Suber Named Leader of Brazos Lodge 64 Knights
Tom G. Suber elected as Chancellor Commander of Brazos Lodge 64 Knights of Pythias during the Tuesday session. Marvin J. Birdwell named vice Chancellor Commander while other officers include T. A. Cloud keeper of records, J. T. Maloney master of finance, Pat Newton master of exchequer, William Griffin prelate, Sam Knox master at arms, H. D. Cuykendall inner guard, R. D. McCullough outer guard, and M. M. Erskine trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos Lodge No. 64
Knights of Pythias
R. C. Franks
M. E. Wallace
F. L. Henderson
Jess Conlee
Tom G. Suber
Marvin J. Birdwell
T. A. Cloud
J. T. Maloney
Pat Newton
William Griffin
Sam Knox
H. D. Cuykendall
R. D. McCullough
M. M. Erskine
Henry Weaver
M. E. Cox
E. H. Garrett
Blues
Reds
Short Meeting Of C of C Held This Morn
The Tuesday Chamber of Commerce session in Bryan yielded no major business due to the proximity of month end. President Lawrence said the state highway engineer had not arrived yet to visit Pitts Bridge with him, while S E Eberstadt reported $25 awarded to Cliff Lopez for club work and planned future use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Lawrence
State Department
Bryan
Pitts
S. E. Eberstadt
Cliff Lopez
Eberstadt
Harvey
Commercial Club
T. O. Walton
A. and M. College
City of
F. C. Bolton
J. E. Covey
W. H. Cole
Tyler Ilaswell
Jno
M. Lawrence
T. K. Lawrence
J. D. Martin
Oak McKenzie
Mrs. Lee J, Rountree
L. L. McInnis
M. L. Parker
A. M. Waldrop
T. C. Walion
Fifteen From Bryan Took the D C K K Degree
A Bryan Dokeys delegation traveled to Houston on Monday to attend the El Tex Temple Dokey ceremony. Forty five candidates were initiated into the D O K K Club with fifteen from Bryan named among them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
D.C.K
Bryan Dokeys
Houston
el Tex Temple
A.B. Ewing
Joe Kaplan
Maniloff and Family
Mrs. Curry Elected Resident by Federated Church Society
The Federated Church Society met at First Baptist Church on Monday and elected Mrs. M. Curry as a resident. Members discussed church affairs and future outreach plans.
Federated Church Societies Meet at Firet Gorget Church
The Federated Church Societies gathered at the Firet Gorget church on a Monday afternoon for a regular meeting. Officers for 1926 were elected with Mrs. M Hetty Curry as president and Mrs. P S Park as vice president. The group endorsed inviting the College Avenue Baptist church Woman's Missionary Union as part of the Federation and discussed drafting resolutions to support the United States joining the World Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federated Church Societies
Firet Gorget
Ion
Federation
Win
Bryan
Christian Fellowship
D. D. Jolly
College Avenue
First Baptist Church
Washington
Clarence Vick
J. N Goodwin
M. Hetty Curry
J. L. Brock
A. S. McSwain
New Piano Installed At Harvey School Auditorium
Harvey school and community auditorium on the second floor houses a fine new piano funded by boosters. Proceeds from a play Nobody's Darling, a buffet luncheon, and a Texas Bakery cake auction paid most of it. The Allen Band performed a 25 piece concert as part of the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Band
Cole
Texas Bakery
S. HB. Eberstadt
Ala Eberstadt
Ruth Gordon
Jack Gordon
Allen Academy
H. O. Ferguson
W. L McCulloch
Pauline
J. H Todd
Amon Williams
I. N. Kelly
O. W. Kelley
Marshall Peters
Wiley Higgs
C. L. Benson
S. E. Eberstadt
Lee Viviana
Marriage Licenses for Brazos County Listed
The Brazos County Clerk records show the latest issued licenses since the previous publication. Pairs listed include A S McSwain with Willie Jackson and Millie Earl, Johnnie Hajek and Hattie Nizer, Walter Banks and Tillie Tyler, Mose Jones and Liza Williams, Will Moore and Angelina Johnson, Albert C Upright and Eula Carroll, Terence Bazy and Lizzie Lewis. Mrs L E Hart of McComb Mississippi visits granddaughter Mrs L V Sandifer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. McSwain
Willie Jackson
Millie Earl
Johnnie Hajek
Hattie Nizer
Walter Banks
Tillie Tyler
Mose Jones
Liza Williams
Will Moore
Angelina Johnson
Albert C. Upright
Eula Carroll
Terence Bazy
Lizzie Lewis
L. E. Hart
