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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1924

Page

4

Circle Meetings of WOPA Auxiliary Hold Busy Monday

The Woman's Auxiliary of the First Baptist church held multi circle meetings. Circle 1 met at Mrs. Parkson's home. Circle 2 at Mrs. Lee's with fourteen members. Circle 3 at Mrs. Adams's. Circle 4 at Mrs. Stuart's planning daily sessions. Circle 5 at the church organized a candy sale for a church fund. Circle 6 at Mrs. Jones's. Circle 7 at Mrs. Rohde's with visitor Mrs. Sparks of Houston.

First Baptist Church FE. F. Parkson College Avenue P. S. Park Sidney Smith D. C. Vick R. S. Webb J. J. Pipkin J. L. Cobb George F. Lee Lock McNeeley Jim Dunn Ralph Dunn J. F. Lavender E. Locke J. C. Williams Eliza Beard Martha Martin E. J. Fountain W. S. Higgs E. H. P. Baine Circle No. 4 N. A. Stuart W. C. Rudhti R. W. Persons Circle 4 Minnie Estill R. R. Ellis Mollie Hood Mattie Smith Della Dodson J. A. Myres W.S. Johnson Nannie Berryman Circle 5 Coulter Smith Robert 5. Webb, Jr Paul Smith Robert 8. Webb, Jr R.S. Webb, Jr Wimberly Edgar Jones H. P. Smith Baton Forrest Jones McNew J. W. Batts Egbert Jones J. F. Sparks Houston

Marriage Licenses Issued in Brazos County Records

County Clerk records list marriages awarded since last publication. Couples include Jessie Mason and Annie Love Lawrence. Yeager and Hattie Neeley. Palasota and Katherine Zuma. Congelese and Lucy Canteine. Slayton and Ann Hodge. Duran and Masina Ceresero. Oster and Louisa Kilpatrick. Maxie and Willie Ad Carter. McMillen and Lottie Davis. Harris and Iola Reed. Wade and Georgia Jones. Dahlman and Estelle Jenkins. Crawford and Georgia Green.

Brazos County A. 5. McSwain Jessie Mason Annie Love Lawrence B. H. Yeager Hattie Neeley Sam KR. Palasota Katherine Zuma Joe Congelese Lucy Canteine Henry Slayton Ann Hodge Francisco Duran Masina Ceresero Arthur L Ster Louisa Kilpatrick Willie Ad Carter Jake McMillen Lottie Davis Henry Harris Iola Reed Dee Wade Georgia Jones J. C. Dahlman Estelle Jenkins Frank Crawford Georgia Green

Quiet Wedding at Rev Bullocks on College Avenue

This morning at 11 o clock at the home of Rev and Mrs J M Bullock on College Avenue Miss Jessie Bond daughter of Mr and Mrs Ben Bond of Prospect community and Mr Jack W Jones son of Mrs Mollie Jones of Steep Hollow were quietly married by Rev Bullock. Immediately after the ceremony the couple returned to the bride's home. On Sunday the couple will move to Houston where Mr Jones has a permanent position with the American Express Co.

J. M. Bullock College Avenue Jessie Bond Ben Bond Prospect Community Jack W. Jones Mollie Jones Steep Hollow Bullock

Former Brazos Resident Returns for Visit

A. B. Carson, born in Brazos county and former Union Hill resident now city engineer of Medill Oklahoma, returns for a brief visit to Bryan to see his sister Mrs J Z Ramsey and other relatives before returning to his duties.

A. B. Carson Medill Oklahoma Bryan J. Z. Ramsey Mr. Carson Brazos County Union Hill

Beggars and Fakers Target Bryan Residents

Twenty men visited Bryan on a Saturday seeking to separate residents from money. Officials tested credentials of solicitors for farms and for eye glasses while Salvation Army impostors vanished. Seven beggars operated on the streets alongside five vendors selling nonspecific trinkets. The Chamber of Commerce Chief and Secretary stopped many schemes. an ordinance to curb such activity is urged.

Bryan Brazos County W. S. Martin S. E. Eberstadt Salvation Army Eberstadt Chamber of Commerce

Physical training classes established at Bryan West Side School

The Bryan West Side School Parents Teachers Association under Mrs. E. H. P. Ba ne secured physical training for pupils. Classes run three days weekly from 11 30 to 12 with Capt. W. E. Burkley and Lieut. H. S. Ruth of the U S Army teaching as a courtesy to civilians, reflecting government support for youth fitness.

