Ackerman Loses In Contest for Representative
The official county counts show Virgil Lilley of Conroe won the 27th district seat over J M Ackerman. Grimes county totals were 13522 for Lilley and 322 for Ackerman. Montgomery county totals were 1831 Lilley and 652 Ackerman, with Lilley gaining a substantial district majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grimes
Montgomery
Virgil Lilley
Conroe Wes
J M. Ackerman
Grimes County
Daily Examiner
Montgomery County
Conroe Courier
Ackerman
Lilley
Navasota Examiner
Car Fire Destroys Vehicle Belonging to Mrs Francis Trenticost
A car owned by Mrs Francis Trenticost of Steele's Store caught fire on the Sandy Point road about five miles from Bryan. The blaze started while Mrs Trenticost, in the car with a Mexican laborer driving, fought to control it and the car was practically ruined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Trenticost
Steele
Sandy Point Road
Bryan
Trenticost
Health Officer Denies Typhoid Prevalence in Bryan
City health officer Dr. John W. Black stated rumors of typhoid in Bryan are unfounded. He cited two current Bryan cases and one recovered, with one case imported from near Houston. No known local source or epidemic conditions are indicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
John W. Black
Black
Houston
Remove Freckles and Discolorations Advertisement
An old ad touts Contay Special Bleach promising to dissolve freckles liver spots and discolorations to leave skin soft white and velvety. Sold by Roman Vick druggists with a guarantee accompanied by a Bacon quote on knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roman & Vick, Druggists
Eagle Receives Mibon From Sandy Point Area
A melon of the Montple liar variety was presented to the Eagle force by P. R. Keith who operates on the Sandy Point road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EAGLE
Eagle Force
P. R. Keith
Sandy Point Road
Brazos Negroes Take Advantage Of Short Course
H K Hornberry extension agent for Brazos county will attend Prairie View for August training funded by the Jasenwald Fund. He reports 67 negro boys girls and adult club members stayed through the Prairie View short course and Brazos club entrants excel in judging contests with a $4 prize in the dairy cow and farm oratorical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. K. Hornberry
Brazos County
Prairie View
Jasenwald Fund
Hornsberry
Sudan Grass and Small Grain for Better Pastures
A Texas A&M extension agronomist urges farmers to use Sudan grass for temporary summer pastures and plant six small grains in fall and winter to prevent overgrazing and maintain year round forage. A mix of oats, barley and rye is advised for fall-winter grazing, with hairy vetch and Austrian winter peas inoculated. Sweet clover varieties are recommended by region for added grazing and soil fertility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
E. A. Miller
Agronomist
Extension Service
M. College of Texas
Texas
Blackland
Gulf Coastal
East Texas
East Texas Poultry Show Set For Thanksgiving Week
East Texas fall poultry show planned for Thanksgiving week with events in Paris. General Manager Hubert M. Harrison and Paris Chamber leaders discuss arrangements with Rufus Scott Jr and others. County cups for awards to be provided and interest among gaisers across East Texas remains strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Texas
Hubert M. Harrison
Paris
Rufus F. Scott Jr
Rh. Frank Johnson
Paris Chamber of Commerce
C. E. Hayes
Iver Valley Poultry Associati
O. Murphy
H. A. Book
Harrison
Roger Davis
666 Relieves Headache in 30 Minutes and Checks in Three Days
A medicinal tablet labeled 666 is described as relieving a headache or neuralgia within 30 minutes and scheduling a follow up on the first day and a second check in three days. The note mentions 666 also exists in tablet form.
