Ranch of Rogers Becomes Mecca for Curious Visitors
In OOLOGAH Oklahoma the Herb McSpaddens who live on the Rogers ranch report that Will Rogers memory draws crowds. Visitors walk inside uninvited, gaze at rooms, and sometimes remove items including yard stones and cattle brand irons. The family contemplates turning the ranch into a Rogers shrine.
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Oologah
Okla
Herb McSpaddens
Rogers Ranch
Here
Will Rogers
Rogers
MacSpadden
Rogers County
McSpaddens
Alaska
Rat Bite Fever Fatal To Farmer In Memphis
The death of William Thomas Jackson Sr., 81, a former Memphis political figure, is attributed to rat bite fever. He was bitten on the right thumb by a rat while reaching for chicken feed last December. the fever led to his death Saturday. Dr. Morris Fishbein called the disease quite rare and notes rats transmit the spiral organism through bites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
William Thomas Jackson Sr
Jackson
Chicago
Morris Fishbein
Journal of the
American Medical Association
William Thomas Jackson
Mainly About Folks Tuesday Neighborhood Notes
Mrs. Maurice Ferguson returns from Navasota visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Oscar Coe. Miss Katherine Kroenberger recuperates from a tonsilar operation in a local clinic. Mrs C E Jones visits friends in Marlin for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Ferguson
Navasota
Oscar Coe
Katherine Kroenberger
C. E. Jones
Marlin
J. W. Lester
Bryan
J. N. Goodwin
McAllen
Virginia Evans
Madisonville
M. Evans
J. B. Sanders
Wilkerson
McGary Burtis
Houston
E. R. Canady
J. A. Rychlik
Albert Rychlik
Frank Janicek
Edge
Waco
John Caufield
Washington, D. C
WPA
Palestine Tuesday
Brazos County
Leaps Too Soon Lion Bites Actor in Film Scene
Hollywood California September 24 motion picture actor Charles Bickford was attacked by a 400 pound African lion during a scene in Eastern Rav a He received a deep bite in the back of the neck and was taken to a Hollywood hospital after emergency treatment Trainers quickly subdued the animal which had leapt early catching Bickford unaware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Calif
Charles Bickford
Bickford
Nature Loads Corn With Alcohol Hangover Cows
In Dalhart on September 24 eight cows became ill after exposure to a stunted corn field. Dr. R. M. Olbeter, a Clayton veterinarian, diagnosed the cases as hangovers caused by alcohol elements in the corn, explaining the weather and growth conditions led to the intoxication.
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Dalhart
R. M. Olbeter
Clayton
Typewriter Second Sheets Sold at Eagle Office
Local Eagle office advertises availability of typewriter second sheets for customers. The brief notice underscores convenience and steady supply for typists and clerks needing extra sheets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle
Senator Morris Sheppard Seeks 1936 Reelection
Senator Morris Sheppard announcedTuesday he will run again for the U S Senate in 1936. He urged President Roosevelt to approve the $30 6 million Brazos river project and Rockland dam PWA works. He left for Omaha to attend the Woodmen of the World meeting where he has served as national treasurer since 1899.
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Washington
Morris Sheppard
United States Senate
Sheppard
Roosevelt
Brazos
Harry P. Hopkins
Rockland Dam
Texas Pwa
Texas
Congress
Omaha
Neb
The
Woodmen of the World
Benchley News School Progresses Under Mrs Rostelle Carson
Benchley notes the school under Mrs Rostelle Carson of Hearne gains momentum as pupils and patrons urged to cooperate for a banner year. 7th grade moved to Bryan and rides the high school bus run by J G Lightsey with local families hosting.
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Rostelle Carson
Hearne
A. J. Wallin
Steele’s
W. A. Deason
Bryn
A. R. Haltom
Roland Crenshaw
Roland, Jr
Tabor
Rice
Will Peyton
H. W. Peyton
Billy
J. H
Glenda
Sutton
J. H. Peyton
Sara
Sonny
Bremond
Skie Raborn
Thornton
Pauline Yates
Goose Creek
Will Winstead
Frank Merka
Frankie Inez
Bryan
Gladys Nell Worsham
J. G. Lightsey
Melton Rice
Eddie
Crenshaw
H. P. Moss Jr
H. P. Moss Sr
Claude Browning
Pearl Hallam
Horace Seale
Bradford
Athens
Benchley
Bonner Garrett
Hollembeak
James Hollembeak
Hugh Rice
Navasota
Norman Boswell
Dick Elliott
C. T. Bowman
Five Point
Moss
Texas Aggie Bearkat Tickets Move to Huntsville
Texas A&M announces tickets for the Aggie Sam Houston game Friday in Huntsville will be sold there rather than at the Aggie athletic offices. A limited number of tickets for the Oct 5 Temple tilt in Tyler remain available locally.
