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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1924

Page

3

Millican and Tabor Kurten clubs urge strong poultry program

Brazos County poultry meeting urged for a joint policy to save the industry. Reports praise definite work plans, club activity, and a winning essay about club work by Annie Locke of Tabor, with notes on Rhode Island Reds in Millican and upcoming local meetings.

Brazos County Poultry Association Annie Locke Tabor Club R. I. Reds Millican Rhode Island R. I Tabor Kurten Tabor High School

Sheriff Morehead Assassinated at Steep Hollow

TABOR April 1. Our community learns Sheriff Leonard E. Morehead was assassinated Saturday night at Steep Hollow during a show. Funeral services were held Sunday at the courthouse with interment at Bryan Cemetery. The region mourns. others recover from flu and measles.

Sudden Death Shocks Steep Hollow Community

Steep Hollow, April 1. Local residents mourn the sudden death of L. E. Morehead in the neighborhood Saturday night. H. D. Cuykendall of the Bryan Eagle visited the area Sunday. The wagon show recently here has moved on to other communities after a successful run. A number of residents attended an all day singing at Millican, including the Cook and Parker families, the Risinger and Foster households, and others. Nearby visitors include Lynn Battle from Rock Prairie and several Bryan and Harvey residents joining weekend gatherings with relatives.

Steep Hollow L. E. Morehead H. D. Cuykendall Bryan Eagle Millican IL. M. Cook J. J. Parker Britton Risinger B. L. Foster J. M Conway Bill Post Lynn Battle of Rock Prairie Jewes Estelle Holligan J. D. Barnett C. R. L. Jones Harvey Ethel Edmonds Bryan J. J. Vandiver Arnold Murray Charles Murray Jeff Crone Wellborn Clive Smith

Roy Hudspeth Seeks Voter Support for Sheriff Nomination

Roy Hudspeth, longtime county official, requests July Primary backing for sheriff to succeed the late L E Morehead. He cites 13 years in public service, familiarity with the county, topography, and its people, plus prior roles as county commissioner, deputy tax collector, and county tax collector.

L. E. Morehead Tabor Roy Hudspeth

Edge Epigrams: Community Notes and Illness Cast

Farmers till fields and plant corn this week in Edge. The town mourns the death of Will Murphy, beloved citizen, prompting many to travel to Bryan and Reliance for services and rallies. A long list of Edge residents attends Sunday School and B Y P A events while others visit relatives and attend funeral proceedings.

Sabo Seeks Re Election As Brazos County Precinct 2 Road Commissioner

John Sabo announces through the Bryan Eagle his candidacy for re election as road commissioner for Brazos County Precinct No 2. He cites fifty years in the county and prior term service, pledges fair treatment for Kurten Macy and all communities, notes winter road work was limited, money saved funded a new tractor, and promises to resume work in spring, continuing previous road policy. He emphasizes familiarity with county roads and plans to start where the old work left off.

Bryan Eagle Brazos County Commissioners Court Kurten Macy John Sabo

Palestine City Honors Eberstadt for Local Meeting Work

John M. Lawrence of the Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce received a letter from M. F. Ward secretary of the Palestine Business League dated March 28 praising Sam F. Eberstadt for addressing a mass meeting and explaining the Bryan plan Building & Loan. The message expresses the city gratitude for his services.

John M. Lawrence Bryan and Brazos County

Eberstadt Praises Bryan Plan At Local Chamber Meeting

A note expresses high appreciation for Mr. S. E. Eberstadt visiting the city and explaining the Bryan plan. The writer thanks the Chamber of Commerce for hosting him, praising the organization and the merit of his talk to a representative business audience.

S. E. Eberstadt Eberstadt Bryan Chamber of Commerce

Singing Convention and Barbecue at Millican on Sunday

The Brazos County Singing Association held an all day sing song and barbecue at Millican on Sunday with a large crowd from Bryan and across the county. Judge Henry Lewis of Navasota gave the main address to praise as well prepared and well delivered.

Henry Lewis Navasota Bryan Millica Brazos County Jess Hensarling Jim Cloud C. L. Benson R. W. Persons Roland I. M. Cook Steep Hollow Ben M. Foster J. J. Parker Clarence Bullock College Victor Anderson

Brazos County urged to aid starving children abroad

The Eagle appeals to Brazos County residents to support relief for starving German children. Emphasizing duty and generosity, the call urges local donations to aid those in need amid harsh winter conditions and scarce clothing.

Will Brazos County Germany America The Eagle Texas Brazos County

Examinations for Registration Nurses in Five Texas Cities

The Board of Nurse Examiners for Texas will hold semi annual nursing registration exams on April 24 25 and 26 in Dallas Waco El Paso San Antonio and Galveston. Applications must be filed with the secretary fifteen days before the exam according to Miss Mary Grigs by secretary of the board.

