Chamber of Commerce to Host January Banquet for A M College Football Team
The Bryan Chamber of Commerce discussed a planned January banquet to honor the A and M College football team. Rep. Rev S M Bird announced Rotary Board work on the proposal, with the Chamber backing efforts to recognize the team and citizens’ interest. Mrs. Lee J Rountree, recently elected Texas Editorial Association president, was publicly praised for her achievements. A letter to officials supported continuing actions against liquor sales to students and an agricultural program report was requested for the January meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Bryan
Ike Ashburn
Brazos County
Lee J. Rountree
Texas Editorial Association
Brownsville
Jnc
A. M. Waldrop
J. Webb Howell
Col
Wilson Bradley
J. E. Covery
W. H. Cole
H. O. Ferguson
W. S. Higgs
J. M. Gordon
Jae M. Lawrence
J. K. Martin
M. L. Parker
Lee d. Rountree
D.L. Wilson
Methodist Women Meet In Groups at First Methodist Church
The Womans Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church held Monday group meetings. Group No 6 met at Mrs. M. E. Cox’s home with Mrs. Nat Allen presiding. officers were elected for 1926. Group No 4 met with Mrs. J. B. Priddy. eleven members attended as they worked on the Mission Study Book From Over the Border with Mrs. Sam E. Eberstadt leading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womans Missionary Society of the
First Methodist Church
Nat Allen
M. E. Cos
A. Ashworth
John Seeley Caldwell
J. N. Dulaney
G. Vt. Thornton
James W. James
Nelle Cole
O. A. Ashworth
O. ©. Henderson
Jas
W. James
M. E. Cox
G. C. Thornton
J. B. Priddy
Priddy
Dora Williamson
1St Cor
Sam E. Eberstadt
Mesdames
Local names listed in partial OCR fragment
A partial OCR fragment lists individuals including A. Lewis Bessie Lawrence P. H. Hensarling J. B. Priddy C. R. Gardner Josie Lawrence R. B. Welch Dora Williamson G Sublette EB Jenkins. Further context is unavailable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Lewis
Bessie Lawrence
P. H. Hensarling
J. B. Priddy
C. R. Gardner
Josie Lawrence
R. B. Welch
Dora FE. Williamson
G. (. Sublette
EB. J. Jenkins
Presbyterian Pastor from San Antonio Visits Park Home
Rev. J. W. Pearce pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of San Antonio stayed at Mr. and Mrs. P. S. Park’s home for the weekend. He spoke to the cadet corps at A and M College at eleven o’clock in the morning and returned today to San Antonio.
Bryan Boy George T Wicker Elected Secretary in Texas Insurance Firm
The Eagle notes Bryan's George T Wicker of Austin has been elected secretary of The North American Insurance Company of Texas. The charter for The North American Lloyds Insurance Company of Austin was approved Tuesday with capital stock of 200000 and 150000 surplus. Incorporators include E R Robinson R S Robinson and Wicker with A W Wilkerson of Bryan on the board. Wicker is son of Mrs F R Rogers of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Eagle
Bryan
George T. Wicker
Austin
North American Insurance Company of Texas
North American Lloyds Insurance Company of Austin
E. R. Robinson
R. S. Robinson
A. W. Wilkers
Mrs Samantha Dansby Dies at 73 in Cass County Texas
Mrs Samantha A Dansby died at 9:00 this morning at her East 25th Street home. She had long been a member of the First Christian Church and is survived by one sister Rosa Sample of Cottonwood. Funeral at First Christian Church with Rev L Guy Ament officiating, burial at Bickham burying ground near Cottonwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samantha A. Dansby
East 25Th Street
First Christian Church
L. Guy Ament
Dansby
Bickham
Cottonwood
Samantha Bickham-Dansby
Louisiana
Cass County
Texas
Georgeanna Cole-Bickham
John W. Bickham
Brazos County
Daniel M. Dansby
D. Ploy Dansby
Rosa Sample
Samantha Dansby
Henry Sample
Zack
Ised
Dan Dansby
Floy Dansby
Samanth
De Molay Elects New Officers at Braes Chapter Meeting
At a Braes Chapter De Molay meeting G. W. Martin was elected Master Councilor J. Cobb Senior Councilor and J. Lloyd Junior Councilor. They will be installed at the meeting Saturday December 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braes
Order of de Molay
G. W. Martin
J. Cobb
J. Lloyd
Dixon Long Wed At Y M C A Church
Miss Ruth Dixon of Millican and Mr M H Long of Goose Creek were quietly married at 2 45 today in the parlor of the Y M C A building near University and College with Rev W H Matthews officiating. They left for Goose Creek on the southbound H T C train for their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. College