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College Station
Huntsville
Aggie
E. W. Hooker
Athletic Council
Hooker
Tyler
County Council of Agriculture Sets October 2 Meeting
Brisk topics loom for the Brazos County Boys and Girls Club Department meeting on October 2. Sponsors for 4-H clubs, soil erosion committees, rural resettlement discussion by Judge A. S. Mc Swain, and a soil erosion control briefing with J. W. Chapman are on the agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Council of Agriculture
A. S. McSwain
C. L. Benson
J. W. Chapman
Rock Prairie 4 H Club Sees Growth and Schedule Shift
Rock Prairie 4 H club reports 21 members with more to join. The group will skip Friday meeting due to Reliance meet, rescheduling to Sunday night September 29 with regular date to be set later. Some club reports trickling in. more reports grant more Dallas fair delegates and a Centennial visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Prairie Club
Rock Prairie 4-H Club
Reliance
Dallas
Beautification Project Planned for Highway 6 in Brazos
The Texas Highway Commission awarded a contract to R. B. Butler of Bryan for beautifying 7.6 miles of Highway 6 south of Bryan. Butler bid 5 837 dollars. Landscape engineer Jac L. Gubbels selected the stretch for its beautification potential. Work aims to begin soon with plantings this fall and winter. The commission also tabulated bids totaling 1 682 280 dollars on 24 state and federal projects including 33 miles of concrete pavement and 64 miles of other surfacing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Texas Highway Commission
R. B. Butler
Jac L. Gubbels
The
Highway Commission
Ex-Bronc Athlete Named Sports Editor at Baylor Round Up
R B Buchanan a Bryan Baylor senior has been named sports editor of the Round Up university annual announced by R L Lamb. Buchanan a two year varsity football letterman now starts at guard for the Baylor Bear eleven this season and is son of W H Buchanan of Kurton.
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Baylor Annual
Waco
R. B. Buchanan
Bryan
Baylor University
University Annual
R. L. Lamb
Buchanan
Raymond Buchanan
W. H. Buchanan
Kurton
Stephen F. Austin High School
Bronco
Baylor
Baylor Bear
Rye Sunset Supper and School Opening Near Rye
A sunset supper on the Rye river at Sandy Point drew residents including Aline Konecney Victoria Severa and many Merkas. Visitors from Bryan and Smetana joined the event. All local children return to school Monday September 23. A Rye schoolhouse dance is planned for October 5 with Ben Fridel and Jack Mary providing music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rye
Sandy Point Crossing
Aline Konecney
Victoria Severa
Lillian Merka
Helen Kopecky
Christine Merka
Albina Severa
Annie Mae Merka
Joe Severa
Alfred Lero
Albert Herman
Louis Wolfe
J. C. Lero
Aldrigg Zemanek
Frank Habarta
Fred Lero
Paul Merka
Frank Lero
Rock Prairie
Ervin
Wallace Stevener
Walter Itz
Frances Herman
Bryan
Joe Herman
H. J. Merka
Marjorie Ann
Gladys Marie
Frank Nemec
Smetana
Ben Fridel
Jack
Mary
Ida Fridel
Frances
George
Jim
Dime Box
The Year’s Reports Determine Delegates and Next Year’s Winners
The reports this year will determine the number of delegates and your work next year will determine the winners of the trip. Boys, you can't miss it.
Calves Tame Under Guidance From Seely Sramek Team
Carl Seely Jr notes his baby beef calf grows gentler while Donald Sramek faces a tough task coaxing his calf. The workers encourage steady effort and a clear goal to achieve top calf quality.
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Carl Seely Jr
Donald Sramek
What's Ahead of the A A A
Whester Davis asserts that any program for national security must begin with agriculture and that no economic gains from farming should be surrendered. He asks for the farmer's view, framing agriculture as essential to national interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.A.A
Whester Davis
Mr. Farmer
Farmers Prepare Fields For Better Crops Next Year
On many farms teams and tractors work to turn under the crop vegetation to enrich the soil. A day spent now will count for two days next year, making time wisely spent a farmer’s money.
Community Social Notes From Bryan and Wellborn
Tuesday visits by Harvey Mrs W I McCulloch to Mrs A C Williams of Bryan are listed along with Sunday gatherings of the Gray and Pate families and other Bryan residents. Several households including Weedon Courtneys Dyess Jones and Williams plus Hensarling Mills Cook are noted for weekend visits and Sunday or Saturday night gatherings.
