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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1935

Page

6

Bryan Groceries Join IGA Stores Change

Victor Harris and J A Williams formerly with Red and White groceries announced they left that organization and affiliated with the International Grocers' Alliance. I G A Stores, largest of its kind, unites independent merchants for mass buying and advertising across 43 states from Canada to the Gulf. They expect to offer better service and seek continued patronage.

Victor Harris J. A. Williams International Grocers’ Alliance I. G. A. Stores Canadian Gulf Atlantic Pacific Harris Williams

Educational lead For First Baptist Coming On Feb

At the January 13 Sunday service the First Baptist Church of Bryan voted to hire M W Bergerson of Fort Worth as educational director to replace H P Black who left for Second Baptist Houston. Bergerson and Mrs Bergerson will arrive to begin the first Sunday in February. Bergerson holds an A B from Texas Christian University and a Masters in Religious Education from Fort Worth Seminary with additional study at University of Town.

First Baptist Church of Bryan M. W. Bergerson Fort Worth H. P. Black Second Baptist Church Houston Bergerson First Baptist Church Texas Christian University

Organize Board For 1935 Fair with Ed S. Martin Head

American Legion Free Fair board reorganized in the Legion club house for 1935. Ed S. Martin was elected president for a fifth term. John Lawrence Jr is vice president, Lang Spell treasurer, Henry Ross secretary. Plans discussed to set the fall fair date earlier than 1934. Board members present included Webb Buchanan, M. M. Fiskine, Anton Krenek, Bob Schovassa, and C L Gray.

American Legion Free Fair Board of Directors Legion Club Martin John Lawrence, Jr Lang Spell Henry Ross Ed S. Martin Webb Buchanan M. M. Fiskine Anton Krenek Bob Schovassa C. L. Gray

Bryan Baptists Attend C B Meet at Navasota

A group of Bryan Baptists joined the Creath Brazos Baptist Association session in Navasota for an all day Workers Council meeting. Attendees included Rev. W B Breazeale and many members from First Baptist Church and other Bryan affiliates.

Bryan Baptists Navasota Workers Council of Creath- Brazos Baptist Association First Baptist Church W. B. Breazeale Breazeale W. H. Andrew Andrew Mesdames Chase. Myers Forrest Jones C. C. Vick N. A. Stewart Albert Buchanan Minnie Wilkes R. R. Ellis M. I. Evans J. Coulter Smith Minnie McAlpine J. R. Sanders J. G. Minkert D. D. Jolly Elmer Prichard Geo I. Lee W. Cole Mills P. Walker J. Leese M. L. Reese W. S. Barron T. R. Nelson H. L. Whitley W. R. Henry Milton Franklin W. C. Stuart Horace Jones Jim Riley Martha Martin

Elfed Returns From Conference in Palestine

Dr. L. B. Elfed pastor of First Methodist in Bryan returns from the first annual conference of the Associated Councils of Christian Education Methodist Episcopal Church South held in Palestine last week. Old newspapers in liberal packs are available at the Eagle Printing Company at 5d per package.

L. B. Elfed First Methodist Church Bryan Associated Councils of Christian Education Methodist Episcopal Church, South Palestine Eaglenting Company

Negro Club Notes Focuses on Farm Record Demonstrators

The article describes a Negro farm agent recruiting farmers as recordkeeping demonstrators. It notes historical criticism of farmers for low reported yields during 1928-1938 cotton base period and urges action in the off season to repair fences, barns, tools, wood tasks, and terracing where feasible.

Earlee Hines Demonstrates Winter Cabbage Growth

Roans Chapel 4-H club girl Earlee Hines shows five rows of ten cabbage heads each. She sold 1.75 dollars worth last week and plans more sales this week to fund her savings and wallpaper for her bedroom. The article urges 4-H girls to boost garden work and notes a scholarship fund for top demonstrations.

