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BRENHAM, TEXAS, SATURDAY, APRIL 28, 1928
No. 27
PRECIOUS CARGO OF FORD READY TO LOAD
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elcome
IN SOUTH WEST
FO-DAY
COMPSON DEFEATS
ma Shearer
Rev.
Seguin College
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Rev.
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AGAINSTDANCING
BUSINESS WOMEN MEET
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evening.
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COMEDY
BANQUET FOR DELEGATES
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THURSDAY BRIDGE CLUB
SOP FABLES
of "Student A
:1S 6:25 and Id
i 10, 15 and 1
pota
her.
'■n« and
Wtilff of
age
and
a great
well as
second
be won
ack Hoxie
(The Wild 1
3 (The Was
e nicsal{(.
'Nation to
to all.
i!f the V
Flori-
cold
in the
i OF THE 1
(1 the opening
last Saturday, I
■pisode.
BIG CROWD HEARS
DR. COAII PREACH
May J.
will be
>ublic
nd it
.clipol
being
manner
vhether
STORM AND COLD
CAUSE BIG DAMAGE
FLORA ANN WILLIAMS
TAKES SECOND PLACE
IN CLOTHING CONTEST
• nest,
lla"- To,
Streak of Adi
demon wbo I
West to claiaa
girl he loves-j
iie time-
Pat
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Picture
'»lry Tr*
j mystery1
IU1.? *ria
Hartmann
Rev. A. L.
Rev. M. J-
, Rev. I. J-
Sagebiel
rocery
Her the n
rice
the employ
II continue
c public to.
HEAR DR. COALE TONIGHT
ON HOW TO BE SAVED
- Of course BrenhAm was not
•d for this health
considerable effort on-
school authorities, a
the city schools were
the entire state is due very
MARINE AIRPLANES
TO NICARAGUA FOR
FIGHTING REBELS
r°-Goldwyn
Presents
ton Novarro
Position Of Freight
Agent For Santa Fe
Antonio,
fell from
his neck
(United Press Report) •
Mooj- Park, April 29.—England Ar
WALTER HAGEN IN
BIG GOLF MATCH
Resident Engineer Here'
And Work Has Started
(United Press Report)
Victoria., April 29.—Two men have
ham High School
Selected For Month’s
Public Health Work
interested in
in the high
s the mind
you do on
RIDING FREIGHTS
NEAR VICTORIA
)1E BEG<
delodranu *
oniedy angle
inance- An 0
West.
the new pi
considered
I and best
were
salad
to chips. <i
bert. The
our good I
for which
r
very much
err. ’ - ■ > ■
Mtxclrdmwber anti other material ■ _
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program to be given
>he three schools selected,
expert health worker in
COMMENCEMENT AT
ST. MARY'S SCHOOL
A lovely social was then enjoyed
with the following ladies acting as
hostesses. Mrs. Honey Wehmeyer,
Mrs. Anita Rogers, Misses Eleanor
Becker. Helen Mulhern. Hilda Dietz.
Mattie Norman and Olivia Wester-
THREE AVIATORS
PAY TRIBUTES AT
BENNETT GRAVE
of Texas
Thorndale.
were also elected for the
resolution by the committee on
presidential report to the effect that
it is the desire of the Texas synod to
.see the word “inerrant" returned to
_ Supt M.B. Holleman announces that
* fives him great pleasure to report
JJ*1 Brenham has been selected by the
***s Public Health Association as
of the three high schools in the
entire state of Texas for demonstra-
fc" of public health .work
fchools.
ever
dance
forceful
pleasing
offense,
speaker
leaders
Church,
other leading denominations were
read showing that “'all our churches
at their
dance,”
select-
program without
the part of local
nd the fact that
chosen front
largely to
the influence and effective work of
Supt. Holleman, who is always on tVie
alert tb promote. Ole "welfare ahd-in*
terests of the school*, which have
shown remarkable progress and devel-
opment since he became superintend-
ent last July.
ability, which means that Brenham
will have one of the very best freight
agents in the entire state:
'•’The successor to Mr. Ki Igor if as
ticket agent has not yet been named.
