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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1927
Page
4
Sam Eberstadt Wins Third Prize In East Texas Chamber Race
Sam Eberstadt of Brazos county won third prize for secretaries in the East Texas Chamber of Commerce race. San Augustine and Smith counties led county prizes. W. S. Rhodes of Smith won first secretary prize and a National School trip. Deputy and county prizes awarded. total membership exceeds 6,000 after campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam E. Eberstadt
East Texas
Chauncey C. Brown
Longview
East Texas Chamber of Commerce
Little San Augustine
Smith County
S. H. Whitley
Commerce
Fast Texas State Teachers College
Thomas E. Ferguson
Nacogdoches
Stephen F. Austin State Teachers College
S. R. Warner
Huntsville
Sam Houston State Teachers College
San Augustine
Liberty
Smith
Hopkins
Gregg
Anderson
W. G. Sharp
John E. Wright
Dallas
Russell Rhodes
Tyler Chamber of Commerce
National School For Commerce
Chicago
Titche-Goettinger Company
Liberty County
Texas Commercial News
Hopkins County
Lone Star Constructor
Gregg County
Texas Highway Bulletin
Anderson County
Angelina
Brazos
Camp
Hardin
Harrison
Houston
Madison
Marion
Rusk
Shelby
Titus
Trinity
Walker
C. A. Miles
John W. Carpenter
Texas Power and Light Company
W. M. Roberts
Fakes Furniture and Carpet Company
J. F. Stuckey
Shreveport Tent and Awning Company
Shreveport
W. R. Thomas
Hot Point
East Texan Public Service Company
J. M. Rich
Max
United States
Epworth League Hosts Oriental Party in Japan Night
The Bryan Epworth League of the Methodist church invites members and friends to a Friday night Oriental party at 8 o'clock, hosted by Mrs. H. N. Cochran. Misses Eugenia and Emile Cochran designed a card inviting guests to a Tokyo style evening with cherry blossoms, kimonos, rice, and tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Epworth
Japan
Family visits fill Reliance area as Fourth ends
Rich Slaughter of Houston visits parents Mr and Mrs J R Slaughter. Leslie Lloyd and family from Houston visit in the Lloyd home. Several families from Brazos Valley Bryan Goose Creek Steep Hollow and Bryan attend. A Reliance Baptist meeting begins Saturday night the 9th with Rev Roy Holloman of Bryan assisting Rev Bracewell. Everyone is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reliance
Jim Riley
Evertt
Bryan
Charlie Hartsfield
J. E. Bullock
Joe Bond
Steep Hollow
R. M. Hartsfield
Bruno
Joe Krolczyk
Kroleyk
Henry Shealy
W. J. Riley
Carl Jones
W. P. Jones
Marion Hartsfield
Reliance Baptist Church
Roy S. Holloman
Bracewell
Farmers To Receive 1921 Checks Friday In Bryan
Glenn W. Stinnett Texas Farm Bureau Cotton Association district representative says he will be at the courthouse in Bryan Friday July 8 at 2 pm to distribute 1921 reserve fund deductions. This week distributes statewide reflect board policy to return reserves every five years and total $88 707 from a fund about $1 172 041. All Farm Bureau members urged to attend Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn W. Stinnett
Texas Farm Bureau Cotton Association
Court House
Bryan
Farm Bureau
Byrd Receives Legion of Honor in Paris Ceremony
Commander Byrd was pinned with the Legion of Honor by Premier Poincare at the Ministry of Finance in Paris today. The formal ceremony underscored Byrd's noted contributions and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byrd
Paris
Prewier Poincare
Legion of Honor
Ministry of Finance
Terracing Campaign Aids Brazos County Farms
County Agent C L Beason reports Brazos County chosen for an intensive terracing program with the Extension Service and Federal Land Bank. Agricultural engineer M R Bentley offers terracing school help. residents urged to arrange schools promptly. Also notes John Nedbalek’s 200 bushels of old corn sale and healthy farm conditions with calls to use home-grown goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. R. Bentley
Extension Service
Beason
Brazos County
Federal Land Bank
Mr. Bentley
John Nedbalek
Bryan
San Antonio Road
Studying Clubs See Parks Review Texas 4 H Work
J M Parks a 1927 A and M graduate from Collin county studies county agent activities in Brazos county preparing to take duties in Bell county. Once a 4 H club member he draws inspiration from club work as he visits Tabor Kurten Smetana to view top Texas clubs in action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Parks
Collin County
M. College
Brazos County
Bell County
Parks
Tabor
Kurten
Smetana
Texas
