Bryan Brazos Chamber Elects 1929 Officers and Plans
J Webbell was elected president for 1929 by unanimous board vote. L Wilson and T O Walton named first and second vice presidents, with J B Beard and Eberstadt as officers. Howell accepted third term, salary raised for secretary, and discussion covered 1929 profits and a concrete Bryan to College avenue road project pending right of way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Webb
Ell
Bryan and Bramber
Commerce
L. Wilson
Ae T. O. Walton
J. B. Beard
S. E. Eberstadt
Eberstadt
John M. Lawrence
Chamber of Commerce
Howell
Bryan
Brazos County
Lawrence
Walton
T. O. Walton
Organistig
F. L. Gavies ‘Ryan
Man
Houstin
J. Howell
E. H. Astin
Bt Texas Chamber of Commerce
Wilb
Seege
Fell
Eve
R. S. Stern
State High Commission
Sulphur Springs
College Avenue
Cotfee
Y Eberstadt
High School Poultry Profits From Bryan County Course
A Bryan County student named Withers leads a poultry class focusing on culling to boost profits. He reports reducing a yard of ninety six hens to sixty six without dropping egg output, planning to expand to 700 birds, build a snow laying house, and convert housing to raised broilers and hatchery stock for higher earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farit
Bryan
Guiture
Ice cream and dairy course draws creamery men
Representatives from various creameries and milk plants across the state attend the third short course opening June 21 and continuing through Jan 24. Prof J A Clutter leads arrangements with Dean E J Kyle delivering the welcome. Lecturers include K M Renner Penn Rettig N Shepardson A S Ambrose and others on topics from freezing to stabilizers. A banquet is slated at the Aggieland Inn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheppardson
J. A Clutcher
E. J. Kyle
School of Agriculture
Hugo Swan
Dallas
Council For Texas Ice Cream Manufactueen Association
K. M. Renner
Texas Chnological College
Lubbock
Penn Rettig
Rettig’s, Inc
Houston
A. S. Ambrose
Sherman
George F. White
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge
Texas Technological College
P. C. Brown
Crescent Valley Creamery
Cuero
J. L. Daniel
Mistletoe Creameries
San Antonio
E. A. Tipton
Pangburn Compene, Inc
Fort Worth
J. D. Balard
Pangburn Co.,Inc
Tar. Brooks
Brooks Dairy Inc
Denton
Frank Bassinger
Supreme Ice Cream Co
A. S. Ambrose, Meadowlake Milk Products Co
Relapse of Flu Fatal to Aged Riverside Man
An elderly Riverside resident, 76 years old, died at home in Brazos County after a flu relapse. Funeral services were held at noon with Rev Basil presiding. Survived by his widow and three relatives, including Sam Piccolo and Mary Plo of Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wealo
Riverside
Brazos County
Ogre
Basil
Tle
Sam Piccolo
Mary Plo
Bryan
Astin in Austin On Road Work
E H Astin chairman of the special highway legislative committee from the East Texas Chamber of Commerce travels to Austin with Myron Blalock Marshall Lowry Martin R W Miller F B Pope and Dave Nelson to meet with the highway committee. Governor Moody invited the group to harmonize proposals before the Texas House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Astin
East Texas Chamber of Commerce
Myron G. Blalock
Marshall
Lowry Martin
Corsicana
R. W. Miller
Huntsville
F. B. Pope
McKinney
Dave Nelson
Orange
Austin
L. D. Gilbert
Texarkana
Moody
John
D. Middleton
Greens
Voiced thanks to directors pledge of best efforts
The speaker expressed appreciation for the confidence shown by the directors and pledged to give his best effort to President How ell and the board in every project. The meeting included board members N. B. Allen E. H. Astin Travis B. Bryan W. S. Higgs John M. Lawrence and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howell
N. B. Allen
E. H. Astin
Travis B. Bryan
W. S.S. Higgs
John M. Lawrence
W. I. McCulloch
Oak McKenzie
M. F. Vitopil
A. M. Waldrop
George A. Adams
Wil
Radley
F. L. Cavitt
J. Webb
A. S. McSwain
J. D
Mar- M. L
Dr. T. Oo
Waland
D. L. Wilson
Texas Farmers Interest Grows In Good Cattle
Carl Wipprecht a Texas Jersey breeder reports rising dairy interest after December with 69 visitors seeking dairy stock. He notes high demand for high grade herd sires, listing buyers from Brazos Grimes Madison Walker and beyond. Only two animals were for sale, one sold to Oklahoma and one to Grimes County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Wipprecht
Texas
Wipprecht
Brazos County
Out of Texas
Brazos
Louisiana Line
Grimes
Madison
Walker
Oklahoma
Grimes County
Dr S B Read Still In Serious Condition
