Funeral Services Held For Miss Callie Tooke
Miss Caroline Tooke died December 6 1926 in Bryan Texas aged 75 after a long illness. Her life of service endears her to five sisters and a large circle of friends. The funeral at 3 30 pm at the First Methodist church was conducted by Rev H H McCain with burial in Bryan City Cemetery. Pallbearers listed. honorary attendees named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Tooke
A. M. Rhodes
Callie Tooke
Columbus
Texas
Bryan
Kate
Herndon
Houston
Bettie Kindred
Haywood Stockton
Emma Nolen
Louie
H. H. McCain
First Methodist Church
Bryan City
W. S. Howell
Chas. W. Wetter
F. L. Henderson
W. 8. Higgs
Wilson Bradley
A. Benbow
John M. Lawrence
Robert Armstrong
H. O. Boatwright
FE. J. Fountain
W. F Cole
E. W. Crenshaw
J. H. Webb
W. E. Saunders
J. B. Stevenson
H. A. Saunders
Lily Myers Bible Class Social Meeting at Mrs Vick Home
Lily Myers Bible Class of the First Baptist church met Friday evening at 7:30 with Mrs. Clarence Vick and Mrs. Roy Vick as joint hostesses. Mrs. P. S. Park presided, finances sound, New Year watch party planned, radio broadcast impromptu program, and a later telegram from across the United States praised the contributors. Refreshments served to twenty members including Mrs. Fountain Ellis Hendrix Conway Lockerd Park Locke Page McSwain Rice Wimberly and Miss Berryman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Vick
College Avenue
Lily Myres
First Baptist Church
R. R. Ellis
United States
Mesdames
W. C. Fountain
Hendrix Conway
N. F. Lockerd
Park
Henry Locke
James Page
A.S. McSwain
Florence Rice
Will Wimberly
Roy Vick
Nannie Berryman
Cotton Weighed In Bryan 21 792 Bales
Cotton wagon receipts weighed in Bryan warehouses up to close of business Saturday night total 21 792 bales. Farmers Union 11 150 and 8 270 bales listed amid the tally from local warehouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Farmers Union
Bae
Harris Well At Stone City Shows Promising Progress
The Stone City oil well under C. A. Harris is reported making a splendid showing at about 360 feet deep. Local interests express hope for further success as drilling continues and progress is described as excellent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris
Stone City
C. A. Harris
Free 200 More Coops Ordered for Poultry Show
Brazos County Poultry Association orders 200 additional coops from Calvert Poultry Association to handle the rush of entries for Thursday's Poultry Show. Exhibitors may enter all day Thursday and until 8 p.m. Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County Poultry Association
Calvert Poultry Association
Friendship Bible Class Elects New Officers for Year
The Friendship Bible Class of the First Baptist Sunday School held its December business meeting on Monday at 7 30 pm electing new officers. Elected were Mrs. E H Gibbons president Velma Graham first vice president Henry Rhodes second vice president J P Buck third vice president Allie Locke secretary Eva Stewart treasurer Albert Buchanan has taught the class since 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Bible
First Baptist Sunday School
Buckner Orphan Home
Albert Buchanan
E. H. Gibbons
Velma Graham
Henry Rhodes
J. P. Buck
Allie Locke
Eva Stewart
Ex-Students Plan Joint Banquet With A. & M. Exes
Ex-students of CIA met at Mrs. J. M. Jones home to discuss a Christmas holiday banquet with Texas A and M exes at Aggieland Inn. New officers named include Vera Foreman Finley president Lucy Harrison vice president Lois Gilstrap secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Jones
Aggieland Inn
Vera Foreman Finley
Lucy Harrison
Lois Gilstrap
C. S A. Exes
Isabel Vaughn Lenert
College Park
Goose Hangs High Little Theater Christmas Show at Palace
The Bryan Little Theatre plans The Goose Hangs High a modern play about college students home for holidays. Directed by Mrs. Paul Stevens the production features Bernard Ingals Gus Cox Eunice Ingals Julia Southard Noel Derby Tom Suber Leo Day and other cast members and is set for Tuesday December 14 at the Palace Theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Little Theatre
Palace Theatre
Paul Stevens
Bernard Ingals
Gus Cox
Eunice Ingals
Julia Southard
Noel Derby
Tom Suber
Leo Day
Jack Murphy
Rhoda
Maid
Gussie Ballerstedt
Julia Murdock
Katherine Hutton
Lois Ingals
Dorothy Doane
Bradley Ingals
Erwin Conway
Dagmar Carroll
Louise Weddington
Elliott Kimberly
Raymond Withers
Brazos County Man Given Citizenship By Governor Ma
Governor Miriam A Ferguson granted one full pardon and eight citizenship restorations on Monday. Jim Porter of Victoria county, convicted of criminal assault in 1918 with a 5 to 25 year sentence, received the full pardon. Restorations covered Melvin Adkins, A Henszell, Claude Hallmark, Columbus Shaddix, Oz Redman, Oscar Ross, George Booker, and Willie Coleman, with offenses ranging from theft of automobile to liquor violations and burglaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Pleasants
Galveston Court of Civil Appeals
