
Bryan
W. R. and
J. B. Sanders
Navasota
Chamber of Commerce entertains Bryan teachers
Secretary S Eberstadt chaired the annual Chamber event for Central Texas Teachers Institute on the courthouse lawn. Hon W S Barron opened, City Manager J Bryan Miller spoke, and Dr J L Henderson responded for teachers with The Eyes of Texas. Several hundred teachers praised Bryan hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. E. Eberstadt
Chamber of Commerce
Central Texas Teachers’ Institute
Court House Lawn
Lee J. Rountree
W. S. Barron
J. Bryan Miller
City of
Bryan
F. L. Henderson
Board of Education
C. M. Bethany
West Side School
J. L. Henderson
Austin
Texas
Roy Danforth
European Educational Systems Compared by Dean Finley
Dean Charles E. Finley outlines European education after studying abroad, describing France Switzerland Belgium Holland and England. He notes contrasts in discipline continuity and public private support and cites American weaknesses and strengths in openness to all and emphasis on teaching methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Central Texas Teachers’ Institute
A. and M. College
Charles E. Finley
Europe
France
Switzerland
Belgium
Holland
England
United States
Dean Finley
Lycee
College
Bureau of Education
Burglary at Tremont Feed Store Drills Hole in Safe
The Tremont Feed Store suffered a forced entry Saturday night or Sunday morning with $1 100 90 in cash and checks taken apart from a $125 40 cash. The safe was a Victor model 54 by 34 inches drilled through its bottom to gain access. No clues or suspicions emerged and related thefts at local businesses were noted. Mayor Haswell returns from Houston trip with wife staying to visit relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Tremont
West Side
Frank Braczyk
Nichol
Bryan Street
Tremont
Hutrance
Sheet Metal Buildings Banned Within City Fire Limits
A letter from G M Holton, secretary of the State Fire Insurance Commission, explains that buildings within Bryan's fire limits must have walls of stone brick terra cotta concrete or equivalent noncombustible material. Metal frame and sheet iron walls do not meet the standard and may fail in a fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. Holton
State Fire Insurance Commission
Bryan
Bryan Assembly of Rainbow installs officers at Masonic Temple
The Bryan Order of the Rainbow held a regular session at the Masonic Temple for officer installation. Emile Cochran, retiring Worthy Advisor, presided with Mrs. George A. Long assisting as Mother Advisor. Mrs. J. R. Wright of College served as installing officer and appointed Rita Williams Worthy Advisor, Dorothy Graham Worthy Associate Advisor, Ardell Barron in post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Assembly
Order of the Rainbow
Masonic Temple
Emile Cochran
George A. Long
J. R. Wright
College
Rita Williams
Dorothy Graham
Ardell Barrron
Assembly to Install Officers in Next Regular Meeting
Due to absence from the city, the following officers will be installed at the next regular meeting: Katherine Mitchell, Charity. Elliott Benson, Hope. Maurene Howell, Faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Fermier
Nellie Ruth Martin
Gussie Ballerstedt
Monette Groginsky
Nature
Rita Kraft
Margaret Grant
Fidelity
Emile Cochran
Ida Belle Higgs
Katherine Mitchell
Charity
Elliott Benson
Hope
Maurene Howell
Faith
Highway Commission Meeting Date Shift for September
A State Highway Commission notice from Eugene F. Simit to Brazos County officials announces the first September meeting is postponed from September 14 to September 21. The second regular meeting remains scheduled for September 28, with no expected inconvenience to the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene F. Simit
State Highway Commission
H. O. Ferguson
Commissioners Court
Brazos County
Highway Commission
Teachers Institute Preparations Amid Filing Delays
County Superintendent D. J. McDonald faces delays as many teachers have not filed contracts or certificates ahead of the district teachers institute at A and M College from September 7 to 11. Teachers must complete records to receive institute pay and teaching credentials. a district-by-district tabulation shows outstanding requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. and M. College
D. J. McDonald
Miss Louie Myers to Return After Houston Visit
Miss Louie Louise Myers and her mother Mrs. Frank Myers will come back Saturday after a monthlong visit in Houston Galveston and Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louie Louise Myers
Frank Myers
Houston
Galveston
Bryan
Waco-News Tribune
Mrs. Sousares Continues Farm Work West of Bryan
Mrs John Sousares widow continues the Bryan area farm work on Smetana road three miles west of Bryan. She manages 35 acres in cotton and crops, keeps four mules fed, and plans to rent the farm next year while tending melons sorghum and vegetables for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sousares
Bryan
Smetana Road
Melors
Former Bryan Citizen Visits Old Home Town
Rev G A Foster and daughter Dora Lee of Lovelady Texas visit Bryan to see his brother G G Foster and his wife at River Oaks on the Brazos. Dora Lee attends A and M College teachers institute and will teach in Providence school. Rev Foster’s son H A Foster teaches physics at A and M. He left Bryan in 1919 for Waco.
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G. A. Foster
Dora Lee
Lovelady
Houston County
Mr. Foster
G. G. Foster
River Oaks
Brazos
Miss Foster
Central Texas Teachers’ Institute
A. and
M. College
Providence
Rev. Foster
H. A. Foster
Bryan
Waco
Foster
Vacant Bryan House of Mrs Paul Ruchti Burned Down
A vacant five room house owned by Mrs Paul Ruchti near Allen Academy in Bryan burned to the ground Sunday evening causing an estimated $1,800 loss. The house was unoccupied as Mrs Ruchti had moved to Ausin less than a month earlier. Firemen arrived after 8:10 pm to find walls falling in and laid 1,150 feet of hose to reach the hydrant. Insurance covered about $1,000 of the dwelling loss. furniture loss is listed at $200 to $300 with no insurance.
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Bryan
Paul Ruchti
22Nd
Baker Streets
Allen Academy
Rudhti
Ausin
Ruchti
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E. H. Astin
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Myrtle Astin
J.J. Tatum
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TOP OF Pike
Visitor
GUN Club
C. H. Ober
Wright City
Henry Womble
Caldwell
N. A. Stewart
Harold Sanders
Cavitt
John Sims Ascewese
Paw
H. N. Rohde
Anne Eee
Ross Dean
H. G. Womble
Erwin Conway
Hendrix Conway, Jr
A. K. Brown, Jr
E. W. Thompson
R. E. Jones
Mrs. Astin
Educational Systems of Europe
Western
Botton
SAFE
Mayor Haswell
Haswell
J. R. Lay
Rainbow Installation
Old Home Town
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