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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1930

Page

5

Local visitors return home as others travel for events

Personal mentions note Mary Freeman and Frances Bogus returning to Gause Milam after visits in Bryan Brazos County. J E Stanford to lead First Baptist prayer service in absence of Rev Day. Wipprechts and Japhets visit Houston and Bryan. Hendersons travel to Austin for educational bill. Foster family from Houston to Harvey area. Sanders visits Bryan. Essie Shealey visits. James Sullivan argues for Sunday picture shows in Bryan with examples from Brenham Cameron and Marlin.

Mary Freeman Frances Bogus Gause Milam County Bryan Brazos County J. E. Stanford First Baptist Church BE. Day Sivangeline Missionary Conference Fort Worth Elsbeth Wipprecht Houston Ida Japhet Ernst Japhet Walter Wipprecht David Kernodle Paul Wipprecht F. L. Henderson Austin Henderson State Educational Board Robert T. Foster Harvey Mildred Sanders el Paso J. H. Sanders W.S. Barron B. T. Olsen Cross Grimes County Essie Shealey Reliance

Sunday Recreation for Bryan Citizens and Students

A People's Column argues for Sunday afternoon wholesome recreation including drives, golf, and shows. It notes conflicts with services are avoidable and cites Bryan residents and A M College students as having limited access compared to larger cities with parks, bands, and pic ture shows.

Bryan M. College Rice Texas

Lions Club Minstrel Draws Crowd for Park Fund Drive

Fourth annual Lions Club minstrel features Salley Brown Page Bishop quartet numbers and soloists led by J Bryan Miller Rip Erskine Hale and Fstill cartoons and a comedy stunt. Capt Lyons narrates a story skit. Chorus lists Newton Lockerd Simmons Kraft Gibbons Sprague Ferguson Bryant Locke directs with planned edits for tonight. Proceeds aid Sue Haswell Memorial Park playground equipment through the Parks and Playground fund.

E. L. Lyons Pat Newton N. F. Lockerd Sys C W. Simmons E. H. Gibbons Rita Kraft Carl Sprague H. C. Ferguson E. R. Bryant Henry Locke The Lions Club Sue Haswell

Pneumonia Fatal to 3-Year-Old in Woodville

Tracey Analo daughter of Mr and Mrs Sam Analo Woodville died early today after a short illness from pneumonia. Funeral services were held this afternoon with interment in Cavalry Cemetery.

Tracey Analo Sam Analo Woodville Cavalry Cemetery

Intend to Marry Two Brazos County Couples

Hubert Hughes and Minnie Jones and Robert Walker and Cal lie Walker filed notice of intention to marry and applications for marriage licenses with County Clerk Jess B. McGee on Tuesday. Bryan visitors on Saturday included J. J. Jones Wellborn C R L Jones Harvey Seah Keith and BE M Seaman Kurten W M Hudspeth Tabor Joe Degelia Steeles Store C P Powers Steep Hollow Geo Echols Peter Scott Cameron Ranch Lynn Sample Tabor AOD Robinson Wixon A J Murray Steep Hollow and Rk RB Shaw Rock Prairie.

Hubert Hughes Minnie Jones Robert Walker Callie Walker Brazos County Jess B. McGee

Lions Hear Boost for Bryan Area Agricultural Work

J E Stanford outlined plans to aid Brazos county rural clubs with agricultural development, boosting the Bryan Lions Club program. W F Leverkuhn reviewed past work and future activities, and a Kurten community meeting was announced with Fred Hale and committee to cooperate.

Bryan Lions Club Brazos County J. E. Stanford Stanford Texas Southern Agriculturist W. F E. Leverkuhn Stephen F. Austin High School

Death of Everett Conn Gibbs A Texas business leader dies in St. Louis

Everett Conn Gibbs born December 3 1896 in Madisonville lived in Bryan Austin Waco Tyler Amarillo and Temple. WWI officer trainee and instructor, later Buick Stones Firestone Hicks Vacuum Oil executive in East and Central Texas and St Louis. Survived by Ruth Pratt wife father mother two brothers Will K Gibbs Sanford Gibbs. Burial details not provided.

Bryan Bryan High School State University Austin Everett Conn Gibbs Leon Springs Texas Hicks Tire and Rubber Company Vacuum Oil Co East Texas St. Louis First Methodist Church Waco Tyler Amarillo Commandery Knights Templar Shrine At Everette Conn Gibbs Ruth Marie Pratt Jessie Pratt Temple Will K. Gibbs Sanford Gibbs Chicago, I

Auto overturns near Albany. one dead, two hurt

An auto overturned eight miles north of Albany after a tire blew out killing Henry Wilace, 40, and injuring Havre Nixon and Reese Wolfolk. The three Albany residents were taken to Stamford hospital.

Associated Tress Abilene Henry Wilace Havre Nixon Reese Wolfolk Albany Stamford

Texas Cotton Co op Plan Laid By Texas Men

Texas committee representatives from the Federal Farm Board and American Cotton Co operative Association met in Dallas to reorganize the Texas Farm Bureau Cotton Association into the Texas Cotton Co operative Association. They aim to form 5 to 7 district marketing groups and align policies with federal aims, with district and state membership essential for participation.

Associated Press Dallas Federal Farm Board American Cotton Co-operative Association Texas Farm Bureau Cotton Association Federal Board Harry Williams T. O O. Walton College Station Texas A. & M. College A. H. Lehdigh Texas Tech Lubbock Lawrence Westbrook Waco O. B. Martin Carl Williams C. O. Moser Walton W. W. Cole Chillicothe M. C. Dobbs Lamesa Panhandle National Marketing Corporation

Bank and merchant listings with committee for association

The article lists various home merchants and firms in different city areas connected to First State Bank and Trust Co and other entities. It notes President Eugene Edge naming a three member committee to draft by laws for the association, with Jno M Lawrence F L Henderson and John S Caldwell. The meeting was attended by officers and 20 of 28 executive committee members.

