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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1927

Page

3

Grout Urges Purebred Bull Associations In Burleson County

Geo. P. Grout professor of Dairy Husbandry at Texas A and M spoke at Caldwell on forming cooperative purebred bull associations to boost milk production. The meeting, called by county agent W. S. Childress, drew dairy farmers from ten or more communities and urged immediate steps to organize associations for economical, high producing cows.

Burleson County Caldwell Burleson County Chamber of Commerce Burleson County Agricultural Advisory Board Court House Geo. P. Grout Texas A. and M. College W. S. Childress Grout

Lefty Griffith Dominates as Bryan Rout Hearne 18 to 2

Bryan high school crushed Hearne high school 18 to 2 on the Allen Academy diamond. Lynn Griffith the Bryan lefty allowed only three singles and struck out 12 in a nine inning gem, giving him 21 strikeouts in 13 innings over two meetings with Hearne. Andrews and Robertson led Bryan with multiple hits including a triple each, while Archer Peel started for Hearne and was touched for eight Bryan runs in the third inning.

Bryan High School Hearne High School Allen Academy Hearne Lynn Griffith Bryan Griffith Andrews Archie Peel Homer Peel Evans Scanlin Dansby Conway Robertson Boswell Wilson Dishman AB RH Poa E. Conway Barron Cobb Ae Save C. Peel A. Peel Peel Wade Cox

Schools Close and Council Members Named

The King's Highway public school will close next Friday per County Superintendent D. J. McDonald. Edge school closed Saturday and Kurten school will close this week. Charles DeWare of Brenham was named ex-student member of the Athletic Council of A. and M. College. The school notes ex students are the backbone of the institution.

King’s Highway D. J. McDonald Edge Kurten Charles DeWare Brenham A. and M. College

Beason Hosts Pecan Demonstrations Across Counties

County agent Beason visits Locke farm on Bee Creek to assist pecan work. On Thursday, County Agent R B Ewing of Robertson county joins Brazos county agent for a joint pecan budding demonstration at Claude Moore farm near Cedar Creek bridge by Edge.

Beason Locke Bee Creek R. B. Ewing Robertson County Brazos County Claude Moore Cedar Creek Edge

Smetana Styles Highlight Brazos County Teachers Institute

The Brazos County Teachers Institute closed with a Smetana school home economics style show supervised by Miss Elizabeth Atkins. Seven girls displayed linen and voile dresses and class-made garments, while talks by Miss Ophelia Wilcox and Mrs. E. W. Chaney of A and M College addressed reading teaching and literature.

Brazos County Teachers’ Institute Court House Smetana School Elizabeth Atkins Miss Atkins Alice Merka Velma Cunningham Betty Holick Bessie Nemec Lillie Kosarek Lou Ella Smith Mattie Mae McKalip Ophelia Wilcox Miss Wilcox E. W. Chaney A. and M. College Capt. Stonefield Heaven Mark Twain Leppard Thomas Nixon Jr Nixon Waterman Madison Hall D. J. McDonald Wixon School McDonald F. M. Vance Smetana

Bryan Folks Hear From Birmingham Visit

Mr and Mrs J Allen Myers of Bryan send greetings from Birmingham Ala where they are visiting their son J Allen Myers Jr They report he is well and thriving The note says Allen Myers Jr was born and raised in Bryan and his success is praised by Bryan residents.

Bryan J. Allen Myers Birmingham Ala J. Allen Myers Jr Allen Allen Myers Jr

Vacancy Ad Seeks Room Rental Through Eagle Classifieds

City resident places a brief notice in the Eagle want ads seeking a vacant room. The ad requests a clean, affordable space and provides contact for interested applicants.

Mrs Thomson Receives Birthday Shower at Society Meeting

Mrs Jess Thomson wife of Rev Jess Thomson pastor of the A and M College Methodist church was honored with a birthday surprise at the Woman's Missionary Society regular meeting at Mrs F W Plunketts home. A joint gift shower with the Service Club presented a sandwich tray handkerchiefs and other gifts to the honoree amid cake and ice cream.

Jess Thomson A. and M. College Methodist Church Woman's Missionary Society F. W. Plunkett Service Club Thomson W. E. Lewis M. C. Hughes C. O. Watkins D. T. Killough Lenora Rees Mexico Rees A. and M. College Texas Lufkin George P. Grout Jennie Yates J. R. McKee R. W. Ivey Mesdames G. W. McNess G. A. Phipps F. D. Snyder W. F. McCoughren Oleta Phipps Louise Thomson

Easter program at Campus Union Primary School

The Campus Union Primary Sunday School held an Easter program in Guion Hall directed by Mesdames R P Marsteller and John Mitchell with Mrs T W Leland at the piano. Activities included scripture lesson, Cradle Roll exercises with graduates and diplomas, a baptismal service, and an Easter lily drill with songs and a closing prayer.

