Bryan Parent Teachers Association Plans February Membership Drive
The Bryan Parent-Teachers Association met January 22 1926 at the high school to review committees and approve actions. A letter was to be sent to state lawmakers urging a Child Labor Law amendment. A February playlette fundraiser was organized and a membership drive slated for February with a 50 cent annual dues. The mid term report showed $638.10 raised for Bryan schools and $168.32 in disbursements, leaving $469.78 in the bank. The next meeting was set for the last Thursday in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Parent-Teachers Association
A. K. Brown
Albert Buchanan
S. C. Williams
Senator Bowers
Barron
Brazos County
Egbert Jones
M. E. McCartey
Parent-Teachers Association
Bryan
Parent-Teacher Association
Delphian Society
B. H.S
Parent Teachers Association
R. J. Halbrooks
Leaders win hard fought 19 17 over A and M in double overtime
In College Station on January 26 Oklahoma A and M beat Texas A and M 19 to 17 after two overtime periods. Captain Washburn led Texas with strong guard play and long dribbles but Peery sank the decisive shot for the visitors. Kyle contributed seven points for the Aggies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Daily Hogie
College Station
Oklahoma A
Texas A
Washburn
Texas Boys
Peery
Texas
Perry
Oklahoma
Elder
Calmes
Long Hall
Baker
Sooner Aggies
Aggies
Kyle
Texas Aggies
May wheat tops $2 mark in early Board of Trade trading
May wheat rose above the two dollar level at the opening of the Chicago Board of Trade session. It traded around two dollars a bushel, the highest immediate price since 1868 apart from a 1916 to 1921 period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Board of Trade
Five Methodist Missionary Groups Report Good Attendance
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist church held five group meetings at members' homes on Monday afternoon with generally good attendance. Each group reported rosters, Bible study topics on Paul, and multiple visits to the sick and chapters read, plus social refreshments at Group No. 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
M. R. Bentley
Bentley
Paul
Dave Munday
A. H. Stone
Jim Darwin
Jonalis Goodwin
St. Paul
J. N
Co. L. Eden
Albert Haneman
W. F. Gibbs
Gibbs
Leach
H. N. Cochran
Miss Emile
Mesdames
C. L. Eden
Dona Carnes
Hugo Lenz
J. E. Covey
R. W. Downard
W. W. Solomon
J. W. Underwood
J. W. Barron
H. H. Seale
Emile Cochran
Woman's Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church
Geo. Barnes
J. B. Priddy
A. K. Short
Josie Lawrence
H. Hensar
Bryan Junior Band Organized by Rev Bruno Martinelli
The Bryan Junior Band was organized by Rev Bruno Martinelli pastor of the Italian Methodist church. The roster lists George Nedbalek manager Rev Martinelli director Edwin Jancik music librarian cornetists Frank Nedbalek and Edwin Jancik first cornets etc with many named players. Rehearsals set for January 28 at 7 30 p m in a Sunday School room at the Italian Methodist church corner Bryan Avenue and 21st Street. Martinelli a music graduate and former army band leader offers free service with only routine expenses for lights and wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Bruno Martinello
Italian Methodist Church
George Nedbalek
Bruno Martinelli
Edwin Jancik
Frank Nedbalek
Vergne Adams
Harry Dishman
Ned Scardino
Chas Edge
Jerry Mandle
Jimmie Woodyard
Bennie Nedbalek
Clarence Cloud
Lee Kosotsky
Griffith Cloud
Ed Blazek
Louis Nedbalek
Albert Nedbalek
Will Turek
James Pipkin
William Minkert
Sam Knox
Chas. Sebesta
J. Jancik
Roy Solomon
Martinelli
Bryan Avenue
21St Street
United States Army
Western Conservatory
Chicago Conservatory of Music
University of Wisconsin
Italy
Parks Finds Furniture Market Somewhat Lower
E. F. Parks returned from a three weeks buying trip to Northern and Eastern markets and spent two days with his daughter at C. I. A. in Denton. He notes brisk but careful dealer buying with optimism across sections, and a light price tendency down from last season. He plans to pass advantages to customers as goods arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. F
Benefits of a County Library Discussed in Brazos County
