Bryan Pickling Industry to Contract Purchase
Associated Press reports Price-Booker Manufacturing plans to buy about 150 acres of cucumbers from local farmers in Bryan. Farmers would plant 8 to 14 acres each, guaranteed price before planting, with gross earnings around 25000 per farmer under normal conditions. Chamber to manage acreage and salting sheds, funds to be expended locally. Chamber moves to refer to agricultural committee. Also invites W R Scott of Southern Pacific Railway to visit Bryan and coordinates with State Highway Department official Haile to attend Rotary meeting. Annual chamber meeting set for January 22 with special meeting Jan 16 proposed. entertainment committee to plan. Attending members listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Price-Booker Manufacturing Company
Associated Press
Bryan
S. E. Eberstadt
Bryan and Brazos County
Chamber of Commerce
Agricultural Committee
W. R. Scott
C. E. Jenkins
E. E. McAdams
Houston
Charles R. Haile
State Highway Department
Haile
Rotary
McAdams
Bryan Rotary
House
Entertainment Committee
W. B. Bizzell
Wilson Bradley
Travis B. Bryan
W. H. Cole
J. N. Dulaney
E. J. Fountain
J. M. Gordon
Tyler Haswell
F. L. Henderson
M. L. Parker
Churches Back German Relief Behind Credit Bill
The Federal Council of Churches of America has aligned with the American movement for German relief which has endorsed the proposed $70,000,000 government food credit bill. The council represents about 100,000 Protestant churches and over 20 million members in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Federal Council of Churches of America
American Movement For German Relief
United States
Print error muddies candidate claim in Bryan sheriff race
A print mistake altered the meaning of Jesse Conlee’s candidacy in Bryan. The word friends was missing from a paragraph, making it seem his supporters boosted him. The corrected text notes his father John D. Conlee’s prior sheriff and marshal service and his statewide peace officer record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Conlee
John D. Conlee
Bryan
Conlee
Reading Club Elects Officers for 1924 25
The Reading Club met after holidays to answer roll call and discuss 1923 events. Officers elected for 1924 25 include Kathleen Sims as president and Mrs J T S Park as vice president, with several secretaries, a treasurer, a critic, a parliamentarian, and a reporter. New members welcomed were Mesdames Gibbs Cook and Fountain. A pianologue titled Suzanne was presented by Mrs Hugh Milton and Mrs Travis Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading Club
Kathleen Sims
J. T. S. Park
G. L. Crawford
William Sparks
Methodist Quarterly Conference Held in Bryan Sunday
The first quarterly conference of the new year met at the Bryan Methodist church Sunday afternoon at three. Presiding elder Rev. D. H. Hotchkiss of Navasota led the session, reports were given in full, and plans for large activities were laid. Hotchkiss preached at both morning and evening services, including College Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Bryan
D. H. Hotchkiss
Navasota
Missionary Society of College Met on Monday Afternoon
The Woman's Missionary Society of College met Monday afternoon at the tabernacle with Mrs. King Vivian as hostess. It was the regular monthly business and social meeting with reports from officers showing continued work in society offices. Refreshments followed the discussion led by Mrs. B. F. Harrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of College
Tabernacle
College
King Vivian
Vivian
B. F. Harrison
Mesdames King Vivian
W. B. Frederick
B. F
Wife of Bryan Man Dies Giving Life to Twins
Frank Norris Biett, formerly of Bryan and living with Mrs. Fannie Garth, reported his wife died on Christmas Day in San Antonio. She left behind her husband and twin girls. In Bryan, Mr. Biett had represented the Goodyear Tire Co. and had many local friends offering sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Man
Frank Norris Biett
Bryan
Mis
Fannie Garth
San Antonio
Farm Bureau met Saturday marketing system here to stay
The Brazos County Farm Bureau held a Saturday meeting in the courthouse at 1 p m on Jan 5. New officers were elected and delegates named for the State convention in Dallas on Jan 15 and 16. Edgar Buchanan reported progress in handling cotton to stabilize prices and urged farmers to study the bureau with an open mind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Brazos County Farm Bureau
Court House
Fletcher Pool
Millican
J. L. Stasney
John Rychick, Jr
Edge
Dallas
John Rychlik
Charlie Schram
Kurt
Edgar Buchanan
Texas
Buchanan
South
Bureau
Brazos County
Mangum
Knights of Pythias Installed Officers at Hall Last Night
Bryan Lodge No 64 Knights of Pythias held its weekly meeting Tuesday at Castle Hall to install elected officers. J. & Gammon served as Chancellor-Commander with Co. W Crawford as Vice Chancellor-Commander and Lonnie Locke as Prelate. Installing officers were J. M. Caldwell Grand Chancellor Oak McKenzie Grand Prelate M. E. Wallace Grand Vice Chancellor Guy F. Boyett Grand Master of Arms. Trustees elected were F. L. Henderson Oak McKenzie and J. W. Hamilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Lodge No. 64
Knights of Pythias
Castle Hall
J. & Gammon
Co. W. Crawford
Lonnie Locke
R. C. Franks
Geo. FE. Hadley
H. S&s. Locke
C. S. Beckwith
