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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1928

Page

3

Program Of Cottonseed Crushers' Association At A. and M. College

The Texas Cottonseed Crushers' Association plans a February 27 program at A M College with breakfast, department tours, cadet corps observations, meals, and department inspections. Executive, Educational, and A M College committees list members and visiting dignitaries from oil, agricultural and educational groups across Texas and nearby states.

A. & M. College Texas Cottonseed Crushers’ Association A. and M. College Fred Hale Hale Flagg Thornton J. B. Bagley Fraps Daniel Bond Vernon Dudley Johnson San Marcos Chas, DuBose

Expression Club Hosts Pleasant February Meeting

Mrs Paul Stevens' Junior Expression Club met Saturday February 18 at 3 pm at the Barron home with Genevieve Barron and Dorothy Mangum as hostesses. An Edgar A Guest program featured poems and readings by Robaline Smith Helen Miller Dorothy Mangum and others in a varied lineup.

Paul Stevens Genevieve Barron Dorothy Mangum W. S. Barron P. S. Mangum Edgar A Robaline Smith Bud Walter Holden Jr Fine Helen Miller Harry Wayne Williams Dolly Oliver Ruth Hensarling Mary Elizabeth Holmes Johnny Peggy Stuart Doris Maé “Warren Lynette Edge Litty Dog Oliver Go

Mrs J R Astin hosts bridge luncheon at Rice

Mrs J R Astin’s bridge luncheon at the Rice Saturday honored winter guests Mrs C W Butt of Mobile and Mrs Henry Norris of Milwaukee. Mrs Lula Bryan Rambaud leaves today for Florida. the dining room showcased spring flowers, lace, and venetian receptacles with sweet peas jonquils and silver candelabras.

J. R. Astin C. W. Butt Mobile Alabama Henry Norris Milwaukee Lula Bryan Rambaud Florida

Souvenirs Awarded At Table Close In Houston Event

Smart souvenirs were awarded at each table tied with ribbons to match the flowers as bridge pads and tallies concluded the game area.

Houston Chronicle

Hearne Chamber Dinner Marks 14th Anniversary

Hearne chamber of commerce will host a banquet on February 28 to celebrate the organization’s 14th anniversary. Principal speaker will be W. N. Blanton from the East Texas Chamber of Commerce.

Hearne Chamber Hearne Chamber of Commerce W. N. Blanton East Texas Chamber of Commerce

Nitrate Agent Visits In Bryan

W H Bush district agent from the Chilean Nitrate of Soda Educational Bureau in Houston Texas toured Bryan today and met with County Agent Benson to plan cooperative fertilizer demonstrations in Brazos county. The plan includes a cotton demonstration with 540 pounds of fertilizer per acre and additional demonstrations in corn and cotton with lower application rates.

W. H. Bush Chilean Nitrate of Soda Educational Bureau Houston Texas Bryan Benson Brazos County

Extension Service Social Meet at Mrs Eudaly Home

The Extension Service Club gathered at Mrs E R Eudaly's house with Mrs C B Webster and Mrs T Esce as joint hostesses. After a brief business session attendees enjoyed punch olives sandwiches and cakes with George Washington themed decorations. Members listed include Mrs G E Adams Mrs R R Lancaster Mrs G W Barnes and others.

Extension Service Club E. R. Eudaly C. B. Webster George Washington G. E. Adams R. R. Lancaster George W. Barnes E.A. Miller Maggie W. Barry J. S. Mugford W. H. Darrow G. W. Orms John T. Eagan H. E. Randolph A. L. Smith O. O. Henderson T. FE. Wallace S. C. Hoyle G. B. Webster H. H. Williamson S. D. Hughes G. F. Watson

First Five Books Labeled as Pentateuch

The text notes that the initial five books of the Bible are recognized as the Pentateuch. It identifies the term as the traditional designation used to describe Genesis through Deuteronomy.

Former Bryan Man Returns to Make Home In Dallas

Mr. Tuffly, a former Bryan resident and past Texas Drug Traveler’s Association president, returns to Dallas to serve as general manager for the Preville Parlament of Paris. He will base headquarters in the Mercantile Bank Building and direct seventy eight salesmen from the Dallas office. He formerly travelled the South for twenty two years in the drug trade and recently moved to Kansas City.

