Declamation Contest Finals Report From Rockdale 1926
J. O. Hughes reports results of Interscholastic League declamation finals held in Rockdale Texas March 19 20 1926. Class A B juniors and seniors include winners Amos Kadlecka Charles Newton and Clyde Yarbrough with top spots among girls and rural schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Hughes
Maysfield
Rockdale
Texas
Amos Kadlecka
Buckholts
Charles Newton
John B. Raby
Sharp
Gus Cowen
Thorndale
Lucile McNamee
Mignon Graves
Myrtle Reichert
Emma Harwood Thomas
Gause
Clyde Yarbrough
Cameron
Reese Turner
Merlin Lester
Jones Prairie
Nelson Schiller
Mildred Masseng
Walker's Creek
Anton Curlee
Tracy
Martin Moore
Minerva
Herman Harlan
Branchville
Edwin Hosch
Marak
Mary Lou McCall
Maud Aldridge
Angeline Svetlik
Betsy Kerr
A and M Faces Setback as Hunt Leaves Football Plans
College Station reports A and M College’s bid for the Southwestern Conference title suffers a blow with Joel Hunt of Waco leaving school. Hunt was the sole regular backfield man expected back, complicating the team’s championship chances. Baylor University counters with veteran returnees Tom Armstrong Bill Powers and Peewee Haynes for tennis contention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Texas
M.college
Joel Hunt
Waco
Hunt
Baylor University
Tom Armstrong
Bill Powers
Peewee” Haynes
Political Announcements for Local Elections Listed
Classified notices publish political announcements with fees and payment terms. Names include J R Lyon Ed Links for Flatorial Representative, Sam Hefley for Representative Milam, Leila M Woolley for Tax Assessor, Raymond Dees, R A Hairston for Commissioner Beat 3, H A Fuchs for Commissioner Beat 6 and 7, and N H Butts for Commissioner Beat 1 and 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.R. Lyon ED
R. Links
Raymond Dees
R. A. Hairston
Global Trends Highlight Population and Production
The report notes that over three hundred million shoes were produced in the United States last year and that more than half of the world population resides in Asia. A university professor is discussed in the context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
World
Asia
California invents multi function communication device
California reveals an apparatus combining telephone dictaphone and radio features. England mothers advocate brandy for newborns to prevent colds. The U S Bureau prints over three hundred million stamps in a day. Germany develops an electrically charged lancet for bloodless operations. The Atlantic's deepest point lies north of Puerto Rico at 27 985 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
The
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Germany
Atlantic Ocean
Forto Rico
State Bank Laws Upgrade and Guaranty Trend
A survey by the American Bankers Association reports progress toward uniform state banking laws and stronger supervision. It notes higher capital minimums, new banking boards, and empowered bank commissioners, while the state guaranty of deposits wanes with Oklahoma and South Dakota moves to repeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
State Bank Division
American Bankers Association
Frank W. Simmonds
Simmonds
Idaho
Wyoming
Oregon
Texas
Montana
Oklahoma
South Dakota
Bankers Raise Fund of 590000 for Education Endowment
A fund of 590000 to endow scholarships and research in economics in American colleges was established by the American Bankers Association in celebration of its Golden Anniversary. Half the total from subscriptions by bankers and associations plus a reserve transfer from the ABA. The American Institute of Banking contributed 25000 and the rest came from individual bankers nationwide in varied amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Bankers Aviation
American Bankers Association
American Institute of Banking
Association
Ought To Feel Ashamed Bride and Groom Clash Over Marriage
A comic exchange unfolds with a bride lamenting marriage and the groom retorting that she deserves pity for cheating another woman. An elderly woman crossing a river asks if anyone has been lost, and the ferryman replies that his brother drowned last week but was found the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora Carlile
Troup
Texas
Ken Cardus
Cardui
Dinner's Ready and the Hungry Chickens
The girl visits her country granddad as chickens fuss over dinner. He explains they are hungry and asking for their dinner, and she wonders why they do not lay eggs to help themselves.
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Milam
Sam Hefley
Leila M. Woolley
H. A. Fuchs
N. H. Butts
Westbrook
Science
Great Britain
University of
England
Ardul A
J.J. Kadlicek
ARES
Acorn
Elberta
Peerless
Pinto
J.D
Triumph
Mary Jane
Fannis
Catsup Ca
Bankers Survey
Palace of Sweets
Walter F. Sharpe
First National Bank
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