Tick Eradication Plans Point to Brazos Free Future
Announced eradication work expands across Texas with lines set in Burleson Roby Milam Lee Nac Texas Livestock Sanitary Commission to begin near Brazos county and push the quarantine eastward and southward The plan aims to create tick free zones reducing disease risk and boosting dairy and cattle prices statewide with stricter patrols and penalties for violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos
Burleson
Robye
Brazos County
Texas Sanitary” Commission
Léon
Milam and Lee
Shelby
LaSalle
Mand
Webbcoun
Aining
Ick
Rio
Mexico
Louisiana
Texas
Nes
Fort Worth
Dai
United States
Texas Livestock Sanitary Commission
Waco Woman Addresses W M U Members Here
Mrs. J. M. Dawson of Waco wife of Dr. J. M. Dawson pastor of First Baptist arrived in Bryan and spoke to the Women's Missionary Unions at the First Baptist and College Avenue churches. She discussed the Baptist Memorial Building at Baylor University funded by the Texas WMU and hoped to be paid out of debt this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Dawson
Waco
First Baptist Church
Bryan
First Baptist
College Avenue
Ownership Statement for Bryan Weekly Eagle April 1 1931
The document records ownership management and circulation for The Bryan Weekly Eagle of Bryan Texas for April 1 1931. Editor and manager Mrs Lee J Rountree lists The Eagle Printing Company Inc as publisher and business manager with major stockholders including Mrs Lee J Rountree R J Cole and others. It notes no other security holders over 1 percent and confirms statements were sworn before a Newton Texas notary on April 1 1931.
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Bryan W. Eagle
Texas
State OF Texas
County OF Brazos
Lee J. Rountree
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Eagle Print Company, Inc
Bryan
Tor
Lei
Tex
The
Eagle Printing Company, Inc
R. J. Cole
Cole
J. Idon
J. W. Coulter
Dona’ Carnes
Mills P. Walker
H. O. Boatwright
J. Kk. Parker
G. 5S. Parker
Julia Parizek
Parker-Astin How. Co
First National Bank
F. E. Giesecke
College Station
George Grape
Galveston
W. T. Wright
Greenaboro
J. C. Nagle
Waco
Affiume Pinant
Assoc
Navasota Woman Accepts Post in Big Spring Church
Bryan friends report Katherine Sangster will join the First Baptist church in Big Spring as educational directress and young people's leader. She leaves Monday to begin the new role under Rev. R. E. Day, former Bryan pastor, now Big Spring pastor.
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Bryan
Katherine Sangster
Navasota
First Baptist Church
Big Spring
R. E. Day
First Baptist Church of
Miss Sangster
Elephants Skeleton Found Near Dallas by SMU Team
The skeleton of a mammoth sized elephant, dated about 500000 years ago, was unearthed in a Dallas gravel pit by Southern Methodist University geologists. The find supports Trinity River basin habitation and will be preserved by the university.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Southern Methodist University
Ellis W. Shuler
Geological Department
8S. M. U
Trinity River
Texas
Shuler
Coldest Weather of Month Noted Friday and Saturday
The article records the coldest days of the month on Friday and Saturday with a low of 34 degrees for both 24 hour periods. The week’s highest temperature reached 81 degrees and rainfall totaled 0.13 inches on Wednesday. Temperatures list daily highs and lows with several misreadings in the OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Romgay
Durotar
Bryan Orphanage to Close in Bryan This Week
State authorities will close the Bryan Negro Orphanage, said Mrs Louise W Warnken of Austin state supervisor of maternity and children's homes who visited Bryan today. Eleven children are at the home and most may be placed in other state institutions or new homes.
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Bryan
Appreciation for kindness after loss of Mrs. W. L. Sikes
We extend thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and for sympathy and flowers at the death and funeral of the late Mrs. W. L. Sikes. W. L. Sikes husband and family express gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Sikes
Monroe Sikes
le E. Sikes
Probate Denies McAdams Will. Wilson Bradley Named Administrator
Judge A S McSwain denied Dr Rosalie McAdams Mikovich probate of a destroyed will said to leave the estate to her as sole heir. He relieved her as temporary administrator and set a 25 000 bond for Wilson Bradley who became permanent administrator. Appraisers named C Edgar Jones J M Ferguson and J W Batts. The estate valued around 35000. Numerous relatives filed objections.