Watch Cotton Keep a Vigilant Eye on Your Cot
Club meetings are listed with Tabor boys and girls club meeting next Friday night. Bryan Rotary Club to meet with Smetana club on the following Wednesday. Steele's Store club schedules Saturday night July 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabor Boys’ and Girls
Bryan Rotary Club
Smetana
Steele’s Store
Penny’s 800-store empire to test farming plan in Florida
The J C Penny family built a vast retail network from a $500 start, now testing agriculture by purchasing 120000 acres in Florida. The plan emphasizes individual ownership after proving cooperative ability, with corporate resources backing buyers. suggestion is Brazos County Texas offered greater farming potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Penny
Penny
Florida
Brazos Couny
Texas
Master Farmer Contest Texas Nominees by Progressive Farmer
Progressive Farmer sponsors the Master Farmer Contest to select 15 Texas farmers praised for success beyond finances, judged also by homemaker, citizen, and progress criteria. Two Brazos County farmers have been scored and forwarded to the committee for consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Brazos County
Tillman Jones Wins County Agent Scholarship
C L Benson receives a check from D B Cook agricultural agent of Missouri Pacific Lines to cover expenses for Tillman Jones of Reliance winning the scholarship to the Short Course on writing the best article about The Agricultural Possibilities of Brazos County. His article will appear in these columns later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Benson
D. B. Cook
Missouri Pacific Lines
Brazos County
Tillman Jones
Reliance
Moody Texas Governor Gains East Coast Praise As Ambassador
Editorials in major eastern papers compare Dan Moody to Lindbergh and praise his goodwill mission. They note the trip focuses on business yet carries political implications and speculate on Moody as a potential running mate for Governor Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Lindbergh
America
Europe
Dan Moody
Texas
East
Moody
Lindbergh
United States
The
Dan
New York Evening World
New York
New York Times
Smith
New York Sun
Bryan Boy Scouts Wallop Franklin in 10-8 Victory
Deason pitched superbly through six innings as Bryan Boy Scouts defeated Franklin 10 to 8 yesterday afternoon at Franklin. Franklin could not match Deason's early dominance as Bryan built a lead and held on for the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Boy Scouts
Wallop Franklin
Deason
Bryan Boy Scout
Franklin Boy Scouts
Franklin
Looney Sparks Bryan Scouts Past Franklin 8 7 in 12
Bryan Scouts defeated Franklin Scouts 8 to 7 in twelve innings on Allen Field. Looney blasted five hits in seven at bats for Bryan while Kaplan pitched the full game, with eight Bryan errors aiding the Franklin effort. This marked the Scouts second recent win over Franklin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Franklin
Allen Field
Looney
Kaplan
Innigs
Death of a Niece Calls Mrs Priddy to Graham Texas
Mrs J B Priddy travels to Graham after the death of her niece Miss Elsie Freeman in Dallas. Freeman died suddenly Sunday night from a blood vessel rupture during a severe bout of whooping cough. She had lived with Dora Strong in Dallas and earlier with Mrs Priddy in Bryan. Funeral services are set for Tuesday morning in Graham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Priddy
Graham
Elsie Freeman
Miss Freeman
Dallas
Dora Strong
Bryan
Priddy
Bryan High School
Miss Etta Peters Returns From Holiday Visit
Miss Etta Peters returned from a weekend and Fourth of July visit with homefolks in Franklin and New Baden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etta Peters
Franklin
New Baden
Mrs Frank Donnerly Visits Bryan Relative in Texas
Mrs Frank Donnerly of Dallas visits Bryan staying with her aunt Mrs Josie Sheets and grandmother Mrs Lou Robinson on East 26th Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Donnerly
Dallas
Bryan
Josie Sheets
Lou Robinson
East 26Th Street
Mrs Benbow Hosts Dinner for Visiting Friends at Aggieland Inn
Mrs A Benbow will entertain with a dinner party Thursday evening at Aggieland Inn in College honoring several girlhood friends visiting in Bryan at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Benbow
Aggieland Inn
College
Bryan
Couple Bianski Returns From Hotel Bridal Trip
Mr and Mrs John Bianski Jr have returned from a shot bridal trip and are at home with the bride s parents Mr and Mrs John Machos in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bianski Jr