Parent-Teachers’ Association of Bryan West Side School Parent-Teachers’ Association West Side School W. E. Burkley H. S. Ruth U. S. Army College Station Buckley Ruth

Revival Services Near End in Cartersville

Mrs J J Tatum reports Rev Tatum is conducting revival meetings in Cartersville Illinois with the series to close tomorrow night. After a week visiting friends he plans to return to Bryan.

Tatum J. J. Tatum Cartersille Illinois Bryan

Birthday Dinner Honoring Principal Bethany At West Side School

Mrs C M Bethany held a surprise birthday dinner for Principal Pr in C M Bethany at six o clock Wednesday night. Teachers from West Side school attended as guests. Rooms were decorated in pink and white with pink carnations and cyclamen. A large pink center cake carried a question mark. Menu included fried chicken creamed potatoes peas congealed fruit salad and marshmallow whip. Guests listed include Misses Elizabeth Suber Eva Stewart Susie Benbow Edna Harris Nina Henry and Margaret Zuber.

C M. Bethany West Side Mr. Bethany City Elizabeth Suber Eva Stewart Susie Benbow Edna Harris Nina Henry Margaret Zuber

Borderbrook Bred Plymouth Rocks For Sale

Borderbrook Farm advertises bred Plymouth Rock eggs for hatching and baby chicks for sale. Orders are booked for pullets and cockerels. Visit the farm in College Station Texas. box A and phone 28 are listed for contact.

Borderbrook Plymouth Rocks Borderbrook Farm College Station Texas

Miss Jewel Brown Dies After Two Year Illness

Miss Jewel Inez Brown 14, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Brown, died Friday afternoon of heart trouble. Funeral at 4 p.m. at First Baptist Church with Dr. Jno A Held and Rev J J Pipkin officiating. burial in Bryan Cemetery. She is survived by her parents, three sisters Maud Lois Bessie and two brothers J E Brown Jr and Tommy in the Navy. Pallbearers listed.

First Baptist Church Jewel Inez Brown J. E. Brown 26Th Street Maud Lois Bessie J. E. Brown, Jr Tommy Portsmouth New Hampshire Jno. A. Held J. J. Pipkin Bryan Cemetery McCulloch-Gordon Co H. O. Ferguson C. C. Dulaney W. S. Barron A. S. McSwain R. S. Webb, Jr C. M. Bethany

Masonic Service Club Formed in Brazos County

Responding to an invitation by H E Randolph a group of Brazos county Masons formed a Masonic Service Club in the Masonic Hall Sunday afternoon The club aims to promote Masonic practice service and knowledge A slate of officers was chosen with W F Davis president C A Searcy vice president and F E Lichte secretary treasurer An executive committee was named to draft rules for approval at the next meeting and plan an edifying Masonic program for Brazos county

H. E. Randolph W. M. Brazos Union Lodge No. 129 Brazos County Masonic Hall Masonic Service Club Randolph W. F. Davis C. A. Searcy F. E. Lichte Master’s Lodge Chapter Council Commandery DeMolay Eastern Star Linton Robertson Oak McKenzie W. W. Kraft L. E. Dowd J. D. Martin Bryan

Wisconsin Reader Questions Bryan Eagle Housekeeping Rooms

A Madison reader asks the price of furnished rooms advertised in the Bryan Daily Eagle of January 17. Miss Violet R. Leigh sent a postcard to landlord Miss G M Ammons in Bryan asking for room rent details.

Bryan Daily Eagle Bryan Eagle Madison Wisconsin West 26Th Street Bryan Texas Violet R. Leigh W. Dayton Street G. M. Ammons Miss Leigh

Vet Bureau trainee conference in Brazos County is held

Chas J Hutchinson field supervisor of the U S Veterans Bureau visited Bryan Saturday for a conference with county trainees. He dined with C L Benson Jim Welch Clarence Sawyer Milton W Sims and two other trainees. Government funds land and farm tools support two year training at A and M College for ex soldiers to undertake college aligned projects. Mrs BE Yeorgin of Dallas visits her sister Mrs Will Poindexter in Bryan.