J. T. Maloney
T. A. Cloud
R. E. Kellner
Oak McKenzie
Grand Lodge
J. M. Caldwell
M. E. Wallace
Guy F. Boyett
F. L. Henderson
J. W. Hamilton
Recent Cold Weather Helpful for Spring Planting in Bryan
Residents lament a flowerless Bryan after a cold north wind damaged narcissus violets and fall roses and wilted banana plants canna lilies and zenias Yet the freeze may curb pests aiding future blooms and plans to plant more flowers and establish smooth lawns are already underway for a brighter spring and summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Fatal Missouri-Kansas-Texas crash in South Texas
The crash near Houston killed three and left several others critically injured including Engineer Lee Thomason of Smithville. Fireman Ed Sullivan’s body was identified in the wreckage and Ed Derossett of Smithville was named as another victim. Investigators from the railroad and local justices of the peace began examining the disaster as a possible order confusion among trainmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Houston
Tex
Lee Thomason
Smithville
Justices of the Peace
Ed Sullivan
Sullivan
Ed Derossett
South
Texas
Miss Agnes Turner Dies at Noon in This City
The Turner family mourns as Miss Agnes Turner aged 15 dies after a brief illness just before noon. Funeral services will be held here Wednesday with relatives from Bryan, San Antonio, Austin, and Houston expected to attend. Father J. T. Turner operates Turner Grocery on 26th Street near the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Turner
Agnes
Bryan
Turner Grocery
26Th Street
George Stephan
George Horner
San Antonio
L G. N
Tom Turner
Austin
Ralph Turner
Houston
The
Eagle
Agnes Turner Laid To Rest Beneath A Mound Of Blossoms
The First Baptist church heard heartfelt goodbyes at 8 p m Tuesday for Agnes Turner youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs J T Turner. Her sudden death occurred Monday morning at the family home in Bryan. Large crowds attended. floral tributes came from her Sunday school class schoolmates and friends from other cities. Special music included Asleep in Jesus and No Need of Shadows. pallbearers wore uniforms from A and M College and Allen Academy. Dr John A Held and Rev R L Brown led the service at the church and grave with Nearer My God To Thee sung at the conclusion. The graveside mound of blooms symbolized a bright future reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Agnes Turner
J. T. Turner
All Bryan
Bryan
Jesus
James Pipkin
W. S. Barron
Webb Howell
D. D. Jolly
A. and
M. College
Allen Academy
R. D. Moncrief
George B. Butler
Bill Bethea
Earl Tatum
Mit Dansby
Monroe Griffith
John A. Held
R. L., Brown
God
Hathaway Visitor From Virginia Beach Stays in College Station
Mrs Geo Scott Hathaway of Sea Pines Virginia Beach is visiting her brother Mr and Mrs L W Brittain in College Station. She will stay until spring when her husband returns from Japan to inspect property damaged by the recent quake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Scott Hathaway
Sea Pines
Virgina Beach
Virginia
College Station
L. W. Brittain
Holmes Brothers Confectionery Adds Cold Storage Equipment
In Bryan Holmes Brothers Confectionery plans a $7,000 upgrade to the Main street plant. A new cold storage facility with brine freezers will handle wholesale ice cream and cold delicacies powered by electricity, along with hot water pipes to sterilize manufacturing and serving areas. The improvements aim to match larger city standards as 1924 begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmes Brothers
Main Street
Bryan
Johnson Family And Stuarts In Reunion
A family reunion at the home of Mr and Mrs Jack Johnson on West 29th street brought together the Johnson and Stuart families. A noon turkey dinner and 7 pm supper marked a joyous New Year gathering with numerous relatives including Mrs W S Stuart Clyde Stuart Mildred Salle y Peggy Stuart Elon Stuart and family members from Waco among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Johnson
West 29Th Street
S City
Stuarts
Johnsons
Ruth Johnson
W. S. Stuart
Clyde Stuart
Mildred Salley
Elon Stuart
Peggy Stuart
W. P. Moore
Bille Moore
Thurston Cole
Stuart
Donald Cole
W. S. Johnson
Willie Belle Johnson
Hal Haltom
Hal, Jr
Charles
Bart Haltom
Mary Lizzie Tabor
Bert McMorris
Henry Johnson
Waco
Kurten Community Meeting Draws Crowd In Cold
Miss Laura Belle Rotan and other officials attended Kurten's regular monthly club meeting Saturday night. Prof. J L Dickey of A and M College spoke on improved agriculture livestock and education using sterootican views. About two to three hundred people attended despite bitter cold. James Lang serves as club president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Belle Rotan
Adelle Hall
Lee J. Rountree
Sam E. Eberstadt
C. L. Benson
J. L. Dickey
A. and
M. College
Kurten
Kurten Club
Dickey
James Lang
Delphian Chapter of Bryan Back to Work After Holidays
The Bryan Delphian Chapter resumed activities after the holidays with 28 members present. The group studies Greek history to support literature and civic development, focusing on The Golden Age of Greece. Activities included assignments on political factions, Grecian leagues, Persia, Xerxes, Pericles, Cimon, and Athens prosperity. The next meeting on January 18 will cover The Peloponnesian War with Mrs. W. B. Cline leading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Delphian
