Bryan Business Pulse Maps Growth With New Stores and Moves
The People’s Column notes rapid Bryan activity as Perry Bros store prepares to open in the old Fair building, one of the nation’s largest of its kind and a boost to local employment. Hassell Motor Co. moves near Parker Lumber, and the Chevrolet new home near the post office nears completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Afybody
Perry Bros
Perry
Hassell Motor Company
Parker Lumber Co
Chevrolet
Hassell
fragmentary OCR note reading like obituary or notice
Fragmentary text from a historical notice includes names Wilmer and Brown with scattered numbers and phrases, implying a public or family record. No clear event or context is recoverable beyond misread names and measurements.
Extension Club to Meet at A M College Home
Bryan T of The Extension Service Club will meet Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. N F Rode. Joint hostesses will be Mrs. A W Buchanan and Mrs. W H Darrow. Members report a profitable fourth district Texas Federation Women’s Clubs meeting. moving trucks convey Elks and goods from A and M College to Kerrville.
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Extension Service Club
A. and M. College
N. F. Rode
A. W. Buchanan
W. H. Darrow
M. R. Bentley
F. B. Clark
Chas
Campucf
Lee J. Rountree
Texas Federation Woman's Clubs
Jess Conlee
Bryme
A. and
M. College
Kerrville
L. A. Schreins
Cers
Fred Robinson
United States
Bryan
Extension Service
Clark
College Station
Fort Worth hit by wind and rain storm damage
Fort Worth suffered damage estimated between 5 000 and 30 000 dollars as more than three inches of rain fell, part of a wind and雨 storm reported by the Associated Press.
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Fort Worth
Associated Press
Knights Templar Easter Service Set at First Presbyterian
The Knight Templar organization of Bryan will hold an Easter service Sunday at 4 PM at the First Presbyterian church. Sir Knight Thomas Gordon Watts will preach, and a special musical program is planned under Mrs. Roy Danforth. The public is invited to attend this dignified service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knight Templar Organization
Bryan
First Presbyterian Church
Knight Thomas Gordon Watts
Roy Danforth
Sheriff Yields After County Attorney Dies in Oklahoma
Sheriff Ed Long of Sherman Texas surrendered himself at the Marshall county jail after learning that Franz Kim county attorney had died from wounds received in the commissioners court room in Madill Oklahoma. No charges were filed at the time. Frank Kim died in a hospital in Sherman.
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Associated Press
Sherman
Frank Kim
Marshall County
Oklahoma
Ed Long
Madill
Restrictions On Rubber To Be Removed
Premier Baldwin announced in the House of Commons that all export restrictions on rubber from British Malaya and Ceylon would be removed on November 1.
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Associated Press
London
Baldwin
House of Commons Today
British
Malaya
Ceylon
Trotsky Death Rumors Denied by Soviet Authority
Paris dispatch reports Moscow officials deny rumors that Leon Trotsky, the deposed Soviet leader, had been assassinated. The official statement contests claims of his death.
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Trotsky
Associated Press
Paris
Havas
Moscow
Leon Trotsky
Convicts Escape Near Houston
Police search for John Smith and I. H. Swackham escaped from Blue Ridge State Farm in Maninet Farm last night driving off a coup belonging to Assistant Manager Roy Adams.
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Associated Press
Houston
John Smith
I. H. Swackham
Blue Ridge
Maninet Farm
Ager Roy Adams
Bryan Women Attend Fourth District Meeting in Belton
Bryan women attended the Fourth District gathering of the Federation of Women's Clubs at Baylor College Belton, with speeches on government study and illiteracy, reports from club officers, and a dinner and memorial service planned for the final session.
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Bryan
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Belton College
Py Paudrey Mae Stricker
News-Tribune
Belton
S. Lee J. Rountree
Legislature of Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs
Alma Reeves Chapel
Baylor College
Texas Federation of Women's Clubs
A. M. Waldrop
Homer
Wade
Fort Worth
Lee Joseph
E. P. Anderson
Brenham
Department of Applied Education
Margaret Horsful
Waco
Robinson
Belton Club
Louis Tyler
Park Hotel
Federation
Chamber of Commerce
J. C. Hardy
Cal Proctor
Frances Cain
Mary FE. Lattimer
Bay
P. L. Stone
Belto
Department of American Homes
Conservation of Natural Resources, International Relations
Civic Clubs
H. M. Heyde
Houston
Lions Club to Visit County Communities for Campaign
Bryan Lions Club plans countywide visits with agricultural experts and entertainers. Committees were formed for general chairmanship, attendance, schedule, speakers, and music. Easter Egg Hunt set for Brazos county children at Sue Haswell Memorial Park with Bob Armstrong in charge of hiding. Members and rejoined former members welcomed. Ty Cobb listed among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Self
the Free Baptist Church
Ben Kaplan
Tulane University
Horace G. Briggs
Bryan Lions Club
Jess Hensarling
W. S. Howell
Jess M. Cook
Sam E. Fberstadt
A. S.ware
Roy Danforth
Harry Estill
Jess Cook
George W. Griner
H. L. Durham
J. Bryan Miller
Brazos County
Sue Haswell
Bob Armstrong
Willard Chambers
Detroit
Joe Kaplan
Lions Club
Thelma Shothe
Walter
Navasota
J. M. Ferguson
Lindbergh Guards Guarded Lindbergh Home in Santa Barbara
Armed guards with shotguns were stationed around the home of Mrs. Harry Knight to protect Colonel Charles Lindbergh and ensure his rest. The precautionary security measures were taken in Santa Barbara California as Lindbergh rests amid a heavy crowd.
