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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1931
Page
5
Health Nurses Check Many Children For Defects
County health nurse Miss Midna Abbott and nurse Sedalia Wilson examined dozens of children in rural schools last week. Abbott visited 64 children at Tabor school and promoted corrections by family physicians and dentists. immunizations were given for eligibility to a state health award. Wilson inspected children across multiple communities, noted attendance from Bryan Colored Orphanage pupils at Boonville school, and held regular weekly conferences at the negro health center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midna Abbott
Sedalia Wilson
Miss Abbott
Tabor
Why Remain a Lemon If You Can Be a Grapefruit
A persuasive ad compares business ascent to a grapefruit lemon transition, touts Byrne Commercial College training, and urges readers to invest time now. It highlights training in bookkeeping, business principles, and human elements, promising poise, initiative, and leadership for careers as bankers, secretaries, or accountants. Addresses five college locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Byrne Commercial College
Dallas
Houston
San Antonio
Fort Worth
Oklahoma City
Death of Dean Winkler's Father Suits College Circle
Dean Winkler of College Station learns of his father Chas A Winkler's death in Bell County at age 86 after months of illness. The pioneer family loses a longtime homesteader and 6 sons 2 daughters join other relatives including Ernest W library at Texas University and A J Viticulturist at USC. Funeral set for 2 pm Wednesday at The Grove with numerous survivors attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Chas
Winkler
Dean Winkler
Chas. A. Winkler
Bell County
California
Texas
College Station
Ernest W
Texas University
Austin
Andrew
H. A
Otto
the Grove
Fred
McGregor
A. J
University of Southern California
Mra. FE. CC
Goodman Held For Assault On Traveling Man
Goodman was arrested Tuesday afternoon by Sheriff J. H. Reed on aggravated assault charges after allegedly using a pocket knife on T. L. Hershorn a traveling man from Kansas City. Hershorn suffered a slight cut on the lip and a rib was nicked. bond set at 300 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodman
J. H. Reed
T. L. Hershorn
Kansas City
Hershorn
Park Takes Over Gardner Insurance Agency
Sankey Park announces the purchase of Gardner Insurance Agency. Dana McShan remains in charge of the office for two years, while Mr. Park stays active in his jewelry business. The agency offers fire auto casualty wind hail plate glass and other lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sankey Park Today
Gardner Insurance Agency
Dana McShan
Park
Baby arrives as Sen. Purl, Dallas, celebrate December birth
Senator George Purl of Dallas and his wife welcome a baby girl born December 21 at their home. The Purls have long visited Bryan, where the senator has been a leading speaker at the George Washington Birthday party by the Masonic lodge at A and M College and Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Purl
Dallas
Bryan
Masonic Lodge
A. and M. College
Robert W. Colglazier
San Antonio
Fort Worth
Jnc. A. Moore
Colglazier
Edward Brandt
Moore
E. W. Renner
Baker
Missouri Pacific Railroad
J. W. Longley
Austin
Longley
State Highway Department
John W. Luker
Martha
First Christian Church
Antone Boriskie
Leonard
Boriskie
Brazos ‘Truck Growers’ Association
Eagle
J. L. Sample
Tabor
Benchley
W. J. Goodlow
Litle
Jack
Brenham
J. P. Yeager
W. E. Wimberly
N. F. Lockerd
Henrys. Locke
Chilton
Waco
Luther Holligan
J. J. Vandiver
Tom Goodwin
Steep Hollow
Charles Griffin
Ed Wymola
Edee
J. T. Pate
Harvey
A. Harris
Houston
H. H. Newton
F. Parks
Merrie Lillian Parks
M. FE. Weaver
Monroe
Franklin
Glenn Stinnett
City Recorder Docket Reports Mostly Guilty Pleas
