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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1927
Page
4
New Brazos County Officials Announced for 1st Precinct
Two changes in the Brazos County official family will take effect. Christogney Oak McKenzie remains in law practice. Neeley named to succeed as county attorney. Roy Montgomery replaces Strong as county treasurer. Guy F. Boyett and John Sabo succeed Risinger and Holland as precinct commissioners. Sworn in January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Teachir
Neeley
County At- Christogney Oak
McSwain Family Reunion Held at Wellborn Sunday
The McSwain home at Wellborn hosted a large family reunion on Sunday with 23 attendees. Festivities included a traditional turkey dinner, a Christmas tree, and exchanges of gifts while guests praised the gathering. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. A. B. McSwain and relatives from Bryan Port Arthur Rockport Clarksville and Wellborn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. J. McSwain
Wellborn
Eva Stewart
Timho
A. B. McSwain
Joss F. McSwain
Clarksville
Clyde F. Goen
Don, Oliver
Harvey
Joe Wes
The
Allei
Graham and Ruth Puckett Wed in December Ceremony
William P. Graham son of Rockerie residents married Ruth Puckett daughter of Joplin couples on December 23. The pair will reside at Texas Military Institute San Antonio where Graham coaches. They stopped to visit his parents in between trains on the way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Cajana
Miss Cora Dulaney Returns To Dallas
Miss Cora Dulaney returns to Dallas after a holiday visit in Bryan with her parents Mr and Mrs S C Dulaney She stopped over in Bryan en route from a business trip to New Orleans for the real estate firm in Dallas where she has worked for several years Her many friends were glad to meet her and hope for more Bryan visits in the new year
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Dulaney
Dallas
Bryan
S.C. Dulaney
Revival Planned by Rev Day in Somerville
Rev R E Day of the First Baptist Church of Bryan will conduct a ten day revival at the Baptist church in Somerville. He will assist Pastor Rev C A Ray and will be away from Bryan until late next week returning to preach at his home church January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Day
First Baptist Church of
Bryan
Somerville
Baptist Church
Distinguished Visitor in Bryan Heads to Louisiana as Agent
Miss Mary Jessie Stone visits Bryan at Miss Grace Bowman’s home before heading to Baton Rouge to assume state home demonstration agent duties for Louisiana. She spent seven years with A. and M. College Extension Service, three years teaching at Peabody’s Institute for Teachers in Nashville, and studied at Columbia University earning a master’s degree pending six points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jessie Stone
Bryan
Grace Bowman
Miss Stone
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Extension Service Department
A. and
M. College
Peabody’s Institute For Teachers
Nashville
Oil truck driver bruised after Studebaker collision at Gulf station
Weldon Jones an oil truck driver was bruised but not seriously injured when R. L. Schumacher of Houston driving a Studebaker hit his truck and turned it over at the Gulf filling station. Jones was taken to hospital and later sent home. The Studebaker was damaged and being repaired. The truck carried oil and witnesses said injuries could have been worse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weldon Jones
R. L. Schumacher
Houston
Gulf
Jones
Numerous Marriage Licenses Issued in December
County Clerk records show many licenses granted since December 17. Notable couples include L. C. Woodard and Mattie R. Williams, Robert Blue and Emma Johnson, Joe T. Salvaggio and Bonnie Piccolo, and William Nixon and Jennie Parker among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.S. McSwain
L. C. Woodard
Mattie R. Williams
Robert Blue
Emma Johnson
W. G. Weaver
Grace Sample
Joe T. Salvaggio
Bonnie Piccolo
William Nixon
Jennie Parker
Charlie Jenkins
Hallie Locket
Sidney B. Cox
Lena F. Rogers
Joseph Dewey Carnes
Ruby Sheffield
Nunn Williams
Mary Floyd
Ridley Gary
Ruth Wilson
Willard Lewis
Annie Mary Plummer
Alvin Gregg
Jennie Harrington
L. G. Phillips
Katherine Darrow
Calvin Smith
Margaret Lockhart
Jessie Mallard
Vera Love
Major Abram
Irene Easter
Earnest Jackson
Lillie Belle Haley
Luke Rayford
