Miss Mary Locke Elected President of Tabor Welfare Club
The Tabor Welfare Club held a Friday night meeting on February 12 electing Miss Mary Locke as president for the coming year. Other officers include Miss Susie Benbow secretary John H White Jr Charlie Locke Mrs W G Colson and Miss Maggie Benbow program committee. A hog calling contest awarded Chester Kirby first prize a box of chewing gum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Locke
Tabor
W. G. Colson
John Barnes
Walter Armstrong
C. L. Benson
Chester Kirby
Oscar Wilson
Bryan
Mattie Hall
Margaret
Delmarae Alexander
Brazos County A M Club Meeting Highlights Aggie Ties
Brazos County A M Club met Friday noon in the mess hall annex with President F. E. Lichte in charge and T. A. Manson presenting the program. J. C. Dykes spoke on athletic coaching at Stephenville and the role of the Interscholastic League. Sam E. Eberstadt of the Bryan Chamber of Commerce gave a history of local support for the Aggie institution, noting the chamber’s willingness to help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. EB. Lichte
Brazos County
A. and M. Club
Mess Hall
T. A. Manson
Aggieland Orchestra
Aggie
Spirit of
Aggieland
Cadet Mims
W. A. Duncan
Lichte
Munson
J. C. Dykes
Junior Allege
Stephenville
A. and M. College
Austin
Sam E. Eberstadt
Bryan and Brazos County
M. Col.ve
Brazos County Chamber of Commerce
Bryan
Bryan Chamber of Commerce
Walter Wipprecht
W. R. Smitham
BE. R. Alexander
J. P. Buck
J. T. L. McNew
R. P. Ward
C. C. Yates
Edwin EF. Aldridge
H. Schmidt
M. M. Daugherty
C. E. Finley
E. Eberstadt
G. A. Long
Frank M. Lyle
G. L. Crawford
J. F. Longley
Sterling C. Evans
Jnc. T. Egan
A. L. Ward
Hi. H. Williamson
H. E. Randolph
J. Cc. Dykes
C. H. Winkler
Crawford
J. A. Peterson
T. A. Munson
F. E. Lichte
H. D. Cuykendall
Bryan Eagle
Giant mammoth unearthed near College Station named Mammoth Francisci
Special to the Eagle reports Dr. Mark Francis dean of the School of Veterinary Medicine unearthed a new giant mammoth species in Texas near College Station. The fossil now known as Mammoth Francisci is exhibited in the College museum after removal from its ancient beds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Plains of
Texas
Mark Francis
School of Veterinary Medicine
Mammoth Francisci
College Museum
Funeral Services for H. V. Shields Held in Bryan
Funeral services for H. V. Shields were conducted Sunday afternoon at 2 40 in the McCulloch Gordon Chapel with Rev. S. M. Bird officiating. Interment followed in Bryan City Cemetery. Survivors include two sisters Mrs Edgar Shields of Hermannville Miss and Mrs M M Spears of Mayersville Miss along with a sister in law Mrs W E Shields and several nieces and nephews who lived in Bryan from 1895 to 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. Shields
Bryan Hospital
Old Rock
McCulloch-Gordon Chapel
Bryan
M. M. Spears
Mayersville
Marie Shields
J. M. Caldwell
C E Society of Free Baptists Hold A Social
The Christian Endeavor Society of the Free Baptist church held a social in the Sunday school rooms on West 27th street Friday at 7 30 p.m. President H P Spencer directed the program and many couples and individuals attended including Mr Mrs Harry Edge Mr Mrs Eric Fletcher Mr Mrs Parker Carroll Mr Mrs Jack Bullard Mr Mrs D D Waskinder Mr Mrs Earl Tatum Mr Mrs Walter Holmes and several single members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Society of the Free Baptist Church
West 27Th Street
H. P. Spencer
Harry
Earl Tatum
Walter Holmes
Charles Wheeler
Lilly Belle Gilpin
Fannie Brown
Elizabeth Holmes
Theodore Thompson
Arthur Carter
Susie Ferrguson
Della Wooten
Wixon Notes Visitors and School Additions
Fritz Keh lenbrink and family of Kurten visited A. H. Keller Sunday. Jim Beard of Bryan visited Earnest Beard’s family. L. Sample returns to West Texas roots. Wixon school reports three new pupils Earnest Sample Henry Sample Claude Wayne Rosier. Birthday party for Leona Keller and teacher Mrs D J McDonald on February 3. Allen Broadway recovering after two weeks ill. Mary and Annie Melasky visited February 9. Cecil Rosier Reynolds Franze listed among sick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wixon
Fritz Kehlenbrink
Kurten
A. H. Keller
Jim Beard
Bryan
Earnest Beard
L. Sample
West Texas
Earnest
Henry Sample
Claude Wayne Rosier
Leona Keller
D. J. Mc- Donald
Mc- Donald
Allen Broadway
Mary
Annie Melasky
Cecil Rosier
Reynolds Franze
Judges honored at Franklin banquet by local officials
Sheriff Sandifer hosted a Friday banquet with honored guests Judge W C Davis of Bryan Judge J Felton Lane and Joe Reid of Hearne and Judge Joe Y McNutt of this city. A splendid feast was reported with officials said to have enjoyed the spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Sandifer
W. C. Davis
Bryan
J. Felton Lane
Joe Reid
Hearne
Joe Y. McNutt
Franklin
Texan
City Commission approves electric rate reform in Bryan
