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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1926

Page

3

Steep Hollow Progressive Club Delivers Splendid Schoolhouse Meeting

Steep Hollow Progressive Club hosted a fine Friday night gathering at the schoolhouse led by president A. J. Murray with Mrs. C. P. Powers at the secretary’s desk. District Agent George W. Johnson and County Agent C. L. Benson spoke on their work and prize notices for Brazos County agriculture were announced.

Steep Hollow Progressive Club A. J. Murray C. P. Powers Mattye Moore George W. Johnson C. L. Benson Geo. W. Johnson Mr. Johnson East Texas Beason Bryan Bryan Chamber of Commerce Brazos County Co. L. Beason Robbye Lea Lusk Needville

Burleson County Adopts Five Year Program of Betterment

Chas H Alvord director of the Extension Service spoke in Caldwell to farmers bankers and business leaders about Safe Farming in Texas. A broad five year program was unveiled with backing from prominent local bankers and Chamber leaders including G W Grant and J N Thornton. The meeting at the high school outlined program items and praised cooperative efforts among county agents business interests and Lions Club Caldwell news coverage noted.

Chas. H. Alvord Extension Service Caldwell Texas Alvord Burleson County H. H. Womble First State Bank G. W. Grant C. E. Comartie Caldwell National Bank W. D. Pluenneke EB. D, Ahrens Deauville Emil Haisler Tunis Henry Speckman Chriesman J. T Skrabanek Merle I. S. Bowers H. G. Bishop Chamber of Commerce John Struwe F. H. Hitchcoche Chamber of Commercce J. N. Thornton Chaney Citizes Victor Schoeffelmeyer Dallas Farm News Dallas News The Dallas Journal Mont Adams Sam E. Eblerstadt Bryan Chamber of Commerce Bryan Brazos County Sam Geo. W. Johnson

Free Baptists Close Quarterly Conference at Union Hill

County wide Free Baptist quarterly conference opened Friday night and closed Sunday night. Workers from the county were well represented and the program was interesting and well delivered. Attendees left with enthusiasm and a brighter outlook for the future in agriculture industry and denomination.

Union Hill

Couple From Navasota Are Married Here

Fred Morris a Navasota dry goods merchant and Miss Lola Todd of Rock Prairie were married at 10 o clock this morning in the Methodist parsonage after a year and a half with Morris store in Navasota. Todd is the daughter of Mr and Mrs J B Todd.

Fred Morris Navasota Lola Todd J. B. Todd Rock Prairie Morris Methodist

Couple Weds in Private Rock Prairie Ceremony

Rev. Jesse C. Thomson officiated the wedding at College Station with only the bride's sister, her brother and his wife, and Mrs. Thomson as attendants. The bride, raised in Rock Prairie, has many friends in the area and Navasota. The newlyweds honeymoon in Dallas and North Texas before settling in Navasota.

College Station Jesse C. Thomson Thomson Rock Prairie Navasota Dallas North Texas

Card of Thanks for Miss Emma Cloud

The family extends thanks to friends and neighbors for kindnesses and courtesies shown during the illness and death of their sister Miss Emma Cloud. Brothers and sisters.

Emma Cloud

Bryan Visitors Include Local Officials and Dallas Guest

John Kasorek, Bryan business visitor, is in town today. Mrs. J. C. Davidson of Harvey and her daughter Mrs. R. R. Lutrick of Dallas are Bryan visitors. T. B. Peyton and sister Miss Lee Peyton of Benchley are visitors today in town.

John Kasorek Bryan J. C. Davidson Harvey R. R. Lutrick Dallas T. B. Peyton Miss Lee Peyton Benchley

Billie Risinger Visits Steep Hollow Today

Billie Risinger of Steep Hollow is in town today for an appearance and public engagement. The event draws local residents and reporters to the venue.

Billie Risinger Steep Hollow

Delphian Chapter Plans Regular Meet on French Art

Mrs W H Moehlman led a Delphian program on Friday February 19 with the topic French Art. Text reports covered Classical Landscape Painters Le Brun and Watteau Chardin Portrait Painters Carol Rosseau Millet Diaz Dupre Rosa Bonheur and more. The business session was led by Mrs Willy S Howell. The next meeting March 5 will study The Louvre led by Mrs H P Smith.

