Farm and Home Club News From Brazos County
Brazos County Boys and Girls Club notes improvements at homes and gardens. George Jones of Reliance touts the value of adequate farm food supply and lower medical costs. Flossie Mae Wilson and mother discuss yard care at the Prospect club demonstration. Gracie Huckaby aims to be bedroom demonstrator, with sister Neileen. Weather supports early sowing. clubs urged to choose cotton exhibits and focus on community progress amid farm readjustments.
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George Jones
Reliance
Flossie Mae Wilson
Prospect
Flossie Mae
Gracie Huckaby
Prospect Girls’ Home
Gracie
Nelleen
Outfield Plays Spark Travis Men Victory Over Presby Club
Verne Andrews starred in a 10 to 5 win as Avenue Baptist Methodist defeated Presbyterian Free Will Baptist at Travis School. Norris Johnson and Melvin McNeeley had key hits while Andrews and Henry Godwin made notable catches in a high effort outfield showing. Curt Cobb led with a homer and two hits as both teams totaled eight hits and one error.
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Allege Avenue Baptist-Methist Boys
Presbyteria-Pree Will Baptist
Travis
Verne Andrews
Norris Johnson
Johnny Hudson
Curt Cobb
C. A. B.methodist
Melvin McNeeley
Verne Anns
Henry Godwin
Lee Williams
Gomez
Presbyterian F. R
Roger Herring
Franklin
Texas Pioneers Come from Many Foreign Fields
Temple observes Central Texas Pioneers Day on Sept. 30 honoring 550 members including 19 from other states and 10 foreign countries led by Germany. A 75 percent turnout is expected for a day of business, tours, barbecue, and amusements.
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Temple
Temple Telegram
Central Texas
New York
Kansas
Ohio
Indiana
Texas
A. and M. Mothers Club Turns Wool to Cash
San Angelo Texas September report shows the A. and M. Mothers Club gathering one thousand pounds of wool to aid the student loan fund. The wool will be spun into blankets and auctioned. Last year 833 pounds were sent away and 16 blankets sold for 140 dollars. The club has sent 250 dollars to the loan fund, bringing its total since 1927 to 1,856 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Angelo
New Apartment House Planned by Em mel on East 27th Street
Work has begun on a brick two story duplex by Mr. and Mrs. A W Em mel on East 27th street next to the First Christian church. It will house two five room apartments with separate entrances and modern furnishings. Occupancy is expected before Christmas.
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Bryan
A. W. Emmel
East 27Th Street
First Christian Church
Violin Traced 211 Years Owned by Ark Man
In Atkins Arkansas on September 12 a violin with a 211 year history is owned by 74 year old J. T. Bigger who plays by ear.
Peak Is Reached In Car Loadings Week of Sept 2
The American Railway Association reported week ending Sept 2 car loadings at 666 652, the year's high. Overall up 34 654 from prior week and 105 327 higher than last year, with most commodities rising except livestock and forest products. Southwestern district totals 49 776 with grain, livestock, coal, coke, forest products, ore and miscellaneous showing varied shifts.
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Washington
American Railway Association
Pensioners to Work in Brady Cotton Fields
The Texas Rehabilitation Commission estimates the bulk of this year’s cotton harvest in Brady will be picked by labor from the relief rolls. J. J. Boley says thousands on the relief rolls will be sent to cotton fields in coming months while relief funds will target those unable to work.
Health teaching is health of children in schools
Mary G. McCormick of the New York State Department of Education argues health instruction belongs in schools and must be shared by parents as well. She notes that healthy homes build healthy children through proper eating rest and cleanliness practiced at home and in daily life.
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Mary, G. McCormick
Yorl State
Miss McCormick
Fundamental health rules for families and schools
In a series of upcoming articles Miss McCormick will outline basic rules for good health. The paper urges every parent and teacher to follow the series carefully, noting how homes with poor health habits tend to produce children with defects.
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McCormick
Statue of Hercules Stolen at Herculaneum
Excitement at Herculaneum excavations rises after a 12 inch Greek period statue of Hercules is stolen from the little museum. The theft remains a mystery as workmen servants and custodians are searched daily and the museum remains open to tourists under constant supervision.
