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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1931

Page

2

Forests and Conservation in Texas Highlight Timber Value

The article outlines four main benefits of forests: stream flow regulation, soil erosion protection, wood production, and recreational value. It stresses timber’s role in Texas industry, calls for sustained forest management, and urges funding for research, fire protection, and public cooperation to advance soil and water conservation and timber programs.

Tex United States Texas Davis Mountains Caddo Lake East Texas Brazos Colorado Blanco, Santees Guadalupe Nueces Edwards Plateau Wagon Wheel Gap Mississippi River Texas Forest Service Fast Texas

Pioneer Citizen Boswell of Hearne Dies at 84

Hearne Texas obituary for W. R. Boswell 84 pioneer and former city council and school board member. Civil War Confederate veteran last member of George Moorman Camp veteran group. Funeral at First Baptist Church with Rev. Bullock officiating. Survived by wife two daughters five sons.

Hearne W. R. Boswell Robertson County Elliott Boswell George Moorman First Baptist Church K. Bullock Jare George Lacy Houston M. A. Biggerstaff Ponca City Oklahoma Ancil Norman Boswell Raymond Rand Boswell Henry Ennis

Christmas Cards From Far Lands To Mrs Carnes

Mrs Dona Carnes received two valued Christmas cards from Europe. One from Mr and Mrs Antone Lang of Oberammergau with a home etching. she toured with their party and was hosted by the Langs and given pottery. The other card came from Mr and Mrs S H Hismeh of Jerusalem and includes pressed Mount Zion flowers.

Dona Carnes

Burglars Take Hats From Ben Marwill Store

Burglars damaged a rear window at Ben Marwill's on North Main Street last night and stole 10 men's hats valued at about $40 through the opening. No entry was made to the store and this is the only missing stock today.

Ben Marwill North Main Street

Bryan Citizens News Roundup and Local Notes

City Manager R G William travels to Austin on city business. Mrs Sparks and baby girl born at Bryan hospital. Mrs Ward of Houston visits Bryan. Families from Taylor Dallas and Independence visit. Methodist church stewards meet 7 30 pm. Local shoppers and travelers noted. New Year greetings from Mrs Bain Wichita Falls. Mrs Benbow improving in Bryan hospital. Mary Ann McCallum born today.

R. G. William Austin Wm. Sparks Bryan Hospital John Ward Houston Bryan Chas. F. Hillier George Turner Taylor F. C. Bolton D. B. Marburger College Station C. Keith L. C. Jones H. J. Keith Independence Washington County Leseher McGregor Dallas Eugene Edge First Methodist Church R. H. Carroll Steep Hollow G. W. Poss Reliance M. R. Bentley Bentley Waco Texas Agricultural Workers’ Association Willard Brown Groesbeck C. W. Brown Bremond Mae McAdams Jeff D. Hefley Pauline Morgan Mozelle Vick Lillie Mae Walton Ethel Thompson Baylor College W. R. Sanders Andrew Seardino M. Seardino Andrew Bryan Eagle Bryan Friends E. H. P. Bain Wichita Falls Bain Chenault Wheat Apt Tom Benbow Mary Ann McCallum Hopital Boin Niumee

Funeral Service Held Today for Westbrook Woman

Mary Stella Trentacost 76, longtime Brazos and Robertson County resident, died at her Westbrook home after a brief illness. Funeral at St. Anthony's Bryan conducted by Rev. B Brain with burial in Hearne Catholic cemetery. Survived by four children: Mrs Ferrera and Mrs Marello of Hearne, Mrs Ingenga of Kansas City, and Tony Trentacost of Hearne.

Mary Stella Trentacost Brazos Robertson Counties Westbrook Hearne Rev B. Brain St. Anthony’s Catholic Church Bryan McCullough-Dansby Italy United States Charles Ferrera Mary Marello Joe Ingenga Kansas City Tony Trentacost

Capt W C Boyett Reported In Serious Condition

Temple reports Capt. W. C. Boyett underwent an operation at Scott and White Sanitarium at 1 30 p m and his condition is extremely serious His sons Claude Brownwood W A Guy and Oran College Station and daughter Mrs Wade Cox Temple stay at his side

Capt. Boyett Temple Today W. C. Boyett Scott and White Sanitarium Claude Brownwood W. A Guy and Oran College Station Wade Cox Temple

Chamber of Commerce Directors Plan Annual Meeting

Directors discuss moving the Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce annual meeting to a date after the governor inauguration. The group votes to raise health work funds from 200 to 400 for the year and forms committees on motor truck regulation and salesmanship school. About 150 visitors may attend if the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs accepts the invitation.

