Reclamation bill and stock issue planned by Bryan Building and Loan
At a January 25 meeting of Bryan Building and Loan directors held at the Chamber of Commerce office the fourth series stock was approved for issue and planned to be open for sale in April. Loans totaling 7500 were approved. President W H Cole presided with several directors present. others were out of town. Secretary S Eberstadt chaired desk duties.
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Bryan Building and Loan Association
Chamber of Commerce
S. EB. Eberstadt
W H. Cole
Association
W.H. Cole
W.S. Higgs
Wilson Bradley
Robert Armstrong
F. L Henderson
A. H Leidigh
H. O. Boatwright
W. S. Barron
J. B. Bagley
Eberstadt
Hot lunch of school children proves a big success
Edge Texas January 30. A peerless hot lunch program in Edge School now costs a penny a day. Local merchants, parents, and mothers supply milk bones tomatoes and butter. Four Home Economics girls prepare cook and serve at desks using three gallon boilers. Better school work and health noted.
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Edge
Texas
The
P. S. Mangum
Methodist Women Class Social Opens New Year
The S. S. Class No. 21 of the Methodist church held a social on January 24 at Mrs. Josie Lawrence's home with nine members and four visitors. The group plans to enlist nonattenders and aid others, vowing to spread cheer and offer prayers, meeting quarterly.
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Methodist Church
Josie Lawrence
Chas. Grozycki
Edgar Lowman Dead After Pneumonia Hospital Death
Edgar Lowman aged 27 died at Bryan hospital after being brought in Friday with pneumonia. He worked as a laborer on the Sin Clair pipeline near Brunswick Crossing. His brother Guy Bonham, also with the same company, brought the body to Bonham for burial.
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Edgar Lowman
Bonham
Guy Bonham
Lowman
Sin Clair
Brunswick Crossing
Bryan Hospital
Guy
Edgar
Taxpayers Jericho and Poole Visit County Court
W M Jericho and Fletcher Poole of Millicean paid taxes at the county courthouse under the supervision of Tax Collector Roy Iluds Peth.
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W. M. Jericho
Fletcher Poole
Millicean
Roy Iludspeth
Out-of-town visitors from Wellborn listed here today
S lL Dowling J H Wade and R Z Dowling were among the out-of-town visitors here today from Wellborn.
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S. Ll. Dowling
J. H. Wade
R. Z Dowling
Wellborn
Benchley Trader Joe Kopecky Spotted in Bryan
Joe Kopecky of Benchley was trading in Bryan today indicating activity in local markets and suggesting possible collaboration or investment moves with Bryan residents and firms.
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Joe Kopecky
Benchley
Bryan
Dr Truett to Lead Religious Campaign at College Station
Dr George W Truett pastor of Dallas First Baptist Church will conduct an eight address religious campaign at College Station from February 7 to 11. President W B Bizzell announced plans after campus pastors meeting and a telegram from Truett confirming engagements and visit details for the evenings and afternoons.
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The
Eagle
College Station
George W. Truett
First Baptist Church of Dallas
Dr. Truett
Geo. W. Trugtt
Guion Hall
Escaped Convict IDed in Bryan Train Arrest
Jesse Parker alias Fred Walls, one of two colored men held last week in Bryan for riding a Southern Pacific train, is Fred Walls an escaped Huntsville prison farm convict sentenced to five years for horse theft. Sheriff L. Sk. Morehead expects officers to recapture him today or Wednesday.
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Jesse Parker
Fred Walls
Bryan
Southern Pacific
Huntsville
Houston
L. Sk. Morehead
Edge Woman's Club Holds Fruitful Meeting in Edge
The Edge Woman's Home Demonstration Club met January 17 with twenty-two members. Laura Belle Roten demonstrated dress forms, a labor-saving wood box was shown, and a kitchen shower added items for the school kitchen. The Poultry Committee will lead the next program on hatching and caring for baby chicks. A hot lunch and Home Economics class were supported by the club through the kitchen shower.
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Edge
Texas
Laura Belle Roten
Bryan
Claude Moore
Vernon Wilson
Terracing in Brazos County draws statewide attention
The Owensboro Ditcher and Grader Company sent R. T. Bandy from Owensboro Kentucky to Brazos County to study terraces on farms guided by County Agent C. L. Benson. He praised Brazos farmers for terracing efforts and will return with Benson to view additional demonstration work in progress.
