Potter Pasture Rodent Control Talk at Tabor Meeting
At the Tabor Community Club meeting County Agent C L Beason announced that Rodent Control official Rod Spencer of the U S Department of Agriculture will visit Brazos County on January 25 and 28. Spencer will work at Tabor January 26 on Thompson farm. Topics included Pasture Improvement and Rodent Control. Musical numbers were provided by John Barnes Reuben and father Broadway. A committee to plan monthly meetings was formed led by Miss Mary Locke Barnes and John Thompson with support from Beason Wilmer McCullough Luther Broadway and Wilbur Peeskes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Spencer
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Brazos County
C. L. Benson
Tabor
Father Broadway
Joe Locke
Ammittee
Mary Locke
Barnes
John Thompson
C. L. Beason
Wilmer
McCullough
Then and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce
Luther Broadway
W Lxar Peeskes
Mr. Beason
Tazor
Officers Chosen By Auxiliary of Episcopal Church
St Andrew's auxiliary met at the parish house naming officers for a third term. President Mrs George Long and others were elected with Mrs M Nall as secretary and Mrs J M Caldwell treasurer. Mrs Long to represent the group at the diocesan council in Houston January 16 17 18 with Mrs D C DeMaret as alternate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Andrew'suxiliary
George Long
Elinor McDonald
M. Nall
J. M. Caldwell
Eo Educational Secetary
W. W. Daup
Wheelock Sextet Loses to Bryan Girls on Friday
Bryan High girls defeated Wheelock sextet 21 to 5 in a Friday game at the local high school. Estelle Armstrong led Bryan with strong team play and standout effort while teammates Clary Mangis Munday Barron Nedbalek contributed in defense and scoring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheelock Sextet
Bryan Girls
Stephen F. Austin High School
Wheelock
Prisslay
Bryan
Estelle Armstrong
Bryan Sextet
Smetana
Winnie Clary
Ethel Mangis
Jane Munday
Iola Barron
Nellie Nedbalek
Five Candidates Initiated Into W P A of Bryan
At a special Bryan Chapter meeting of the Oman's Benefit Association held in the K of P hall officers presided by H B McDowell. The Hearne W B A visiting team of sixteen ladies led by H A Ely initiated five candidates Velma Moore Velma Pearson Dee Worsham Mrs Henry Johnson and Agnes Herman. Mrs Ely received corsages from Bryan and Mrs Sybil Haltom from Bryan. A refreshment course followed with chicken sandwiches mints and nuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oman’s Benefit Association
Bryan
K. of P. Hall
H. B. McDowell
Dain
Hearne
Velma Moore
Velma Pearson
Dee Worsham
Henry Johnson
Agnes Herman
H. A. Ely
H. B. McDow
Ely
Sybil Haltom
Payton and Lee Intend to Wed in Brazos County
Albert Payton and Bertha Lee both of Brazos County file intention to wed with County Clerk Jess B. McGee recorded on a day in the marriage records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Payton
Bertha Lee
Brazos County
Jess B. McGee
Ora Day
UDC Bryand Chapter Plans January 20 Luncheon
Mrs Forrest Jones and Mrs Ion Stuart of the Bryand chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy head a luncheon celebrating Generals Lee and Jackson. Details on place and hour to be announced. A full committee meeting is set for next Monday at 2 PM at Mrs Albert Buchanans on West 24th Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest Jones
Ion Stuart
Bryad
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Lee
Jackson
Albert Buchanan
West 24Th Street
Episcopal Meet to Be Attended by Bryan Group
Rev. and Mrs. W. W. Daup Miss Ellis Ballerstedt Mrs. George Long Mrs. D DeMaret and others will travel to Houston Friday January 16 to attend the 11th annual council of the Episcopal diocese of Texas Junior section. Delegates from St. Andrew's church and vestry will be named at the parish meeting. Some 400 young people are expected at Trinity church for the Y P S L sessions guided by Dorothy May Fisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Daup
Ellis Ballerstedt
George Long
D. ©. DeMaret
Houston
Episcopal Diocese of Texas
Young Peoples’ Service League
Daup
Ballerstedt
St. Andrew’s Church
Long
St. Andrew's Auxiliary
DeMaret
Vestry
Young Peoples
Dorothy May Fisher
Trinity Church
County Trustees Consider Two Cent Pupil Tax for Lawyer Fund
