Bryan Trades Day Gains Support and Participation
The first Bryan Trades Day drew a good crowd on November 26 and a second event is planned for December 17. Merchants emphasize genuine discounts on seasonal goods, not clearance of stale stock, and expect continued growth as more businesses join. Local sponsors print extra notices to promote the event, aiming to build a lasting, monthly sales drive for the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Uryen
Aryan
Faele Printing Company
Weekly
Eagle
Marsverment
Peonte
Tax plan proposes lower auto tax and higher gas tax
December 12 report from the Attanas highway and motor taxation conference shows committee proposals to cut automobile tax from about 16 to 6 dollars per car and raise the gasoline tax to two cents a gallon from one cent. A resolution praising the woman governor elect for convening the meeting was adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tdattas
Ma” Ferguson
Mrs Furenin Beard Funeral in Bryan Texas
After a long illness Mrs Furenin Drew Beard of Fayetteville dies in Bryan on December 11. Survived by husband John A Beard four daughters and five sons. Funeral held at Horace Board home with Rev H M McCain and McCallie Gordon Co. in charge. Interment in Bryan City Cemetery. Bearers and mourners listed.
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Furenin
Drew Beard
Beard
Bryan
Tim
Iahyn A. Peard
Sam PR
Tyler
John Soho
Kurten
Manue Jones
Faden
FT. McKinney
Merlin
John W
FT Beard
Kurten Travier
Peard
Paes
Eva T OW Renard
Bryon
Alten
FB Cortar
Ollshoma City
Heath
Municipal Christmas Committees Named In City
Mrs Peb Harrison is chairman of the committee to prepare bags for the municipal Christmas tree sponsored by the Good Cheer Association. Assistants include Kathleen Sims Juliette Castles Nobie Webb Martha Rivers Allen Lila Wickes Nancy Moore Myrtle Dillard Franchelle Roberts Texas Orms Frances Morrison Dorothy Ettle Esther McCulloch Toraine Cox and Mildred Salley. Helpers to call at her home Monday or Tuesday afternoon for materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peb Harrison
Good Cheer Association
Chhosen
Kathleen Sims
Juliette Castles
Nobie Webb
Martha Rivers Allen
Lila Wickes
Nancy Moore
Myrtle Dillard
Franchelle Roberts
Texas Orms
Frances Morrison
Dorothy Ettle
Esther McCulloch
Toraine Cox
Mildred Salley
Missionary Society Meeting at College College
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist church at College met Monday afternoon at 3 30 o'clock with Mrs George P Great Mrs Jennie Yates led the Voice program and was assisted by Mrs Jesse R Thompson who gave a talk on Mrs F F Stephens president of the council visit to Brazil. Others assisting were Mrs W A Stone Mrs Wayne Frederick and Mrs M r Weehes who talked on The Industrial Mother. Present were Machames A J Schattenberg M C Hnehes W A Stone Wayne Frederik C O Watkins J R Thompson FP Humbert B F Harrison TR McKee R W Ivy G P Grout Tennie Yates and Miss Geradine Grout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church At
College
George P. Great
Jennie Yates
Voice
Proglem
Jesse R Thompson
F. F. Stephens
Brazil
W. A. Stone
Wayne Frederick
Mr. Weehes
Counties Held Silent on Election Returns Across State
Braggs County and twenty other counties have not sent in general election returns. Secretary of State Jeff Strickland urges immediate reporting as the State Canvassing Board plans to meet next Monday. Missing counties include Brazoria Brazos Colorado Crane Crockett El Paso Fayette Garza Gray Kimble Morris Palmer Presidio Refugio Shackelford Starr Titus Van Zandt Wise Yoakum.
