Cotton Prices Lead Nation in Bryan Says USDA Bulletin
Bryan Chamber of Commerce heard that cotton prices in Bryan are higher than any other U S town per USDA Bulletin 184 read by W H Cole. The meeting covered a proposed Bryan to Mumford river line by the Bryan Telephone Co and other civic business including a wagon-yard damage claim and attendance notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Chamber of Commerce
Bryan Telephone Company
Mumford
United States Department of Agriculture
Bryan Chamber of Commerce
W. H. Cole
Wilson Bradley
Bry
John M. Lawrence
D. L. Wilson
Highway Committee
R. 8. Bowers
Caldwell
R. Haile
T. K. Lawrence
J. Horace Kraft
Noted Baptist Pastor Visits Bryan Guest of H O Boatwright
Rev. J. M. Carroll, renowned Baptist minister from San Antonio, is the guest of H O Boatwright today. He preached at both Baptist church services Sunday and has previously served as pastor at Anderson and has visited Bryan before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
J. M. Carroll
San Antonio
H. O. Boatwright
Carroll
Anderson
Negro arson arrest linked to cotton theft near Millican
Eddie Berry a 23 year old resident near Millican is in custody on arson and theft charges after sheriff Morehead and deputies traced stolen seed cotton and a turning plow to his home. The crime occurred Sunday night at the farm home of Minie Ross, a widow. Berry confessed and awaits his examining trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Berry
Millican
L. E. Morehead
Minie Ross
Berry
Walter Smith
H. H. Smith
W. L. McFerrin
R. Y. McFerris
Kurten Chronicle Reports Busy Local Meetings and Singing
Kurten Tex September 11 special report notes a Wednesday women’s gathering led by Miss Laura Belle Roten with many attendees. A rain-cancelled Community Club meeting occurred September 7 with a reconvening planned September 13. A Kurten singing event is announced for Sunday afternoon September 17 inviting all lovers of singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Kurten
Tex
Laura Belle Roten
Bryan City Schools Prepare for Higher Enrollment
Bryan teachers listed for high school and East and West Side elementary schools amid crowded classrooms. Enrollment surges push some grades beyond capacity as new teachers and a manual arts building are sought to meet demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan City
H. C. Willis
J. M. Carroll
San Antonio
Davis
Madison Hall
Hall
Wesa Weddington
Minnie E. McCarty
Mary Perkins
Alma Copelin
Jewell Williamson
Coral Clark
Lucy Harrison
Fred L. Sloop
G. C. Cox
O. A. Hanszen
W. R. Barron
East Side School
East Side
Wm. L. Powers
Malcolm McInnis
Allie Montgomery
Lillian Moore
Leila Grifin
Lida Belle Pipkin
Annie Dearing
Evelyn Crawford
May Burtis
Edyth Lloyd
West Side School
C. M. Bethany
Elizabeth Suber
Susie Benbow
Eva Stewart
Fdna Harris
Nina Henry
Margaret Zuber
Bethany
Mrs. Sims Returns From Chautauqua Summer Tour
Mrs. M. W. Sims Sr. and granddaughters Priscilla, Pattie Sims, and Lucile Sims Clark with Mrs. L. W. Clark of Dallas, return from a Chautauqua season in New York. Speakers included Gov. Pat M. Neff and Lord Birkenhead. open forum discussions drew many views on evolution and League of Nations. The New York Symphony Orchestra performs six weeks yearly. Chautauqua hosts lectures, sightseeing, and university-like schooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Sims Sr
Chautauqua
N. Y
Priscilla
Pattie Sims
Lucile Sims Clark
L. W. Clark
Dallas
Dallas News
Pat M. Neff
New Cub Roars at Bryan Lions Luncheon
A new cub was announced at the Bryan Lions Club luncheon at the Bryan Hotel. Emmett Wallace is the father and his name was enrolled. Pat Newton led the program, which ran from 12 30. A Hillsboro Lions president asked Bryan Lions to help three Hillsboro boys attend A and M this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Hotel
Emmett Wallace
Pat Newton
Hillsboro Lions
Bryan Lions
Oak McKenzie States His Position on Sunday Closing Law