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Hercules
Herculaneum
Naples
Italy
Vesuvius
Sleeping sickness fatal to 14 Texans
Texas health officials report four teen deaths from encephalitis or sleeping sickness this year. Over the past five years the disease caused 105 deaths in Texas. January saw five deaths, February three, March two, April two, and June and July one each. Deaths occurred across the state with no single hotspot. A close watch is maintained.
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Austin
Texas
State Department of Health
Governor Murrays plan to unseat Supreme Court justices
Oklahoma City Sept 12 Governor Murray said he favors an initiative petition to amend the state constitution to unseat all members of the state supreme court. He also retained W A Ledbetter to file a suit to vacate the court’s decision nullifying the last legislature salary cut for elective state officials.
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Oklahoma City
Murray
State Supreme Court
W. A. Ledbetter
Elastic Classified Ad Promises Quick Disposal of Items
If you have an item like furniture to dispose of an eGoiece of furniture or some other article an Eacle Want Ad will turn the trick quickly.
Society Fetes Miss Gussie Branch and Jennie Howell
Miss Gussie Branch and Jennie June Howell were honored at a Monday evening party at Mr. and Mrs. Tom Sweeney before they depart for school. Guests dressed in a hard time party theme and enjoyed lemonade and cookies. Attendees included Irene Higgs Barbara Harrison Dorothy Edge Cecilia Schultz Mildred Smith Raymond Moore Joe White James Alexander James Orms Robert Taylor Robert Lee Burley Roscoe Green Ross Herring and the Sweeneys.
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Gussie Branch
Jennie June Howell
Tom Sweeney
Misses Jennie
June Howell
Irene Higgs
Barbara Harrison
Dorothy Edge
Cecilia Schultz
Mildred Smith
Raymond Moore
Joe White
James Alexander
James Orms
Robert Taylor
Robert Lee Burley
Roscoe Green
Ross Herring
College Avenue Baptist Y W A Program and Social Hour
The Young Women's Association of College Avenue Baptist church held a Monday evening meeting led by Miss Bonnie Walker with a mission study titled Always Learning. Assistants were Misses Nellie Mae Griffin Hattie Russell Ella Crenshaw Edith Langley and Hanna Griffin followed by a social hour and refreshments. Attendees included Edith Jones Bonnie Wicker Ada Cheatham Cora Crenshaw Ella Crenshaw Nellie Mae Griffin Edith Langley Hattie Russell Hannah Griffin Ollie Ruth Shaw Mabel Jones Audrey Cawley Gladys Dehart Helen Easters Georgia Bell Shaw Mrs H L Whitley and Mrs M T Reese.
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Bonnie Walker
Young Women’s Association
College Avenue Baptist Church
Ada Cheatham
Miss Walker
Nellie Mae Griffin
Hattie Russell
Ella Crenshaw
Edith Langley
Hanna Griffin
Edith Jones
Bonnie Wicker
Cora Crenshaw
Hannah Griffin
Ollie Ruth Shaw
Mabel Jones
Audrey Cawley
Gladys Dehart
Helen Easters
Georgia Bell Shaw
H. L Whitley
M. T. Reese
Miss Janie Rosprim Weds Cecil Burrage in Bryan
Miss Janie Rosprim daughter of Mr and Mrs I J Rosprim of Bryan married Cecil Burrage of Waco son of Mr and Mrs R G Burrage Sunday afternoon at 3 o clock in Justice of the Peace J T McGee s home on East 25th street The couple will reside in Waco Burrage is an ex student of A and M College and works in shipping at Hubby Reese Company The bride a Bryan native and Stephens F Austin graduate wore gray with matching accessories
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Janie Rosprim
Bryan
Stephen F. Austin High School
Burrage
M. College
Hubby-Reese Company
Jury Adds Three Jurors in Ed Stanton Slaying Trial
Tulia court to-day selected three more jurors, making eight, in the Ed Stanton case over the death of Sheriff John Moseley. Trial proceeds after juror expansion.
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Tulia
Ed Stanton
John Moseley
Typewriter Yellow Second Sheets For Sale
Eagle Printing Company lists yellow second sheets for typewriters. Buyers can purchase in bulk and inquire about pricing and availability at the shop.
