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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1931

Page

8

Texas Forest Service Chairman Talks on Conservation Role

E O Seicke director of the Texas Forest Service spoke at a Waco conference on soil and water conservation. He described forests as regulators of stream flow soil erosion control and sources of timber products and recreation. He urged more public funds for research fire protection and management to secure timber industry and water conservation in Texas.

Fry E. 0. Seicke Texas Forest Service Waco Tex United States Texas Texas Nation Movement Davis Mountains Caddo Lake Pexas East Texas Brazos Colorado Blanco San Marcos Guadalupe Nueces Edwards Plateau Wagon Wheel Gap Mississippi River

Pioneer Citizen of Hearne Dead Veteran of 60s

W R Boswell 84 longtime Hearne resident died at home Monday after moving from Elliott community decades ago. He farmed and raised stock, served on city council and school board, was fraternal representative, Confederate veteran and last member of the George Moorman Camp. Funeral at First Baptist Church officiated by Rev. Bullock. Survived by wife two daughters five sons.

First Baptist Church C. E. Bullock George Lacy Houston M. A. Biggerstaff Ponca City Oklahoma Ancil and Norman Boswell Hearne Raymond and Rand Boswell Henry Ennis

Christmas Cards From Far Lands To Mrs Carnes

Mrs Dona Carnes received two valued Christmas cards from Europe travel companions. One from Antone Lang and wife in Oberammergau Germany with a hand etched home. she toured with Lang’s party and was hosted there. The other came from Mr and Mrs B H Hismeh in Jerusalem, with pressed Mount Zion flowers.

Dona Carnes Sumer Europe Wind Antone Lang Oberammegan Germany

Burglars Take 10 Hats From Ben Marwill Store

Burglars damaged a rear window guard at Ben Marwill's on North Main Street last night and stole 10 men’s hats valued around $10. No entry was made to the interior and only this merchandise is missing.

Ben Marwill North Main Street

Bryan Residents and Visitors Noted in Busy Local Scene

City Manager R G Williams traveled to Austin on official business. Bryan hospital welcomed a baby girl born Saturday to Mr. and Mrs. Wm Sparks, with mother and infant reported well. Local residents including Mrs Ward of Houston and families from Taylor, Independence, Dallas, Bremend, and Belton visited Bryan today. The First Methodist Church board of stewards meets at 7 50 tonight with C M Bethany urging full attendance. Northern and regional travelers were reported among shoppers and visitors, and New Year greetings reached Bryan from Mrs E H P Bain in Wichita Falls.

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 C. M. Bethany R. H. Carroll Steep Hollow G. W. Poss Reliance M. R. Bentley Bentley Waco Texas Agricultural Workers’ Association Willard Brown Groesbeck C. W. Brown Bremend Mae McAdams Jeff D. Hefley Pauline Morgan Mozelle Vick Lillie Mae Walton Ethel Thompson Baylor College Belton Belton C. C. Vick Albert Uvenman Beaumont W. R. Sanders Andrew Seardino M. Seardino Andrew Bryan Eagle E. H. P. Bain Wichita Falls Bain Chenault Wheat Apt Tom Benbow Mary Anneee

Funeral Service Held Today for Westbrook Woman

Mrs. Mary Stella Trentacost, 76, a Brazos and Robertson counties resident for 42 years, died at her Westbrook farm home after a brief illness. Funeral Tuesday at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Bryan, burial in Hearne Catholic cemetery. Survived by four children: Mya Ferrera, Mary Marello, Doe Ingenga, and Tony Trentacost with homes in Hearne and Kansas City. Funeral arrangements handled by McCullough-Dansby.

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

Captain Boyett in Serious Condition After Operation

Temple report states Captain W. C. Boyett underwent surgery at Scott and White Sanitarium at 1 50 p m and remains extremely serious His sons Claude Brownwood W A Guy and Oran College Station and daughter Mrs Wade Cox Temple are at his bedside

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

Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce board meets to adjust date for the annual meeting to avoid Governor Sterling inauguration. Meeting planned at Sbisa Hall A and M College with speaker announcement forthcoming. Directors boost health work appropriation from 200 to 200 for the year and discuss motor-truck regulation. They invite the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Fourth District to host, and consider a salesmanship school with Alphonso Johnson for local retailers at no cost.