^RE IN
• uurtion of Fridays ses- i exas synod m tl
i) e / Ltrtheraii . Synod Was meeting ou the I
cleciibu oTVofficcrs Ae" liYwL TyMy
- Tof ihc VnsTtJJg yWtf.
JS*^*^***'1*
“NWrTy7?1t>wa“dwriifT» July
| year. The following pastors were
elected as delegates: Rev. V. Albert
■ of Galveston. Rev. A. E. Hartmann
of Brenham, Rev. R. Heise of La
Grange, Rev. A. Baetke of San An-
tonio, Rev. H. A. Heineke of Hondo,
Rev. Thee R. §f reng of San Antoqio,
Rev. I. J. Haag of Temple, Rev. I
Theo. Krienke of Taylor, Rev. M.
.Schwarz of Pflugerville and Rev. F.
/A. Bracher of Fredericksburg. Presi-
dent-elect, E. A. Sagebiel and Direc-
tor C. Weeber are to go as delegates
Entertainment by C. of C.
On Friday afternoon the conven-
tion delegates enjoyed the hospitality
of the- Brenham Chamber of Com-
merce which carried out the arrange-
ments for a splendid drive including
Washington Park and the Gun ■ &
Rod Club, at which latter place re-
freshments were also served. After
the Synod was in session again a un-
animous resolution of thanks was
Rev.1 voted the Chamber of Commerce.
Commencement exercises
held at St. Mary's school
o’clock
when an interesting program
rendered by the children. The
is cordially invited to attend,
is hoped that friends of the
will show their interest by
present for commencement.
was
regret. Mrs. Holt
as treasurer for the past
worked un'tiring'y
this club. Mem-
The following congregations are
alfcoRMemj hy^fefegat^s to'this c«m-
vention at WilvCrly: Congregation at
Brenham, Galveston, Government
Hill at San Antonio, Seguin, Austin,
Bartlett, Pflugerville and Fredericks-
of creation of a Junior College, was
then heard. Tn connection with this
report it was stated that a confer-
ence of representatives or all Luther-
an synods in Texas had been called
for May 3rd at Austin, Texas, to dis-
cuss the feasibility of co-operation of
times strive
Girls Club a
ness to be
closed.
'revelling
Kingdom
fore yon go to the
do nothing that
to le
unfit
that
(United Press Report)
Atlanta, .April 29.—Stormy in
da, floods in Alabama, and a
wave throughout the southwest
twenty-four hours, wrought dam-,
in millions, has taken four lives
caused untold suffering added to
havoc caused by the raging ele-
ments in Dixie the past week.
first prize. There were hundreds of
i '
icontestants at San Antonio, students
being present from practically all high
schools of the state, and it is
honor for Miss Williams as
the H. E. department that
place out of hundreds should
sident of
hav-
l.ege question. Plans for new equip-
ment and buildings to carry on Junior
College work were discussed. It was
decided that our synod add a Junior
College to its Academic work in Se-
guin’ this fall unless the meeting in
Austin on May 3rd would give evi-
dence that an active co-operation by
these synods in Junior College work
would he possible and advisable.
Major Fitzmaurice, examines the cans of
special gas and the new propeller which he is
carrying to Greenely Island in the big Ford
Rev. Aug.
