Brazos County Trustees Adopt Education Resolutions
The Brazos County Trustees Association reports resolutions endorsing Governor Neff on equal educational opportunities and state funding. They urge a blanket tax, $50 per child yearly, ten months schooling, rural education support, and a constitutional convention to secure a lasting, statewide system. Committees name W C rrr, Bars, Arm Strong, Tabor, Lee J. Rountree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat M. Neff
Texas Teachers Association
Houston
Texas
Neff
3&Th
State Superintendent of Education
Bryan Eagle
The
Texas School Journal
Texas Outlook
Press of Texas
Wat’ Two Armstrong
Tabor
Lee J. Rountree
Bryan
Committee On
Brazos County Trustees Association
Death of Mrs Holek in College Area
Mrs John W Holek aged 29 died at College last night after a two week illness. She lived in Bryan and College twelve years. Survived by husband John W Holek two children a year and a half and a two week old baby boy, her parents Mr and Mrs Doich of Bryan a brother a sister and other relatives. She was a member of St Joseph's Catholic church and the funeral will be held this afternoon at 8 o'clock at the Catholic cemetery conducted by Father J Gleissner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Holek
College
Mrs. Lee Rountree Visits Parents During Holidays
Mrs. Lee J. Rountree arrived from El Paso Monday afternoon after visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Mitchell. She was accompanied as far as Hearne by her sister Mrs. W. M. Kelly of Waco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee J. Rountree
el Paso
T. C. Mitchell
Hearne
W. M. Kelly
Waco
1923 Resolutions for Higher Employment and Growth
We will rise above low grade employment and its hopelessness by qualifying ourselves for high grade salaries with pleasant surroundings and favorable opportunities for constant growth and sure development into business capacity that opens wide avenues ahead.
Lucrative Positions for Prepared Minds
A terse guidance message notes that with average intelligence and steady application there is little uncertainty in securing lucrative posts once prepared. It emphasizes the value of preparation and creditable effort for reliable outcomes.
Brazos County Red Cross Holds 1922 Annual Meeting
The Brazos County Red Cross executive committee met at Red Cross headquarters in Bryan on Friday afternoon to review December activity and plan 1923. Reports showed 42 families aided, 94.09 dollars spent on home service, 49 dollars repaid, and 50 comfort kits sent to Marines. funds were pledged to continue public health nurse Celia M Crosse and expand operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Red Cross
Bryan
W. H. Cole
Madison Hall
J. B. Gleissner
Tyler Haswell
W. B. Cline
S. Moylan Bird
Will S Howell
San Domingo
Haiti
Fort Bayard
New Mexico
Webb Howell
Knights of Pythias Lodge of
Cole
W. S. Barron
Red Cross Roll Call
Barron
Celia M Crosse
G. M. Ammons
P.S. Mangum
George F. Lee
Noah Cole
Laura Mims
Essie Shealey
Ex-Soldier and Sisters Trek Ocean-to-Ocean
R Roberts a former overseas World War soldier travels with sisters Frances and Louise from Charleston S C toward San Bernardino California. They pass through Savannah Jacksonville New Orleans and Houston and plan a stay of two or three days in Bryan before continuing north via Hearne. Roberts served in the 886th Ambulance Corps and is recovering from tuberculosis and a coughing spell. He has gained 20 pounds since leaving Charleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Roberts
Frances
Louise
Charleston
S. C
San Bernadino
California
Savannah
Jacksonville
New Orleans
Houston
Bryan
Hearne
Roberts
886Th Ambulance Corps
Court House Lawn
L. E. Morehead
Conway Family Heads to Bryan for Day Visit
Mrs J F Conway and daughter Agnes Conway visit Bryan for the day. Agnes plans to return to school at C I A in Denton on January 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Conway
Agnes Conway
Steep Hollow
Bryan
Agnes
Denton
Texas Fox Hunters elect officers at annual meeting