County Attorney Oak McKenzie presents a firm stance on enforcing the Sunday closing law. He affirms sworn duty to uphold all laws, requests citizen cooperation, and thanks business stakeholders for their general observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak McKenzie
Suit filed by injured man in Bryan College road bus crash
Will Rush, a Black man injured on Bryan College road, sues bus driver J. W. Watson for 1100 dollars in district court. Rush hired W. S. Barron as attorney after the September 6 filing. Watson’s attorney is unnamed. Rush has been discharged from Bryan hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Rush
Bryan College Road
J. W. Watson
W. S. Barron
Bryan Hospital
Allen Carrs Visit Houston Briefly
Mr and Mrs Allen Carr are in Houston for a short visit staying a few days in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Allen Carr
Houston
Over subscription grows for Japanese Relief Fund
The Japanese Relief Fund of the Red Cross in Washington reports subscriptions totaled 5563 dollars by noon. An additional list of subscribers adds 267.20 dollars, bringing the day’s total to 528.25 dollars, wired immediately to headquarters in St. Louis Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
The
Red Cross
Committee On the
St. Louis
Foster Dreher Wedding in Roan's Prairie Texas
Prof. H A Foster of College Station and Miss Robbie Merle Dreher of Roan's Prairie quietly wed Sunday. Mrs. Foster is the daughter of Mr and Mrs R J Dreher of Roan's Prairie. The ceremony was by Rev Foster of Bedias. They will live in Bryan at Edge Apartments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roan’s Prairie
Tex
H. A. Foster
College Station
Robbie Merle Dreher
Interscholastic League Directors Named for Brazos County Meet
The article lists the directors for the Brazos County interscholastic meet to be held in April. Key officials include Geo. B. Wilcox as director general D L Turner as debate director T A Henearling Jr as declamation director Mrs W L Powers as essay writing director Mrs Mae S Wilson as spelling director Miss Winnie E Burrows as music memory director N C Cole as athletic director W G Colson as rural schools director and Mrs Agnes K Tardy as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interscholastic League of
Brazos County
Geo. B. Wilcox
A. and
M. Consolidated School
D. L. Turner
Smetana School
T. A. Hen Earling Jr
Millican
W. L. Powers
Prospect
Mae S. Wilson
Woodville
Winnie E. Burrows
Edge School
N. C. Cole
Harvey
W. G. Colson
Tabor
Agnes K. Tardy
Leonard School
Prof and Mrs Ammons to Make Bryan Home
Prof and Mrs Ammons will reside in Bryan for the coming year. G M Ammons taught at Thor schools last year and will become superintendent of the schools. He will attend A and M College for graduate work. They rented the Taliferro home on West 26th Street and have many friends in Brazos county, ensuring they stay nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. Ammons
Thor
Hi- Pinahe
Bryan
Prof. Ammons
M. College
Taliferro
West 26Th Street
Vivienne Howell Heads to Columbia for Studies and Teaching
Miss Vivienne Howell daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Howell of this city departs Galveston for New York to teach and attend Columbia University during the year She recently returned to Austin to resume duties at the State University and as a Texas Examiner's Board member Bryan friends praise her outstanding University of Texas career and bright future ahead
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivienne Howell
Ralph Howell
Austin
State University
Texas Examiner
New York City
Galveston
New York
University of Texas
Woman's Bible Class Hosts Love Shower for Mary Ellen Stuart
The Woman's Bible Class of First Presbyterian hosted a farewell shower for Miss Mary Ellen Stuart at Mrs. Hal Saunders' home. Stuart, bound for Brownwood to reenter Daniel Baker Presbyterian College, has excelled as a student and is praised for her Christian influence and service in Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Hal Saunders
Mary Ellen Stuart
Brownwoo
Daniel Baker Presbyterian College
