Rainbow for Girls Founded by Tulsa Minister Said Endorsed Nationwide
Rev W Marx Sexson of Tulsa formed the Order of Rainbow for Girls less than ten years ago. Mrs M R Bentley, Mother Advisor of Bryan Assembly, spoke at an anniversary celebration. The Rainbow movement is praised for its morals and service guiding youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Marx Sexson
Tulsa
Okla
Order of Rainbow Girls
Bentley
M. R. Bentley
Bryan
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonry
Robert Morris
Masons
Order of the Rainbow
Rainbow
Sexson
Rainbow Girls Anniversary Service At First Presbyterian
Rainbow Girls of Bryan Assembly, Order of the Rainbow for Girls, marked its anniversary at the First Presbyterian church Sunday at 7 30 p m with advisory board oversight by local Masons and Eastern Stars. Rev Thomas Gordon Watts delivered the sermon on Gods covenant and the Rainbow symbol, followed by a program including processional hymns readings and music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Thomas Gordon Watts
Watts
Ruth Meads
Ezekiel
Jesus
M. R. Bentley
Maurine Howell
Mr. Berkman
Coulter Sends Postcard From India March 15
Walter J. Coulter tours India sending greetings to Bryan friends. He remarks on the country’s ancient civilization and notes sights like forts temples palaces sacred cows and monkeys in his March 15 message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter J. Coulter
India
Bryan Friends
Warm Weather Week Reported By College Station Bureau
The weather bureau at College Station says the past week had the warmest temperatures of the year. For sale item notes a range cook stove in good condition from J. T. Riggs of Bryan Cotton Oil Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
College Station
J. T. Riggs
Bryan Cotton Oil Co
Former Madison Leon County salon guests visit Bryan
J T Harrington and J H Palmer of Normangee visited Bryan today. Harrington applied with Highway Maintenance Engineer John E Blair of District 17 to become foreman of Madison county maintenance work. Harrington previously represented Madison and Leon counties and served in the 37th legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Harrington
J. H. Palmer
Normangee
Bryan
Harrington
John E. Blair
Madison County
Madison
Leon Counties
Texas Jersey Cattle Club Meet at A. & M
The Texas Jersey Cattle Club accepts A and M College Bryan as host for its summer meeting. D T Simons, secretary, conferred with college authorities and Carl Wipprecht to arrange the event. Social plans include a barbecue at the Wipprecht farm three miles west of Bryan on the Smetana road with a modern dairy barn and equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Jersey Cattle Club
A. and M. College
Bryan
D. T. Simons
Carl Wipprechy
Carl Wipprecht
Smetana Road
Tabor Club Hosts Evening Meeting With Progress Reports
The Tabor Boys and Girls Club held an evening meeting at the community auditorium with president Freddie Conrad presiding. Girls won the contest against the boys as members outlined dairy poultry and other project progress and speeches highlighted opportunities in club work. The next meeting is planned for the first Friday in May with Mrs. D. C. McIntosh invited to direct community singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabor
Freddie Conrad
Oscar Wilson
W. G. Francis
Annie Locke
D. E. Reid
A. and M. College
Chicago
D. C. McIntosh
Moler Barber College Offers Easy Training Terms
Moler Barber College at 712 Franklin Ave advertises the easiest payment terms yet for barber trainee courses. The notice invites interested students to write for full particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barber
Moler’s
Moler Barber College
Franklin Ave
Diversified Farming Progress in Brazos County
W. W. Chambers and D. L. Wilson bought the Hicks farm, 85 acres near Bryan on the Smetana road, and are cultivating it with 400 soft shelled pecan trees plus 800 natives to be budded. The fields include corn and various fruit, vegetables, and ornamental plantings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Chambers
D. L. Wilson
Hicks
Bryan
Smetana Road
Brazos County
Brazos County Has Wonderful Roses
The Brazos valley grows exquisite roses as in any place. Mrs. W. E. Astin sent white American Beauty roses, long stems and waxy petals, grown in her garden. Mrs. M. R. Bentley sent pink Radiance roses, equally beautiful and fragrant, from Bryan rose gardens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Brazos Valley