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McAdams
McSwain
Bryannte
Rosalie McAdams ‘Mikovich
Frances Mae McAdams
Rosalie McAdams Mikovich
Wilson Bradley
C. Edgar Jones
J. M. Ferguson
J. W. Batts
F. L. Henderson
Mae
W. H. Oliver
Bryan Hospital
Johnson
Tommie Heaton
I. T. Heaton
Grimes County
Georgia Young
S. D. Young
Della Lawlis
L. J. Lawliss
Walker County
Joe Bailey McAdams
Jasper County
Emrie Rodgers
McNeely McAdams
Living at Home Is Stressed by Reliance
Lions Club in Reliance hosted an evening with Luther Broadway and Robert Carter delivering instrumental numbers. A pinning the tail on the donkey contest provided lighthearted amusement, while planning for Live-at-Home educational programs continued with April entertainment duties assigned to Lion Fred Hale.
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J. Coulter Smith
Lions Club Committee
Reliance
Luther Broadway
Robert Carter
Lion R. C. Frank
Reliance Club
Wil
Texas A. and
M. College
Lion Fred Hale
Bank Resources Strong in Bryan and Brazos County
The article notes deposits held in Bryan three banks total 3,168,584.85 dollars with First National Bank 1,122,779.37, First State Bank and Trust Co. 1,059,722.22, and City National Bank 976,083.32, suggesting a higher local prosperity despite national pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Brazos County
First National Bank
First State Bank and Trust Co
City National Bank
Worthington Held to Grand Jury Friday
John Worthington charged with shooting Theodore Hill by a grand jury examining trial Friday afternoon. Justice J. T. McGee set bond at 1000 dollars, which was posted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Worthington
Theodore Hill
J. T. McGee
Homes Found For All Orphans Say Miss Abbott
Miss Edna Beer reports the Bryan Negro Orphanage will close with all children placed in good homes. Plans by state authorities align with the move as calls poured in after a Bryan Eagle notice.
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Bryan Negro Orphanage
Edna Beer
Miss Abbott
Bryan Fagle
Intend to Wed Savanna Man and Bryan Woman
Jason A. Stransky of Savanna Indiana and Miss Lucile Rosprim of Bryan filed notice of intention to marry with County Clerk Jess B. McGee on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jason A. Stransky
Savanna, Itt
Miss Lucile Rosprim
Bryan
Jess B. McGee
Brazos Valley Pecan Growers Meet April 15
Hamilton April 2 The Brazos Valley Pecan Growers Association will hold an educational meeting in Hamilton on April 15. Pecan culture will be discussed by experts including L. C. Whitehead J. C. Patterson Oscar Gray and J. F. Rosborough. County Agent C E Nelson notes increased interest and several native groves in the county show profitability.
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Hamilton
Brazos Valley
Pecan Growers’ Association
C. E. Nelson
L. C. Whitehead
Biological Survey
United States Department of Agriculture
J. C. Patterson
Eastland
Oscar Gray
Arlington
Association
J. F. Rosborough
Extension Service
Nelson
Uie
Evanses Visit Bryan Preparations for Move to Bryan
Mr and Mrs M I Evans of aco visited Bryan for a day and plan to move from Waco to Bryan to establish their home. Mr Evans will represent his Behring rug Company territory in Waco, a concern with which he has long been associated.
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M. I. Evans
Aco
Bryan
Waco
Ryan
Vans
Behring Rug Company
Wrigley Plans 100 Million Pounds Cotton Purchase
Chicago March 31 William Wrigley Jr chewing gum magnate announced plans to buy 100 million pounds of cotton on the American market in eight months at over 12 cents a pound. The move aims to keep cash in the South and profit if prices rise. if they fall, the South will share the loss.
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Chicago
Illiam Wrigley, Jr
Wrigley
Bryan Girl Mourns Grandfather's Death
Miss Mildred Salley mourns after the death of E. L. Salley at his home in Orangeburg South Carolina He was 74 at the time of his passing Funeral services were held at his late residence Friday afternoon in Orangeburg Miss Mildred Salley's father Ed M Salley of Houston and his sister Mrs Frank Hover of Sealy Texas attended the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milded Salley
E. L. Salley
Orangeburg
S. C
Lley
Prospect Wins Game In Indoor Baseball Report
Indoor baseball match between Travis School and Prospect Thursday evening ended with a misreported final showing Prospect as winner. The corrected score was 9 to 5 in favor of Travis. error identified by Eagle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travis
Prospect
Fae
Highway Contracts Of Interest For Texas Highway Commission
The Texas State Highway Commission will award dirt work and drainage contracts on Highway 21 west of Bryan to the Brazos river. Also two nearby projects: Brazos County 2.1 miles of drainage on Highway 96 and Waller County 9.8 miles of concrete paving on Highway 6. A future award for Highway 6 surfacing north of Bryan to the Robertson county line is expected, plus borings at the Brazos River bridge site on Highway 21 for foundation design.