Miss Stuart
Bryan Presbyterian Church
Bryan
Mrs Waldrop Visits Mother In Waco
Mrs. A. M. Waldrop returned Saturday from a visit to her mother Mrs. M. Roof in Waco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Waldrop
Mrs. M Roof
James W. White 80 Dies at Home After Illness
James W. White aged 80 died Tuesday at 11 p m at his home after a one week illness. Born January 16 1843 in Hickory Newton County Mississippi he served four years as a Confederate soldier under Beauregard. He moved to Texas in 1874 and settled in Bryan where he lived with his children. He is survived by five sons and three daughters. Funeral held at his daughter Mrs S H Franklin’s home with Rev J M Bullock officiating. pallbearers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. White
White
Hickory
Newton County
Mississippi
P. G. T. Beauregard
Texas
Bryan
Charles
Gentry White
James W. White Jr
Louis H. White
Kerrville
S. H. Franklin
P. L. Winter
Mabel Roberts
Waco
J. M. Bullock
L. E. Morehead
R. L. Buchanan
C. A. Buchanan
J. W. Hamilton
W.S. Martin
C. C. Beal
Prof J A Clutter Returns From Iowa Vacation
Prof J A Clutter of College with wife and baby returned from Ames Iowa after working toward his M S degree at Iowa State College. He studied with Prof J Horace Kraft and Prof E M Regenbrecht during six week sessions. He visited the Iowa State Fair and noted strong corn crops in the north diminishing southward due to drought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Clutter
Ames
Iowa
Clutter
Iowa State College
J. Horace Kraft
E. M. Regenbrecht
Citations Served in Delinquent Tax Suits in Brazos County
Delinquent tax suits totaling 806 were filed under former County Attorney J. G. Minkert. Oak McKenzie says an unusual rush delayed service until 30 days ago. others will be served in the next 30 days. Cases set for September district court term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
J. G. Minkert
Oak McKenzie
District Court
Wellborn News Items Highlight Local Life and Moves
Bap tism near Eoppe bridge conducted by Rev Pipkin for the Neeley and Harrold families. Dr George F Lee and wife consider moving to Bryan soon. Wellborn postpones the fair to September 26 with a barbecue buzz. Mrs Foscue and two sons visit from Ennis. Mrs Mitt Parker returns from Houston visit. George W Norwood back from three week trip to Oklahoma and New Mexico noting poorer Oklahoma crops versus Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Neeley
L. J. Harrold
Eoppe Bridge
J. J. Pipkin
George F. Lee
Bryan
Lee
Wellborn
T. S. Fosecue
Ennis
John Neeley
Recruiting Office Closed In Federal Building
The naval recruiting sub station in the federal building has closed and future enlistments from this territory will be handled at the Houston station. Chief Boatswain's Mate J G Bennett and his family leave for Houston where Bennett reports for duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval
Federal
Houston
J. G. Bennett
Supposed Bandit Shoots Self in Marshall Lunch Room
A 25 year old man identified by bank cashier Charles Marefield as the Mooringsport bank robber shot himself in a Marshall lunch room after being cornered by Sheriff Sanders. A money order bearing the name Frank Erwin was the only clue to his identity. The Mooringsport bank heist dumped about $5000, according to reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Texas
Mooringsport
Associated Press
Sanders
Louisiana
Scottsville
Here
Texas Woman Dies in Paris Sits Beside Navasota Child
Telegram from Friday reports Mrs. John M. King died in Paris France. Widow of Judge Jno M King formerly of Navasota now in Houston with I G N railroad. sister to Secretary McAdoo. She accompanied by son Leon King, a musician, and will be buried beside a Nav asota child. Bryan friends will attend funeral when announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
John M. King
Paris
France
Jno. M. King
Navasota
Houston
Stangels Enjoy Wisconsin Lakes and Sites
