Special train planned to back Bryan Bronco fans to Corsicana
Directors of the Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce arranged a 220 ticket special on Southern Pacific Lines for Friday’s opening district game against Corsicana. The high school band and pep squad totaling about 100 will ride, with transportation from Corsicana to the stadium provided. The group aims to include more residents as supporters. The meeting also discussed closing the old Hearne road grade crossing after the underpass opening to reduce accident danger. county officials and property holders will be consulted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan and
Brazos County
Corsicana
Hearne Road
Sec
D. L. Wilson
Bryan
Evolution Theory and Scriptural Creation in the People's Column
In a column on science and religion the writer argues that Earth predates six thousand years, supports evolution over a literal Genesis timeline, and questions a six day creation. The piece contends time scales and genealogy imply long epochs, with Adam placed around six millennia ago. continuation on Page 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People
Adams
Adam
Earth
Nationally Known Preacher To Lead At First Baptist
Dr. Wallace Bassett of Cliff Temple Dallas and Chase Murph First Baptist Temple will lead the church revival at First Baptist October 11 to 18. Bassett is a nationally known minister and Baylor board member. Murph is a well known music director and baritone. Dr. Andrew calls the pair a fortunate leadership for the series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Bassett
Cliff Temple
Dallas
Chase Murph
First Baptist Cheech of
Temple
First Baptist Church
W. H. Andrew
Bassett
State Baptist Board
Southern Baptist
Baylor University
Murph
Andrew
Grant Named Justice for Unexpired Term
R. B. Grant was appointed justice of the peace by the Brazos county commissioners court to serve the unexpired term of the late A. J. Buchanan and immediately took charge of the office. The court considered routine matters and adjourned after the noon hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Grant
Brazos County
A. J. Buchanan
Funeral Held For Joseph R. Tatman In Bryan
Joseph R. Tatman 55 died Monday evening at his home on West 26th street after a lingering illness. Funeral services were conducted at the Tatman residence by Rev. E S Bledsoe and Rev. A F Ainsworth. Interment followed at Bryan City cemetery. He was a native of Fairfield Iowa born May 5 1881 and came to Bryan in 1910 becoming a long time resident and printer by trade. Floral tributes came from friends in Bryan and other cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph R. Tatman
West 26Th Street
Tatman
McCulloch-Dansby Company
Joe R. Tatman
Fairfield
Iowa
Bryan
Con
Hit Run Driver Strikes Negress Fatal Fatal Hit and Run
Alice Ethridge a 65 year old Black woman died when struck by an unidentified hit and run driver near Steeles Store on Sunday. Eyewitnesses said the car paused after the impact then sped away after the two women passengers urged the driver to depart. Police could not locate the vehicle or license number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Ethridge
Steeles Store
Stockmen Meet Thursday Night at Chamber of Commerce
President Mit Dansby of the Livestock Association calls a meeting for all members and prospective members Thursday night at 8 o clock in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. Adoption of the constitution and by laws will be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mit Dansby
the Livestock Association
Chamber of Commerce
Freshman and Total Enrollment At A M College Sets New High
Freshman and total enrollment at Texas A and M College for 1936 37 rise to new highs. The 31 percent freshman bump brings Monday's first day to 1494, with upperclassmen still registering. Overflow dorms and project houses fill campus and nearby quarters in Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. & M. College
College Station
Texas A. and
M. College
E. J. Howell
Howell
Last Tribute to A J Buchanan Paid by Friends
Funeral services for Albert J Buchanan a long time Bryan resident were held at his home and a Masonic procession carried him to Bryan City cemetery. Dr W H Andrew officiated and the service included Nearer My God to Thee. The courthouse closed in tribute and many out of town friends attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert J. Buchanan
Bryan
Texas
Buchanan
Brazos County
W. H. Andrew
First Baptist Church
God
Bryan City Cemetery
Masonic Order
C. M. Bethany
M. M. Erskine
R. H. Harrison, Jr
J. D. Martin
E. E. Yeager
W. C. Davis
W. S. Gibbs
A. S. McSwain
Mas. O
Lattimore
Austin
Dan Lawson
Dora Buchanan
Houston
Laura Gooch
Navasota
H. G. Buchanan
Green Buchanan
Waco
M. Elwell
P. S. Mangum
Ed Lee Stacey
W. A. Woods
