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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1931

Page

5

Officers Chosen By Guild Women For Coming Year

At the St. Andrew's Episcopal Guild regular January meeting officers for 1991 were elected. President is Mrs. M. B. Parker, first vice president Mrs. J. M. Caldwell, second vice president Mrs. C. A. Searcy, recording secretary Mrs. D. C. DeMaret, corresponding secretary Mrs. Mable Castles. A retiring tribute was given to Mrs. Searcy. Rector Rev. W. W. Daup urged high standards for the year.

St. Andrew's Episcopal Guild M. B. Parker J. M. Caldwell C. A. Searcy D. C. DeMaret Mable Castles W. W. Daup

Week of Low Temperatures and Rain in Texas

Two days of last week had comparatively low temperatures and rain. Other days were bright and clear the typical Texas winter weather. The week’s temperatures were listed with daytime and nighttime readings.

Early Morning Fire Destroys Kaplan House

A West 27th street residence occupied by Mr and Mrs Joe Kaplan and family was ruined by a Sunday night fire after 12 o clock. Firefighters halted spread with careful effort. Mr Kaplan estimates losses at 5000 to 7000 dollars insured.

West 27Th Street Joe Kaplan

666 Doctor’s Cold and Headache Remedy Tablets

An advertisement touts 666 as a speedy remedy for colds and headaches available in tablet form. It claims rapid relief and positions the product as a preferred pharmaceutical option.

Residents Return From Holidays Across Bryan Area

Local families and students recount holiday travels and visits in and around Bryan, Navasota, College Station, and surrounding Brazos County. Notables include Wrenn returning to Austin for family matters and witnessing a granddaughter’s wedding, university students and faculty commuting to and from Texas State University and Baylor University, and several households preparing for new year adjustments and work.

Eth & County Ageat Coke County Mavaer Hae Frimett Lewis San Antonio W. F. Wrenn Austin W.S. Higgs Wrenn Jin Belle Tigges Bb. Vergne Adams Wasel Adams G. B. Adams Navasota Katherine Henderson State University Ion F. E. Henderson Woodrow Wallace M. FE. Wallace Barney &. Henderson Freeport Mrey FG Henderson Roes Grimes County Ollie Smith Bryan C. M. Smith Navasota Examiner John Harrison Fort Worth F. G. Dillard Wellborn Ralphana Sea Gladys Dowling Texas Christian University S. L. Dowling College Station Miss Dowling Dallas Friends Robert Stiles Corsicana Wiha Aber Morris Houston Bevan Ennis Edgar Wimberly, Jr.y Shreveport W. ¥. Wimberly Rosalie Taylor R. S. Taylor Jack Goodlow Rosebud J. W. Montford Been Dy Been Barker Prairie R. A. Eads Haswell Drive M. Nichols Brazos County Nichols J. W Batts College Avenue East 28Th Street Margaret W. S. Higgs South College Ave John Nemek Hettie Mae Fountain Community W. W. Solomon Dr. Black J. J. Vandiver C.J. Webb Bessie Holl Waco Chas Nelie Cole H. J. Tuffly Mattie Hall P. D. Rastham Jack Byrd Waxahachie Fastham Robert W W. S J. Webb Howell Richard Grant Baylor University K. L. Jones Reliance Regan Jones Texas Wy Lloyd Goodlow Jack Brenham Goodlow Singer Sewing Machine Co B.C. Johnson Pyarta A. F. Wilson Dauce Rachel Wilson Ed Finley Finley Cguvier Beaumont Chas. Pipkin Wilson Puchanan Flouston I. W. Soloman Hearne W. W. Solomion D. R. Robertson L. G. Smith FE. J. Godwin M. A. Robertson Godwin Robertson Jnc. A. Moore Edward Brandt Robert W. Colglazier Katherine Herrington Ida Kernodle W. Wipprecht S. H. Harris Southern Pacific Lines Harris Hugh Looney Grant Lumber Co Philadelphia Looney Kate Bowles Underwood Allen Academy Major John P. Wheeler Major Wheeler EF. H W. Wheeler L. W. Turtle Los Angeles Tom Evans Grey E. E. Yeager W. Beaty Barron Harvey Community Coulter Hoppess J. W. Coulter John H. Harris M. K. Harris George Henderson George Jr Calvert W. S. Barron Anderson BB. C. Johnson Bryas J. E. Covey J. B. Christian Johnson Covey Mr. Christian Butler Mineral Wells Adelle Moselle McLain Effie MeeLan R. A. Crawford Duane Pittsburg Kansas

Final report on Good Cheer Fund of 1931

Stanford heads the central Good Cheer Fund committee with a final report showing about 3.5 million dollars raised nationwide and 8,500 in value when groceries and materials are counted. 1,390 contributors from Bryan and College Station, plus additional in-kind donations, aided relief efforts through January and February.