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

Bry an Doctor F May McAdams Dies in Bryan

Dr. F May McAdams a Bryan Hospital pathologist and X ray expert died after a ten days illness at 7 this morning. Born 1883 Huntsville she studied at Texas University Austin and Galveston receiving honors in 1918. She came to Bryan in 1914 and served at Bryan Hospital as laboratory expert. Surviving relatives include sister Dr Rosalie McAdams San Antonio brothers Cade Mexico City and Abercrombie El Paso. Funeral from Dr W H Oliver home Wednesday at 10 with services at the home and grave in Bryan city cemetery. No flowers. Pallbearers listed with several doctors as honorary pallbearers.

F. May McAdams Bryan Hospital Bryan McAdams Huntsville George McAdams Texas University Austin University At Galveston Medical College Rosalie McAdams San Antonio Cade Mexico City Abercrombie el Paso W. H. Holzman College Station Kh. 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. Eblinger W. B. Cline C. A. Searcy L. O. Wilkerson A. L. Mondrick B. A. Sims W. B. Cline Jr R. H. Harrison

Revivalists McAdams Arrive for Bryan Visit

Former Local Church ministers Rev. and Mrs. H. M. McAdams and their daughter Naomi along with Mrs. Lizzie McAdams of Flat River Missouri are visiting Bryant relatives. They plan to leave regular pastoring for revival work and will begin a meeting at Purdy. Twenty years ago Lizzie Lawlis led the Free Baptist church in Bryan and Tommie Franklin will pastor the Flat River church in their absence.

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

Bryan Daily Hagle Want Ads Sell It For You

A Bryan Daily Hagle want ad announces services to help readers buy or sell items. It promotes easy listing and broad reach through local classified ads.

Bryan Daily Hagle

Young Dentist Locates Here Plans Bryan Practice

Dr. D. C. York, a Cof feyville Kansas dentist visiting his aunt in Nor mangee, plans to begin practice in Bryan around January 10. He will share offices with Dr. A. L. Mondrick after traveling widely in the West and Southwest and finding Bryan most favorable.

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

Creath-Brazos Meet Planned in Lola Jan 13

The Workers Conference of Creath-Brazos Baptist Association with pastors and representatives from Brazos Grimes Madison Montgomery and part of Waller counties meets at the Baptist church in Lola on Tuesday January 13 at 10:00 a m for an all day session Rev Keefer presides with Mrs L N Yeager of Navasota in charge of the Woman's Missionary Union program The morning session 10 o'clock led by Mrs Yeager includes devotion by Mrs Albert Buchanan of Bryan and a musical number by Edgar Hall of Iola Rev Jno L Wharton of Bryan delivers the 11 80 a m inspirational message Lunch is served Then executive board and other conference business follow in the afternoon with devotional hour led by W P Hogue of Concord a round table on Evangelistic Possibilities of the Budget System led by Phillip Brown of Bedias Mrs A K Edwards of Millican presents a musical number and Rev W N Parcell of Navasota speaks on The Open Season for Evangelism.

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

December tax collections exceed 1920 figures

City Secretary Guy P. Bittle reported December tax receipts higher than the same month in 1920 by about 1 750 dollars. He attributed most of the rise to earlier payments, with delinquent taxes also showing substantial collections beyond prior December levels.

Guy P. Bittle Bittle

Brazos County Couples File Intent To Marry

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

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

Cleaning cotton rags wanted at The Fagle Office

The Fagle Office seeks clean cotton rags without buttons. Deliver to the office for reuse.

Fagle

Estimates Allowed On New Bowie Elementary Building

Bryan city commissioners approved estimates totaling 9 016 for Bowie elementary school construction. Payments listed include Abilene Construction Company 8 426 C E Griesser 4145 Giesecke and Harris 17u.

Bryan

Monthly Meeting Baptist Women Is Held Monday

The Woman's Missionary Union of the First Baptist church held a full day session led by president Mrs. Travis B. Bryan. Luncheon featured Circle No. 8 with music and readings, followed by a missionary program on the theme Challenge of the Unfinished Task with talks on foreign fields. About fifty women attended with several visitors.

