Birthday barbecue honors Mrs. Dollie McCulloch at Wellborn home
Mrs Dollie McCulloch celebrated at Johnnie McCullochs Wellborn home with a noon barbecue banquet under oak trees. Over fifty friends attended and presented gifts to the honoree along with a large spread of meats cakes pies salads breads and pickles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie McCulloch
Wellborn
Dollie McCulloch
Eddie McCulloch
Wingate McCulloch
John Dowling
Edna Wade
Kan Kelley
Ottie Kelly
Cecil Kelly
Hazel Kelly
Clifford Kelley
Douglas Peters
George Arrington
Cecil Dunn
Offa Williams
Irvin Coone
Louise Cash
Myrtle Hicks
J. D. Williams and Son
Many Social Events for Mrs Barwise in Fort Worth
Mrs Seth Barwise formerly Miss Onah Astin of Bryan will arrive with her husband Wednesday. Mrs J H Barwise hosts a River Crest Country Club reception and tea Thursday for friends to meet the bride to be. House party includes debutantes and many names. other hostesses plan to entertain in compliment to the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Seth Barwise
Onah Astin
Bryan
Barwise
J. H. Barwise
River Crest Country Club
Mines
J. E. Willis
H. H. Burston
W. L. Hutt
E. R. Lederer
H. L
Star-Telegram
Annual Water Works School Held in Houston
The 10th annual water works school will be held in Houston January 23 to 27 under the Texas Section of the Southwest Water Works Association the Texas State Department of Health and the city of Houston. Several hundred water works and sewage disposal plant operators are expected to attend and receive intensive laboratory training in purification analysis cultures inoculation ortho tolidine test and algae control with lectures by out of town officials including Geo W Fuller Jane Rider Frank Bachmann M Z Blair Ernest Boyce Arthur Brown L H Enslow Paul Fox and August V Graf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Works
Houston
Texas
Southwest Water Works Association
Texas State Department of Health
Geo. W. Fuller
New York City
Little Rock
Ark
Ernest Boyce
Lawrence
Kan
Arthur Brown
Chicago
L. H. Enslow
Paul Fox
Santa Fe
New Mexico
August V. Graf
St. Louis
Bryan Service Station adds battery department
Sam Scardino owner of Bryan Service Station Garage on North Main announces completion of a battery department. A modern charging machine and repairing equipment are now in use for general battery service in connection with garage work. Competent employees will handle the service and Mr Scardino invites friends to visit when in need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Scardino
Bryan
North Main St
Seardino
Editors to Be Invited to Meet Here Next Year
The Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce plans to invite editors to meet in Bryan next year via Mrs. Lee J. Rountree. A. and M. College will help with entertainment. The group approved funding refusals and praised thanks from Gus M. Hodges for locating him with the Jenkins family for Thanksgiving. John M. Lawrence mourned Col. D. C. Giddings’ death. A county fair for Brazos County is proposed with A. and M. College support. The Brazos County Poultry Show was successful and contributions were acknowledged. The highway bond issue is a major project. President J. Webb Howell will lead the drive. Attendees included N. B. Allen, Travis B. Bryan, Eugene Edge, J. Webb Howell, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan and Brazos’ County
Gus. M. Hodges
Greenville
Chamber of Commerce
E. J. Jenkins
John M. Lawrence
D. C. Giddings
Brenham
Dean E. J. Kyle
Brazos County
M. College
Texas
Lawrence
Highway Committee
J. Webb Howell
N. B. Allen
Travis B. Bryan
Wilson Bradley
Eugene Edge
W. F. Gelber
W. S. Howell
K. J. Jenkins
W. S. McCulloch
J. D. Martin
Bryan Miller
M. L. Parker
Mrs. Lee J. Rountree
D. L. Wilson
A. M. Waldrop
Woman's Missionary Society Holds December Meeting
