Millican Faces Quiet Decay After Barbecue Clash
Millican Texas residents recount a harsh barbecue night at the Baptist church where F L Henderson’s lash-like tirade sparked wounds and sharp accusations. The piece laments small town decline driven by bond issues and politics, noting community hospitality and local visits as the town preserves memories amid change.
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
Doris Simpson
San Marcos
Hiettie Jackson
Thelma Seely
Alma Lois Williams
Brian
Erin Simpson
Montague County
Reba Sawyer
Houston
Travis Hughes
Chestley Hughes
Baby
M. EF. Church
Jesse McFerrin
Snipe
Brazos county urged to build all weather roads for farm growth
The article argues that Texan counties like McLennan Van Zandt Wise and Oklahoma show better roads boost dairy poultry and market access. It links road improvements to higher milk meat and feed production and cites Waco Decatur and Dallas Shreveport trade flows, tick control and market development as essential to diversifying farming and improving profits.
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
Grand Jury Draws Jurors For Multiple Weeks
The article lists jurors drawn for the second through fifth weeks of the term, with names including W. E. Gandy, D. L. Peters, J. E. Moseley, R. R. Shaw, C. B. McGregor, H. N. Rohde, and many others. Sheriff J. H. Reed will summon the panel. the docket will be fixed Tuesday after Judge Davis confers with civil-case attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reliance
Jim Tobias
Steep Hollow
Davis
J. H. Reed
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
M. P. Mims
J. M. Dunn
J. H. Gancy
Garland Stuckey
J. W. McCulloch
Will Presnal
A. W. Emmet
Wilson Bradley
George P. Edge
J. S. Baker
W. C. Hill
W. J. Boriskie
C. A. Buchanan
O. L. Andrews
L. L. Dixon
C. C. Morgan
Wallace Dunlap
Chas. Schramm
Chas. FE. Griffin
J. T. Denena
A. L. Persons
Guy Harris
R. B. Jones
J. N. Harrison
R. L. Wilson
J. H. Maloney
J. W. Dominek
Sentiment Grows For Brazos County Good Roads Bond Issue
The county faces an election in two weeks as support for the good roads bond rises. About 2,500 residents publicly endorsed the program this week, including church leaders, Bryan bankers, Rotary and Lions clubs, and the American Legion. The plan offers $1.1 million in bonds with a $0.60 tax levy, leveraging $3 or more from the state and private interests to fund rural road improvements and retire district bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Roads
Brazos
Bryan
Service Clubs
Rotary
Lions
American Legion
Brazos County
Auxiliary
State Highway Commission
Farm Relief Seen Mixed But Hurdles Remain For Wheat And Cotton
Federal farm board leaders led by Chairman Alex Legge stress relief aims for wheat and Texas cotton growers. Critics, including bankers, warn 4 percent credit may spur risky expansion. Observers doubt the $500 million revolving fund will fully realize relief, noting many farmers already prosper by sound market study and efficiency.
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Federal Farm Board
Alex Legge
Texas
Steep Hollow Visits and Birthday Gatherings Noted
Steep Hollow hosts included Mrs. Bob Fletz and baby of Austin and Mrs. J. T. Cross with baby James Trueman of Tabor visiting A. J. Murray and family. Allen Worsham of Houston visited his mother Mrs. Fannie Worsham in Bryan. A birthday dinner for Mrs. T. A. Hensarling was held, Emmett Moody escorting her on a ride. most children attended except Theron Hrensarling. Sunday School canceled due to a funeral. turnout planned next Sunday with expectant preaching and music. M. P. Mims visited Fort Worth to see his brother J. L. Mims and family. A recent shower brought hopes for turnips, greens, and spinach.
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 Demo
Mrs H A Russell of the Maple Springs home demonstration club reports a four month net income of 134 79 from 177 White Leghorns ending July. After spending 237 95 on feed supplies and equipment, the flock surpasses the cotton crop in earnings and is cited as a growing venture.
List of Jurors for Sixth Week and Names
The document lists jurors for the sixth week including W J Coulter J W Hicks C R DL Jones Sam Royder Aubrey Jones Milton Dansby Frank Barnes W K Gibbs Roy Foster Carl Winsprecht W B Higgs K T Williams Phillip Noto W L Newman M P Walker C P Powers B Pr Moore W L McCulloch C R Elkins W W Cooner W O Holmes J H Nash L H Jones H H Newton J W Carroll H F Wehrman G G Foster J W Turek H O Ferguson and many more such as A L Higgs H C Seale RB A Risinger John Patronella and others.