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Palmer
Presidio
Refugio
Shackelford
Starr
Titus
van Zandt
Wise
Yoakum
Crane
Cemetery Directors Hold Meet On Tuesday
Directors of the Bryan Cemetery Association met in regular session Tuesday at 10 oclock in City National Bank. President George A. Adams led the meeting and secretary pro tem Mrs. Albert Buchanan was appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Cemetery Association
City National Bank
George A. Adams
Dana Carnes
Albert Buchanan
Mary P. Carr
Edgar Covey
Fred L. Cavitt
R. S. Webb
John E. Astin
J. E. Covey
Cemetery Association
Irectorate
Children Struck by Automobile in City Incident
Report says two children were hit by a car. wheels damaged but youngsters escaped with injuries described as minor. Police at the scene urged caution and noted no serious harm beyond bruises.
Children Knocked From Bicycles In Alley Collision
Elaine and R C Conlee Jr suffered bad bruises after an automobile struck their bicycles in the alley behind the Masonic building. Spectators noted the children rode there against parental ban due to heavy traffic on Mein Street. The driver admitted fault and promised to make proper reparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosser
Elaine
R. C. Conlee, Jr
R. C. Conlee
Masonic Building
Mein Street
Millican Club Woman Profits From Poultry Raising
Millican community leader Mrs. A J Edwards, president of the Millican Community Club, reports selling 522 pounds of turkeys at 22 cents a pound, totaling 121 44, with little trouble. She encourages others on farms to diversify income through poultry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Edwards
Millican
Cotton Ginned in Brazos County Through Dec 1 1924
The Census Bureau reports 19,178 bales ginned in Brazos County for the 1924 crop through December 1, compared with 26,558 bales ginned by December 1, 1923. The data were compiled for Joe F Howard, Brazos County statistician.
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Brazos County
Department of Ammerce
Bureau of Census
Washington, D. C
Joe F. Howard
Bazaar raises 700 for St. Joseph’s Altar Society
The Altar Society of St Joseph’s Church raised 700 at a bazaar dinner cake and candy sale held in Knights of Columbus Hall over two days. Funds will support church work per Rev. J. B. Gleissner.
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Altar Society OF ST. .Joseph's
Altar Society
St. Joseph's Church
Knigits of Columbus Hall
J. B. Gleissner
Edge B Y P U Plans Sacred Christmas Program
Edge Texas December 11 The Edge B Y P U voted to stage a sacred Christmas program featuring a Bible tableaux and carols. Wm Hill chairs a committee including B F Moore L F Mangis Velma Moore Mata Thompson John Thompson and Wm Henry for the crib scene with wise men shepherds and angels on Sunday night December 28.
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Bryan Dally Eagle
EDGE
Edge B. Y. P. U
Wm. Hill
B. F. Moore
L. F. Mangis
Velma Moore
Mata Thompson
John Thompson
Wm. Henry
Miss Mary Peyton of Benchley Dead at 46
Miss Mary Peyton of Benchley aged 46 years 3 months 9 days died at home December 4 at 12 39 PM after years of illness. She was a Thompson Creek church member. Survived by brothers Will John Tom and sister Miss Lee Peyton all of Benchley. Funeral at Peyton cemetery conducted by Rev J W Rawls December 5 at 4 PM.
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Mary Peyton
Benchley
Peyton
Thompson Creek
Will
John
Tom
Lee Peyton
Peyton Cemetery
J. W. Rawls
Willis Couple Welcome by Marlin Citizens
Mr and Mrs R C Franks and Robert Kellner visited Rev and Mrs H C Willis in Marlin Sunday afternoon. The Willises are happy with Marlin and report a warm welcome from local citizens and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Franks
Robert Kellner
Marlin
H. C. Willis
Reception for new Methodist pastor Rev H H McCain at First Church
A reception honoring incoming pastor Rev H H McCain from Conroe was held at First Methodist Church with the Woman's Missionary Society coordinating decorations, invitations, program, and refreshments. The event featured student musicians from Allen Academy, solos by Miss Marjorie Short and Mrs Jno Black, and greetings by church leaders including Mrs H N Cochran.
