Committee Selects Draft Constitution For Church League
A Friday meeting in the Chamber of Commerce rooms formed a committee from five Sunday schools to draft a constitution and by laws for a Sunday School League. Members include Barron Spell Caldwell Cole Beckwith Wawhinney Armstrong Collard Kellett Holmes Carroll. Next reports due at Beckwith's Tailor Shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
John Seeley Caldwel
C. S. Beckwith
W. S. Barron
Joe Spell
The
Baptist Church
Ransom Cole
Methodist Church
Robert Wawhinney
Robert Armstrong, Jr
Presbyterian
Collard
Mr. Kellett
Christian
Walter Holmes
Parker Carroll
Free Baptist
W.S. Barron
First Baptist Church
John Seeley Caldwell
Horace Beard
Methodist
Mat Rains
Noah Cole
Harvey
B Y P U Group 1 Enjoyed Party at Dr Helds Home
The Baptist Young People's Union Group No 1 of First Baptist Church held a party last night at Dr and Mrs John A Held home at eight. The event featured a mock wedding with Tom Suber and Pat Newton as couple, flower girls Nina Bess Astin Anna Dean Held and ring bearer Talbert Held. Guests included Lillian Moore Elizabeth Held Artie Lou Smith Ethel Evans Evelyn Crawford Lida Belle Pipkin Erin Jolly Thelma Pritchett Lena Wooten Helen Held Adele Hall Nina Bess Astin Anna Dean Held and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Young Peoples’ Union
First Baptist Church
John A. Held
Tom Suber
Pat Newton
Nina Bess Astin
Anna Dean
Talbert
Charley Crawford
Lillian Moore
Elizabeth Held
Artie Lou Smith
Ethel Evans
Evelyn Crawford
Lida Belle Pipkin
Erin Jolly
Thelma Pritchett
Lena Wooten
Helen Held
Adele Hall
Anna Dean Held
Messrs
John M. Crawford
Henry Robinson
Jon B. Locke
Master Colbert Held
Donald Held
Lanier Greer
D. H. Peoples
Velma Graham
Louis Lero Seeks Support for People Commissioner Race
Announcement promotes Louis Lero for County Commissioner Precinct No 8. Born in Brazos County 35 years ago he has lived in the precinct since 1904 and works as a farmer. This is his first candidacy and he pledges to back progressive measures for the county and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Lero
Lero
Brazos County
Social luncheon and bridge honor Mrs Reynolds in Houston
Mrs J R Astin hosted a luncheon and bridge at the Stice Hotel on Tuesday afternoon in compliment to Mrs F T Reynolds who recently returned to Houston to make her home Lavender and yellow motifs adorned the event with score pads and crystal table trophies awarded for the games Net Venetian glass perfume bottles served as prizes at the tables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Astin
Mumford
Stice Hotel
Bridge
F. T. Reynolds
Houston
Houston Chronicle
Four Dead From Family Quarrel in Homer Ill
Louis Kuntz a Homer Illinois butcher shot and killed his son-in law Joe Whistle and Mrs Whistle and the Whistles 18 year old daughter after a family quarrel. He then killed himself. The tragedy occurred this morning in Homer Illinois and leaves four dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated
It's the Chapest Thing I Ever Bought
Mrs. J Mason of Virginia says she paid 125 for five cakes of Rat Snap and has saved hundreds by removing rats that harmed her chicks eggs and feed. Pets won't touch it. Rats dry up and leave no smell. Sold and guaranteed by The M H James Drug Co and Parker-Astin Hdw Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. James Drug CO
Parker-Astin Hdw. CO
Hotel Fire Kills J J Kelly in Nocona Texas
A fire at the leading hotel in Nocona Montague County destroys the building and a man believed to be J J Kelly of College Station labeled a feed inspector for the A and M College. Identification pending as officials plan transport of remains to St Louis for relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. D. Fuller
College
Nocona
Kelly
Bryan
J. J. Kelly
College Station
Northern Texas District A. & M
T. B. Wilkes
Montague County
Feed Control
Fuller
St. Louis
The
Eagle
A. and M. College
Texas
Greenville
College Staton
Gateways to Bryan Cemetery to Begin Construction
Bryan City Cemetery Association outlines plans to erect a new gateway with funds raised by E J Jenkins and E J Fountain. Directors re elected with full slate except secretary. Cavitt chairs gateway committee and is authorized to let contracts to start work immediately. Financial report shows balances around $359.30 as of February 14, 1924.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan City Cemetery Association
