St Louis Business Men Visit Bryan for Revival Meeting
Rev C N Calmes announces Evangelist L Swindle of Seymour Texas begins a revival next Sunday at First Christian Church in Bryan aided by Mr and Mrs Francis L Crow as song evangelists Crow is praised as a notable singer and Mrs Crow directs young people We invite Bryan residents and other church singers to join the choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inder
Pastor Calmes
Evangelist Swindle
Crow
C. N. Calmes
The
Christian Church
L. Swindle
Seymour
Texas
First Christian Church
Francis L. Crow
Hevangelist
Swindle
California
Long
Bryan
Churces
Brazos County Pushes for Permanent School Funding Plan
At a Brazos County mass meeting in the county court room chaired by County Superintendent Eck Smith, leaders urged a constitutional convention and blanket milage tax to fund Texas schools. Representative Lee L. Rountree warned current funds are exhausted and urged Governor Neff to convene a special session of the Thirty Seventh Legislature to authorize needed appropriations and revenue. A petition to the Governor and a five member committee were appointed to draft a suitable petition and mobilize support across Brazos County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. S. Mangum
Brazos County
Eck Smith
Invitag
Lee L. Rountree
Rountree
Neff
Texas
Wren
Rountrey
C. E. Bobo
Harvey
G. M. Ammons
Tabor
EK. R. Alexander
C. L. Benson
Wm. E. Garnett
Edge
Suraintends
Smith
Will Slill
T. S. Mangum
Miss Mary Locke
Lee J. Rountree
Sam G. Parker Residence Under Construction in Bryan
Work on the Sam G. Parker residence on Collage Avenue advances. When finished the Bryan bungalow is expected to be among the area’s most attractive homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam G. Parker
Collage Avenue
Bryan
Brazos County Poultry Association holds monthly meeting
The Brazos County Poultry Association met in the Chamber of Commerce rooms with President J. F. Oates presiding. Members discussed plans for a poultry program at Smetana, dates for the next annual poultry show, costs of future shows, and poultry farm growth including 87 enthusiasts in county districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County Poultry Association
Chamber of Commerce
J. F. Oates
Carl Wipprecht
N. A. Stewart
T. J. Conway
A. & M. College
J. H. Chaston
W. L. Hillin
O. L. Horne
C. E. Jenkins
N. H. Turner
J. H. Conway
Brazos County
J.f.oates
George A. Adams
Hendrix Conway
J. H. Chastun
A. and M. College
Bryan
Morgan Family Mourns Loss Of Father In Cincinnati
Mrs. J C Morgan travels to Hearne to join her husband J C Morgan who returns from Mansfield Ohio after attending the funeral of his father Noah Morgan chief Cincinnati insurance man who died suddenly in Cincinnati on Thursday April 6. The son learned of the death by telegram and proceeded to Mansfield where the family buried the ancestor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Morgan
Hearne
Mansfield
Ohio
Noah Morgan
Mr. Morgan
Cincinnatti
Mr. R. S. Webb Seriously Ill in New Orleans Hospital
Friends report Mr. R. S. Webb is seriously ill in a New Orleans hospital after an operation over a week ago. Mrs. Webb and son Robert S. Webb Jr. are at his bedside, with Frank L. Webb returning from New Orleans yesterday. Earlier messages indicated he is unconscious and in grave condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb
R. S. Webb
New Orleans
Robert S. Webb, Jr
Frank L. Webb
Business Men's Bible Class Launches Second Campaign
The Business Men's Bible class opened its second six week campaign at the Queen Theatre Sunday with 44 members on each side. D. L. Wilson and J. M. Ferguson led the readers in the Boring for Oil Campaign. Dr. John A. Held teaches and expects attendance to reach 200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theusiness Men’s Bible Class