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Christian Church met December with Mrs. George E Adams presiding. A program led by Mrs Ainsworth included scripture reading and papers on Christmas and missions. A social hour followed with refreshments and decorations, and the January meeting is announced at Mrs. W S Collard's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Missionary Society of the First Christian Church
George E. Adams
J. E. Dishman
A. F. Ainsworth
Ainsworth
Jesus
Mathew
W. S. Collard
George EB. Adams
W.S. Collard
J. R. Edmonds
W. R. Scott
J. W. Barton
Allen Smith
Frank McGee
Anna Manley
John H. Allen
Hettie Kincaid
Two Negroes Charged With Theft in County Courts
Clint Jackson TM and M. Martin both colored faced theft charges filed this morning by County Attorney W. E. Neeley. Jackson allegedly stole a hat while Martin took a sweater, with property valued under $50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clint Jackson
M. Martin
W. E. Neeley
Jackson
Martin
Who Are Among Most Interesting Will Rogers Humorist
A survey asks representative men and women to name the most interesting figures in world thought and action. Will Rogers, the cowboy humorist, emerged as the most cited, with others including Calvin Coolidge, Dan Moody, Henry Ford, Benito Mussolini, and Paderewski mentioned by multiple respondents. Different voices highlight Rogers, Hoover, Schumann Heink, Lindbergh, and prominent leaders as top figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Rogers
Bryan
Lon Chaney
Babe Ruth
Knute Rockne
H. L. Mencken
Sinclair Lewis
George W. Truett
Haps
America
Hoover
Texas
Tom Connally
Henry Ford
Calvin Coolidge
Ernestine Schumann-Heink
College Station
Dan Moody
Lone Star State
Lindbergh
Rogers
Tyler Haswell
United States
Coolidge
Harry S. Edge
Charles Lindbergh
Sankey Park
Helen Keller
Travis Bryan
Amelita Galla-Curci
Madam Schumann-Heink
Helen Adams Keller
William K. Gibbs
Thomas Edison
Mussolini
Italy
Calles
Mexico
George A. Adams
South
Andrew Mellon
the Treasury
Alexander Hamilton
Isaac Marcosson
P. A. Tardy
Benito Mussolini
Briand
France
Union Hill P T A Meeting Highlights County Organization
The Union Hill Parent-Teacher Association held a church meeting led by President Mrs. Phips. Mrs. O E Siecke spoke on the association purpose. Miss Louise Pipkin read a paper on the relation of parents and teachers. Superintendent D J McDonald praised local PTA work and offered help. Dr D C McIntosh discussed What We Teach and What We Should Teach. The A and M Consolidated orchestra directed by Mrs Carl Sprague performed. Refreshments followed. all departed happy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Hill
Parent-Teacher Association
Phips
O. E. Siecke
Louise Pipkin
D. J. McDonald
D. C. McIntosh
A. and M. Consolidated Orchestra
Carl Sprague
Boy Harvests 8 5 Bushels of Peanuts Worth 170
A Jasper county student harvested 8 5 bushels from one acre of sandy loam land. The crop sold for 170 dollars at market. The land was fertilized and well worked, underscoring that diligent farming pays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper County
Winifred M Carroll Recuperating From Typhoid Fever
Winfred M Carroll of this city is recuperating at home after a severe typhoid fever attack. He is a popular Bryan post office employee and was confined to bed for several days, with friends hoping for a quick return to duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winfred M. Carroll
Carroll
Bryan Post Office
Mr. Carroll
Mail Department
Dr McIntosh Heads to Los Angeles for Vocational Meeting
Dr. D. C. McIntosh professor of Agricultural Education at A and M College will visit North Texas A and M Junior College to aid vocational agriculture programs and report to the State Board. He then plans to promote small-school work around El Paso before attending the American Vocational Association in Los Angeles October 16 21 to speak on Placement Teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. McIntosh
A. and
M. College
North Texas A
M. Junior College
State Board For Vocational Education
Arlington
Fabens
el Paso County
McIintosh
