Bryan Baptists Plan $100000 Church Edifice
At 11 am on Sunday the First Baptist church's survey committee report prompted unanimous approval to begin a new church at once. The building on the present site will cost about $100,000 with 98 by 145 feet dimensions and a seating capacity of 1600 to 1800. The plan includes a spacious Sunday School department and a long list of building and finance committee members was named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Baptist Home
Down Town
First Baptist Church
W. S. Barron
W. C. Davis
H. O. Boatwright
J. Webb Howell
E. E. McAdams
Ey W. Crawford
D. L. Wilson
Jno. A. Eld
First Baptist Church of
Bryan
M. E. Wallace
Chas. W. Crawford
E. J. Fountain
W. R. Thomas
Robert S. Webb, Jr
W. S. Howell
H. P
Weather and social notes from Tabor February issue
The Tabor column reports several weather concerns and farming plans, noting corn land broken and cotton land ready for cultivation. It lists illnesses including pneumonia affecting Ben Francis’s infant Billy, Minnie Elliott, Ella Ray McWhorter improving, and Price recovering. Social items mention a George Walker party, visits by Mrs. W. G. Colson, and Roscoe Lyle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essetial
Bryan Daily Eagle
Tabor
Mr. Price
Billy
Ben Francis
Minnie Elliott
Ella Ray McWhorter
George Walker
W. G. Colson
Frankston
Roscoe Lyle
Houston
Ruby Walker
Marjorie Marquart
Closs
Abraham Lincoln
Joe Locke
McKinley Loper Escapes Huntsville Penitentiary
White man 28, 5 10, 150 pounds with blue eyes and brown hair escaped from Huntsville penitentiary Friday evening. Escape reported to Sheriff L. E. Morehead via telegram from John L Dibrell, record clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley Loper
Huntsville
L. E. Morehead
John L Dibrell
Secretary Eberstadt Visits Decatur in Civic Worth Tale
Sam E. Eberstadt secretary of the Bryan Chamber of Commerce visited Decatur at the invitation of the local chamber for discussions on chamber work. He spoke to students, addressed a mass meeting on building and loan operations, and presented Bryan’s model to inspire local progress. The trip cost nothing to Decatur, with a home building loan association likely to follow.
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Sam E. Eberstadt
Bryan Chamber of Commerce
Decatur
Chamber of Commerce
L. B. Gill
Bryan
Eberstadt
District Court Room
Brazos County
M. College
Allen Academy
Wise County Messenger
Decatur Texas
Wellborn Sunday School party delights seniors
The Baptist Sunday school senior class, taught by Mrs. L. V. Williams, enjoyed games, jokes, and hot chocolate on February 22 in Wellborn. Attendees included Maud Norwood, Ruth Dixon, Cycle Dunn, Carl Crone, and others from Wellborn and nearby Bryan. Four new pupils attended last Sunday and are encouraged to continue. Annie Williams returned home after visiting her mother in Franklin.
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Bryan Dally Eagle
Wellborn
The
Baptist Sunday School
L. V. Williams
Miss Delouisan
Maud Norwood
Ruth Dion
Cycle Dunn
Millican
Apt
Carl Crone
L. E
Joe Norwood
Robert Eisenbeck
A. R. Parker
Rupert Barron
Mosely
Howard Lee
Jim Vance
Edward Wilkerson
Williams
John Conway
Bryan
George Washington
Annie Williams
Eck Smith
Franklin
Margarite Peyton
H. W. Peyton
Calvert
Pauline
Inez Winstead
Lila Moss
Sutton
Arthur Harris
Groesbeck
H. W. Boyles
Hearne
Lizze Peyton
Mudville
C. R. Wood
Jewell Cameron
Arthur Andrew
College Station
Emma Laudermilk
Warren Henry
Benchley
John Buchanan
A. R. Haltom
Babe
Ray
Jessie Deason
Frank
C. L. Beason
Frank James
Herbert Doerge
Navasota
F. D. Vance
Benchley Budget notes social and local visits
Cold wet weather brings farmer blues as locals recount visits to Ennis Houston Mexia and Bryan. Dances at C R Wood House draw crowds while weddings births and family travel fill the week.