Dallas News Bryan Tuffly Nanine Hall Mattie Hall H. J. Tuffly Dallas Texas Drug Traveler’s Association United States Preville Parlament Paris France Mercantile Bank South Kansas City New York Detroit

Music Theme Dominates Bryan Woman's Club Meeting

Full attendance as Mrs. E H Astin opened the Bryan Woman's Club. The program focused on American Music with papers on Indian music and American opera. Mrs. Conway entertained with Indian piano pieces and a quartet of Negro singers closed the hour with spirituals.

Bryan Woman’s Club E. H. Astin R. S. Webb J. H. Conway J. Webb Howell A. M. Waldrop Tyler Haswell Kay Hassell

Bryan II Senior Class Largest In Its History

The Bryan II Senior class of 78 students is the largest in the school's history with 45 expected to graduate in May under Supt. H. L. Durham. Listed are 28 students likely to graduate in May after completing remaining work with at least a C minus and several others who can graduate in May with enough grade points. A group of seniors cannot finish before the summer session, including Curtis Cobb and others, with numerous names detailed.

Bryan ii Bryan High Supt H. L. Durham Weldon Alsebrook Emma Benson Frances Benson Theodore Boriskie Mavis Brogdon Opal Brogdon Freddie Conrad Horace Dansby Leila Davis Dorothy Doane Gladys Edge Mary Edge Nelson Fuller Henry Godwin Margaret Grant Edwin Hayes Katherine Henderson Ida Belle Higgs Coulter Hoppess Lauretia Jancik Mable Jones Christine Kellett Rita Kraft Nell King Sam Kaplan Frances Locke Nellie Ruth Martin Gary Minkert Nina Mae Moore Vella McAlily Elsie McLeroy Mildred Lewis Nichols Harry Prager Margaret Cobb Mary Merka Lillian Buchanan

Brazos County Grand Jury Returns 24 Indictments

The Brazos county grand jury returned twenty three felony indictments and one misdemeanor after a week long session led by foreman W. B. Higgs. A full report of the indictments will appear in Tuesday’s Eagle.

Brazos County Higgs

Death claims Dr. W F Odom at Kurten

Dr. W F Odom a leading Brazos county physician died at his Kurten home at about 6 00 am cause said to be apoplexy He 58 born in Alabama is survived by his widow three daughters and two sons Funeral at Kurten Baptist church Saturday at 2 30 pm with services by Rev R E Day and Rev J J Pipkin burial at Kurten cemetery with Cedar Creek Lodge No 300 A F and A M and Brazos Union Lodge No 129 A F and A M assisting Friends invited

Bryan W.F. Odom Kurten Brazos County W. F. Odom Alabama Alice Gussie Pansy Owen Freddy Henry Odom Baptist Church R. E. Day J. J. Pipkin Cedar Creek A. F A. M Brazos

Almost Mistakes Bryan For Waco

Robert Irvine a former Caldwell jewelry store official and ex vice president of the Lions Club of Bryan, says he mistook Bryan for Waco on arriving by train this morning. He plans to stay several days and may decide to make Bryan his permanent home.

Robert Irvine Cald The Lions Club Bryan Childress Waco Irvine

Four Criminal Cases Set By Judge Davis

Four criminal cases were set Monday in district court by Judge W C Davis. The most important case is State of Texas v Elwell Satterwhite charged with rape scheduled for Thursday March 8. Fritz Jerricho charged with selling intoxicating liquors set for Tuesday Feb 28. E P Leake charged with possession of intoxicating liquors for sale set for Monday Feb 27. Ben Strain and P P ONeill charged with theft from the person set for Monday Feb 27.

W. C. Davis State of Texas Elwell Satterwhite Fritz Jerricho E. P. Leake Ben Strain P. P. O'Neill

Bees Do Not Gather Honey Directly From Flowers

Houston naturalist Prof. H. P. Attwater says bees collect nectar from blossoms, convert it chemically, and store honey in the combs. He notes 56 000 clover blooms needed for a pound of honey and Texas leads U S honey output with 5 million pounds annually. Beekeeping touted as a fascinating and profitable occupation amid favorable Texas climates and flora.

