Golden Wedding Celebration for Frank and Grace Stasney
Mr and Mrs Frank Stasney of Bryan celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with 158 family members and friends gathered at the Stasney home January 7. Rev J B Gliessner officiated a double ring ceremony. gifts included gold coins and keepsakes. a family feast followed with music and dancing. The couple wed January 7, 1880 in Brazos county. he is 73 she 71, with seven daughters and one son among the attendees and their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Stasney
Shilo
Stasney
Mendilessohn
J. B. Gliessner
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church of
Bryan
Father Gliessner
Brazos County
Mr. Stasney
John J. Krenek
Frank Weintz
Houston
John M. Boriskie
Lawrence Krenek
Hy. T. Schovassa
Theo J. Krenek
Louis B. Barta
Hugo F. Stasney
Bryan Chapter OES observes 25th anniversary
About fifty members of Bryan chapter Order of the Eastern Star attended a 6 p.m. turkey dinner at the Masonic building to mark the chapter’s 25th anniversary under its current charter. Past matrons and patrons received certificates. a cake in Eastern Star colors was cut by Mrs. Thos. Lundin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
OES
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic
Bryan Chapter
Thos. Lundin
Bryan’ Chapter
Maurice Tatum
M. M. Erskine
T. H. Haltom
Jack Bullard
George Smith
J. C. Hotard
Kine
East
Dana Carnes
Mesdames Fannie Mike
Minnie Smith
Fannie Chatham
Carrie Gibbs
Lena Brown
Clara Smart
Belle Adams
Frances Rountree
Stella Buchanan
Ruth McKenzie
Belle M. Brown
Amelia Smith
Jeanette L. Wright
Annie Dearing
J. M. Dunn
J. D. Martin
J. H. Blackmon
J. W. Payne
H. EF. Randolph
C. M. Bethany
H. P. Smith
R. L. Brown
T. Hal Haltom
Bryan Chapter No
Allen Smith
Fannie Mike
Kansas City
Agusta Seigle
St. Louis
Mary Minkert Vanney
Corpus Christi
Ora B. Swift
Missouri
Firemen Elect Chesser Chief For Third Term
Bryan's volunteer firemen held their annual election Monday night with C E K Griesser kept as fire chief for the third straight year. Sam Noto and C F E Jenkins were re elected in key posts, Virgil Head named foreman, and Sidney House won the attendance badge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Sidney House
Oscar Gregg
C. EK. Griesser
Sam Noto
C. FE. Jenkins
C. E. Griesser
L Kd. Warren
H. A. Burger
Ray Pippin
C. E. Jenkins
Virgil Head
T. J. Jenkins
Dinner bridge given on husband’s birthday
Mrs. Harry Fisher surprised her husband with a birthday dinner bridge on January 13 at their apartment. Three courses were served at a prettily decorated table and two tables of bridge followed with prayers by Mr. and Mrs. M. P. Franks, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Heard, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Pressley, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Fisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Fisher
M. P. Franks
Virgil Heard
J. J. Pressley
Postoffice Evening Hours Extended to Ten O'clock Weekdays
Announcement by Charles Myers, postmaster, states the front doors will stay open until 10 pm on weekdays except Sundays, from now until further notice. The change has been in effect since January and has proven satisfactory for patrons. Sundays close at 9 pm as before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Myers
The Famous to Open in Leader Building
Sol Gerson will open a new store in the former Leader building offering a complete line of ladies ready to wear and men's furnishings. The shop will be known as The Famous and aims to attract customers soon after refitting and refinishing are completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leader
Sol Gerson
Famous
McCulloch-Dansby Plans Sales Room Improvements
Improvements are underway at the McCulloch-Dansby Company to provide better patron access and a more attractive stock display. The corner doors at Bryan avenue and 25th street will close, a display window added, and a large front entrance created on the Bryan avenue front. Main floor changes move laboratories to the second floor and add carpet and rack displays along the south side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCulloch-Dansby Company