Earlee Hines Roans Chapel Earlee

Home Garden Berry Transplant Advice Aids Local Farm Women

The home agent taught farm women how to select bearing season berry vines for fall and winter transplanting to improve canned berries. Women using the guidance include Josie Overstreet Victoria Ford L B Smith Martha Foster and Tiny Greene.

Josie Overstreet Victoria Ford L. B. Smith Martha Foster Tiny Greene

December January canning demos engage over five thousand

During December and January nine demonstrations taught proper butchering and canning of roast steak hamburger chili stew and soup by the county and farm agent. Over 5000 people participated with pressure cookers automatic can sealers and No 2 cans used. Reports show Brushey 1000 cans Wixon 511 Washington Chapel 150 7 mon Chapel 700 Stone City 17.

Brushey Wixon Washington Chapel Mon Chapel Stone City

Cacti Bed Defaced as Mexican Doll and Ornaments Stolen

A home on Hendersons’ sidewalk saw a theft over a week. A pretty Mexican doll, a bird-house, and two blue Mexican bowls were taken from the cacti mound. The remaining cacti are guarded by thorny thorns and remain.

O. O. Henderson Santa Claus Hendersons Mrs. Henderson

Cazell Direc's Dancers At Inaugural Ball

Gabe Cazell former Bryan man and president of the Pioneers' Lancers club of San Antonio invited by the program committee to lead a group from the club to perform before the Governor at the Inaugural Ball in Austin. Cazell with 31 trainees wore period costumes and presented an exhibition at 9:30 at Gregory gym. The party rode a special train from San Antonio to Austin and back. Miss Eloise Theile and Edwin Chamberlain Senior sponsored the affair.

Gabe Cazell Bryan Pioneers’ Lancers Club San Antonio The Lancers Cazell Gregory Gym Austin Eloise Theile Edwin Chamberlain

Eagle Printing Company Yellow Second Sheets

Yellow second sheets sold in packs of 500, priced at 60 cents. Eagle Printing Company offers these precut pages for office or clerical use.

Eagle Printing Company

Farmers Busy Plowing as Community Attends Local Show

Edge residents report farmers hard at work breaking land for the new season after a busy week at a show. Visitors from Bryan Normangee and Valley share family time, birthday celebrations, and gatherings with local families, including Ed Chytil's 43rd birthday barbecue.

J. A. Wilson Nina Mae Moore Eunice Mae Hill Bryan A. and M. College Herbert Little The Valley

Weather knocks hog killing plans. residents travel

Wellborn residents report more bad weather and no hog killing weather. Clay hauling continues. Families visit relatives in Personsville and Cameron. Visitors include Mrs W D Lander, Mrs Pete Hudnall, Tamp Hudnall, Mrs Clyde Hudnall, and baby. Mr Orin Williams and Dorothy Louise from Houston. Mr and Mrs R G Neelly and Charles. Mrs Mike Bradshaw and child. a cousin from Austin. Ruth Smith spent the weekend in Cameron.

Wellborn W. D. Lander Pete Hudnall Tamp Hudnall Clyde Hudnall Baby Personsville Orin Williams Dorothy Louise Houston Williams Mary Simms R G. Neelly Charles Mike Bradshaw Austin Brenham Ruth Smith Cameron

King's Highway Wins County Basketball Titles

King's Highway school claimed the county junior boys and junior girls basketball titles after Friday games. Final boys scores showed King's Highway defeating Smetana 20 to 5 and Travis 14 to 7 with Bowie 9. Junior girls edged Bowie 18 to 0 and Kurten 6 to 9 with King’s Highway finishing ahead.

King's Highway King’s Highway Smetana Kings Highway Travis Bowie Kurten Jack Wallace Normangee Bettie Mae Claude Arnett Eaton C. L. Novosad Frank Jancik Joe Novosad A. R. Sgasta Frank Wentreek Ed Churik L. V. Skubal Henry Anderson Floyd Mount Belview Lee Lys Frank Metazka P. C. Windsor Jake Cameron Plainview George McDonald Sam McDonald Junior McDonald Grover McDonald Cleo May Aline Stroud Jimmie Stroud Irene Bush J. B. Stroud

Legal blanks available at the Eagle office

Blank notes mortgages farm liens and other legal forms can be obtained at the Eagle office.