Monday session in City Recorder L. D. McGee court saw twelve cases heard with eleven convictions. Five defendants were found guilty of traffic violations and six were fined for intoxication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Recorder
L. D. McGee
Launch plans this morning for big meet
Directors of the Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce met to discuss the Texas State Firemen's Association convention to be held in Bryan June 1 10 and 11. A committee from the Bryan fire department led by C F Griesser and others asked for coordination with Lions Rotary and other groups for plans and entertainment including a possible banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan and Brazos
Lions and Rotary Clubs
Chamber of Commerce
Fire Department
Griesser
Texas
Bryan
T. O. Walton
Texas A. and
M. College
Travis B. Bryan
Esco
Austin
Gibb Gillchrist
State Highway Commission
Gilchrist
No. 6
Brenham
Agricultural Division
Texas Bankers Association
Caldwell
E. J. Harris
First Methodist Church
EB. D. Marburger
College Station
Wilson Bradley
W. F. Gelber
J. S. Caldwell
F. L. Cavitt
Mit Danshy
W. K. Gibbs
Tyler Haswell
For Sale Lot 156 by 80 Feet Near Street
Property listing notes Lot 156 by 80 feet two blocks from the pavement. Buyer to see Milton Franklin at K and S Grocery for details and arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Franklin
K. &S. Grocery
Mule Kick Fatal To Iola Citizen Dies After Mule Kick
George T. Howard Sr. of Iola, age 68, died Sunday at a Bryan hospital from injuries after a mule kicked him at his Iola farm last Wednesday. Funeral held at his Iola home with burial in Tola cemetery. He was born in Grimes county and survived by nine children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George T. Howard, Sr
Iola
Mr. Howard
Bryan
McCulloch-Danshby Company
Tola
J. O. Hearne
Baptist Church of
George T. Howard
Grimes County
Luncheon Plans By U DC Chapter Leaders
A meeting of committee chairmen arranged the luncheon to be hosted by L S Ross Chapter Daughters of the Confederacy on Tuesday January 20 from 2 to 3 pm Plans for the event including ticket sales managed by Mrs Forrest Jones and Mrs Elon Stuart A special program honoring Confederate Generals Lee and Jackson is under preparation by Mrs F L Thomas of College and her committee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. S. Ross
Daughters of the Confederacy
Forrest Jones
Elon Stuart
Lee
Jackson
F. L. Thomas
College
New State Solon of Bryan Takes Seat on Tuesday
Mrs. Lee J. Rountree representative elect from the 20th district prepares to assume her seat in the 42nd Legislature as sessions begin Tuesday. She succeeds W. S. Barron and follows her late husband Lee J. Rountree who served in prior legislatures and died during a 88th Legislature special session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee J. Rountree
Austin
House
State McCallum
Senate
Barry Miller
Reuntres
Lamar Bethea
W. S. Barron
Why
Gainer Named to Chairmanship in State Senate
Lieutenant Governor elect Edgar Witt announces pro session appointments for the Texas Senate’s 42nd Legislature opening. Named chairs include Oliver Cunningham farming Abilene Gus Russek banking Walter Woodward civil jurisprudence Charles Gainer contingent expense Clint Small criminal jurisprudence Miss Marge Neal education Dr J W E Beck finance Joe Moore state affairs. Senator Gainer traveled to Austin Friday for pre session activities after a phone call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Witt
Senate
Texas
Oliver C. Cunningham
Abilene
Gus Russek
Schulenburg
Walter Woodward
Coleman
Charles S. Gainer
Bryan
Clint C. Small
Wellington
Margie Neal
Carthage
J. W. E. H. Beck
DeKalb
Joe Moore
Greenville
Gainer
Austin
First Christian Mission Workers Adopt New Name
The East Side Circle of the First Christian church has adopted the new name Dorcas Circle at its regular monthly meeting held at Mrs. W. B. Collard home. Fourteen members attended to hear officers report plans for the year and enjoy a social hour with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
