Bryan urged to fix Democratic Crossing Road for trade gains
In Bryan the Eagle reports G B Post and Tom Raley urged the Chamber of Commerce to fix the Democratic Crossing Road between Iola and Bryan. They argued proper grading and state highway designation would boost North Grimes and Southern Madison trades, with 650 percent more business possible if improvements occur.
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G. B. Post
Iola
Grimes County
Tom Raley
Bryan
Eagle
Post
Navasot
Raley
Brazos County
Navasot Bridge
North Grimes
Grimes
Madison Counties
Turnips Raised by Negro Orphans At Booneville Home
Rev. E M Griggs, superintendent of the colored orphans home at Booneville, shows a 15 inch turnip from the farm plot. The home grows food for its children and seeks a market for surplus to fund the school. The 43 acre farm plans corn, black eyed peas, peanuts, milo maize and Sudan grass with 26 cultivated acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Griggs
Colored Orphans’ Home
Booneville
Eagle Office
Negro County
L. A. Nash
Griggs
Houston
Dean Hibbard of Texas Elected CIA President
Texas figure Dean Hibbard wins election as president of the CIA. Senate plans a Saturday vote on the tax reduction bill, with inheritance tax repeal, surtax cap cut, and public disclosure repeal cited as key provisions. The measure advances with bipartisan support in a marquee fiscal debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Farmers Pay Out Money for Non-Essentials
A. P. Swallow of Texas A and M College says Texans buy over 30 million dollars worth of canned fruits and vegetables from other states each year. He notes farmers spend much of that on garden stuff they could raise, and few farms grow fruits or vegetables for family use. He stresses diet benefits, soil, fertilizer, early plowing, continual cultivation, and choosing regionally adapted varieties for farm gardens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
A. P. Swallow
Texas A. and M. College
WFAA
Dallas
Swallow
Cotton futures rise as local receipts cited at 19 12 to 20 cents
Cotton futures closed higher by 10 to 16 points while local receipts were quoted at 19 12 to 20 cents.
Esther McCulloch Weds Milton Dansby in Presbyterian Rites
Miss Esther McCulloch daughter of Mr and Mrs W S McCulloch married Milton Dansby son of Mr and Mrs H P Dansby at First Presbyterian Church Tuesday February 9 at 8 30 pm Rev W N Shell officiated Attendants included Pauline McCulloch Norman Dansby bridesmaids and groomsmen list The couple departed for a honeymoon by midnight train and will reside in Bryan Also noted are visits by J M Rains F M Raisa Joe Yeager and others from local areas
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther McCulloch
W. S. McCulloch
Milton Dansby
H. P. Dansby
First Presbyterian Church
W. N. Shell
Bryan Church
Durant
Oklahoma
Pauline McCulloch
Norman Dansby
Pearle Wallace
Katherine Higgs
Lois Wilcox
Bryan
Bettie Nunn
Amarillo
Louie Pistol
Big Springs
M. E. Wallace, Jr
Houston
Louis Buetrich
Will Armstrong
Charles Crawford
Calhoun Graham
F. D. Fuller
Presbyterian Church
Margaret Zuber
Poultry Leader H J Schlafly to Speak at Chamber
The Chamber of Commerce board meeting next Tuesday morning will feature an hour long address by H J Schlafly president of the Great Right Poultry Farm in Carlyle Missouri. He will discuss the poultry industry from a practical viewpoint. Brazos county poultry farmers are urged to attend. The meeting opens at 10 00 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
H. J. Schlafly
Great Right Poultry Farm
Carlyle
Thhmois
Brazos County
Mississippi House Passes Anti Evolution Bill