Prof and Mrs W L Stangel of College Station return from a Wisconsin summer overland trip by car. They visited Pabst Dairy Farms Janesville plant Hoard’s Dairyman Lake Winnebago and towns Green Bay Manitowoc Oshkosh. They found crops good and climate pleasant meeting Texans Mowerey Howell and Leland families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Stangel
College Station
Wisconsin
Stangel
University of Wisconsin At Madison
Pabst
Janesway
Hoard
Lake Winnebago
Green Bay
Manitobo
Oskosh
Mr. Mowerey
Lubbock
L. D. Howell
T. W. Leland
College
Hearne Land Leased as Oil Drilling Hopes Grow
Hearne Texas reports J C Bland has been leasing land from outside parties to support drilling operations. A sizable acreage is secured but not yet enough to start work. The Chamber of Commerce cooperates and expects the required acreage to be obtained soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearne
Tex
J. C. Bland
Chamber of Commerce
Grout A. and M College Honored by Gov Neff
Gov Pat M Neff names delegates to the annual world’s dairy congress in Washington Philadelphia and Syracuse October 2 4 5 to 10 Delegates include R B Walker C M Evans J W Ridgeway R L Mullins Dave Metzger W H Schoffelmayer Dallas Robert J Kleburg Jr Kingsville Prof P Grout College Station Dr A F Flickwir R F Crow Houston Dr W A King H M Madison Charles H Alvord San Antonio Hal McFadden Victoria Dr W W Battle Austin A P Borden Pierce Ed Lasater Falfurrias.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Pat M. Neff
Washington, D. C
Philadelphia
Syracuse
N. Y
R. BR. Walker
C. M. Evans
J. W. Ridgeway
R. L. Mullins
Dave Metzger
W. H. Schoffelmayer
Dallas
Robert J. Kleburg Jr
Kingsville
P. Grout
College Station
A. F Flickwir
R. F. Crow
Houston
W. A. King
H. M. Madison
Charles H. Alvord
San Antonio
Hal McFadden
Victoria
W. W. Battle
A. P. Borden
Pierce
Lasater
Falfurrias
A Hensarling Visits Steep Hollow This Week
A Hensarling from Steep Hollow is in town today for unspecified engagements. Local residents note his return and potential meetings during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Hensarling
Rotary Club Luncheon Showcases Competitors and Ethics
About 70 Rotarians and guests attended a Wednesday luncheon under the business methods committee. Speakers covered ethics, fair competition, and the move toward cooperation, with songs and remarks by City Manager E. E. McAdams, Rev. S Moylan Bird, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Business Methods Committee
Rotarians
W. S. Barron
H. C. Fulgham
Gabe Cazell
E. E. McAdams
Rotary
S. Moylan Bird
D. X. Bible
Col. C. C. Todd
M. Cadet Corps
San Antonio
W. S. Davis
K. Hassell
T. K. Lawrence
W. C. Davis
Oak McKenzie
W. L. Neeley
Jim James
Dr. W. H. Oliver
A. L. Mendrick
J. W. Martin
Chas
F. Hilleir
C. S. Warren
E. R. Alexander
J. Horace Kraft
Romney Dansby
G. D. Brown
Will McCulloch
E. F. Parks
A. S. McSwain
Roy Hudspeth
D. L. Wilson
Geo. Nedbalek
Joe Ranson
Robi. Armstrong
P. S. Mangum
W. F. Davis
Walter J. Coulter
Tom Smith
E. J. Fountain
S. Park
Forest Jones
M. F. Carrol
Milton Fountain
Jess Cook
Johnny Pierce
A. M. Waldrop
Convicts Escape In Hempstead Truck Chase
Three convicts aboard a Hempstead bound truck attempted to break chains and escape on Thursday night, according to Sheriff L. Morehead of Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hempstead
L. &. Morehead
Bryan
Local Rain Totals Differ Between City and Nearby Areas
Rainfall measured 1.05 inches by government gauge Thursday night and Friday morning, with the local amount seen as more widespread than recent showers. No rain reported beyond two miles toward Benchley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaage
Benchley
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. Rs. Covey
J. N. Dulaney
J. M. Gordon
Tyler Haswell
M. L. Parker
Jno
M. Lawrence
J. D. Martin
E. F E. McAdams
L. L. McInnis
Lee J. Rountree
Kurten Chroniclings
ROAR
LIONS
Interscholastic League Directors
Prof
Mrs. Ammons
Columbia, M. Y
First Presbyterian
Bandit
Self
Mrs. Stangel
Wisconsin Lakes
Grout A. & M. College
Neff
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