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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1930

Page

3

Local Bryan Merchants Form Anti Chain Store Committee

Bryan business leaders meet to oppose in store buying and support home merchants. Eugene Edge chosen chairman as a mass meeting is set for Friday at Brazos County Court House to organize a program against chain stores and report for ongoing plans.

Bryan Razos County Brazos County Eugene Edge New Present Ives Mr. Edge John M. Lawrence Tyler Haswell J. L. Brock F. L. Henderson W. S. McCulloch Wilson Bradley R. W. Howell Travis B. Bryan E. R. Canady

Rural Program Mapped Out by D C Committee

A Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce agricultural committee meeting endorses 4-H Club work and a diversified farming program for the county. Emphasis on grain sorghums pastures and feed crops with dairy and livestock development, plus grinding mills and equipment. A luncheon conference is scheduled for Thursday Feb 20 with representative farmers to outline the year's program. Present: H H Williamson W S Higgs C E Jones Ed W Crenshaw C N Shepardson J Webb Howell C L Beason S E F Eberstadt.

Bryan and Brazx County Chamber of Commerce Othr Brazil County H. H. Williamson W. S. Higgs C. E. Jones Ed W. Crenshaw C. N. Shepardson J. Webb Howell C. L. 3Eason S. EF Eberstadt

Brazos County couple files notice of intention to marry

Archangel Restivo and Lena Altmore of Brazos County filed a notice of intention to marry and applications for a marriage license with County Clerk Jess B. McGee on Friday.

Archangel Restivo Lena Altmore Brazos County Jess B. McGee Riday

Lost hound from Prospect seeks info in Kurten Star area

A large long-eared veg and tan colored hound disappeared from a Prospect home on Tuesday February 11. A reward is offered for information leading to the dog's whereabouts. Contact John Stewart at Kurten Star Routes.

Prospect John Stewart

Lions Outline Rural Program and March Agenda

Lions detail a new agricultural and rural outreach in partnership with extension services and A and M College. The article lists community chairmen, March program dates, and notes visits by Rev. Lokey, Rev. Marshall, Rev. Thomson, and H. C. Copenhaver, with aims to assist rural youths and local clubs.

R. S. Marshall C. W. Lokey Jesse Thomson J. J. O'Toole H. C. Copenhaver W.holeman Jr H. A. L. Fritze Maurine Neeley Roy Danforth

80th Milestone Passed Sunday By W W Griffin

W W Griffin of Bryan celebrated his 80th birthday with a dinner at his daughter’s home on Beck Street. Friends from Bryan and Brazos county attended, sending telegrams and gifts as he recalls years in Texas since moving from Alabama at age 16.

W. W. Griffin of Bryan PD. C. Jones Beck Street Mr. Griffin D. C. Vick Green Buchanan W. W. Harris Will Mcuce W. P. Trant C. P. Jones Brazos County Griffin

Bonds Sold to Pave Highway 21 North of Madisonville

County Judge W L Robinson says bonds totaling 65000 were sold to H C Burt and Co of Houston with 57750 to be escrowed for state matched funding to concrete highway 21 from Madisonville to North Zuleh a 12 mile stretch. Right of way for widening 80 to 100 feet is secured and contract may be let in March. West end progress brings concreting funds to Madisonville to Clapp's ferry bridge.

Madisonville W. L. Robinson H. C. Burt and Company of Houston North Zuleh Commissioners’ Court Robinson

Local Families Visit Across Bryan and Reliance

Steep Hollow residents spend time with sons Cecil and Raymond Nolan in Harvey. Elmer Bullock and son Harlan stay with brother Jack Jones in Bryan. Bryan Hospital operation noted for Mrs. L. J. Holligan. Nelle Mannin visits aunt Au brey Tobias in Beaumont with children. Bryan and Reliance residents join Sunday School and family gatherings including Marion Hartsfield and J. M. Bond.

Charlie Cobb Cecil Raymond Nolan Harvey Elmer Bullock Harlan Mary Free

Legion Post May Acquire Bryan Home

Earl Graham Post No 159 American Legion discussed obtaining a permanent home at its Friday meeting. A committee led by M M Erskine will canvass property options and costs. District 6 convention planning for March 15 16 was reviewed and invitations prepared. A permanent home committee members: O A Ashworth I H Bartz H T Schovassa Harry Estill Ed Martin. Brazos County Fair and Fourth of July plans were set for a Chamber of Commerce meeting Monday.