Ruth Dixon
Millican
M. H. Long
Goose Creek
W. H. Matthews
Rio Grande Valley Land of Rich Citrus and Growth
A Texas Editorial Association visit to Brownsville highlights the Rio Grande Valley as a Garden of Eden of economic promise. Palm pressed orchards, citrus wealth, and booming land values from $150 to $1,000 per acre showcase the area’s production, climate, and hospitality as editors tour Mercedes Harlingen San Benito and Edinburg venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. ©. Hoyle
Texas Editorial Association
Brownsville
Rio Grande Valley
Garden of Eden
Kingsville
Harlingen
San Benito
Mercedes
Weslaco
San Juan
Pharr
McAllen
Mission
Sam Fordyce
Edinburg
American Rio Grande Irrigation Company
H. L. Seay
Club House
Courteou
Dr E C Randolph reports overland trip to North Carolina
Dr E Oscar Randolph writes from Cloverdale Place Black Mountain NC about a 1550 mile auto trip from College Station to Charlotte with one puncture. He notes drought impact on Appalachian forests and research work in western NC with developers, plus memories of Texas friends and a request to change address to Cloverdale Place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Oscar Randolph
Cloverdale Place
Black Mountain
North Carolina
College Station
Charlotte
Texas
Georgia
Fexas
Southland
United States
Appalachian
Blue Ridge
Bryan
Tech
Bryan Daily Eagle
The
Eagle
Mrs. McAlpine Leaves Edge For Houston Home
Mrs D D McAlpine and family of Edge depart December 14 for Houston to make their future home. Neighbors praise her church and Sunday school work and gather December 10 to honor her with hot chocolate and cake, twenty six ladies attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard Moore
Edge
D. D. McAlpine
Houston
McAlpine
Baptist Classes Elect Officers for Christmas Box Gift
The Friendship Bible and Homemakers classes of the First Baptist Church in Dallas packed 106 pairs of new stockings and other gifts for Buckner Orphan Home. A Christmas program followed including prayers, readings, and music, with a silver gift basket presented to teacher Mrs Albert Buchanan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckner Orphan Home
Dallas
Frinedship Bible
First Baptist Church
Albert Buchanan
Maude Brown
Artie Barron
Lida Belle Pipkin
Sankey Park
Luke
Matthew
the Christ
Minnie Cahill
Little Town of Bethlehem
E. H. Gibbons
Paul Stevens
Majority of Texas House to Attend If Special Session Called
Thirty one of forty one members replied they will attend at their own expense if Speaker Lee Satterwhite calls a special session. Nine oppose and one undecided. The poll notes some members favor investigation by the Travis County grand jury and Attorney General before any session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Barron
Bravos
Grimes
Eacle
Travis County Grand Jury
Austin
House of Representatives
Associated Press
Austin American
Lee Satterwhite
J. D. Avis
Wichita Falls
J. R. Donnell
Belton
L. N. Lane
Hico
L. L. Carter
Buda
H. S. McNatt
Fort Worth
A. J. Durham
Sabinal
W. M. Herman
Waco
Walter Acker, Sr
Houston
T. K. Irwin
Dallas
Odessa
B. B. Stevens
el Paso
W. A. Williamson
San Antonio
J. M. Perdue
Gilmer
True Strong
H. T. Brown
Jacksonville
E. C. Gray
Higgins
Ww. I. McFarland
Graham
J. A. Rawlins
T. L. Walker
Nocona
E. L. Covey
Goree
Chas. T. Rowland
RB. B. Hoskins, Sr
Gonzales
H. H. Moore
Cooper
T. P. Hull
W. P. Lane
Marshall
J. R. Cade
Norman G. Kittrell
Dr. M. Johnson
Palestine
Bond Parar
Waxahachie
A. P. Stautenzenberg
Seguin
J. H. Florence
House
Durham
Acker
Texas
Irwin
Poage
Webb
Moody
Stevens
Democratic Party
McFarlane
Dan Moody
Kull
Attorney General's Department
Lane
Bond Farrar
Johnson
School Class Officers Elected For 1925
Friendship Bible Class names Maude Brown as president and Artie Lou Smith as first vice president with Edel Thompson and Bella Locke listed as other officers. Homemakers Class selects Roy Nunh as president and N L McCullough as first vice president with F P Gibbons and H P Smith in other roles. New officers assume duties January 1 1925. Thirty two members attend with visitors. Refreshments served after the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Bible
Roy Wilson
Catholic Ladies Clear $500 From Altar Society Dinner
The St. Clair Altar Society and Villa Maria Academy raised a net $500 from a two day dinner and sales at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Proceeds support church upkeep and its causes with Father Linora gifting a bed to be resold, half benefiting the altar society and half Villa Maria Academy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altar Society