Rev. 1
and
Mrj/'Ben Schmid was hostess to her
Bridge Club Thursday evening, just
two v»bles of players enjoying the
ganfc. Mrjc. t'red Roland captured
the prize, a box of dainty handker-
chiefs. At a late hour delicious re-
freshments of home .made ice cream
and cake were served.
i Williams is a freshman in
school, this being her first year
H. E- student, and she is cer-
to be congratulate^ on tier suc-
espcciafly when it is considered
that nrany students who were mem
hers of higher classes and had been
studying for several year’s were also
in the contest. The entire high schoo'
and hundreds of friends arc proud o'
Flora Ann’s achievement.
one of the most
informed railroad
of the Santa .Fe
From the foregoing delegates to
the general convention at Waverly,
•he following pastors and congrega-
"ons were elected to represent the
Another honor has come to the
Brenham High School, Miss Flora
.Ann Williams . having received second
prjze for children’s dresses in the
State Clothing Contest at San Anto-
nio, a telegram to that effect having
been received Saturday from San An-
tonio, where Flora Ann is attending
the contest in company with her
Home Economics Teacher, Miss Ruth
Hilliard, and other Brenham students.
The dress made by Flora Ann was
-irxn- V. Msjkfc. W.1.‘£11 .Jzy,
Mr. Alexander states that right, of
way matters |hat had been holding
up issuing of working orders .by the
•Statv Highway Department for ac-
Mmh credit h>r securing the 3|ght
^ivay must be given County Judge
. Low and County Com-
nnssioncr Hilly Burnes, who have
been very active in looking after this
Evening Service
The climax of the week's services
was reached last evening when the
last sermon in the series on the of-
Uce«r»of Christ was preached, pi f.W’i-'-
nection
sical selections and gay convcr-
lasted through the social and
ate hour ddicious refreshments
served consisting of chicken
and pimento sandwiches,
Jives arid pineapple
sherbert was, a treat
friend. Mr. Willie Barnhill,
cverv member thanks him
“The inspired and
God" was adopted by a
vote as suggested by tin
board of the Iowa synod,
ballot was taken upon this question.
The result of-these ballots as well as
that of (he other eight districts will
be made known in the near future.
here within the Iasi twcntylTour hours-'
(). B. McDonald, twenty-three of San
Southern Pacific brakeman,
the tpp of a car and broke
G. R. Craft, Alive, sixty, re-
crushed head when a car
door slammed -shut.
with this service a beautiful
cantata, “Victory Through
based on favorite classics
was rendered by St. Paul s Junior
Choir. Mrs. Kate Estes McAdam, di-
rector. The rendition of this program
gave evidence of musical talent on
the i>art of the youth of St. Paul’s,
(Continued on page feuri
headquarters are against the
is was stated by Dr. Coafe.
‘some backsliden
ike of popularity
If your pastor is
the speaker said,
f giving spiritual
away.
It w ill probably be about a week be-
orc thq transfer is actually made, and
her" that time the smiling counten-
mcc of Mr. Kilgore will be seen at
the freight depot instejid yf the pas-
senger station, where he has served
both Santa Fe and Central railroads
t'SRW-’ sTifM'W' ■- n. '.mj
icket agent for many years.
Mr. Kilgore has been
Brenham for twenty two years,
ng been ticket agent all that
WEATHER
East Texas—Tonight, increas-
ing cloudiness, warmer; Sunday,
partly cloudy.i
West Texas—Tonight, partly
cloudy, warmer except in. south-
west portion; ^W'day-, cloudy.
••• ••• ••• ••• ••• »•» •••
same as “revelling
states positive’y that
.hall
plane to the relief of his marooned com;
qf, the Brenton. .
(International New«fe<*|>
tThe Ladies Aid Society of St
Patil’s Evangelical Lutheran church
will entertain, visiting ministers and
delegates to synod, about two hund-
red in all. with an elegant banquet in
the basement of the church this even-
ing. Because of the large crowd ex-
pected. invitations have been limited
tn pasfots and delegates. A most elab-
orate entertainment has been arrang-
ed by the ladies of the church.
new treasurer
Meisner
(United Press Report)
,'a‘drington. April 29.—T hree avia
one Irishman ami two Germans
I tribute' today to Floyd Bennet’
> gave his life in their behalf. In
I driving rain the three men lai<
reath on the new grave at Arling
National Cemetery.
health nurse, who has done special
work in New Yprk in child, health
and welfare, and who comes with
highest recommendations, will have
charge of the program in Brenham,
and the high school here is very for-
tunate to secure her services.