Una Johnson
Ezra Johnson
Katherine Godine
Alva Armstrong
May Polk
Walter Meyer
Laura Weinzeil
Carl S. Henderson
Eye ear and throat practice spread across cities
Dr. Cline traces his career from Colorado City to Wharton then Whatley and Herring camp in Madison county before moving to Bryan fifteen years ago. He notes malaria decline, increased eye work and refraction due to living changes, more schooling and glasses, and says neglected nasal treatment in youth leaves some elderly deaf with limited remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Chicago
Philadelphia
New York City
Colorado City
Wharton
Whatley and
Herring Camp
Madison County
Bryan
Mearly
Cline
County Judges Organize for 8-Cent Gas Tax Push
A meeting of Brazos Washington and Grimes county judges and commissioners in Navasota formed an organization to urge the Legislature to pass an 8 cent gasoline tax and to redirect automobile license revenue to counties. Norman Atkinson of Houston led the event as SE Texas County Judges Association president. Officers named include Ralph Barry Grimes County judge president Sam Low Brenham vice president and Dr. Alex McAlphin Navasota secretary. Burleson Robertson Madison and Walker counties were invited to join. Next meeting set for Wednesday January 26 in Bryan per County Judge H. O. Ferguson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos
Washington
Grimes
Navasota
Norman Atkinson
Houston
Southeast
Texas
Court House
Ralph Barry
Sam Low
Brenham
A. G. Scott
Franklin
Joe Y. McNutt
G. W. Grant
Caldwell
H. O. Ferguson
Lutheran Service For Kurten Sunday
The Evangelical Lutheran church schedules Sunday School at 9 15. Pastor Rev Hugo Roitsch will preach at 10. A general meeting of voting members follows at 2. No Bryan services at Carnegie Library. College Station services at 6 46 in Main building room 216.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kurten
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Hugo Roitsch
Bryan
Carnegie Library
College Station
Kurten Marriages Highlight Local Church Ceremonies
Miss Tillie Hahn and Mr Rahnald Lenz wed at Lutheran Zion church in Kurten with Rev. Roitsch officiating. After the ceremony guests gathered for a traditional feast at the bride’s home. Attendees included families from Houston and local residents, with other wedding news and social visits noted throughout the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Bradow
Bradow
John Kintworth
Annie Lenz
Louise
Houston
Alice Pearl Odom
Fort Worth
Adolph Kopecky
Angela
Joe Holubec
Fred C. Herrling
Corpus Christi
Elijah Rudd
Ella
Willie
Arthur Yeager
Mart
Jewell Colburn
Birthright
Gretchen Kasiske
Ruth Bowers
Mary Lou Pringle
Gussie
Minnie Endler
Hilda Schmidt
Carrie Yeager
Henrietta Schultze
Emily Wiese
Freddie Conrad
Henry
Philip Endler
Gene Beard
Arnold Stevener
August Schmidt
Gus Schultz
Henry Rahnert
Winnie Bukowski
Stanie Bukowski
Lewis Opersteny
F. Opersteny
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Bryan
Father Litwora
Christmas in Harvey Turns Dull Yet Socially Rich
Christmas in Harvey was quiet due to rain and travel difficulties but New Year festivities brought a lively surprise party for newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Nunn Jones. Neighbors shared music, gifts, hot chocolate, and a large tea-wagon procession of embroidered linen items and silverware amid cheerful well wishes. O. A. Jones plans a large bronze turkey herd with an oak grove, Peas and maize for feed, and multiple local flocks of hens noted for Brown Leghorns White Leghorns Buff Orpingtons Barred Plymouth Rocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey
Clyde Goens
Oliver
Jack Holland
Geo
Davidson
Will Jones
Noah Cole
J. C. Davidson
Charlie Graham
Mooney
Barron
O. Anes
Plymouth
Emmett Holland Thanks Court and Citizens at End of Term
The commissioner of Precinct No 2 expresses gratitude as his term ends this month. He thanks the citizenship the commissioners court road overseers and landowners for cooperation and loyalty. He hopes to serve again under the same conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Precinct No. 2
Commissioners Court
Emmett Holland
Pair peace becomes men fero cious anger belongs to beast
A fragmentary line from Ovid contrasts peace among men with fierce anger attributed to the beast, reflecting classical ethics. The terse wording hints at moral conflict and natural passions within human and animal realms.