Melvin Adkins
Taylor County
A. Henszell
Polk County
Claude Hallmark
Coke County
Columbus Shaddix
Cass County
Oz Redman
Shelby County
Oscar Ross
Harrison County
George Booker
Brazos County
Willie Coleman
Lubbock County
First Christian Church Forms Splendid Endeavor Society
The Christian Endeavor Society of the First Christian church of Bryan reorganized after moving to a new home and elected officers: James Ray president Miss Lyndall Henry vice president Oliver Owens secretary J M Roach treasurer Miss Helen Dowling pianist Mrs L Guy Ament program committee chairman Mrs James Ray Jr entertainment committee chairman They will meet Sundays at 3 PM at the First Christian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Society
First Christian Church of
Bryan
James Ray
Lyndall Henry
Oliver Owens
J. M. ,Roach
Helen Dowling
L. Guy Ament
James Ray, Jr
C. E. Society
First Christian Church
Carroll Beal Wed. Miss Lizzie Beal Wed to Herman Carroll
Miss Lizzie Beal daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Beal of Prospect wed Sunday afternoon at 2 o clock to Herman Carroll son of Mr and Mrs Ab Carroll of Pasadena Superintendent D J McDonald officiated The ceremony was at the home of Supt D J McDonald Afterward the couple visited the bride parents home then left by auto with Mr and Mrs Ab Carroll for Pasadena The Eagle extends congratulations to the newlyweds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ab Carroll
Pasadena
Bryan and
Brazos County
Oil well near Brenham shows light oil at Mill Creek field
The Fitzsimmons-Konieczny well ten miles from Brenham yields light oil and is considered the best at Mill Creek. Tanks have been erected to store the oil, with a 50 000 barrel capacity tank to be built immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brenham
Fitzsimmons-Konieczny
Mill Creek
Week of Warm Weather Features Highs
Official weather report details the past week with high temperatures and statistics. Data include daily highs, notable warm trends, and comparisons to seasonal norms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Official Weather Report
Rainfall in Bryan Tops One Inch After Overnight Rain
Rain began last night in Bryan and continued through noon today. The Eagle Printing Co. gauge recorded 1.03 inches. Reports from the local telephone company show rainfall generally across Brazos County, reaching Hearne to the north and Navasota to the south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Eagle Printing Co
Brazos County
Hearne
Navasota
Washington Boy Is Outstanding U.S. Club Leader
Kenneth Kinshaw of Goldendale Washington is named the most outstanding leader among 600000 farm boys and girls club members and awarded the Moses leadership trophy for this year John Visny Bethel Conn won second Arlington Eddy Wessington Springs S D placed third
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Kenneth Kinshaw
Goldendale
Moses
John Visny
Bethel
Good Cheer Association to Meet December 13 for Plans
The executive board of the Bry and Brazos County Good Cheer Association calls Bryan and Brazos County citizens to attend a 4 30 p m meeting Monday in the Chamber of Commerce rooms to finalize plans for the association’s annual work. The note urges broad participation to aid welfare needs of the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Cheer
Bryand and
Federation Day Observed By Bryan Women At Library
Bryan Woman's Club marked Federation Day with an open meeting at Carnegie Library auditorium. Visitors were greeted by Mrs. R. S. Webb and a reception line including club and PTA leaders. The 3:30 program featured Mrs. Webb’s welcome and readings by Mrs. J. N. Goodwin, with each segment praised as pleasant and profitable. the gathering adjourned at 5 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan and
College
Carnegie Library Auditorium
Bryan Woman's Club
R. S. Webb
Woman's Club
Cotton Essay Rules For $100 Prize In Brazos County
The Bryan Weekly Eagle will publish full rules and progress of the Cotton Co operative Marketing Essay Contest for Brazos County students. Initiated by the Brages County Farm Bureau Cotton Association, it offers $100 in cash prizes to county grade and high school children. The contest opens to all white students in the county and plans are under way with inquiries and strong support from many sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Brages County
Ben F Love Dies at Hammond Texas 1926
Obituary notices the death of Ben F. Love on Friday December 3 1926 at 5 p m at the home of his son James Love in Hammond Texas. He aged 78 and was one of four children of a prominent pioneer Texas family. Survived by brothers and sisters Pat Love Franklin Fort Worth Mrs F R Collard Mrs W S Stuart Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhan
Ben F. Love
James Love
Hammond
Texas
W. S. Stuart
Bryan
Pat Love
Franklin
F. R. Collard
Fort Worth
Old
Jubilee Masses mark St Joseph parish 50th anniversary
