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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1931
Page
6
Lavanites recall Kenneth Anderson marker unveiling at Anderson grave site near Fanthorpe Inn. Tales recount Henry Fanthorpe's 19th century inn hosting notable figures from Sam Houston to Zachary Taylor amid Texas early history and Civil War era tales.
Much land in Hidalgo County has been reclaimed this year by engineering efforts turning low and waterlogged tracts into properties valued at hundreds of dollars per acre. Reclamation largely used underground concrete pipe irrigation and canal integration across irrigation districts. A social note mentions Mrs. D W Smith and daughter Vivian visiting McAllen with Mrs. Ruby Butler and Evelyn Butler, along with Mr. and Mrs. J D Martin and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Martin. the two families are related through Mesdames Smith and Butler.
A group of vocational students returning from the annual agriculture judging contests at A and M escaped injury when their car driven by Prof. Benge struck a cow on the Anderson Navasota highway near the Foster place between 9 and 10 pm. The radiator and fenders were damaged but no one was hurt. Mr. Benge alerted his father who drove to Huntsville to fetch the party.
Mrs. Gordon Mitchell hosted the Phebean Bible Class at College Avenue Baptist Church for the April business session with a social hour. Officers for the coming year were announced: Teacher Mrs. R. B. Grant president Mrs. Gordon Mitchell first vice president Mrs. Jesse Cloud second vice president Mrs. P. W. Smith third vice president Mrs. Lee Jones secretary Mrs. John Blassenz assistant secretary Mrs. Ruth Taylor treasurer Mrs. Ross Hall. A refreshment plate followed.
The local secretary Mrs Albert Buchanan explains extended time for adjusted service certificates through January 1 1935 and details loan limits under the adjusted certificate loan act. Forms for the Bonus are available at the Red Cross Chapter in the Chamber of Commerce offices with Mrs Buchanan assisting veterans.
A Brazos County committee for a conference includes B Hassell W S Higgs and others with representatives from Union Hill College Station Wellborn Millican Rock Prairie Allen Farm and Shyrock. Mrs W C Todd of Navasota and her guest Mrs C J Hill of Houston spent the day in Bryan.
The apprentice method trains young men and women for business careers in a real office atmosphere. You work under a qualified supervisor and learn faster for better positions through practical, thorough training in stenography secretarial tasks. Byrne Commercial College offers Dallas Houston San Antonio programs.
Mrs. Jas V Carroll hosts a bridge luncheon today as educators prepare for the Southeast Division Texas State Teachers Association meeting in Houston this weekend. Professors Hughes Wilcox and Williams join local attendees. several College staff and townsfolk plan to attend. James Andersons return from San Antonio after visiting Rev Norman Anderson. A new Colonial cottage rises in College Park by Prof and Mrs Blumberg. YWAs hold a moved indoor April meeting at 6 with round table talks on The Conquering Crowd. WMA president Mrs Lloyd among attendees. The annual Summer Round-Up for pre schoolers will be at the College hospital Monday April 27 at 9 am.
Five hundred women are expected in Nacogdoches April 27 to 29 for the 30th annual Texas Federation of Women's Clubs convention. Citizens are making extensive preparations to entertain delegates and visitors.
Mrs. J Webb Howell spent a day in Marlin visiting local residents and touring area sites. Her visit highlighted community ties and cordial exchanges with locals during her brief stop.
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