Campus Union Primary Guion Pall Mesdames R. P. Marsteller John Mitchell T. W. Leland Andrew Reid Mesdames J. R. Bender M. M. Montgomery Ella Frances Cofer Jack Marsh Virginia Jones Jane Ann Montgomery Douglas Lancaster Cynthia Ann Lancaster Jack de Forest Tom Leland Stanley Vezeay Betty Jane Winkler Charles Campbell C. H. Haines ID. B. Gregory Jesse Thomson Sherwood Jack Frances Rhea de Forest Jane Ann Williams Helen Thomas Warren Rees Jr Frances Forman Finley Mary Beth Winkler Caroline Mitchell Margaret Duncan Gounod M. S. Cashion

Electricity and Agriculture booklet promotes farm power access

The booklet argues that bringing electricity to farms makes rural life easier and cheaper, comparable to the impact of telephone, rural mail, vehicles, and good highways in raising living standards. It emphasizes a step upward for rural areas and aims to improve farm life through affordable power.

Bryan Daily Eagle Results Channel Noted

The Bryan Daily Eagle is identified as the reliable medium for obtaining results, emphasizing its role as the ongoing source for scores and outcomes.

The Bryan Daily Eagle

Steep Hollow Club Hosts Talk by State Agent on Agriculture

Steep Hollow Community Club held a Friday night meeting with readings contests by members and a talk by H H Williamson state agent of the Extension Service. He urged soil erosion prevention and farm diversification through own establishments and strong school training. Morris Williamson reported dairy gains while club girls won the candy prize in the contest.

Steep Hollow Benson Chamber of Commerce H. P. Williamson Extension Service Williamson Morris Williamson H. H. Williamson Dairy Club Margaret Benson Louis Thompson

Safe Milk Supplies Of Utmost Importance To City

Dr. J. C. Anderson, state health officer, urges safe milk as a top town priority to curb typhoid and protect children. He notes widespread adoption of the standard milk ordinance by 28 municipalities and recommends Pasteurization at home if needed.

Anderson J. C. Anderson State Board of Health United States Public Health Service

Rock Springs Contributions Still Growing

Cash gifts to Brazos County Red Cross for Rock Springs tornado relief push total to 68.68 after new donations from Hattie Tucker, H N Cochran, Minnie Foster, E F Parks and the Business Men's Bible Class. F L Cavitt sent a 50 check to the American Red Cross St Louis unit and another will follow. If you have not contributed do so today.

Red Cross Brazos County Rock Springs Hattie Tucker H. N. Cochran Minnie B. Foster Wellborn E. F. Parks Business Men’s Bible Class First Baptist Church F. L. Cavitt

Bryan Backyards And Alleys To Be Spots Of Beauty

Bryan residents are urged to prepare for a city cleanup led by Mayor Wilson Bradley and City Manager J Bryan Miller. The effort, aided by the Chamber of Commerce and local groups, asks households to place trash curbside for easy collection.

Bryan City Health Department Wilson Bradley J. Bryan Miller Chamber of Commerce Boy Scouts

Parents Music Day Observed by A and M PTA

The A and M Consolidated Schools PTA plans an April 14 program at 3 30 pm featuring Easter Songs directed by Mrs McIntosh Folk Music in the School by Mrs E L Williams who once supervised Pittsburg schools a talk on National Music Week by Mrs McIntosh and a reading of Heart Songs by Mrs F L Jaccard whose poem gained state convention recognition in Fort Worth last spring

Parent-Teacher Association of A. and M. Consolidated Schools McIntosh E. L. Williams Williams Pittsburg F. L. Jaccard Fort Worth

Red Cross Seeks Gifts for Rock Springs Relief

Gifts pour in for tornado victims in Rock Springs Texas as the local Red Cross solicits funds. Mrs Amon Williams made the first donation of five dollars and residents are urged to contribute via F L Cavitt treasurer Red Cross at City National Bank Bryan. Urgency stressed with one dollar today equaling ten next week.

Red Cross Rock Springs Texas Amon Williams F. L. Cavitt City National Bank

Mrs. Carroll Dies At Baytown Funeral Held In Midway

Mrs. Tommie E. Carroll of Baytown died at her family home on Saturday April 16. Relatives from Bryan attended the funeral which was held Sunday at 3:00 PM at the Christian church in Midway and burial followed in Midway cemetery. She is survived by her husband two young children and her parents Mr and Mrs J L Rhodes of Bryan. Four brothers and one sister also listed. Sincere sympathy extended to the family.