Prize Winners listed in Dallas News cotton contest
The Dallas News announces prize winners for More Cotton Fewer Acres. Winners include F. H. Little of Vernon winning Grand prize staple $1500 and first West Texas staple $1000 for total $2500. Other top earners are Mrs. F. O. Masten of Wellington and G. M. Adams of Tyler with multiple prizes totaling $2500 and $2250 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas News
F. H. Little
Vernon
Texas
West Texas
F. O. Masten
Wellington
Upland
G. M. Adams
Tyler
Smith County
John W. McFarlane
Palestine
C. A. Mebus
Tornillo
el Paso County
J. R. Johnston
O. C. Masey
Midland
Bisbee
Ariz
Robert J. Kovar
Fayetteville
Griff Ross
Mt. Enterprise
Joe Warren
Pastor Leads Unanimous Vote for Memphis Convention Trip
A pastor presided as the body unanimously voted to send the superintendent to the Sunday School convention in Memphis Tennessee on January 18. The evening featured songs readings and instrumental numbers with Roy Holloman and Mrs Mills Walker among performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
Bullock
Mrs. J. L. Reese
Mesdames
R. W. Persons
D. D. Jolly
Roy. S. Holleman
J. L. Reese
R. R. Rush
J. M. Dunn
McDuff Simpson
H. L. Huebner
L. H. Black
Geo. Lee
J. M. Bullock
J. W. Miley
H. L. Whitley
Mills P. Walker
R. B. Grant
Brooks Beal
C. T. Blondeau
R. J. Wate
Sidney Smith
H. P. Dansby
Guy Harris
Martha Martin
Jones
Bessie Lou
McNeeley
Mandelle
Lillie
Joe Walker
Ernie Jolly
S. Hollomon
A. & Ware
J. L
Notable Names in Historic Ledger of Local Figures
Reese, Wallace Locke, McDuff Simpson, W S Barron, R R Rush, R B Grant, R J Halbrook, Sidney Smith, H P Dansby, Guy Harris listed among prominent local figures in a historic community record.
Lions Club Meeting Highlights and Minstrel Plans
Brazos county Lions Club members praised Mr. Stinnett and Mrs. Chaney for readings Ex periments in Matrimony and Compressed Housekeeping. Eugene Henson praised Bryan Lions enthusiasm as plans for the January 25 minstrel show were reviewed by Henry Locke and J Bryan Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stinnett
M. College
Brazos County
Pringle
E. W. Chaney
Ross M. Sherwood
Eugene Henson
Gulf Refining Company
Bryan
Bryan Lions Club
Willard Chambers
Lions
Henry Locke
J. Bryan Miller
E. R. Bryant
J. E. Henson
Thos. Gordon Watts
Bob Irvine
Maurice Schulman
Geo. W. Griner
M. F. Vitopil
G. L. Crawford
W. E. Neeley
Fred Hale
E. Eberstadt
J. E. Hensarling
M. M. Erskine
N. J. Dansby
J. W. Hendricks Jr
J. Coulter Smith
L. L. Stephens
Roy Danforth
F. Lb. Fuller
Ty Cobb
Avenue Baptists Award Contract For New Church
At the evening service the College Avenue Baptist church awarded the contract to Martinsen for the first unit of the new church building. The site is at the corner of East 25th Street and College Avenue. Weather permitting, construction will start at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Avenue Baptist Church
Martinsen
East 25the St
College Ave
Visitors from Virginia Spend Holidays in Bryan
Mr. and Mrs Charley Lange of Wheeling Virginia spent the holidays in Bryan with Mr and Mrs Howard Todd and Mr and Mrs Milton Suber Mrs Lange and Mrs Todd and Mrs Suber are sisters Mr Lange has returned to Virginia but Mrs Lange will remain for a longer visit with her sisters
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Lange
Wheeling, Va
Bryan
Mra
Howard Todd
Milton Suber
Lang
Todd
Mra. Suber
Poultry Demonstration Set at Conway Farm
R Glazener poultry specialist from the Extension Service will conduct a poultry culling demonstration at W T Conway’s farm home in the Independence community on Friday January 7 at 1 30 p m Neighbors in the area are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Glazener
The
Extension Service
W. T. Conway
Independence
Illness and visits mark Union Hill news notes
Union Hill reports C A Carson improving after illness while Miss Imaree Wheeler remains sick at home. Neighbors Mr and Mrs J C Frazier host visitors Rev Mile Moore inspired a New Year talk, and arrangements invite his return. Various local families, including the Handys and Fraisers, share Christmas holidays and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Hill
C. A. Carson
Imaree Wheeler
J. C. Frazier
Johnnie
Sam Powers
Steep Hollow
J. W. Handy
Monikie Wheeler
Fort Worth
Evelyn Handy
Houston
Mile Moore
Bryan Free Baptist Church
Taylor Williams
Hearne
8. F. Carson
J. H. Carvel
College
Mie J
Millican Christmas Visitors Return Home for Holidays
Millican residents recount a joyful Christmas season with family gatherings and visits. Ex Millicanites including Fletcher Poole and Hollie Maker travel to celebrate with locals like Mrs Meredith, Ben Marquet, and Sallie Gooner, while others from Port Arthur and Dalles join extended family in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millican
Mya
Mletcher
Mast Hearward
Mra M. Meredith
Fletcher Poole
Mrs Hollie Maker
Goose Creek
Ben Marquett
Naker
Mra
Lillie Hagin
Robbie Lee
Weldon
Aura Curd
Lois
Mildred
Sallie Gooner
J. 5S
Bymme
Myre
Katie Hassel
Port Arthur
Bil Symmen
Dalles
Kirkland Edwards
County Officials Back 3-Cent Gas Tax To Fund Local Needs
County judges and commissioners from seven counties approve a 3-cent gasoline tax in a meeting at the courthouse. Revenue from auto license fees would stay with counties while truck and bus fees go to the state. The resolutions await presentation to the Legislature.
