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Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1930

Page

3

Gas thieves tap valve on Howell tanks

Youths charged with theft of more than 4600 gallons from Lowe and Company storage tanks on College Avenue. About 4100 gallons unaccounted for. Dewey Carnes Leveland White and Bill Wright charged with property theft. a youth who provided information faces no charges. Carnes allegedly aided installation of the draining plumb ing and knew valve location. Horace Reed arrested Carnes. other two to be arrested soon.

Loweani Company College Avenue Qne Dewey Carnes Levelid White Bil Wright Charres Horace Reed Carnes

Whiskey Dumped In City Sewers By Sheriff

Sheriff J H Reed dumped 143 gallons of whiskey 50 gallons of wine and 64 beer bottles into the city sewer last week the action ordered by District Judge W C Davis as part of a county cleanup. Witnesses note charred oak kegs and old timers claim pre Volstead liquor knowledge. The event is linked to reports of fish behavior in the Brazos River near the sewer outfall.

Brazos J. H. Reed W. C. Davis Biages

Bryan Floral Co Opens New Office on Pierce Avenue

Bryan Floral and Nursery Co opens a new Pierce Avenue office with comfortable furniture display refrigerators and rear work rooms. The building sits with the greenhouses and connects directly to the greenhouse area letting buyers view stock before selecting plants.

Bryan Floral Co Pierce Bryan Floral and Nursery Company Pierce Avenue poil@ing Cine Advantaee

Bryan Young Man Expects to Wed Lufkin Teacher

Mes. M. Dareby of Tiyan returned Sunday from Lufkin where on Saturday afternoon she attended an announcement tea. The engagement and upcoming marriage of her son R. F. Dansby to Miss Hazel Dougas of Lufkin were formally announced. The bride is the daughter of Mes D. Hinson of Lufkin, a grade school teacher. P. E. Dansby, son of and Mrs. KR. M. Dansby of Cynn, is a science teacher and director in the Diboll school.

M. Dareby Tiyan Lufkin Te H O'Vlock R. F. Danshy Hazel Dougas Lufi'n Alice Nell Pi Heréson M. Cudiepp Wi Mes Hinson P. E. Dansby KR. M. Dansby Oynn Seknee

Winter Weather Summary From Mercury Record Last Week

Last week showed cold snaps with low temperatures at midweek and a warm spell Sunday reaching 68 degrees. Rainfall totaled 1.20 inches with variable daily readings and temperatures fluctuating through Wednesday Thursday and Friday.

Mercury

Arrested man with memory loss linked to Roy Goodrich

A man about 50 with amnesia was detained by Sheriff J. H. Reed on Main street in Bryan after failing to identify himself. He bore the name Roy Goodrich on no documents and could not recall his past, claiming a childhood accident erased his memory. a brother transported him home after recognizing him.

Waco J. H. Reed Main Street Bryan Roy Godrich Juncay Busby Bryen Roy Gagerich Mr. Goodrich Roy Goodrich Goodrich

Funeral Service Held For Mrs. Bullard In Madisonville

Funeral services were held at First Baptist Church Madisonville at 10 o clock for Mrs BR W Bullard mother of Jack Bullard of Bryan She died at her Madisonville home after a three month illness Survived by husband five daughters three sons two sisters and a brother Attending from Bryan included Mr and Mrs Walter Holmes and other family members

First Baptist Church Madisonville BR. W. Bullard Jack Bulard Bryan J.H. Culbreth Walter J'olmes Jack Boone Fey Mra J. J. Tatur D. L. Edge Dick Bullard Morris Tatum Harvey Fenred Henry Wombe Jack Bullard Madisonvile

Bible Vacation School Planned for Bryan

A Protestant interdenominational Bible vacation school is planned to open in Bryan after local public schools dismiss, for several weeks. Rev W W Daup of Jay Andrews Episcopal Church is general superintendent with Miss Minnie Jimmerson of Henderson Free Baptist as assistant superintendent. Faculty to be named soon. May courses include teacher training Bible study hymn study handwork manual training and physical education. Residents willing to help should contact Mrs W W Daup.

