Funeral Service For Mother of Woman of Bryan
Mrs. Joe Rascoe died Thursday night at the family home near North Zuleh at age 77 after a lingering illness. Funeral services were held at 4 o clock this afternoon with interment in Iola cemetery alongside other pioneer family members. A host of friends mourn with Mrs. Allen Smith and family, including Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Langford and Mr. and Mrs. Sam Smith from Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Smith
North Zuleh
Joe Rascoe
Bryan
Ivan Langford
Sam Smith
Schulman Case Dismissed on State Motion
The case against Morris Schulman charged with violating Sunday laws in operating a motion picture show was dismissed today on motion by County Attorney A. S. Ware. The case had been filed late Monday and faced trial after a hung jury. Justice J. T. McGee set retrial for this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Schulman
J. T. McGee
A. S. Ware
Justice McGee
Extension Club Holds Last Meeting Before New Year
The Extension Service Club met Thursday for the last time before January. Officers will be elected next month. A $5 gift to the Good Cheer Fund was approved, and cooperation with Brazos county federated clubs was pledged pending the 1921 Fourth District Federation meeting. The holiday party will be January 2 at Director and Mrs. O. S. Martin’s home with club husbands and new staff members as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Extension Service Club
O. S. Martin
Extension Service
A. L. Smith
Good Cheer
Brazos County
Fourth District Federation
Bryan
College
Mesdames
W. I. Darrow
C. Ri. Webster
Darrow
Edna Abbott
Mesdames Darrow and Webster
Kate Adele Hill
Lucy Givens
Mesdames S. C. Hoyle
Dora Barnes
Minnie Fisher Cunningham
S. D. Hughes
G. W. Johnson
G. W. Orms
H. E. Randolph
R. R. Reppert
M. Regenbrecht
Jas. A. Rosborough
C. W. Simmons
T. F E. Wallace
D. L. Weddington
J. E. Stanford
Roy Snyder
John Luker
Mrs. H. F. Balthis
Schulman Case Set For Thursday Morning In Sun Day Law Violation
Morris Schulman faces trial before Justice J. T. McGee Thursday at 10 o'clock for alleged Sunday law violations in operating a movie show last Sunday. He was arrested Monday by Sheriff Reed on a warrant from Justice McGee after a complaint by County Attorney A. S. Ware. Bond set at 200 dollars, signed by Beckwith and Lawrence. Col C. C. Todd and Lamar Bethea act for the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Schulman
J. T. McGee
Schulman
Sheriff Reed
Justice McGee
A. S. Ware
Beckwith
T. K. Lawrence
Col. C. C. Todd
Lamar Bethea
Church of Wrist Secures Minister From Waxahachie
The Church of Christ in Bryan hires A F E Walker from Waxahachie to lead services and evangelize nearby. He previously served Ennis Corsicana and other churches. Meetings will be announced in the daily paper. use of the court room is lent while a new church is built.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Court House
A. F E. Walker
Walker
Waxahachie
Ennis
Corsicana
Bryan
Carnegie Library
20Th Street
Washington Avenue
Parker County Rural Life and Industrial Edition Promotes Local Prosperity
Parker County civic forces business leaders and farmers remain undaunted by depression drought and other handicaps as Weatherford Democrat issues its third annual Rural Life and Industrial edition. The magazine style issue features Parker County products educational articles civic programs and reminders that terracing soil building truck farming and crop diversification are key to local prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker County
Weatherford Democrat
R. K. Phillips
Weatherford
Bryan Man Attends Funeral Of Mother
Bob Francis returned from Goose Creek where he was summoned by the death of his mother Mrs. C. B. Francis. She had been ill for a long time and her death was not unexpected. Others from Bryan attending the funeral Thursday afternoon included Willis Fdge Jim Francis Ben Francis Fred Locke Rufus Batten Clyde Wilson Rob Batten Mr and Mrs Walter Armstrong and Mr and Mrs Roy Ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Bob Francis
Goose Creek
C. B. Francis
Ice Cream Plant Planned by Lilly Creamery in Brazos County