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Texas State Highway Commission
Bryan
Brazos River
Brazos County
Waller County
Commission
Highway No. 6
Robertson County
Highway No. 21
Funds Sought for Earl Graham Post 159 Legion Home
Earl Graham Post No 159 American Legion Bryan seeks funds to finance a new post home. A white elephant sale is underway with headquarters in a Main Street store room formerly used by Wilson Bradley. Mrs. H. H. Estill leads the Auxiliary and reports strong public interest.
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Earl Graham Post
American Legion of
Livestock Tick Eradication Dipping Planned in Madison
News from Madison County says that starting around November 1 the Live Stock Commission will begin systematic dipping to remove fever ticks. Authorities claim new laws and measures enable enforcement and success seen in other areas, with nine months as a possible clean period given full cooperation from stock owners.
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Live Stock Commission
Madison County
Madisonville
Roadwork Planned From Red River Bridge to Santa Fe Track
Construction of 1.6 miles of roadway from the new state highway bridge over the Red River to the area adjacent to the Santa Fe Railroad track is set to begin April 1, according to local contractors in Gainesville.
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Gainesville
Red River
Mid-Kansas Grand Gas Co. Locates First Gregg County Well
Well located in Gregg county field at Longview. The Mid-Kansas Grand Gas Company established its first location in an east offset to the Eslick No. 4 Church Lot producer. A steel derrick rose on the Jack Castleberry tract for the well.
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Longview
Mid-Kansas Grand Gas Company
Gregg County
Eslick
Jack Castleberry
Trades Day Draws Bryan Business Support in 1931
Bryan business leaders report strong interest in the first Trades Day of 1931 set for Thursday April 23. Merchants back plans to draw visitors, while farmers are urged to plant more feed crops under the live at home program.
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Bryan
RE. E. Yeager
Trade Extension Committee
J. Frank Womble
Bryan and Brazos County
George A. Adams
City Federation Church Societies Elect Officers
The Bryan City Federation of Church Societies elected officers for the coming year at the regular fifth Monday meeting held at the First Baptist church. New officers include Mrs. FE J Harris president and Mrs H L Durham recording secretary treasurer with other e lected vice presidents and parliamentary referee. The program featured vocal solos and an inspirational address by Rev. Arthur A Hyde on The Mexican Problem in Bryan and Brazos County. The next meeting is set for June 28 at the Free Will Baptist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan City
Woman's Missionary Union
Hostess Church
W. 8. Barron
Albert Goodman
Cunningham
Presbyterian Church
Goodman
Arthur A. Hyde
First Christian Church
Bryan
Brazos County
City Federation of Church Societies
Free Will Baptist Church
West 27Th Street
License Required For Men Employed As Truck Drivers
State patrolmen visiting Bryan firms announced that chauffeur licenses are required for men employed as truck drivers. Licenses have been issued to several workers who had not previously obtained them. The State Highway Patrol enforces the rule, and city employees in similar roles must wear the license badge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
State Highway Commission
State Highway Patrol
Tackiest Couple Named At Smetana Tacky Party
Miss Olga Regmund and Ton Payton won the prize for the tackiest couple at an old fashioned tacky party held Monday evening at the farm home of Mr. and Mrs. P. R. Keith in the Smetana community. The event featured ye olden days costumes and an old fashioned square dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olga Regmund
Ton Payton
P. R. Keith
Smetana
Mrs. Keith
Brazos County couples file intention to wed
Jerry Todd and Pearl Haines and John Wesley and Hattie Lob elton filed notices to marry with County Jess B. McGee on Saturday.
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Jerry Todd
Pearl Haines
John Wesley
Hattie Lobelton
Brazos County
Jess B. McGee
Purification Health Ad Promotes Calotabs Course
Physicians praise perfect purification as Nature’s foundation for health. Cleanse the system with Calotabs once or twice weekly for weeks to purify blood and stimulate liver kidneys stomach and bowels. Packages available at 10 and 35 cents from all dealers.
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Nature
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