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Benchley
Jesse Peyton
Ennis
Mr. Kelly
Dallas
Rice
Houston
J. E. Cameron
Tabor
Walter Lindsey
Warren Thurman
Bryan
C. R. Wood
H. W. Peyton
Calvert
Jewell Cameron
Ola Henry
Ross Cameron
Uncle Batson
George Broach
Bud Henry
Jerry” Wilson
Dick” Elliott
Walker
Mr. Wood
Endorsement Drives Cotton Marketing Association Support
J. J. Parker writes a dated endorsement for the Cotton Marketing Association urging cotton growers to join the cooperative. He recalls higher sales prices achieved by a member and notes losses from staying with the old system, urging broad participation to control cotton prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotton Marketing Association
J. J. Parker
Farm Bureau Cotton Association of Texas
Palermo Bros
V. Luza
Marriage Licenses Issued in Brazos County
Brazos County records show marriage licenses issued since the last publication. Listed are pairs including Billie Parker and Esther Jackson and several other couples such as Willie Hightower and Martha Williams, John C. Valenta and Mary Poth, James Lane and Estella Jones, and Richard Henry Harrison and Emma Merle Lucas, as recorded by County Clerk A. S. McSwain and Judge Sanders among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
A. S. McSwain
Billie Parker
Esther Jackson
Judge Sanders
Minnie Tennard
Willie Hightower
Martha Williams
Ghiles Lewis
Daisy Jackson
M. T. Jones
Maude Thompson
Ira Denman
Bertha Elberta Childress
G. H. White
Wilsie Mae Gossett
M. T. Reedy
Kate L. Burkhalter
John C. Valenta
Mary Poth
Jessie Johnson
Ella Hardy
Jesse Kamp
Hattie May Thomas
Earnest Knox
Caroline Johnson
Mose Lights, Jr
Nellie Sims
Lonnie Wells
Dearlene Johnson
Willie Bell
Edna Thomas
James Lane
Estella Jones
Richard Henry Harrison
Emma Merle Lucas
Jurors Named for 4th Week of District Court
The list of jurors drawn for the 4th week of district court begins next Monday morning March 8. Names include R. L. Jones W. J. Graham Milton Darwin Tom Higgs Chas Gerke Chas Crawford T. D. Daly R. R. Ellis D. Paul Dansby F. C. Oliver J. M. Cole Frank Conrad O E. Ford Lynn Sample J. A. McQueen Jr Will Poindexter F. Schram FE. F. Meads L FE Dowd Norman T. Kinnie 0 W Goolsbee T. L. Smith R. B. Grant Geo D Hassell John F. Ettle John M. Lawrence Sr A W Emmet J F Lavenders J E Hensarling Harry Edge Chester Higgs J E Pate Hugo Lenz W B English R P Lemon E B Elliott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
R. L. Jones
W. J. Graham
Milton Darwin
Tom Higgs
Chas
Gerke
Chas. Crawford
T. D. Daly
R. R. Ellis
D. Paul Dansby
F. C. Oliver
J. M. Cole
Frank Conrad O
E. Ford
Lynn Sample
J. A. McQueen, Jr
Will Poindexter
F. Schram
F. Meads
L. FE
Dowd
Norman T. Kinnie
W. Goolsbee
T. L. Smith
R. B. Grant
Geo
D Hassell
John F. Ettle
John M. Lawrence, Sr
A. W. Emmet
J. F. Lavender
J. E. Hensarling
Harry Edge Chester Higgs
J. E. Pate
Hugo Lenz
W. B. English
R. P. Lemon
E. B. Elliott
Washington's memory honored by 700 Masons and DeMolays
In College Station Brazos County more than seven hundred Masons and DeMolays gathered at the Texas A and M College dining hall to honor George Washington. Speakers included President W B Bizzell Judge W C Davis and others who stressed Masonry De Molay service and American ideals.