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Santa Barbara
Calif
Charles Lindbergh
Harry Knight
Lindbergh
Bryanites Attend Austin District W. M. U. Meeting
Bryanites traveled Tuesday to Taylor to attend the annual Austin District Woman’s Missionary Union session at Taylor Baptist Church. The two day meeting drew record attendance despite bad weather with Mrs. A. L. Lauck reelected president. Mrs. A. S. McSwain district chairman of education. and Mrs. Albert Buchanan district chairman of personal service. The 1929 annual convention will be hosted by Austin District at an announced church.
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Bryan
Taylor
Austin
Taylor Baptist Church
R.E. Day
H. L. Durham
A. 5. McSwain
Albert Buchanan
Roy S. Holloman
D. D. Jolly
Jim Riley
A. L. Lauck
A. 8. McSwain
Cadet Bonner Killed in San Antonio Plane Crash
Cadet Bonner of Portland Oregon son of an army chaplain died when his aircraft crashed near a hero airfield in San Antonio. Officers found the death likely resulted from the crash rather than fire. the exact cause remained undetermined.
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Associated Press
San Antonio
Bonner
Portland
Oregon
Approaching Marriage Announced for Vada Tucker and Morse Pearson
The engagement and upcoming wedding of Miss Vada Tucker of Bryan to Morse Pearson of Houston were announced at a Colonial bridge party for Mrs. J E Orr. The wedding is set for the afternoon of April 20 in Houston with Rev. Samuel Pearson officiating. Morse Pearson is a junior at the Texas A and M College, studying structural engineering in architecture.
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Vada Tucker
Bryan
Morse Pearson
Houston
A. and M. College of Texas
J. E. Orr
Patty Tucker
E. C. Tucker
W. L. Pearson
Orr
Virginia Pearson
L. G. Rich
Stephenville
T. Munson
Taylor
Samuel Pearson
School of Architecture
Lieut Toncray Visits In Bryan
Brazos Valley farmers recall Lieutenant Toncray who conducted extensive aircraft spraying last year on farms including Chance Mooring and Porter. Huff Daland Company of Monroe Louisiana did the work. A Corsicana Texas firm now formed to provide airplane spraying for boll weevil and army worm control.
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Brazos Valley
Toncray
Porter
Huff-Daland Company
Monroe
Louisiana
Corsicana
Texas
Sinclair Trial Postponed On Tea Pot Dome Case
The trial of Harry Sinclair for conspiracy connected with the Tea Pot Dome lease was postponed to next Monday. Justice Bailey granted defense time to study Albert Fall's deposition taken last week in El Paso.
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Washington
Harry Sinclair
Teapot Dome
Justice Bailey
Albert Fall
el Paso
Boll Worm Debate Moves Texas Congressman on Cotton Loss Bill
Representative Buchanan of Texas told the House agricultural committee that the pink boll weevil must be fought to save the cotton crop, the region’s sole profitable harvest, as the panel weighs his proposal for 5 million dollars to fund control efforts across Western Texas Southern New Mexico and Arizona.
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Associated Press
Washingon
Texas
New Mexico
Arizona
Buchanan
House Agricultural Committee
Storm Warnings For Texas Coast
Storm warnings along the Texas coast were ordered posted today by the government weather bureau in New Orleans.
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Texas
Associated Press
New Orleans
Government Weather Bureau
Cotton futures inch up and down on market quotes
Cotton futures drifted between two points higher and two points lower while local spot prices varied from 18 1 4 to 19 1 4 cents per pound, reflecting modest volatility in the market.
Dean Williams To Speak April 10 At A. & M. College
Dean Walter Williams of the University of Missouri School of Journalism will lecture at Texas A and M College on April 10 in the Assembly Room at 8:00 p.m. The talk titled The New Far East marks his second appearance at the college and one of seven Texas lectures in the season. Williams, a pioneer journalism educator and international figure, is known for his studies of global conditions and broad appeal as a speaker.
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Eagle
College Station
M. College of Texas
Walter Williams
University of Missouri
Dean Williams
Texas
Dean Wiliams
United States
Open Meeting To Discuss Schools Paving And Building
City Manager J. Bryan Miller led Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce discussions on schools paving and a municipal building plus an auditorium. A public open meeting was voted for next Tuesday at the Chamber to hear questions and invite attendance from residents.