Texas Democrats condemn Hoover era policies and urge reform
Brazos county Democratic convention adopts resolutions blaming Republican policies for unemployment and economic distress. It endorses Governor Moody, supports oil land lease divisions between UT and A&M, favors reduced real estate taxes, and names delegates to state and national conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Texas A. and
M. College
Texas University
Lee Simmons
Texas
W. 5. Higgs
Brazos County
W. S. Higgs
Henderson
Glada Mae Trant
W. C. Davis
W. 5. Barron
Mills P. Walker
George A. Adams
J. L. Brock
A. S. Ware
Charles Merka
T. S. Elliott
Mary Locke
Walter Armstrong
Otto Plagens
N. C. Cole
B. A. Varisco
T. O. Walton
W. C. Boyett
W. J. Boriskie
D. R. Royder
S. E. Dunlap
F. L. Henderson
Lee J. Rountree
5' Cloud
C. S. Gainer
J. M. Saladiner
O. L. Wilcox
Lamar Bethea
R. V. Armstrong
John M. Lawrence Sr
George Jones
Joe T. Locke
United States
Hoover
Democratic Convention
Hoove
Democratic Party
University of Texas
The
A, and
Beautiful and Popular C I A Girls at Denton
Miss Claudine Bushnell of Muskogee Oklahoma named the most beautiful student at the Texas State College for Women during the summer session. Miss Ellen Moore of Dallas named the most popular girl, president of the Student Council and Y W C A Cabinet, and set to receive a B S degree ending the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle
Denton
Claudine Bushnell
Muskogee
Okla
Texas State College For Women
Seasion
Ellen Moore
Dallas
Miss Bushnell
Christian Junior College of
Columbia
Missouri
University of Oklahoma
Miss Moore
Y. W. C. A. Cabinet
Dallas Club
Brazos County Democratic Committee Names 2020 Precinct Officers
The Brazos County Democratic Executive Committee praises State Prison System head Lee Simmons for fiscal and industrial reforms and urges legislature cooperation. It lists runoff candidates for tax assessor and county commissioner and names the 12 precinct chairmen chosen in the July 26 primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Simmons
Simmons
W. S. Higgs
Democratic Party
Brazos County
Texas
Democratic
R. R. Broach
Frank Worisham
Claude Buchanan
R. Pat Patterson
Democratic Committee
W. Ss. Higgs
S. E. Dunlap
Guy Neeley
Brazos Varisco
Noah Cole
Will Kelley
Joe Locke
T. C. Elliott
Chas. Merka
Precinet
F. L. Henderson
R. V. Armstrong
Geo. Jones
J. H. McDonald
J. W. Batts
Etex Directors Plan Sulphur Springs Meet
East Texas Chamber of Commerce directors meet in Sulphur Springs at the invitation of Director Charles H. Ashcroft and the local Chamber. President Guy A. Blount urges all directors to attend the fall gathering to discuss plans, district conventions, director elections, and the program of work on Monday, Sept. 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Ashcroft
Sulphur Springs
Chamber of Commerce
East Texas Chamber of Commerce
Guy A. Blount
Hopkins County
Tomato Growers Meet Scheduled for August 20 at Courthouse
Lynn Sample president of the tomato growers association says the next meeting will be held on the fifth Saturday or August 20 at 2 p.m. in the courthouse, due to the second primary election on the fourth Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Sample
The
Tomato Growers' Association
Court House
Patterson thanks supporters in Precinct 4 runoff bid
R Pat Patterson expresses appreciation for Democratic primary votes in Precinct 4 Brazos County and confirms plans to contest the runoff for county commission on August 28, asking supporters to help and vote in the runoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ith
Speed limits for Bryan discussed by Chamber of Commerce directors
Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce directors debated safe driving and current speed limits at a morning meeting. They considered revising city traffic ordinances to align with state laws and planned a consumer survey to aid Bryan merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Bryan and Brazos County
West Texas
Mit Dansby
Trade Extension Committee
Henry W. Stanley
East Texas Chamber of Commerce
John S. Caldwell
Texas A
M. College
Byrne Commercial College Ad Promotes Training Network
A large, well financed organization offers Byrne System of Commercial Colleges with campuses in Dallas Houston San Antonio Fort Worth and Oklahoma City promising fast affordable training for secretarial accounting and managerial work. Over fifty thousand Byrne trained graduates endorse the program and a free catalogue is mailed upon request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest
Byrne College
Byrne Commercial College
W. E. Byrne
Pres
Dallas
Houston
San Antonio
Fort Worth
Oklahoma City
Notice to Farmers and Farm for Sale Near Bryan
Notice to farmers I will buy your cream on Wednesdays and Saturdays at regular market price starting Wednesday July 30. C. J. Jancte. Farm for sale northeast of Bryan a large house and buildings with 120 acres priced at 815.00 per acre. Address Mrs. Mary Strasrypka Bryan Route No. 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Jancte
Bryan
Mary Strasrypka
Youth of Tabor Mourns Death of Lawrence Francis
Lawrence Francis 12 son of Mr and Mrs Bond Francis of Tabor died Monday at 2 pm at the home of Mr and Mrs Willis Edge in Bryan after a brief illness An appendicitis operation at a local hospital proved too late He is survived by his parents one sister Pauline and three brothers Billie Dan and Ross Francis Funeral services were held at 10 am today from his parents home with interment in the old Bickham Cemetery Rev R L Brown officiated Funeral directors McCulloch Dansby in charge
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Mary Margaret Graham
Jack Iaham
Harvey
Texas
Brazos County
Annie Hawthorn
Eunice Graham
Hilton
Sam Graham
Bryan
Bright Light Cemetery
J. J. Tatum
The
Free Baptist Oon
L. Brown
Lawrence Francis
Bond Frances
Tabor
Willis Edge
West 26Th Street
Bond Francis
Bickham
R. L. Brown
Baptist Church
McCulloch-Dansby Funeral
Pauline Francis
Billie
Dan
Ross Francis
Baby Name Mixup Sparks Humorous Local Note
An announcement reveals the Henderson family expected a son named Britten Jr. but cards instead celebrate Wheelis Howell. The piece quips about names and includes a quotation from the Early Risers Club member on blame and praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. L. Henderson
Smetana
Britten Jr
Wheelis Howell
Britten
Winners in Various Contests at Farmers Short Course
Special to the Eagle reports the 21st annual Farmers Short Course at Texas A M College drew about 4 000 attendees with 3 150 registrations. Winners across dress, story, sewing, and 4 H contests are led by Edith Miles and Gladys Adams with numerous county and regional victors in cattle, poultry, terracing, and judging events.
