Washington Trip Won by Two Boys In 4 H Club Work
Two 4 H Club members C Wright of Lamesa and Herbert Thieme of San Benito won free trips to the National Boys and Girls 4 H Club camp in Washington D C funded by the Texas Bankers Association. Wright excelled in hog production with a three year net profit of 844 44 dollars and Thieme showed strong poultry corn and cotton records with 508 58 dollars net over three years. County agents W W Evans of Dawson and Henry J Alsmeyer of Cameron praised their outstanding work and Thieme earned a Cameron county bankers scholarship to the A and M College Short Course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
We. C. Wright
Texas Bankers’ Association
Wright
Thieme
Washington
W. W. Evans
Dawson County
Herbert Thieme
Cameron County
Henry J. Alsmeyer
Temperatures and Road Bonds Reported for Texas Counties
A report from A and M College notes College Station recorded a low of zero and a high of 52 degrees for the week with daily readings from Monday to Thursday. The week also lists rainfall totals ending Friday and mentions Texas counties and road district bonds totaling 21 million dollars for road improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Mercury
College Station
A. & M. College
What Do You Know About Bryan Civic Quiz Prompts
A long civic questions piece asks residents to report Bryan population by year, water source, schools, streets, largest industry, payrolls, and local commerce. It urges citizens to know city facts and civic pride, noting industry location and community interest affect growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Chamber of Commerce
Barron Declines Re election Cites Law Practice
W S Barron speaker of the 41st Legislature and Brazos county representative said he will not seek re election to the legislature as the 41st convenes in Austin for its fourth special session. He will return to Bryan after the session to focus on law practice and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Barron
Brazos County
Austin
Barron
Bryan
Insurance Agent of Bryan Second In 1929 Volume
Mr and Mrs C R Gardner returned from Mineral Wells after attending the Fidelity Union Life Insurance Company annual meeting. The Texas firm has headquarters in Dallas and first year volume exceeded 22 million dollars. The Bryan office ranked second in the state for policies sold, earning Mr Gardner a place in the Presidents Honor Guard and as vice president of the Presidents Club. Davis Taylor and Mary Elizabeth King filed intention to marry and marriage license application in Robertson county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Gardner
Fidelity Union Life Insurance Company
Texice
Dalles
Bryan
Gardner
David Taylor
Mary Elizabeth King
Jess B. McGee
Rebertson County
666 Is This Rapid Cure for Colds and Fevers
An advertisement claims 666 as the fastest remedy for colds grippe flu dengue bilious fever and malaria, presenting it as a universal cure without offering medical evaluation or evidence.
Smallpox Found Among Negroes Quarantined Citywide
Three smallpox cases in separate city sections were quarantined by Dr. J W Black city health officer. He urged vaccination for all residents especially unvaccinated Negroes and called on employers and professionals to ensure employees are immunized. County reports 26 pupils vaccinated at King’s Highway school after Wheelock outbreak closures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J W. Black
Ir. Black
F. M. Vance
King’s Highway
R. H. Harrison
Wheelock
Water Shortage After Breaks In City Mains
After a cold wave, the city faces a water shortage due to breaks in city water mains under two inches. Over 600000 gallons were lost in 12 hours as three repair gangs work to fix frozen two inch mains two feet underground. City crews will continue late shifts to restore service to normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Water Department
Funeral Service For Ex-Resident J W Skaines
Funeral services were held this afternoon at 8 oclock from the McCulloch Dansby chapel for the late J W Skaines who died Sunday night in Galveston. The body arrived by Missouri Pacific in Bryan at 1 30 this afternoon and was taken to the funeral home for services. Rev Jesse Thompson conducted the service at the home and grave in the city cemetery where interment was made. Pallbearers were F W Crenshaw George Edge W S Martin M B Parker J Harris and Joe Sample.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCulloch-Dansby
J. W. Skaines
Galveston
Missouri Pacific
Bryan
Jesse Thompson
A. & M. College
F. W. Crenshaw
George Edge
W. S. Martin
M. B. Parker
J. Harris
Joe Sample
Laborer at A M Severely Burned
Clyde Wilson a laborer at the A M College machine shops is recovering from severe burns after using gasoline to ignite a fire in a coal stove on Sunday morning. He suffered burns to head face neck and chest and received treatment at College hospital. he is now cared for at the home of Mr and Mrs Guy Boyett where he rooms with Sam Walker of Boyett Service Station College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Wilson
A. and
M. College
Wilson
Sam Walker
Boyett
College
College Hospital
Guy Boyett
Brazos County Residents File Notice of Intent to Marry
Jesus Gonzales and Isabelle Guseman of Brazos County appeared in the county clerk office Monday to file notice of intent to marriage license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus Gonzales
Isabelle Guseman
Brazos County
Bryan Delegates Return From Episcopal Meeting
Misses Elinor Chance Mary Jane Nall Ellis Ballerstedt Ann Bent ley and Bennie Rie Marburger returned today from Beaumont where they attended a district conference of the Episcopal Young People s Service League Mrs Daup stayed in Beaumont for an adult conference on Y P S L work in session there today.
