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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1934
Page
3
Weekly note of visits and gatherings among local families including Free, Frame, Elliott, Payne, Kindt, and Wymola households. Mentions baptisms, church attendance, a surprise birthday for Edith Payne turning 19, and relatives visiting from Bryan, North Zulch, Plainview, and Belton.
In Razon County, Italian farmer Patronella twelve miles north of Bryan demonstrates orchard care and pruning to improve fruit yield. The feature shows top-working Pecar trees with paper shell varieties and notes supervision by F. W. Locks on Bee Creek.
A Brazos county column covers social visits in Bryan and surrounding towns plus agricultural notes. County Agent Benson visits the Locke pecan orchard to promote grafting and follow up work while urging industry help. The piece lauds Cyrus Koontz as a model farmer and calls for extended crop loan deadlines.
Edge Canning notes a hopeful season with many berry blossoms and some fruit. Grandma Free of Bryan comments on the outlook and optimism for the harvest ahead.
Kings Highway visitors include Joe Blazek and family with Frank Wentercek, Miss Millie Novosad and Lena Novosad, A C Novosad with Mrs Francis Chytil of Bryan, Irene Bush and Jimmy Stroud with Odessia Williams, Adolph Kopetsky and Oscar Williams of Plainview with Bud Williams, and Millie Churik with Francis McDonald. A Rye club sunset dinner featured County Agent Benson and a group of musicians. A 27 girl slumber party led to a sunrise breakfast, Rev Williams delivered the baccalaureate sermon, and several families from Plainview and Edge visited the Lewises.
A brining vegetables for pickling demonstration will be held by the Tabor Women's Home Demonstration Club Monday at the home of Mrs. Ed Schram. Those interested in making better pickles are invited to attend.
Lindsey Fisher, 18, drowns while swimming with two youths in Barbers Cut at Morgan's Point near Houston. Water depth about 30 feet. Fisher was son of R. L. Fisher of Houston.
An exhibit of hooked mats and rugs by Texas home demonstration club women will run this week at the Texas A and M College architecture library. Organizer C J Finney says visitors may view from 8 to 5 daily and 7:30 to 10 evenings with Saturday hours omitted. Some rugs are for sale.
The Negro agent conducts countywide crop cultivation demonstrations citing science over signs. He urges deep plowing near plants for corn, cautions against clover bloat with veterinary advice, and highlights food budgeting by women to ensure year round supplies and healthier diets. Goals include year round vegetables, two milch cows, ample pork, fruits, and a poultry flock of at least 60 hens.
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Bryan and College representatives joined the East Texas Chamber of Commerce convention in Texarkana as the three day meeting opened. Attendees included D. L. Wilson secretary of Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce O. B. Martin director of the Extension Service George E. Adams district agent W. H. Darrow in charge of publicity R. H. Bush and Miss Helen Swift.
The study course at First Baptist Church opened with good turnout Monday night. Sessions run 7 to 8 p.m. Four courses are offered: The Plan of Salvation for seniors and adults by H. P. Black. The Meaning of Church Membership for intermediates by Mrs. R. O. Berry. Bible Heroes for juniors by Mrs. H. P. Smith. Studying for Service for juniors by Mrs. A. T. Ball. Open to all.
Dishman's Service Station opens today at Main and 28th streets in the former Wilson Motor Co. building. Operated by Harry Dishman the station offers Conoco bronze gasoline and lubricants East Texas independent gasoline complete battery service under Tom Chambers and washing and greasing.
Vernon April 24 plans are being made for the fifty first annual Doans picnic on May 5 6 at Watts Grove eighteen miles north of Vernon. The annual event is one of the most colorful in the state and is expected to attract several thousand people.
The Kurten Evangelical League met last Sunday with three members presenting reports on Evangelical Synod home mission efforts. Alene Schmidt spoke on the Caroline Mission in St Louis, Margaret Franze on oyster factory workers in Biloxi, and Alfred Keller on Ozark mountain outreach.
Doctors worldwide warn against buying unknown drugs and urge consulting a doctor. When shopping for aspirin ensure you obtain Genuine Bayer Aspirin for safe headache cold sore throat and rheumatic pains. The ad emphasizes requesting Genuine Bayer Aspirin.
A notice invites attendance to a summer schedule change with a discussion topic Are our days numbered and calls for worship and teamwork in the Young People's class.
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