Millican Not Dying It Is Already Dead
Millican Texas hosts a Baptist barbecue where clashes over past town politics are aired. A local speaker criticizes recent leadership while residents reflect on a once strong rural school and the impact of bond issues and outsiders. Community events include cake, ice cream, and visits from locals and former residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millican
Texas
Baptist Church
F. L. Henderson
W. C. Davis
Brazos Valley
Henderson
Bob McFerrin
W. O. W. Hall
Bob
Aline Smith
Allen
San Antonio
Weldon Bell
Wichita
Kans
J. W. Burrows
George Earl Dunlap
Kirkland
Coleman
Arthur Edwards
Ella Dunlap
Merit Hills
California
Gertie Gray
Mart
Willie Kaigler
Patsy Ruth
Dallas
Lewis Black
Wright
Erwin
Andrews
Goose Creek
Guy Hodges
Baby
Angleton
History of Brazos County Roads for Farm Prosperity
Analysis cites McLennan Van Zandt Wise and Oklahoma examples where all weather roads boosted dairy poultry and beef markets. It argues Brazos County needs better roads to expand dairy and market access, improve herds, and support diversified farming amid tick eradication efforts and shifting cotton dependence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Texas
Borden Milk Company
Waco
McLennan County
Borden
McLennan
van Zandt
van Zandt County
Dallas
Shreveport
Wise County
Decatur
W. W. Crawford
Crawford
Oklahoma
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Louisiana
Jury lists filled as term advances in county court
Grand jury proceedings conclude as Judge Davis schedules civil docket. jurors for weeks two through six are drawn and summoned by Sheriff Reed, listing extensive names for service across the term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reliance
Jim Tobias
Steep Hollow
Davis
J. H. Reed
Enire
Sentiment Grows For Brazos County Good Roads Bond Issue
Public support for the two million dollar good roads bond grows as about 2 500 county residents publicly back the program ahead of the election. Endorsements come from pastors bankers service clubs American Legion and auxiliary members, with tax and funding details outlined and voiced as a solid business proposition. More meetings are planned as citizens weigh the worth of the proposal and its impact on rural and Bryan areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Roads
Brazos
Bryan
Service Clubs
Rotary
Lions
American Legion
Brazos County
Auxiliary
State Highway Commission
Will Farm Relief Actually Help The Wheat And Cotton Farmers
The article reports on federal farm board members led by Chairman Alex Legge favoring crop expansion despite price fixing risks. It notes Texas cotton growers and wheat farmers might expand under the $500 million relief plan, while bankers warn of credit risk and potential losses, questioning whether relief will materialize and if farmers should rely on government aid instead of sound business practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Farm Board
Alex Legge
Texas
Steep Hollow Visits and Community Notes
Steep Hollow hosts Mrs. Bob Fletz and baby from Austin staying with A. J. Murray. Miss Annie Belle Murray noted. Mrs. J. T. Cross and baby James Trueman of Tabor visit Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Risinger. Allen Worsham of Houston visits his mother Mrs. Fannie Worsham of Bryan. Birthday dinner for Mrs. T. A. Hensarling, surprise ride by son-in-law Emmett Moody of Stephenville, missing Theron Hrensarling. Sunday School canceled for a funeral, next Sunday hoped to resume with sermons and music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Fletz
Baby
Austin
A. J. Murray
Fletz
Annie Belle Murray
J. T. Cross
James Trueman
Tabor
C. M. Risinger
Allen Worsham
Houston
Fannie Worsham
Bryan
T. A. Hensarling
Emmett Moody
Stephenville
Theron Hrensarling
M. P. Mims
Ft. Worth
J. L. Mims
Hens Beat Cotton Crop in Maple Springs Demonstration
Mrs. H. A. Russell of the Maple Springs home demonstration club reports a net income of 154.79 from 177 White Leghorns for four months ending July. Despite 237.05 spent on feed supplies and equipment, the hens reportedly outperform the cotton crop.
Cotton Bales Handled Here Reach 10 000 This Season
Figures from two local cotton warehouses a gin and a compress show 9 471 bales counted as full and 585 round bales counted as half making about 10 000 bales handled this season. The compress handled 4 689 bales the Lawrence warehouse 1 000 bales and the Union warehouse 3 782 bales. The Eden gin baled 585 round bales.