Queen Theatre
D. L. Wilson
J. M. Ferguson
John A. Held
St Louis Good Will Tour to Visit Bryan Texas
Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce hosts St Louis Good Will Tour on Friday April 28 with a visit to Bryan. Officials report on tourist camp and road repairs while stock sales exceed authority and city development efforts progress. The St Louis delegation arrives 11:20 A.M. and will be escorted by a local committee including the mayor and chamber members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan and Brazos County
Jnc
M. Lawrence
T. K. Lawrence
J. D. Martin
Oak McKenzie
E. E. McAdams
L. L. McInnis
Lee J. Rountree
A. M. Waldrop
M. E. Wallace
Tyler Haswell
W. 5. Barron
Highway Committee
City Development Committee
H. O. Ferguson
College-Bryan
Ferguson
Brazos County
Uvalde Asphalt Co
W. H. Cole
Building and Loan Association
S. E. Eberstadt
W. B. Bizzell
Jno
St. Louis
Chamber of Commerce
Creamery Planned by Bryan Carl Wipprecht at College Ave
Carl Wipprecht plans a 12 by 18 foot building on College Avenue with concrete floor and electrical gear to produce 60 pounds of butter daily. He aims to begin business by May 1 and will buy sweet butter fat from sellers at top prices for first class fat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creamery
Bryan Carl Wipprecht
College Avenue
Wipprecht
Thurber Brick Co paving boast in Fort Worth Texas
Lay vitrified brick and boast of the best pavement obtainable. Thurber Brick Co., Fort Worth, Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thurber Brick Co
Ft. Worth
Texas
Mr. E. J. Jenkins Rises From Illness to Sit Up
Mr. E. J. Jenkins, previously reported ill, has regained strength and is able to sit up, marking a notable improvement in his health. His condition is described as steady and improving at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. E. J. Jenkins
Diploma Presentation at Tabor Graduates 17
A county schools picnic in the Tabor district precedes the graduation exercises for 17 graduates of Cottonwood Alexander and Tabor grammar schools. The program includes diplomas, poems, a class song, and an evening address by Hon. Lee J. Rountree, with Brazos County residents invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabor
Cottonwood
Alexander
Evie ,Manford
Bessie Batten
George Broach
Philip Tremont
Effie Wilson
Joe Malik
Sam Walker
Louella Holiday
Dora Shuford
Alma Winser
Curtis Elliott
Ball Hugghins
George Hunter
Curtis Cobb
Jewel Rudasill
Inez Sample
Ezra Bozeman
G. M. Ammons
Evie Manford
C. B. Locke
Tabor School
Lee J. Rountree
Bryan
Casey
Brazos County
Wolf Seen After Turkey Kill in Robertson County
Report from Bryan says a large wolf attacked and devoured a 40 pound turkey gobbler on George Moss's farm in Robertson County Monday night. Hunts after Gen. Wolf have failed. locals plan to form a party led by J. E. Covey and Curt Oliver to pursue the animal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Robertson County
George Moss
Gen. Wolf
J. E. Covey
Curt Oliver
Little Red Riding Hood
Park's Jewelry Store Opens in New Quarters
Park's Jewelry Store will open in its new quarters at 2518 East Main Street next Saturday. The Bryan shop promises high quality merchandise and inviting surroundings with new fixtures and a private sales room. The old 26th Street site will be taken by E V Rhodes & Co tailors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park
East Main Street
Bryan
26Th Street
E. V. Rhodes & Co., Tailors
Judge Davis Returns Home After Robertson County Court
District Judge W C Davis came home from Franklin early Saturday morning after presiding over Robertson County court. He was seen mowing his lawn at dawn and had likely eaten a hearty meal at Hearne around 2 or 3 am. He enjoys the midnight Franklin to Bryan trip and his Hearne visits.