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Eagle Printing Company
Mohair of Texas Nets Good Price as Warehouses Fill
San Angelo report notes a 6 500 000 pound fall mohair clip with Texas warehouses filling fast. Prices for adult mohair start around 30 cents and kid hair 40 cents, with some grown hair reaching 35 cents. Leaders expect bulk prices at 35 to 40 cents or higher, aided by recent sales at 40 cents and Texas mohair commanding a premium over New Mexico. Last year’s and spring prices are cited to show trend.
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San Angelo
Texas
Tom Ritchey
A. W. Hilliard and Son
Boston
Solon of Texas Turns Down Job From Roosevelt
Senator Margie Neal of Carthage announced Monday she declined appointment as recorder of the general land office of the United States, tendered by President Roosevelt. She preferred to stay in Texas and complete her senate term. The post paid $2,000 yearly less a 15 percent economy cut. Neal was recommended for the federal post by Vice President Garner and Senators Connally and Sheppard.
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Austin
Margie Neal
Carthage
General Land Office of
United States
Roosevelt
Texas
Senate
Neal
John N. Garner
Tom Connally
Morris Sheppard
No Debt Payment Medals Worn by French Protesters
In Paris on September 12 a group calling themselves the Committee of Study and Propaganda wore small green medals bearing the letters NO to protest foreign debt payments. They argue there are no moral or material grounds for paying the debts after fiery debates and meetings.
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Paris
Committee of Study and Propaganda
Murray Seat Sought by Clinton Judge in 1934 Run
District Judge E L Mitchell of Clinton announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for governor in the 1934 campaign. He was president pro tempore of the state senate in 1915.
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Clinton
Okla
E. L. Mitchell
State Senate
Monday
California Woman Receives High Paying Postmaster Appointment
Nellie G. Donohoe of Oakland becomes the first woman to attain the highest paid acting postmastership under the current administration. The position carries a $7,000 annual salary and she has served as Democratic National Committeewoman for California since 1920. She is active in literary work and serves as first vice president of the Berkeley League of American Pen Women.
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Washington
Nellie G. Donohoe
Oakland
Cal
Donohoe
California
Berkeley League of American Pen Women
Plan to merge city and county offices in Texas
San Antonio movement by the Young Voters' League seeks to consolidate city and county offices under the home rule amendment adopted Aug 26. They claim cash-basis operations with combined officials could save about 100000 dollars yearly in tax collection and reduce law enforcement duplication.
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San Antonio
Bexar County
Young Voters’ League
Uvalde Pioneer Woman Remembers Indian Fights
Mrs William Lewis of Uvalde celebrated her 90th birthday. Born in Collin County, she came to this county in 1852 at age nine and helped her brothers mold bullets during battles with the Indians. She remains an avid reader informed on current events.
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Uvalde
William Lewis
Uvalde County
Lewis
Collin County
Texas Solon Resigns to Become Assistant Attorney General
R. B. Anderson of Godley, a member of the Texas House from the Ninety-Ninth district, resigns after one term to take a job as assistant attorney general in Austin.
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Austin
R. B. Anderson
Godley
Texas
House of Representatives
Anderson
Daily Eegie Want Ade boosts business outreach
The Daily Eegie Want Ade is highlighted as a reliable channel to reach readers and grow audience engagement. Businesses are urged to leverage this publication to reach a broad, loyal audience and increase visibility and sales.
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Brazos County Boys and Girls Club Department
Mr. Jones
Mrs. Jones
Bowman
A. B. McSwain
Rock Prairie
Make Good Foundation
Travis Men
Mothers’ Club
Emmel
Cuba
Charlies
Freeman
Richmond
Provisional Government
Mercedes
Tex
Associated Press
Harlingen
RFC
Brady Cotton Fields
Miss Virginia
Evanegline Glidewell
Danville
Old Dominion
Atlanic City
N. J
Mrs. Sweeney
College Avenue Baptist Y.W.A
Carl Portwood
Houston
Ollie Emmet
Emmet
Government Dam
Solon
Mary Elizabeth Duffy
K. of C. Hall
U. S
Ward
Montgomery Ward & CO
Bryan Ave
Bryan, Texas
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