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Eagle College Station
Texas
Panhandle
Rio Grande Valley
A. and M. College of Texas
Edith Miles
LaPaloma
Cameron County
Ruby Graham
Raymondville
Jewel Walker
Gonzales
Gladys Adams
Memphis
Roxie Waggoner
Eva
Cooke County
Reba Bailey
Cooper
Lois Crow
Greenville
Audie Crabtree
Dunn
Scurry County
Myra Mae Childs
Atlanta
Agnes Weeks
Ranger
Marie Broesche
Burton
Washington County
Ruth Cummings
Ivanhoe
Fannin County
Singer Sewing Machine Company
Dallas
Farm and Ranch
Virginia Smitherman
Gregg County
Estelline Box
Young County
Anna Gibbs
Gornell Andrews
Grayson County
Fay Brotton
Brown County
Gladys Byard
Tom Green County
Imaree Baker
Anna Bess Brooks
Tarrant County
Lorayme Johnson
Roberta Oliver
Letty Dunning
Sarah Wilson
Tom Green
Marshall Jones
Cecil Baker
Waldo Jameyson
McCulloch
James Frankhouser
Harley Moon
Green Miller
Travis County
Martin Murphy
Paul Murray
van Zandt
Taylor County
Odell Nevills
Horace Taylor
O. C. Manley
Sherman County
Frath County
Watson Rus
Hill County
Tuarrant County
J. B. Booth
Estell Younger
Carlan Andrews
Lubbock County
Truett Sides
Ace Fuller
Corrigan
T. P. Read
Paradise
Wise County
A. G.myer
League City
Miriam Ferguson Opens Campaign Tour Dates for Governor Run
Political notes show Miriam A. Ferguson announcing her first three campaign stops. She will speak at Co per on Aug. 7 Wie Falls on Aug. 8 and Whitesboro on Aug. 9. A brief item notes Ross Sterling Henson, newborn son of Joel B. and Mrs. Henson, tied to the governor race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miriam A. Ferguson
Coper
Wie Falls
Whitesboro
Good Food Key to Profitable Pullets Says Expert
E. Johnson of John Tarleton Rural College and the A and M College in Texas told the Farmers Course that pullet profits hinge on high quality feed. He urged carbon and fat rich rations with protein from meat scraps and milk, plus minerals and vitamins A and D, and emphasized housing and sanitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
E. Johnson
John Tarleton
Vote of Thanks to Friends for Campaign Support
J McDonald expresses gratitude to friends who supported his campaign for county superintendent of education and promises to advance education for all. He notes enduring appreciation and dedication to public education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. McDonald
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Sudan
Poland
Morris “Williamson
Follexe Road
Tive al
Fox
Galveston
ETEX
W. S. Barron
State Highway Commission
County Commissioners Court
Austin
Little Brazos
Brazos Rivers
Wilmer McCullough
T. QO. Walton
J. &. Caldwell
W. J. Coulter
A. B. Conner
Tyler Haswell
J.D. Martin
H. H. Williamson
Youth of
Early Risers Club
Doyle H. Fogle
Afton
Dicketis County
Forth
B. F. Kemp
McCa
W. R. Cannon
Jiboro
J. B. Kerry
Crowell
M. F. Orr
Benito
Farm
Herbert Holmes
Gonzales County
J. L. Carrell
Scurt County
L. M. Navarro
Fewell
County Farm and Home Demonstation
Fred Rennels
Foard County
W. S. Foster
Louise Baird
Lubbees County
J. F. Combs
Jefferson County
W. O. Logan
W. W. Evans
Dawson County
J. C. Patterson
Eastland County
Ruth Bloodworth
Motley County
W. 8. Foster
Mitchell County
Minnie Eldridge
Fan
J. F
Houston Post
Eastland
Mia
Ross Sterling Henson
P, Tine
Ross Sterling
Joel B. Henson
Sterling
Goldsmith
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