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W. I. McCulloch
A. C. Williams
Bryan
Joe Gray
Billie
S. B. Pate
Sam B. Graham
Mrt Weedon
L. H. Courtney
Barbara
A. P. Dyess
H. L. Weedon
O. A. Jones
W. L. McCulloch
Curtis Williams
Wellborn
E. A. Hensarling
W. D. Mills
J. E. Cook
Madison County Fair Opens for Four Days at Fair Park
Madisonville September 25. The ninth annual Madison County Fair opened at Fair Park one mile north of the city for a four day exposition. CCC workers under First Lieutenant Aalpton prepared grounds and buildings. A record number of booth reservations and livestock entries were received. A parade featuring CCC boys and business floats opened the fair. Roy Gray’s Big State Shows and other entertainments are scheduled with homecoming day set for the closing.
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Madisonville
Madison County
Fair Park
CCC
Appleton
Court House Square
Roy Gray
Merchants urged to attend trade trip to Mumford
Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce urges Bryan merchants and business men to join the trade trip to Mumford Thursday evening. Departure after 6 o clock, program in Mumford starts 7:30 with the Bryan Community Band, Judge W C Davis speaker, Winifred Carrolls string band, C T Dee Sprague singing, and other performers. A large Bryan business turnout is hoped.
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Bryan
Mumford
Bryan and Brazos County
Winifred Carroll
C. T. (Dee) Sprague
Chamber of Commerce
Annual Salvation Army Drive Opens In Brazos County
The annual Salvation Army funds appeal starts in Brazos County with W. D. Pedigo in charge from headquarters. Local advisory committee includes Mrs. J. L. Brock and others. Brazos County goal set around 250 dollars. The drive covers the year and highlights relief to families and individuals aided by the Texas division.
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Salvation Army
Texas
W. D. Pedigo
Pedigo
Bryan
J. L. Brock
N. F. Lockerd
Lee J. Rountree
J. D. Martin
W. F. Gelber
Brazos County
Wardlaw Resigns As AM Director Name Bowie Man
Governor Allred appoints Louis J. Wardlaw of Fort Worth as chairman of the Livestock Sanitary Commission to succeed Dave Nelson who resigns to head the prison system. Dr J. T. Lawson of Bowie succeeds Wardlaw on the A M board. Wardlaw plans to improve livestock industry conditions while keeping Fort Worth as the commission hub. He has ranching ties in Val Verde Edwards and Uvalde counties and operates 20 000 to 25 000 sheep and goats with 1 000 cattle.
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Austin
James V. Alfred Monday
Louis J. Wardlaw
Fort Worth
Livestock Sanitary Commission
Wardlaw
A. & M. College
Dave Nelson
Allred
J. T. Lawson
Bowie
Livestock Commission
Commission
Val Verde
Edwards
Uvalde
L. B. Wardlaw
del Rio
Wardlaw Brothers
Governor Allred names board appointees in Texas
In Austin Governor Alfred Allred announced H. F. Martin of Dallas will join the industrial accident board October 1 replacing Mrs Espa Stanford who resigned. James A Boddeker of Galveston was reappointed to the commission for the blind and J M Burton Tulsa N J Carter Beaumont and C W Dick Abilene were named to the state board of barber examiners effective October 14. Martin is the first organized labor representative on the board in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Alfred Monday
H. F. Martin
Dallas
Industrial Accident Board
Martin
Espa Stanford
W. D. Collins
Dallas Typographical Union
Organized Labor
Allred
J. M. Burton
Tulsa
N. J. Carter
Beaumont
C. W. Dick
Abilene
State Board of Barber Examiners
James A. Boddeker
Galveston
Commission For the Blind
Soviet Scientist Revives Hearts After Death
In Moscow on September so viet reports a scientist describes reviving hearts from 35 children after death. Hearts kept beating up to four hours using adrenaline solution. 65 percent revival rate on hearts examined. Hearts removed up to twenty five hours after death. children died from various diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Science
B. Ossinoffsky
Government Institute For the Protection of
Ossinoffsky
Hearts on a large scale open new field of study
Sky argued that treating hearts on a large scale would pioneer a new field of study into the causes of children's diseases. The remark frames a broader medical vision and emphasizes systemic approaches to pediatric health.
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Sky
Four Women Strikers Jailed After Hairpulling Fight
Dallas report describes street clashes between garment workers and employees. Four women strikers were jailed after hairpulling and a fist fight in front of a downtown garment factory. Black cardboard is available at the Eagle Printing Co.
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Dallas
Eagle Printing Co
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SAN Aio Ag
Benchley News
Brazos County Boys and Girls Club Department
Baby Beef Club
Davis Is
Harvey
Madison Co
Bowie Man
Sonora
Falls County
Runnels County
Dr. Moody
Moody
Chevrolet
Parker and
26Th Streets
Bryan and
24Th Streets
Main
Kwolens Department Stores
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