JE. Stanford Good Cheer Association Bryan College Station Central Committee Southwest Telephone Co Noel Good Cheer Fund Committee Bryan and College Associated Community Builders, Inc

Robertson County Farmers Plan Large Tomato Crop

Hearne reports 8 acres to be planted in Robertson County with 225 acres prepared for tomato work. Seeds to be planted this week under Oliver Stottes supervision. Newton Wallace Company of Jacksonville to maintain cHeds during packing season.

Hearne Robertson County Oliver Stottes Newton Wallace Company Jacksonville

Tomato Acreage Aims to Exceed 150 Acres This Season

Farmers gathered at the courthouse to plan a 1933 market tomato and potato venture. Not less than 150 acres of tomatoes are expected for shipment from Newton-Wallace Co sheds, with a committee to study seed varieties and prices and a January 10 meeting to arrange one-potato shipment.

Ince Court House Peecell Reney Sellwood Addition Newton-Wallace Company Lynn Sample Will Jones G. E. Locke

Goals Set For 1930 At First Christian Church

The First Christian Church outlines aims for 1930 during Sunday service including 100 new members, 100 percent growth in church school attendance, 50 percent rise in Sunday worship, 100 percent growth in Sunday evening attendance, an average midweek prayer service attendance of 30, two Christian Endeavor societies, and at least 25 new workers with 25 leadership training credits earned.

The First Christian Church Christian Endeavor

City Heads Plan Monthly Meetings Under Williams Policy

City Manager R G Williams chaired the first cabinet meeting with all department heads to define duties and curb overlaps. Monthly 4 PM sessions were set for ongoing coordination as Williams stresses a unified, efficient municipal government and strict appointment practices.

R. G. Williams Williams RLFE Pippin Lige Spell George Martin Utilities Division Spel Col. House L. Clarence Jenkins Reagan Warren 1. B. Warren City Electrician

Poetry of operas echoes in refined artistry.

A compact note on the enduring elegance of opera poetry, highlighting its refined lyric quality and musical sensitivity. It references a general sense of exquisite craft, suggesting ongoing appreciation across performances.

County Judge Names Heat Committee Appointments

County Judge A. S. McSwain announces a 1931 heat committee with eight members including Edna Abbott and Sedalia Wilson. Attendees at the meeting included Dr Humbert and several named residents as appointees to serve on the county committee for 1931.

A. 5. McSwi Edna Abbott Sedalia Wilson Dr. Humbert A. S. McSwain Mesdames O. B. Martin John Ticks W. H. Darrow J. J. Reid AL. Hices U. Bartz Miss Abbott Nurse Wilson Austin State of Texas McSwain

County School Trustees to Meet Over Superintendent Funding

County school trustees are summoned by County Superintendent J. D. McDonald to meet Saturday at 10 a.m. to discuss financing the office of the county superintendent and salaries. Independent districts in Brazos County oppose assessment for this expense, noting no contributions from College Station Consolidated or Bryan.

J. D. McDonald Brazos County

Senator Beck Visits College Station During Texas Tour

Senator J W EF J Beck of De Kalb toured A M College in College Station on a Saturday visit. Dr T O Walton and Senator Chas S Gainer guided him around the campus. Beck, a senior senate member and potential finance committee chair, praised Bryan’s progress and College Station's growth.

J. W. EF. J. Beck de Kalb College Station A. & M. College T. O. Walton Chas. S. Gainer Beck Senate Senate Finance Committee Bryan College State Senate

Better Business Now Expected in East and North

Alien Smith returned Saturday from a business trip to Reston and New York. He noted that business houses fared during the latter 1920s and that everyone with whom he met expects a revival in 1931. He stopped in Atlanta and New Orleans and found North and East distributors comparable to these.

Alien Smith

Rainbow Girls Name Officers Serve 4 Months

Rainbow Girls in Bryan No 41 elect officers for four months at a Masonic lodge meeting. Worthy advisor Frances Kraft, Worthy associate advisor Libby Linnner, Hope Saya Reva M Faith, Lillie Kaplan, Caroline Silvey, and Margaret Higgs named. Mother advisor Mrs W D Lloyd notes 504 bets and orderly affairs with Supreme Council. Membership open to girls aged 13 to 18 with Masons endorsement.

Ing Aoxecth Bryan Ags Masonic Ing Frances As J Kraft Charity Libby Linnner Hope Saya Reva M Faith Lillie Kaplan Caroline Silvey Margaret Higgs Bryansembly

Advertising Boosts Attendance at Bryan Churches on First Sunday

Bryan churches report higher attendance on the first Sunday of 1931 after a citywide church advertising program by the Bryan Eagle. Ministers cited 10 to 20 percent increases in morning and evening services across several denominations, with notable gains in church schools and departments.

Bryan A. A. Hyde Hyde First Baptist Church Th. P. Black BR. C. Harris The Baptist Church Hoy S. Holloman College Avenue Baptist Ed J. Harris Methodist Church Harris Thos Gordon Watts First Presbyterian Charch W. W. Daup St. Am Episcopal Church

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