W. E. Astin
Texas
Rev Ainsworth Chosen as Bryan First Christian Pastor
Rev A F Ainsworth of Kingsville will become pastor of the First Christian church in Bryan. He and his wife with three sons will move this week, two sons remaining in Kingsville, first sermon set for Sunday April 17. The church had no pastor for months after L G Ament left for Crowell Texas. Citizens of Bryan welcome the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Ainsworth
Kingsville
First Christian Church
Bryan
Ainsworth
L. Guy Ament
Christian Church
Crowell
Texas
Madisonville Editor Killed by L.G.N. Train
W L Turner of Madisonville died at noon today when struck by a train near Madisonville engine number L G N. he was about 65, a Brazos County native who edited the Madisonville Meteor after long work at Bryan newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Turner
Madisonville
L.G. N
Bryan
Mr. Turner
Brazos County
Methodist Women Meet At College
The Woman's Missionary Society of the A. and M. Methodist church met Monday afternoon with Mrs. George P. Grout. Mrs. J. R. McKee presided in the chairman’s absence. The lesson titled Our Terpled Hills was discussed by Mesdames M. C. Hughes F. D. Plunkett Watkins George P. Grout R. W. Ivey D. T. Killough R. P. Ward and J. R. McKee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Missionary Society of the
A. and M. Methodist Church
George P. Grout
A. K. Mackey
J. R. McKee
Mesdames
M. C. Hughes
F. D. Plunkett
Watkins
R. W. Ivey
D. T
Easter Egg Hunt in Bryan Promises 6000 Hidden Prizes
The Bryan Lions Club will hide 6000 Easter eggs in Sue Haswell Memorial Park on Saturday for Bryan children under 13. The hunt starts with a 2 p.m. parade from the courthouse featuring Allen Academy and A. and M. College bands. Eggs will be hidden 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. under Bob Armstrong’s direction with prizes for the most eggs found. Willard Chambers leads transport efforts, with Sam E. Eberstadt and assistants coordinating the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Lions’ Club
Sue Haswell
Bryan
Court House
Allen Academy
A. and M. College
Lions Club
Bob Armstrong
Willard Chambers
Sam E. Eberstadt
Chamber of Commerce
Jess Hensarling
G. L. Crawford
J. Bryan Miller
Ty Cobb
Bryan to send 25 to East Texas Chamber meeting
At a Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce meeting a plan was approved to charter a Pullman for three days to Tyler for the East Texas Chamber of Commerce session on April 21 and 22. A 25 member delegation will attend, with a special committee appointed to handle the affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
East Texas Chamber of Commerce
Tyler
Bryan and Brazos County
U. S. Military Honor Rating Board
Allen Academy
Entertainment Committee
George A. Adams
Fire Control Committee
J. Bryan Miller
Texas business leaders mull all Texas trade train trip
Fort Worth April 12. Resolutions favoring a special trade trip train to northern and eastern points were adopted at a Monday meeting. A committee led by A L Shuman was named to advance plans while U S Senator Earle Mayfield endorsed the project and listed itinerary cities including Chicago and New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Texas
Dallas
Texas Daily Press League
Homer D. Wade
West Texas
Lowry Martin
Corsicana
United States
Earle B. Mayfield
Will Rogers
Transporta
Chicago
St. Louis
Kansas City
New York
Boston
Detroit
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Attenton
Tran
Carl Pool of Sherman
Texas’ Manufacturers Association
Max Bentley
Abilene
John Hill
Amarillo
Cato Sells
W. N. Blanton
Longview
East Texas Chamber of Commerce
James M. North
W. G. Kinsolving
Sam P. Harden
Richardson
Will C. Edwards
Denton
A. L. Shuman
Old-Time Editor Killed at Home in Madisonville
Madisonville April 12 W L Turner 65 veteran Texas newspaper man and former editor of the Madisonville Meteor was killed Monday afternoon when struck by an L N passenger train as he walked along a siding toward a switch. He stepped onto the main track and was fatally injured. Surviving are two sons Walter and Nugent Turner of Madisonville a daughter Mrs William McLean of Crockett and two grandsons. Funeral services will be held here Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madisonville