City National Bank
George A. Adams
M. W. Sims
Mary Carr
Fred L. Cavitt
A. J. Buchanan
Dana Carnes
F. J. Cavitt
E. J. Jenkins
E. J. Fountain
Credit of Association
Dallas writer Harry Benge Crozier visits Bryan
Harry Benge Crozier of Dallas is in Bryan on business and visited the Eagle office. The longtime Texas writer, once with the Galveston News and Dallas News, praised Bryan and College progress on his first trip here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Benge Crozier
Dallas
Bryan
Eagle
The
Mr. Crozier
Harry
Southwestern
Georgetown
Crozier
Texas
Galveston News
Dallas News
Buffet Supper Honors Mrs Frances Smith at Sullivan Home
Mr and Mrs James Sullivan hosted a buffet supper in honor of Mrs Frances Smith with eight Bryan and eight Allen Academy youths as guests. Pink carnations lavender sweet peas white roses and a lavender bowl centerpiece decorated the rooms. The social evening followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Sullivan
Lilla Graham Bryan
Mary Jones
Kate Parker
Jane Oliver
Elizabeth Brogdon
Pauline McCulloch
Frances Smith
Eula Frances Dunn
Gordon Hunter
Ray Miller
Tom Wiser
Rene Woodworth
Eddie McConnell
Brady Steele
James Leavell
Jake Reeves
Larry Stephens
Cattle Buyers From Fort Worth Visit Bryan
G. E. Cowden and L. K. Howell of Fort Worth are in Bryan on cattle business. Cowden aims to stock a 20 000 acre Frio county ranch near Pearsall with young steers. Howell Brothers live stock firm aids the search. Max Hall from Bedias was expected but rain may block travel through Navasota Bottom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E. Cowden
L. K. Howell
Fort Worth
Bryan
Mr. Cowden
Frio County
Pearsall
San Antonio
Laredo
Mr. Howell
Howell Brothers
Max Hall
Bedias
Mornig
Sunday Schools Report Strong Attendance Despite Weather
Sunday school attendance in Bryan yesterday remained high amid inclement weather. First Baptist led with 443 attendees, Business Men's Bible Class at 90, Methodist 293, Christian 172, Presbyterian 116, Catholic 7, Free Baptist 55, Episcopal 35, totaling 1 211 for February 17th across all churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
First Baptist
Methodists
Christian Sunday School
First Methodist
First Christian
First Presbyterian
Free Baptist
Episcopal
Early A and M Pioneer Col E B Cushing Dies in Houston
Col E B Cushing one of the first A and M graduates died in Houston after helping found and stabilize the college. He led the Alumni Association and the Board of Directors, shaping reform in administration and guiding the institution through chaotic times. His latest act was establishing 75 dollars in prize awards to foster student self expression. Ike Ashburn announced the donor identity after news of his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Cushing
W. B Bzzell
Bizzell
Ike Ashburn
A. and M. ex-Students Association
Bryan High Wins 24th District Basketball Title
Bryan High captured the 24th district championship at Kyle Field Court Friday night, defeating the Tabor team 10 to 8. The district includes Brazos Burleson Grimes Washington Austin and Waller counties. the outcome was decided in the final minute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Wagie
College Station
Brazos
Burleson
Grimes Washington
Austin
Waller
Kyle Field
Tabor
Brazos County Breeds Jersey Cows Set Local Dairy Records
Foxhalls Fair Lady of Bryan 435931 owned by Carl Wipprecht produced 14 114 pounds of milk with 687 8 pounds of butterfat or 809 pounds of butter in 1924. The cow averaged 38 6 pounds daily, bred and raised in Brazos county. A second Wipprecht cow, Miss Spot of Bryan 37569, yielded 11 575 pounds milk with 659 pounds butterfat in the same period, also Brazos raised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Jersey
Foxhalls
Fair Lady of
Bryan
Carl Wipprecht
W. Wipprecht
Wipprecht
Spot
SGT. F. L. Wright To Take Sgt. Howell's Place At A. and M. College
Tech. Sgt. F. L. Wright of the 2nd Signal Corps arrives from Fort Sam Houston to assume Sgt. Howell's duties at the A. and M. College. Mrs. Wright and the children travel by car from San Antonio and expect to arrive tomorrow or Sunday.
