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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1926
Page
4
County Agent C L Benson presents 4-H club notes and farm news highlighting fertilizer mixtures for Brazos soils, guidance from Dr. G S Fraps on fertilizer use, and ideas to boost farm profits through soil humus, crop rotation, and community contests. Prizes motivate boys and girls, tenants, and landlords, with emphasis on cotton, feed crops, and the Howell Lumber contest.
The Past Week’s high temperatures ranged from 61 to 79 degrees with no rainfall. Minimums varied from 39 to 61 degrees, producing a 40 degree maximum temperature range. Readings recorded by the Division of Entomology under F L Thomas show consistent highs amid a chilly Tuesday low.
The jury list for the third week of district court reports for Monday morning February 22. Names include R. R. Ball J. L. Lloyd B. F. Lloyd J. A. Fickey R. J. Halbrook and others such as J. H. Conway August Straub Robin Lange George Nash C. P. Powers Paul Holubec Ed Hlrd licka W. L. McCulloch and B. L. Risinger.
Steep Hollow on February 16 reports Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Foster hosting a family gathering with relatives visiting from nearby areas. The notice notes a cordial community event at their home.
The week end featured Allen Hopkins and family from Huntsville. Frank Worsham and wife visited his mother Mrs. Worsham in Bryan. Our Community Club gathers Friday night February 19 with invitations for all. Mrs. Foster and family visited Mr and Mrs Reuben Sample in Bryan Sunday. The community notes the passing of Mr John Powers with condolences.
The death of Mattye Carter at the Carter home in Reliance is reported with interment in Reliance cemetery. Services were led by Rev. A. C. Bracewell. the congregation at Reliance Baptist Church drew a large crowd. Also noted are birthday celebrations for Mrs. Jones and Pastor Bracewell, visits from relatives, and remarks on community hospitality and young people showing appreciation.
The writer argues cotton farming is a hard game, worse without Christian Science, noting Arkansas farmers face debt, shrinking bank credit, and a shift to noncotton profits. He mocks rapid living and forecasts of future labor shifts, urging thrift and skepticism toward bonds, with a satirical offer to lend money for frivolities.
Sunday visits cover many area families including Hicks Shealy Thomp son Moran Risinger Pilgreen and Lloyds. A motion invites Rev. Thompson of Bryan to preach next Sunday at 11 am. A B Y P U training school starts March 8 at Reliance with Rev J J Pipkin teaching. meeting at 3 30 pm invites all ages.
County Superintendent D. J. McDonald requests anyone with accounts against county school districts to present them by March first for settlement. Payments in full or a reckoning will be arranged.
Social events plus a county basketball finale highlight a busy period. Prizes at a dog calling contest went to Chester Kirby first and Oscar Wilson second, each receiving gum boxes. a basketball game saw Tabor beat Consolidated 17 to 9 for the county title. Families and neighbors share visits, illness recovery, and regular gatherings across Bryan and nearby communities.
Rah Rah Tabor downed Bryan in a quick court battle on Tabor’s floor. Conlee Wilson made a flying trip to Bryan. Marvin Lawless of Kurten attended the program. Tabor Welfare Club elected new officers led by President Mary Locke and Secretary Susie Benbow for the coming year.
Edge News reports several local visits with Normangee families stopping by Edge for relatives. Social gatherings include a Valentine party hosted by L C Courtney for Edge High School students and a tea in honor of Grace McDonald and Inez Corgie. Lester Moore and Rachael Cabaniss wed quietly at Reverend Handy’s Steep Hollow home.
Texas expert Dr. G S Fraps says cottonseed meal can be a cost effective fertilizer when prices fall below its fertilizing value. He details mixtures with acid phosphate and potash, notes off color meal is acceptable, and discusses when to use the product versus feed. Local school events and community notices follow, including a Valentine party and a church wedding in Bryan.
Miss Florence Satterwhite traveled to Crockett to visit relatives last weekend. Eugene Beard from Kurten visited Edge on Sunday. Glady Cross of Tabor visited Miss Hazel Moore Sunday. Albert Leighman of Bryan spent the weekend with relatives here. Rev. G. C. House conducted his monthly appointment Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. George Outlaw of Bryan were guests of Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Moore Sunday. Maude Moore of Bryan spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Moore. Alice Thompson and F. O. Roberts weekend visitors of Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Courtney.
Sun shines on Wheelock as Rev House fills regular appointment. Local visits include Ollie Brock Telman Margin Hearne Bryan trips. Students note basketball games and upcoming plays. Literary Society program set for Feb 22 and senior junior play slated for Feb 26.
A local note from BIL DAD says Miss Newton stays focused despite dilation and the group plans to practice for the upcoming track meet aiming to win several honors.
Tabor's club girls met at 1 30 Monday February 15 in the auditorium. President Annie Locke led the session with all members present and one new member joining. Effie Rice reported minutes and sewing progress under Miss Sevier as plans for the next meeting were laid.
The Club Girls of King's Highway met on the tenth with all members present and three new members joining. Reports on club work this year were favorable and interest continues to grow at each gathering.
A quiet ceremony in Bryan joined Lena Andrews and Jack Anders of Bryan in marriage. The couple plans a brief stay there before a honeymoon in Abilene and a new home in Wichita Falls Texas. The same issue notes Steele's Store first basketball games against Mumford with girls 10 11 and boys 0 82 losses despite solid effort.
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