New Schedule Adopted By East Side School Told At Meeting
January meeting of the East Side Parent-Teacher Association heard of a new half day schedule to ease crowded lower grades. Officers attended in the absence of president Mrs H B McDowell. funds for two drinking fountains were urged. life membership awarded to Mrs Albert Buchanan. reports showed slight fund balances and small disbursements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Side
Parent-Teacher Association
H. B. McDowell
Tyler Haswell
H. L. Durham
P.T. A
Laker
P.T
Wilson Bradley
Bradley
McDowell
Wesa Weddington
Parent-Teacher Association of
Bryan
Texas Congress of Mothers and
Parent- Teacher Associations
Albert Buchanan
Miss Weddington
Ella Bandelin
General Fund
Trees Discussed At Woman's Club By Mrs Waldrop
The Bryant Woman's Club weekly session featured reports on border planting along Bryan Col highway from Bryan to the College gateway. Mrs Waldrop led conservation and civics efforts citing owner cooperation, tree purchases at 1.65 each from local florists, and city county support for surveys and planting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Woman's Club
Club
Bryan- Col Highway
Bryan
College Gateway
A. M. Waldrop
E. J. Kyle
College
J. H Onway
666 is a Prescription for Colds and Fever
An old health ad asserts 666 as a medicine that kills germs and treats colds grippe flu dengue bilious fever and malaria claiming strong universal cure properties.
Drought Named State Chairman After Fields Resigns
Mrs J A Fields of Haskell resigns as state biennial chairman of the General Federation of Women's Clubs convention to be held in San Antonio in May. Mrs Henry Drought of San Antonio is named state biennial chairman. Fields says the resignation followed a telegram from Mrs D Sherman requiring funds for the $25000 convention treasury by January 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Fields
Haskell
General Federation of Women's Clubs
San Antonio
John D. Sherman
Washington, D. C
General Federation
Henry Drought
Fields
Texas Federators of Women’s Clubs
Washington
Drought
General Federation Executive Committee
Robbers Take $3 50 From Magnolia Station
Two men bought an inner tube for 3 50 at Magnolia Filling Station then grabbed the cash left on the counter. They fled west in a car pursued by Sheriff J H Reed into Bremond where they vanished in the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia
J. H. Reed
Bremond
Mother Of Mayon Ricks Dies Today
Telegram from Mayon Ricks of the Eagle Publishing Company reports his mother died in Lufkin at 4 o clock this morning. Funeral services will be held in Lufkin Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Ricks and family left Bryan Thursday night for Lufkin after receiving news of her illness. Friends extend sympathy to the family in their bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayon Ricks
The
Eagle Publishing Company
Lufkin
A Man of Vision Honored by City and State
The city pays homage to a man whose vision shaped its culture and fireside reading. Ada Board Bates, formerly of Bryan and sister to Mrs. S. C. Hoyle, authored the prize poem in The Pen Woman contest, celebrating a civic gift through a printed page rather than marble or park.
Letter backs A and M College service to East Texas
R. E. Montgomery of Palestine defends Texas A M College against rumors of a state technical college for East Texas. He cites a miniature cottonseed oil mill at the college and strong cooperation in cotton oil and fertilizer industries. He urges greater legislative and fiscal support for the institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Keily
East Texas Chamber of Commerce
East Texas
Texas A. & M. College
College Station
Kelly
Texas Cotton Seed Crushers’ Association
A. & M. College
M. College
R. E. Montgomery
Palestine
Texas
Frank Scanlin Dies at Wheelock Avenue
Frank Scanlin died at his family home on Wheelock Avenue Sunday afternoon after a six week illness. Born in Italy September 18, 1844 he was 81 years old. He came to the United States in 1899 and lived in Bryan Brazos County a decade. Funeral services were held Monday at 10 and 10:15 at St Anthony's Church. Interment followed in Bryan Catholic Cemetery. He is survived by three sons Joe Tony Pete Scanlin and daughter Mrs Philip Cash and a brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Scanlin
Wheelock Avenue
Italy
Bryan
Brazos County
St. Anthony'’s Catholic Church
Snow Fell in Bryan Saturday
A light snow fell in Bryan on Saturday late afternoon and night. The snow melted quickly as temperatures hovered near the freezing mark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Bryan Citizens Athletic Board Reports Strong Finances
The Bryan Citizens' athletic committee reports a $993.16 bank balance with $2,111.95 receipts from season tickets and local games totaling $1,317.00 from the Waco game. Disbursements of $1,132.59 covered medical, travel, equipment, advertising, insurance, and balls. The group proposes sweater purchases for lettermen and yell leaders and will seek bids from local merchants. The report names W. S. Howell as chairman and Forrest Jones among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Rotary Club
Lions Club
Howell Lumber Company
Forrest Jones
Bryan Public School Board
Rotary and
Lions Clubs
W. S. Howell
W. F. Farer
Supt. H. L. Durham
Gak McKenzie
Ty Cobb
Eugene Edge Heads to New York for Spring Purchases
Eugene Edge, proprietor of a local dry goods and ready to wear shop, left yesterday for New York City to make spring and summer purchases for his store. He plans to be away two to three weeks and will seek good values while buying an unusually large stock of goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Edge
New York City
Jesse B. McGee Seeks Brazos County Clerk Post
Jesse B. McGee announces candidacy for Brazos County Clerk. The 31 year old Bryan resident, lifelong local, with experience at A and M Extension Service, pledges prompt courteous service if elected.