Surprise Birthday Bridge Party for Mrs Fountain
A small group attended a surprise birthday party for Mrs. J M Fountain at their home last night. The guests included Mr and Mrs John M Lawrence Jr Mr and Mrs Robert Armstrong Jr Mr and Mrs J T S Park Mr and Mrs Allen Carr Mrs Nanne Shel Waldrop Lieutenant Warren of A and M College and Mr and Mrs Milton Fountain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Fountain
Fountain
John M. Lawrence, Jr
Robert Armstrong, Jr
J. T
Park
Allen Carr
Nanne Shel Waldrop
Warren
A. and
M. College
Milton Fountain
Delphian Society explores Rome's rise and fall in program
The Delphian Society Friday program examined Earl Rome and the rise of the first republic. Mrs. A. L. Ward led with prepared topics on Rome's government after monarchy and later conquest, with members from several chapters invited to attend the March 21 guest day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphian Society
Rome
A. L. Ward
W. L. Porter
J. A. Held
H. Moelhman
Horatius
M. R. Bentley
Paul Dansby
Italy
Sicily
Harriet Stone
Thos. Lundine
Chas Wetter
Mrs Patton Dies After Illness In City
Mrs. Donie M Patton wife of J R Patton a Federal student at A and M died Thursday evening at 3 00 o clock after a brief illness In this city Survived by her husband two daughters Mryde Marie Patton and an infant five days old her mother and sister Miss Olie George and Mrs M George and two brothers Russell and Jack George of Tilden Texas A sister also of Tilden Ida Beatrice The body will be shipped to Alice Texas for interment by the McCu Corde Company Mrs Maurie Swartz and Miss Vivian Boyder visited Hearne over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donie M. Patton
J R. Patton
A and M
Mryde Marie Patton
Ida Beatrice
M. George
Russell George
Jack George
Tilden
Texas
Miss Olie George
I G. N
Alice Texas
McCu ~ Corde Company
N. W. Callison
Eagle Lake
R. R. Langaster
A. and M. College Extension Service Department
Mineral Wells
T. B. Lewis
Palo Pinto County
Mills P. Walker
Margaret
Minnie Barrow
Austin
J. R. Wright
Tlulf
College Station
Bryan
W. B. English
I-G. N
Brownfield
Wm. H. Johnson
Houston
Johnson and Murphy Shoe
Turner Goocery
W. B. Baker
H. JL. Hood
Sam B. Wilson
Burnet
Hood
Southwestern Graphite Corporation
Dick Broach
N. A. Stewart Drug Store
J. W. Fullerton Fruit Farm
Rio Grande Valley
Madison Hall
Chicago
W. P. Moore
Bryan Hospital
Moore
Gladys Shaw
New Cays
Lubbock
H. Holmes
Bry Hospital
Robert Walthal
American Steam Laundry
N. N. Snapp
A. J. Johnson
J. E. Dishman
H. B. McDowell
Waco
Iola Hicks
Katie Daly
J. D. Ganter
J. B. Priddy
Tomorry
Gulf Refining Company
J. W. Barron
Distret
Waxahachie
Zora Brogdon
Elsie Gray
J. R. Slaughter
Richard
Reliance
P. S. McSwain
Wellborn
Bill Foster
Steep Hollow
Belle Hilgartner
Col
C. Todd
Geo. Call
Jefferson
George Hubert
H. L. Haltom
Benchley
F. L. Henderson
Temple
Seth Mooring
Brazos Bottom
A. Slovacek
Leona Urbanec
Mal Pennington
Joe Bond
Johnny Payne
Edge
Stony Kaladycek
C. M. Ellis
Crockett
Ethel
Edith Cavitt
Marlin
John Cavitt
Edna Earl Bethea
Lamar Bethea
Charles Marten
James Sullivan
P. H. Falvey
Eldorado
Arkansas
Texas Pipe Line Company
Amon Williams Ranch
Bryantle
Great
Arkansas Oil Field
Frances Smith
L. L. Stephens
C. V. Easterwood
Hearne
Social notes from Bryan area residents listed by names
Wednesday's Daily reports numerous Bryan area social calls travels and visits. Mr. and Mrs. Holmes and child plan a Waco weekend with Mrs. May family. Several residents return from trips to New York Port Arthur Houston and Waco. Frances Jane Branch progresses after pneumonia. Community members attend meetings and sales in Bryan and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Holmes
Little
Waco
Local society notes from Bryan and vicinity
