Blair Urged Project to Improve College Road Work to Start Soon
J J Blair engineer in charge of Division No 17 announced the plan to smooth and retop College Road between Bryan and College Station within thirty days. The project, ranked No 1 by Blair, has $10 015 29 set aside and about 2000 per mile available for a first class retopping and foundational work. The effort ties into improvements from Bryan to Hearne with broader highway work toward Houston as bond‑driven progress continues.
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College Road
Bryan
College Station
J. J. Blair
Gibb Gilchrist
State Highway Commission
Blair
Bryan- Houston
Grimes County
College
Benchley
Hearne
No.21
Madison
Navasota
Future Farmers Organize at A M College
The first collegiate Future Farmers of America chapter in Texas was organized at A M College with 28 senior agricultural education students. The Winkler chapter aims to train seniors to start FFA chapters for high school vocational agriculture. Officers include D H Taylor president and W H Jones vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Future Farmers of America
Texas
A. & M. College of Texas
C. H. Winkler
School of
Winkler
D. H. Taylor
Victoria
W. H. Jones
Granbury
H. M. Carter
Stephenville
J. H. Taylor
Dublin
O. J. Orton
Bellevue
H. G. Rylander
Buda
J. M. Cooper
D. ©. Dykes
Texas Future Farmers of America Chapter Advisers Named
The Texas Association of Future Farmers of America named advisers for the chapter. The Future Farmers movement began in July 1928 at College Station during a state conference of vocational agriculture teachers. In its first year 112 local chapters formed statewide. now 182 chapters with 4500 members. The Future Farmer News is published monthly by the state adviser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Association of Future Farmers of America
Future Farmers Movement In
Texas
College Station
Future Farmer News
Interscholastic County Officers to Meet Saturday
At the request of C. M. Bethany, director general of the Inter scholastic League of Brazos County, a meeting has been called for Saturday morning at 10 o'clock by County Superintendent D. J. McDonald. The gathering in his office will discuss county school activities under the League. Attending officials include W. D. Bunting Kurten athletics, Miss Ruby Jenkins Smetana debates, E. M. Sory Steele's Store declamation, B. L. Henderson Smetana picture memory, Miss Bertha Walker Taber spelling, Mrs. W. F. Neeley Bryan essay writing, Miss Carrington Bryan music memory, and H. R. Gross A and M Consolidated school extemporaneous speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Bethany
Interscholastic League of
Brazos County
D. J. McDonald
W. D. Bunting
Kurten
Ruby Jenkins
Smetana
E. M. Sory
Steele's Store
B. L. Henderson
Bertha Walker
Taber
W. EF. Neeley
Bryan
Carrington
H. R. Gross
A. and
M. Consolidated School
Creath Brazos Workers Council Meets in February Session
The Creath-Brazos Baptist Association Workers Council met in Navasota at First Baptist with about 150 attendees. Representatives from Bryan, College Avenue, Montgomery, Iola, Madisonville, Anderson, Waller, Friendship, Normangee, Navasota, Pine Island and Millican heard talks on Sunday school growth and enlargement, heard from Upshur on prohibition, and heard a soul winning address by T A Gray. A turkey dinner was served by the Navasota Woman's Missionary Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Workers Council of Creath-Brazos Baptist Association
First Baptist
Navasota
Bryan First Church
College Avenue
Montgomery
Iola
Madisonville
Anderson
Waller
Friendship
Normangee
Pine Island
Millican
Association
Keefer
J. A. Hosea
H P. Black
Bryan
A. M. Wester
G. S. Hopkins
Dallas
Texas
Baptist State Board
Roy S. Hollomen
P. S. Park
L. N. Yeager
LD. W. Upshur
Georgia
Congressman Upshur
T. A. Gray
Baptist Church
Reserve Officers Form Local Chapter at College Station
At the last troop school held in the Military Science building at College Station on the first and third Wednesday nights, a local Chapter of the Reserve Officers Association of the United States was organized. Officers elected were FE Howell president FP G Anderson vice president M J Birdwell first lieutenant Omega H R Brayten Toney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reserve Officers
Military Science
College Station
Reserve Officers Association of the United States
FE. J. Howell
360Th Infantry
FP. G. Anderson
FP. A
M. J. Birdwell
860Th Infantry
Omega
H. R. Brayten
Toney
Court Opens for Six Weeks to Tackle Prohibition Violations
The February term of Brazos County district court convened for six weeks with Judge W. C. Davis presiding. The grand jury, led by Claude Morgan, is directed to probe violations of anti liquor laws and to protect students at A and M College and Allen Academy, amid a docket of many civil cases and a push for enforcement.