Bryan W. W. Daup Jay Andrew's Episcopal Church Minnie Jimmerson Free Baptist Church Henderson

Revolver Hold Up During Office Robbery Report

A man described as a negro entered the office and held a revolver to the owner. He demanded money, took it, then forced the owner to admit others were inside. Sheriff J. H. Reed notes previous trouble with Mason who had prior chicken theft convictions. The report frames the incident as a violent robbery. The piece also mentions spring lectures and a Rocky Mountain photography tour by E G Fine of Boulder College.

J. H. Reed Mason Yan Yesiden E. G. Fine Boulde Col Ented Rockies Mo. Dinelas National Parks Rocky Mountains Rocky Mountain Coloaco

Sermon at College Avenue Baptist Draws Aged Crowd

Forty five attendees over 65 joined the morning service at College Avenue Baptist Church. The notice notes the event was aimed at the aged and records a total attendance of 175.

C. A. Baptist College Avenue Baptist Church Fo Ks

Sheep prove profits on Brazos county farms

Sam Cavitt, a WheeLock rancher, reports sheep like Barmbouilett’s are now more profitable than hogs. He notes older Praate audience and concert favors. mentions past slogan Sow Cow and Hens.

Sam Cavitt Whee'ock Cavitt Brazos County Brazes Mr. Cavitt

Local notice fragment on police station intent and application

Fragmentary OCR text shows a note about an intent to apply for something at a police station. Names and details are damaged making exact parties and actions unclear. The readable bits reference Ethel and B McGew but no clear event, date, or jurisdiction.

A and M Students Attend Evening Demonstration Visit

Out of town guests Jewell Wallace and Mattie Nix, seniors from Denton, visited Bryan for a Friday to Saturday stay at A M College. They spent the day examining and preparing demonstration work in Texas as part of the college activities.

Ghitege Longvir Bryan Stanfor Jewell Wallace Mattie Nix Denton M. College Ing Texas

Free Bus System Boosts Attendance

The College Avenue Baptist Sunday School expanded with a free bus transportation system, Sunday attendance rising to 190 after a prior week high of 415. The church filled to capacity for both morning and evening services as revival led by Dr. G W McCall continued at 10:00 am and 7:16 pm daily.

College Avenue

Griffin Heard By New Yorkers Praise His Voice

Bryan friends are gratified to know that George Griffin studies singing under Fran Froschowsky and continues to receive honors among New York music lovers. He sang before the Thlades Club at Hotel Brevoort, impressing members including General Easy and Admiral Harris, who praised his voice and Southern manner. He was also a guest at the Tenns Club and dined with Diaz, the grand opera tenor.

Bryan George Griffin Fran Froschowsky George Tliades Club Hotel Brevoort General Easy Governor's Island Arthur Betes Goodwin Col. Humphries Admiral Harris Douglas Jeffies Pearle Barti

Acorn Stores Manager Hosts Farewell Dinner in Bryan

Lert Rawlins district manager for Acorn Stores Inc hosted a farewell dinner for Acorn Bryan employees at the LaSalle Hotel. The event featured food fellowship and well wishes with guests seated for Mr. and Mrs. Mason Owens Ripper Weaver Poole Holleman Jolly and Bert Rawlins. James J. Ray and Mrs. Ray visited Hearne with Mrs. Melton.

Lert Rawlins Acorn Stores, Inc Bryan Acorn LaSalle Hotel L. M. Mason W. M. Owens Frank Ripper

Richardson from Cooks Point Spends Day in Bryan Streets

ee Richardson of Cooks Point spent some time in the streets of Bryan today. The report notes casual activity and local movement through the town.

Ee Richardson Cooks Point Bryan

Mr and Mrs I Z Closs Among Out of Town Shoppers

Mr and Mrs I Z Closs were spotted among the out of town shoppers visiting the area today, joining a brief group of visitors exploring local stores.

Ae Mr Mrs. I. Z. Closs

Jersey and Poland China heifer and sow sale listing

One grade Jersey and one registered heifer in milk tick immune, registered Poland China pigs offered by Morris Williamson at College Road telephone 921-W.

Poland China Morris Williamson College Road

Bryan and Brazos county united for progress and growth

The Home Merchants' Association urges Bryan and Brazos County residents to strengthen urban rural ties for property value stability and community prosperity. Eugene Edge, president, emphasizes a home city with civic pride, schools, churches, and cultural development.

Bryan Brazos County Home Merchants’ Association

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