Bryan Midway Madison County Tommie E. Carroll Baytown Christian Church J. L. Rhodes Robert R J. A Jesse Merle Rhodes Gibson Rhodes Ruby Rhodes

Methodist Women Meet In Groups

The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church held four group meetings Monday afternoon with reports on Bible chapters read and visits to the sick. Group 1 at Mrs. E. A. Miller's listed 37 Bible chapters read and a 60 cent offering, Group 2 at Mrs. W. C. Boyett noted 156 chapters read and 10 sick visits, and social time with ice cream after. Group 3 at Mrs. J. N. Goodwin covered a lesson on Jesus as physician, teacher, and preacher. Group 5 at Mrs. J. W. James' home reported nine visits to the sick and 49 Bible chapters read. the lesson focused on Jesus the Master Missionary with discussion on its applicability to the 20th century. An operation for tonsillitis was reported for Mary Ann Black, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Black.

The Woman’s Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church E. A. Miller Cole Tucker Miler Covey R. O. Allen W. C. Boyett College Station B. T. Poole Sam E. Eberstadt J. N. Goodwin J. B. Priddy E. J. Jenkins Jesus Mesdames R. W. Downard Bessie Lawrence A. L. Koenig W. W. Solomon C. A. Lewis J. W. James J. M. Williams H. R. Brayton John Mizzell Co. A. Ashworth Wilson Bradley Brayton Nelson Dulaney L. J. DuPuy W. K. Gibbs Oo. O. Henderson John Minzell Nat Allen Mary Ann Black T. A. Black Drs. Searcy & Wilkerson

Allen Academy Band To Lead Goodwill Tour In June

The Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce plans a goodwill tour by the Allen Academy Band in June. Executive and educational committees approved the plan and named Travis B. Bryan and D L. Wilson to fundraise. Also, A M Waldrop named banquet chairman for War Department board honors and park and cleanup week plans were discussed with several members present.

Allen Academy Chamber of Commerce Bryan and Brazos County A. M. Waldrop W. H. Cole Sue Haswell Geo. A. Adams N. B. Allen Travis B. Bryan Wilson Bradley W. H

Wheelock shoppers trip ends with auto party

Mrs. W. G. Curry and son Mallard and Mrs. A. G. Syptak of Wheelock formed an auto party of shoppers in town today.

W. G. Curry Mallard A. G. Syptak Wheelock

Prisoner Henry Toussaint Eyes Comeback as Painter in Huntsville

Henry J. Toussaint, 40, serving a life term for his father’s slaying, paints in his Huntsville prison cell after engineering degrees from Harvard and George Washington. He claims Gov. Miriam A. Ferguson promised pardon and notes wall quotes urging self mastery, kindness and charity as he works with limited tools.

Huntsville Henry J. Toussaint Wichita Falls Jones County Dan Moody Toussaint Miriam A. Ferguson Harvard George Washington Texas

Hail Storm Hits Bryan Area Causes Electric and Farm Damage

A hail storm between 7 and 7 20 last night drenched Bryan with 4.75 inches of rain and high winds. Over 200 telephones failed and power lines and tree limbs were blown down while most county damage was minor. John Wilcox’s farm endured roof damage to garage and barn with fence collapse. W J Kazmier reports a $300 loss at his hatchery as two chicken houses overturned.

Bryan John Wilcox Alexander Fr. W. Kazmier

Henry Jones Finds A Live Sand Crab in Bryan

Henry Jones found a live five month old sand crab on a vacant West Twenty-eighth Street lot in Bryan yesterday afternoon. The fenced one inch wire enclosure made the discovery notable as Bryan’s first recorded live sand crab debut.

Bryan West Twenty-eighth Street Henry Jones

Tohu Bohu to Be Presented by Bryan Woman's Club

The Bryan Woman's Club will stage Tohu Bohu at the Palace Theatre in Bryan on Tuesday May 3 to raise funds for the clubhouse. Mrs. Tyler Haswell chairs the event with subcommittees led by Mrs. A. M. Waldrop tickets Mrs. E. H. Astin costumes Mrs. W. S. Howell properties Mrs. R. O. Allen music Mrs. Hendrix Conway accompanist and Mrs. Albert Buchanan public entries.

Tohu Bohu Palace Theatre Bryan Bryan Woman's Club Tyler Haswell A. M. Waldrop E. H. Astin W. S. Howell R. O. Allen Hendrix Conway Albert Buchanan

Unique Entertainment Promoted by Club Women May 3

Mrs Paul Stevens stage manager leads a long list of patronesses sponsoring a unique entertainment beside club women and committees. The event is set for May 3 at the Palace with ads to appear in The Eagle.

Ity Paul Stevens Palace Eagie

Mrs Evelyn Handy Undergoes Morning Surgery

Miss Evelyn Handy daughter of Rev and Mrs J W Handy was operated on this morning at the Searcey and Wilkinson offices and later returned home.

Evelyn Handy J. W. Handy Searcey and Wilkinson

Purification Coupon Ad Promotes System Cleansing

An advertisement urges readers to renew health through Purification with Calotabs praised as the greatest system purifier. It promotes a thorough course once or twice a week for several weeks and offers a family package with directions for 35 cents at drugstores.

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