Board of Nurse Examiners State of Texas Dallas Waco el Paso San Antonio Galveston Mary Grigsby

County Agent Hosts Federal Students at Hotel Bryan Luncheon

Federal placement trainees in Brazos county attended a luncheon at Hotel Bryan hosted by County Agent C. L. Benson on March 29. Attendees included Joe P. Barnett Jim Welch D E Simpson Henry Wilson and Dr F C Bolton H H Williamson Vernon Bailey and a Prairie View delegation.

Brazos County C. L. Benson Hotel Bryan Joe P. Barnett Steep Hollow Jim Welch Leonard Community D. E. Simpson Wellborn Henry Wilson Route 4 Barnett S. C R. I. Reds Wilson Welch F. C. Bolton H. H. Williamson Vernon Bailey Bailey Prairie View Benson

Kurten Man Antone Stevener Dies After Car Struggles

Antone H. Stevener 38 dies of heart disease after a stroke while freeing a car stuck in mud near Kurten. He was born September 17, 1884, survived by wife, three children, parents, siblings, and four brothers. Funeral at family home conducted by Rev. J. J. Kasiske. Burial in Kurten Cemetery.

Antone H. Stevener Kurten Charley Schram Bryan A. W. Stevener Herbert Stevener Dallas Henry Stevener Arnold Stevener J. J. Kasiske McCulloch- Gordon Company

Edge Club Girls Serve Trustees At Dinner

Edge Home Demonstration Club girls hosted school trustees and guests for a 7:30 pm dinner at Prof. and Mrs. P. S. Mangum’s home. Despite rain and a barn fire, praise flowed for the girls’ dinner and limited equipment, with certificates awarded to Maud Moore Bell Moore Nina Mae Moore Velma Moore Pauline Thompson Ruth Hill Merle Hill Eunice Hill Doris House Alene Payne Pauline Beard Susie Griffin Ora Ruth Elliott Ella Blazak Mildred Closs Jewel Closs and Mary Rumfield.

Edge Home Demonstration Club P. S. Mangum Emmett Holland Winnie Burrows K. VU. Cuykendall Bryan Daily Eagle W. E. Farmer Bryan Westson Public Service Company Laura Belle Roten S. P. Moore Ollie Orr Dorothy Mangum Ophelia Morrison the Edge School Floyd Moore Cuykendall Maud Moore Bell Moore Nina Mae Moore Velma Moore Pauline Thompson Ruth Hill Merle Hill Eunice Hill Doris House Alene Payne Pauline Beard Susie Griffin Ora Ruth Elliott Ella Blazek Mildred Closs Jewel Closs Mary Rumfield

Letters Received Today From President Bizzell

S G Bailey executive secretary to Dr W B Bizzell president of the A and M College of Texas today received a batch of letters from Dr Bizzell one for each day since he embarked on board the America for Europe. He wrote daily aboard the ship and they came all at once reporting a pleasant trip and many distinguished people met.

S. G. Bailey W. B. Bizzell A. and M. College of Texas Dr. Bizzell America Europe

Masons Attend Austin Meet in Third Degree Exhibit

Members and guests from Bryan and College Masons traveled to Austin on Saturday to witness the third degree ceremony presented with scenery music and costumes estimated to have cost about 20000. Notables attending included J W Payne Roy Hudspeth George A Long W H Harrell J M Jones E C O Banion and many others.

Bryan and College Masons Austin Meet Austin J. W. Payne Roy Hudspeth George A. Long W. H. Harrell J. M. Jones E. C. O’banion T. R. Halsey Paul Cowan F.G. “Ester W.L. Robinson S. K. Ketner M. S. Hull W. E. Lewis J. C. Ashford W. L. Hohn Hilsman Wilson P. S. Bailey O. O. Henderson W. S. Allison P. W. Burns V. T. Cleaver E. B. Bresher John Carmichael C. F. Ayers Keene P. Humbert R. E. Milligan W. W

Tabor Club Girls On Way To The Top

Miss Laura Belle Roten county home demonstration agent met with the Tabor girls with near perfect attendance. She taught canning and reviewed appropriate dresses and colors for various occasions and seasons. The session included note book work and the distribution of cook books as preparation for the girls' future years.

Ial Bryan Daily Eagle Tabor Laura Belle Roten Miss Roten

Woman's Home Demonstration Club Regular Meeting

The Woman's Home Demonstration Club met on Wednesday March 25 with sixteen members present. Talks on vegetables in the diet and best garden seeds were given by Mrs Joe Sample and Mrs N H McWhorter followed by discussion. The next meeting will discuss Mrs J M Cross topic and is set for April 2.

Woman’s Home Demonstration Club Joe Sample N. H. McWhorter J. M. Cross Mary Locke Ollie Wilson Josephine Locke Minnie Price Mesdames N. H. McWhorter R. A. Cooper J. H. White, Jr J. L. Sample W. E. Elliott J. T. Price T. J. Abbott Jim Frances E. E. Wilson V. V. Smith Laura Belle Roten

Tabor resident J. F Crenshaw visits town

J. F Crenshaw of Tabor was in town today, seen around local shops and meeting residents during his daytime visit.

J. F Crenshaw Tabor

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