W. L. Turner
Texas
Turner
Walter
Nugent Turner
William McLean
Crockett
Vick No. 1 Well to be drilled deeper within 10 days
The Vick Well No. 1 near Bryan, financed by Julius A. Germany of Dallas, will be drilled deeper within ten days. If no discovery is made the plan calls for further investigation and development. The piece notes Texas oil could surge with a market, but current demand is weak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle
Vick
Bryan
Julius A. Germany
Dallas
Wick
Oil World of
Texas
Brazog County
Oklaha
California
Farm Bureau Holds Meeting in Brazos County Bryan
Brazos County Farm Bureau directors met at the courthouse on Saturday April 9 with all officers present. President J L Stasney presided as plans were made for the insurance program and county distribution of final settlement checks. A state director election for district No 7 was discussed and a follow up meeting likely for Saturday April 23 was planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Ivanhoe Commandery Plans Easter Service in Hearne Texas
Ivanhoe Commandery No. 8 will hold its Easter Service at the First Methodist Church in Hearne Texas as customary and requested by the Grand Commandery of Texas. The invitation comes from local church leadership and commands church attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Commandery of
Texas
Ivanhoe Commandery No. 8
First Methodist Church
Hearne
Stop That Itching with Blue Star Soap
Purported advert for Blue Star Soap claiming it cleans affected parts, penetrates skin, kills germs, stops itching, heals sunburn and skin sores. Priced 60 cents and 1.00 per jar. soap 25 from Star Products Co, Comal? Texas. Roman & Vick.
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Star Products Co
Comrom
Texas
Roman & Vick
Sue Haswell Memorial Park Opens April 23
The Sue Haswell Memorial Park dedication is set for April 23 after an April 28 postponement due to confin events. Schools and businesses will close for the ceremony featuring dedication services, band concerts, and a baseball game likely pitting the Fats and Leans. Board details to be finalized at Thursday meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Haswell
Allen Academy
Fats
Leans
Norman Dansby
John Seeley Caldwell
E. A. Lightfoot
Carl Wipprecht
George Nedbalek
N. B. Allen
M. F. Vitopil
C. S. Beckwith
I. E. Warren
A. K. Brown
W. D. Lawrence
Tyler Haswell
W. S. Howell
J. Bryan Miller
Easter Service Notice for Golden Rule Lodge 361
The Arrangement Committee mails a notice urging all to attend a special Easter service. Easter falls next Sunday April 17 with a four o clock service. Attendees should gather at the Asylum to depart for Hearne at 2 30 P M to allow travel time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Rule Lodge
Arrangement Committee
Hearne
Purification Cure Promises Health Through Calotabs
An advertisement touts Purification as natures foundation of health. It promotes Calotabs tablets as a family package to cleanse the system with a thorough course weekly or biweekly, costing 35 cents at drugstores.
Taxes Must Be Paid In Cash in Texas Opinion
The Attorney General's department ruled that tax payments by check are not valid, and a tax collector may sue a taxpayer. The opinion responded to a Cook county case where a stolen check was involved and refined that cash is required for tax settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Austin
Attorney General’s Department
Senate
Terrell
Cook County
MO P RY Announces Low Fares for San Antonio Fiesta
Missouri Pacific Lines offers reduced round trip excursion fares for the San Jacinto Fiesta and Battle of Flowers in San Antonio from April 18 to 23. Consult your ticket agent for complete details and eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Jacinto
San Antonio
Pac. Lines
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Rainbow Girls
Coulter
Madison and Leon Counties
Brazos
Ade
City Commission
Eberstadt
John M. Lawrence
Houston
W. J. McCulloch
J. D. Martin
J. Bryan, Miller
Mrs. Lee J. Rountree
A. M. Waldrop
Bryan Man
Farm Bureau
Ivanhoe Commandery
City Park
Park Board
MO. P. RY
Richard DIX
Ila Ponta
Lada Sat
Peg Stott
A. and M. College OF Texas
Red Oak
Jupiter
Pedro
Pat Murphy Jr
Animal Husbandry Department
Adolphus
Bath
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