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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1930

Page

9

Kris Kring Hosts Church Social for Bryan Girls

Kris Kring presided at a church social in a Bryan campus hall with junior students from M. College forming a seven unit social group. Guests included many young ladies and local chaperones and a first appearance by Santa Claus. The program featured stunts a sketch by Rev. and Mrs. Thomson and a guessing contest as well as refreshments.

M. College Colfethodist Bryan Mesdames S. D. Snyder AcKenzie Eugene Geyermesers Santa Clause Rening Rev Mrs. Thomson

Chickens in Ribbons at East Texas Show Honors Go to Golden Rule Farm

J Boriskie of Golden Poultry Farm received a letter from Dr. E managing the Fast ake show congratulating him and noting winnings. Golden Rule Farm entered three birds with first and third placements in Rocks and Leghorns, and top honors for Island Reds. The farm earned a shoving cup for the champion cockerel and a $12.50 prize from C M Evans for the best male bird, with prior wins repeating from last year.

J. Boriskie Golden Poultry Farm Dr. E Golden Rule Farm Arved Rocks C. M. Evans Texas Pacific Railroad

First Aid Station Fund Approved by Brazos County Court

Brazos County commissioners approve a 260 appropriation to match city funds for establishing a first aid station in the city. J W Black is tasked with arranging equipment purchases and the station will operate in rooms adapted for the purpose with Dr Black in charge and keys issued to physicians for emergencies. The aim is to provide prompt care for accident injuries and those unable to obtain hospital treatment, not to function as a hospital.

Brazos Commissioners Court City Mission Tng J. W. Black City Health Or Black Se

Tabor area farmers sign up for tomato and potato acreage

About 200 people attended a barbecue and meeting in Tabor to enroll in acreage for tomatoes and potatoes for the coming market. J. B. Priddy reports tomato acreage above 90 and more than 70 acres pledged for potatoes with several additional pledges underway. He urges interested farmers to visit the compress for guidance as local officers cannot reach every farmer, and says more community meetings are planned. Bryan guests included J. B. Priddy and family, N. M. McDougald, Doris Beard, D. Paul Dansby, Ernest Elliott, S. H. Wynn, L. J. Putz, and Norman Harris.

Tabor J. B. Priddy Bradles County N. M. McDougald Doris Beard D. Paul Dansby Ernest Elliott 5. H. Wynn L. J. Putz Norman Harris

Christmas Party Planned by Eastern Star for Month

Bryan Chapter No 222 Order of the Eastern Star will hold its annual Christmas program with a meeting to initiate candidates later this month and the January meeting will honor matrons and patrons. The regular Masonic building gathering Monday evening drew good attendance as reports on Bryan Assembly Rainbow for Girls and a Temple instruction school were shared by Mrs. W D Lieyd and Mrs. R L Brown.

Bryan Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Bryan Assembly Order of the Rainbow W. D. Lieyd Temple R. L. Brown

Baptist Pastor Whorton to Arrive in Bryan Tuesday

Rev J L Whorton new pastor of the First Baptist Church and his wife are expected to arrive in Bryan Tuesday December 16 to assume duties. A church committee prepares the West 26th Street pastorate for their reception while household goods ship from Longview arriving the same day.

Jno. L. Whorton First Baptist Church Whorton Bryan West 26Th Street

Right of Way for Highway 21 West of Bryan Sought

County Judge A S McSwain says rights of way for Highway 21 west of Bryan will be pursued with no delay. A petition signed by about 100 property owners asks routing changes toward the old Pea Vine railroad, unclear if the petition will be acted on at the January state highway commission meeting.

Highway 21 funds set aside by Brazos court

Brazos county commissioners court approved funding to cover both county and state shares for Highway No. 21 east from Bryan to the Navasef river. Contracts total 128,035.68 dollars with 52,000 dollars federal aid. 76,035.68 dollars to be placed in escrow as state and county share.

Escrow State Highway Commission Brazos County County Commissioners Court

Tobacco Theft at Campus Grocery on College Station Campus

Cigars and cigarettes missing from Campus Grocery Sunday night were found near the pound pen Monday. Entry appears to have been made through the rear door and stock taken, with evidence turned over to local officers.

College Station Luke Patronella

Nimrod Quartet Leave for Hunt Along Navasota

A Bryan hunting party of four old friends Roy W. Nunn Henry Rohde Ollie Emmel and R M Dansby left at noon for an annual outing along the Navasota River with guns fishing tackle a grub box and cats. They expect a night or two in camp life before returning.

Navasota Bryan Roy W. Nunn Henry Rohde Ollie Emmel R. M. Dansby

Auto Light Tests Set By Two New Local Firms

At a county commissioners court meeting L A Kosarek a garage operator on route 5 and Tony Boateallie of Bryan were named official testers of auto headlights. The Wilson Motor Company D D White Company and Bryan Service Station remain official testers as license renewals and testing inquiries rise ahead of month end.

L. A. Kosarek Tony Boateallie Bryan Wilson Motor Company D. DD. White Company J. M. Ferguson

Auto Stolen From Navasota Doctor

Bryan and Brazos county police were asked to locate a Dodge coupe bearing license 049378, owned by Dr. Greenwood of Navasota, reported stolen Sunday afternoon. No trace found locally.

Bryan and Brazos County Dr. Greenwood Navasota

Preacher to Speak at First Methodist and Quarterly Conference

Rev. Fred E. Few will preach at 11 AM next Sunday in Bryan at the First Methodist Church and lead a quarterly conference at 3 PM. The report cites Rev FE Harris, pastor, noting the community notice from the Huntsville district.