Crawford Praises Rio Grande Valley’s Cosmopolitan Spirit
G L Crawford of A M College returns from a Rio Grande Valley inspection praising its courageous progressive citizens. He notes Harvard Yale and Princeton graduates plowing locally and says the region will prosper once it gains an adequate market for its products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L. Crawford
A. & M. College
Rio Grande Valley
Crawford
Harvard
Yale
Princeton
Texas Grants Charters to 153 New Enterprises in One Month
In a brisk showing of economic activity a Texas month saw 153 new enterprise charters approved signaling expanding business confidence. Officials note the surge reflects the era's entrepreneurial momentum and rising corporate registrations across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Roy Hudspeth Enters Race for Brazos County Tax Collector
Roy Hudspeth announces candidacy for Tax Collector of Brazos County. He emphasizes local roots, twelve years in the office including six as collector, and states his independence from charity while seeking to serve the people and his family through public employment. He runs in the Democratic primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Milton
Methodist Women Meet In Groups At First Church
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church held Monday afternoon group meetings. Group 1 led by Mrs. FE Crenshaw and hostess Mrs. A M Waldrop reported members and discussed the Missionary Voice lesson and the society history. Refreshments followed. Group 2 met with Mrs. Jenkins. Group 3 with Mrs. Cline. nine members attended Group 3 with devotional exercises and a social close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the
First Methodist Church
Woman's Missionary Society
A. M. Waldrop
FE. W. Crenshaw
Mesdames Hattie Welch
EB. W. Crenshaw
B. T
Fred
FE. J. Jenkins
Jenkins
Dave Munday
Lamar Bethea
J. W. Barron
Missionary Society marks Golden Jubilee and group meetings
During the Golden Jubilee Year, Missionary Society leaders shared seven year cycles detailing history and achievements. Hostesses served tea and treats to members including Mrs. J. Darwin and Mrs. E. Harr. Group No 4 and 5 meetings followed with programs on preparation for a new day, reports, and social refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A
Turing
Missionary Society
Jim Darwin
E.C. Harr
A. L. Koenig
Mary Shelburne
Jk. M. Dansby
B. O. Allen
Aggies Fall to Mustangs 40 28 in Conference Tilt
The Aggies were defeated by the Mustangs 40 to 28 as Mustangs claim the conference lead with five wins and no losses. Keeton led the Aggies with high point total but the veterans of the Mustangs proved superior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aggies
Mustangs
Arkasaz
Keeton
Prison Manager Resigns From Texas Penitentiary
UNTSVILLE Jan 24 H W Sayle acting manager of the Texas penitentiary oyster since June 14 says he forwarded his resignation to Austin to take effect Feb 1 Willis Gresham his assistant also resigns effective the same date He gave no reason except that two men were doing work for less than the general manager and he leaves without hard feelings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Untsville
H. W. Sayle
Texas
Meday
Austin
Willis Gresham
Uagle
Actio
Texas Penitenary System
Me iCo Club Formed at Allen Academy in Bryan
Allen Academy forms a new Me iCo Club described as the only national scope club at the school with members from Mexico. Officers include President Frank Overton Tampico Vice President Pedro Pejandina Mexico City and Secretary Joe Overton Tampico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Academy
Allen Academy of
Bryan
Isne
Mexico
Stuents
Clu
Frank Overton
Tampico
Pedro Pejandina
Mexico City
Joe Overton
Largest fighting ship Nelson of the British navy
The article notes H. M. S. Nelson as the largest fighting ship in the British navy. It highlights its size and prestige within the fleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. S. Nelson
Committee Chairmen Named By Bryan And Brazos Chamber