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Pram Mondey
District Court
W. C. Davis
Claude Morgan
W. P. Trant
Door
C. L. Baker
Horace Reed
Henry Koontz
Will Conrad
J. L. Hensarling
Bob McFerrin
H. P. Franklin
J. O. Orr
Arch Smith
Dp. D. Jolly
J. M. Bolmanski
Grand Jury
Davis
Blackstone
Texas
Brazos J County
United States
Brazos County
A. and M. College
Allen Academy
Bryan editor to spend week in Arkansas
J R Stanford editor for Southern Agriculturist and Bryan chamber head left for Little Rock and Fayetteville Ark to gather data for a story on the State Agricultural College of Arkansas. He will tour northern Arkansas next week and speak to Rotary clubs and chambers of commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J, RB
Stanford
Texas
Southern Agriculturist
Bryan and Brazos County
Allen Cadets Plan Steep Hollow Program
W. Alexander leads a group of Allen Academy boys to present an entertainment program at Steep Hollow school house Friday night at 7:30. Admission is free and the public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. ©. Alexander
Allen Academy
Steep Hollow
Texas Lovers Seek Mexican Marriages to dodge Texas Three Day Law
Rev. Arthur A. Hyde recalls Texas couples who travel to Mexico City for marriage, where civil and church rites can be arranged with lower costs. He notes delays finding a qualifying Protestant minister and contrasts the total expense of Mexico ceremonies with Texas license fees. He jokes that Texans still face three days’ notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Arthur A. Hyde
First Christian Church
Lone Star
Hyde
Mexico City
States
Mexico
Rev
Agriculture C C Committee Plans For Brazos County Farm Work
The Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce agriculture committee met at County Agent C L Beason’s home to review last year and outline this year’s Texas A and M farm program emphasis. It highlighted seed planting, reduced food imports, a live-at-home focus, pasture expansion with seed support for up to twenty farmers, and canning equipment plans. It also discussed inviting farmers to lunch with directors to discuss cooperation and future projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agriculture Committee
Bryan and Brazos County
Brazos County
Chamber of Commerce
District Deputy Visits Bryan OES Lodge For Installation
Mrs Lois Anderson district deputy for District 4 Order of the Eastern Star Texas visited Bryan Chapter No 222 OES at the Masonic building. The meeting featured initiations with officers including Matron M R Bentley Oak McKenzie and Conductress N J McCullough. A social hour followed the formal close with a refishment plate served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Anderson
Calvert
Order of the Eastern Star
Texas
Bryan
KE. S
Masonic Building
M. R. Bentley
Oak McKenzie
W. D. Lloyd
J. Clifton Hotard
N. J. McCullough
M. M. Erskine
Lalla Dean Randolph
T. Hal Haltom
Marshal
J. L. Wright
Rosa Stubenrauch
Ada
Dee Worsham
Ruth
M.swain
Esther
Frank Brown
Martha
Electa
Fred L. Sloop
Warder
H. P. Smith
Sentinel
Garret Plan Proposed to Curb Cotton Acreage
The southern cotton industry faces a collapse with carryovers of 4.5 million bales in 1929 and 9 million in 1930 31. Leaders urge a 25 percent five year reduction across farms, backed by bankers pledging cooperation to protect growers and stabilize prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Cotton
South
Zene
Southern Cotton Reduction Association
Southern Banks Back Cotton Reduction Plan For South
Banking boards across the Southern States endorse the Southern Cotton Reduction Association. Fieldmen work to gain bank support to cut cotton acreage by 25 percent, aiming to boost cotton prices and farmer purchasing power by about 500 million dollars annually, signaling a new era of agricultural equality and regional prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Southern Cotton Reduction Association
Plan to Grow Melons Aims to Rebuild Local Market
In Lewisville Denton County farmers plant about 500 acres of melons to offset cotton losses. A watermelon association led by J R Forbes forms to educate on cultivation and build a local market while a cantaloupe project sponsored by a marketing firm secures over two thirds of required acreage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewisville
Denton County
J. R. Forbes
Many Teams Entered In Tenpin Tournament