The Brazos County Board of School Trustees met with County Superintendent J. D. McDonald to consult all district trustees about raising two cents per pupil to fund a lawyer. The aim is to represent the county in litigation challenging a law from the district legislature requiring independent districts to contribute to the salary and office expenses of the county superintendent. If funds are not raised, Brazos County will not join other counties in the action before the superior courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of School Trustees
J. D. McDonald
Dist
Brazos County
Brazos Farmers Plot Years Work Planning Meeting
About 40 farmers met at the Brazos County Court House Saturday for Brazos County Farm Bureau and truck growers association discussions. J. L. Stasny chaired as F E Lichte and G. Powers spoke on farm bureau and cotton market issues. A second meeting is set for January 17 with B S Burgess of Dallas of the Texas Cotton Marketing Association to discuss cooperative cotton marketing. Tomato and potato growers reviewed planting plans and acreage records with over 100 acres pledged for tomatoes and a similar amount for potatoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Brazos County Farm Bureau
Truck Growers’ Association
J. L. Stasny
Farm Bureau
F. E. Lichte
G. Powers
B. S. Burgess
Dallas
Texas Cotton Marketing Association
Concrete bridges under way on highway 21 in Madison County
North Zulch January 13 The 10 482 project for two concrete bridges on highway 21 in Madison county is progressing. Contract awarded to Thomas and Ratliff of Rogers, with a large bridge over Shepherds creek and a smaller one over San branch. County engineer A McCormick directs the work with supervisor Mr Rateliff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Zulch
Highway 21
Madison County
Thomas and Ratliff
Rogers
Shepherd's Creek
San Branch
Navasota River
A. McCormick
Mr. Rateliff
666 Declared Fast Remedy for Colds and Headaches
An old advertisement touts 666 as a speedy doctor’s prescription for colds and headaches. It claims 666 is available in tablet form as a quick remedy.
Mrs Rountree Succeeds Her Late Husband in Texas House
Mrs Lee J Rountree takes the seat from which her husband Lee J Rountree was removed by death during a special 88th Legislature session. He collapsed at his desk while delivering a speech on Flowers for the Living after receiving flowers from a Confederate veteran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee J. Rountree
Texas House of Representatives
Rountree
Negro Hi School Named for Former Teacher
The Bryan city commission decided to name the new Negro high school building in honor of F. A. Kemp, the late principal who was fatally burned at his home about a year ago. Work on the building progresses favorably per city inspectors. The commission granted White Motor Company permission to close Parker Avenue for three days for a Ford exhibit, with the company bearing all liability. Edwin P Black requested a sanitary board to inspect plumbing and license applicants, but the matter was referred to the city manager for action. Attorney A S Ware reported on property owners vacating Bryan Avenue, and the issue was continued to seek a cooperative plan satisfactory to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Kemp
Bryan
D. D. White
White Motor Company
Parker Avenue
Ford
Edwin P Black
R. G. Williams
A. S. Ware
James Sullivan
Bryan Avenue
J R Ball Appointed Bookkeeper for Brazos Motor Co
J R Ball has accepted a position as bookkeeper with Brazos Motor Company and began duties today. He previously worked in the Austin state comptroller office and has twice campaigned for state treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Ball
Brazos Motor Company
Mr. Ball
Austin
Captain Boyett Improves After Temple Operation
Word from the bedside of Captain W. C. Boyett who underwent an operation at Temple says he had a good day on Sunday and is progressing favorably. His recovery has been rapid enough that special treatments planned may begin a week or two earlier than first expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Boyett
Temple
Mexican Arrest for Selling Marijuana
Tony Lopez a Mexican was arrested Saturday evening by Constable Horace Reed and jailed on the charge of selling marijuana to a Negro. Reed raided Lopez place and reported finding a quantity of the narcotic which he confiscated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Lopez
Horace Reed
Reed
Lopez Place
Watermelons in January from Brazms county farm
Bey Thornton a negro farmer in Boonville section has grown watermelons on his Brazms county farm for 58 years. He enjoyed lucious melons until January 10 this year when the last melon weighing 14 1/2 pounds was eaten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bey Thornton