Earl Graham Post American Legion M. M. Erskine District 6 No. 11 O. A. Ashworth I. H. Bartz H. T. Schovassa Harry Estill Ed Martin Brazos County Chamber of Commerce

Harvey Area Social News Highlights from a Rainy Week

After a heavy rain, residents look to better weather. Mrs. Nona Belle Holland and son Jacky visited Bryan. May Byrd Hensarling recovers from pneumonia. Edgar Peters and family hosted visitors from Bryan. J. D. Jones Jr and children visited J. D. Jones Sr. Lola Rosier spent the weekend with Wixon relatives. C. A. Jones visited Allen Farm relatives. C. N. Jones called on IL M. Weed family. Martha Holland of Lubbock visits Nona Pelle Holland.

Nona Belle Holland Jacky Bryan May Byrd Hensarling Edgar Peters E. A. Peters J. D. Jones Jr Jones J. D. Jones Sr Lola Rosier S. S. Rosier Wixon C. A. Jones Allen Farm Harvey C. N. Jones IL. M. Weed Martha Holland Lubbock Nona Pelle Holland

Endow Boy Scout Work in Paris Nears 1930 Goal

A cash endowment fund for Boy Scout work in Paris is expected to reach 5000 during 1930. Pledges already total 2500 with early donations underway.

BOY Scout Paris

Grand jury probes flavoring sales as quasi saloons

Gregg County citizens asked to help officers curb “Quasi-Saloon” shops after an inquisitorial panel alleged several so called flavorings were sold in the county and used to make beverages.

Associated Press Longview Gregg County

For Sale Two Second Hand Incubators in Texas

Second hand incubators with 240 egg capacity offered for sale. Write or phone R. F. Crenshaw in Tabor, Texas for details.

R. F. Crenshaw Tabor Texas

Taken Up Cows Branded Diamond Bar in Kurten Texas

Three cows, eight or nine years old, branded Diamond Bar on hips, were taken up. Owner listed as John Roth of Kurten Texas.

John Roth Kurten Texas

Farm Board plan urged to curb cotton oversupply

The Federal Farm Board backs acreage reduction to 40 million nationwide with Texas cut by 2.5 million acres. It urges diversifying into pasture, feed crops, poultry, dairying, truck farming, and home food production to balance supply and demand, improve quality, and secure profits beyond cotton.

Texas Federal Farm Board Farm Board United States South Carl Williams Bayo Bankers

Texas livestock plan outlined at San Angelo meeting

A Texas organization to be formed at a March San Angelo gathering will study the industry plan. The livestock committee includes H. L. Kokernot of San Antonio as chairman, D. T. Hobart of Pampa, T. A. Kincaid of Ozona, J. M. West of Houston, and Judge E. D. Henry of San Antonio. Mr. Barnes, A and M graduate 1911, started with the Extension Service in 1923.

Texas Organization San Angelo Texas H. L. Kokernot San Antonio D. T. Hobart Pampa T. A. Kincaid Ozona J. M. West Houston E. D. Henry Barnes A. and M. College Extension Service

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DGE D. C LIONS Rev. Lokey A. and M. College Lion C. A. Searcy C. L. Benson Cheigmen Smetana Henry 8. Locke C. C. Redding Capt FE. L. Lyons Joe Aplan Jno M. Lawrence Jr Dr. Thos Gordon Watts R. C. Franks J. Bryan Miller King’s Highway John FE. Blair Geo. W. Griner Mitene Edge R. Bryant Chas S. Howell S. E. Eberstadt F. D. Fuller Rye C. A. Searley Bill Wimberly Lamar Jones C. B. Holzman Steep Hollow W. E. Leverkuhn R. W. Armstrong Ben H. Noel C. C. ToddJcr Durham D. Paul Dansby Thos Joe Kaplan Lions International Wharton Copenhaver Austin Iowa City Iowa Lion H. L. Durham American Air Cadets Jesse C. Thomson Lakey Lijer Snyider Cad W. Holeman Jr H. A. Ly Ze L V. Armstrong John E. Bla Harry L. Dur M Erskine H. O. Perguson C. FE. Griesser Dr. Jones Jno. Mawrence Jr W. E. Leverkuling W.w.griffi Zulch Legion Post Bryan Home Longhorn Hatchery College Avenue Mrs. Beecher C. Jones Opportunity O. C. Stine United States Department Agriculture Jackson Miss Dallas News Bryan Cotton Oil & Fertilizer Co Home Institution
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