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Woman’s Missionary Society of the
First Methodist Church
H. H. McCain
Conroe
H. C. Willis
Marlin
Woman's Missionary Society
H. N. Cochran
John Seeley Coldwell
Will Gibbs
Lamar Jones
W. M. Owens
J. B. Priddy
F. J. Jenkins
R. M. Dansby
H. H. Prager
B. T. Poole
H. N
John Christinson
Allen Academy
Anton Ernst
Jno. W. Black
Cadet Dies After Falling From Texas A and M Water Tower
John F. Kubala a fifth year electrical engineering cadet at Texas A and M College was found dead at the foot of a 130 foot water tower behind the main building. Authorities said he climbed the tower last night to adjust wireless radials and died from the fall. Kubala a captain in the cadet corps and adjutant in the signal corps was last seen about 11 pm. his body was discovered around 7:30 am as students passed from the mess hall to their dormitory. The flag flies at half staff as parents arrange to claim the body for burial expected around noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Kubala
Granger
Cadet Corps
Signal Corps
Fount
Daily Eagle
College Station
A. and
M. College of Texas
C. C. Todd
Kubala
A. G. Pfaff
Gainesville
Signal Corns
Mrs Callie Cunzalo Dies At 76 In Brazos County
Mrs. Callie Cunzalo aged 76 died Wednesday at 11 50 a m at the family home 11 miles west of Bryan. A native of Italy she had lived in Brazos county 73 years. Funeral services Thursday at 10 from St Anthony's church with burial in Catholic cemetery. Survived by son Frank and two daughters Dora Angona and A Courte all of Bryan. Pallbearers named.
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Callie Cunzalo
Bryan
Cunzalo
Italy
Brazos County
St. Anthony’s Church
J. B. Gleissner
P. Litwora
McCulloch-Gordon Co
Frank Cunzalo
Dora Angona
A. Courte
Ross Borano
Luke Collette
Tony Cortemeglia
Farmy DeLuke
Frank Salavato
Marion Marabello
Masonic building fire in Bryan praised for quick work
A blaze in the Masonic building threatened Bryan's business district as a north wind blew. Firemen and volunteers saved the three story structure, with an estimated loss around 15000 and water damage city wide. The building housed Masonic bodies and shops on the lower floor, with insurance covering part of the loss.
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Bryan
Masonic
Carnegie Library
Blue Lodge
the Commandery
George A. Adams _ Insurance Agency
J. W. Payne Optical Shop
Payne Shop
Adams
Commandery and DeMolay
Eastern Star
Rainbow Girls
Hill Wilson
Mrs Morehead Resigns as Brazos County Sheriff
Jess Conlee, elected sheriff, was sworn in at 5 p.m. Friday in Braz il county by County Judge H O Ferguson. Mrs L E Morehead resigned to end her term after serving since her husband’s death, with Conlee set to take office on January 1 1925.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Conlee
Brazil County
H. O. Ferguson
Board of County Commissioners
L. E. Morehead
Conlee
Fire Report Indicates Blazing Ignition From Wiring
J. D. Martin of the Masonic order notes no recent fire in upper rooms. The blaze appeared to start between the third story ceiling and the roof, likely from electric wiring, and was already severe when first observed. The alarm was raised from the fire station just before 10 o'clock.
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J. D. Martin
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PPC
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Fdge 'S
Rurien Torbay
Braggs County
Edgar A. Peters
Harvey
Millican Community Club
Woman Makes
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Avis Cummings
Barney C. Lowry
Mert
Mart
Evelyn Henson
Ennis
Texas
Lohengrin
Ruth Knox
Edna Earl Cummings
Tom Gilmore
Wm. N. Shell
First Presbyterian Church
Navasota
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Cuba
C. M. Cummings
W. L. Lowry
Lowry
I-G. N. Railroad
Bryan Fire Department
Ferguson
Mrs. Morehead
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