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C. OF C
J. Bryan Miller
Bryan and Brazos County
Opportunity Club Special. blue ballot tickets boost 1928 prizes
Steam's up for the Opportunity Club Special as reservations surge for a fast booster train carrying two brand new 1928 automobiles and other prizes including diamond rings watches gold cash. The blue ballot is the ticket with headquarters at The Eagle Office urging members to reserve now for a seat and a share of the prize list as eliminations end and first entries list nears.
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Opportunity Club
Subscriptionville
Eagle Office
Sam H. Goodlett Dies In Austin
Sam H. Goodlett former Texas legislator dies in Austin after a lingering illness at 75. Born and reared in Washington County he represented the county for two terms. Texas flag at half mast on the State Capitol. Body taken to Brenham for burial.
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Austin
Texas
State Capitol
Sam H. Goodlett
Mr. Goodlett
Washington County
Brenham
Chicken Theft Is Not Felony
Austin court action declares a poultry theft statute unconstitutional. The Court of Criminal Appeals finds the caption’s indefinite framing makes theft either a felony or a misdemeanor, invalidating the law.
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Associated Press
Austin
Court of Criminal Appeals
Perry Bros store opens Thursday in Bryan with festive reception
Perry Bros thirtieth Texas store debuts in the old Fair Building Bryan with a Thursday reception for trade territory residents and a Friday 9 am sale. J D Brunt to manage. Betty Judd and Katherine Kennedy entertain. The event highlights Perry Sisters’ ready to wear and dry goods while emphasizing civic support and local partnerships.
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Perry Bros
Bryan
J. D. Brunt
Old Fair
Texas
Lufkin
Perry Brothers
Dallas
Perry B
Betty Judd
Katherine Kennedy
Houston
R. L. Perry
Frank Perry
Fie
J. B. Perry
Rer
Captain Buchly Promoted to Major in Cavalry
War Department orders announce Walter E K Buchley promoted from captain to major of Cavalry U S A effective March 10. He serves fifth year as professor of military science and tactics at A and M College of Texas and will remain in duties until year end. He is a graduate of the Troop Officers Course at Fort Riley Kansas.
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College Station
War Department
Walter EK. Buchley
Cavalry
Buchley
A.an M. College of Texas
Buckley
Army Cavalry School
Fort Riley
Kan
Special Officers Refused Election
Attorney General Sargent today refused to authorize appointment of special federal deputies to keep order at Chicago polls during the approaching primary election. He said federal agents could not be sanctioned for use at such elections by law.
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Associated Press
Washington
Sargent
Chicago
Euch
Interest in Rat Campaign Grows Across Schools
The campaign sees rising rat control activity with surveys at multiple schools and a mass meeting at Tabor. Reports will go to the county superintendent weekly, with totals shared but not individual standings until May 12. Demonstrations on trapping and poisoning are planned at several farms and communities leading into next week.
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Tabor
Rye
Spencer
R. L. Jones
Ed Elliott
John Smith
Maltby Praises Texas Vocational Education Progress
R D Maltby regional director for the Federal Board says vocational education is better taught in Texas than in prior years after touring the state. He notes larger project sizes and more evening courses, praising Dallas high school and awaiting further visits at A and M College.
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Austin
Texas
R. D. Maltby
Washington
Federal View Board
Department of Education
A. and M. College
Maltby
Theight School
Dallas
Price of Crude Rubber Drops on New York Exchange
New York rubber prices fell five cents a pound on the New York Rubber Exchange after Great Britain announced plans to re export restrictions.
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New York
Great Britain
Weather note from New Orleans on April Fourth
The forecast covers Bryan and vicinity with tonight expecting showers and a cloudy day tomorrow with showers in extreme East Texas and cooler conditions in extreme East Texas.
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New Orleans
Bryan
Texas
We Must Give An Account Of Our Stewardship In This World
Rev Bob Self calls revival sermon urging personal accountability before God. He cites Genesis 44 54 and warns against selfish living stressing ministering for the Lord and winning souls. He questions if church machinery has Holy Spirit oil and urges genuine faith over empty ritual with a page 2 continuation.
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Bob Self
Christ
Cain
League of Nations
League of Churches
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Dean Walter Williams
Mer Price
Ece
Wilmersia Hall
Brown
Gladys
Knights Templar
Lions’ Club
Bryanites
Lieut
Sinclair
Texas Solon
A. & M. College
George A. Adams
Adams
Parent- Teacher Association
D. L. Wilson
East Texas Chamber of Commerce
Geo. A. Adams
Wilson Bradley
Tyler Haswell
W. 5. Howell
John M. Lawrence
W. I. McCulloch
Oak McKenzie
M. F. Vitopil
D. N. Wilson
F. E. Giesecke
Ennis
New Bryan
Buchly
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