The Brazos County Federation of Rural Clubs met at Carnegie Library in Bryan on Saturday at 2 30 p m for its regular session. Mrs P S Mangum led the meeting with a program including readings by Miss Regal and instrumental numbers by Emma and Frances Beason while Mrs R B Hearne spoke on The Benefits of a County Library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Gram
Regal
Bryan High School
C. L. Beason
Emma
Frances Beason
R. B. Hearne
Steele’s Store Club
Ent
Carnegie Library
Bryan
Christian Endeavor of Houston District Meets in Bryan
All Christian Endeavor Societies of the Houston district will convene in Bryan for a spring convention on March 6 7 and 8 at the Free Baptist church. Delegations from local societies across the district are planned. Bryan church committee in charge includes Mr and Mrs Walter Holmes Miss Ora Buchanan Miss Lena Wooten Parker Carroll and Earl Tatum. Notables A J Shortle and Jack Huppertz will join as program guests with further details to come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Christian Endeavor Societies
Houston
Bryan
Free Baptist Church
Bryan Church
Walter Holmes
Ora Buchanan
Lena Wooten
Parker Carroll
Earl Tatum
A. J. Shortle
United Christian Endeavor Societies
Jack Huppertz
Woman's Auxiliary Enjoys Delightful Waadat Meeting
The Woman's Auxiliary of the First Presbyterian Church in Bryan held a warm gathering led by Circle No 1 president Mrs A W Examel. Talks on Immigrants by Mrs F L Fuller and others followed, with a social hour in the new annex featuring red and white decorations, tea, coffee, chicken salad sandwiches, mints, bonbons, and service by circle members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Gibbs
G. C. Thornton
W. F. Gibbs
Crosby
Whybourn
Nat Allen
O. A. Ashworth
Mesdames
M. Bethany
J. M. Williams
M. W. Owens
Callie Kern
C. M. Bethany
H. R. Brayton
Wilson Bradley
W. M. Owens
N. N. Snapp
James W. James
J. N. Dulaney
John W. Black
Bullock Will Poindexter
Nelle Cole
First Presbyterian Church
Circle No 1
A. W. Examel
Chas. Wetter
Bernard Pos
A. W. Emmet
Circle No. 1
Morris Tatum
Ben Marwill
Bryan
Presbyterian Auxiliary
Brazos Health Unit Opens Preschool Clinic
Brazos County Health Committee meets to hear the December report and establish a twice monthly preschool clinic in the county nurse’s office at the courthouse from 2 to 5 p m. Dr. and nurse Miss Elizabeth Curtis will direct clinics. the first session on January 22 drew attention from Bryan and rural areas. The next clinic date will be announced in the Eagle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Bryan
Eagle
Court House
Miss Slaughter of Reliance Dies at 67
Miss Donatella Elizabeth Slaughter of Reliance died Friday morning of pneumonia at age 67. The body was prepared for burial by the E F Parks Co and interred in the local cemetery Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Slaughter
Reliance
Donatella Elizabeth Slaughter
E. F. Parks Co
College Dairy Cow Sets New Texas Production Record
The College cow Dairy Creamelle Colantha Maida 445065 topped Texas with 612.2 lbs milk and 27 225 lbs fat in a day, equaling 34 lbs butter. Previously held by Grave Land Regina De al of Dallas at 584.9 lbs milk and 25 68 lbs fat. The 1924 Daisy Creamelle bull call was exported to Porto Rico for 450 and she is bred to Grahamholm Dutchland Colan tha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. P. Grout
A. L. Darnell
Texas
Advanced
Grave Land
Regina
W. R. Smith
Dallas
Dairy Department
Porto Rico
Grahamholm Dutchland Colantha
Medal Offered For Top American History Student
Mrs. John H. Allen, regent for the William Scott Chapter, D A R, announces Bryan High School students may win a medal for the highest grade in American history. The chapter has offered this medal for the past three years to encourage better work and study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Allen
William Scott
Daughters of the American Revolution
Bryan High School
Woman's Benefit Assn Installs New Officers
