Death of H. L. Durham Shocks Bryan School Community
The Bryan public school system mourns superintendent H. L. Durham after his sudden death from acute melancholia. Durham led five plus years of growth in facilities and scholastic standing, served as president of the Southeast Division of the Texas State Teachers Association, and directed teachers institutes in Galveston. His passing is seen as a heavy loss to Texas education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Durham
Bryan
Durham
Southwest
Stephen F. Austin High School
Texas State Teachers’ Association
Galveston
Texas
South
A. and
M. College
Houston Post
Legion Free Fair updates and tragedy in Brazos County
Reports indicate the American Legion Free County Fair will expand with new poultry and swine exhibits as community displays grow. The piece notes the fair's four year impact on agriculture and mutual ties between rural and Bryan residents, while mourning the death of H L Durham at A and M College. It calls for strong local support for the 1932 fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sie
Legion
Brazos County
American Legion
Germany's Disarmament Dilemma Tests Conference Resolve
Editorial argues Germany's withdrawal from the Disarmament Conference must not derail progress. Paris London and Washington urge that general arms limitation remains possible despite Berlin's stance. Public opinion favors disarmament and leaders aim to turn the withdrawal into a push for actual disarmament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Paris
London
Washington
Berlin
France
Great Britain
Reich
Japan
Reed
Edge
Herriot
Hoover
Christian Science Monitor
Many Changes Made in East Texas County Seats Since Early Days of the Republic
East Texas counties show shifts in capitals after 1857 and later dates. Shelbyville moved to Center after Parker's land center finding. Homer once hosted Angelina County capital amid railroad surveyor ties. Hemphill rose as Sabine County capital in 1857. Pennington moved first to Trinity then Groveton. Moscow shifted to Livingston in 1882 with railway growth. Town Bluff preceded Woodville as Tyler County capital. Burkeville remained a significant village. Newton became Newton County seat. Hardin moved toward Ko Rise due to timber and railway interests.
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Texas
Nacogdoches
Shelbyville
Shelby County
Bob Parker
Parker
Homer
Angelina County
Houston East & West Texas
Milam
Sabine County
Hemphill
Pennington
Trinity
Groveton
Moscow
Polk County
Houston East & West Texas Railway
Livingston
Town Bluff
Tyler County
Woodville
Sabine River
Burkeville
Newton County
Newton
Hardin
Hardin County
Sabine & East Texas
Sabine Pass
Rockland
New York
Paris Then and Now in a Tired City Portrait
A Paris diary notes wan Luxor charm as shuttered shops and leaky hotels dampen mood. Americans mingle at Place Vendome while cafe tables sit sparsely and the waiters’ rank shrinks. The author recalls glove shops, Maxim’s lore, and street life as dawn awakens the rues Royale and Les Halles.
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Place Vendome
Jerome Beatty
Watterson Rothackers
Rothapfel
Rue de la Paix
Cafe de la Paix
Ike Meltzger
Brooklyn
Battery Park
British Expert Assesses Dog Insurance Risk Types
A British insurance expert reports bulldogs and Saint Bernards are poor risks while terriers and hunting dogs are good risks for insurance policies. The assessment highlights breed-specific claims trends and risk factors influencing premiums.
Birth of English caricaturist George Cruikshank
Today in history the English caricaturist George Cruikshank was born on September 27, 1792. He became known for his satirical prints and illustrations shaping 19th century visual culture.
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George Cruikshank
Autumn Prospect and Community Happenings in Bryan
The Bryan Morning Eagle notes autumn social life with a roller rink night for about fifteen couples and hints at local business and college plans. It also quotes a New York Times essay praising autumn’s clear air, warmth, and frosty mornings shaping city and country life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Morning Eagle
Bryan
Keneeny Orchestra
Ray Montgomery
Madisonville Public School
Alex Ewing
W. S. Mial
A. W. Shelton
Brazos Bottom
J. J. Vandiver
Houston
Horace Ferguson
The
Presbyterian
Cumberland Presbyterian Churches
New York Times
Advertising as a polite introduction between buyer and seller
West Chester Daily Local News editor L. McKinstry argues newspapers serve as the essential link for advertising, aiding merchants with easy ad processes, free layouts, and assurance from the Audit Bureau of Circulation. He notes papers help stimulate trade and improve reader impact, boosting cash flow and bank balances nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. L. McKinstry
West Chester
Daily Local News
Audit Bureau of Circulation
When Autumn Replaces Summer in the Landscape
The text reflects on seasonal change as autumn arrives, contrasting sorrow for summer’s passing with acceptance for those in sunshine. It notes trees shedding color, birds migrating, and nature’s shift toward winter as days cool and skies brighten.