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W. J. Coulter
J. W. Hicks
C. R. DL. Jones
Sam Royder
Aubrey Jones
Milton Dansby
Frank Barnes
WK. Gibbs
Roy Foster
Carl Winsprecht
W. B. Higgs
K. T. Billiams
Phillip Noto
W. L. Newman
M. P. Walker
C. P. Powers
B. Pr. Moore
W. L. McCulloch
C. R. Elkins
W. W. Cooner
Willis G. Edge
S. P. Moore
Albert Goodman
J. M. Adkins
A. M. Waldrop
J. B. Mathews
J. H. Todd
L. L. Stevens
R. F. Crenshaw
FE. T. Benbow
A. J. Wallin
J. Coulter Smith
E. H. McCulloch
Cotton Handling Totals Hit About 10 000 Bales This Season
Figures from two local cotton warehouses a gin and the compress show 9 471 bales processed this season not counting 585 round bales counted as half bales The compress moved 4 689 bales the Lawrence warehouse 1 000 and the Union warehouse 3 782 The Eden gin baled 585 round bales
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Lawrence
Union
Eden
Lions advance community service at regional meeting
Major Ingram urged Lions to work for the common good and cautioned against self centered efforts. Mrs. Tyler Haswell spoke on the George Griffin concert at College Station and a committee was appointed. Copenhaver and five Texas Lions met in Bryan with Chas. Ingram and others attending. Hays Bowers was elected group chairman with Rev. Hassler as secretary after a two hour discussion.
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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. KE. Hassler
First Methodist Church of
Caldwell
County rallys push for San Antonio Trail bond support
Community leaders in Brazos County organize voters and women groups to back a road bond program. Meetings in Bryan and Edge plan canvassing and public forums amid efforts to secure turnout for the September 28 election.
Old San Antonio Road plans tie to county road bond stance
County residents favor supporting road bond issues, arguing the San Antonio Road will be upgraded rapidly. They say improvements benefit the old trail and that opposing bonds would abandon a beneficial trade, with bridges and paving advancing along the route through Bryan.
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Highway Commission
San Antonio
Bryan
Cavitt
County program urges soil conservation and terracing tours
Leaders advocate farm demonstrations in the county to show terracing and soil building crop benefits and plan community schools to expand terracing. A K Short calls for county agent publicity while O B Martin stresses business support. Congressman Buchanan declares soil conservation essential and notes a suspected European corn borer issue. Upcoming preliminary meetings are set for Navasota, Bryan, Robertson, and Brenham in late September to early October.
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A. K. Short
O. B. Martin
Congressman Buchanan
Mt. Buchanan
Austin County
Navasota
Grimes County
Bryan
Robertson County
Franklin
Tea
Dom
Brenham
Local meetings planned to organize county committees
Detailing a series of night meetings in Lee county Giddings Madison county Madisonville on Oct 11 A K Short of the Redeball Land Bank George W Johnson district agent Extension Service and M K Bentley terracing specialist with the Extension Service will attend to aid in organizing county committees.
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Lee County
Giddings
Madison County
Madisonvilley
Redeball Land Bank
George W. Johnson
M.K. Bentley
Extension Service
Study Commits to Round Table on Program and Bond Issue
Nineteen members attended yesterday's meeting to discuss questions on the program. All members reported growing favorable sentiment toward the proposal and bond issue, especially from rural precincts, marking a swing in support compared with two to three weeks ago. Attending were Chairman John M. Lawrence and 18 others including Travis B. Bryan D. Mike George D. Hassell Cy Gy Morgan Mrs. Lee J. Rountree John S. Caldwell EB. H. Astin WL McCulloch M. F. Vitopil Charles Koasnrek R. W. Howell Oak Mc Kenzie Tyler Haswell J. Webb Howell J. W. Batts Forrest Jones George A. Adams and J. Bryan Miller.
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John M. Lawrence
Travis B. Bryan
D. Mike
George D. Hassell
Cy Gy Morgan
Lee J. Rountree
John S. Caldwell
EB. H. Astin
WL McCulloch
M. F. Vitopil
Charles Koasnrek
R. W. Howell
Oak McKenzie
Tyler Haswell
J. Webb Howell
J. W. Batts
Forrest Jones
George A. Adams
J. Bryan Miller
Merchants Back Local Theatre Upgrade With Sound
In Bryan local merchants urged a theatre owner to install sound equipment. When funds were unavailable they financed the move and sent him to New York to wire the house. A month later Temple shops and theaters are fully wired. Bryan plans further upgrades to stay competitive.
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Hit
New York
Temple Shops
Bryan
Schulmang
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