The Woman's Benefit Association of the Maccabees held a Friday meeting at K of P Hall. Officers installed for the year included Mrs. J. K. Wright as Commander and Mrs. Chas. F. Hillier as Lieutenant Commander, with other posts filled by Mrs. A. D. Graham Chaplain and Mrs. H. B. McDowell Past Commander among the named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Benefit Association of the Maccabees
K. of P. Hall
J. K. Wright
Chas. F. Hillier
A. D. Graham
H. B. McDowell
Alf Paterson
Lessie Beal
Zula Holland
Claude Walker
Jim Dunn
Death at Riverside: Robert B. Goodson 72
Robert Burton Goodson, 72, died Wednesday night at 6 at the family home near Riverside, ten miles southwest of Bryan. He never married and is survived by his mother Mrs. L. M. Goodson, sister Mrs. Mary Ewing, and brothers W. T. Goodson and J. M. Goodson. Funeral was held at 3:30 pm from the home with burial in the family cemetery at Riverside. Born in Arkansas, he came to Texas as a child and lived in Riverside all his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Burton Goodson
L. M. Goodson
Riverside
Bryan
Riverije
Arkas
Texas
Che
Sisec
Mary Ewing
W. T. Goodson
This County
J. M. Goodson
Shawnee, Okilahoma
Bryan Students Get 50 Cent Ticket to Impresario Opera
Mrs J J Taubenhaus says Bryan area and Villa Maria students can buy 50 cent tickets to Mozart Im presario at A and M College Assembly Hall on February 5 negotiated by school heads. Allen Academy students receive same rate. Proceeds benefit Campus Study Club student loan fund and College Y M C A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Taubenhaus
Bryan
Villa Maria
A. and
M. College
Allen Academy
Campus Study Club
Y. M. C. A. of College
Bryan High School Enters Lincoln Medallion Contest
Bryan High School joins a statewide and nationwide drive inviting high school pupils to write essays on Abraham Lincoln to win a medallion cast in government bronze by Illinois Watch Company. The medal features Lincoln on one side and a wreath on the reverse. Caldwell Jewelry Store will engrave the name on the back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Watch Company
Douglas Volk
Charles L. Hinton
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Bryan High School
Caldwell Jewelry
Illinois
F. G. Blair
State of
Linois
Springfield
Boyett named to A and M College regents board
Austin January 28 Governor Miriam A Ferguson announced several state appointments. W C Boyett of College Station is named to the Texas A and M College regents board alongside Henry Schuhmacher and W A Wurzbach. Other regent appointments include J W Degan and C A Connelee to the College of Industrial Arts board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Miriam A. Ferguson
James E. Ferguson
Board of Regents
Texas A and M. College
Henry Schuhmacher
Houston
W. C. Boyett
College Station
W. A. Wurzbach
San Antonio
A. and M. Ex-Students’ Association
Regent
College of Industrial Arts
J. W. Degan
Denton
C. A. Connelee
Eastland
Ferguson
The
University of Texas
M. M. Crane
Dallas
Thomas 8. Henderson
John Sealy
Galveston
State Health Board
State Board of Medical Examiners
W. R. Thomas Heads to New York to Buy For The Fair
Bryan’s The Fair proprietor W R Thomas leaves on the L G N for St Louis to join about 40 store buyers from the South West and Central states. They will raid markets in New York City with cash, aided by 10 to 12 experts, to secure low prices and stock The Fair. Thomas expects to return in about three weeks with goods arriving next week for display and sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Thomas
Bryan
L G. N
St. Louis
New York City
Thomas
Bryan pastors endorse plan for school of religion
Bryan Pastors Association met at the Baptist tabernacle with seven members present. They requested Rev. McCain to draft their sentiment on weekday religious education, urging parents to consider religious education alongside weekday schooling for youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Pastors Association
The
Baptist Tabernacle
Jno. A. Held
Wm. N. Sholl
Bruno Martinelli
L. Guy Ament
C. H. Ward
H. H. McCain
C. B. Thompson
Rev. McCain
E. W. Potter
Mercury readings for week 19 to 25