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Lawrence
Union
Eden Gin
Lions Club Meeting Shapes Civic Goals in Bryan Area
Major Ingram urged community oriented work while Mrs. Tyler Haswell pitched the George Griffin concert in College Station. Delegates from five Texas Lions Clubs gathered in Bryan for a group conference with Hays Bowers elected chairman and Rev. W. E. Hassler secretary as clubs discussed shared issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Ingram
Tyler Haswell
George Griffin
College Station
R. C. Franks
Fred Hale
E. R. Bryant
Dan Russell
FE. W. Glenn
Lion Copenhaver
Bryan
Lions
Chas. C. Ingram
H. E. Wilson
F. A. Shannon
Wharton
Hays Bowers
Caldwell Lions Club
W. E. Hassler
First Methodist Church
Caldwell
Old San Antonio Road and county plans for road upgrades
County residents discuss highway improvements to the old San Antonio Road and the San Antonio Road project. They note no merging of the old trail with Highway No 21 and emphasize support for bond issues to secure bridges and paving along the route through Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highway Commission
San Antonio
Bryan
Cavitt
Bond Drive Faces Opposition in Brazos County
Residents in the Prospect community and rural areas rally to support the San Antonio Trail improvement and bond issue. Local leaders including D. Mike and George A. Adams organize meetings at Sugar Hill and Edge to mobilize voters. A Bryan Chamber group plans outreach with featured speakers and a Friday auction cake fundraiser for the school fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cavitt
Bryan and
Braves County Chamber of Commerce
Bryan
San Antonio Trail
J. T. Brock
Organization of Women Voters
LaSalle Hotel
Prospect
Brazos County
George A. Adams
Edge
W. C. Davis
W.S. Barron
F. L. Henderson
Chamber of Commerce
Soil conservation plan aims to boost terracing and education
Members discuss county wide soil building programs urging demonstrations and tours to show terracing benefits. They call for community schools, increased publicity, and business support. Upcoming meetings target Navasota Grimes Bryan Robertson Franklin and Washington counties with dates in late September to October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. K. Short
C. B. Martin
Congressman Buchanan
Buchanan
Austin
Navasota
Grimes County
Bryan
Robertson County
Franklin
Ashington County
Brenham
County meetings to organize committees in several counties
In Lee County at Giddings on October 7 and in Madison County at Madisonville on October 11 a night meeting will be held. A K Short of the Federal Land Bank, George W. Johnson district agent Extension Service, M K Bentley terracing specialist and others will attend to assist in organizing committees in each county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee County
Giddings
Madison County
Madisonville
K. Short
Federal Land Bank
George W. Johnson
M.K. Bentley
The
Extension Service
Bond program gains steady support from county committee
A county committee meeting with 19 members reported growing favorable sentiment for the 3000 roads bond program. Rural precinct reports showed a distinct swing toward the bond issue, and a round table discussion is planned for questions and answers. Members listed include Chairman John M. Lawrence and Secretary Travis B. Bryan among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Lawrence
Travis B. Bryan
ID. Mike
George D. Hassell
C. C. Morgan
Lee J. Rountree
John S. Caldwell
BE. H. Astin
W. McCulloch
M. F. Vitopil
Charles Kovarek
BR. W. Howell
Oak McKenzie
Tyler Haswell
J. Webb
Merchants Back Theatre With Sound Equipment Effort
Local Bryan merchants urged a theatre owner to install sound equipment and offered to finance and rush him to New York to wire the house. A month later Temple shops were normal with audiences staying to hear and buy. The three Bryan theatres now feature talkie devices and the latest equipment. The Sechulmans earn commendation for improving local entertainment and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bryan
Sechulmans
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BY Nell Bentley
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W. E. Gandy
F. M. Nichols
D.L. Peters
J. E. Moseley
W. R.fairman
R. R. Shaw
C.B. McGregor
H. N. Rohde
R. W. Francis
J. M. Dunn
J. H. Gandy
Garland Stuckey
J. W. McCulloch
Will Presnal
A. W. Emmet
Wilson Bradley
George P. Edge
J. S. Baker
W. C. Hill
V. J. Boriskie
C. A. Buchanan
O. L. Andrews
L. L. Dixon
Wallace Dunlap
Chas. Schramm
Chas
EF. Griffin
J. T. Denena
A. L. Persons
Guy Harris
R. B. Jones
J. N. Harrison
R. L. Wilson
J. H. Maloney
J. W. Dominek
D. Burkhalter
P. J. Palasota
J. E. Weedon
J. W. Fuller
R. E. Jones
Ben Metzer
W. W. Hall
Clarence Vick
E. A. Hensarling
John Regmund
R. L. Hearne
R. R. McDonald
John A. Moore
D. D. White
Pat Newton
R. S. Webb Jr
W. C. Raines
August C
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George Smith
W. F. Gelber
Chas. Moehlman
J. Tom Smith
H. Edge
Todd
J. H. Lavinder
I. M. Weecon
W. H. Bullock
Joe M. Bond
J. C. Mathis
J. L. Holligan
W. T. Kelly
Alex
Jim Seeley
W. M. Jones
R. M. Dansby
C. R. Saxon
J. H. Murphy
Joe Wehrman
F. C. Rubin
Milton Suber
Ed Hrdlicka
Ward Mooring
W. J. Coulter
J. W. Hicks
C. R. L. Jones
Sam Royder
Aubrey Jones
Milton Dansby
Frank Barnes
W. K. Gibbs
Roy Foster
Carl Wipes
Brecht
W. B. Higgs
K. T. Williams
Phillip Noto
W. L. Newman
M. P. Walker
C. P. Powers
B. F. Moore
W. L. McCulloch
C. R. Elkins
W. W. Co
A. L. Higgs
H. C. Seale
B. Ay Risinger
John Patronella
John T. Cloud
A. L. Watson
J. T. Locke
D. C. Cunningham
J. L. Burt
J. H. Gammon
J. L. Stasney
M. G. Cross
J.S. Francis Jr
Luke Patronella
F. H. Pool
Guy Cooner
August Straub
L. M. Thompson
Aubrey Tobias
Daily Eagle
Old San Antonio
Normangee
Jesue
D. Mike
Mike Shinman
Edge Meeting
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Bob Grandi
P. Lodge
Kathleen Calkins
Red Novelty Orchestra
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