Bryan Avenue
25Th Street
Bryan Ga*es Year of Resolution in Local Message
A Bryan Texas column reflects on the past year and urges readers to seek national and global goodwill, loyalty to Texas, and community improvement. It emphasizes voting, better service to churches and clubs, and setting personal goals for helpfulness and generosity in the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Texas
America
Braves County
Community club echoes forgiveness and hopeful new year
Speeches urged compassion and restraint as Jack T. Hodgen and Oak McKenzie addressed members. Guests included N. K. Farmer and Robert R. Farmer of A. & M. College, with cordial welcomes for Dr. C. A. Searcy returning to the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack T. Hodgen
Louisville
Oak McKenzie
N. K. Farmer
Robert R. Farmer
A. & M. College
Lion S. D. Snyder
C. A. Searcy
F. D. Fuller
W. E. Leverkuhn
E. Eberstadt
Snyder
C. C. Todd, Jr
Geo. W. Griner
M. Schulman
Howell
Bill Wimberley
John M. Lawrence, Jr
FE. L. Lyons
Lamar Jones
M. M. Erskine
J. Bryan Miller
Henry S. Locke
Mit Dans
Bank Deposits Shrink As Cotton Crop Drops 1929 Analysis
Survey of Bryan banking houses shows deposits on Dec 31 1928 and Dec 31 1929 declined sharply due to a short cotton crop. Total deposits across three banks fell from 3 267 69f 84 to 2 834 894 79 reflecting a heavy shrinkage in both checking and time accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Brazos Rural Schools Ready for State Aid Inspection
Six Brazos county rural schools that received state aid last year are prepared for inspection by a state education official. The review will determine the aid amounts for the coming year and is expected to occur soon. Previously aided schools include Bare Steep Hollow Bowman Reliance Kurten Folge and Smetana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
State Department of Education
Bare Steep Hollow
Bowman
Reliance
Kurten
Folge
Smetana
Former Bryan Girl Weds Louisiana Man
Miss Minnie Ruth Edge daughter of Mr and Mrs Munroell Edge of Port Arthur and a Bryan native marries Forrest Collins of Take Charles Louisiana on Inez Tuesday afternoon Collins works as a chemist for the Texas Company and after a honeymoon in New Orleans and other points the couple will reside at 1901 Procter Street Port Arthur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Ruth Edge
Munroell
Edge
Port Arthur
Bryan
Forrest Collins
Take Charles
Inez
Colins
Texas Company
New Orleans
Procter Street
Huggins and Jones to Speak at Bryan Brazos Chamber Banquet
Jesse Jones the Houston capitalist and former Democratic presidential candidate, along with Judge W O Huggins editor of the Houston Chronicle, will headline the Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce meeting and banquet at Sbisa hall College Station on Tuesday January 21 at 7 15 p m The event follows a merchants institute planning session led by Henry M Stanley and E B Yeager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Jones
W. O. Huggins
Houston Chronicle
Bryan and Brazos ‘County
Merchants’ Institute
Henry M. Stanley
Merchants’ Bureau of
Fast
Texas Chamber of Commerce
Trade Extension Committee
BE. Yeager
Bryan
Stanley
Etéx
J. Bryan Miller
Fire Prevention Committee
Fire Insurance Commission
Miller
Dividend Voted By Directors of Farm Loan Group
Stockholders of the Bryan National Farm Loan Association held their annual meeting and elected directors for another year. A 6 percent dividend on the $48,000 of outstanding stock was voted. Directors re-elected: I. M. Cook, E. W. Crenshaw, John M. Moore, Lynn Sample, W. S. Barron. Officers: I. M. Cook president, E. W. Crenshaw vice president, W. S. Barron secretary and treasurer, Lynn Sample real estate loan investigator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan National Farm Loan Association
I. M. Cook
E. W. Crenshaw
John M. Moore
Lynn Sample
W. S. Barron
Mission Workers First Christian Meet on Monday