Eagle Office

Brazos County Aims Be Demonstration County For Livestock

County and home agents call Brazos to become a demonstration county with herd improvement as a key plank. With 11 000 cattle sold to the government scrubs to be eliminated, leading to formation of a livestock improvement association and a slogan Swat the scrub bull.

Brazos County

Cotton Study Topics For Temple Area Meeting

The meeting aimed to study cotton varieties for the blackland area and corn planting dates, plus grain sorghum, and to review cotton root rot and soil erosion controls like strip cropping terracing and gully control. A Friday night opossum hunt entertained local youth. Dorothy Lightsey visited Gladys Lightsey of A. and M. Week-end guests included Mr and Mrs Frank Schoenemann and Mr and Mrs Luneford. Community members attended the funeral of Mrs Fannie Schoenemann of Tunis.

Frank Schoenemann Luneford Fannie Schoenemann Tunis

Prospect 4 H Girls Elect Officers at Friday Meeting

Prospect 4 H Girls club elected officers including Flossie Mae Wilson as president Mary Marino as vice president Mary Emola as secretary treasurer and Audrey Williams as reporter Demonstrators chosen include Flossie Mae Wilson Reba Manning and Mary Emola A sponsor committee of Mary Marino Bernice Timmons and Callie Cimino was formed.

Prospect 4

Corn Hog Program Meeting To Reorganize For 1935

A Corn Hog Control Association meeting is urged for Friday night to discuss reorganization and elect officers for 1935. The board seeks full member attendance and aims to sign 1935 contracts after completing 1934 compliance work. Nonmembers interested in joining are encouraged to attend.

Geen Ees Sah Ste Vaspocia Association

Plant Exchanges Planned Weekly at Bryan Farmers Market

The Farmers Market in Bryan will host weekly plant exchanges every Saturday through February. County agent Alma Metcalfe invites residents to bring cuttings or plants to trade or donate. For specific plants or cuttings, contact Brazos roadside beautification chair W. B. Cline for assistance.

Bryan Alma Metcalfe Metcalfe W. B. Cline Brazos

Will Buy Cattle In This County Through Jan 19

An extension of time for cattle buying in Brazos county is set through Saturday January 19. Farmers and cattle men who wish to cull their herds should act now. There remain 506 head of the final allotment of 1000 head for Brazos county. sellers should contact the County Agent's Office at once.

Brazos County

Pattern School to Be Held in Bryan Friday and Saturday

A pattern school runs Friday and Saturday at City Hall in Bryan beginning 8 30 a m each day. Classes start at 9 with Mrs Dora Barnes of the Texas A and M Extension Service in charge. Bring required items and be on time. Friday brings lunches. Saturday hosts provide lunch.

Bryan Alma Metcalfe County Home Demonstration Council

Miss Mary Locke Elected Leader of Tabor Women

Miss Mary Locke elected president of the Tabor Women's Home Demonstrations club succeeding Mrs Ed Sehram who resigned. Eula Kenry named wardrobe demonstrator Mary Locke brining demonstrator Mrs John Thompson yard demonstrator and Lois Hen-

Mary Locke Tabor

Recreation and Dramatic School Set at A and M College

The club plans a four day program at the A and M College starting January 14. The next meeting is scheduled for the first Monday in February at Mrs. Will Presnal's home.

City taxes paid through January under new ordinance

Taxpayers are using a city ordinance that waives penalties and interest on delinquent taxes through January. City Secretary Guy P. Bittle notes heavy collections and expects more payments before month end as state law remains inactive. Clean cotton rags wanted by Eagle Printing Co.

Guy P. Bittle Eagle Printing Co

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