Jackson February 10 The Mississippi House of Representatives approved the anti evolution measure by a 76 to 32 vote after three hours of debate. The bill bans teaching that man descended from animals in state supported schools and imposes penalties including fines up to 500 dollars and contract cancellation. A substitute bill proposed by Representatives Evans and Hickey was debated alongside amendments, including an extreme proposal to burn violators at the stake, which was ruled out of order. Representative E K Windham urged the harsher punishment. A. B. Goodman visited Bryan Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Miss
Mississippi House of Representatives
Commission On Education
Evans
Leake County
Hickey
Lee County
E. K. Windham
Prentiss County
Sillers
Bolivar County
Thomas L. Bailey
Lauderdale County
Rafael Lopez Visits Eagle Office in Bryan Tuesday
Rafael Lopez a Mexican farmer from Fickey community north of Kurten and father of Cliff Lopez visited the Eagle office in Bryan Tuesday with County Agent C L Benson. He owns 100 acres leases land rents out part and works his place with four horses. His children Peter 22 Cliff 16 Joe 15 and Angel 14 help in the fields. He has lived in the United States 19 years since coming from Zacatecas and supports education for his children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rafael Lopez
Fickey
Kurten
Cliff Lopez
Kurten Boys’ Club
Chicago
Bryan
C. L. Benson
Eagle
United States
Yoccatecas
Mexico
John Roth
Peter
Cliff
Joe
Angel
Boys’ Club
Regents Hibbard Named Dean at University of Texas Denton
The university announces Hibbard wins by unanimous vote to become dean at its Denton campus. Officials cite experience and leadership as basis for appointment. Names of other board members not specified.
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Hibbard
Hibbard Elected President as Blayney is Replaced
At Denton and Fort Worth meetings on February 10, the Texas College of Industrials regents chose I. Hibbard of the University of Texas as president to succeed Dr. Lindsey Blayney who resigned. The board adopted a resolution effectively relieving Blayney of all duties except perfunctory ones amid controversy. Sixteen candidates were considered for the role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
FT. Worth
Hibbard
Unive
Texas
College of Industrials
Denton
Board of Regents
Lindsey Blayney
Hubbard
J. E
Hib
R. L. Marquis
J. F. McConnell
Clarksville
W. E. Doughty
Hillsboro
Blayney
PT. Worth
C. L.A
Plan of Salvation studied by Woman's Auxiliary
The Woman's Auxiliary of the First Baptist church will study The Plan of Salvation by Couch during the Week of Prayer in the first week of March. The pastor will assist the classes, which meet every afternoon. Watch for later announcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Couch
Workers' Council of Brazos County Held All Day Session
A productive all day meeting of the Workers' Council of the Brazos County Baptist Association convened Tuesday at the First Baptist church in Bryan. The lunch feature showcased a choir and floral table settings as delegates gathered, with ideal spring weather and strong fellowship noted. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Graham of Rock Prairie were in town for shopping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Graham
Rock Prairie
Explosives Found Buried Near Mission Door
San Antonio February 10 police report explosives buried near the rear door of the San Jose Mission south of the city. Authorities say the devices were likely intended to blow up the historic building but no motive could be determined.