Greece
Geo. L. Crawford
John H. Allen
Geo, Eisert
Sam Cavitt
Xerxes
F. D. Fuller
Pericles
S.E. Eberstadt
New Offer for Muscle Shoals Leases Made by Southern Powers
Nine associated power companies of the South tender a fresh proposal for the Muscle Shoals hydro electric power. The plan would let part of the power be used to manufacture fertilizer, place Muscle Shoals under the federal water power act, and allow the government to collect about 100 million dollars in rental over 50 years while retaining ownership of all properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern
Washington, D. C
Muscle Shoals
Associated Power Companies
South
Tabor Welfare Club to convene important meeting Friday
The Tabor Welfare Club, Brazog county's first such organization, authorizes a Friday meeting on January 11 at 7 30 pm to renew dedication and strengthen service. Walter Armstrong, elected president last February, has driven progress and community support is urged to participate in the heavy agenda including rounds on inventory, membership reviving, and 1924 goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabor
Brazog County
Walter Armstrong
Progressive Little Club
Beng
Welfare Club
Mary Locke
King Viv On
Resolutions Committee
Kurten Woman's Club Elects 1924 Officers
Kurten Texas January 7 met with twelve members present electing officers for the year Mrs J T Lang president Mrs T L Tobias vice president Mrs W G Henderson secretary Mrs John Sabo club reporter and members A W Stevener M B Easter R Franze and H Kurten on the membership committee The club holds meetings monthly. Bryan and Houston residents J T Robertson and Miss Carrie Mabry wed January 3 1924 by Judge Campbell Overstreet in Houston. They will reside in Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Datty Eagle
Kurten
Tex
Woman’s Club of
J. T. Lang
T. L. Tobias
W. G. Henderson
John Sabo
A. W. Stevener
M. B. Easters
R. Franze
H. Kurten
A. J. Robertson
E. D. Philips
Tabor Avenue
Bryan
Texas
Carrie Mabry
David Mabry
Asbury Street
Houston
Campbell Overstreet
Robertson
E. D. Phillips
Peters of New Baden Sells A Hundred Hogs
A J Peters of New Baden returns from a visit to his sister Miss Etta Peters in Bryan. He sold his entire supply of one hundred hogs to local meat market men at eight cents per pound, and was impressed with Bryan's progressiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Peters
New Baden
Etta Peters
Mr. Peters
Bryan
Bankers Gather in Galveston for Texas Association Meeting
Travis B. Bryan cashier of the First National Bank of Bryan will travel to Galveston tonight as district secretary to meet with J. W. Fincher president of the district and A. D. Simpson vice president of the National Bank of Commerce Houston. Also present will be the Galveston Clearing House entertainment committee bankers of the city to arrange a program for the District meeting of the Texas Bankers Association to be held February 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travis B. Bryan
First National Bank of Bryan
Galveston
J. W. Fincher
A. D. Simpson
National Bank of Commerce
Houston
Galveston Clearing House
Texas Bankers Association
John A. Fushak of Kurten Died at 60
John A. Fushak of Kurten died Sunday January 6 at 9:30 a.m. Funeral held Monday with Rev. J. B. Gleissner in Kurten Cemetery. He was 60 and survived by Olga Fushak and children Annie Tillie Otto and others including Frank Anton and a son in a government hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Fushak
Kurten
J. B. Gleissner
E. F. Parks Co
Fushak
Olga Fushak
Annie
Tillie
Otto
C. R. Presnall
Tabor
R. E. Jones
Hugo Lenz
W. J. Blasek
Bryan
Frank and
Anton
Jnc. A
Good Roads Boosts From Bryan Rotary
Bryan Rotary outlines 1924 objectives focusing on permanent county roads. members push for 100 percent meetings, support for a Brazos county road bond, higher attendance, rural schools athletics and home science, and increased scholarship and college prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Rotary
Kay Hassell
Brazos County
C. E. Griesser
Carlos
E. W. Crenshaw, Jr
Rotary Club
Rotary
M. E. Wallace
Gabe Carell
Todd White
Baptists Report Record Sunday School Attendance
The Baptist Sunday School Council reported the highest quarterly attendance in the church's history, with totals near 5,000. The Mens Bible Class accounted for about 700 attendees, and the A-1 Standard organization was completed, placing the Sunday School in this class within the Southern Baptist convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Sunday School Council
Southern Baptist Convention
Funeral for Miss Agnes Turner at First Baptist Church
Funeral services for Miss Agnes Turner daughter of Mr and Mrs J T Turner were held this afternoon at the First Baptist church conducted by Dr Jno A Held pastor of the church Interment followed at Bryan City Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Turner
First Baptist Church
J. T. Turner
Jno. A. Held
Bryan City Cemetery
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pickling Industry Company
Council OF Churches IN Movement
Germany
Methodist Quarterly Conference
Missionary Society OF College
All Eagle
Hall
Mrs. Hathaway
Virginia Beach
Bryan Confectionery
Johnson
Delphian
Kurten Woman's Club
Travis Bryan
Baptists
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