Associated Press Houston H. P. Attwater Attwater Texas United States Uvalde Beeville San Antonio Bexar County Chapperal

Vogel Heads Cosmopolitan Club at A and M College

Newly elected officers include W. F. Vogel president K. S. Garsha vice president F. Castillo secretary and A. Garrcia treasurer A large crowd attended the Cos mopolitan Club meeting at the Y M C A parlors Darwish Haidary spoke on The History of the Arab highlighting Eastern thought and American influence and urged students to attend future lectures by young representatives from foreign lands

Cosmopolitan Club of A. and M. College W. F. Vogel K. S. Garsha F. Castillo A. Garrcia Cosmopolitan Club Darwish Haidary

Feather vs Gold Weighing Pounds Distinguish Avoirdupois vs Troy

The saying explains a common weight paradox: a pound of feathers weighs more than a pound of gold because feathers use the avoirdupois ounce and pound, totaling sixteen ounces per pound, while gold uses the troy system with twelve ounces per pound.

Claude Pollard Honored At Bar Dinner in College Hall

Dr. T. O. Walton hosted a Sunday noon dinner at Guion Hall honoring Attorney General Claude Pollard of Austin who spoke at convocation that morning. Guests included Brazos County Bar Association members and local attorneys W. S. Barron F. L. Henderson H. O. Ferguson R. W. Armstrong W. C. Davis Robert Armstrong W. E. Neeley and La mar Bethea.

T. O. Walton A. & M. College Claude Pollard Austin Guion Hall Brazos County Bar Association Pr. T. QO. Walton W. S. Barron F. L. Henderson H. O. Ferguson R. W. Armstrong W. C. Davis Robert Armstrong W. E. Neeley Lamar Bethea A. S. Ware

Bryan Woman To Have A Painting In Dallas Forum

Miss Marie Haines of College Station will exhibit two pictures at the seventeenth annual Texas artists exhibition held by the Dallas Woman's Forum. The opening at Stoneleigh Court on Sunday March 4 will host the board of directors and the art department executive committee as they honor artists and exhibitors.

Bryan College Station Texas Dallas Forum Dallas Woman's Forum

Civil Case Settled and One Reset by Local Court

Judge W C Davis reported two civil matters in district court. HH O Boatwright versus Jacob Brown settled with the defendant to execute a deed to the disputed property. Lacy Manufacturing Company versus M B Wallace was reset for Wednesday, with the defendant alleged to owe a debt in oil drilling, which he denies.

W. C. Davis HH. O. Boatwright Jacob Brown The Lacy Manufacturing Company M. BE. Wallace

Bryan Public School Elimination Contests March 2

Bryan public schools hold city elimination contests March 2 to choose representatives for county meet. East Side and West Side Elementary and Bryan High enter declamation, debating, extemporaneous speaking, music memory, essay writing, spelling, and track events with 200+ students competing.

Bryan Public School Bryan Razos County East Side Eleentary West Side Wesa Weddington Ruby Butler Sue Benton West Siders Butler Miss Holt Junia Elizabeth Holt Cargo Farrison Dorothy Ettle Lucy Harrison Lelia Griffin Zuber Safronia Carryton T Side Elementary Garet Zuber West Enty Mary Hyn Lois Wilcox Edwardrs Hyman County Reet Buildin Wesa Weddingt O’elock Lutier Kolt Miss Suber Sloop Ewart Miss Ettle

Bilsing to Aid in Brazos Rodent Eradication Campaign

Dr S W Bilsing of A and M College Entomology and Messrs L C Whitehead and E D Spencer of the U S Biological Survey visit County Agent C L Benson offering help for a rodent campaign in Brazos county. Spencer reports Bell county killed over 200000 rats in five weeks, saving farmers about 500000 dollars. Brazos may start late March if locals show interest.

S. W. Bilsing Department of Entomology A. and M. College Messrs L. C. Whitehead ED. A. Spencer U. S. Biological Survey C. L. Benson Brazos County Bell County Brazos

Howell and Astin Named Cotton Delegates

Gov. Danae appointed J. Web Astin and P. Gabbard to join other Tex delegates at the cotton acreage reduction conference opening in Jackson Mississippi on February 20. Delegates traveled to Mississippi this day. Dr B Youngblood of the U S Department of Agriculture will speak on cotton and cotton products use, with Dr Coad to address the boll weevil menace.

United States Department of Agriculture

16 Month Old Baby Dies Today in Bryan

George Cannon Davis aged 16 months died Saturday morning February 18 at 8 a m at the family home three miles west of Bryan after a short illness with measles and complications. Funeral is set for Sunday at 3 p m at Bryan City Cemetery with Rev Roy Holloman of College Avenue Baptist Church officiating. Interment in the city cemetery. McCulloch Dansby funeral directors in charge. He is survived by his parents three sisters Ruby Earl Aline Roma and two brothers Edwin and Donald. Sincere sympathy is extended to the bereaved family.