The fourth annual Texas Fox and Wolf Hunters Association meeting in Harrison county concluded with high remarks. Dick the Walker dog owned by A G Fider of Deport won the loving cup in the beach show, while the all age race ran long into the afternoon and night with many dogs involved. Officers for next year include President Judge W Shoults Longview and others listed by executive committee chair Ed Fauet Wascom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Texas Fox and Wolf Hunters’ Association
Harrison County
United States
A. G. Fider
Deport
Texas
Abo
Judge W. Shoults
Longview
Judge Wallace
Shreveport
Norman Martindale
San Marcos
B. B. Crimm
Ed Fauet
Waskom
H. H. Vaurhan
Cone Johnson
Tyler
Corriean
Hore
Ark
Chas Miller
Dallas
Frank Doss
Bonham
Emmett Taylor
Benton
Alexander
Shrevewort
Ed Wickes
Bryan
W. C
Wylie
Pete Reeves
Sledge Houston
Somerville
Rev Thompson Returns Home From North Texas Christmas Trip
Rev C B Thompson pastor of the Free Baptist church returns from Carrollton Dallas and other North Texas points after a Christmas visit with family. He reports a splendid reunion and says he is glad to return to Bryan for the New Year and ready for his work in the Master’s Vineyard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Thompson
the Free Baptist Church
Carrollton
Dallas
Texas
Rev Thompson
Bryan
Dinner Party Hosts Share Christmas Dinner
Mr and Mrs John Hunt entertained friends on Thursday at 7 o clock. The guests included Mr and Mrs John Caldwell, Mr and Mrs Robert Caldwell of San Antonio, and Mr and Mrs Charles Holmes. The table featured red Christmas blossoms and ferns on snowy damask. Menu included oyster cocktail olives pickles crackers fried chicken with cream gravy oyster dressing green beans creamed potatoes cranberries celery hot rolls ambrosia cake coffee and cheese balls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hunt
John M. Caldwell
Robert Caldwell
San Antonio
Charles Holmes
Welborn Community Club Stage Show Draws Big Crowd
The Hoodo Coon comedy, staged by the Welborn Progressive Community Club, drew a full house on Friday night. Attendees from Bryan and nearby communities enjoyed lively acting, music, and a piano fund benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Benson
Welborn
Bryan
Millican
Rock Prairie
Peach Creek
College
Dee Cargill
Jim
Guvnn Lloyd
Bryan Rotary
W. H. Lawrence
David Reed
E. P. Humbert
Gabe Carell
Tabor
Welborn Progressive Community Club
Artie Hopkins Arrives on Steep Hollow Business Today
Artie Hopkins from Steep Hollow is in town on business today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artie Hopkins
Steep Hollow
Robinson dies at Steele's Store in Texas
C A Robinson aged about 72 died at the home of his son Roy Robinson at Steele's Store after a long illness. He was born in Alabama and moved to Brazos county in 1882 settling at Wellborn. Survived by six children: Roy, T B, W L, Mrs Hensarling, Mrs William and Mrs Barron. Funeral in Bryan Sunday with burial in City Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A Robinson
Roy Robinson
Steele’s
C. A. Robinson
Alabama
Texas
Brazos County
Wellborn
Steele Store
T. B. Robinson
W. L. Robinson
Houston
Geo. B. Hensarling
J. D. William
T. J. Barron
Bryan
R. M. Dansby
City Cemetery
Editor Rankin Visits Bryan County Ledger Editor
Caldwell editors Mr and Mrs W W Rankin arrived for a visit with Mr and Mrs J E Covey. Rankin edits the Burleson County Ledger and is noted for promoting newspaper virtues. He visited the Eagle office and said Burleson county outlook is good morally financially and politically. He remains optimistic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Rankin
Caldwell
J. E. Covey
Rankin
Burleson County
Hearne approves $200,900 road bond by large margin
Hearne Texas voters backed a $200700 bond issue for good roads by nine to one, Elliott nearly three to one and Mumford unanimously opposing. Benchesy area saw near solid opposition with only three yes votes. Local businesses closed three hours to boost turnout and women played a leading role in the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Hearne
Texas
Elliott
Mumford
Benchley
Passing of Mrs Wh Andrews Pioneer of Brazos County
Mrs. William Priscrtta Andrews died Saturday at 7 am after a long illness. Born in England, she moved to Grimes county in 1850 and lived in Brazos county for 50 years. A Methodist, she leaves nine children and was predeceased by her husband in 1906. Funeral at 9 am in Steep Hollow Cemetery conducted by Rev. Sample.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Priscrtta) Andrews