Bryan City Commission last night adopted a new range and power rate plan while eliminating light meter charges. The change, effective between February 20 and March 20, lowers bills by removing a 25 cent monthly meter rental and adds a 50 KWH block on a $2.50 minimum. Other actions included codifying ordinances, addressing Stephan Ice Plant rates, and scheduling a February 22 Firemen's Banquet for the Bryan Volunteer Fire Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
City Commission
F. L. Henderson
J. Bryan Miller
Guy Bittle
H. O. Ferguson
Stephan
Public Utilities
Co. L. Eden
Meyers
Bryan Volunteer Fire Department
L. L. McInnis
C. E. Jenkins
A. K. Brown
A. D. Graham
Birthday Party for Master Walter McGregor
On Monday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Walter McGregor of Union Hill a group of children celebrated Master Walter McGregor turning four. The party featured marble carrying and pinning the donkey tail on a board with a cake and refreshments afterward. Attendees included Gwendolyn Youngblood Simmie Wheeler Virgil Phipps Vernon Snyder Ruth Robertson Fannie Mae Carroll J A Higgins and siblings Dorothy Ruth McGregor Walter McGregor Jr and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter McGregor
Union Hill
McGregor
Gwendolyn Youngblood
Simmie Wheeler
Virgil Phipps
Vernon Snyder
Johnnie del Carroll
Jack and
Ruth Robertson
Fannie Mae Carroll
J. A. Higgins
Gwendolyn
Ben, Jr
Youngblood
Dorothy Ruth McGregor
Walter McGregor, Jr
Tabor Cagers Are Declared County Champs
The Tabor high basketball team won the Brazos county championship after a series against College Consolidated and Bryan. The lineup includes Sam Walker captain Ervin Lawless Connelly Wilson George Broach Chariton Cooper Curtis Elliott with W G Colson as coach and Sherman Walker assistant. They planned to attend the interscholastic meet in Huntsville and held a victory banquet at coach Colson's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabor High
Brazos County
College Consolidated School
Allen Academy
College Consolidted
Bryan
Tabor
Sam Walker
Ervin Lawless
Connelly Wilson
George Broach
Chariton Cooper
Curtis Elliott
Broach
W. G. Colson
Sherman Walker
Huntsville
Colson
Girls' Club Meeting At Steele's Store Leads Work Session
Steele's Store February 13. The girls club met Friday with Miss Abbie Sevier county home demonstration agent and Miss Ruby Wallin club leader. Members brought work and learned new techniques. Nearly all members attended. Next meeting set for February 10. Betty Varisco reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Eagle
Steele’s
Abbie Sevier
Ruby Wallin
West Side P T A Plans February Rumage Sale
The February meeting of the West Side Parent Teachers Association discussed a rumage sale planned for Saturday February 20 after a depleted treasury. New members Mrs J W Sandifer Mrs J C Janeik and Mrs Brock joined. Mr Bethany praised recently purchased maps and the group noted tree replacements on the curbs while grades competed in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
Parent Teachers’ Association
Bethany
J. W. Sandifer
J. C. Janeik
Brock
Mra
A. P. Swallow
Ways and Means
John M Powers Died After Illness in Steep Hollow
John M Powers aged 70 died Saturday at 9 50 am at his daughter Mrs T E Bullock home in Steep Hollow after a two weeks illness from apoplexy first attack New Year s Day and second one fatal He was born May 17 1856 in Brages Alabama and married Laura Hall in 1879 The couple moved from Brazos county to Old Bethel Nacogdoches Orange and Steep Hollow He leaves two children from first marriage C P Powers and Mrs T E Bullock and three from second marriage W F Powers Carl Powers and Mrs Edwin Wallett Funeral was Sunday at 11 am Old Bethel Cemetery conducted by Rev J W Handy He belonged to the W O W and Christian Church and had many friends in the old Bethel area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joh M. Powers
T. E. Bullock
Steep Hollow
Mr. Powers
Brages
Alabama
Laura Hall
Old Bethel
Brazos County
Nacogdoches
Orange
Anend
Powers
Bryan
Laura Low
C. P. Powers
T.E Bullock
W. F. Powers
Webster
Carl Powers
Edwin Wallett
Old Bethel Cemetery
J. W. Handy
The
Christian Church
Stop That Itching with Blue Star Remedy
Ad promises a jar of Blue Star Remedy to cure eczema itch and skin sores for children and adults. Claims quick relief, does not stain clothing, and has a pleasant odor. Mentions use on poison oak ring worm tetter and old sores. Includes brand names ROMAN and VICK and a guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VICK
Consolidated Orchestra Hosts 40 Minute Assembly
The Consolidated high school orchestra, led by Mrs. E W Chaney, performed a 40 minute concert before the assembly. Verdi's Triumphal March from Aida drew strong applause. The group includes Dick Conner, Paul Siecke, Tom Bagley, L M Gandy, and Hattie Herm. A beginner violin class was organized to enlarge the orchestra with weekly lessons by a visiting master, reducing violin lesson costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consolidated High School Orchestra
E. W. Chaney
Verdi
D. C. McIntosh
Dick Conner
Paul Siecke
Tom Bagley
L. M. Gandy
Hattie Herm
J. B. Maddy
University School of Music