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College
W. B. Bizzell
W. C. Davis
Thomas M. Bartley
Wilbur Keith
Dallas
S. C. Hoyle
Bryan
George C. Purl
Dallas County
Frank O. Martin
College Station
Brazos County
A. and M. College of Texas
George Washington
de Molay
8. C. Hoyle
Bizzell
George Washingen
Washington
Wilson
Davis
Woodrow Wilson
Purl
Texas
Bartley
Masonic Order
de Molays
Keith
Masonic Service Association
Dallas News
United States
Bryan Masonic Service Association
Hoyle
H. B. Stoddard
Mess Hall
H. E. Randolph
C. E. Sprague
Brown
King Vivian
W. A. Duncan
Mr. Duncan
Baker of Milam for Comptroller Public Accounts for Texas
Resolutions from Grimes County endorse O. D. Baker of Milam County for Texas State Comptroller. The document praises his public service, legislative record, and support for law enforcement and education, urging Grimes County citizens to back his candidacy. Also an advertisement announces a new shorthand class starting Monday night March 3 hosted by Chester Higgs.
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Baker
MILAM
Texas
Bryan Eagle
R. M. West
R. P. Harrison
O. A. Hamilton
R. T. West
J. T. Barry
Grimes County
O. D. Baker
Gauze
Milam County
Democratic Voters of
Mr. Baker
Bryan Building and Loan Sells 250 Shares Before April 1
The Bryan Building and Loan Association will offer a new fifth series of 250 shares totaling 250000 dollars before April 1. This sale will raise total outstanding shares to 6250 and overall stock to 1250000 dollars. Secretary S E Eberstadt will handle arrangements in coming days. Directors present were W H Cole S E Eberstadt W S Barron F L Henderson W S Higgs Robert Armstrong. Absent were H O Boatwright ill and A H Leidigh away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Building and Loan Association
Association
Chamber of Commerce
Bryan
S. E. Eberstadt
W. H. Cole
W. S. Barron
F. L. Henderson
W. S. Higgs
Robert Armstrong
H. O
Tenants House Burns on Boriskie Farm Near College
A tenant house on the V. J. Boriskie farm two miles east of College burned Thursday, destroyed completely. It was only partially insured and Boriskie estimates the total loss at about $500, with an overheated flue suspected as the cause.
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V. J. Boriskie
College
Flinch party at home hosted by Mr and Mrs Halbrook
Miss Vera Halbrook hosted an informal flinch party at the Halbrook home with Corn popping and drinks after the hour. Attendees included Misses Elizabeth Mathis Vera Halbrook Myrtle Mathis and Messrs Willis Edge Everett Halbrook and Ewell Wheeler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Halbrook
R. J. Halcook
Elizabeth Mathis
Myrtle Mathis
Willis Edge
Everett Halbrook
Ewell Wheeler
Sam B. Wilson Enthused Over Markets
Sam B. Wilson returns from a New York buying trip praising selections, ready to wear and millinery creations in Fifth Avenue salons. He notes women demand sport styles more than ever and expects Bryan College area shoppers will embrace hundreds of dresses, coats, suits and related items in the new season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam B. Wilson
New York
Fifth Avenue
Bryan
College
Wilson
Aggies Join Laredo George Washington Carnival
John M Lawrence Milton W Sims E W Crenshaw and Seth Mooring head for Laredo Texas for a George Washington celebration akin to Mardi Gras. The Aggieland six provide music as 20 to 30 A and M students ride the excursion train. They will visit Jack Hassell and Cal Grahar in Bryan while enjoying bull fights and a flower festival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Lawrence
Milton W Sims
E. W. Crenshaw
Seth Mooring
Laredo
Texas
George Washington
New Orleans
Aggieland Six
Jack Hassell
Cal Grahar
Bryan
John T Hassell
Advertising proves effective for Bryan wrecking house
The Bryan Wrecking House for used auto parts advertised in the paper and mailed cards. Within two hours two orders were received, their value enough to cover the advertising. The piece argues advertising pays and boosts local business.
