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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1930
Page
8
Weather snapshot notes fall temperatures and precipitation
Fragmentary report records last Tuesday fall low temperatures and a week’s highs. It lists scattered readings with dates and a trace of precipitation over the weekend.
Billing System Being Installed In Bryan Office
A. C. Palmer and K. T. Eaton of Houston visit Bryan to install a new billing machine in the office of Secretary Gur P. Bittle. The system will streamline light and water bill processing and send bills on post cards, aiming to save time and money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.C. Palmer
K. T. Eaton
Company of Houston
Bryan
Gur P. Bittle
Friends of Walker Plan Duck and Goose Trip Return
Friends of W. Walker plan a coastal hunting return with fire specimens of duck and Canadian geese. Walker reports securing a limit of geese and bringing back green heads and other ducks after last week’s trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Walker
Walker
Alec
Stolen Car Found In Ditch South of Bryan
Meris Schulman reported a stolen automobile recovered Sunday morning in a ditch off a by road from Highway 6 toward the river at Jones crossing below College Station. Vehicle damaged with trunk marred and windows broken. A cache of stolen goods from a Mooring plantation store in Burson county was found inside. Two white youths were seen in the car Saturday night in Berleson county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meris Schulman
Jones Crossing
College Station
Burgon County
Berleson County
Illinois Dealer Plans to Speak To Hardware Men
Paull Mulliken of Highn MI will speak at the 54th annual Texas Hardware and Implement Association convention in Dallas January 26 22. Mulliken, former hardware dealer and now director of the Illinois Retail Hardware Association, will discuss present day problems with dealers. one full day is set for wares servicing and farm machinery with prominent dealers leading. An exhibit of the latest hardware merchandise will be arranged in the Baker Hotel Crystal Ballroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paull. Mulliken
Highn
Texas
Texas Hardware and Implement Association
Dallas
Mulliken
Ilinois Retail Hardware Association
Dan Scoates
College Station
Crystal
Baker Hotel
Four fine bucks reward local men in Laredo trip
Eight FE Cavitt Norman Dansby Irving Smith and Grandma Vance earned rewards after a week near Laredo. The Bryan led the party and arrived during their trip. Clean cotton rags wanted at the Eagle Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cavitt
Norman Dansby
Irving Smith
Grandma” Vance
Laredo
Bryan
Richter
Eagle
State Highway Mechanic Married at Hearne
Ray Derlimg and Mixx Annie Metzer were wed at Hearne Saturday at 7 p.m. officiated by Rev. E W Setoascom. Mer and Mrs Pred Cargill and H L Graber served as witnesses. The couple will reside in Brian after a two week honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Derlimg
State Highway Division
Mixx
Annie Metzer
Hearne
E. W. Setoascom
Mer
Pred Cargill
H. L. Graber
Mon. Darling
Brian
Sunday Closing Law Observed More In Bryan Soundsy
City and county peace officers report Sunday closing laws were more closely observed in Bryan Soundsy yesterday than in years past. Residents who usually operate on weekends closed voluntarily, including some filling stations, as officials continue enforcement checks to prevent evasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Soundsy
Member Joined Eastern Star Honors Matron at Bryan Chapter
Mrs M. R. Beatley, worthy matron of Bryan Chapter No. 222, Order of the Eastern Star, received a pewter sugar and cream set as a gift from officers after the initiation of a new member. The meeting included a Christmas carol, toy grab bags, and refreshments to close the social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Order of the Eastern Star
M. R. Beatley
Ice Cream Plant Purchased by Navasota Firm
J C Webb of Lilly Creamery Company announces purchase of assets and goodwill of the Bryan Ice Cream Company. A new plant will be built in Bryan and ready by February 20 with modern equipment, the Bryan plant’s existing equipment to be dismantled and sold or traded. Webb will relocate to Bryan to run the local operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Webb
Lilly Creamery Company, Inc
Navasota
Bryan
Bryan Ice Cream Company
Holmes Brothers
Lilly Company
Stephan Iee and Bottling Works
Texas hospital capacity and lodging counts
Texas reports 297 hospitals with 25,044 beds and 1,170 hotels. The rough tally includes 79,416 rooms across the lodging stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Farmers Back A. and M. Balanced Program Meet at Denton
A Denton district meeting highlighted Texas A and M balanced farm program. Speakers stressed terracing livestock poultry and diversification to keep farmers from financial strain while emphasizing community banker support and improved family nutrition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Texas A
MW. College
Gainesville
Key Bamber
Demian
Cooke
Grayson
Wise
Merve
W. Ores
Heame
Orms
Ami H
Jemmie
Miss Camp