Rev D. I,. C^le. D. b. wflT preach
tonight in the Union Revival Meeting
on “How to Be Saved.”
(United Press Report)
Washington, April 29—Brigadier-
General Frank R. McCoy, President
C<Hjliilg«s>:personal representative in
Nicaragua, was recalled for a confer-
ence at the White House, the state
department announced. Whether hie
coming betokened a grave turn in the
Nicaraguan situation as the result of
reported increased rebel activities was
qot learned. Five additional marine
airplanes are being rushed there to
very best of his U!<). ag;(;nst the rebels however.
The Business and Professional
Women held their regular business
and social meeting at the club room
Thursday evening with many mem-
bers present.
The business meeting was called to
order by^thc new president, Miss
Florence High. After the reading of
the'minutes by the secretary, Mrs.
Hortense Dobritz, the resignation of
Mrs. Jessie Holtzclaw was heard
with much regret. Mrs.
has served
four years and has
for the- welfare of
hers then voted for
and Miss Hermine
elected by a large
Meisner made a brief talk assuring
each member that she would at all
keep the Business
further bttsi-
iid coining in constant contact
he public, lie has become width
luamted with the pe/iple of this sec-
ion. and he. numbers bis friends by
ns \acquaintances. Always pleasant
ml accommodating, ready to do a fa-
<>r to any one who asks it, he has
nntiy times inconvenienced hfuqtelf
nd gone out of his way to do things
friends. All this of course is
appreciated and hundreds oi
will be glad to learn that Mr-
has received this thoroughly-
Herald." Rev. W. A. Flachmeier i
Columbus.
I Archivist
Walther of
.Delegates
general meeting of the Synod
I tewn and other states to be held
S flgore
uiitcd promotion
Having been in
ailroad for so many years, Mr- Ktl-
pialifiec
TTa'geii.'V'igTiTeeiT-_aii<t~s'rvCTTTTCn to
play. Hagan took; the wor^ trouncing
in his golf career.
Dr. H. of v,cr
preside”’-
' *e*. O- Lindenberg of I re sl.urg
State Director
who visited
several times
"* ««•!• that Supt.
7" rece'ved a fetter
^finite
st »»d hfe
1 Christ
er of
proposed, merger
o.wa and Qlrip Syquds.
ik-mc tonrse
'Rev -fi'..' .A. Direct,., S.
■X^freiTeY. 'Ret*’’vrheo7 1C. >treb^,*ReY.
V. Albert, .and the congregations at
Jretifiam, ’Segnjn, Austin and Galv.es-
tmf-..................,----______
One of tin* largest congregations
so far attending the Union Revival
heard Dr. Coale’s sermon Friday
night against the dance, fully 98, per
cent of whom responded to a propo-
sition,-pledging themselves to for-
hereafter stand against the
His. argument w;as
and presented ii
no one could takt
agreeing with the
Statements from
Roman Catholic
Church, and many1
Bren-
afttr
Supt
it will
school
This health program for the
han; schools will begin soon
school opens..in .ScntfUlb'.1’? anf
Holleman hopes and believes
result in much good to the
•nd the town as a whole.
twtt ,lid.t.Av;itcrkmas me 'ctrhuaCv
the budge, more coming each day by
truck, and a pile driver is expected
i^i a-'i-nLuus iUs?llu_au.i££_W>thijL\'r lomarraw, .:____
little Nancy Green at the Wlrenbam
Arthur Kilgori* one of Brenham’s
most popular ami prominent citizens
for many years, has been notified by
the Santa Fe railroad that he will
shortly be checked in as freight agent
JDENT PR
31d Heidelbetf,
yre3t.sUr.0f-B
Shearer, as tk
Drought to th
laughter and k
\\ S-—Showing (
Bremen the
landed on Gn
Child
Brenham
recently, with
Holleman has
stating that
arrangemcnj» haye been made
month
»»ch
you cannot pray God
doing, and the dance
for praying. Anything
the ball room "floor
Jlting to do anywhere
else. There arc two places th.At indis-
criminate bugging is allowed—the
danct h^H .and Jhc house of ill fame.