McComb
Mississippi
L. V. Sandifer
Missouri Deputy Sheriff Visits Sister in Bryan
George Allbright deputy sheriff of Jackson county Missouri is visiting in Bryan at the home of his sister Mrs T R Nelson and family on a return trip from Laredo where he transported Mexican prisoners from Kansas City to the border for delivery to Mexican authorities He will depart Bryan tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Allbright
Jackson County
Missouri
Bryan
T. R. Nelson
Allbright
Laredo
Kansas City
Mrs. Victoria Barr Dies at 64 in Bryan
Mrs. Victoria Barr aged 64 years 11 months 2 days died Friday evening at 5 45 at her son Sam Barr home after a four week illness. Funeral held Saturday at 4 pm from the family residence conducted by Rev Francisco Zito with burial in Bryan City Cemetery. McCulloch Gordon Co directed. Pallbearers were Cummings Cole Phillips Palasota De jero Saladiner. Survived by three sons Sam Barr O E Barr and Ed Barr and one daughter Mrs B Falsaletti nine grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria Barr
Sam Barr
Francisco Zito
Italian Methodist Church
Bryan City
McCulloch-Gordon Company
Co. M. Cummings
Jeff Cole
Robt. Phillips
Pete Palasota
Chas. de Jero
N. J. Saladiner
Bryan Negro Girl Wins First Prize Gulf Coast Fair
The Gulf Coast Colored Fair in Houston from November 9 to 22 awarded Minnie Mitchell of Bryan Brazos county first prize in lace work tatting class LD. This recognition, reported by Mrs. R. V. Blackshear and L A Nash, aims to inspire other girls and women to pursue domestic art.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L A. Nash
R. V. Blackshear
Harris County
Minnie Mitchell
Bryan
Brazos County
Houston
Cotton Ginned In Brazos Up To 14th Reaches 7268 Bales
Cotton ginned in Brazos County up to November 14 1925 totals 7268 bales counted as half bales for round bales. This compares with 18496 bales ginned by November 14 1924. The figures come from a card report to Joe F. Howard Brazos County statistician and from W M Steuart director Bureau of Census Washington DC. W T Rawleigh Co seeks agents in Bryan for Rawleigh Products. Tenant wanted on 30 acre farm near Wheelock Texas by Matus Cojka Box 14 Wheelock Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Joe F. Howard
W. M. Steuart
Bureau of Census
Department of Commerce
Washington, D. C
Wheelock
Matus Cojka
Box 14
Texas
Stop That Itching with Blue Star Remedy Ad
An advertisement for Blue Star Remedy promises relief from eczema itching and skin troubles for all ages. It claims fast penetration to the seat of trouble, immediate relief, no clothing staining, and a pleasant odor, sold with a guarantee by Koman & Vick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koman & Vick
Adv
How Doctors Treat Colds and the Flu Calotabs Ad
Doctors and druggists now recommend Calotabs to break up a cold fast. One or two Calotabs at bedtime with water purges the system and relieves symptoms without nausea or affecting eating, work, or pleasure. Morning brings vanished cold, full purification, and appetite for breakfast. Family package with directions costs 85 cents at drug stores.
Itasca Hosts Friendly Bryan Visitors After Sectional Football
Itasca residents praise Bryan visitors following a recent Sectional football game. Local hospitality left a positive impression, with several attendees sharing kind remarks about the visiting team and their supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Words of Praise for Hospitality in Itas City Visit
Visitors from Bryen praised Itas city hospitality after a Sryan-basen game on Tuesday afternoon. Business Manager For rest Jones reported autos provided for team members and officials, while merchants would not accept counterfeit money. Officials were praised for fair decisions and courteous treatment of visiting players and coaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iasca
Brazos County Schools Receive Another One Dollar Apportionment
On December 20 Brazos County will receive an additional one dollar of its fourteen dollar apportionment, the fourth dollar this year, per D J McDonald state education official. Ten dollars remain to be paid to Brazos schools for the term.
