Banquet Honoring George Washington At Night Hall
The banquet at the hall annex brought together 225 Masons and community members to honor George Washington’s birthday. Speakers included George Purl and J. Dixie, with remarks on Washington’s life as farmer, miller, scholar, and public figure. The event noted plans for the Texas Centennial celebrations and praised Washington’s enduring example and civic influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K Station
Ator George Purl
Dal‘tmaster
J. Dixieston
T. Texas A
M. Col
Shington
Tion
Bryan
Washington
Smith
Washle
Walton
Anni- Washington
Ublic
Hoster
H. L
Rehe
Miller
Purl
Pert Hughes
Jyone
Attacker Purl
Randolph
Mr. Darwin
W. A. P.S. Park
G. A. Long
Irman
C. ©. Henderuan
H. C
A. Duncan
Bryan Circles With Visits From Many Friends
Bryan residents and visitors fill days with travels to Dallas Houston and Waco. Local families welcome relatives and friends from Newland Goodwin Higgs and Robertson circles while clubs plan meetings and a lent tea.
Bryan Creamery Starts to Make Products Today
The Bryan plant of the Lilly Creamery Company is now in operation making ice cream and butter for the trade. It opened with about 40 gallons daily of local cream and milk and will start a farmers campaign March 1 to increase milk and gain from local farms. Milk and cream are being shipped in addition to local purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
The
Lilly Creamery Company
Burglary Terms Suspended in Brazos County Court
In the Brazos County district court opening session, three year state prison terms were suspended for James Lewis and Frazier G. Megriss in separate burglary pleas. A jury recommended suspension for Lewis after a guilty plea. Megriss received a similar outcome. Another case, Fred Luster charged with DWI, was set for disposition this afternoon.
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Mondow
Brazos Coun District Court
Marr
Ied Lewis
Frazierg Megress
Algoith
Wuuilty
Fred Luster
Negre
Polat
Josephs Children Beautify School Grounds
A program of beautification at St. Josephs Parochial School began Friday with pupils observing Washingtons birthday by planting flowers and improving the school grounds.
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Joseph’s
St. Joseph's Parochial School
Washington
Sheriff Foils Jail Fire by Morton in Brazos County
In Brazos county jail Friday night Harry Morton set fire to bed clothing aiming to escape. Sheriff J H Reed, aided by black prisoners, battled smoke and flames, preventing Morton from reaching the outer door while freeing ten inmates and preventing a larger breakout.
Morton inmate fire attempt at jail nudges sheriff to quick door close
Morton set fire to his cell in a county jail after which two inmates fought flames with a hose as others tried to drag out blankets. The sheriff opened the door and Morton tried to rush out, then noted he would rather die than be shot. Morton, arrested for passing a hot check, claims Mississippi roots and a missing brother. Police suspect other crimes and will investigate Morton’s possible wanted status.
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Este
Morton
Lon Baker
Hooltow
Waldrop and Company
Mount Pleasant
Mississippi
Reverend Whorton Speaks at Hearne Missionary Revival
Pastor John L. Whorton of the First Baptist Church traveled to Hearne to headline a missionary revival at the Hearne Baptist Church. He is scheduled to speak at 3:50 PM, 7:00 PM, and 8:00 PM in sessions led by Rev. Charles E. Bullock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jno. L. Whorton
First Baptist Church
Hearne
Hearne Baptist Church
Charles E. Bullock
Whorton
Intend to Marry Notice Filed for Wilson Pair
Benster Wilson and Bessie Wilson of Orazos County filed a notice of intention to marry with County Clerk Jess McGee on Friday. Mrs. Mr E Covey, recently in the hospital for two weeks, is reported much improved today.
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Benster
Bessie Wilson
Razos County
Jess B. McGee
Mr E. Covey
van Hospital
Conference on vital statistics seeks fuller birth and death records
Philip P. King of the Bureau of Vital Statistics led a Brazos county meeting with county unit registrars Edna Abbott and others to boost registration efficiency. Key points covered include filing birth and death certificates within specified times, burial permits, and ensuring medical personnel and institutions maintain complete, accessible records.
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Philip P. King
Bureau of Vital Statistics
Austin
Brazos County
Riné
Edna Abbott
Texas
South Dakota
King
Justice of the Peace
Registrar of Vital Statistics
World Day of Prayer observed by Bryan churches
Women from College Avenue Baptist First Baptist Free Methodist Free Will Baptist Presbyterian Christian Episcopal Bryan and College Station churches gathered at College Avenue Baptist Church for a full day of prayer praise and programs led by Mrs. R B Grant and a committee. The afternoon featured talks on Christian literature colleges youth and service with a children’s pageant concluding the event.
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Bryan
City Federation of Churches
R. B. Grant
Federation
College Avenue Baptist Church
College Avenue
McDuff Simpson
College Avenue Baptist
T. A. Sweeney
First Baptist
E. J. Harris
First Methodist
Geo. A. Long
Maudelle Wiley
Jno. A. Moore
Albert Goodman
Daup
Roy S. Holloman
Hostess Church
Pioneer Woman Native of Texas Enters 85th Year
Mrs. S. M. Closs of Bryan celebrated her 85th birthday at a dinner party hosted by her granddaughter at the Astin plantation in Brazos Bottom. Born February 22 1847 in old Washington county she is a native Texan who witnessed Texas growth and now resides on South Washington avenue in Bryan. Attending guests included C Dulaney R C Dunn Seth Taylor C P Foster and W A King.