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Bryan Wrecking House
Bryan
Patterson Birth Card Reveals Neal Car Patterson Arrival
Bryan and College friends received Breckenridge birth cards announcing Neal Car Patterson's arrival on February 18 1924 at the home of Mr. and Mrs J C Patterson. The Pattersons formerly lived in Bryan where he was Federal coordinator at A and M College. They now reside in Breckenridge where he serves as count agent of Stephens county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Breckenridg
Neal Car Patterson
J. C. Patterson
Patterson
A. and
M. College
Breckenridge
Stephens County
William B Cook Jr Birth Prompts Family Greetings
Bryan friends celebrate the birth of William B Cook Jr on February 20 to Mr and Mrs William B Cook of Houston. The new arrival shares a birthday with his grandfather I M Cook of Steen Hollow, stirring happy dreams of future joint celebrations.
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Bryan
College Friends
William B. Cook, Jr
William B. Cook
Houston
Cook
William B., Jr
I. M. Cook
Steen Hollow
Deputy Game Warden Warns Public on Bird Nests and Eggs
W. S. Houston game warden for Brazos Robertson Milam Washington and Grimes counties issues a warning. Anyone who kills injures or destroys nests or eggs of mocking birds hawks bluebirds thrushes wrens martins swallows and other named birds faces misdemeanor charges and fines from ten to one hundred dollars on conviction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Houston
Brazos
Robertson Burleson
Milam
Washington
Grimes
Junior Missionary Society Meets at Church
The Methodist Junior Missionary Society met Sunday afternoon with 21 members present. President Mary Martha Black led a brief business session and a junior choir was organized after the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Bentley
Methodist Junior Missionary Society
Mary Martha Black
Kurten Approves New School House With Auditorium
The Eagle reports Kurten approved a bond for a modern school building and a large auditorium to accommodate current needs and future growth. The decision reflects the community’s active civic engagement and readiness to support welfare meetings and regional gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kurten
Razos County
Bryan High Competes in State Meet at Austin
Bryan High School basketball team earns a state berth by winning District 24 and defeating Yarrellton from District 25. In the district final at College Station, Bryan won 27 to 10 as Glenn Cloud led with 7 points and Bridgewater topped Yarrellton with four field goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Austin Iic
Yarreilton
College Station Court
St Stanislaus Church Cornerstone Ceremony in Cappell Hill
J B Gleissner of St Josephs Catholic Church attends the cornerstone laying at Saint Stanislaus Catholic Church in Cappell Hill as principal speaker. He will return to Bryan tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Gleissner
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Cappell Hill
Saint Stanislaus Catholic Church
Wey
German physiologist stirs medical controversy on newborn tails
Dr Adolf Berlin claims newborn babies often have tails that can wag, though they disappear as the infant grows. The assertion sparked debate in medical circles. Separately, K L Crone of Bryan, long with Bryan Ice and Western Public Service, plans a move to Houston for a new post with South End Ice Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Mre i
New York
Adolf Berlin
Heilborn
K. L. Crone
Bryan
Bryan Ice Company
Western Public Service Company
Houston
South End Ice Company
OUR SPRING CLASS OFFERS SHORTHAND AND BOOKKEEPING
A local training school advertises six week shorthand for 7.00 and bookkeeping six weeks for 5.00. It promotes the intelligent stenographer as a valuable office auxiliary and claims ideal results for motivated students. Announcement notes a later Monday March 3 session.
Noted rupture expert to give free appliance demonstration
C. F. Redlich, famed rupture appliance specialist, will demonstrate his latest devices to relieve ruptures at once and permanently. He warns that delays and ill fitting trusses worsen cases and may require surgery. Free demonstration on the stated date, home office 335 Boston Block, Minneapolis, Minn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Redlich
Boston Block
Minneapolis, Minn
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bryan Baptists
Brazos Grower
Cotton Market Association
Masons
Walter W. Kraft
Chester Higgs
Bryan B. &L
Flinch
MR. and
Mrs. Halbrook
Bryan and
Eagle Space
Eputy
Junior Missionary Society
Austin
Ln Medical World
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