First State Bank and Trust Co J. M. Sebesta W. F. Gelber Pat Newton J. Groginsky L. Lobello Charley Kosarek Julius Groginsky Allen Smith Palermo Sam Carrabba Tom Powers Mike Altimore B. C. Cash Bryan Street C. H. Moehlman Real Hat E. E. Yeager D. D. White McCulloch-Dansby Co Will McCulloch J. Tom Smith Main St Henry T. Schovassa Jack T. Johnson J. S. Caldwell J. M. Lawrence Jr Mr. Sandifer College Station Chas. Operstein J. F. Casey Eugene Edge Jno

Bryan Bronchos Defeat Aggie Freshmen In Bi-District Clash

Bryan High School under Coach Gus Cox downed Texas A&M Freshmen coached by Red Petty 29 to 15 at A. and M. Memorial Gym in College Station on Tuesday. Bryan dominated from start to finish, earning a bi-district finals berth.

College Station Bryan High School Gus Cox Texas Aggie Red Petty A. and M. Memorial Bryan

Longhorn Hatchery Ad Promotes Custom Hatching and Chicks

Custom hatching and high grade chicks offered at popular prices. Book orders now. Hatching eggs wanted. Mrs Beecher Jones operates opposite Texas Oil Co station on College Avenue.

Beecher Jones Texas Oil Co College Avenue

Will Distribute Farm Schedules For 1930 Census

The U S Department of Agriculture asks county agents to aid accurate farm census in 1930. County Agent C L Benson will distribute 500 sample general farm schedules so farmers can prepare. Farmers should answer applicable questions and keep schedules for April enumeration.

U. S. Department of Agriculture State Director of Extension Service C. L. Benson

Landowners on Highway 6 to Meet Saturday

Land owners whose property lies on the new route for Highway 6 from Bryan to Benchley are summoned by County Judge A S McSwain to meet in Brazos county court house district court room Saturday afternoon to discuss right of way. Several owners have already agreed to donate land, aiming to finalize the acquisition for the state highway commission at its April meeting.

Bryan Benchley A. S. McSwain District Court Room Brazos County Court House State Highway Commission

Worsham Announces Candidacy for Brazos County Tax Assessor

Frank Worsham announces his candidacy for the office of Brazos County tax assessor. He intends to solicit votes and believes his knowledge of local values and conditions will help him be a good officer. He thanks supporters who encouraged his entry into the campaign.

Brazos County Frank Worsham

Smith Candidate for County Commissioner in Precinct 4

John G. Smith, a Bryan carpenter raised in the community, announces his candidacy for county commissioner in Precinct No. 4 in the Democratic primary in July. He emphasizes road work experience and support for economical, quality road building and maintenance.

John G. Smith Bryan Carpenter Smith

Political Announcement Candidates for July Democratic Primaries

The Eagle announces candidates for office subject to the July Democratic primaries.

Dates fixed for fair by Legion post in Brazos County

Brazos County free fair dates set for October 16 17 and 18 at the Sars Graham Post No 159 American Legion to sponsor. Fair board votes to incorporate and names committee chairs and advisors from each rural area to plan exhibits entertainment and operations.

Sars Graham Post No American Legion Fair Harry Estill Langston A. Spell Ed S. Martin J. E. Sloan C. L. Benson Lucy Givens F. M. Vance Joe Locke Tabor E. M. Seaman Kurten J. J. Holik Smetana Ross Banana Steele’s Store Grant McDonald King’s Highway Emmett Holland Edge Joe Merka Rye B. N. Risinger Reliance Roy Foster Steep Hollow Noah Cole Harvey Douglas Royder Wellborn J. W. Burrows Millica

Spring Weather Mercury Record Over Last Week

Moderate temperatures peaked Saturday with a high of 83 degrees, the week's weather record. The low was 44 on Monday, and total rainfall reached .23 inches with three days showing measurable precipitation. Daily highs and lows included Monday 68 44 and Saturday 75 57 with other days in the 70s. Rain totals: Thursday .06, Friday .16, Sunday .01 inches.

Mercury Mattiaay Onchwatene

Expense Money Is Allowed for Brazos County Commissioners

Texas fourth special session passed House Bill No. 93 enabling traveling expenses for Brazos county commissioners. County Judge A B McSwain said $25 per month would cover automobile operation costs in county work, replacing the current $125 monthly allowance used for upkeep. The move aims to offset travel costs while performing official duties.

Texas Brazos County McSwain

Texas Cotton Crisis Prompts Acreage Cut Demand

Texas Agriculture Commissioner George Terrell urged farmers to reduce cotton acreage by 150 percent and improve staple quality to lift prices. He warned a national oversupply could drive prices below 10 cents a pound. He highlighted untenderable short staple and prison-farm premium data as factors in potential gains.

Associated Press Austin George Terrell Triculture Texas Terrell

Iola Visitors Lindsey McCary and Clarence Iswell in Bryan

Lindsey McCary and Clarence Iswell of Iola were business visitors in Bryan on Monday.

Lindsey McCary Clarence Iswell Iola Bryan

Also Mentioned on This Page

J.C. Penney Food For Thought Brenham Cameron Marlin Navasota James Sullivan A. and M. College of Texas People’s Column Lions’ Meet Moody's Committee Bryan Bronchos Aggie Fish Longhorn Hatchery Hiway No. 6 Worsham Raymond B. Jones R. R Dick” Broach Prank Clyde F. Goen J. M. Ferguson Roy Montgomery J. H. Reed Co. A. Buchanan Justice of the Peace T, McGre KEY Farmers Eagle
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