Chamber of Commerce Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce Tech Ross S. Sterling Sbisa Hall Texas A. and M. College J. S. Caldwell Lee J. Rountree FE. P. Humbert J. L. Brock County Health Committee John M. Lawrence, Jr Higgs F. L. Henderson R. V. Armstrong Tyder Haswell Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Fourth District Alphonso Johnson Trade Extension Division Dallas Chamber of Commerce Rettail Trade Extension Committee W. F. Gelber Wilson Bradley F. L. Cavitt Mit Dansby W. K. Gibbs Tyler Haswell A. S. McSwain W. C. Mitchell M. L. Parker Mrs

Bryan Doctor F May McAdams dies after decade of service

Dr. F May McAdams a respected Bryan Hospital pathologist and X ray specialist died after a ten day illness. Born in 1883 in Huntsville she studied at Texas University and Galveston medical school. She came to Bryan in 1914 and served as laboratory expert and pathologist. Surviving relatives include sister Dr. Rosalie McAdams of San Antonio and brothers Cade of Mexico City and Abercrombie of El Paso. Funeral services Wednesday at 10 in Bryan. No flowers. Active pallbearers listed. Honorary pallbearers include several Bryan and Waco physicians.

F. May McAdams Bryan Hospital Bryan Dr. McAdams Huntsville George McAdams Texas University Austin University At Galveston McAdams Medical College Rosalie McAdams San Antonio Cade Mexico City Abercrombie el Paso W. H. Holzman College Station Kk. E. McAdams Waco W. H. Oliver J. J. Pipkin Bryan City Mills P. Walker J. Vernon Brown John W. Black R. J. Hunnicutt R. B. Ehlinger W. B. Cline C. A. Searcy L. O. Wilkerson A. L. Mondrick B. A. Sims W. B. Cline Jr R. H. Harrison

Former Local Ministers Begin Revival Work in Bryan

Rev. and Mrs. H. M. McAdams and their daughter Naomi arrive in Bryan to join relatives at College. The Free Baptist ministers plan to leave regular pastoring for revival work and will begin a meeting at Purdy after returning to Missouri. Mrs. McAdams formerly Lizzie Lawlis once led the Flat River church.

H. M. McAdams Naomi McAdams Lizzie McAdams Flat River W. H. Holzman College Bry+an McAdams Free Baptist Church Missouri Purdy Lizzie Lawlis Bryan Tommie Franklin

Young Dentist Locates Here Plans to Begin Bryan Practice

Dr. P D C York, a dentist from Coffeyville Kansas visiting his aunt in Normangee, plans to start dentistry in Bryan around January 10. He will share offices with Dr. A L Mondrick after traveling extensively in the West and Southwest, finding Bryan more favorable than other towns he visited.

PD. C. York Coffeyville Kan J. W. Shaw Normangee Bryan York A. L. Mondrick

Creath-Brazos Meet Planned for lola January 13

The Workers Conference of Creath-Brazos Baptist Association will meet at the Baptist church in Iola on Tuesday January 13 at 10:00 a m for an all day session. Assoc mission Keefer presides with Mrs L N Yeager in charge of the Woman's Union program. The morning session led by Yeager includes a devotional by Mrs Albert Buchanan and a musical number by Edgar Hall. Rev Jno L Wharton of Bryan will deliver the inspirational message at 11 30 a m. Lunch follows at noon with afternoon sessions featuring the executive board and budget system discussion led by Phillip Brown. Mrs A K Edwards and Rev W N Purcell contribute further programs.

Workers Conference of Creath-Brazos W. P. Hogue Concord Phillip Brown Bedias A. K. Edwards Millican W.N. Purcell First Baptist Church of Navasota

December tax receipts exceed 1929 by city

City tax collections in December were higher than December 1929 says City Secretary Guy P. Bittle. The rise is mainly from earlier payments, with delinquent taxes also substantially collected, exceeding December 1929 levels.

Guy P. Bittle Bittle

Brazos County couples file intention to marry

Johnny Z. Ramsey and Billy Maurine King and Sam Dybalski and F. Bennett filed notices of intention to marry with County Clerk Jess B. McGee on Monday.

Johnny Z. Ramsey Billy Maurine King Sam Dybalski F. Bennett Brazos County Jess B. McGee

Estimates Allowed On New Bowie Building

Bryan City commission approved estimates totaling 9016 for Bowie elementary school construction. Payments listed include Abilene Construction Company 8426, C E Griesser 414, Giesecke and Harris 174.