Lilly Creamery Company will erect a modern ice cream plant in Bryan beside Stephan Lee Bottling Co. A 10 year lease is signed. construction starts immediately and the plant should be ready by February 1, 1931, weather permitting. 3 C Webb will supervise, inspecting plants in Austin San Antonio Houston and Beaumont before ordering machinery. The firm aims to create a dairy product market for farmers in Brazos County and may establish cream routes if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb
Brazos County
Lilly Creamery Company
Stolen Cigars and Cigarettes Recovered Near Pound Pen
Deputy Lon Baker and Constable Horace Reed found several score packages of cigars and cigarettes from brands like Old Gold Chesterfield Camel and Picayune plus about fifty cigars and a cake in two burlap bags near the old pound pen. Police think the loot came from local shop thefts and will search for the owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camel
Picayune
Old Pound Pen
Lon Baker
Horace Reed
Folks and Visitors Bring Holiday News to Bryan
Mrs. Lee J. Rountree and Miss Elsbeth Wipprecht visited Father J. B. Gleissner in Cameron hospital where he remains cheerful but sidelined for months. Roscoe V. Cole returns to Beeville for Christmas with family. A State University student reports Christmas break begins December 20 and Bryan friends will visit through January 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee J. Rountree
Elsbeth Wipprecht
Cameron
Father J. B. Gleissner
Cameron Hospital
Texas
Father Gleissner
Roscoe V. Cole
Beeville
Alice Cole
Marie Elizabeth Webb
State University
Austin
Bryan
T. A. Free
Brazos County
U. S. Navy
S. S
G. A. Free
R. & Younfg
Ernest Turner
Mary
Grace Turner
Milano
Sam Farmer
Dan Henderson
City
Hearne
A. R. Harris
Martha Harris
Houston
Union Hill
W. S. Mial
Brazos River
Burleson County
Entries Sought In Etex Better Pasture Contest
East Texas faces an expanded effort to recruit contestants and demonstrators for the three year Permanent Pasture Demonstrations contest. A. and M. Extension Service leaders and local agriculture figures will hold up to ten meetings in multiple counties from December through January to promote a carpet of clover for East Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longview
East Texas
Roger Davis
Fast Texas Chamber of Commerce
A. and
M. College
George E. Adams
Extension Service
Upshur
Harrison and
Gregg
Henderson
van Zandt
Kaufman
Titus and Morris
Cass
Marion
Camp
Hunt
Rains
Delta
Fannin
Lamer
Red River
Bowie
Hopkins and
Franklin
Wood
Smith
Friendship Bible Class Elects New Officers
The Friendship Bible Class of the First Baptist Sunday School has elected officers for the coming year beginning January 1930. Officers include Mrs. Emory Smith president, Mrs. Geo W Ross first vice president, Mrs. Griff Cloud second vice president, Mrs. Chas E Griesser third vice president, Mrs. W L Goodlow secretary, Mrs. Roy W Nunn treasurer, and Mrs. Albert Buchanan teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Bible Class
First Baptist Sunday School
Emory Smith
Geo. W. Ross
Griff Cloud
Chas. E. Griesser
W. L. Goodlow
Roy W. Nunn
Albert Buchanan
Mexican Stabbed Fatally in Allen Farm Fight
Sheriff J. H. Reed and Constable Horace Reed hunted a Mexican suspect after a fatal stabbing at Allen Farm Sunday night. Authorities had few details beyond one man killing another then fleeing. Descriptions were sent to nearby city police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Reed
Horace Reed
Allen Farm
Gleissner Sends Greetings From Cameron Hospital
Rev J B Gleissner pastor of St Josephs Catholic church is in a Cameron hospital for hand treatment and sends greetings to Bryan friends. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Jno Stasney Victoria Stasney Pete Vitopil Frank Vitopil Frances Mary Frank Joe John Zemanek Jnie Vitopil Henry Wehrman from Bryan along with O G Hudson Hearne Mrs J K P Hanna Calvert Jake Fitch Burleson county and J E Bring of Galveston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Gleissner
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Cameron Hospital
Bryan
Cameron
Jno. Stasney
Victoria Stasney
Pete Vitopil