Villa Maria Academy
Duncan Heads Knights Templar At Ivanhoe Commandery
W A Duncan elected E C of Ivanhoe Commandery No 8 Knights Templar for the ensuing year. Other officers include C C Yates G F F Lichte C G O O Henderson Ss W W F Davis J W T B Bryan treasurer and W E Lauders recorder. Saunders chosen recorder for the 24th consecutive time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivanhoe Commandery No. 8
Knights Templar
W. A. Duncan
E. C
C. C. Yates
Eagle county community news roundup
Eagle correspondents cover the entire county with notes on local events, meetings, and happenings. All community news is recorded herein for residents seeking a concise summary of regional activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle
Christmas Cantata Postponed to Late January at First Baptist
The Christ Child cantata by Hawley prepared by the First Baptist Church choir is postponed to the latter part of January. The performance at the First Baptist Church will be directed by Mrs. H. O. Boatwright and a date will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Child
Hawley
First Baptist Church
H. O. Boatwright
Allphin Buys White Front Café in Bryan
Charles Allphin of Madisonville has purchased the White Front Cafe from S. W. Buchanan in Bryan. The deal includes stock fixtures and goodwill, with Allphin assuming control immediately. The cafe has long been a Bryan fixture and known for 24/7 service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Allphin
Madisonville
White Front
S. W. Buchanan
Bryan
Buchanan
Allphin
Madison County
Eagle
Mrs. Laura Bell Vick Dies After Illness at 66
Mrs Laura Bell Vick wife of D C Vick of Bryan died December 9 1925 at 4 30 pm after several days illness with pneumonia She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church Bryan and mother of John C Clarence and Roy Vick The funeral was held December 11 1925 at the family home with Rev J J Pipkin officiating Interment followed at City Cemetery Pallbearers included O W Goolsby Roy Nunn and others Floral tributes covered the grave
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Bell Vick
D. C. Vick
First Baptist Church of
Bryan
Israel
Florence
Alabama
John C. Vick
Clarence Vick
Roy Vick
McCulloch-Gordon Company
J. J. Pipkin
O. W. Goolsby
Roy Nunn
W. B. Roman
J. D. Martin
D. L. Weddington
O. E. Saunders
Ginned Cotton in Brazos County 1925 Reported
A Bureau of Census card report shows Brazos county ginned 7 895 bales of cotton from the 1925 crop before December 1, 1925, compared with 19 145 bales by December 1, 1924. The figures come from W M Steuart director Bureau of Census Washington DC and Joe F Howard local statistician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
W. M. Steuart
Bureau of Census
Department of Commerce
Washington, D C
Joe F. Howard
Bryan Knights Visit Caldwell Lodge for Regular Meeting
The Caldwell Lodge No. 191 invited the Bryan Knights to attend their December 10 meeting to assist in conferring the rank of Knight. Members from Brazos Lodge 4 and Bryan Lodge No. 476 traveled, including M. J. Birdwell and Joe Dawson. A festive, well hosted event followed, with Caldwell boys treating guests warmly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell Lodge No
Bryan Knights
Hank of Knight
of Brazos Lodge
M. J. Birdwell
W. C. Rudhti
J. KE. Gammon
Guy F. Boyett
T. F E. Wallace
FB. D. Sanders
Hy. T. Schovassa
J. Earl Teague
R Cc. Franks
Bryan Lodge
Abe Kosofsky
L. W. Cox
Joe Dawson
Caldwell Boys
Bryan
Scarce Holly And Moss In Brazos This Christmas Season
Brazos County residents report holly youpon southern smilax and other greens are scarce as Christmas approaches. A spring drought and repeated dry periods have damaged bushes and trees, limiting decoration materials. Residents urged to harvest carefully to preserve future harvests and woodland beauty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Brazos County
Infant son of Mr and Mrs Smith dies in city
The friends of Mr and Mrs M W Smith extend sincere sympathy on the death of their infant son Thursday afternoon. Mrs Smith, formerly Miss Lottie Godwin, is beloved by her childhood friends in Bryan. They are with her mother Mrs E L Godwin on east 25th street and Washington avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Smith
Lottie Godwin
Bryan
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Presbyterian
Park Home
Aoather Bryan Boy
DE Molay
Dixon-Long
E. C. Randolph
Carolina
W.a.duncan
L. B. Vick
Caldwell
Brazos
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