Schools Close Today for Holiday Season in City
Christmas merriment marked the final school day before holidays. Senior class at the high school presented a program for younger pupils. Classes resume Monday, December 25, with some teachers traveling home for the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Gap on Hiway 21 Recommended For Improvement
Johan E. Bizir state highway engineer in charge of Diviscem 17 headquartered in Bryan recommends contracting the gap on Highway Nea Zl through the Navasota 2 bottoms between river high water marks for January. Work on both sides of the gap is under contract and the bridge over the Naewaseto may be let early in 1961 given current conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johan E. Bizir
Diviscem 17
Bryan
Nea. Zl
Navasota 2
Naewaseto
Otb
Parker Car Stolen Again Near Stephen F. Austin High
Parker reports the Nash sedan taken near Stephen F. Austin High School, marking a second theft. The first theft involved a Bryan youth and the car was found abandoned on the highway west of Fort Worth. Sheriff Reed alerted local stations and Texas officials to locate it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Parker
Stephen J F. Austin High School
Bryan
Fort Worth
Parker
J. H. Reed
Texas
Smetana Farmers Urged to Plant Truck Next Year
Smetana community meeting heard B Priddy president of the Braves County Truck Growers Association urge farmers to shift toward tomatoes and potatoes, with promises of a market and likely higher prices than cotton. R A McDaniel pledged cooperation, Lions Club support urged, and 4-H and adult club leaders discussed forming a concrete plan. Attendance was about 59 to 55, next meeting set for January's third Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Priddy
Braves County
Smetana
Lions Club
Smetana Pole
A. Ard
Hattie Nemec
Bennett McKalip
Aphonse Haberta
Britten Henderson
Amerean Legion
Bryan Chamber of Commerce
J. J. Holik
R. A. McDaniel
CC. L. Benson
Mexicans not to vote in Wharton primaries
White Mans Union Association in Wharton county passes resolution excluding Mexican voters from primaries unless of full Spanish blood. In San Angelo preparations underway to host 100 delegates for Texas court reporters association convention starting Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wharton
White Mans Union Association
Wharton County
San Angelo
Court Reporters’ Association of Texas
Malaria Survey Conducted in East Texas Schools
State health officials and East Texas Chamber of Commerce representatives survey rural schools in Brazos County to stamp out malaria. Chester Cohen F A Setramm and Carl Martin report 70 East Texas counties covered. over 25 000 blood smears sent to Washington for testing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estate Department of Health
East Texas
F. M. Vance
Wilmer MccCullogh
Bryan and Brezos County
Chamber of Commerce
State Department
Chester Cohen
F. A. Setramm
Carl Martin
United States Public Health Service
Washington
C. P. Coogle
Hunt Widows at Galveston
Galveston December reports show men flocking to nearby hunting grounds as winter season peaks. Ducks, snipe, squirrels and deer abound with legal limits likely. Treasure Isle area attracts many, vegetation around lakes and bayous provides rich feeding spots. The season typically continues through January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Nimrods
Treasure Isle
Aluminum Paint Taken For Heavy Frost Coat
Residents of Bryem mistook the fresh coat of aluminum paint on the city water tank for heavy frost. The Carnegie Library roof also received a coat of asphalt paint as part of a city-wide building repair program to keep structures in good condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryem
Carnegie Library
80 000 Cigarettes Stolen in Night At Lawrence Co
Thieves stole about 80 000 cigarettes from a Lawrence County store Thursday night valued at around 500 dollars. A rear door tract and signs of an car being driven onto railroad tracks suggest a planned theft. Sheriff J H Reed notified officials in the state and major centers Houston Dallas and Fort Worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Co
Stark
J. H. Reed
Houston
Dallas
Fort Worth
Cabinet of Y Hosts Last Night at the Y M C A Party
Nearly forty young people enjoyed an evening at the Y M C A parlors hosted by the Y Cabinet. Campus and Bryan ladies with chaperones Mr and Mrs J Gay Mr and Mrs M L Cashion and Mrs Rey Vick joined in a treasure hunt featuring Santa Claus. The radio room glowed with Christmas greens and candles as refreshments followed with a vocal by Miss Rita Kraft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y” Cabinet
Campus
Bryan
J. Gay
M. L. Cashion
Rey Vick
Santa Claus
Rita Kraft
Highway Marking School Teaches 5 Divisions in Bryan
The state highway department held a highway marking and designation school at the machinery depot in Bryan, part of four statewide programs. W J Lawalling of Austin led the instruction attended by officials from Houston Corpus Christi Yoakum Lufkin and Bryan. Markers were produced and installed, and new distance and river names will guide tourists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Department