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Elinor Chance
Mary Jane Nall
Ellis Ballerstedt
Ann Bentley
Bennie Rie Marburger
Beaumont
Episcopal Young People’s Service League
Mrs. Daup
Terracing Pays Says J. Sample Farmer Visitor
Joe L. Sample, a prominent farmer from Route No. 1 out of Bryan, visited Bryan on Monday. He owns about 70 acres terraced with lines six years old and keeps them in condition to withstand heavy rainfall. He runs crops along terrace lines, believing terraces lessen breakage risk and reduce crop loss from washing in row furrows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe L. Sample
Bryan
Mr. Sample
Cream Route One reports gains despite cold weather
Roy Foster, driver on cream route No. 1, notes steady cream volume with today's run at 223 pounds, a small rise from prior runs. He is encouraging farmers to join as patrons and expects six to eight more patrons once cows freshen. Other locals plan to buy cows or expand herds soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Foster
Mr. Foster
Foster
Bryan College Represented at Hardware Meet
J D Martin of Parker Astin Hardware Co attends the Texas State Hardware Dealers Association meeting at the Rice Hotel in Houston. Past president Martin leads a party from College Station including Schlemmer Henry Harper Montfort and others with Prof Scoates serving as secretary. Yeager and Mrs Yeager travel to attend the final days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker-Astin Hardware Company
Houston
Texas State Hardware Dealers’ Association
Rice Hotel
Martin
College Station
H. S. Schlemmer
Merle Henry
Sylvia Harper
J. D. Montfort
Prof. Sc
Candidate for Brazos County tax collector seeks Democratic primary
The candidate announces his bid for the Brazos County tax collector office in the Democratic primary. He cites experience as tax assessor, a promise of honesty courtesy and efficiency, and pledges to collect taxes in a courteous and efficient manner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Bridge Luncheon at Adriance Home in College Park
Twenty guests attended a Friday afternoon bridge luncheon at Mrs. Guy Adriance home in College Park. Pink and green decor carried through the table settings and refreshments with pink geraniums and floral score cards. High score went to Miss Jane Wessinger of Bryan and low to Miss Mable McQueen of College Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Adriance
College Park
Jane Wessinger
Bryan
Mable McQueen
Terracing School Planned at Tabor Delayed One Week
Terracing demonstration at John McCallum farm Tabor scheduled for Thursday Jan 23 postponed a week due to very wet ground. Lynn Sample and Walter Armstrong local chairmen and County Agent C L Benson oversee the event with groups learning to use level sets and terrace layout then building terraces with county road machinery and tractors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McCallum
Tabor
Lynn Sample
Walter Armstrong
C. L. Benson
Brief Sickness Proves Fatal to Mrs. Mary Zak
Mrs. Mary Zak aged 84 years died Sunday night after a brief illness at the home of her son John Zak in Bryan. Born in 1846 she was 84 years 11 months 17 days old. Funeral services were held Monday at the Zak home and St. Joseph's Catholic church with Rev. Father Gleissner officiating. Interment followed at Shiloh cemetery near College Station. Survived by three sons and one daughter, John Joe F and Antone Zak of Bryan and Mrs. Mary Verthuba of College Station, plus many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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Mary Zak
John
Joe F
Antone Zak
Bryan
John Zak
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
J. B. Gleissner
Shiloh
College Station
Mary Verthuba
New Baylor Hall Dedication Set for Jan 31 and Feb 1
Invitations go out for Baylor College for Women as J. C. Hardy Hall and Presser Music Hall are formally dedicated on Friday January 31 and Saturday February 1. The program includes Charter Day exercises an alumnae induction art exhibit visitor reception a dinner and a Cook address followed by a music recital. The next day features academic procession formal dedication exercises including building presentations an address and greetings from multiple associations.