Mrs PauliD and Mrs M F Dansby visited Dr S B Read at the hospital after his amputation for a paralytic condition. The condition remains serious with little change since the procedure. Bryan and Temple references appear as locations connected to the patients and caregivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. B. Read
Burglars Ransack 1st Baptist Church
Burglars broke into the First Baptist church last night in search of money. Desks were broken and papers scattered but nothing reported missing. No attempt was made to open the pastor's study safe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Funeral service for well known resident today
Mrs. Benenia Broad way widow of I N Broadway aged 70 years 13 days died after a period of illness. Born in Alabama she moved to Texas as a child and lived in Bryan for 65 years. Survived by two daughters Mrs A P Harrison Dallas and Mrs Velma Graham Bryan plus grandchildren and great grandchildren. Services 4 p m from the family home west of Bryan on the Smetana road conducted by Rev A F Ainsworth and Rev R E Day. Interment Bryan City Cemetery. McCulloch Dansby directing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L 'N
Broadway
Saahly
Benenia Tendal
Alabama
Texas
Stte
I. N. Broadway
A. P. Harrison
Dallas
Velma Graham
Bryan
Smetana Road
A. F. Ainsworth
First Christian Church
R. E. Day
First Baptist Church
McCulloch-Dansby
Rock Prairie Farmer Moves to Creamery Focus
Wm. Vavra of Rock Prairie rents about 50 acres on the plus 90 acres meadow, grows corn and cotton, and keeps work stock hogs chickens and cows. He plans a wagon yard and market shed near the business district to sell farm products and subscribe his son Frank to the Weekly Eagle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Vavra
Rock Prairie
Eagle
Frank Vavra
Convention Backed by Bryan Chamber Directors
J Z Martin of Breckenridge and E G Eggert of Austin spoke at the Bryan Brazos County Chamber meeting and urged cordial convention attendance and visitor hospitality. President J Webb Howell announced new committee chairs including W S Higgs and D L Wilson and urged prompt director attendance and support for chairmen.
College Avenue road plan gains 95 percent consent
At a local convention President Howell directed Eberstadt to assist during the three day session. A. Colle led a committee to coordinate with the state highway commission. B. Bryan reported 95 percent of College avenue property owners signed a right of way for a 100 foot easement to build a 20 foot concrete road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howell
Eberstadt
Am A. Colle
B. Bryan
College Avenue
State Highway Commission
Bryan
Proves Fatal to Wheelock Youth
A Wheelock youth died Sunday at 11 p m after a relapse of flu pneumonia. Funeral services were held today at noon from the family home and at 1 p m at Wheelock cemetery. Rev J B Gliessner of St Joseph’s Church Bryan officiated. Interment was by McCulloch Dansby of Bryan. The deceased is survived by two brothers and five sisters, all of Wheelock, besides his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCulloch- Dansby
Bryan
Wheelock
Barron Receives Warm Welcome As Health Improves
Speaker W S Barron spent the weekend at home in Bryan and left for Austin with E H Austin to attend the East Texas Chamber of Commerce convention. Friends noted his improved health and he avoided discussing legislative prospects while predicting a harmonious session with timely bills for the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Barron
Bryan
Austin
E. H. Astin
East Texas Chamber of Commerce
Barron
House
Try Eagle Want Ads to Sell What You Wish Disposed
A prompt from Eagle advertisements urges readers to use want ads for selling any item. The notice highlights quick disposal and wide reach through the local newspaper's classifieds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle
Night Patrolman Survives Gunfight. Cavanaugh Arested
Patrolman C M Walker, patrolling near Stephen F. Austin high school, faced Joe Cavanaugh who tried to pull him into an alley. Walker shot as Cavanaugh fled. six other Negroes were arrested with him for alleged robberies. Cavanaugh claimed a auto accident injury and will face charges of resisting an officer and carrying concealed weapons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frida
C. M. Walker
Joe Cavsanaugh
Houston
Cavanaugh
Walker
Stephen F. Austin
L. McInnis
Parent-Teacher Mail Course Opens February First
The East Side P T A announces a correspondence course for Bryan and Brazos County parents and teachers. Twenty participants will study to become better leaders with a small fee for registrants except presidents and city county councils. Local participation starts February 1 with registration by calling Mrs Albert Buchanan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan and