George Cannon Davis Wayne Davis Bryan Bryan City Roy 5. Holloman Callege Avenue Baptist Church McCulloch-Dansby Ruby Earl Aline Roma Davis Edwin Donald Davis

Bryan Girl Saved By Omaha Police

A Bryan Texas woman Leona Eden was rescued after attempting to drop through a manhole in Omaha. She had given workers at a local charity her name when seeking aid days earlier. Col Eden traveled to Omaha to visit his daughter and may return to Bryan soon. Leona had left Bryan the previous week seeking work.

Associated Press Omaha Neb Leona Eden Bryan Texas Col. Eden Leona

Mrs Astin Hosts Farewell Bridge Luncheon at Rice Hotel

Mrs J R Astin visiting from Shoreacres Munford hosts a buffet luncheon and bridge at the Rice Hotel to bid farewell to friends before wintering in Howaton. Guests include Mrs Henry Norris Milwaukee Mrs H G Safford Mobile Mrs C W Butt Mobile and Mrs Laura Bryton Rambaud who plans motor trip to Florida.

J.R. Astin Shoreacres Munford Rice Henry, Norris Milwaukee Howaton H. G. Safford C. W. Butt Mobile Ala E. D. McCan Laura Bryton Rambaud Esver Florida Houston Chronicle

Opening of the LaSalle Hotel April 1 Guests Named

Distinguished guests include Mr and Mrs Dupree Fountain LaSalle Hotel manager, Mr and Mrs J T Rawcliffe Representative John M Kirby and Mr Clinton W Cooley president Marine Bank and Trust Co with Mrs Cooley. They accepted invitations to attend the hotel opening on April 1.

Dupree Fountain LaSalle Hotel J. T. Rawcliffe John M. Kirby

Baker Heads Legion Post Formed Here

C L Baker Jr of Bryan elected post commander of a new American Legion post formed last night at the Chamber of Commerce rooms. Ernest Cox of Corsicana acted as temporary chairman and C W Carnes of Houston as temporary secretary. Dues set at 3 50 annually and a campaign for members planned. Officers elected include Commander C L Baker Vice Commander Ty Cobb Adjutant A S McSwain Historian Major J E Sloan Senior Officer O A Ashworth Chaplain Rev Jesse Thompson Sergeant at Arms Robert Phillips.

C. L. Baker Jr Bryan Cotton School of M. College Dan J. E. Sloan O. A. Ashworth Jesse Thompson Robert Phillips

March 10 Is Set as Press Day at Fort Worth Exposition

Fort Worth proclaims March 10 as Texas Press Association day at the Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock Show. The event will honor newspapermen with novel entertainments and a red letter day atmosphere for editors and staff.

Fort Worth Texas Press Association

Bryan Girl Makes Honor Roll at State University Austin

Dean T A Taylor of the University of Texas College of Engineering announced the honor roll for the past semester listing 66 top students. Miss Lily Rush Walker daughter of Mr and Mrs Mills P Walker earned a place among the engineering faculty's best 10 percent.

Bryan Girl State University Austin T. A. Taylor University of Texas College of Engineering Lily Rush Walker Mills P. Walker

Perhaps a Man Half Way Correct

Poem by Doug Malloch reflects on human imperfection and shared faults. It suggests that people judge others harshly while recognizing their own missteps. The speaker admits personal faults and urges charity toward all men, including the reader.

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Bia D. C Geo. H. Bennett International and A. L. Ward J. Webb Peoples’ Cotton Oil Co Wharton W. L. Weber Taft Oil and Gin Co Taft G. O. Flaitz Merchants & Planters Cotton Oil Co Shreveport J. E. Bryam Red River Cotton Oil Co Alexandria Harry D. Wilson Baton Rouge C. H. Staples Stillwater Okla W. F. Lindsay Ada P. A. Norris Choctaw Cotton Oil Co E. Cook Guthrie Cotton Oil Co Guthrie Kenneth Edwards Singleton Stock Farm Midlothian Paul Plunkett Cherokee Cotton Oil Co Fort Smith Ark Expression Club Woman’s Club Grand Doctor Odom Weather Bureau of A. and Vogel Dallas Forum Eva Stewart Elizabeth Suber Yior Ude’ Poe Mr. Bethany Miss Weddington Bilsing Howell Astin Cotton Baker Heads POST Beth You Ste Charity Doug Malloch Jaufmionio Star Products Co Cameron Roman & Vick
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