Boonville
Brazms County
Swains of County Avoid Publicity About Marriage
Brazos County couples avoid publicity under the three day notice law says County Clerk Jess B. McGee. He notes 307 marriage licenses issued last year versus 346 in 1920, an 89 license drop blamed on reluctance to announce intentions to wed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Jess B. McGee
Fidelity to Pay Dividend Elect For Coming Year
Stockholders of the Fidelity Finance Company met at the office to hear reports and elect directors. A 10 percent dividend was declared and annual reports were presented. Directors named Geo A Adams R V Armstrong Wilson Bradley W J Coulter W A Duncar W C Holmes R W Howell W S Howell F E Hum bert Dr L M Jones James Sullivan. Officers chosen President Wilson Bradley Vice President W J Coulter Vice President R V Armstrong Treasurer Geo A Adams Secretary H H Newton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fidelity Finance Company
Geo. A. Adams
R. V. Armstrong
Wilson Pradley
W. J. Coulter
W. A. Duncar
W. C. Holmes
R. W. Howell
W. S. Howell
FE. P. Humbert
Dr. L. M. Jones
James Sullivan
Wilson Bradley
H. H. Newton
Alleged Burglar Held to County Grand Jury
Willie Thompson was held Thursday afternoon to the Brazos county grand jury by Justice J. T. McGee on a burglary charge. Bond was set at $500. He is accused of breaking into the Dink garage and stealing several tires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Thompson
Brazos County
J. T. McGee
Thompson
Paving Projects For Division 17 Announced Here
Division 17 announces January highway improvement plans overseen by John F. Blair based in Bryan. Projects include Highway 6 grading and bridges south of Navasota to Hempstead, Highway 21 concrete paving from Madisonville to North Zulch, concrete paving into Centerville toward Madisonville, and a 112 mile gap paving at Thorndale plus a bridge over Navasota on Highway 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Blair
Divison
Bryan
Navasota
Hempstead
Madisonville
Zulch
Centerville
Thorndale
Bryan Rotary Gift Funds New Suits for Stephen F. Aus tin Girls
The Stephen F. Aus tin high school girls basketball team receives green and white suits from the Bryan Rotary Club. J. E. Stanford says the club backs the team as it pursues another county championship. Coach Julia Schevassa praises the squad, noting last year’s historic first girls team and county title defense. The Bryan lineup includes Armstrong, Clary, Munday, Mangis, Barron, Nedbalek, with Godwin, McKenzie, Davis, and Smith as substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen F. Austin
Bryan Rotary Club
J. E. Stanford
Julia Schevassa
Cagers
Fife
Bryan
Wheelock
Estelle Armstrong
Winnie Clary
Jane Munday
Isbel Mangis
Iola Barron
Nettie Nedbalek
Louise Godwin
Mildred McKenzie
Helen Davis
Edna Smith
U D C to Honor Memory of Heads of Confederacy
U D C Chapter II of Bryan will honor Generals Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson with a luncheon on Tuesday February 20. Local U D C members and visitors are invited to attend, with committees named for arrangements, place and menu, decoration, and program led by Mrs. Albert Buchanan and otherTB members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. S. Ross
Bill of Bryan
Robert B. Lee
Stonewall Jackson
Bryan
Albert Buchanan
H. H. Newton
Park
WY. B. Edge
H. B. McDowell
J. M. Dunn
R. H. Harrison
J. RB. Stevenson
D. Paul Dansby
Forrest Jones
H. A. Durham
J. Webb Howell
Eebert Jones
Youth Held for Auto Theft Freed on Bond
Royce Carnes was held in the county jail on auto theft and transporting liquor charges and released on bond Thursday afternoon. He and Dewey Carnes along with Odea DeHart were arrested in the car belonging to Frank Crane, allegedly driven away from Bryan. Whiskey was found in the car, county officers report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royce Carnes
Dewey Carnes
Odea DeHart
Frank Crane
Bryan
Name Bryan Man For Committee On Resolutions
E. Yeager of FE FE Yeager Hardware has been appointed to the resolutions committee at the Texas Hardware and Implement Association annual convention in Dallas. The event runs January 20 to 22, 1931, at the Baker Hotel with rail fare reductions and an elaborate program of entertainments and style events for visiting dealers and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lik. E. Yeager
Fe.fe
Yeager
Hardware