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Chas. H. Mills
Corsicatla
Bryan
M. W. Sims
B. A. Sims
Mr. Sims Jr
Nora Gustavus
Dallas
John H. Allen
Mae Burtis
Clem Truitt
Fort Worth
Harriett Stone
Ursuline Avenue
Marian Gee
Brenham
Union Hill
Mavis Brodgen
Austin
The
State University
R. L. Brogden
Sayups
Tew Turner
Ole Martinson
J. T. Turner
Mary Vitopil
S. M. Closs
W. A. King
Astin Plantation
Brazos Bottom
Cross
Old
Washington County
Texas
South Washington Avenue
C. €. Dulaney
R. C. Dunn
Seth Taylor
C. P. Foster
City Park Plot To Be Sodded and Sprinkled
City employees are shaping the ground south of City Hall for parking and a walk. Concrete is being laid, the area will be sodded, a rose garden planted, and an underground sprinkler system installed to keep grass green through summer. Similar improvements are planned for the park north of City Hall in the coming months.
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Dmilys
City Hall
Injured Youth Not Riding City Grader
A 12 year old boy was injured with a broken leg Thursday after being struck by a car driven by J L Reese Jr The youth was not riding a city grader but was running behind it and stepped in front of the vehicle per city employee Os car Moffatt Jr
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Oscar Moffatt, Jr
J. L. Reese, Jr
A M College Men Plan to Aid in Fat Stock Show
Fort Worth hosts the Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock Show from March 6 to 15 with total prizes of 60000. Judges come from leading Southwest colleges and livestock groups. J M Jones will oversee Sheep and Goat division. D W Williams aids in supervising livestock judging with Junior A and M and Teachers' College students. The annual horse show and rodeo will be major attractions at the Colosium.
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Fort Worth
Southwest
A. and
M. College
J. M. Jones
D. W. Williams
C. P. Thomson
Oklahoma A
Turner Family Reunion Held at J T Turner Home
A Sunday gathering at the J T Turner residence on East 27th Street brought together most of the Turner clan. Present were Ralph Turner of San Antonio and George Horner of Houston, along with Bryan residents George Stephan and the Suggs couple. Tom Turner Jr. of Temple was delayed by business and arrived later. The visitors headed back to Houston Sunday afternoon via Huntsville. Clean cotton rags wanted at the Eagle Office.
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Temple
Ad McQueen, Jr
Crockett
R. M. Dansby
Bryan
Kilgore
W. A. Scott
Billy Russell
O. F. Brown
Russell Hayden
Allen Academy
Houston
T. K. Jennings
Van
M. F. Dansby
Noah W. Dansby
Howell Apartments
Tyler Haswell
W. D. Lawrence
John P. Wheeler
H. H. Newton
Abin Re
A. B. Syptak
Central Texas Auto Company
J.W. Koehl
Edge Apartments
Hermann ‘Hospital
Virginia Lee
Alberta Bean
Daisy Fisher
Helen Kleinhein
Louise Cummings
Raymond Lamb
Elwood Fisher
Harry Fisher
Eddie Carl
George Mather
San Antonio
Rita Kraft
P. 8
Tilson
Mary P. Carr
Europe
N. M. Crestman
Dana Carnes
Dallas
J. FE. Dishman
Harry C. Dishman
del Rio
P. FE. Dishman
Sanderson
Sidney H. Burrows
Henry Bell
Waco
Robert Budd
New York
Jack Howell
J. T. Turner
East 27Th Street
Tom Turner, Jr
George Horner
Ralph Turner
George Stephan
Sybie Suggs
John Suggs
Huntsville
Stephen F Austin Wins Brenham District Crown in Basketball
The Stephen F Austin high team defeated Caldwell 24 to 14 to clinch the Brenham district title. Bryan and Austin High will meet Friday in a bi district contest to determine who advances to the state tournament in Austin March 6 and 7. Coach Cox plans hard training as Lang Wilson Carroll lead a strong Bryan defense and Lang is praised as the standout player. Other district teams included Hempstead Wallace Weimer and Dime Box.
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Stephen F. Austin
Brenham
Caldwell
Bryan
Austin High
Austin
Cox
Quint
Ham
Ehlinger
Hempstead
Wallace, Weimer
Dime Box
Lang
Wilson
Carrol
Edge
McNeeley
Parker
Cloud
Griffin
Taylor
Alexander
Land
Carroll
Inmate Slashes Wrists After Bed Fire Attempt
Harry Morton, inmate at Brazos County jail, set bedding on fire Friday night and tried to escape. Found this morning in his cell with both wrists cut from a safety razor. He is not believed to be seriously injured.
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Harry Morton
Brazos County
Morton
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Dalia
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R. J. Newland
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