Mrs Henry Herndon shows rapid improvement after appendicitis surgery and will soon leave Bryan Hospital. Miss Cecilia M Crosse arrives from Austin to visit friends, staying with the Sanders. Several residents travel, visit, and return from cities including New Orleans Cameron Waco and Hempstead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Herndon
Cecilia M. Crosse
Austin
Bryan
Willis Foote
J. B. Sanders
Jordan T. Lawler
H. T. Lawler
Cameron
Waco
John McCormick
Myrtle McCullough
Corsicana
J. H. McCullough
J. W. Monk
Baby
Hempstead
R. S. Taylor
A. W. Buchanan
Rio Grande Valley
Magic Valley
Stiles A. Giraud
New York City
Mr. Giraud
Cincinnatii
Bertha
Jack
Crosby
J. M. Morgan
Reliance
C. M. Bethany
Roy Nunn
William Vanderwerth
Lila Lee
Kenete
Renke
Vanderwerth
Houston
President in accord with Coolidge amid resign fire
Attorney General Daugherty reaffirms to President Calvin Coolidge his refusal to resign under fire. Those close to Daugherty say he and the president are in complete accord. Daugherty denies Senate charges by Senator Wheeler regarding his administration of the justice department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Daugherty
Calvin Coolidge
Senate
Wheeler
Montana
Department of Justice
Tabor Happenings social note from Bryan Dally Fagle
Feb 21 report from Tabor notes sunny spells after heavy rain, farmers preparing land for corn, hopes for a good crop, and renewed church activities. Co L Risinger visits. R L Brown preaches on disobedience. B Y P U to reorganize. W H Worsham in Houston hospital improving. Icey Goen sick. Joe and wife welcome baby Lonnie Edward. mother and son doing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Dally Fagle
Tabor
Co. L. Risinger
Steep Hollow
R. L. Brown
Cottonwood
W. H. Worsham
Houston
Misa Icey Goen
Joe Locke
Lonnie Edward
Tabor Welfare Club Postpones Meeting to February 27
Tabor Community Welfare Club President Walter Armstrong announced the meeting is rescheduled from Wednesday February 21 to Wednesday February 27 due to widespread illness in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Armstrong
Tabor Community Welfare Club
Bryan
The
Eagle
Tabor
Edge returns from market with new goods on way
Larry Edge came back from a buying trip to St Louis for Edge Dry Goods Company. He reports conditions good with prices similar to last year and has purchased a large line of fancy goods millinery and ready to wear. His trip was cut short by illness and his wife is recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Edge
St. Louis
Edge Dry Goods Company
Grout Hosts Banquet for Dairy Seniors at Green Parrot
George P Grout professor of Dairy Husbandry at the A and M College gave a banquet Friday night for 25 Dairy Husbandry seniors. Dean fr J Kyle and Prof J A Clutter were among guests. Aggieland orchestra provided music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George P. Grout
A. and M. College
Green Parrot Tea Room
Fr. J. Kyle
J. A. Clutter
Aggieland Orchestra
Local Families in Bryan Area Visit and Move
Mr and Mrs J H Walker split their time with Mrs Walker staying with her mother Mrs M Fr Barrow. L M Haltom visits Bryan to fetch medicine for his ailing wife. N A Bush and their mother Annie Ware relocate to a new bungalow on College boulevard while Mills P Walker and family travel in Austin. Lily Rush and Shirlreed Walker stay with Mr and Mrs F L Henderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker Avenue
West 25Th Street
College Boulevard
Mills P. Walker
Austin
Lily Rush
Shirlreed Walker
F. L. Henderson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Church League
B. Y. P. U. Group NO. 1
DR. Held
J.J. Kelly
Bryan Cemetery
All Eagle
Sullivan
E.B. Cushing
Bryan High
F. L. Wright
Sgt. Howell
A. & M. College
Mrs. J. M. Fountain
Maurie Swartz
Vivian Boyder
Louis Lenz
J. C Klintworth
Kurten
J. L. Chappelle
Dean F. C. Bolton
J. E. Cook
Leonard
Caldwell
Bureeep County
Uue
A. Gandy
Joe Kopecky
J. A
Rye
J. R. Kopecky
Tabor Community Club
Iarry
Irvin Nerhood
Parker
Astin Hdw. CO
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