J. L. Andrews
Athlene
Will J. Andrews
College
Robert Connell
Harvey
R. P Andrew Blum
W. M. Crenhaw
Bryan
Oscar Minkert
Greenville
O. L. Andrews
J. H. Nash
W. C. Andrews
Steep Hollow
A. F. Peters
Hondo
William Andrews
Fine Edge Sunday School Barbecue
Edge January report details a large barbecue to celebrate a year of Sunday school work. Tom Wilson oversaw barbecuing two fat muttons and a listed Blue Ribbon Forty pig. The event drew wide attendance, followed by music from a newly won Victrola and informal talks in the Community building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EDGE
Edge Sunday School
Tom Wilson
Buried at Boonville for J. E. Spiller
The body of J. E. Spiller, who died in Houston, was brought to Bryan and laid to rest at Boonville cemetery. He was 46 and survived by his wife and eight children, seven from a prior marriage and one with his present wife. Dr. John A. Held conducted the funeral, with Bryan lodge Knights of Pythias members attending in honor of R. L. Spiller of College Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Spiller
Houston
Bryan
Boonville
Spiller
John A. Held
First Baptist Church
Bryan Lodge
Knights of Pythias
R. L. Spiller
College Station
Gilpin Family Entwines New Year Visit in Bryan
P Gilpin of Kurten spent New Year's Day in Bryan with his daughter Miss Lillie Belle Gilpin at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T A Cloud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Gilpin of
Kurten
Bryan
Lillie Belle Gilpin
Personal mentions of holiday visits across Bryan area
Prof and Mrs J L Cobb return from Hearne. Misses Allene and Daisy Brogden visit from Austin. Miss Trueheart Buchanan and Miss Elizabeth Clifton of Fort Worth visit grandparents M G Buchanan. Dr C A Searcy family weekend in Hempstead. Bryan guests include Margaret Grant, Elon Stuart family, T B Martin, pool party, Inez Moore, Unn Edge, Llano and Tyler students, D J McDonald, Harry and Sam Crnshaw, Conlee family, Arlene Florence Dyess, Virginia Hibbard guest of Mrs B Youngblood, R M Gordon returns from Houston, and many others visiting or returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Cobb
Hearne
Allene
Daisy Brogden
Austin
R. L. Brogden
Trueheart Buchanan
Elizabeth Clifton
Fort Worth
M. G Buchanan
C. A. Searcy
Hempstead
Bryan
D. T. Pool
W. A Middleton, Jr
Llano High School
J. M Moore
Kurton
John Aubrey Moore
Tyler Commercial College
J. M. Moore
D. J. McDonald
Franklin
Harry
Sam Crnshaw
Houston
M. K. Goodwin
Charley Conlee
Keith
John A. Conlee
Arlene
Florence and
Dyess
Harvey
C. F. Allen
A. Brunneman
Winifred
Harlimren
W. E Saunders
Wilson Bradley
Ann
College Avenue
East 26Th Street
Clifton Buchanan
Wharton
M. G. Buchanan
Lola Jones
Harvey Wa
Carl Conlee
Texico
L. H. Tucker
Mazie Curry
D. S. Buchanan
Coren Gibbs
Waco
W. F. Gibbs
Lee J. Rountree
Bryan Eagle
Texas
T. C. Mitchell
Tucker
Herbert Tucker
Edgar Buchanan
Dallas
W. Buchanan
W. J. Cox
Calvert
R.B. Grant
Ursuline Avenue
A. C. Beard
Mission
Tom Sammon
Stiles A. Giraud
John Koneckny
W. H. Lawrence
Josie Lawrence
Hillsboro
Jim T. Lawrence
Carrol C. Todd
Breckenridge
C. C. Todd
College Station
Guy Bittle, Jr
Santa Fe Railroad
Galveston
A and M Display Ribbon Prize Steers at Two Shows
A and M College of Texas showcases a display of ribbon prizes from its steer herd shown at the American Royal in Kansas City and the International Livestock Show in Chicago. The Kansas City results include champion Angus and Hereford teams with multiple first prizes. Chicago adds championships and several placings. Total earnings reached 587 dollars with the champion steer also selling for a high premium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Eagle
College Station
Texas
A. & M. College of Texas
Kansas City
Chicago
Angus and Reserve
Angus
Family News From Bryan Christmas Visits and Moves
Parents of Mr. and Mrs. Guy P. Bittle depart for Los Angeles where he will do special work for Santa Fe in 1923. Several relatives from Waco Houston and Bryan return home after Christmas visits. Miss Helen Moore returns from Houston and Miss Harriett Amsler from Hemstead plans a visit with Miss Nane Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy P. Bittle