Circle Two of First Baptist Auxiliary Meets at Mrs Sanders
Circle Number Two of the First Baptist Auxiliary held a Monday afternoon meeting at Mrs J B Sanders home with eight members present. Albert Buchanan presided. Mrs W J Walker served as secretary treasurer. Reports praised past week’s personal service and activities. Genesis chapter one Bible lesson led by Mrs C A Buchanan. December meetings set for Mrs Jes Conlee. attendees listed include J Allen Myres W R Thomas J B Sanders W J Walker Jess Conlee N R Newton A Buchanan and Albert Buchanan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Auxiliary
J.B. Sandws
County Workers’ Council
Pipsy Bellist Church
Bry
Albert Buchanan
Mra
W. J. Walker
C. A. Buchanan
Jes . Conlee
J. Allen Myres
W. R. Thomas
J B. Sanders
Jess Conlee
Annual Seal Sale Opens in Bryan for Christmas Drive
The Texas Public Health Association directs the annual seal sale in Bryan and Brazos county led by Mrs Egbert Jones with Georgy Craze noting the event starts Monday November 8. Alice Ward Bryan High School heads windshield sticker campaign at the A and M Texas game to support tuberculosis relief and awareness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Brazos County
Egbert. Jones
Fox Side
Austin
Craze
Alice Ward
Home Economic Club
Bryan High School
Texas
Miss Eula Carroll Weds Albert Upright Saturday Evening
The marriage of Miss Eula Carroll daughter of Mr and Mrs W Carroll of Rock Prairie and Mr Albert C Upright of this city united Saturday November 28 at 7 o clock p m at the home of Judge J W Hamilton on West 26th street Judge Hamilton officiating They will reside in Bryan after a Houston visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eula Carroll
Texas Aggies Win 1925 Southwest Conference Title
The Texas A&M Aggies drubbed Texas 28 to 0 on Thanksgiving Day to clinch the 1925 Southwest Conference championship with four wins and one loss. Texas Longhorns and T C U Horned Frogs tied for second with two wins, one loss, and one tie. Aggies scored 65 points in conference play, a dominant edge over other teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Austin
Texas Longhorns
Dana Bible
Texas Aggies
T. C. U. Horned Frogs
Argies
Aggies
Baptists to Open B Y P U Training School
Beginning Sunday December 8 the College Avenue Baptist church will launch its first B Y P U Training School. Gardner is general secretary of the State B Y P U, Miss Ethel Hudson and Mrs J W Wiley will assist with teaching. An evening schedule runs 7:00 to 9:30 with several periods and a chalk talk nightly through Friday. Public urged to attend as the program runs all week led by noted Young People workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Avenue Baptist Church
Aculty
Gardner
Ethel Hudson
Iso
Grees
J. W. Wiley
Gordo
Miss Hudson
Wiley
Mir. Gardner
South
Headlight Law Affects Early Vehicle Registrations
Texas motorists must have headlights tested and adjusted within 30 days before registration. County tax collectors require a certificate of adjustment when applying for vehicle or motorcycle registration. Early registration, from December 1 to January 31, 1926, is advised to save time and ensure compliance.
Jordan Lawler Donates to Colored Fund
Jordan Lawler contributed 55 to the Colored Citizens Cemetery Association to aid in acquiring 20 acres for a permanent burial ground for Black residents. The board of directors, led by Dr. Wan A. Hammond, expresses sincere public thanks for the donation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan Lawler
Jordan PT
Mrs Haltom Dies After Illness in Bryan
Velma Haygood Haltom 26 died Monday at 7 p m at her East 24th street home after a brief illness. She was born December 29 1898 at Benchley and is survived by her husband Van Haltom their six year old son Donald her mother Susie Haygood two brothers J W Haygood and W B Haygood and sister Mrs C Buckhanks. Funeral was held Tuesday at 3 p m from the home with McCulloch Gordon Undertakers in charge. Interment in Seale's Cemetery near Benchley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Velma Haygood Haltom
van Haltom
Irs
Donald Haltom
Susie Haygood
Benchley
J. W.haygood
Cameron
W. B. Haygood
C. Buckhanks
Lee Mike
W. A. Berry
C. A. Carson
W. J. Hiton
First Baptist Delegates to State Convention
The First Baptist Church of Bryan will send delegates to the State Baptist Convention in Mineral Wells this week. Elected November 29, the delegates are Mr. and Mrs. H Boatwright, Mr. and Mrs. P S Park, Mr. and Mrs. C S Jones, Mr. and Mrs. J Webb Howell, and Judge W C Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist
Mineral Wells
First Baptist Church of
Bryan
H. ©. Boatwright
P. S. Park
C. 5. Jones
W. C. Davis
Baptists Plan Christmas Bazaar At December Meeting
Friendship Bible Class and Homemakers with thirty members met at Mrs. J. W. Dyer’s home for a joint session led by Miss Procter and others. They organized plans for a December 1 bazaar, with a social program and festive refreshments, and scheduled the December meeting at Mrs. Albert Buchanan’s home to pack Christmas stockings for Buckner Orphan Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Bible Class