The Division of Entomology at A and M College records temperatures from Monday January 19 to Sunday January 25. Daily maximum and minimum readings are listed: Monday 53 32, Tuesday 61 34, Wednesday 61 54, Thursday 68 39, Friday 67 37, Saturday 68 37, Sunday 70 46.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Division of Entomology
A. and M. College
F. L. Thomas
Mrs. Francis Centamo of Riverside Dies at 63
Mrs. Francis Centamo, 63, died Friday evening at her Riverside home ten miles southwest of Bryan. Funeral services were held Saturday at 11 a.m. from St. Anthony’s church in Bryan. Burial followed at the Catholic cemetery. McCulloch-Gordon morticians had charge. Survived by her husband and one stepdaughter, Mrs. Peter St. Angelo of Riverside. Pallbearers: Mike Lampason, Carlo Saladino, Sam Piccal, Tony Campise, Frank Tardio, Joe Acecuso.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Centamo
Riverside Community
Bryan
St. Anthony’s Church
Basil Brain
McCulloch-Gordon
Mike Lampason
Carlo Saladino
Sam Piccal
Tony Campise
Frank Tardio
Joe Acecuso
M Gregor First to Enter Cotton Contest
C B McGregor of Millican becomes the first Brazos county farmer to file with County Agent C L Benson to join the Dallas News More Cotton and Fewer Acres contest for 1922. Grand prize is 1000 dollars. last year it went to Anderson county. Philip Noto ranked third in the prior contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. McGregor
Millican
Brazos County
C. L. Benson
Dallas News
Anderson County
Philip Noto
Poll taxes and car taxes tally in county records
County Tax Collector J Marion Ferguson reports by noon 2400 state and county poll tax receipts issued and about 2200 cars registered. City Secretary Guy P Bittle notes 281 women and 268 men registered, totaling 549 poll tax receipts. Final payment date is Saturday January 31 with extended office hours. More poll taxes were paid by women than men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Marion Ferguson
Guy P. Bittle
Watsons Return Home After Bryan Visit
Mr and Mrs W F Watson of Eclectic Alabama visited Bryan for two months, praised Brazos county farming efforts including drainage and intercropping, noted cheap land in Brazos compared with Alabama, and predicted Bryan’s growth will continue with future progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Watson
Eclectic
Alabama
Bryan
GC. L. Beason
Watson
C. L. Beason
Brazos County
Mr. Watson
Eugene Edge Heads East To Buy Spring Goods 1926
Eugene Edge and Mrs Edge travel from their city to New York to select spring 1926 dry goods styles. They plan a brief stop in Gainesville Georgia to visit daughter Miss Jean Edge, senior at Brenau College, before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene
New York
Eugene Edge
St. Louis
Chicago
Free Baptist Ladies Aid Meets At Mrs Buchanan Home
The Free Baptist Ladies Aid met Monday afternoon at Mrs. S. G. Buchanan’s home with ten or more members present. Mrs. J L Edge opened with a Bible reading and prayer led by Mrs. A Carson. The lesson on Corinthians was discussed with verses noted, and the group announced a follow up meeting with Mrs. Alice Cole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Free Baptist Church
S. G. Buchanan
J. J. Tatum
Fritz Lehman
John Hamilton
Willis Reynolds
Della Wooten
Cc. Holmes
C. A. Carson
P. K. Trant
W. H. Johnson
J. L. Edge
C. B. Thompson
Corinthians
A Carson
Alice Cole
Stone City School Seeks Playground Equipment Model
A committee led by C. M. De Gelia visited the West Side School to study its playground equipment. They consulted Principal C. M. Bethany and staff with plans to duplicate and adapt the setup for the new Steele's Store Stone City consolidation project and building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stone City School
West Side
C. M. de Gelia
Steele’s
C. M. Bethany
Bryan Music Study Club Postpones Open Meeting
The Music Study Club open meeting at Carnegie Library has been postponed to Thursday February 5. A "Days of Yore" program will be presented then due to library date conflicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Music Study Club
Carnegie Library
Music Study Club
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Woman’s Benefit Ass'n
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