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Owensboro Ditcher & Grader Company
Owensboro
R. T. Bandy
Brazos County
C. L. Benson
West Texas College Bill Passed by Texas Senate
The Texas Senate approved the West Texas Technology College bill after a two hour debate by a 24 to 5 vote. The chamber also passed the Baugh Bill banning pistols and firearms. Senator Joe Burkett proposed moving the state highway maintenance under the Highway Department to fund maintenance via an increased automobile tax.
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Associated Press
Austin
Senate
Bledsoe
West Texas Technology College
Baugh
Joe Burkett
Eastland
State
Birthday Celebration For Lillie Mae Martinelli At Mission
Monday afternoon from four to six Miss Lillie Mae Martinelli celebrated her 138th birthday at the Methodist Mission. Music and games followed by a refreshment plate of fruit salad crackers ice tea apples and ice cream were served. Attendees included Frances Noto Kate Palermo Kate Louise Sousa res Lena Scardino Nettie Nedbalek Christine Stasny Bernice Martinelli Pansy Sousa res and Clara Milberger.
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Lillie Mae Martinelli
Methodist
Frances Noto
Kate Palermo
Kate Louise Sousares
Lena Scardino
Nettie Nedbalek
Christine Stasny
Bernice Martinelli
Pansy Sousares
Clara Milberger
County Trustees on Needs Rural Schools
The Brazos County board of trustees met Saturday afternoon January 27 with Chairman John A. Moore presiding. Members Prof. Martin L. Hayes W L Powers Joe Lloyd and Charles Merka discussed rural school finances and new management plans, pledging cooperation to strengthen education for local children.
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County Board of Trustees
John A. Moore
Martin L. Hayes
W. L. Powers
Joe Lloyd
Charles Merka
Brazos County
Safer and Safer Foundation
Rountree Reclamation Bill Passes Texas Senate
The Rountree Reclamation Bill for 600000 dollars cleared the Texas Senate by a 23 to 7 vote. Debate labeled it a great constructive measure for Texas as all amendments were defeated.
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Austin
Tex
Senate
Texas
Governor urges laws to aid Texas factory growth
Governor Neff asked the legislature to enact measures to encourage cotton wool leather and livestock product manufacturing in Texas. He urged assurances for investor stability and labor rights safeguards and noted possible taxation steps and constitutional amendments. Senate passes Rountree Reclamation Bill 600000 for flood control surveys. House panels favor Quaid Deficiency 428509 and Melson School Fund 3000000 appropriations.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Neff
Senate
House Appropriations Committee
President announces chamber committee chairmen in Bryan
The Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce met to announce chairmen for standing committees under President J. M. Gordon. Appointments include Finance and Membership M. L. Parker, Highway Dr L Wilson, Entertainment T K Lawrence, Agricultural J D Martin, Trade Extension Travis B Bryan, City Development J N Dulaney, Educational Mayor Tyler Haswell, Legislative Lee J Rountree, Constitution Mayor L L Melnnis with Dr J O Morgan elected to fill a vacancy.
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Bryan and Brazos County
W. S. Barron
Chamber of Commerce
J. O. Morgan
College
A. Slovacek
N. B. Allen
Allen Academy
City Development Committee
Slovacek
Aller Academy
J. L. Powers
Texas Baker
Bryan Bakeries
Bryan
Faberstadt
Wilson Bradley Travis B. Bryan
W. H. Cole
J. N Dulaney
J. Fountain
J. M. Gordon
Tyler Haswell
M. L Parker
John M. Lawrence
J. D Martin
Oak McKenzie
EB. McAdams
L. L. Melnnis
A. M. Waldrop
M. FE. Wallace, R.S. Webb D. L. Wilson
C. L. Benson
J. L Powers
Prof
EF. H. Astin
Harold D. Cuykendall
Bryan Daily Eagle
J. W Batte
Kauffman
Cafe
J H McCullough Pioneer Citizen of Brazos County Dies
John H McCullough aged 63, a longtime Brazos County farmer and tax assessor, dies at his Steep Hollow home after a year of declining health. Survived by wife, two daughters, six sons, and a sister. Funeral Wednesday at his residence with burial at Old Bethel cemetery conducted by Rev J M Bullock and Dr M E Weaver.
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John H. McCullough
Brazos County
Steep Hollow
Mr. McCullough
John Howell McCullough
Harris County
Texas
William McCullough
Princeton University
Bryan
G. E. Madeley
Myrtle McCullough
Corsicana
Cyrus McCullough
Tulsa
Oran McCullough
Wichita Falls
Welty McCullough
Wheelock
Louis
Jack
Wilmer McCullough
Eleanor Whittington
San Angelo
Old Bethel Cemetery
J. M. Bullock
M. E. Weaver
Weatherford
Rev Tatum Home Again After North Texas Trip
Rev J J Tatum returned from a ten days stay in North Texas where he preached at Springtown Parker county and Hillsboro He hunted a wolf during the trip claiming one was killed while keeping the capture secret He noted roads from Benchley to Bryan were nearly impassable causing car trouble and urging road improvements.
