Better Farming Contest entrants and county farm notes
Joe Locke of Zack enters the Better Farming Contest with entries in the feed cotton and best terraced farm events. Brazos County Poultry Association meets April 5 with Will Jones likely to speak on poultry industry goals. The piece also discusses pooling wool profits, nitrate trials, chick care, scarecrows, Shirock club program, hog scarcity notes, Alma Perkins 4-H record, and 1927 watermelon grower efforts in Wellborn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Locke
Zack
Bryan Chamber of Commerce
Locke
Robert Davidson
Luther Holligan
W. E. Moore
J. W. Fuller
W. C. Rains
A. Schram
J. L. Sample
Ed Chytil
Joe
Brazos County
Ohio
Farm Journal
Watermelon Association
Wellborn
Watermelon Growers Association
Watermelon Growers‘ Association
Poultry Association
Boone Prairie Community News and Social Notes
Boon e Prairie reports rainy weather and roadwork concerns plus numerous family visits and local activities. Residents Ruby Connell Leona Bray Carter Standford and others are mentioned with neighbors and a church class led by Howard Mitchell. Kingpin Will Connell underwent thumb surgery in Marlin and sick lists include J W Johnson and Hange Jett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone Prairie
Ruby Connell
Leona Bray
Carter Standford
Lee Standford
Headsville
Joseph Funderburk
Blake Rogers
Howard Mitchell
Lynn Johnson
Ruth
Carl
Hearne
Ed Baker
J. W. Johnson
Roselle Merryman
Eunice
Lois Baker
Pearl Wood
Edna Bray
Clara Ellison
Lucinda Baker
Joe Ellison
Mount Pleasant
T. M. McDaniel
H. W. Mitchell
John Hedge
Kosse
Local Bryan Shoppers Describe Weekend Visits
Kurten residents Henry Endler and sister Gussie shopped in Bryan on Saturday. Reverend J J Pipkin led services at Missionary Baptist Church. Mrs James Lang Florine Raymond and Odus were Bryan shoppers, and Will Henderson family visited Allen Academy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kurten
Henry Endler
Gussie
Bryan
J. J. Pipkin
Missionary Baptist Church
James Lang
Florine
Raymond
Odus
Will Henderson
Britten Henderson
Allen Academy
Will Kelley
M. B. Easters
Keith
B. Kelley
Lorene Keith
C. L. Benson
Abbie Sevier
Anton Fridel
Victoria
Josephine Fridel
W. H. Buchanan
Johnnie Koppe
Lillian
Marguerite Buchanan
Social Notes From Bryan and Nearby Towns
Miss Frances Fridel visits sister Miss Bernardetta in Rye this week. J L Hurff and wife visit son in College. Little Margaret Franze joins Wixon school as it reopens. Bryan hosts a dance with music from the Hall. Henry Rahnert and Emanuel Kasiskie spend weekend at home. A J Hearne and wife visit Bryan relatives. Mrs Jerry Murphy and daughter Geraldine join Mrs James Lang in Bryan Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Fridel
Bernardetta
Rye
Jesse Gilpin, Jr
Elsie Rae Gilpin
Pansy Odom
Florine Lang
Lillie Belle Gilpin
Bryan
Kurten
J. F. Hurff
J. L. Hurf
Ownership Statement for Bryan Weekly Eagle Dated April 1926
The document records Bryan Weekly Eagle ownership and management by Eagle Printing Company and Mrs. Lee J. Rountree, listing stockholders including Rountree, Cole, Gordon, Parker, and others. It notes no bonds or security holders of 1 percent or more, sworn April 1, 1926, before Notary L. B. Locke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Bryan
Texas
State of Texas
County of Brazos
Lee. J. Rountree
Busines
Eagle Printing Company
Lee J. Rountree
R. J. Cole
J. N. Cole
C. M. Cole
J. M. Gordon
J. W. Coulter
G. S. Parker
Julia Parezek
R. O. Allen
Ruth J. Gordon
Jac. K. Parker
Dana Carnes
Parker-Astin Hdn. Co
J. T. Maloney
Travis B. Bryan
H. 0. Boatwright
First National Bank
Oak McKenzie
Mills P. Walker
D. D. Williamson
Pat Newton