Galveston February 11. More than 75 teams from eight cities have entered the Texas Tenpin Association tournament to begin April 19 at the Elks Club alleys. Cities entered include San Antonio 25 Houston 20 Austin 12 Galveston 10 Brenham 6 Converse 2 Selms 2 New Braunfels 6. About 500 players expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Texas Tenpin Association
Elks Club
San Antonio
Houston
Austin
Brenham
Converse
Selms
New Braunfels
Lions Club Plans Special Program in Cameron
A Cameron Lions Club committee led by Fred Hale was appointed to prepare a special program. Hale reported that the initially planned program was not suitable and a revised plan is being developed. A large local Lions delegation and their wives attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ev On Lions Club
Cameron
Fred Hale
Bill Wimberly
Henry Locke
A. S. Ware
Arenes
Coster
Tom
Bowman Community Club and Sponsors Host Rural Chairman Event
Charles Edge and Brazos A. Varisco chaired committees sponsoring Bowman and Steve Community Clubs. Judge W. C. Davis and Rev. J. Harris attended as guests along with President Jones and Lee Franks. Lions present included Bell, E R Bryant, Harry L. Durham, F D Fuller, C E G Fred Hale, Lamar Jones, Joe Kaplan, Morris Schulman, and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Edge
Bowman Community Club
Brazos A. Varisco
Steve
W. C. Davis
Rev. J. Harris
Jones
Lee Franks
Lions
Bell
E. R. Bryant
D. Paul Day
Harry L. Durham
H. O. Muson
F. D. Fuller
R. C. J. C. Goldsmith
C. E. G Fred Hale
W. S. Howell
S54
Hoyle
C. B. Holzman
Lamar Jones
Joe Kaplan
He v
S. Locke
Capt
E. L. Lyons
Re. McDaniels
Jess B. McGee
As S. Myers
Ben H. Noel
W. & Faulson
C. C. Redding
CG. Searcy
Morris Schulman
J. Cowkter Smith
Bryan club promotes Business and Professional Women week
The Bryan area observes Business and Professional Woman's Week from March 8 to March 14 with local clubs forming committees for education health civic welfare and other local activities. A special Bryan Daily Eagle section on March 11 will cover group objectives and cooperation with state and national federations along with an essay contest for Bryan public schools awarding a local prize.
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P. W
Bryan Daily Eagle
Federations of Business and
Professional Woman's Clubs
America
Public Schools of
Bryan
Casay
Moody Portrait Proposal Aims $400 Portrait of Gov Moody
Austin February 11 U The enaite Tuesday passed a resolution by Miss Margie Neal of Carthage requesting up to $400 be spent to commission a portrait of former Gov Dan Moody. The portrait would be mounted in the rotunda of the state capitol.
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Austin
Margie Neal
Carthage
Dan Moody
Kurten Woman III Undergoes Morning Operation
Mrs. Fritttans a Kurten telephone operator at the Kurten telephone office had an operation at a local hospital this morning Fridel of Kurten will a place of Mrs Hans in the telephone office during her absence The Eagle will pay you cash for Clean White Cotton.
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Eagie
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A-M
Creath-Brazos Workers Council
Will K. Gibbs
Griff Cloud
Jesse Gammon
F. A. Bunting
P. J. Winter
Joe Howard
Prank Braczyk
Carl Cele
Joe Locke
Ron Francis
Chas Presnal
Johnny Seasta
Joe Opersteiy
Schultz
Frank Matejka
Frank Wymola
Otto Seaman
Hendrix Conway
Clarence Saxon
B. L. Risinger
W. J. Riley
Walter Bullock
Coley Powers
Joe Barnett
John S. Caldwell
W. W. Hall
Fred Cavitt
T. K. Lawrence
Travis Bryan
Edgar Jones
Theodore Krenek
Pete J. Vitopil Jr
Paul Dansby
W. L. Dowling
M. Merskine
Lige Lindsey
Geo. Stephan
Garland Stuckey
Ht. C. Franks
A. G. Syptak
Earl Tatum
F. J. Vitopil
D. D. Vasbinder
Morgan Smith
Lonnie Skelton
M. W. Sims
J. M. Riley
L. D. Griffin
John Stabler
Henry Schovassa
Chas. Payne
A. Corgey
J. B. Rozier
F. M. Nicols
FE. T. Benbow
Frank Opierstein
Otto Plagan
Louis Klintworth
D. L. Peters
Philip Note
Ross Banana
J. D. Williams
FE. J. Beard
John Roth
R. R. Ball
C. J. Gorzycki
J.P. Casey
W.C. Hutton
John Stockton
Emory Smith
Arkansas
Agriculture C. C. Committee
H. H. William Leon
L. Benson
RK. W. Crenshaw
J. B Priddy
KR. EB. Karper
J. Webb Howell
Travis B. Bryan
C. N. ‘Stanford Os Wa
KE. Jones
J. E. W. BR. McCullough
Bryan Oes
J.c.penney
Importange
Bryan Business
Moody
Kurten Woman III
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