Fred E. Few Huntsville Bryan First Methodist Church FE. J. Harris

Local Socials Report From Madisonville and Nearby Areas

Friends gathered in Madisonville on Sunday. J J Dampier of Wellborn visited Bryant today. Mr and Mrs W A Deaton returned from a several week visit with their sons in Houston. Mr and Mrs H G Donohue and Mesdames J F Berry and Mavis Ellis formed an auto party from North Zulch on business today.

8. A. Long Waco C. S. Beckwith J. F. Stanford Texas Southern Agriculturist Baton Rouge Louisiana Extension Agricultural College Louisiana State University Jennie Pico Bob Martin Bob Greenwood John Harris Milano Bryan Amaralys Gail Crawford Chas. W. Crawford M. College Franklin J. E. Jones College Station Navasota J. C. Webb C. C. Edge Edge Webb New Lilly Creamery Company Brazos Varisco Steele’s B. T. Pool Madisonville J. J. Dampier Wellborn W. ‘A. Deaton Houston H. G. Donohue Mesdames J. FE Berry Mavis Ellis North Zulch

Bryan Men Form Ice Cream Company in 1931 Plan

Bryan businessmen form the Bryan Ice Cream Company with officers N A Stewart president W C Holmes vice president R M Vick secretary and A W Emmet treasurer. Incorporators include Canady Cloud Emmet Holmes McGee Roman Scarmardo and others. Capital is 12000. Operations begin January 1 1931 at Holmes Bros plant with future move to a larger facility to expand local milk and cream sales.

The Bryan N. A. Stewart W. C. Holmes R. M. Vick A. W. Emmet E. R. Canady Griff Cloud W. C.holmes Frank McGee W. B. Roman James Scarmardo R.M. Vick Holmes Bros. Confectionery Holmes Confectionery

Stolen Dodge Coupé Found Undamaged in Bryan

The Dodge coupe belonging to Dr. Greenwood of Navasota, stolen Sunday night, was located in Bryan by county police last night. It was found on College Avenue near the J. H. Webb home. The car, surgical kit, and other property inside were undisturbed and authorities suspect a youth seeking a ride to Bryan was involved.

Dr. Greenwood Navasota Bryan College Avenue J. H. Webb

Smith quote on patience and growth

A concise quotation notes that progress comes from first being slow and seemingly insignificant before becoming quick and important. It emphasizes gradual development and personal ascent.

Smith

Good Cheer Drive Closes Ahead of Week-Long Report

Chairman J E Stanford said the Good Cheer Campaign will release a detailed monetary report next week after unreturned pledges and unfinalized contributions are heard. He thanked committee members solicitors Bryan Eagle Lions Rotary American Legion Allen College and more. Allen Academy crushed Texas Chiropractic College 49 to 0 in a crowd-pleasing fundraiser football game on Forrest Field.

Good Cheer Forrest Field J. E. Stanford Good Cheer Campaign Committee Stanford Bryan Eagle Bryan and Texas Chiropractic College Allen Band Allen Academy Allen Hawks

Good Cheer Fund gains momentum with several new contributors

Mr. Stanford reported that most solicitations are complete while some individuals and groups remain to donate. Secretary McCullough at the Chamber of Commerce urged those not yet contributing to join. Since Monday noon, 100 percent business concerns joined the effort bringing total to 169 with new names such as Sam Firpine’s Shoe Shop and Wallace Printing Company among others.

Allen Ero Stanford Good Cheer Fund McCullough Chamber of Commerce Sam Firpine Scarmado Joe Scantin Sam Palermo 4Th Meat Market Ball Lumber Company Wallace Printing Company Bryan Amusement Company Palace and Queen Theatres Stephen Bk. Austin High Bowie Travis School

Highway 21 Improvement Plans Turned Over to County Court

Plans for the improvement of Highway No 21 west of Bryan prepared by C C Todd Jr and the state highway department were turned over to the county commissioners court. Judge A S McSwain said work will begin immediately to secure right of way so the new route can be ready for contract award when the state highway commission meets in January.

Bryan Travis B. Bryan Judge McSwain Lee J. Rountree W. J. Coulter Chamber of Commerce Allen Academy Messrs. Edge and Webb The Lily Ice Cream Co Navasota H. L. Durham R. VY. Armstrong Wilson Bradley Travis PB. Bryan FP. J. Cavitt Wodl Coultier Mit Danshy W. F. Gelber W. Lk. Gibbs W. S. Higgs John M. Lawrences Jr C. Todd, Jr State Highway Department County Commissioners Court A. S. McSwain State Highway Commission

Sunday law violation charges filed today against theatre owner

Charges of violating the Sunday laws in operating a motion picture show were filed today by County Attorney A. S. Ware against Morris Schulman of the Palace Theatre. A warrant was issued by Justice J. T. McGee. Trial date to be set after Sheriff J. H. Reed serves the warrant.

A. S. Ware Morris Schulman Palace Theatre J. T. McGee J. H.reed

Lost Bay mule with brand seeks reward

The note advertises a bay mule about 15 hands high branded with a C on the left jaw. A ten dollar reward is offered for its return to Chas De Stefano at Bryan R.

Chas Destefano Bryan R

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Kris Kring Thomson Prof. Hughes Young Myrtle Rob- 1 Bertie Lee Davis Mary Cox Margaret Hooper Mar Inglehart Lucile Vick Lois Annie Mae Carroll Jane Ay Sara Reva Maniloff Ruth Inez Carson Eula Wil- Mildred McKenzie Ca Coleman Karstettar Beasteese Corns Reynolds Azos East Texas Ton Palace Tation County City Fund Fund Eagle Kilauea Hawaiian Eastern Star Bryan and Brazos County Pea Vine Brazos and Todd the Eagle HIWAY CO. Court Nimrod Hunt T.K. Lawrence, Inc Bryan, Texas
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