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Friends of
Baylor College For Women
J. C. Hardy Hall
Presser Music Hall
Alumnae Association
James Francis Cook
Presser Music Foundation
Fine Arts
Red Cross secretary aids veterans loans in Bryan area
Brazos County Red Cross secretary in Bryan has assisted numerous requests for loans on adjusted service certificates held by World War veterans since January 1, 1930. The article quotes Thomas Paine on courage and conscience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Red Cross
Bryan
All Farmers Read This Offer Do Not Fail
A one cent post card promises results worth dollars to farmers who respond. The offer asks recipients to mail to S D A, Dun can, R, Rt 3, Box 71, Reisel, Texas.
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Duncan, R
Rt. 3
Box
Reisel
Texas
Pioneer Citizen John T Hanway Buried After Long Illness
John T. Hanway a Bryan pioneer merchant died at his home after months of illness. He operated Hanway & Son at the same Main Street location for 57 years, surviving a earlier business fire. Born March 21 1859 in Memphis he moved to Texas at 14 and later married Kate Banks in Bryan in 1892. He leaves a widow a son John T. Hanway Jr and daughter Mrs M L Parker plus five grandchildren and a brother Will V. Hanway of Dallas. Funeral was held at 3 pm today at First Presbyterian Church with interment in the city cemetery. Pallbearers included J A McQueen Dr Lee Sims and others.
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John T. Hanway
Bryan
Hanway
Main Street
W. W Hanway
Hanway & Son
W. W. Hanway
Texas
Padgitt Brothers
Padgitts
Dallas
J. T. Hanway
J.T. Hanway
Memphis
Tenn
Jennie Spitler
Will V. Hanway
Kate Banks
Major
W. A. Banks
John T. Hanway Jr
Houston
M. L. Parker
Kate B. Hanway
Thomas Gordon Watts
First Presbyterian Church
J. A. McQueen
Dr. Lee Sims
G. S. Parker
Tyler Haswell
John M. Caldwell
Lewis Thompson
E. W. Crenshaw
E. H. Astin
P. S. Park
Elon Stuart
R. J. New
A. M. Waldrop
Minnie B. Walker
Aged Resident Joanna Appling Dies After Short Illness
Sunday afternoon interment planned at 4 10 at the residence of her daughter Mrs J T Turner in Bryan. Joanna Appling passed away after a brief illness. Born in Alabama she came to Texas as a small child and lived in Bryan for many years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Turner
Bryan
Joanna Appling
Alabama
Texas
Funeral Service Here Today for Millican Woman
The death of Mrs. Tommie Lorraine Lumpkin 29 years 7 months 27 days occurred at a local hospital after a short illness. She is survived by her husband W. A. Lumpkin of Millican and two children from a former marriage Winnie Mae McFarland 13 and H D McFarland 9, her parents Mr. and Mrs. R L Smith of Bryan, one brother Guy Smith of Liberty and six sisters. Funeral services were held Monday at 11 am from McCulloch Dansby chapel with Rev R E F Day officiating. Interment followed in the city cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommie Lorraine Lumpkin
Lumpkin
W. A. Lumpkin
Millican
Winnie Mae McFarland
H. D. Mc
Proxy of Baylor Preaches at First Baptist Church
Dr. J. C. Hardy president of Baylor College Belton spoke at the First Baptist Church Sunday evening at 7 30. He read Matthew 28 and thanked Bryan and Texas residents for their support during Baylor College's January distress when Luther Hall Cana and the best dormitory burned. Ex Baylor students sought him out after the address. Hardy has led Baylor College for 18 years and remains highly regarded by alumni.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
J. C. Hardy
Baylor College
Belton
Matthew
Hardy
Bryan
Luther Hall
Texas
Bryan Woman Informs Father Dead in Greenville S C
Mrs M G Nall received a message on Sunday that her father W M Wheeler died at his Greenville South Carolina home. Mrs Nall and her daughter Mary Jane had visited Mr Wheeler during the summer months last year.
Clean cotton rags wanted at Bryan Daily Eagle office
Notice seeks clean cotton rags for the Bryan Daily Eagle office. Call or deliver to the newspaper facility to supply rags suitable for cleaning presses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Daily Eagle
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Bryan Bank
Isme
A-M
Episcopal
J. Sample
Mrs. Old
Bryan College
Adriance
Eagle
Baylor
Sion
Alma Reeves Chapel
Baptist State Convention
Association of Texas Colleges
Women’s Colleges of the South
American Association of Colleges For Women
Thomas Paine
R. E. Day
Firs' Baptist
Ehurch
Bryan City Cemetery
H. O. Ferguson
Ed Zimmerman
Will
C. Appling
Navasota
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