Easter services by Ivanhoe Commandery at Hearne church
Ivanhoe Commandery of Bryan will hold Easter services at Hearne First Methodist Church Sunday at 4 30 PM instead of 11 AM as announced. Dr John A Held pastor of Bryan First Baptist will preach the annual sermon. Knights Templar from Hearne Calvert Franklin and other towns will attend an impressive service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivanhoe Commandery
Bryan
Hearne First Methodist Church
John A. Held
First Baptist Church of
Knights Templar
Hearne
Calvert, Franklin
Mr Chambers Sees Milam Oil Field Potential in Milam
Cameron business leader W. W. Chambers visited D. L. Wilson and the Eagle office in Bryan. He predicts an oil field will be brought into Milam County, signaling regional energy prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambers
Bryan
W. W. Chambers
Cameron
D. L. Wilson
Eagle Office
Milam County
Cherokee County Man Sentenced to 146 Years in Penitentiary
The Court of Criminal Appeals disclosed today that Silvester Johnson, convicted in Cherokee county for two murders, had his sentence accepted at 146 years. The court reversed and remanded for a new trial a 14 year murder sentence for Tom Winn of Stephens county and a 10 year murder sentence for Myrtle Stiles of Fisher county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silvester Johnson
Texas
Austin
Associated Press
Court of Criminal Appeals
Cherokee County
Tom Winn
Stephens County
Myrtle Stiles
Fisher County
Tabor Victory Club Social Meeting Draws Large Attendance
The Tabor Victory Agricultural Club hosts a Friday night social for the boys and girls with music, yell, and outdoor games. A cake auction raises about $25 for club benefits and Miss Ruth A. Holden wins the cake with 19,500 votes, gifting it to Roy Hudspeth for a hospitalized family member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabor
Victory Agricultural Club
Willie Mae Collard
Mary Benbow
Mary Locke
Hettie Francis
Unn Edge
Mary Ruth Holden
Susie Benbow
Ruth A. Holden
Holden
Roy Hudspeth
Boys and Girls Club
C. L. Benson
I. M. Cook
Bryan
N. H. Turner
Elliott Beason
Margaret Walker
Ella Francis
Velma Beason
Will Walker
C. L. Beason
More Drummers Here Than Farmers by Actual Count
By actual count there were more travelling salesmen in Bryan on Tuesday than farmers. This shows business reach and persistence increasing this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Midway Place Homesite Co Plans 50 Acre College Bryan District
J W Batts closes a trade selling fifty acres opposite the Country Club to Midway Place Homesite Co a home building group of College and Bryan residents with a $20 000 capital. Land cost $10 000 with sewer water lights and park plans plus concrete sidewalks and gravel streets. Over sixty stockholders mostly College people. Directors include E B LaRoche and Dr E P Humbert. They plan sales in 30 60 days with occupancy by early Fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Batts
O. E. Saunders
J. S. Doane
Country Club
Midway Place Homesite Co
College and Bryan
Midway Place
College-Bryan
E. B. LaRoche
E. P. Humbert
W. W. Kraft
A. H. Lehdigh
A. Mitchell
F. C. Belton
R. L. Pou
Texas
College- Bryan
Faithful Darky Dies After Long Bryan Life
Limus Whitley an elderly man in his eighties who had worked for Mr. C G Parsons for about 15 years died early Sunday night. He was buried at Wixon Creek Cemetery. Parish said he was well known in Bryan and a hard worker throughout his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Limus Whitley
C. G. Parsons
Wixon Creek
Bryan
Mr. Parsons
Fine Horse Show Postponed Again in Bryan
Mr. W. L. Stangel of A. and M. College informs the Eagle the fine horse show scheduled for Bryan this afternoon is postponed to next Saturday April 15 weather permitting due to bad weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Stangel
A. & M. College
The
Eagle
Bryan
History of Fourth Texas District Club Federation Learnings
The article recounts twenty years of the Fourth District of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs. It notes founder Mrs. M. W. Sims who led the first district meeting, praises early leaders including Mrs. Henry Fall and Miss Decca Lamar West, and lauds ongoing progress under President Mrs. J. C. Reynolds of Port Arthur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee J. Rountree
Percy V. Pennybacker
Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs
Bryan
M. W. Sims
Henry Fall
Houston
J. C. Nagle
College Station
Decca Lamar West
Waco
C. M. Hughes
Wharton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Evangelist L. Swindle
Poultry Association
Wheelosk
Park’s Jewelry Store
New Quarters
Held
CLUS
College and
Darky
Fourth
Texas District Club Federation
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