Chas. J. Hutchinson Houston U. S. Veterans’ Bureau Bryan C. L. Benson Jim Welch Leonard Clarence Sawyer Millican Milton W. Sims Uncle Buck Messrs. Welch Sawyer Joe Barnett Steep Hollow D. E. Simpson Wellborn A. and M. College BE. B. Yeorgin Dallas Will Poindexter

Alsobrooks Move Into New Cottage Home Near Bryan

Mr and Mrs W G Alsobrook purchase fifteen acres on Leonard road southwest of Bryan and complete a cozy cottage where they will reside. Mr Alsobrook serves as head mechanic for Chambers-Wilson Motor Company.

W. G. Alsobrook Leonard Road Bryan Alsobrook Same Alsebrook Chambers-Wilson Motor Company

Wilson urges Brazos County to pursue permanent road construction

D L Wilson, chairman of the Highway Committee, urged Brazos County to begin real road work. He noted surrounding counties vote large bond sums and argued for building Class A roads at one third cost with state and federal match, while maintenance would fall to the state.

Bryan and Brazos County Burleson County Brazos County

Quail Supper Hosted at W H Cole Home

Friday evening quail supper at the home of Mr and Mrs Cole brought together members of the Country Club and Domino Club. Hosts were Mr and Mrs W H Cole and Mr and Mrs J E Covey with others including Mrs Dora Wilson Miss Nelle Cole and Charley Cole adding to the cordial gathering. The menu featured fruit cocktail quail on toast sifted peas hot buttered rolls angel food cake and ice cream followed by a six handed forty two game.

W. H. Cole J. E. Covey Marshall Bellock Cole Bryan Country Club Domino Club J T. S. Park F. L. Henderson H. R. Brayton W. S. Higgs Will Poindexter Marshall Bullock Hendrix Conway E. J. Fountain H. O Boatwright Dora Wilson Egbert Jones Nelle Cole Charley Cole

Cemetery Association Directors Hold Regular Meeting

The Cemetery Association held a Thursday morning meeting with members Geo A Adams F L Cavitt Mrs Dona Carnes Mrs Edgar Covey Mrs R S Webb and Mrs Albert Buchanan present. Minutes and finances were reviewed showing total funds of 283.61 and an annual meeting planned for February 7 1924 at Carnegie Library auditorium with a music and talks program.

The Cemetery Association Geo. A. Adams F. L. Cavitt Dona Carnes Edgar Covey R. S. Webb Albert Buchanan Carnegie Library Building Bryan

Millican Couple Welcome Baby Boy January 26

Born to Mr and Mrs C L Outlaw of Millican a baby boy Saturday January 26 with their first child due to the family’s pride and neighbors’ good wishes.

C. L. Outlaw Millican

Negro Arrested for Prowling Near Reed Residence

Todd Kennedy a negro was arrested last night at Elmer Reed's residence near Bryan Hospital for prowling in the yard. Chief W S Martin and night officers Offa Williams and Charley Saxton made the arrest. The case was postponed until Monday at 9 00 a m with the negro released on a $50 bond.

Todd Kennedy Elmer Reed Bryan Hospital Reed W. S. Martin Offa Williams Charley Saxton L. D. McGee

Albert Scott Absent From Examining Trial On Illness

Albert Scott was scheduled for an examining trial Wednesday at two in Justice J. W. Hamilton's court but was ill and did not appear. He was arrested by Officers Offa Williams and Charley Saxon after driving into his yard. He faces two charges transporting liquor and unlawfully carrying a pistol, released on bonds totaling $900.

Albert Scott Scott J. W. Hamilton Offa Williams Charley Saxon

Joe J Messina Seeks Brazos County Commissioner Seat

Joe J Messina announces candidacy for County Commissioner in Precinct 3 in Brazos County. He cites 33 years living in the county and three years experience on the roads and bridges crew. He pledges time energy and public service if elected.

Joe J. Messina Brazos County

Rotary hears Knox urge Boy Scouts plan for Texas

Bryan Rotary Club lunch drew large attendance despite rain. W. P. Knox outlined Boy Scout fundraising, paid supervisors, and mobilizing Rotary support. He cited New York and Houston efforts, aiming to place Scouting on a strong, productive footing to channel idle boy time into physical and mental development.