The January all day gathering of the Woman's Missionary Society at the First Christian church met Monday at Mrs. Will S. Collard's Baker Avenue home with 27 members. Morning hours were spent quilting, followed by a turkey dinner. Rev. A. F. Ainsworth led thanks. Afternoon sessions covered business and reports from the East and West Side Circles of Bryan and the College Circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the First Christian Church
Will S. Collard
Here
Baker Avenue
A. F. Ainsworth
West Side
Bryan
College
South Texas hardware dealers convene in Houston
The annual meeting of the South Texas hardware and implement merchandisers in Houston features a program themed The Challenge of Our Opportunities with out of town speakers from Pennsylvanian Honesdale Oklahoma City and others. Texas presenters include Nabel from Cuero Sherrod from Lubbock Davis from Breckenridge Montfort from College Station. A 60 to 70 booth hardware exhibit runs in City Auditorium with entertainment, ship channel boat ride, banquet, and special ladies’ events. The Southern Pacific Lines offers a post convention Rio Grande Valley travel rate attracting large attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Texas
Houston
Texas
J. Murray
Honesdale
Penn
Chas
I. Nelson
Oklahoma City
Geo. M. Gray
Cochocton
Ohio
Rivers Peterson
Indianapolis
Ind
H. W. Nabel
Cuero
B. Sherrod
Lubbock
C. A. Davis
Breckenridge
P. T. Montfort
College Station
City Auditorium
Ship Channel
San Jacinto Inn
Southern Pacific Lines
Rio Grande Valley
Moody defies demand and backs Laredo district attorney choice
Governor Moody plans to press ahead with John Valis of Laredo as district attorney despite calls to withdraw. The issue stems from Valis's threat to arrest former Mexican president Calles. The Texas legislature convenes Monday as Moody sends Valis and other recess appointees to the Senate for confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Austin
Moody
John Valis
Laredo
Calles
Texas
Wall
Senate
Profit in Cream Shown by Powers
C P Powers of the Steep Hollow community reports December cream profits of 46.10 from the College Creamery route. He notes he would face four and a half days of travel delivering his own cream, while using the route costs 5.11, saving him time and effort. The piece argues greater farm distances increase the advantage of such delivery plans. Daily Eagle want ads will sell those ads and ends about your premises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Powers
Steep Hollow
Powers
College
Daily Eagle
What to Plant Realize Fair Returns Near at Hand
Brazos county farmers face planting choices as the 1920 season nears. The article urges reducing cotton acreage, boosting forage crops and pasture to improve income, with alfalfa and Bermuda grass highlighted and terracing and manure use as key soil improvements. It notes potential returns from dairy cattle, stock, and diversified farming to restore soil fertility and support local prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nell Bentley
Bras Os County
Brazos County
Texas
South
Brazo County
Brazes County
Bryan
Smetana Road
Clear Lake
Dacksboro
College Station
G M Johns Leaves Bryan Floral Firm for Kansas City
Mr and Mrs G M Johns of Bryan announce their departure Thursday. He resigns from Bryan Nursery and Floral Company to pursue a floristry study course in Kansas City Missouri. Mrs Johns will visit relatives in Sherman and Dallas during his training. They may settle in Kansas City but plans are not definite. Messrs J H and J W Wade Wellborn were in Bryan on business Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. Johns
Bryan
Mr. Johns
Bryan Nursery and Floral Company
Johns
Kansas City
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Dona Carnes
W. F. Davis
T. A. Adams
H. E. Randolph
Rev
Hi. P. Smith
Sentinel
T. Haltom
Adah
Lee J. Rountree
Ruth
Esther
F. L. Sloop
Martha
H. Pr. Smith
Electra
Marshal
M. M. Ers
Chesser
Lindberghs
Lindbergh
Los Angeles
Culloch-Dansby
Brazos
Louisiana
W. C. Huggins
Farm Loan Group
Mission Workers First Christian
Floral Company
Messrs
J. H. and
J. W. Wade Wellborn
Bry- On Dusiness
Frederick
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