The dance is the «cx love hast. Its
basis is found in passions which
reaches' its climax in the bawdy
house. The dance Ifas wrecked more
lives than the saloon, and like the
saloon, cannot be reformed, but must
lie abolished in order to save society
from it.*- damning influence." You say
"I want my daughter to be graceful."
God pity your daughter if she has
more grace in her heels- than in her
heart. These arc only a few brief
statements from a veFy forceful -ser-
mon which, if heeded by the audi-
ence, means a new standard of uocie-
ty in- Brenham.
.secretary. - - ,
(“Rev.
burg, tresafirer.—~ - •
Board of Trustees:
Wolff •''a" An,ol’,°’
Schwartz of Pilugervil'e,
Haag of Temple,. Mr. H. H
of Fredericksburg, ami . Mt
Letterman of Taylor.’
Mission Committee: Rev
Bracher of„ Fredericksburg. Rev.
Theo. R. Streng of San Antonio and
Pres. E. A. Sagebiel, ex-officio.
Board, of Regents of Seguin Col-
lege: Director C. Weeber, Rev.
Theo. Krienke of Taylor. Rev. Theo.
R Streng of San Antonio and Mr.
Geo. Hagn of Seguin.
Board of Appeals: Rev. J. K. Poch
of Bellville and Rev. 11.
McGregor.
Board of Education:
Baetke of San Antonio,
Flachmeier of Columbus
0. Lindenberg of Frelsburg.
Editor- of 1he_JT.utherb§t
1 ne association is
>UcinK health work
'’^iexas, and for this purpose
_ high schools were selected—one
school one from towns of inter-
s'ze, and one from small
n’ BrenhanJ was selected from
intermediate class by Miss Pansy
"tchol.
Health
•tkools
success
discussed this meeting
COUNTRY CLUB
entertainment
The committee in.charge of. the en-
tertainment to be given at the Country
Club Monday evening has extended i
an invitation to the May Queen and
King , and their court to attend, and
file '^ahiFInaFFFEsVni be"tert -nt" eight
o’clock sharp by Miss Bernice Beqk-
er, the queeu, and Edward Searcy,
the king.
All members-of the Country Club
and their families are urged to attend
the entertainment and be on time.
Mahout -
f \*ilt' lie
<rcat iutere>t to practically every trio-
xyio uh,. reail- tins i>.ipet* as ths
;tidgc_is the rcalizat
tissed. ami'worked on for years. -
liylcr of .Austin, resilient
the S,:J’V Highway De-
partment. has arr.jved'in Brenham and
being -ihmr.' [TtQhahtv—about .- ta ycai.
He will be joined iu the t>cxw» few-
days by Mrs. Alexander, amj^ -they
will be welcomed as most desirable
residents, though their stay will of
course be only temporary. Mr. Alex-
ander was the engineer in' charge of
construction of the Richmond briclge,
the La Grange bridge, and pthcr sim-
ilar structures, and is a highly com-
petent and well-trained -bridge engin-
.,:fVc n“w ‘Vifn aa-
■justeif, and actual work has‘'started,
with the prospect -that construction
w ill be. pushed' as rapidly as is con-
sistent with first-class work.
ministers, for the
uphold the dance.'
not a spiritual man
"he is not capable
advice, and you can't excuse yourself
by saying "my pastor says it is not
wrong to dance." for your church
says that it is wrong, regardless of
what church you belong to."
He sighted the fact that tl
meaning of the word "dance
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