Frank Vitopil
Frances
Mary
Frank
Joe
John Zemanek
Johnnie Vitopil
Henry Wehrman
O. G. Hudson
Hearne
J. K. P. Hanna
Calvert
Jake Fitch
Burleson County
J. E. Bring
Galveston
Population totals from 1930 census for Brazos County
The United States census bureau reports Brazos County population at 24 010. Earlier figures placed Bryan at 7 814, but no final revision for Bryan has been reported locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan and Brazos County
Pastor Hyde to Lead First Christian Bryan Church
Rev. Arthur A. Hyde accepted a call to the First Christian church of Bryan and will begin pastoral duties Sunday. He has six years of oral ministry experience and two years with the Christian Missionary Society of Texas. Hyde earned a BA at Johnson Bible College and MA and BD degrees from Philips University, plus two years as student director of athletics. He served as a non commissioned officer in the U S Army and was honorably discharged from Camp Lee VA after World War I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. R. Beauchamp
Atlee Cole
East 24Th Street
Irving R. Buchanan
Perryton
Bryan
John PD. Conlee
George Young
Edna
Marion
Goose Creek
Cross
Grimes County
Tyler Haswell
Ava Haswell
Hollywood
Calif
West 24Th Street
Haswell
California
Robert W. Stiles
London
England
Paul Martin
Hollimen
H. Slabotsky
Southern Pacific Lines
Southern Pacific
Mr. Hollimen
Fred W. Botts
Mergenthaler Linotype Company
New Orleans
Rockdale
Todd R. White
Brownwood
Frances
Todd
A. and
M. College
Bryan and College Traction Company
White
Edith Lloyd
Humble Oil Company
LasSalle Hotel
Arthur A. Hyde
First Christian Church of
Christian Missionary Society of Texas
Temple
Rev. Hyde
Johnson Bible College
Philips ‘University
U. S. Army
Camp Lee
Weather review: heavy rainfall and cool temps last week
Heavy rainfall and low temperatures dominated last week with a low of 40 and high of 66 degrees. Total rainfall reached 2.07 inches. Temperatures were recorded across the period.
Rules for Keeping Healthy in Ancient Japanese Advice
A historical list promotes health through outdoor activity and simple living. It urges ventilating rooms, wearing loose clothes, outdoor work and sleep, moderate meals, varied foods, slow eating, ample water, daily elimination, good posture, avoid toxins, dental hygiene, balanced work and rest, deep breathing, and maintaining serenity. The guidance centers on preventing illness and doctor visits by proactive daily habits.
Home Destroyed By Fire Caught From Oil Stove
The home of F. T. Hawkins on the Smetana road was totally destroyed by fire about 5 30 this morning. Firemen found flames bursting through doors and windows and the roof with no water available. about 2,500 feet of hose would have been needed to save the structure. Hawkins was alone in the house and started an oil burner under a water heater before returning to sleep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. T. Hawkins
Smetana Road
Clean cotton rags wanted at The Eagle Office
The Eagle Office seeks clean cotton rags free of buttons for reuse. Rags should be in good condition and delivered to the office for collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Office
Texas estimates cotton crop at 4.1 million bales
Washington December 11 department of agriculture estimates this year’s cotton crop at 14,243,000 bales based on December 1 conditions, down from 14,438,000 last month and below last year’s 14,528,000. Yield per acre is 150.8 pounds, 4.2 pounds under last year. Texas crop set at 4,100,000 bales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Texas
Cotton crop ginned to December first totals rise in Texas
Census Bureau reports this year's cotton ginned before December 1 reached 12,834,970 bales, down from 12,853,166 last year. Texas accounted for 3,686,288 bales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Census Bureau Today
Texas
A and M Specialists Visit Grimes County
In Grimes County on December 8 the Women’s Home Demonstration Club hosted a visit by A and M College specialist Lola Sides. She spoke on the needs of a 4 H pantry and led members through budgeting for a five person family using pantry basics.
