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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1931
Page
5
Funeral services were held today for Mrs. Callie Foster Jones, a Brazos county pioneer born to J. W. and Mrs. Jones. Survived by three children, including George G. Foster and Callie Foster Stuart, nine grandchildren and one great grandchild. McCulloch Dansby Co. led arrangements with a long list of pallbearers.
John D. Barnett aged 41 died at a local clinic Thursday two days after an illness. He was born and raised in Steep Hollow and lived there all his life. The funeral was held Thursday at 2 pm at Steep Hollow Baptist church with Rev Roy Hedlemon and Rev J Ipkin officiating. Interment followed in the Steep Hollow cemetery. He is survived by his widow and six children Nellie Gertrude Lorraine Pearl and Gerline at home along with his mother Mrs Mary Barnett brother Jos Byle Barnett and sisters Mrs Charley Jones of Harvey and Miss Lizzie Barnett at Steep Hollow.
Rev. John L. Whorton pastor of the First Baptist church wired Longview that he could not accept the call to return and would remain in Bryan where he recently took over work. He had served Longview five years and received a unanimous call to return but chose to stay in Bryan.
The Bryan Cemetery Association met at 10 o clock this morning with strong attendance. Tyler Haswell presided as president and annual reports were read by secretary Mrs Dana Carnes and treasurer FP Lir Cavitt. Mrs Car detailed the vesicular proceedings for 1991.
The 4th District Convention of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs selects co chairmen Mrs O B Martin and Mrs J Brock to oversee setup. Committees cover housing registration transportation decorations banquet tea hospitality publicity pages badges and entertainment with meetings set for April 8 9 10.
The city cemetery under R G Williams improves with clean well drained lots and gravel driveways. F L Cavitt reports balances and disbursements for maintenance and available funds in 1930. The Cemetery Association cared for 155 lots in 1920 and a new board of directors is elected with Tyler Haswell as president and officers named for the year.
Dates for teaching certificate examinations have been received by County Superintendent D. J. McDonald. Tests will be held in his office at the Brace County Courthouse under his supervision on April 3 and 4, June 5 and 6, July 3 and 4, September 4 and 5, and December 4 and 5.
A Rye committee of boys and girls 4-H members and Rye teachers met with C N Beason at the chamber of commerce rooms to plan the Rye club program for the entire year.
The Free Baptist church of Bryan hires Miss Minnie Jimmerson of Henderson to assist Pastor K K Morris in special church work. She begins duties March 1 for several weeks. The item notes payment for clean white cotton rags from the Eagles.
An open Campus Study Club gathering featured a concert program in the club parlors on Tuesday afternoon. Club president Mrs. E P Humbert presided with hostesses Mrs J H Knox and Mrs D H Reid assisting. The Consolidated School orchestra at College, directed by Mrs Dan Russell, performed three numbers plus three girls glee club vocal numbers. Cadet Eugene Curtsinger sang two numbers with piano accompaniment by Prof. Dobson, and Cadet Hampton presented two piano pieces.
The article outlines steps for protecting young seedlings as freezing approaches. It covers keeping sheets on cold frames, replacing dead plants, furnishing resets at 75 cents per thousand, and instructions for transplanting, fertilizing, and minimizing root disturbance during move to fields.
Mr and Mrs Tucker Mast of San Antonio visit Mrs Mast's parents Mr and Mrs Sam G Buchanan. Miss Ruth Beard undergoes emergency appendicitis operation and rests well. Local residents attend Bryan visits from Old Evergreen Lee county and Taylor groomsmen arrive for Sims Bransford wedding at St Andrew's Episcopal Church. A. del Valle hosts bridge party with three tables. Mrs J E Covey recovering from surgery. I R Emmet travels to New Orleans for Mardi Gras. Miss Marjorie Beaumont returns from Hearne after visiting aunt and attends Paderwski concert in Houston. Mrs R P Marstellar travels with College Station reps to San Antonio for mid-winter Horse Show. Music Study Club attends meet in Navasota and contributes musical numbers.
A church call emphasizes spiritual and financial backing to prevent church affiliated institutions from acting independently. A Wesley Brotherhood gathering on March 17 featured an Oak McKenzie convocation and a Ladies Missionary Society three course dinner with music by D. F. Bernays and others.
The advisory and finance committees approve equitable assessments for business and individual members. City is divided into blocks with two workers each, to audit listed businesses and staff quickly. A record budget supports a broader, more intensive program and outlines workers for each block and nearby locations.
The first St Andrew's Episcopal Guild Lenten tea was hosted at Mrs. J. M. Caldwell's home on Shrove Tuesday. Approximately 30 attendees sampled hot waffles and other items served by Mesdames Chas Hillier and M G Nall, contributing $10 to the Guild treasury.
Brazos County Chapter of the American Red Cross reports additional donations toward the $200 relief quota. Contributions include Mrs J B Sanders $1 B Coleman Rennick $5 Mrs William Jackman $10 and J S Dillen $2.50.
Fash pays the Eagle Office for clean cotton rags, with the transaction noted as a routine trade item.
The Texas Highway Commission called for bids on 442 miles of road work across about forty counties with an estimated cost of 7.514 million dollars. A maintenance project valued at 572 thousand dollars was issued, bringing this month's program to over 8.006 million dollars, the largest in a single session.
Members of Bryan Grove No 460 Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle will meet Friday afternoon February 20 at the K of P Hall where 25 year and longer members will receive pins. Presentations by Miss Abbie Holden district manager from Houston carry the seal of national president Miss Mary E LaRocca recognizing loyalty.
At a recent Pastor's Conference meeting in Bryan the vote was unanimous for a citywide revival across all Protestant churches from March 2 to April 5. Pastors from the different churches will preside as preachers. The Eagle will pay cash for clean white cotton rags.
L Whitehead chief of activity for the U S Department of Agriculture and Texas Extension Service visited Bryan and College Station to discuss three months of rodent control in Texas October through December 1930. Highlights include 26519 acres prairie dog extermination 42970 acres pocket gopher work and 250 acres kangaroo rat control with broad impacts on health campaigns erosion prevention and farm efficiency. Don Spencer another Whitehead aide assisted Brazos County agents in rodent control efforts.
St Andrew's Episcopal church opens Lent with 7 50 am communion and 7 30 pm weekday services. Sunday rites include 8 am communion, 9 45 am church school, 11 am Matins or Litany. A. and M. College group adds Ash Wednesday 6 45 pm and Easter 7 50 am Eucharist. Good Friday and other observances noted.
Y W A members staged A Fancy of Life s J at a Tuesday meeting hosted by Miss Merrie Lillian Parks on College Avenue. Cast included Stella Mae Ruby Reed Lala Dean Elizabeth Hunnicutt Patti and Lida Del Withers. One new member Miss Smith welcomed. Mrs Newton supervisor of Y A work also attended.
A Texas house committee voted 1 to 0 against advancing a film censorship bill. The vote blocked it from reporting to the house, despite later motions to favorably report. Representative Kennedy switched to oppose further action, leaving the measure defeated.
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