Bittle, Jr
Los Angeles
California
Santa Fe
Frank Myres
Louie Louise Myre
Bessie M. Holt
Waco
Rudolaph Myres
Hudson Myres
Houston
Bryan
J A. Myres
C. T. Skaines
E. W Crenshaw
Mrs Skaines
Crenshaw
Helen Moore
John A. Moore
Harriett Amsler
Hemnstead
Nane Moore
Holiday visitors and travel in Bryan area noted
Friday's Daily lists local residents visiting relatives during Christmas and New Year. Names include Mrs. M Francis in Dallas with Bob Francis family. Dr. Francis in College Station. Carroll Harris of Mexia visiting Maggie Harris. C R Gardner and H E Dishman in Houston. Julius Groginsky returning from Fort Worth. Miss Marjorie Beaumont Hearne visiting aunt Lillian Beaumont. Ben Tucker Nava sopa visiting Mrs L Tucker. many others traveling or visiting, with notes on local civic ties and prior occupations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Francis
Dallas
Bob Francis
Francis
College Station
Carroll Harris
Mexia
Maggie Harris
C. R. Gardner
H. E. Dishman
Houston
Julius Groginsky
Fort Worth
Marjorie Beaumont O Hearne
Lillian Beaumont
Ben Tucker
Navasota
L. H. Tucker
C. L. Benson
Zak
Terracine
Brazos County
Lena Perella
Waco
Nick Lobello
Edith M. Andrews
San Antonio
John Carmichael
Granbury
Bryan
Carmichael
A. M. College
E. C. Andrews
G. T. Williams
North Zulch
Williams
Wellborn
Hendrix Conway
Franklin
D. T. Salvaggio
Highbanks
Falls County
T. E
Harry Dishman
W. L. Sarvik
DeWitt Alford
Margaret
Mildred Alford
Caldwell
Mary Ewing
Edge Woman's Club Hosts Delightful Edge Reception
Special to the Eagle Edge Texas January 1 The Edge Woman's Club held a pleasant reception with Mrs L Mangus of Macey hosting. Guests included her sister from Chicago and Mr Mangus father from Arkansas. Fifteen Edge ladies attended plus a few men who helped by cutting wood and shooting rabbits, creating a lively, inclusive gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle
Edge
Texas
Woman’s Club of
L. Mangus
Macey
Brazos colored farmers seek membership in national agriculture institute
A group of Brazos County colored men are recommended for membership in the American Institute of Agriculture in Chicago. The institute trains farmers in marketing methods and plans to limit training to 2000 men nationwide this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
American Institute of Agriculture
Chicago
A. Kemp
Bryan
Larry Smith
T. W. Phillins
J. D. Daniels
Sryen
John Matthews
Anderson Banks
John Cunningham
John Knox
Sam Smothers
Tom Moore
Wellborn
Gus Roy
FE. Ewing
KE. Ky Mingerfield
Henry Scott
Millican
Sam Pichardson
College Station
Rush
Tol Smothers
Caldwell
Madison Street
Illinois
College of Agriculture
Institute
George Livingston
U. S. Bureau of Markets
J. R. Howard
American Farm Bureau Federation
8. T. Lowell
National Grange
United States
Milligan Negro Accidentally Killed in Texas
A man named Joe Edwards from near Millican, Texas was accidentally shot while hunting with his brother near Navasota. He was taken by ambulance to a sanitarium but died before surgery. The body was returned to Millican for burial. Edwards lived about three miles from Millican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navasota
Texas
Joe Edwards
C. A. Dunavant
Millican
Edwards
Big Squirrel Hunt At College Station Nets Twenty Tails
A large squirrel hunt near College Station Tuesday yielded twenty tails collected by R. L. May who visited Thursday with the prize. Hunters included Rev. J. J. Tatum and the Dowlings, with Tatum noted for his appetite rather than his tally in the great slaughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
R. L. May
Rev
J. J. Tatum
Dowlings
Tatum
Brother Tatum
Visit of Schubert and O Connor to Conway Couple
Mr and Mrs Will Schubert of Pat O Connor visit Mr and Mrs J M Conway of Steep Hollow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Schubert
Pat O'Connor
J. M. Conway
Steep Hollow
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Holek
Bryan, Texas
Brazos County Red Cross
Ocean
Texas Fox Hunters Ass
Rev. Thompson
Wellborn Community Club
WH. Andrews
Fine Edge
Edge Woman’s Club
HAPPY
Milligan
Marlin, Texas
Model Laundry and Dry Gleaning CO
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