Bryan

Monthly Meeting Baptist Women Is Held Monday

The Woman's Missionary Union of First Baptist church held a full day meeting led by Mrs. Travis B. Bryan with a 10 oclock opening. Luncheon featured Circle No. 3 with music and readings and the afternoon program, Circle No. 2, addressed challenges of unfinished tasks and foreign fields. About fifty women attended.

Woman's Missionary Union The First Baptist Church Travis B. Bryan W. FB. Wimberley Circlé No. 3 Will Locke

Tramp Sneaks into Private Car. Loses Brief Case

On Southern Pacific train No 20 a hobo boarded the private car of B S Holliman Dallas division superintendent and took a briefcase of papers. The tramp was arrested later and a search was underway between Calvert and Bremond. Holliman was in Texas for meetings with major shippers accompanied by C Fisher assistant division engineer.

Southern Pacific B. S. Holliman Dallas Bremond Holliman George Ahl Mr. Holliman Calvert and C. Fisher

Brazos County Farm Bureau to Meet Saturday

President J L Stasney calls Brazos County Farm Bureau meeting at the county courthouse on Saturday January 10 at 2 pm. All cotton farmers are invited especially those who marketed cotton through the bureau this past season.

Brazos County Farm Bureau J. L. Stasney County Court House Mr. Stasney

Bryant Daily Hagie Wants Ads To Sell It For You

Advertisement copy states the Bryant Daily Hagie will help you sell items through its want ad service. It promises broad reach and simple placement to connect buyers and sellers efficiently.

Bryant Daily Hagie

Clean cotton rags wanted at The Fagle Office

The Fagle Office seeks clean cotton rags free of buttons for reuse. No other materials accepted. Bring rags to the office during business hours.

Fagle

Cemetery Cleanup Nears Finish After City Work

City officials say cemetery cleanup is nearly complete with leaves debris cleared and drives repaired. Texas A and M horticulture students helped trim shrubbery and trees.

Texas A. and M. College

Texas Soil and Water Conservation Research Centers

A three station program in Rolling Plains Temple and Tyler studies soil erosion and water loss. Findings show runoff, soil losses, crop impacts, and terracing benefits guiding regional conservation and flood control. Cooperation with federal bodies advances a comprehensive plan for Texas agriculture.

Agricultural Experiment Station Pur Rolling Plains West Texas United States Department of Agriculture Blackland Temple East Texas Tylee Spur Station Acre Spur West Texas Tyler

Annual Meeting For Teachers at St Andrew's S S

The annual meeting of teachers and officers at St Andrew's Episcopal Church School was held at the parish house Monday evening at seven with full attendance. The treasurer reports a balance of 127 dollars after yearlong operating expenses. The White Christmas event supported two families and a Bryn Orphanage for Negro Children, followed by a study class led by Mrs. W. W. Daup.

St. Andrew's Episcoal Church Bryan W. W. Daup Usu

Brazos Co Youth Weds Hearne Gul In Bryan

Brazos county youth Tergi Cotropia and Miss Mary Lampson of Hearne wed this morning at St Anthony’s Catholic church in Bryan. Rev B Brain officiated. Attendants wore green and orchid georgette gowns. reception and dance planned at the bride’s Hearne home.

Tergi Cotropia Caro Cotropia Brazos County Mary Lampson Frank Altimore Hearne Anthony Listi Mouston Antoinette Canzalo Lucille Niglezgzio Margaret Scaniin

Tick Eradication Urged in Brazos County Campaign

C M Risinger of Steep Hollow visited and urged baring fever ticks eradication in Brazos County within the next year. He previously joined a campaign with disastrous herd reinfestation and now seeks full cooperation from Brazos and neighboring areas for a complete, effective effort.

C. M. Risinger Steep Hollow Brazos County Mr. Risinger Risinger

Ill Child and Aunt Suffer Pneumonia at Bryan Hospital

Little Miss Mary Ann McCallum, daughter of Mrs. Mary Benbow McCallum, is reported in serious condition at Bryan hospital with pneumonia. Her aunt Mrs. Tom Benbow is also hospitalized there with pneumonia.

Mary Ann McCallum Mary Benboww McCallum Bryan Hospital Tom Benbow

Daily 1 Kaysle Want Ads Boost Your Business Reach

A compact classified note urges readers to place Daily 1 Kaysle want ads to reach local customers. It emphasizes steady readership and effective exposure for small businesses seeking affordable, frequent listings and quick responses.

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Mrs. Carnes Far Lands Lola Bowie Brazos CO Farm Bureau Texas Agricultural Water Conservation A. B. Conner St. Andrew’s S. S Brazos Co Hearne Gul
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