Ernest Schawe
Brenham
Eugene P. Harris
John Hammett
Emily Hammett
Baylor
Funeral Service For Father Bryan Woman
Mr and Mrs J D Benson and their children attended a funeral service in Waco for D S Carnahan father of Mrs Benson. Burial followed on Tuesday at 2 30 pm. Survived by two sons a daughter and several step relatives including Marie Plate of Treacy J A McQueen Jr of Bryan and Ray Burke of Cameron plus nieces and other Carnahan relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Benson
David
Marie
Waco
D. S. Carnahan
Benson
D. R
J. C
Marie Plate
Treacy
Ray Burke
Cameron
J. A. McQueen, Jr
Bryan
J. D
Melbourne Benson
Bertha and
Bell Carnahan
Shreveport
Ford Carnahan
Centee
Gordon Carnahan
Knoxville
Tenn
Son of President Elliott Roosevelt Visits Bryan on Sunday
Elliott Roosevelt of Fort Worth, son of the President, visited Bryan Sunday with a group. Their car stopped for gas at Black's Service Station and the diners had a meal at East Texas Cafe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliott Roosevelt
Fort Worth
United States
Bryan
Black
College
East Texas
Plan Big County Wide Carnival At Legion Grounds
County Superintendent Mrs. W. E. Neeley announces a Brazos County Rural Schools Centennial Carnival to benefit the Brazos County Rural Library. The event set for Thursday October 23 at the American Legion grounds features contests booths games and entertainment with a queen coronation. Fred Gage Kurten principal and rural teachers organizer leads planning efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Grounds
Brazos
W. E. Neeley
Brazos County
American Legion
Fred Gage
Kurten
Rural Teachers Organization of
Southwest Telephone Co Improves Service in College Station and Bryan
Substantial improvements in service facilities at College Station and Bryan are under way by the Southwest Telephone Company, says local manager M. E. Atkins. The project, costing about 21000, centers on a new 50 pair trunk line between Bryan and College Station, boosting capacity and future reliability. Upgrades at College Station include a new switchboard section with underground cable and expanded aerial cables for College Park and Oakwood. Bryan will see aerial cable extensions and 50 to 60 new cable terminals plus other enhancements to maintain high service levels. A. N. Johns, VP of the company, toured the plants with D. T. Strickland and Atkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Bryan
Southwest Telephone Company
M. E. Atkins
College Park
Oakwood
A. N. Johns
San Francisco
D.T. Strickland
Brownwood
Atkins
Funeral Service For Mrs Wehrman Sunday Morning
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Wehrman wife of J H Wehrman and mother of nine Brazos county residents were held at 10 45 oclock Sunday from the family residence at Smetana with Rt Rev J B Gleissner of St Josephs Catholic church conducting. Interment was in Smetana cemetery. Survivors include the husband six sons and three daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Wehrman
J. H. Wehrman
Brazos County
Smetana
J. B. Gleissner
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Smetana Cemetery
McCulloch-Dansby
Knights of Columbus
Joe N
Fred A
Henry F
Louis L
Charles 5
T. C. Kalinee
J. Kosarek
Clara Wehrman
Brazos
Summon Citizens For Petit Jury Service Monday
Brazos county residents summoned for petit jury duty must report to the court by 9 30 next Monday in the district court during the second week. The list includes Crawford Bond s Graham Royder Doerge Foster Ivy Lightsey McQuillen Boriskie Hill Kosh Moore Patranella Barra Fazzino Haddox Andrews Cargill Weedon Endler Fickey Barnes Conrad Henry McDonald Matejka Cunningham Holik Seigert Beal Boriskie Boriskie Dishman Ellis Wehrman and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Co. R. Crawford
Ross Bonds
Cal Graham
J. S. Royder
C. H. Doerge
Sam H. Foster
R. W. Ivy
W. Lightsey
E. E. McQuillen
W. J. Boriskie
W. C. Hill
Adam Kosh
Aubrey Moore
Consolidated Has Increase Negro Schools To Open
The A and M Consolidated district reports record enrollments with white schools opening Monday and three negro schools at College Park Wellborn and Shirock also set to open. High school enrollment reaches 156 and grade school about 300 plus Wellborn. New staff include Miss Barnett Hoke Ferguson Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JH. Sikes
Sikes
Wellborn
Grace Evelyn Barnett
Palacios
C.la
I. D. Hoke
Conroe
Thomas M. Ferguson
Georgetown
Southwestern University
Hoke
Ferguson
Jodie Lu Jones
Anderson
Texas
College Park
Shirock
Woodville School Opens With New Teacher
The Woodville school opened Monday with Mrs. P. A. Tardy as teacher. Fifteen students reported for the first day, received books and assignments, and classes will start Tuesday. A few more students are expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodville School