Texas Hardware and Implement Association
T. C. Thompson
Canyon
Texas
Dallas
Baker Hotel
Dallas Hardware and Implement Club
Texas Hardware Jobbers Association
To Quit Cotton For Poultry Plans Feed Crop Change
W B Cook of Houston agricultural agent for Missouri Pacific Lines left Bryan for home after helping his father I M Cook plan a life change from cotton to poultry. The father will plant no cotton this year, raise 2000 laying hens, 60 acres of corn and grain sorghums, sweet potatoes and vegetables, plus a few Jersey cows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Cook
Houston
Missouri Pacific Lines
Bryan
I. M. Cook
Mr. Cook
Jersey
Hiway Board Seeks Data On Motor Trucks Damage
The Texas Highway Commission collects information on damage to state highways caused by motor trucks and the extra hazard to private auto owners. Governor-elect Ross Sterling will receive findings on January 15. John E. Blair, highway engineer for the 17th Division in Bryan, estimated that trucks on non concrete highways would raise maintenance costs by about $10 per mile to keep roads in the same condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Commission
Ross S. Sterling
John E. Blair
Bryan
Highway Department
Blair
Cotton Growers Urged to Attend Saturday Meet
J G Powers announces that B S Burgess will address members of the cotton marketing association Farm Bureau and friends at the district court room in Bryan's county courthouse Saturday January 17 at 2 oclock. Burgess will outline and answer attacks on the Federal Farm Board and the Texas Cotton Cooperative Association as a branch of that organization. Farmers business men agricultural educators and others interested in the cotton marketing division are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Powers
Texas Cotton Cooperative Association
B. 8. Burgess
Texas
Cotton Marketing Association
The
Farm Bureau
District Court
Bryan
Mr. Burgess
Federal Farm Board
Farm Board
Eagle Wants Ad Sell It With Convenience
A short classified note urges sellers to place an Eagle want ad to move items quickly and effectively. The call emphasizes easy formatting and broad reach through the Eagle publication.
Revival of Vegetable Gardening During Hard Times
Wartime lessons on economizing with home grown food resurface as families, towns, and districts revive vegetable gardens. Small city plots can yield much through careful succession planning with beans lettuce radish spinach peas carrots and tomatoes planted to maximize continuous harvests and save money.
Brazos County Civic Leaders Dine at Benson Home
Brazos County civic leaders and home demonstration staff attend a lunch at the Benson residence on College Road. The event highlighted the seven point program of agriculture under Texas Extension Service guidance with guests receiving bulletins to study the Extension Service aims and policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Benson Home
L. Benson
Lucy Givens
Benson
College Road
T. O. Walton
Guy Boyett
Claude Buchanan
Jesse Thomson
Travis Bryan
FF. H. Wehrman
A. S. McSwain
J. W. Harris
C. A. Searcy
Wilmer McCullough
Higes J. Webb Howell
George Johnson
M. R. Bentley
Extension Service of Texas
A. and M. College
Extension Service
Bryan and Brazos Leaders Urge Attendance at District Conference
Bryan and Brazos County leaders including M. Higgs and J. Webb Howell invite farmers and business supporters to the East Texas Chamber of Commerce district conference in Brenham on Monday January 19. The event focuses on advancing agriculture and county interests with emphasis on culinary excellence and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oonravis Bryan
Grand Howell
M. College
Texas
Dio Re
Bryn Lions Club
Higgs
Bryan and Brazos County
J. Webb Howell
Fast Texas Chamber of Commerce
Brag Os County
Weather report notes small temp changes and 2.01 inches rainfall
Temperatures varied little last week with a low around 26 degrees and a high near unknown. Rainfall totaled 2.01 inches, distributed as 0.01 inches on Friday and notable amounts on other days, while wind and other details remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cnry
Cole
Avie Lneys
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W.p.a.of
Episcopal
Brazos
Madison Co
Mrs. Rountree
Brazos Motor CO
Boyett
Fidelity
Division 17
Bryan Hi Guls
Rotary Club
U. D.C
Confederacy
Bryan Man
Hiway Board On
Mrs. Lenore
Stan River
la France Aan
Superior Garland
Majestic
McCulloch
Dansby Furniture Go
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