George Peabody College Adds Nine To Faculty In Texas Tarrant
The George Peabody College for Teachers trustees announce nine new faculty appointments. Prominent Texas figures include John Lee Coulter and Seaman A Knapp School names. Coulter highlighted as leading rural economics expert. Coulter, Davis, Selvidge, and Tate to teach in Seaman A Knapp School of Country Life.
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George Peabody College For
Carter Alexander
Lula O. Andrews
John Lee Coulter
Kary C. Davis
Fletcher B. Dressar
Chas. E. Little
Robert W. Selvidge
Edward K. Strong, Jr
William K. Tate
Texas
America
Wilson
Europe
United States
Coulter
Phoebe E. Frost
Richmond
Seaman A. Knapp
Teachers’ College
Knapp
Good Roads Believer Urges Bond‑Free Local Roads
W. W. Kyle of Forest Grove says county residents can build sand and clay roads without a bond issue. He notes Oak Hill road work by farmers and Rockdale people last fall supports this, but would back bonds in large sums if macadam roads could be built with no tax limit.
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W. W. Kyle
Forest Grove
Kyle
Oak Hill
Rockdale
Fire destroys Thomas and Son building in city
Last night between midnight and 1 am a fire in the Thomas and Son brick building consumed the structure and its stock. Some agricultural tools and a buggy in adjoining sheds may have been saved. Loss likely over 16000 with insurance about 7500. Lodge regalia, lodge books, and woodmen effects burned. Community offers sympathy to the Messrs Thomas.
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Thomas & Son
Odd Fellows Lodge
Woodmen of the World
Woodmen Circle
Woodmen
Thomas
Gause
Weather and community notes from Black Jack area
Spring weather returns as March winds bring mild temperatures. Mrs. Annie Davis recovers from pneumonia. J P Skinner led a small crowd at the Black Jack prayer service. Sand Hill school nears vacation with twenty days left in the term. Oakdale literary society goers report a good time. Sproles family visited Davison Creek relatives, Houston Williams and family visited from near San Grove, Mrs. A R Sproles visited Gee Prairie kin, Kallie Jones and Arie Ray from Yegua visited local friends.
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Annie Davis
J. P. Skinner
Black Jack
Sand Hill
Oakdale
A. R. Sproles
Gee Prairie
Kallie Jones
Arie Ray
Yegua
Local and Personal News From Burlington
M D West received a message from Luring Wednesday night stating his brother there was seriously ill, and he left for that place at once. Mrs Ed Cahill is recovering from several days siege of cold and lagrippe. Mrs O E Bell was visiting in Cameron Sunday, returning home Tuesday. T F Hardy of Cameron, made a business trip to Burlington. Willie Chivers went to Cameron on Tuesday night and underwent an operation at the Newton Sanitarium, and is now convalescing nicely. Mr and Mrs Amil Brod have returned from Temple. Mr Brod's health has considerably improved. Mr and Mrs Henry Ernest, of Clycone, have returned home after several days visit with Mr and Mrs Amil Brod. Mr and Mrs Ed Stuessel of Cameron are continuing their visit with L F Litzman and family. Miss Ollie Black, one of the faculty of the Goodman school, was the weekend guest at the Dr Herrin home. Mr Ed Cahill was a Cameron visitor Monday. Miss Rosala Kalvorisky of Rosebud, spent Sunday in Burlington the guest of friends. H Schwarzing, Theo Becker and John Bell, visited Cameron Monday. T G Jones made a business trip to Waco, Monday. Mr John McAtee of the Road Improvement Club, was out with a drag on the street and roads leading into town, and did some first class work. Mr McAtee is an enthusiastic good road advocate. Arch Chandler and Ghent Pearce went to Cameron Monday. Lee Talent and family were in Cameron Monday. Jack Powers went to Waco this week where has accepted a position. Born, to Pat and Mrs Gordon March and a fine boy. This is the seventh boy born to this couple and Pat says the youngster cries Wearing of the Green.
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M. D. West
Ed Cahill
O. E. Bell
Cameron
T. F. Hardy
Burlington
Willie Chivers
Newton Sanitarium
Amil Brod
Temple
Brod
Henry Ernest
Clycone
Ed Stuessel
L. F. Litzman
Ollie Black
Goodman School
Dr. Herrin
Rosala Kalvorisky
Rosebud
H. Schwarzing
Theo. Becker
John Bell
T.G. Jones
Waco
John McAtee
McAtee
Arch Chandler
Ghent Pearce
Lee Talent
Jack Powers
Pat
Gordon March
Buckholts News Notes of Interest
March began meekly with social updates and local movements. Residents such as Mrs Dwight Henderson in Cameron and several Buckholts residents attended events in Cameron Temple and Rogers while others moved homes and awaiting church services. A hail storm affected Ad Hall Pettibone Buckholts and Rogers with sizeable rainfall but small hail. A new arrangement at the Methodist Church drew a large audience at Sunday services.