East Side Circle
Dorcas
W. 8. Collard
Collard
E. W. Renner
H. O. Ferguson
Women of St. Andrew's Guild Plan Year of Work
Members of St. Andrew's Episcopal Guild met at the home of newly elected president Mrs. M. B. Parker. After thanking retiring officers for 1920 they laid plans for 1921 including Bible study directed by Mrs. W. W. Daup and committees for Finance Church Parish House Grounds Auto Telephone with named members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Andrew's Episcopal Guild
M. B. Parker
W. W. Daup
W. D. Lawrence
K. Hassell
W. B. Roman
B.F. Dekameter
M. W. Sims Jr
HB. B. Gibson
John BE. Astin
B. D. Knox
George Chance
Mable
Tyler Haswell
George Hassell
D. C
Nebraska Growers Urged to Plant Brazos Seed Crop
Nebraska growers discuss pricing and seed availability for the Brazos crop in a meeting. The Nebraska Triumphs report favors adaptation to local climate and soil, with car load seed about 20 per bushel above regular quotes. J B Priddy urged interested farmers to join the growers association and place orders for a January 15 to 20 planting window to ensure uniform seed and profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
J. B. Priddy
Growers’ Association
Vestry Election At Annual Meet Of St. Andrew's
The annual parish meeting at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church held at the parish house covered 1929 progress across departments and noted debt reduction to under $2000. New vestry members include J. M. , George Chance, and Chas. Old members retained. Delegates to the Houston council were Tyler Haswell Chance Chas Hillier and Ry Harrison. Officers elected for the coming year: Tyler Haswell warden, David Reid clerk, T. K. Lawrence treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew’s Episcopal Church
W. W. Daup
David Reid
Ellis Bailerstedt
J. K. Lawrence
Searcy
Ellis” Lerstedt
J. M
George Chance
Chas
R. H H. Lerstedt
Col. C. C. Todd
Rey Harrison
Tyler Haswell
C. Mesell
M. L. Parker
Houston
Chance
Chas. Hillier
Ry Harrison
M. L. Ker
C. M. Hassell
Col. C. Gy
R. H. Ballerstedt
Drunken Driving Charge In Normangee Arrest
Drunken driving arrest reported for Terry Luster of Normangee after a Saturday night incident. Luster charged with driving while intoxicated. companion charged with drunkenness. Also an Edison phonograph cabinet offered for sale with phone listing 369.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry Luster
Normangee
Edison Phonograph
Rupture expert to demonstrate method in Minneapolis and Navasota
C F Redlich of Minneapolis will demonstrate a rupture retention device at the Ford Hotel January 22 and Camp He in Navasota the same day from 10 AM to 4 PM. He claims instant relief and lasting, sanitary support that seals the opening without discomfort and helps associated stomach and back troubles. 95 percent recover by the method. bring children for inspection at 35 Boston Block, Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Redlich
Minneapolis
Theford Hotel
Navasota
Boston Bloek
Miaa
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Traveling Man
Gardner Agency
C. E. DeRoche
Bay City
James Chastun
Mr. Chastun
Mrs. DeRoche
Mr. DeRoche
Division of Weights and Licenses
Thorndale
W. M. Plaster
Bedias
Will H. Smith
Col. Plastey
A. and
W. Black
Brazos County
W. &. Barron
W. C. Rudhti
W. C
R. W. Persons
Galveston
Hearne
Hon
Hugh Jones
Center
Jones
Shelby County
Julia Hooker
Persons
Clarence Saxon
Reliance
Harry West
J. Keith
J. G. Morrison
Milano
C. L. Baker Sr
C. L. Baker Jr
Mezie Curry
L. H. Tucker
A. G. Hamilton
BIG
Beauties
Maroney Reeder
Held
Lose Barksdale
Mobelle Bryant
Maria Amner
Texas Christian University
Horned Frog
Margaret Reeder
Knox City
Eloise Barksdale
Mozelle Bryant
Goliad
Marian Miller
U. D.C
New State Solon of
First Christian Mission Workers
Women of Guild
St. Andrew’s Plan
St. Andrew’s
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