Bryan T
Austin
W. J. Lawalling
Houston
Corpus Christi
Yoakum
Lufkin
Bryan
Highway Division
Christmas Music Program At Bryan Woman's Club
The Bryan Woman's Club hosted a Christmas musical afternoon attended by officers and members of nearby clubs. Mrs. J Webb Howell organized the program featuring solos by Mrs. Daniel Russell and Mrs. D S Buchanan, piano works by Mrs. C W Simmons and Mrs. Hendrix Conway, and a reading of The Story of the Other Wise Man by Judge W J Davis. The event closed with a piano duet and vocal numbers as members rolled call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Ledrom
Bryan and
College
J. Webb Howell
Daniel Russell
Hendrix Conway
C. W. Simmons
Bethlehem
D. S. Buchanan
E. M. Regenbrecht
Record of Year Reviewed by A C B Directors
The Associated Community Business directors, led by President Eugene Edge, reviewed annual activities. The Educational Committee under Jno M Lawrence boosted outreach via newspaper ads and letters. Membership reached near full Bryan business enrollment. Finance showed steady monthly contributions. Two Trades Day events, Sept 11 and Nov 20, yielded business gains. Directors adjourned for Christmas, with a Jan call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Edge
Jno
M. Lawrence
N. A. Stewart
Bryan
R. W. Howell
J. D. Hefley
College Drives Good Cheer Donations Reach 1300 Contributors
About 1,300 people donated to Good Cheer with an average gift of 2.55 dollars. At College Station a committee led by Dean Bolton and Prof Jones collected 445.75 from 342 individuals, with 176 firms fully contributing and many clubs and groups joining. Overall, 200 firms and many Bryan and College residents participated, signaling strong community interest for future campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
College Néw
J. K. Stepford
College Station
Dean F. C. Bolton
Pr. L. G. Jones
Thore
Bryan Oy
Good Cheer Association
i Folks Visitors and Christmas Holidays in Bryan
Local column lists residents and visitors arriving or traveling for Christmas. W A Boyett in San Antonio on business expects to return Sunday. multiple Bryan families host relatives from Houston Wellborn Dallas and Baylor College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Boyett
San Antonio
Bryan
A. C. Sanders
Houston
L. P.newton
Landers Nash
N. P. Nash
Leons
Carroll Nash
Gay FP. Neeley
Little Ison
G. P. Jr
Wellborn
R. E. McDaniel
Greenville
McDaniel
L. H. Bartz
Katherine Maxson
Fort Worth
RK. W. Harkness
Bentley
St. Johank
Walter Meyer
Meyer
M. H. Withers
Jack Weinter
Travis
Withers
Dorothy Doane
Austin
Texas University
J. §. Doane
South College Avenue
C. C. Vick
Mozell Vick
Baylor College
Belton
Navy Officer Promoted to Rear Admiral
Among six naval promotions recommended to the Senate by President Hoover is William T. Tarrant to rear admiral. Tarrant, brother of Mrs Wilson Bradley of Bryan, entered the Naval Academy from Washington county in 1895 and graduated in 1898. He is stationed in San Francisco with the Pacific fleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Hoover
William T. Tarrant
Wilson Bradley
Bryan
Tarrant
United States Naval Academy
Washington County
Navy
San Francisco
Rotary Club Funds Uniforms for Bryan High Girls
The Bryan Rotary club allocated funds to purchase uniforms for the Bryan High girls basketball team and the presentation will be made by Dak McKenzie. The team is regarded as promising and expected to contend strongly in state competitions this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Vincent
A. Stuart
Vincent
Mixx M . Ellen Stuart
R. A. Crawford J and Deane
Pittsburgh
Kansas
L. E. Morehead
Crawford
Bryan
Eula Deli Morehead
Rotary Club
Bryan High
Bryan Rotary Club
Dak McKenzie
Child Taken by Father Sparks Reconciliation Theory
Perry Jones, a man described as negro, reportedly took his 10 month old child from its mother yesterday to his home in the Brazos Valley. Officials say the couple had been separated about a year and puzzle over his motive whether for reconciliation or mere obstinacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Jones
J. R. Astin
Brazos Valley
Brazi and Robertson County Couples File Intention to Wed
W E Badgett and Frances Provence and Austin Cashaw and Nelsanna Carter of Brazi County along with George Hardy and Nora Bonney of Robertson County filed notices of intention to marry with County Clerk Jess B. McGee on Wednesday. Texas lists 106 airports with 75 more under construction or projected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Badgett
Frances Provence
Austin Cashaw
Nelsanna Carter
Brazi
George Hardy
Nora Bonney
Robertson County
Jess B. McGee
Texas
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Bittle Office
Illinois
Anthony Wettsach Elperen
M. J
Sportaman
State Hiway
Brazos
Etex C. C
Cabinet of “Y
Woman’s Club
A.C. B
Daily Eagle
Lelia Law
Polly Davis
Holisings
Ruby Alexander
San Saba
Ada Ward
Ozona
Helen Ennis
Davis
Baylor University
W. E. Graham
D. Hooker
MM. College
F. A
lOwen Publishing Company
F. Casey
Lee J. Rountree
Waco
W. M. Kelly
Kelly
Margaret
el Paso
Mitchell
Ruth Johnson
Texas State College For Women
Jack Johnson
Marie Graham
Velma Graham
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