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San Antonio
San Jose Mission
Here
Snowbound Trains Delayed and Schools Closed in Northeast
A mass of trains stalled by deep snowdrifts and ongoing snowfall disrupts schedules from New England to New York. Schools and county courts close. frost and blizzard conditions impede surface traffic. Three crew members die when the fishing schooner Paul Brown goes ashore near Briar Neck, Gloucester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
United States
New England
Long Island
New York State
Gloucester
Mass
Paul Brown
Briar Neck
Belgian Chamber Approves Washington War Debt Plan
The Belgian Chamber of Deputies approves the Washington agreement funding Belgiums war debt to the United States. The vote stands 75 for 9 against with 18 abstentions in Brussels on February 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Deputies
Associated Press
Brussels
Washington
Belgium
United States
James Drug Store No 3 Sold to Howell Drug Co
James Drug Store No 3 adjoining the A and M College campus has been sold by James W James to the Howell Drug Company. J Ralph Howell now in full charge, formerly connected with the store's management. Mrs Clifford Mitchell and Miss Lois Bethea return from Houston after a week visiting relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Drug Store No. 3
Howell Drug Co
James
A. and M. College
James W. James
Howell Drug Company
J. Ralph Howell
Clifford Mitchell
Lois Bethea
Houston
Bryan Lions Club Luncheon Showcases Brazos County Products
The Bryan Lions Club will sponsor a Brazos County Products luncheon next Tuesday at noon in the Episcopal Parish House dining room. The menu will feature items grown or canned in Brazos County prepared by women’s clubs and youth groups, highlighting local agricultural resources. Rural club presidents and rural citizens were invited as special guests, including C. M. Degelia, W. H. Buchanan, W. C. Hill, Mrs. A. J. Edwards, E. A. Peters, E. W. Murray, Walter Armstrong, Mrs. Guy Neeley, A. W. Shealey, and Charley Merka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Lions Club of
Bryan
Brazos County
Lions Club
Episcopal Parish House
C. M. Degelia
Steele’s Store
W. H. Buchanan
Kurten
W. C. Hill
Edge
A. J. Edwards
Millican
E. A. Peters
Harvey
E. W. Murray
Steep Hollow
Walter
Grand Rapids Wins National Charleston Contest Honors
Chicago February 10 Grand Rapid Michigan emerges as Charleston capital after its steppers Miss Louise Sullivan aged 18 and J F Sullivan aged 20 the only brother and sister pair entered take first honors in the national contest Twenty eight cities sent representatives to the event in Chicago today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Grand Rapid
Michigan
Charleston
Louise Sullivan
J. F. Sullivan
Wurzbach seeks $14.9 million for army aviation training in Texas
Representative Wurzbach proposes $14,875,272 in bills for army aviation training plants in Texas. About $8,017,500 would fund additional housing for the Second Division at Fort Sam Houston, and $6,857,772 would develop air service training at San Antonio, Brooks Field, Kelly Field, and an intermediate depot over five years. The House also approves $1,000,000 to continue moving the army air service experimental plant from McCook Field to Wright Field in Dayton, Ohio.
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Washington
Texas
Wurzbach
Army
Fort Sam Houston
Air Service
San Antonio
Brooks Field
Kelly Field
Army Air Service Experimental Plant
McCook Field
Wright Field
Dayton
Ohio
Board Stewards Of Methodists Met On Tuesday
The Board of Stewards of the First Methodist Church met in the church rooms for a regular monthly session. The church affairs were in good shape and offerings were flowing well with a revival tentatively set for March 7. Attendees included John Hunt W K Gibbs R M Dansby J S Caldwell Dr W H Lawrence Dr J N Goodwin R C Franks Dr John W Black C R Gardner Hiram Downard Wilson Bradley J M Lawrence Jr C E Jenkins T A Adams E J Jenkins and Allister Waldrop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Black
C. R. Gardner
Hiram Downard
Wilson Bradley
J. M. Lawrence, Jr
C. E. Jenkins
T .A. Adams
E. J. Jenkins
Stewards
R. E. Dansby
Allister Waldrop
Federal Oil Conservation Board Opens Public Hearings
Secretary of Interior Work opens hearings in Washington inviting petroleum industry experts to help complete a stock-taking of U S oil resources. The board includes the Secretaries of War Navy Commerce alongside the Interior Secretary.