Bryan Rotary Club Green Parrot Tea Room E. P. Humbert Vaughn Bond Music Company Jacksonville Humbert W. P. Knox Extension Service A. and M. College Boy Scouts of America Mr. Knox Boy Scout Movement New York Texas Frank Jones Houston Ife Knox Rotary J. M. Fountain Chas, Griesser H. C. Fulgham Kal Hassell Tyler Haswell J. W. James T. K. Lawrence W. H. Lawrence J. A. Moore Oak McKenzie A. 8 McSwain J. T. S. Park M. L. Parker David Reid Col. C. C. Todd C. G. Walker M. E. Wallace H. H. Williamson D. L. Wilson R. B. Ehlinger J. M. Lawrence, Jr E. W. Crenshaw J. H. Kraft Forrest Jones W. I. McCulloch R. M. Dansby C. F. Hillier O. W. Goolsbee J. L. Reese M. F. Carroll Henry Wickes J. W. Payne H. N. June Todd White Masters Marquez Ehlinger Poppy” Colson M. J. Smith J. R. Hicks G. T. Duggan M. D McWhorter Vaughn Quartet

Ways and Means to Favorable Bond Election Discussed

A Brazos county editorial argues a county wide good roads bond needs three assurances: each section gets its share, dollars spent equal road value with a solid maintenance plan, and funds safeguarded from waste. It stresses sectional fairness, maintenance, and practical finance to win voter approval.

Brazos County Lst Edge Macy Bryan Sears-Roebuck

Countywide effort urged for road bond vote

P S Mangum urges proper road care after construction and county wide teamwork to support a bond issue. He argues that only collective effort by every voter will fund lasting, good roads and ensure even benefits across the county.

P. S. Mangum

Construction Begins Next Week on Presbyterian Church Addition

The Presbyterian church will start a $25,000 brick and hollow tile addition next week. The 40 by 70 foot rear extension includes a new study as the old pastor study is moved. Walker Construction Company of San Antonio handles the project after a unanimous church vote.

Presbyterian Church Walker Construction Company of San Antonio Committee On Constructions E. H. Astin L. L. Melnnis R. L. Brogdon Marshall Dansby Henry Seale

Cotton Market Association activity report to State Farm Bureau

Brazos County Farm Bureau delegates Rychlik and Schram report on the Cotton Market Association work over the past year. Data shows 172 500 bales received and 86 800 sold, 56 000 sent to Liverpool, 75 percent exported, 1 000 sold to Texas factories, highest price 40.48 cents, average sale near 33 cents, 150 000 bales uniform in grade. Over 300 delegates attended with praise for the cotton association. speeches by Congressman Wurzbach and Extension Director Walton.

J. A. Rychlik Edge Brazos County Farm Bureau C. A. Schram Kurten Brazos County State Farm Bureau Dallas Farm Bureau Cotton Association Liverpool Texas Farm Bureau Messrs Rychlik Schram Cotton Association Wurzbach San Antonio T. O. Walton Extension Service of The U. and M. College of Texas

University Co Ed Council forms in Texas campus

The University of Texas forms a permanent Co Ed Council with presidents or reps from forty girls organizations to shape campus sentiment. Dean Lucy Newton says council leaders can influence university life and will back the winter Vocational Conference. Simultaneously notes report Joe White Jr. recovering from pneumonia at home after illness and Mr White's improving condition after a hospital stay. Additional updates mention W. S. Barron in Houston and Mrs. Leroy Birdwell visiting Bryan relatives.

Austin Tex University of Texas Lucy Newton Gertrude Sims Bryan Joe White, Jr Joe White West 265Th Street Mr. White Leroy Birdwell Port Arthur R. E. Taylor

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wopa ™'S Auxiliary Jones-Bond Brazos M. H. James Drug CO Parker Astin Hdw Prin. C. M. Bethany Jewel Brown EAGLE Hutchinson Brazos CO Mrs. Alsobrook Grimes County W. H. Gole Cemetery Asso Bryan Rotarians North End Kings Trail Jackson Highway Sticks Mrs. L. Bowen R. J Parker-Astin Hdw. CO Cotton Market Association Advy
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