P. A. Tardy
E. J. Fermier
College Station
Mrs. Geo. Grupe
Cleburne
J. N. Carnes
Carthage
F. E. Geisiecke
Austin
J. C. Nagle
Dallas
L. B. Locke
Tabor Community News Highlights Local Visits and Events
Weather stays cold in April as Tabor reports visits from Hazel Bacon and Louise Blanton. Bryan high band members Clyde Bowman and friends attend events, with plans for Harvey to bring a play. Welfare Club program features school performances and talk on poultry care by D H Reid. Band receives praise for Friday night music. Noland Crenshaw named Poultry Association committeeman. meeting adjourns in Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabor
Hazel Bacon
Millican School
W. G. Colson
Louise Blanton
College
G. W. Blanton
Our Little Burg
Clyde Bowman
Benchley
Bryan High
Effie Rice
S. R. Rice
R. H. Henry
Eula Beth Locke
Chas. E. Locke
Elmer Wilson
Greenland
Henry Moore
Mammy Ann
C. L. Benson
M. M. Erskine
Lions Club
Happy Seven
Ella Bandelin
Albert Nedbalek
Bill Turek
Bennie Nedbalek
Frank Nedbalek
Louis Nedbalek
Sam Knox
Angel
Mesdames W. G. Colson
C. E. Locke
Noland Crenshaw
Poultry Association
Bryan
Kings Highway School Closes After Splendid Rainy Term
Kings Highway April 1 report says the school closed Thursday with a splendid program. Rain hindered attendance as patrons traveled by wagon and buggy. several pupils and teachers leave for Huntsville Alpine and Sul Ross College. Notable events include a new baby, gardens washed away, and the Navasota river running out of banks for two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kings Highway
Sybil Lewis
Huntsville
Millie Lys
Sethel
Linn Mangis
John A. Health, Jr
Normangee
Louise Fletcher
Alpine
Texas
Sul Ross College
Batson
R. B. Hearne
F. Kindt
Navasota
Miss Eugenia Cochran Returns Home For Easter Visit
Miss Eugenia Cochran a Texas Woman's College student Fort Worth arrived today to spend the Easter holiday with her parents Mr and Mrs H N Cochran at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugenia Cochran
Texas Woman's College
Fort Worth
Mrs. H. N. Cochran
Barron Seeks Re election to State Legislature District 26
Bryan attorney W S Barron seeks re election to the State Legislature representing the 26th District which covers Grimes and Brazos counties. He served the district in the last session and asks for the voters support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Barron
Bryan
Grimes and
Brazos
Barron
City Drags Dirt Streets Begin Saturday Work Continues
Municipal notes indicate the city began dragging dirt streets on Saturday and will continue the operation today until all dirt is cleared. The effort aims to improve road conditions across affected neighborhoods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pletzer
Brazos Valley Hatchery
School House
Bryan
City completes pavement rehab and enforces stock grazing laws
The City of Bryan finishes paving improvements with cracked streets filled and smooth surfaces. Construction advances at the light plant for a new engine unit with foundations underway and brickwork to start next week. May delivery of the engine is anticipated. Citizens are warned that grazing dairy cows on sidewalks and streets violates city charter sections 383, 453, and 455 and carries fines from five to twenty five dollars. the city pledges enforcement to curb stray stock, preferring compliance over arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Light
New City
Deacon Dubbs Presented By Tabor Hi Class
Tabor high school's Senior Class of 1926 performed the graduation play Deacon Dubbs on Friday night March 19 in the new auditorium. The well attended showing drew visitors from Bryan, College, Folge, Wheelock, Steep Hollow, Benchley and nearby communities. Cast included Misses Inez Sample Bessie Batton Irene Moore and Effie Wil-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabor
Tabor High School
Deacon Dubbs
Bryan
College
Folge
Wheelock
Steep Hollow
Benchley
Inez Sample
Bessie Batton
Irene Moore
Effie Wil
Local School Play Delights With Music and Talent
Gladys Blanton Udell Rudi sal Eula Beth Locke Sam Walker George Broach Ervin Lawless Freddie Conrad Curtis Elliott Philip Tremont Chester Kirby all performed credit to themselves and teachers. Several songs were sung by Erlene Barnett Eula Beth Locke Louise Broach and Vella McAlily with music by Merle Minkert and Miss Cline of Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Blanton
Udell Rudisal
Eula Beth Locke
Sam Walker
George Broach
Ervin Lawless
Freddie Conrad
Curtis Elliott
Philip Tremont
Chester Kirby
Erlene Barnett
Louise Broach
Vella McAlily
Merle Minkert
Miss Cline
Bryan
Gladys Reed Cummins 19 Dies After Illness in Harvey
Harvey newspaper reports the death of Gladys Reed Cummins 19 after illness in Dallas. Born March 1907, she joined Missionary Baptist Church as a teen, studied at Baylor Belton Huntsville and Houston, married Walter Cummins, lived in Dallas where complications from an operation led to her death. A funeral at Old Bethel cemetery followed by a service led by Rev. R. L. Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle
Harvey
Gladys Reed Cummins
Gladys
Jim Reed
Missionary Baptist Church of
R. L. Brown
Baylor Belton
Huntsville
Houston
Old Bethel Cemetery
Marshal
Edgar Peters
William Kincanon
Ottie Kelly
Nan Jones
Irvin Todd
Walter Cum
Meeting of Shirock agricultural club fills school house
The Shirock school boys and girls agricultural club held its first meeting on a Saturday night March 27 in the school house. Jew el Gandy presided. Grace Atkins read minutes. a program featured songs, a play Safety's Victory and a fruit of club work discussion by County Agent C L Benson. Ignacio Kulak won a pretender precating contest, and lemonade was served. Attendees included D C Memmtosh, T H Krenek, J W Dominik, A J Tabor and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirock
Shirock Club
Grace Atkins
A. J. Talor
Jerome Kulak
Anna Ruth Gandy
Johnnie Atkins
Victoria Dominik
Gladys Krenek
Vera Atkins
Adolph Watthuer
Allen Gandy
Mryde Lloyd
Charlie Dominik
Ula Mae Lloyd
A. J. Tabor
C. L. Benson
H. D. Cuykendall
Mr. Benson
Ignace Kulak
Benson
Cuykendall
D. C. McIntosh
Melntosh
Bryan
Martin
Wideawake Club
D. C. Memmtosh
Charles
T. H. Krenek
J. W. Dominik
Tom Sebesta
Elizabeth Atkins
Lahla Barron
Trumis Carroll
Stella Carroll
J. M. Marten
Louis and
Antone Vitopil
Anton Watthuer
R. E. Carroll
Roy Atkins
Bryan Eagle
Cauliflower Troubles and Local Literary Society Meetings
Mrs Davidson reports cauliflower with long leaves but no heads forming and seeks advice. Harvey has reorganized her literary society meeting every two weeks at 8 30 on Saturday nights with a good turnout and a $15 15 lights collection. Public invited to attend these meetings.
Cyrus W Jennings Ill With Pneumonia At In Laws Home
Cyrus W Jennings is reported quite ill with pneumonia at the home of his father in law Judge J W Hamilton and family on West 26th street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus W. Jennings
J. W. Hamilton
West 26Th Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
C. L. Beas
Poultry Club
Alma Perkins
Braxton County
West Virginia
Alma
Runn
Gary
Hitt
Congress
Chamber of Commerce
City of
Deacon
Tabor Hi Class
W. P. Jones
Shirock School House
Bayle Printing Company
Ford
Bry
Ntees
Yee
Chambers-Wilson Motor Company
Ose
Llns Ly
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