President J Webb Howell named committee chairs for finance and membership E J Jenkins oversaw, agriculture W S Howell, entertainment Mrs Lee J Rountree, trade extension A M Muldrep, educational Eugene Edge, legislative F L Henderson, city development W H Cole, fire prevention George A Adams. New members include Rev R S Marshall H L Durham Elon Stuart A B Ford W F Davis Dupree Fountain George A Adams to report fire losses. Chamber endorses motor vehicle license fee with Brazos County road funds. Amendment on director tenure to be voted February 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Webb Howell
Bryan and Brazos County
A. M. Muldrep
Eugene Edge
F. L. Henderson
W. H. Cole
George A Adama
E. J. Jenkins
Rev. R. S. Marshall
H. L. Durham
Elon Stuart
A. B. Ford
W. F. Davis
Dupree Fountain
George A. Adams
Bryan
Chamber of Commerce
Highway Department
Brazos County
A. C. Love
Beaumont
W. S. Barron
Noomg
R. V. Arm Strong
W.S. Barron
Wilson Bradley
J. N. Dulaney
B. O. Ferguson
Tyler Haswell
Automobile And Machinery Pageant At A and M College
The Agricultural Engineering Club of A and M College will stage an Automobile and Machinery Pageant on Friday February 10 at 7 30 o clock in the Animal Husbandry Pavilion with new car and farm equipment displays from Ford Chevrolet Whippet Hupmobile Studebaker Erskine Judson Essex Dodge Buick Nash Willys Knight Oldsmobile Cadillac La Salles and more An authorized factory representative will explain features A farm machinery exhibit includes cotton stripper chopper silage cutter and two row implements Lectures and music by the 10 piece A and M band a male quartet and novelty stunts will accompany the two hour event Expected attendance ranges in the thousands with no admission charged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Engineering Club of
A. and M. College
Ford
Chevrolet
Whippet
Hupmobile
Studebaker
Erskine
Judson-Essex
Dodge
Buick
Nash
Willys-Knight
Oldsmobile
Cadilac
LaSalls
Cmd
McCormick
Hart Parr
John Deere
Parmall
Case
Holt
Fordson
Woman's Missionary Society Meeting at A M College
The Woman's Missionary Society of the A. M. College met Monday at 3 pm with Mrs. W. E. Lewis presiding over the mission study lesson The Adventures of the church directed by Mrs. Jennie Yates assisted by Mesdames J R McKee and S A McMillan Present were Mesdames J C Thomson F W Plunkett A N Suber Sue Chapin M A Brown C Watkins W E Lewis S A McMillan J R McKee Ernest J bbens and Jennie Yates
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the A. and M. Methodist Church
W. E. Lewis
Lewis
Jennie Yates
Mesdames J. R. McKee
S. A. McMillan
M. A. Brown
C. ©. Watkins
S.A. McMillan
J. R. McKee
Ernest J
Bbens
Steep Hollow Boys Sail for South America
Charley Hall son of T. P. Hall and Tom Milersch of San Antonio plan a year long voyage leaving Bryan for Houston then New York to sail January 80 for South America. They work for Gulf Refining Company and recently returned from Mexico on a Gulf project. They head to oil interests in South America for a special service with Gulf. Friends extend best wishes for a safe journey home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Hall
T. P. Hall
Steep Hollow
Tom Milsch
San Antonio
Bryan
Houston
New York
Portney
South America
Gulf Refining Company
Texas
Mexico
Gulf Company
Putty Made From Chalk Powder and Linseed Oil
A description notes putty is prepared from powdered chalk and boiled Linseed oil.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Woman’s Club
Bremend
Colonel Frank Holand
Joice
Ada Board Bates
Wheelock
Bryan Citizens’ Athletic Board
Gotham
Jesse B. McGee
County of Brazos
Valley
Roy Hudspeth
W. B. Cline
Cline
R. O. Allen
W. E. Neeley
Sam J. Eberstadt
Dana Carnes
Oak McKenzie
L. Eden
S. E. Eberstadt
Don Cartes
Rebecca Baker
Albert Hanneman
W. R. Deynard
W. H. Deaton
W. K. Gibbs
Gibbs
L. J. Dupuy
Nell Cole
Treasury
E. W. Bullock
Mesdames
C. M. Bethany
C.A. Ashworth
W. M. Owens
A. K. Brown
O. O. Henderson
J. G. Powers
Nat Allen
J. S. Caldwell
W.K. Gibbs
N. N. Sapp
Wm. Poindexter
Bert Reynous
H. R. Brayton
Neil Cole
J. M. Lee
Knights Pythias
Bryan Lodges
Knights of Pything
Hall
R. B. Rateliff
C. C
Itaniloff
V. C
W. E. Balbrooks
Jno
Jno. Blasing, M. *A.; Ediso English, M. W.; T. A. Cloud
K. i
J. T. Maloney
BM. F
Locke
M.E
Golson
Homer Mathis
C. G
C. C. Smith
L. Rudhti
V. M. Batill
Prynate
Lee Viviano
M. A
Howell
Bryan and
Woman’s Missionary Society
A.M. College
Steep Hollow Boy
Star Products Co
Cameron
Roman & Vick
Trade Marx Rac
J. H. Adams
Bishop
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