Department of Vocational Agriculture
el Paso
McIntosh
Los Angeles
California
American Vocational Association
Association
Louisville
Highway Division Improves Roads Under J B Blair
Highway work advances across the division under Division Engineer J B Blair. No section left untouched as Brazos county roads gain a reputation as the finest in history. The route to Navasota has seen recent upgrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Blair
Brazos County
Navasota
Road Improvements Boost Texas Travel Through Central Counties
The report highlights improved highway conditions around Bryan, Madisonville, North Zulch, Caldwell, Somerville, Milano, Pitts Bridge, Giddings, Calvert, Bremond, Franklin, Hearne, and Hempstead. Engineers hail dirt and asphalt sections as among the best in Central Texas with travel speeds of 40 to 50 mph on upgraded segments. Concrete work near Hempstead adds seven miles of improved surface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Madisonville
North Zulch
Caldwell
Somerville
Milano
Pitts Bridge
Giddings
Texas
Calvert
Bremond
Franklin
Hearne
Hempstead
Park Couple Return From Santone Thanksgiving Trip
Mr and Mrs P S Park return from San Antonio after Thanksgiving visit with daughter Mrs E P Arneson. They describe a pleasant drive in six hours, with stops near Hearne and the Brazos bridge, and an official visit to San Antonio Commandry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos
San Antonio
Bryan
Temperature Range For This Week At A&M College
The week shows highs from 82 to 85 and lows from 32 to 70 degrees per A&M College figures. Monday 85 70, Wednesday 74 43, Thursday 62 46, Friday 32, Saturday 64 34, Sunday 63 39. A trace of rain fell Wednesday, and Friday brought a killing frost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. and
M. College
Bryan News Briefs Highlight Local Business and Sports
W A McGee seeks to sell his Bryan to Houston bus line to R C Bowen with a hearing set by the State Railroad Commission in Austin on December 8. J N Thompson of Hotel Bryan returns from Mississippi as Mrs J L Doane runs the hotel. J L Whitmire lecturing at A and M College and speaking to the Bryan Lions Club. Bryan High School football players in training with a possible post season game and a planned holiday contest with Harlingen High School in the Rio Grande Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. McGee
Bryan
Houston
R. C. Bowen
State Railroad Commission
Austin
Claude Poe
Bryan High School
Harlingen High School
Rio Grande Valley
Judge Bethea Tricks Clerk With Christmas Joke
Judge Lamar Bethea teased Brazos County Clerk A S McSwain by claiming Attorney General Claude Pollard barred ex officio fees to clerks. The Dallas News item cited sparked concern, then Bethea revealed it was a joke. McSwain relaxed with a holiday grin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. Mc-Swain
Santa Claus
Lamar Bethea
McSwain
Claude Pollard
Texas
Brazos County
Mr. McSwain
Dallas News
Judge Bethea
Pollard
Miss Hutton Engaged to Alan R Black of Dallas
Mr and Mrs W C Hutton announce the engagement of their daughter Kath er ie Hutton to Alan R Black of Dallas. The wedding is set for December 21 1927 in Bryan with Miss Hutton holding a Civil Engineering post at A and M College. Black is a 1924 A and M graduate now with Texas Power and Light in Dallas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Hutton
Katherie Hutton
Alan R. Black
Dallas
Miss Hutton
Bryan
A. and M. College
Black
Texas Power and Light Company
The
Eagle
J. T. L. McNew
Elizabeth McNew
Bridge
Schulman Promises Toy Day Cooperation in Bryan
M Schulman, manager of the Dixie Theatre in Bryan, consents to cooperate with the Bryan and Brazos County Good Cheer Association for a toy day. Children may bring a toy to donate, helping less fortunate youngsters this holiday season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Schulman
Bryan
Bryan and Brazos County
Good Cheer Association
Brazos County
Dixie ‘Theatre
Handsome Ambulance Placed in Service