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Petroleum
President Coolidge
Federal Oil Conservation Board
Associated Press
Washington
Secretary of
Interior Work
Work
Calvin Coolidge
Secretary of Interior
Secretaries of War, Navy and Commerce
Attorney General Official Seen in Bryan on Felker Case
The Eagle reports Attorney General Dan Moody’s office in Austin has Clifford Stone in Bryan for grand jury business. Stone is connected to the Charles A Felker investigation over shortages at the Texas A and M Experiment Station and College accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Eagle
Clifford Stone
Dan Moody
Austin
Bryan
Charles A. Felker
Felker
Experiment Station
M. College of Texas
Keen Competition Between A M s of Texas Oklahoma
Fort Worth reports a fierce battle brewing between Texas and Oklahoma A M students in the livestock judging contests for the Swift cup. The rival teams from the two universities prepare for the Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock Show to be held March 6 to 13, promising top talent and high stakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas
Oklahoma
Bryan Reading Club Chicken Dinner Raises Funds
The Bryan Reading Club raised 50 dollars for the club scholarship plan after a chicken dinner served at the Knights of Pythias Hall last Saturday noon. The club budgets funds each year to cover expenses for an annual scholarship awarded to a deserving girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Reading Club
Knights of Pythias Hall
Reading Club
A and M College Expected to Seek New Armory and Dormitories
A and M College plans to ask the State Board of Control for a fire-proof armory library and new dormitory buildings. R B Walthall and W T Gaston from Austin are inspecting facilities at College Station to gauge next biennial budget needs.
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A. & M. College
United States
R. B. Walthall
State Board of Control
W. T. Gaston
College Station
Walthall
Austin
A. and M
A. and M. College
Ferguson
Bryan
Texas
Bryar
Messrs
Gaston
T. O. Walton
Prairie View
Huntsville
A. and
Terracing Demonstrations Finish on Two Harvey Farms
County Agent C. L. Benson led terracing demonstrations on the J. M. Kincannon and Will Jones farms in Harvey community. The projects covered about 50 acres on each farm and aimed to show terracing as a defense against soil erosion on rolling farmland. The event emphasized practical value to farmers paying taxes on property valued around $1,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Benson
J. M. Kincannon
Will Jones
Harvey
Vernon Man Convicted in Odell Murder Case
John Hoiner was found guilty of murdering Arlie Grain at Odell on January 24 and received a 99 year sentence in the State penitentiary by a district court jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Vernon
John Hoiner
Arlie Grain
Odell
State
Pure Food Shop Sold to Judge J. W. Hamilton
The Pure Food Shop on North Main Street is sold to Judge J. W. Hamilton of Bryan. Former proprietor Austin Stuart will collect accounts and then study food specialization in Denver. Friends predict success for Hamilton who is known for honesty and integrity.
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North Main Street
J. W. Hamilton
Austin Stuart
Judge Hamilton
Bryan
Brazos
Stuart
Denver
The
Eagle
Pure Food
Covey’s Boy Hurt After Running Into Auto Near School
Albert Byron Covey, a pupil, lost part of two teeth when he was knocked down by a car driven by Mrs. J. S. Doane of the Hotel Bryan. He ran into the street at noon as school dismissed during the noon intermission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Byron Covey
J. S. Doane
Bryan Wa
Fine Meeting of Bryan Volunteer Fire Department
The Bryan Volunteer Fire Department held its regular monthly meeting last night with all but one member present. Chief C. E. Jenkins presided. two new members Ray Pippin and Reagan Warren joined from the city electrical department. Visitor J. Bryan Miller attended as discussions covered future city fire department improvements and service. The session was praised as one of the best in years for its progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Alice Ball House Rebuilt After Fire Damage
The home of Mrs. Alice Ball on Baker Avenue, ruined by fire, is being rebuilt with the old plans plus improvements. Ball and family reside at Thomas Cottage on College Avenue during construction.
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Alice Ball
Baker Avenue
Ball
Thomas Cottage
College Avenue
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C.I.A
Finance Committee
Dansby
J. M. Rains
F. M. Raisa
Joe Yeager
Mississippi
A. B. Goodman
University OF Texas
Smother Blayney
Woman's Auxiliary
Workers’ Council of the County
Bryan Lions Club
Grand Rapids
Methodists
Ever Fe
A.m.’S of
Texas-Oklahoma
J. E. Covey
Bryan Volunteer Fire Department
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