Ann Arbor Michigan
Music Bulletin
Fire destroys Dansby home on North Washington Street
A fire before noon completely burned the Dansby residence on North Washington Street with most contents lost. Chief Martin spotted the blaze near the porch eaves, alerted the alarm, and firefighters prevented spread to nearby homes amid high winds and limited insurance coverage estimated at about six thousand dollars. The Dansbys have relocated to the Lewis House next to Rev Hollomon’s residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ddie Dansby
Washington Street
W. S. Martin
Lois Martin
D. Paul Dansby
Danbys
Lewis
Mrs McDowell Heads Officers' Club in Benefit Association
Officers of the Woman's Benefit Association formed an officers club at Mrs J R Wrights home. Mrs H B McDowell was elected president with Mrs A D Graham as vice president and Mrs Forrest Jones as secretary. The group shared a refreshment plate after the meeting with attendees listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Benefit Association
J. R. Wright
the Order
H. B. McDowell
A. D. Graham
Forrest Jones
Mesdames
A B. Graham
Nettie
Art Prints Exhibit at East Side School Draws Community
The East Side School PTA hosts a two week art prints exhibit in the gym, featuring masterworks loaned by the Colonial Art Company of Oklahoma City. Mrs. Egbert Jones oversees the event with help from Mrs. Hopkins of College. Ten cent admission supports packing and express costs. volunteers explain paintings and artist life daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teachers Association
East Side
Colonial Art Company
Oklahoma City
Texas
Egbert Jones
Bryan
Jones
Hopkins
College
Missouri
Niece of Oak McKenzie Appears in Waco Piano Recital
Hon and Mrs Oak McKenzie returned from Waco where they visited their niece Miss Dorothy Green of Beardstown Ill who performed in a piano recital in Waco Miss Green arrived two days before her engagement and stayed a weekend with the McKenzie family before returning by car to Waco
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hon
Oak McKenzie
Waco
Dorothy Green
Beardstown
Ill
Miss Green
Bryan
Bankers, Colleges and County Agents Work Together
Clarence Ousley urges bankers and business groups to ally with agricultural colleges and county agents for a South wide plan to boost farming. He promotes Better cotton on fewer acres and more feed on more acres for 1926, cites reduced cotton exports, boll weevil concerns, and the need to reduce dependence on cotton for subsistence and debt payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Ousley
Memphis
Tenn
Texas Safe Farming Association
South
Atlanta
Bankers’ Association
Chambers of Commerce
Texas
Bates
Brilliant young pianist Green draws praise across the South
Green, a 17 year old pianist from Beardstown Illinois, has earned strong reviews from critics from the North and South. After graduating in June 1925 she began a three month engagement on the Chath Itwuqua platform and now tours the Southern States, noted for her refined piano work. She is described as a daughter of Miss MecKenzie's sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green
Beardstown
Miss Green
Mr. MecKenzie
Negro Farmers Meet to Elect Officers in Brazos County
The County Council of Agriculture formed by Brazos County colored farmers will meet February 20 at 1 30 pm at the Bryan colored school house to elect officers for the year, plan the negro annual agricultural fair, and raise funds to supplement the county agent salary. Current officers are William Kembrough president and Prof E A Kemp secretary. State Leader C H Waller and district agent H S Estelle from Prairie View Normal are expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Council of Agriculture
Brazos County
Bryan
William Kembrough
E. A. Kemp
C. H. Waller
H. 5. Estelle
Prairie View Normal
Colored School
Hempstead
A. and M. College
How Doctors Treat Colds and the Flu Calotabs Ad
Physicians and druggists now recommend Calotabs to break up a cold or shorten grippe influenza sore throat or tonsillitis. One or two Calotabs at bedtime with water purify the system without salts nausea or appetite interference. Morning cold gone and appetite restored. Family package 35 cents with directions.
Judge W C Robinson Dies At 63 In Houston Home
Judge W C Robinson of the Criminal District Court Houston died suddenly at his home at age 63. He was among the first judges in the region to call for an investigation of the Ku Klux Klan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Robinson
Houston
Associated Press
W. C. Robinson
Criminal District Court
Robinson
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A.M
H. V. Shields
C. E. Society of Free Baptists
Eagle Printing Company
Community News
Noles
Smith Drug CO
Girls’ Club of Steele’s Store
Rae We
John M. Powers
A. & M. Consolidated
Paul Dansby
W.W. S. Martin
McDowell
Officers
East Side School
Bankers, Colleges and Coun
Cardus
Ora Carlile
Troup, Texas
Bryan Cotton Oil & Fertilizer Co
Tlome
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