Woodville
P. A. Tardy
Allred Proclaims Rose Week for East Texas Festival
Gov James V Allred proclaimed October 2 to 6 as Rose Week to support the East Texas Rose Festival set for Tyler during those dates. The move was announced in Austin on September 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
James V. Allred
Tyler
Funeral Service Held Tuesday For Bryan Woman
Frances H. Harlan 30 wife of H. W. Harlan of Lufkin died Sunday night aged 30. Funeral from her mother Mrs. J. W. Hamilton West 25th street Bryan Tuesday at 2 pm with Rev. E. S. Phinney. Interment Bryan City Cemetery. Survived by husband two daughters mother three brothers and one sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Hamilton
West 25Th Street
Frances H. Harlan
H. W. Harlan
Lufkin
J. T. Webb
J. W. Hamilton, Jr
Bryan
J. W
Harlan
Jane Jennings Harlan
Morris Hamilton
Drummond Hamilton
Jennings Franklin
Emory Franklin
Theodore Jennings
Cecil Ashford
Henry Buchanan
Linton Robertson
Out of Bryan
F. H. Hill
Claudine Hill
Leonard Till
Dallas
L. B. Laurine
Hempstead
Pawhuska
Oklahoma
Theo Jennings
Garland
Elmer Clifton
W. C. Mann
Transfer of teachers at Stephen F. Austin High School
The school board moved Miss Margaret Parker from Bowie elementary to Stephen F. Austin High to handle increased enrollment. Parker will teach eighth grade science and mathematics and an English class. Louise Pipkin is elected to replace Parker at Bowie and will join Port Arthur schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen F. Austin
Margaret Parker
Bowie
Miss Parker
Louise Pipkin
Port Arthur
Miss Pipkin
J. J. Pipkin
Baylor College
Belton
A. and
M. Consolidated
Parker
Dairyman in Self Defense Fatally Wounds Man
Cal Graham a well known dairy man near College was involved in a Sunday evening shooting after a Black man Jesse Banks allegedly approached his car with a public safety item and fired. Graham struck Banks in self defense. The shooting will be reviewed by a grand jury convened by Judge W. C. Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cal Graham
College
Jesse Banks
W. R. Allen
W. C. Davis
Graham
Old Highway No. 6
Roy Nunn
Centennial Will Greet Rural School Children
Rural school heads from several Texas counties met in the district court room to plan sending as many pupils as possible to the Texas Centennial on upcoming days. Miss Blythe Hamilton Beale of the Centennial staff spoke on entertaining the children and outlined two affordable tours. Each district will arrange an exhibit for display during the exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Blythe Hamilton Beale
Texas Centennial Staff
Sale of Democratic Coins Begins
The sale of democratic coins to raise national campaign funds starts in Peru on Wednesday. The golden coins depict Roosevelt Garner and a republican elephant with the slogans Heads you win and Tails you lose. A business canvass led by Mrs. J L Brock will solicit support. coins can be bought for 50 cents at local shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robertson Chambers
McQueens’ Pharmacy
Canady’s
Adams Barber Shop
Emmell’s
Grand Jury Charged as September District Term Opens
Judge W C Davis opened the September district court for a six week term and charged the grand jury assisted by Assistant County Attorney W R Allen. He warned about thousands of students gathering for Allen Military Academy and A and M College, urging high community standards and cooperation with law enforcement to investigate and uphold the law. He stressed the jury as Texas constitutional authority and urged citizens to provide information on violations such as railroad rebates, pure food law breaches, irregularities in elections, and other crimes demanding inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
W. C. Davis
W. R. Allen
Davis
Bryan
Allen Military Academy
Texas A. and M. College
Grand Jury
Texas
New Officers and Groups This Year For Baptist WMS
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church outlines the new church year starting Oct 1 with officers led by President Mrs W S Howell and secretaries Mrs K C Dunn and Mrs Forrest Jones. Circle 1 lists multiple members and Circle 2 adds more names including G M Brandon and C S Gainer among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church
W. S. Howell
K. C. Dunn
Treasuer
Forrest Jones
Clarence Vick
T. H. Haltom
George Adams
Minnie Wilkes
Travi Bryan
W. B. Edge
August Anderson
W. R. Sanders
E. B. Elliott
M. Blackman
M. L. Evans
McSwain
G. W. Crims
Vick
C. S. Gainer
N. F. Loe Ce
S. Jones
Wiley Higgs
Roy
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Bronco
People’s Column
First Baptist
Grant
Dan Russell
Father Bryan
Consolidated
S.F. Austin Hi
E. H. Astin
Centennial
Court Terris
Baptist
WMS
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