W. H. Moehlman Callie Kern le Brun Watteau G. L. Crawford

Franks To Move To Galveston As Office Manager

R C Franks, longtime Bryan resident and partner in George A Adams Insurance, will leave Bryan March 5 to head the J F Seinsheimer & Co insurance office in Galveston. He joined the local firm nine years ago after starting as a stenographer at A and M College.

R. C. Franks George A. Adams Insurance Agency Bryan J. F. Seinsheimer & Company Galveston Franks A. and M. College Geo. A. Adams Insurance Agency Geo. A. Adams Adams

Young People Visit Cross On Religious Work

About 25 young workers from Bryan Free Baptist church visited Cross in Grimes County on Sunday in six cars to promote organizing a Christian Endeavor Society there. Leader Walter Holmes presided over an enthusiastic meeting with attendees including reverends J. J. Tatum C. B. Thompson and others, who reported a splendid time and expect progress at Cross.

The Free Baptist Church Cross Grimes County Walter Holmes Bryan’s the Cross Church Christian Endeavor Society J. J. Tatum C. B. Thompson J. P. Brown G. LD. Tucker Fannie Brown Eric Fletcher Berry Edge Geo. Smith Lena Wooten Lilie Belle Gilpin DP. Vasbinder H. P. Spencer Earl Tatum Joyce Smith

Parks Cycle Co Sold to Charley Moehlman Friday

Charley Moehlman owner of the Moehlman Blacksmith Shop on North Bryan Street acquired the stock and equipment of Parks Cycle Co the bicycle and lawn mower business. He bought below cost and plans to dispose of bicycles and lawnmowers at attractive prices while preserving the lawn mower sharpening operation in connection with his shop.

Charley Moehlman Moehlman North Bryan Street Park Cycle Co

Grow Schochler Watermelons Largest Known In Texas

Seed direct from originator J Palmer Schochler in Rusk Texas promotes Grow Schochler watermelons as the largest known variety.

Schochler J. Palmer Schochler Rusk Texas

New Bryan to A and M College Road Map Shown

The Bryan Chamber of Commerce held a morning session with low attendance due to illness. Members reviewed a map for a proposed second road from Bryan to the A and M College and discussed bringing a bi district basketball game to Bryan and improving regional highways.

Jno. M. Lawrence Chamber of Commerce Colege Bryan College Tabor Burs High School Georgetown Grimes County Subeam Tabor Williamson County el Paso M. F. Vitopil J. W. Hendricks Jno M. Lawrence Sunbeam S. P A. M. Waldrop el Paso Valley D. L. Wilson S. E. Eberstadt J. Bryan Miller City Park Board H. F. Morris The Eagle Eberstadt W. G. Colson Brazos County Austin Colson J. Webb Howell Agricultural Committee Ino. M. Lawrence Allen Smith E. E. Yeager H. O. Ferguson Democrat Crossing Grant Navasot Bridge Lawrence Division A. and M. College B. D. Marburger Engineering

Wellborn businessman August Straub visits Bryan today

August Straub of Wellborn arrives in Bryan as a business visitor for the day, meeting local contacts and discussing potential ventures.

August Straub Wellborn Bryan

Mrs Jim Weaver Died After Illness At Edge Community

Mrs. Jim Weaver, 67, died Wednesday afternoon at her Bryan area home after a bout with the flu. Funeral services were held at 1 36 this afternoon at the late J G Gregg home on West 26th street, with Rev H H McCain and Rev L Gay Ament officiating. The burial followed at Edge Cemetery where Dr McCain led a short service. Mrs Weaver had lived in Edge and Bryan, cared for orphaned children after moving into the Gregg home. She had been in poor health for over a year.

J. G. Gregg West 26Th Street Jim Weaver H. H. McCain L. Gay Ament McCulloch-Gordon Edge McCain

Hood Memorial Coins Coming to Bryan

Lon A. Smith the State Railroad Commissioner and the official Hood Memorial coin distributor for Texas writes Mayor Tyler Haswell of Bryan that Hood Memorial coins will be sent to qualified recipients. He notes rising inquiries from Hood descendants and directs keeping a ledger for a comprehensive report at the reunion where Hood will attend. He invites anyone eligible to write Haswell to receive a coin. Also mentions the return of Mr. and Mrs. J Helm from Galveston after a holiday weekend visit.

Katie Daffan Hood Texas John B. Hood, Jr Mississippi Lon A. Smith Tyler Haswell Bryan Hood's Hoods Haswell

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