Black burglar captured after Milano store break in
Milano watchers report a Black suspect jailed in Cameron after a break in at Newton and Beard stores on January 31. Deputies escorted the man to court awaiting actions while Rockdale officers aided identification and noted a prior escape from Rockdale the day after the burglary.
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Milano
Newton and Beard
W. E. Peel
Cameron
Rockdale
Milano Gazette
Sand Grove locals hear reports from kin and friends
Mrs. Cook left Sunday for Houston to visit relatives. Bro Potts of Austin filled his regular Sand Grove appointment. H A Whited went Saturday to Maflin for a brief visit. Lottie Buffington and the Misses Johnson spent early week with homefolks. Will Massey of Gus visited kin, while Electra Corbitt toured Milano and stayed with Mrs D C Wolverson.
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Cook
Houston
Bro. Potts
Austin
Sand Grove
H. A. Whited
Maflin
Lottie Buffington
Misses Johnson
Will Massey
Gus
Grabener
Electra Corbitt
Milano
D. C. Wolverson
Dam May Be Ready in Sixty Days in Austin
Austin February 11. Supervising engineer Frank S Taylor says the Austin dam could be completed within sixty days if weather permits. Only about 4000 cubic yards of concrete remain to fill the central gap and footings for ten diaphragm walls are finished. Contractors have averaged 100 yards daily for a month but expect over 600 yards this week if no delays occur. Construction is progressing faster than in six months with five walls built to low water and sluice gate heads in place.
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Austin
Texas
Frank S. Taylor
Taylor
O Taylor
Hoyte Farmers Prepare for Busy Planting Season
The Hoyte area sees expanded shipping of produce as rain improves conditions. Dr. T A Pope promotes local improvements and plans, while Mr Sam Nicholson targets 40 acres melons and 35 acres cotton with minor tomatoes and ten acres of corn to back his crops.
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Hoyte
T. A. Pope
Sam Nicholson
San Gabriel Sees Rapid Progress In School And Community
San Gabriel high school under Polk C Webb boosts advancement through academics and athletics. A student recital with the Apollo Glee Club delights locals as representatives prepare for University Interscholastic League events in declamation debating and athletics. H H Camp ships hogs to Houston in two full cars earning about 2300 dollars. Reverend J E Buttrill travels to Cameron to arrange evangelist meetings with Ham and Ramsey in Thorndale.
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San Gabriel
Christain
Polk C. Webb
Oratory Department
Appolo
San Gabriel High School
H. H. Camp
Houston
Camp
J. E. Buttrill
Cameron
Ham
Ramsey
Thorndale
Thorn
Camer on Herald notes farmer Mr F A Rienke visits
Milam county farmer Mr F A Rienke of the Ad Hall community visits Cameron on Saturday and chats with The Herald staff. He reports hailstones in his community as large as guinea eggs last week.
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F. A. Rienke
Ad Hall
Milam County
Cameron
Heralds
Force
Rienke
Guinea
Port Sullivan Notes March 2
Farmers plant corn and work progresses with many fields idle due to washed away houses from overflow. Penney family visits near Thorndale and Tanglewood. Reuben Rose recovering from rheumatic illness. Cole visits Valley Junction. Nunley visits near Cameron. G W Penney hires workers to cut five hundred cords of wood for local buyers. Peel busy installing new telephone line.
Appreciated letter from Maysfield supporter on newspaper renewals
A reader from Maysfield sends $1.50 to renew Cameron Herald and Galveston Semi-Weekly News for another year, expressing they cannot get along without The Herald. The note thanks the paper for its warmth and friendship.
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Herald
Maysfield
Finch
Cameron Herald
Galveston
Out
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Lion
Dwight Henderson
Harry Harris
J. B. Rector
Howard Lewis
Waymond Young
J. M. Corley
Miss Hamilton
Kenneth
Marion Corley
W. W. Chambers
Floyd Williams
Morris Raney
Buena Caldwell
Vince Qubecka
Tom Wilson
Pettibone
J. J. Irwin
J. Z. Young
J. A. Evans
Kahler
Miller Building
Rogers
Methodist Church
West End
Hi. H. Gamp
Port Sullivan
Que Penney
J. W. Penney
Tanglewood
Reuben Rose
Cole
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