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Tatum
J. J. Tatum
Texas
Free Baptist Church
Springtown
Parker County
Free Baptist
Hillsboro
Benchley
Bryan
Brazos County
B Y P U Training Class Opens at First Baptist
The B Y P U training school opened Monday night at First Baptist church with about eight present despite rain. Four classes are offered including Junior B Y P U Manual at 4 pm taught by Miss Lucile Sprecker of Dallas and at 6 30 pm three classes led by A J Carson Dr Jnc A Held and Mrs A B McSwain. Sessions last 45 minutes with recreation and lunch between. Refreshments are provided by church women and all city youths are welcome to participate through the week.
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First Baptist Church
the- City
Lucile Sprecker
Dallas
B. Y. P. U. Manual
A. J. Carson
Jnc. A. Held
A. B. McSwain
Sprecker
Peach Sprig Shows Early Ripening Fruit in East Bryan
Justice of the Peace J. W. Hamilton reports a peach sprig brought to the Eagle office with three peaches at varying stages, from eastern Bryan town allotment. Residents note unusually early fruit due to mild water conditions and claim this is the earliest seen in that Texas neighborhood.
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Justice-of-the-Peace
J. W
Hamilton
Eagle Office
Texas
Wheelock Man W H Melton Visits Town
W H Melton of Wheelock was in town today for unspecified business, with locals noting his appearance and activity during the day.
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W. H. Melton of
Wheelock
Evidence ties Roy Mitchell to Grady Skipworth murder case
In Waco Texas on January 31 county officials prepared to charge Roy Mitchell with the murder of Grady Skipworth in Cameron Park last November and with the killing of W E Holt. A green dice charm found in Mitchells home was identified by Georgia Skipworth as linked to Skipworths death. A grand jury will be empaneled in March to consider Mitchell and Arthur Polsteals cases while charges against Naomi Boucher and brothers Horace and Bernard Boucher may be dismissed.
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Associated Press
Waco
Texas
Farmer
Naomi Boucher
Horace
Bernard
Roy Mitchell
Grady Skipworth
Mitchell
W. E. Holt
Skipworth
W. P. Driskell
Bryan
Cameron Park
Lover’s Leap
Georgia Skipworth
Grady Skpiworth
Walter Mitchell
Arthur Posteal
Steagall
Stegall
Munroe
Arthur Polsteal
Big Tax Fight Looms as Texas Legislature Opens
Austin reports the lower house will tackle revenue raises including income severance amusement soft drinks gross production and intangible taxes while the senate weighs tax spending and textbook contracts. A key fight centers on a coffee bill to double the gross production tax and a $3 million school appropriation awaits senate action.
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S. Raymond Brooks
Austin American Staff
Austin
Texas
Senate
House
Textbook Commission
Governors Neff Hosts Legislature at Biennial Reception
Governor and Mrs. Neff will entertain all legislators, their wives and families at the governor's mansion in Austin. Both chambers accepted the invitation after brief notices from the governor. The event is described as the most significant social affair of the legislative session.
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Associated Press
Austin
Truitt cotton seed offered for debt payment
An advertisement urges farmers to pay debts by planting Truitt cotton seed available at Bryan Oil Mill for 70 dollars per ton and four dollars per hundred pounds. The seller, Sam Fe Cavitt, promises pure seed and early harvest, claiming cotton buyers seek Truitt cotton.
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Bryan Oil Mill
Sam FE
Cavitt
Jewel Brown Improves in Illness After Three Week Battle
The friends of Jewel Brown thirteen daughter of Mr and Mrs J F Brown learn her condition is slightly improved today after a serious illness lasting nearly three weeks in this city.
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Jewel Brown
J. F. Brown
Wood family moves from Cox residence to Chatham cottage
Mr and Mrs J R Wood and family have rented the Chatham cottage on South Bryan street and moved in today after occupying an apartment at the Cox residence on 24th street and Parker avenue.
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J. R. Wood
J. L. Cox
24Th Street
Parker Avenue
Chatham Cottage
South Bryan Street
Oil Tax Proposal on Texas Gasoline Revenue Plan
A legislative note outlines revenue gains for the state from oil produced in Texas and proposes a one cent per gallon retail tax on gasoline derived from that petroleum.
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Texas
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