Golden Jubilee events at St Joseph parish wrap with 6 am masses 65 confirmands 11:20 sermons in four languages. Bishop Byrne presides with multiple clergy. 9:30 a Polish German Italian services precede a church blessing at the school. Memorial services for deceased parishioners held Thursday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph’s
C. E. Byrne
N. Domanski
R. R. Scherz
Bohemian
Joseph Pelnar
West
Bryan
Syzmanski
Bremond
D. D
Galveston
B. Lee
St. Mary’s Cathedral
J. S. Murphy
St. Patrick’s Church
Jos. Pelmar
C. Precker
Tours
Christ Child Pageant at A and M College Christmas Eve
A and M College to present The Christ Child sacred pantomime on Christmas Eve. Three choirs will perform carols while a Biblical play features angels Mary Joseph and others with a star. After the pageant, a Christmas party at the Y M C A with Santa Claus and a tree. Mrs McIntosh and professors oversee rehearsals and committees plan program finances decorations and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
A. & M. College
Mary
Elizabeth
Joseph
Mae Men
D. C. MclIntosh
R. J. Dunn
Edward Williams
Professor Spriggs
Assembly Hall
Santa Claus
Dan Scoates
O. W. Burchard
Duncan
Love Family Burial Plans After Fairfield Funeral
Fairfield Texas era death notice states Fairfield cemetery burial for Fairfield resident and parents. Survived by three sons James Love Hammond Ben Love Jr Franklin A C Love State Highway Engineer Austin. Funeral Sunday at 3 30 PM Calvert Texas interment Calvert cemetery. Mrs W S Stuart and Bryan friends will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Freestone” County
Texas
Depesed
James Love
Hammond
Ben Love
Franklin
A. C. Love
Austin
Calvert
Calvert Cemetery
W. S. Stuart
Bryan
Methodist Women Show Good Work at Year Ending Meeting
Mrs. W H Cole presided over the Woman's Missionary Society closing meeting at First Methodist Church. Dr H H McCain led devotions on Christian Service as reports from officers showed growth in membership and achievements. New group divisions list 4 groups with numerous members across groups 1 to 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.H. Cole
Woman's Missionary Society
The
First Methodist Church
H. H. McCain
A. K. Brown
E. W. Crenshaw
T. A. Adams
Nat Allen
J. E. Covey
Dave Munday
J. N. Dulaney
E. J. Jenkins
W. M. Owens
H. N. Cochran
R. E. Smith
Nell Cole
J. N. Goodwin
Federation of Church Societies
Cole
Brazos County Poultry Show Set With Auction Sale
Will M. Jones presided at Brazos County Poultry Association meeting as plans for a three day show were laid. Weather favorable could make it the county's largest event yet with a Saturday auction sale led by F. W. Kazmeier of Bryan Hatchery and attended by C. White Scarred Rocks and Rhode Island Reds from Texas A and M. The display aims to boost breeding stock and market eggs while offering a guessing contest and educational charts for raisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will M. Jones
Brazos County Poultry Association
F. W. Kazmeier
Bryan Hatchery
Eberstadt
Bryan Chamber of Commerce
Rhode Island
A. &Vilege
Texas
Brazos County
Bryan DeMolays Install New Officers in Bryan
Bryan DeMolays met at the Masonic Temple in Bryan for officer installation led by Richard Grant with Robert Wilcox as marshal. New officers include Joe Lloyd master councilor Bates Griffith senior councilor Albert Hanneman junior councilor and others. An advisory board of visiting Masons participated as plans for a degree team visit from Waco or another Texas city were announced. The group will meet weekly at the temple for continued activities and growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Masonic Temple
Richard Grant
Robert Wilcox
Joe Lloyd
Bates Griffith
Albert Hanneman
Stuart Cole
George Martin, Jr
Vergne Adams
Rh. E. Dansby
David Bunting
Charles Edge
Harry Dishman
James Pipkin
Wallace Locke
Hendrix Conway, Jr
Horace Dansby, Jr
Edwin Jancik
D. Dlenback
B. V. Howell
Lynn Griffin
Waco
Texas
Sixtieth Anniversary of Rev and Mrs McClung reported
The Jacksonville Daily Progress notes the sixtieth wedding anniversary of Rev. and Mrs. S. R. McClung of Jacksonville on November 29. Former Brazos county residents, they received visits and gifts from family including daughters Mrs. J. G. Minert Bryan and Mrs. James Wilson of Normangee and Mrs. A. G. Gober of Jacksonville, with sons C. R. and L. S. McClung present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
C. R
L. S. McClung
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lily Myers Bible Class
Friendship Bible Class
C.I.A
A. & M. Exes
Christian Church
Seue
U.S
W. B. Cline
C. A. Lewis
R. M. Dansby
M. BR. Bentley
T. C. Nunn
W. W. Solomon
J. N. Cole
J. H. Beard
M. L. Hayes
Bessie Lawrence
Pearl Martindale
W. G. Alsebrook
L. A. Koenig
R. W. Down
G. W. Emory
J. D. Martin
E. R. Williams
D. Pierce
W. F. Gibbs
J. R. Edwards
Knox Williams
White
C. Shelburne
H. E. Randolph
L. E. Dowd
M. M. Montgomery
Capt. Geo. Griner
F. E. Lichte
George Long
J. R. Wright
Brazos
Lawrence
the Lawrence
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