Hlomemakers
J. W. Dyer
Miss Procter
Miss Trant
Jedd
Miss Galbraith
Allie Locke
Emmett Walace
Paul Martin
E. B. Warner
Albert Buchanan
Buckner Orphan Home
Bryan Man Killed in La Plata Scaffold Fall
La Plata Missouri November 30 A Bryan Texas man Abe Kramer of Allison Iowa and Estelle Van House of Plainville Kentucky were killed Saturday when they fell 125 feet from a scaffold they were working on during the erection of a standpipe
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LA Platta
J. \. Smith
Bryan
Texas
Abe Kramer
Allison
Iowa
Estile van House
Plainesville
State Highway Drills To Gauge Bridge Pier Depths
Austin officials report a highway department crew at Pitts Bridge drilling on the Brazos county side to measure foundation depth before setting piers for the northern approach. Work began this morning under W A Boyett district supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Department
Austin
Pitts Bridge
Brazos County
W. A. Boyett
Lions Club Hosts Allen Academy Football Team and Coaches
The Allen Academy football team and coaches were guests at the Bryan Lions Club weekly luncheon. Coach Hudson introduced players and assistant coach Dansby praised the team as hard fighters and worthy of a championship. The meeting closed with Allen Spirit led by E A Lightfoot and plans for a joint meeting with the Rosarians next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club OF
Bryan
ALLEN
Allen Academy
Lions Club
Lion Armstrong
Lions Erskine and Brown
Roy Danforth Seng
Lion Searcy
Alton
Madisonville
Messrs
J. H
J. ©. Allen
Lion Neeley
Grimes County
Chas. Hudson
Mit Dansby
Granger
Jack Modesett
Allen Spirit
E. A. Lightfoot
Lion Erskine
Elysday
Rosariens
Jack Bethea
Johnny Ramsey
Cev
W. Griner
J. H. Modesett
Wm. Merka
W. H. Shores
Bonham Magness
Glenn Gomen
Richard Winders
W. K. Churchill
Uncle Bud) Cochran
Ray McCulloch
C. A. Searcy
Maurice Searcy
Gordon Sullivan
William Glass
Raymond Baill
Jimmie” Dunn
Harry B. Williams
Frank L. Overton
J. J. Conway
Dean Mets
Cyrus W. Shaw
Albert B. Dillenback
F. D. Fuller
Edwin C. Aldredge
Fred Hale
W. R. Smitham
E. L. Gibson
C. B. Hudson
M. F. Vitopil
E. J. Hunt
J. M. Ferguson
W. E. Neeey
R. V. Armstrong
R. L. Brown
Henry Locke
J. Bryan Miller
Pat Newton
J. E. Hensarling
Rip Erskine
S. C. Hoyle
Surprise Birthday for J J Stasny at West 24th Street Home
Mrs J J Stasny hosted a Saturday night surprise party for her husband on his birthday at their West 24th street home. Guests included Mr and Mrs W F Vitopil, Ole Mortensen, Joe Sosolik, Charles Opersteny, Albert Opersteny, and many others. Refreshments featured sandwiches cake and hot chocolate as the guests socialized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Stasny
Will Zak
West 24Th Street
W. F. Vitopil
Ole Mortensen
Joe Sosolik
Charles Opersteny
Albert Opersteny
W. Wellman
W. F. Zack
I. E. Warren
Will Krenek
F. H. Noto
Ed Blazek
Joe Krenek
Pete Koneeny
John Nash
Charley Kosh
Seventy-Five Attend Sunday Morning Junior Missionary Meeting
Seventy-five members of the Junior Missionary Society of the Viret Methodist Church attended the Sunday morning meeting along with 10 babies and seven mothers. Junior President Jno W Black Jr led devotionals with songs prayers and Mark 1 1 6 readings. Two new members joined and D P Gaby presented travel pictures shown by Mrs H D Cuykendall. The group schedules practice at 2 15 p m Saturday at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Missionary Society
The
Viret Methodist Church
Jno
W. Black, Jr
D. P. Gaby
H. D. Cuykendall
Divorces Rise in Brazos County Report
Texas marriage and divorce totals show 1924 with 71 986 marriages and 15 370 divorces and 1928 with 69 248 marriages and 14 22 divorces. document notes rise in marriages over 1923.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Commerce
Washington, D. C
Texas
Divorce Rates Rise in 1924 Compared to 1923
The 1924 statisters show divorces up 5 percent from 1923, with total divorces for the year 1924 plus district insights. In Brazos county marriages rose to 486 from 419 in 1923, a 12 percent increase, and three counties show 125 marriages in 1924 versus 96 in 1923.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lrazos
Mrs. Johnnie Koppe Ill With Rheumatism in Kurten
Word reaches Bryan that Mrs. Johnnie Koppe a Kurten community leader is quite ill with rheumatism and bedridden at her Kurten home. Friends in Bryan and surrounding counties know her as a bright community leader loved across the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie Koppe
Kurten
Bryan
Johnnie Kopps
Koppe
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Brazos Lodge
O. C. of
Eagle
M. Curry
Guy Bittle
Hi Be Liquid and
Smith Drug Co
Bryan Negro
Gulf Coast Fair
Rawleigh
W. T. Rawleigh CO
Memphis
Tenn
Itasca
Brazos Schools
Baptist Circle
Sanders
Albert C. Upwright
Egies
Texas U. Fnce
S.M. T
Arkansas
Kaylor
C. A. Baptists
B.y.p.u. Training School
Baptists
Bryan Man
LA Plasta, MO
J.J. Stasny
Fenper
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Saant Wy
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