Mumford Community Forms Independent School District
The Mumford community moved to establish an Independent School District spanning thirty six square miles. A unanimous legislature passed the bill with an emergency clause, Govornor signed it, and a seven member board elected on the first Saturday in April organized with J H Collier as President and W R Ball as Vice President. Plans include expanding faculty, curriculum, and a vocational department to rival any state district.
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Mabel
Mumford
Senate
House
Mumford Independent
Sirs I. V. Freeman
Gilbert Stubbs
Luke N. Taylor
A. W. McNeel
W. R. Ball
W. L. Williamson
J. H. Collier
W. &. Ball
Mumford School Rally Draws Large Crowd in Hearne
The Mumford community gathered at the new Mumford School building on San Jacinto Day to hear talks on educational issues, especially Vocational Education. Dean Winkler, C L Davis, and Alexander spoke, with school board members Miers and Lyon among attendees. The event featured student musicians, a ceremonial master of ceremonies, and closed with a U S song and blessing.
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Mumford
San Jacinto
Dean Winkler
A. and M. College
C. L. Davis
Alexander
A. and
M. M. Whitehurst
W. A. Craig
W. B. Miers
Hearne
H. C. Lyon
Miers
Lyon
Mumford School Board Receives Credit for Entertaining Event
The passage commends Mrs. Judd H. Collier, the President, and the Mumford School Board for their leadership in preparing and staging a notable entertainment program. It highlights their instrumental role and the credit reflected on them and the board.
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Judd H. Collier
Mumford School Board
Agricultural Notes on Rope Prizes and Poison Bran Mash
Agricultural notes recount rope workshop visits at Bald Prairie Wheelock Eaton Center Owensville New Baden Easterly and Holly with prizes to be announced at the County Fair. It covers post school meeting planning and a poison bran mash recipe using amyl acetate or lemons to control grasshoppers. A poultry show is set for Calvert on Saturday.
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Bald Prairie
Wheelock
Eaton
Center
Owensville
New Baden
Easterly
Holly
R. R. Reppert
Extension Department
Calvert
Loyalty and Duty in American School System
Arthur C. Perry Jr of New York City argues that proper teaching, supervision, leadership, cooperation, and community support are essential to the school cycle. He warns that any lapse harming pupils, teachers, principals, superintendents, or boards is an attack on American childhood and the nation.
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America
Arthur C. Perry, Jr
New York City
Mrs Bartlett Visits Dotsons on Seth Mooring Farm
Mrs J R Bartlett visited Mr and Mrs H M Dotson on the Seth Mooring farm near Bryan last week in a cordial call detailing family affairs and farm matters.
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J. R.barlett
H. M. Dotson
Seth Mooring
Bryan
Shakespeare Club Meets at Mrs Allen’s Home
Thursday’s Shakespeare Club gathering took place at Mrs R C Allen’s residence with Miss Mary Buckner leading a program on The American Home. Assistants included Mesdames Ballinger Wimberly Easterwood Ely and Weston. During social hour, Charlotte russe and angel cake were served. Mrs R O Ely hosts this week.
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Shakespeare Club
R. C. Allen
Mary Buckner
Mesdames
R. H. Ballinger
C. R. Wimberly
C. V. Easterwood
R. O. Ely
D. C. Weston
Charlotte Russe
Angel Cake
Bridge Party Honors Mrs Beckham in Lenten Week
Mrs B W Beckham hosted a bridge party with twelve players Wednesday afternoon marking the season’s first event since Lent. Miss Irne Ferguson won high score a blue wicker waste basket while Mrs F L Wood earned a hand embroidered handkerchief as consolation. Corpus Christi guest Mrs P S Grogan was given a dainty handkerchief. A salad plate and iced tea concluded the game with guests Mesdames R W Marshall W A Wilkerson and Miss Mary Buckner in attendance.
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B. W. Beckham
Irne Ferguson
F. L. Wood
P. S. Grogan
Corpus Christi
Mesdames R. W. Marshall
W. A. Wilkerson
Mary Buckner
Mrs Karney Honored by Hearne Methodist Choir
Mrs F W C Karney earns praise from Hearne Methodist Church members after an organized car outing to Bryan road ends in a surprise gathering. Friends prepared a picnic and towed a disabled car, culminating in a joyful dinner and heartfelt tributes to her as organist and choir director. Her Christian spirit and leadership left the group feeling Browning’s line, God’s in His heaven all’s right with the world.
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F. W. C. Karney
Browning
American Citizenship as Shared Adventure and Birthright
The passage extols American citizenship as an opportunity to join a grand, diverse nation on a continental stage. It portrays citizenship as a birthright granting participation in a just, generous society where individuals grow by bearing responsibilities, valuing individuality, and cherishing fellowship, beauty, and faith. The author frames citizenship as a noble adventure beyond princes or future dreams.
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Hermann
Elmer Bullock Publicized Dallas Medical Visit for Brain Pressure
Rev C E Bullock accompanied his son Elmer Bullock of Beaumont to Dallas for medical advice and brain pressure relief surgery. The Beaumont man's condition stems from a past accident with an earlier successful operation. Friends and family hope Dallas surgeons achieve a favorable result.
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C. E. Bullock
Elmer Bullock
Beaumont
Dallas
Bullock
Strayed Stallion Colt In Hearne Seeking Return
Strayed 2 year old sorrel stallion with white hind feet and one white front foot. Foretop cut out and hind leg halter line. Last seen near Dalsa Road Section 125. Reward offered. Return to Jim Steward or Hearne area. Adv. 1t pd.
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Jim Steward
Hearne
Dalsa Road
Is America a Chosen Nation of God
Methodist Services present a sermon series urging reflection on God’s hand in current events. The preacher asks if America is chosen for a purpose and invites all to hear discussions on divine chastisement, rainfall prayer, and America’s humility. Sessions include Sunday morning questions and Sunday night talks at 7:45.
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America
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