The McCulloch Dansby Company received and put into service a new ambulance praised as a complete automobile. Local observers call it highly impressive with a high quality interior and comfort for the sick or injured. The vehicle features a straight eight motor and represents advances in power, speed, and efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCulloch-Dansby Co
Bryan
Thanksgiving Musical At The Methodist Church
The First Methodist Church held a praise and thanksgiving program Sunday evening directed by Jno W Black with Mrs Jno W Black leading the choir. The program featured anthems and quartets performed by church members under Mrs Albert Goodman on organ and included Grace Brown Grace Thatcher and other vocalists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Jno. W. Black
Albert Goodman
Ira B. Wilson
Chas. H. Gabriel
Dr. Humbert
Dr. Black
Mr. Ashworth
Mr. Moser
Zion
E. S. Lorenz
Lee G. Kratz
A. J. Showalter
of Jesus
Grace Brown
J. W. Black
Black
Moser
Ashworth
Conie B. Adams
E. S. Lorenzo
Ye the Lord
Mesdames
O. A. Ashworth
Linn Harter
W. A. Deaton
W. M. Owens
Jesse B. Martin
Fred Moser
J. B. Priddy
E. W. Crenshaw
Jno
W. Black
H. N. Cochran
Miss Grace Brown
Grace Thatcher
R. E. Smith
Mattie Hall
E. R. Bryant
R. M. Dansby
E. P. Humbert
Jao
W. E. Neeley
C. E. Jenkins
A. M. Brock
Catholic Church To Be Dedicated In Bryanst
St. Anthony's Italian Catholic church in Bryast, completed at a cost of 60000 dollars, will be dedicated Sunday December 18 1927. Rev Basil Bravi pastor issued invitations for a large attendance and Rt Reverend C E Byrne bishop of Galveston will officiate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Anthony’s
Bryast
Basil Bravi
C. E. Byrne
Galveston
Reduced Holiday Rates Via Mo Pac Lines
Reduced Christmas holiday round trip rates will be authorized via Missouri Pacific Lines to all points in Texas and Louisiana for tickets sold December 16 to 26 and December 21 to January 1. Final limit January 9. Ask Missouri Pacific ticket agent for full particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Pacific
Texas
Louisiana
No Convention City Named by Republicans on Tenth Ballot
The Republican National Committee selected a national convention city this afternoon on the tenth ballot. Kansas City displaced San Francisco for the lead on the last two ballots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Convention City
Associated Press
Washington
Wne
Republican National Committee
Kansas City
San Francisco
Mr and Mrs Chas Alvord Leaving for Santore
The Alvords friends gathered Sunday afternoon to bid them farewell as they prepare to move from College Station to San Antonio. They have contributed to Bryan College Station social and civic life during over two years of residence and friends wish them prosperity in their new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
H. Alvord
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Barwise
Howell
Committee For Good Roads
Woman’s Society Christian Church In Good Meeting
Hammerstine
Roof Garden
New York
Saturday Evening Post
New York Times
House of Representatives
A. S. Ainsworth
Willaim Howard Taft
Supreme Court
Lloyd George
England
Ban Whitlock
Belgium
Milton Fountain
Rosa Ponselle
Metropolitan Grand Opera Company
David Belasco
DeMolay
Vergne Adams
Reed McDonald
Wesley Bentley
Scribe
Hendrix Conway
Ervin McElroy
Masons
Eastern Stars
Rainbow Girls
Friends of the DeMolays
H. FE. Randolph
J D. Martin
Paul Stevens
F. E. Lichte
L. E. Dowd
M. M. Montgomery
C. B. Jones
Winifred M. Carroll
Dr. McIntosh
Mr. and
Mrs. Park
Santone
Babcock Red Cross Sanitary
J. N. Thompson
Brookhaven
Miss
J. L. Whitmire
Genado
United Merchants’ Association
Whitmire
Bryan Lions’ Club
Bethea
A. S. McSwain
MO. Pac. RY
Daily Eagle
Cardus
Selma Meissner
Harrison Ave
Beaumont
Cardui
Mrs
Chas. Alvord
Santore
Star Products Co
Cam Texas
Wren Ssroman & Vick
and Rent Service
Western Public Service Co. Piant
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