Imeeting Woman's Missionary Union The First Baptist Church Travis B. Bryan W. B. Wimberley Anl Circlé No. 8 Will Locke W. C Fountain Bonnie Blue Flag J. B. Sanders Maggie E. F. Parks J. B Howell T. A. Sweeney D. D. McAlpine Sweeney C. A. Buchanan Coulter Smith

Tramp Found On Private Car With Missing Brief Case

A hobo boarded the private car of B S Holliman Dallas division superintendent on Southern Pacific No 20. He evaded detection until Bremond. The thief carried Holliman s briefcase and papers and was later arrested en route to Calvert Bremond to recover the case. C Fisher accompanied Holliman the meeting with shippers.

Southern Pacific Holliman Dallas Bremond George Ali Mr. Holliman Calvert and C. Fisher

Brazos County Farm Bureau to Meet Saturday Afternoon

President J L Stasney calls Brazos County Farm Bureau meeting at the county courthouse Saturday January 10 at 2 oclock. All cotton farmers are urged to attend especially those who marketed cotton through the bureau during the past season.

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

Cemetery Cleanup Nears Completion By City Officials

City officials report cemetery work nearly finished with debris cleared repairs to walks and drives completed and senior horticultural students from Texas A M College helping trim shrubs and trees.

Texas A. and M. College

Texas Soil and Water Conservation Research Report

Agricultural Experiment Station leads a three station program with Spur Temple and Tyler to study soil and water losses in diverse Texas regions. Findings show 20 percent runoff, 48 percent rainfall loss on fallow land, and up to 94 percent in heavy rains, with grass reducing runoff and erosion and terracing boosting cotton yields.

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

Annual Meeting Of St Andrew's Episcopal School Teachers

The annual meeting of teachers and officers at St Andrew's Episcopal Church School was held in the parish house Monday evening with full attendance. The treasurer reported a balance of 127 dollars after year expenses. The White Christmas event supported two families and contributed to Bryan Orphanage for Negro Children. Mrs W W Daup led the study class for teachers afterward.

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Bryan W. W. Daup

Brazos County Youth Weds Hearne Couple in Bryan

Tony Cotropia son of Brazos county residents and Miss Mary Lampson daughter of Hearne residents were married at St Anthony's Catholic church in Bryan this morning at 9 o'clock. Rev B Brew officiated. Attendants wore green and orchid georgette gowns. The couple is to host a dinner and dance at the bride's Hearne home tonight.

Tony Cotropia Curto Cotropia Brazos County Mis Mary Lampson Lampson Hearne St. Anthony’s Catholic Church Rev B. Brew Lern Bonano Steeles Store Mary Pinalati Frank Altimore Anthony Listl Houston Flower Cirle Antoinette Canzalo Lucille Niglerzio Margaret Scanlin

Tick Eradication Effort Urged by Steep Hollow Visitor

C M Risinger of Steep Hollow visited town and urged participation in a future tick eradication drive in Brazos County. He previously joined a campaign with disastrous herd reinfestation outcomes and now seeks broad cooperation across counties to ensure a complete and effective effort.

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

Pneumonia Strikes At Bryan Hospital

Little Miss Mary Ann McCallum daughter of Mrs Mary Benbow McCallum is reported seriously ill at Bryan hospital with pneumonia. Aunt Mrs Tom Benbow, also a patient at Bryan hospital, is hospitalized with pneumonia.

Mary Ann McCallum Mary Benbow McCallum Bryan Hospital Tom Benbow Dite

Daily Magic Want Ada boosts business with broad readership

Ada readers consistently engage daily notices, and local merchants report strong attention to Ada ads. The publication emphasizes reliable circulation and steady audience interest for advertisers seeking visible outreach.

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Mrs. Carnes Far Lands R. G. Williams Austin Today Capt. Boyett Chamber of Commerce Lola Bowie Brazos CO Farm Bureau Texas Agricultural A. B. Conner St. Andrew’s §. S Ada
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