Agri committee aids 71 Texas A and M students
The Bryan chamber, Rotary and Lions clubs aided 71 students at Texas A and M College, with Prof Daniel Russell thanking the groups for placing many in positions. He noted 50 would have left school without such help. The Bryan board also formed a committee on H L Durham’s death and discussed relief bills and sanitary improvements. Secretary McCullough was asked to query the Reconstruction Finance Corps about 1933 crop loans.
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Agricultural Committee
Daniel Russell
College
Department of
Chamber of Commerce
Rotary and
Lions Clubs
Texas A. and
M. College
H. L. Dursham
Bryan Public Schools
Lee J. Rountree
Tyler Haswell
George A. Adams
J. F. Casey
City Commission of
Bryan
W. R. McCullough
Dallas
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
J. S. Caldwell
J. N. Dulaney
H. C. Ferguson
W. F. Gelber
O. S. Johnson
E. E. McQuillen
W. C. Mitchell
Mrs. Lee J. Rountree
Son Born to Mrs Anderson Of Bryan District Deputy
Announcements reach Bryan friends from Calvert about the birth of a son named Douglas last week to Mrs L C Anderson. She is active as district deputy for the Grand Chapter of the Eastern Star in Bryan.
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Bryan
L. C. Anderson
Calvert
Douglas
Anderson
Grand Chapter
The
Eastern Star
Banquet Postponed For Baylor Alumni in Bryan College Station
Former Baylor students in Bryan and College Station postpone the Thursday banquet honoring Dean T. D. Brooks due to the death of Harry L. Durham, a former Baylor student who would have participated in the program.
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T. D. Brooks
Baylor University
Bryan
College Station
College
Harry L. Durham
Readers note many local visitors and births in Bryan area
The item lists numerous residents and visitors in Bryan including Mr. and Mrs. Steve Lobe announcing the birth of Steve Jr at home on East 28th Street on September 22. It mentions families from Houston and Donna, trips to Waco and Temple, church and civic figures, and various social calls. Also notes medallion fund raise for Democratic campaign and a busier social scene around local hotels and shops.
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Steve Lobe
Sir Steve, Jr
East
Garland H. Farmer
Bryan
Will
Frank Salvato
Steele's
T. C. Cangelosi
Emma Degelia
C. A. Harris
Glen Rose
Louis Beard
Conn Huntsville
Lucile Lacy
Elliott
John Smith
Afti
Waco
Alor University
John Patranella
Temple
D. W. Adamson
Field
C. P
H. B. McDowell
M Walker
Lee J. Rountree
Visi
H. Marvin Sne
H. Astin
City National Bank
Fn Bryan
Gutron Bo
Roo
Garner
Texas
Frank Scofield
Carl Estes
Herold
George M. Brandon
G. M. Sr
G Brandon
Frien Bryan
W. B. Tucke
Dorothy
Shreveport
Tucker
Geo. Tucker
City
JL. M. Gook
Buchanan
Kurten
George G. Pr
Rose Ang
Johnnie Petty
Chix
Miriam McGort
Kttl
A. Wo Kin
P. A. Tardy
M. R. Bentley
Ws Bentley
W. D. Ben
Julia Foley
H Ton
Galveston
San Antonio
Austin
W. D. Bentley
Bentley
Stillwater
Evelyn Sanders Willi
J. B
A. B. Ford
Frances
Jack
Wellborn
Ford
Agid
W. BE. Graham
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the Legion Free Fair
Rudyard Kipling
AL Capone
Scarface
al” Capone
Chicago
Atlanta
Federal
Associated Press
Gave St. Lazarre
Figaro
Harry Silvey
Napoleon
Rue de Rivoli
Monsieur Malabier
Mama Malabier
Papa
Rue de Castiglione
Foquets
Elysees
Guy de Maupassant
Rue Royale
Maxim's
Terrasse
Phillipe
Maxim
Les Halles
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
A. B. and
W. E. Gandy
Rock Prairie
Aggies
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