Tractor Farming Shown by Movies At A M College
Movie talks feature Caterpillar track type tractors used in agriculture road construction and industry. The Agricultural Engineering Department at A and M College invites the public to a free 6 45 p m showing at Assembly Hall on December 11 with reels on combines reducing costs corn at 21 bushel orchard use track versatility and road work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. College
Agricultural Engineering Department
A. and
Caterpillar Traction Company
C. T. Guthery
Marion
Ohio
Mr. Guthery
Negro Orphanage Praises Contributors and Community
Rev. FE M Griggs superintendent of the Bryan Orphanage for colored children asks the Eagle to thank citizens for generous clothing provisions and other supplies. He extends appreciation for past favors and gratitude for future contributions to provide seasonal pleasures for the inmates at Christmas time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. M. Griggs
Bryan
Griggs
Negro Hijacked Near College Avenue Baptist Church
Onie Turner, a janitor at Howell apartments, was robbed of 10 dollars near College Avenue Baptist Church Saturday night. He alleged the attackers were white. Arthur Wieser and Thomas Bates, claiming Houston origin, were arrested in connection with the holdup but released on 200 dollars bail after Turner said they were not the robbers. They were reported to have wrecked an automobile while driving toward Bryan from Hearne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onie Turner
Howell Apartments
College Avenue Baptist Church
Turner
Arthur Wieser
Thomas Bates
Houston
J. H. Reed
Bryan
Hearne
Brazos Couples File Intent To Marry
Ira Williams and Edna Caldwell and Willie D. Lewis and Lurine Tennard, both Brazos men, filed notice of intention to marry Tuesday with County Clerk Jess B. McGee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Williams
Edna Caldwell
Willie D. Lewis
Lurine Tennard
Brazos
Jess B. McGee
Southern Negro Study Topic at Bryan Reading Club
The Bryan Reading Club met Tuesday to study the Southern Negro under Mrs. Hiram Downard. Mrs. Milton Lee portrayed plantation life, Mrs. A. S. Ware discussed Famous Negroes led by Booker T. Washington, and Mrs. J. P. Dobyns read Speak up, ’Spress Yo’ Set by Paul Lawrence Dunbar. Phonograph numbers of spirituals by Tuskegee Institute complemented the program as Walter E. Taylor’s A Knight of the Dixie Wilds was reviewed. Mrs. Coulter Smith hosted the event, praised as one of the year’s best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Reading Club
Hiram Downard
Milton Lee
A. S. Ware
Booker T. Washington
J. P. Do‘byne
Paul Lawrence Dunbar
H. P. Smith
Tuskegee Institute
Dixie Wilds
Walter E. Taylor
J. M. Jones
South
Coulter Smith
Reading Club
Clark Approved For Ambassador To Mexico City
The senate foreign relations committee approved the nomination of J Reuben Clark as ambassador to Mexico City and an early confirmation by the full senate will be sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
J. Reuben Clark
Mexico
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
Iola Man 18 Honored at Mason's Meeting
At the close of the annual session of the Grand Lodge A. F. and A. M. in Waco the Iola man W. E. Barron was named to serve as deputy land master for Blue Lodges in Grimes and Madison counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iola Man
Grand Lodge
A. F
A. M
Waco
W. E. Barron
Iola
Blue Lodges
Io Rages
Grimes
Madison Counties
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Church of Wrist Secures
Ice Company
Etex
Orhes
Negro Orphanage
Clark
Mexico City
The
Dallas Morning News
United States
Dallas News
Dallas Morning News Supreme
Dallas, Texas
P.O
R. F. D. Or Street
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Louisiana
New Mexico
Eagle
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