Brazos County
Parent-Teacher Association
East Side
P.T. A
Eee
Albert Buchanan
First Quarterly Baptist Meeting Details 1929
Mrs. J. P. King of Bryan announces the first quarterly meeting of the year 1929 to be held in Bryan on Tuesday January 29 at College Avenue Baptist Church. Welcome by Mrs. R. W. Tersons, responses by Mrs. W. N. Purcell. devotional by Mrs. T. A. Gray. President's message by Mrs. J. P. King. inspirational address by Mrs. J. M. Dawson Wilco. special music by Mrs. J. Webb Howell and Mrs. Dan Russell. lunch at 12 30 p m. reports from local W M U presidents and chairmen of standing committees. officers and committee members listed for Mission Education Benevolence Study Methods and Finance Ruby Anniversary Stewardship Personal Service Youth. L Brown named for Young People.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. King of
Bryan
Woman's Missionary Union
Creath- Brazos Baptist Association
Collége Avenue Baptist Church
R. W. Tfersons
W. N. Purcell
Navasota
T. A. Gray
Boln
J.P. King
J. M. Dawson
Wilco
J. Webb
Howell
Dan Russell
Locke McNeeley
A. H. Menefee
Madisonville
Gee
F. Lee
Tola
K. K. Skelton
Bedias
W. N. Yates
Montgomery
Wallace Brosig
R. J. Holbert
S. M. Bush
Peanoung
L. Brown
College Station
City Women Preserve Downtown Park History in Bryan
Bryan Woman's Club recounts decades of civic work that beautified the city square facing the Southern Pacific station. The Civic League, led by Mrs. M. W. Sims, secured the park deed, oversaw planting and improvements, and coordinated support from the Southern Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Bryan Woman's Club
A. M. Waldrop
Civic Committee
Civic League
Woman’s Club
Southern Pacific
M. W. Sims
Seth Mooring
R. O. Allen
W. S. Howell
Sam Fountain
A. and M. College
Gardner
Southern Pacific Lines
New Power Unit Needed to Meet Service Demand
City commission reviews a report on municipal power plant conditions showing an extra power unit is needed now to handle rising load. The two large units often run together, last addition 1926, with plans to discuss financing for the new building and paving projects.
City Commission Targets Bus Lines with New Depot Rule
The city commission intends to require bus lines entering Bryan to establish a regular depot and office in a building, end sidewalk use as waiting areas, and set definite city routes. City Attorney F L Henderson to draft the measure for adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
City Commission
F. L. Henderson
Bryan Woman Plans Home in Arlington
Mrs. J. W. Barron of Bryan plans to move to Arlington to reside near her daughters Mrs. Oscar Grey and Mrs. Mal Brogden. She recently sold her Bryan property to serve as a building site for Travis Elementary School and will relocate to be closer to family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Barron
Travis
Hhose
Bryan
Arlington
Oscar Grey
Mal Brogden
S A Citi
Vane Mer
Forgery Charged Against Soldier With War Record
Two affidavits filed by Co Charles J. Nelson and Mrs. R M Dansby accuse John A Olsen, ex US Army member and World War veteran, of forging signatures on checks of 80 and 15 dollars. Nelson, a Ninth Army survivor heavily affected by gas, had considered delaying charges but proceeded after learning of a forged signature on a check to American Steam Laundry. Olsen remains at large as authorities pursue him for the alleged forgeries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Olsen
T United States Army
J. T. M Gee
Charles J. Nelson
Cadet Corps
M. Colege
R. M. Dansby
Col. Nelson
Col Nelson
Olsen
Col
Nelson
Ryan
Nelso
Kurten Woman Dies At Advanced Age
Kurten Texas 92 year old Mrs Sallie Sherrod died at her Kurten home Wednesday after a brief illness. She was born in Tennessee in 1837 and lived in Kurten ten years with son W J Lawley and daughter Miss Kay Lawless. Survived by brother W A Woevuff of Mineral Wells. Funeral Thursday at 2 30 pm at Kurten with Rev J Tatum. burial at Tyroan cemetery under McCulloch Danby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sallie Sherrod
Kurten
Brazos County
Mr Sherrod
Tennesse
W. J. Lawle
Ka Lawless
W. A. Woe Vutf
Mineral Wells
Kurte
Rev. J. Tatum
Bryan
Old Tyroan Cemetery
McCulloch-Daniby
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W.S. Higgs
H. O. Ferguson
E. E. Yeager
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John A. Moore
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J. Bryan “Miller
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