Millican Holiday Visitors and New Year Wishes
Millican residents welcomed holiday guests from Decatur San Marcos Arcadia Goose Creek and Montgomery during Christmas week. Visitors included E C Jameson Erin Simpson G B Cory P B Mangum and many family groups. Jameson brought a radio program and the correspondent extends warm New Year wishes for Millican its county and state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing School
Coleman
Tom McColins
Wheelock
A. J. Edwards
Tom Powers
Thelma
Margery Moore
Arcadia
Ruth Hodges
Goose Creek
Louis Black
Doris Simpson
L. B. Simpson
San Marcos
K. T. Williams
Knox, Jr
Millican
J. W. Burrows
E.C. Jameson
Decatur
Erin Simpson
G. B. Cory
Cawthorn
Mangum
Montgomery
L. L. Dickinson
G. W. Dunlap
Sam Dunlap
Wallace Dunlap
R. E. Dunlap
Irene Furman
Ivan Gregg
E. C. Jameson
Unclear Fragment Highlights Local Paper and Editor
Fragment references a year on record and mentions The Bryan Eagle and its editor as the home paper. No additional context or names are available to establish a complete news item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Bryan Eagle
Bad Weather Shifts School Event and Holiday Updates
King’s Highway January report notes a postponed tree and program at the school due to weather. Huntsville students Ora Bush Sybil Lewis Jetty and Minnie Nash return home for holidays. Various local residents travel or visit relatives over Christmas with multiple family updates and a church outing. Eagle Want Ads get results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s Highway
Ora Bush
Sybil Lewis
Jetty
Minnie Nash
Huntsville
W. P. Nash
Yoakum
Robert Kindt
Kurten
Alma Kindt
Willie Novosod
Ethel Mangis
Millie Lys
Lena Novosod
Luin Mangis
Pauline Manning
June Bush
Sam Williams
Zelda Breshire
S."mangum
Montgomery
L. F. Mangis
Williamson Re-Elected Head Of Local Business Men's Bible Class
The Business Men's Bible Class of First Baptist Church re-elected H. H. Williamson as president for six months at a Sunday meeting. E. E. Yeager and John A. Moore were named first and second vice presidents. Rev. R. E. Day will teach. R. R. Ellis is secretary. C. S. Allen Jr. treasurer. D. Paul Dansby choir leader. Henry S. Locke class orchestra manager. Mrs. M. P. Holleman Jr. pianist. Nearly 100 heard Day preach on Follow Me urging wholehearted service and love. The class meets Sundays at 0:40 AM in Carnegie Library auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
H. H. Williamson
E. E. Yeager
John A. Moore
R. E. Day
W. C. Davis
R. R. Ellis
C. S. Allen, Jr
D. Paul Dansby
W. R. Glazener
Henry S. Locke
M. P. Holleman, Jr
Jesus
Carnegie Library Auditorium
House of Worship
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UY F. Boyett
John Sabo
E. Neeley
Roy Montgomery
McSwain
W. P. Graham
Bride
My. Graham
Brace County
Tad It
Day
Meeeting
Atkinson
R. Barry
Grimes County
Pirate
Palace Theatre
Avenue Baptists
Virginia
Washington County
Billy Burns
Roscoe Fincher
H. L. Reese
Burleson
John Struive
Robert Cox
F. J. Murray
Joe Slovacek
Walker County
R. H. Singleton
C. B. Bowden
A. D. McAlphin
D. L. Guerrant
C. P. Briggs
H. P. Hill
Limestone
Fountain Kirby
F. F. Regmund
Guy Boyett
Elizabeth Bandelin
W. W. Griffith
Edge
Eagle
H.H. Williamson
Business Men’s Bible
Jcpenneyco
New
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