Mrs
John Machos
Millican Notes From July Visitations And Local Happenings
Mrs Kate Williams and two daughters visit Mrs Emma Williams in Millican with a Waco friend. Quiet Glorious Fourth with no barbecues. Reunions of Dixon and Steele families. Lillie Hagin and kids visit Pen Curd. Curd sisters from Houston also present. Frances Louise Williams of Big Springs visits grandmother Emma Williams. Funeral of Mr Pearson at Erwin noted. Arrington family connections. Local travel as Eugene Burgess from Port Arthur visits J W Burrows. Hayrides and chicken suppers enliven evenings while rain damages cotton and Sowell predicts 20 cent cotton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millican
Kate Williams
Frances Elizabeth
Maydell
Waco
Emma Williams
Chas. Dixon
J. D. Steele
Lillie Hagin
Weldon
Robbie Lee
Pen Curd
Ira Curd
Lois
Mildred
Hagin
Curd
Houston
Frances Louise Williams
Big Springs
Emma . Williams
L. B. Simpson
Doris
Pinkney
P. H. Arrington
Mr. Pearson
Erwin
Pearson
Sowell
Reliance Club Meet Rel iance July Night
In the absence of president Grace Shealy the regular Boys and Girls Club met Saturday night. Miss Abbie Sevier plans farewell as she leaves the county and the group wishes her well. Next meeting set for July 23 with all members urged to attend. Report by Grace Shealy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reliance
Grace Shealy
Abbie Sevier
Daily July Rain Totals Rise to 2.42 Inches in Bryan
Local farmers report heavy showers in Bryan boosting July rainfall. Yesterdays shower added .72 inches, bringing the month total to 2.42 inches as complaints and crop concerns mount amid continued rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
U. S
Eagle Printing Co
Four Texas constitutional amendments face August vote
Editorial outlines four proposed amendments to Texas Constitution: raise governor salary to 10 000 and lawmakers to 1500 per session. expand Supreme Court to nine justices. replace fee payments for county and precinct officers. shift state taxation to corporations, relieving counties and cities from such taxes. authors urge informed, open-minded consideration, noting flaws in current system and urging readers to study both sides before voting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
United States Supreme Court
Justice of the Peace
Collection Of Indian Pottery Found In Texas
A 15 piece pottery collection known as the Watson Collection was found in Red River county near Pecan Bayou. J. E. Pearce of the University of Texas believes vessels were made by East Texas Caddo ancestors and dates the skull at about 500 years old. The pieces are kept in a UT classroom awaiting a permanent Texan state museum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Red River
University of Texas
J. E. Pearce
University
Jennie
Watson Smith
Clarksville
Texas
Watson
State Museum
S. S. Watson
Pecan Bayou
Pearce
East Texas
Mr. Pearce
Mississippi Valley
Primitive Man In Funeral Mounds Revealed By Archaeologist
Mr Pearce explains that archaeologists can learn much about ancient peoples from funeral mounds. The Watson collection skull shows infant head shaping for beauty. Pottery displays practical waterproofing and artistic, balanced designs with intricate patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Pearce
Watson
Wilkersons Return From Houston Trip
Dr and Mrs L O Wilkerson returned from Houston where they met Dr A S Taylor Professor of Surgery in the Rockefeller Hospital and his family. The visit connected medical colleagues and a long trip for the Wilkersons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. O. Wilkerson
Houston
A. S. Taylor and Family
Rockefeller Hospital
Locat
Family trip to China brings doctors and kin home
Dr. Taylor traveled to Peking with his two children Adrian Jr and Harriett and Mrs. Taylor's mother Mrs W J E Cox. Dr Wilkerson and Mrs Wilkerson lived with them in 1920 21 22 while he was Rockefeller Hospital surgeon and in work with Dr Taylor. Mrs Cox returned to Bryan with the Wilkersons and will visit briefly. They say the trip was enjoyable and roads from Bryan to Houston were fine despite Sunday rain not hindering travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
China
Taylor
Adrian Jr
Harriett
Heat of Far Off Stars Measured By Delicate Radiometer
Dr. Charles G. Abbot, acting secretary of the Smithsonian, sails for Mount Wilson to continue star heat measurements with a ultra delicate radiometer ten times more sensitive than the 1923 instrument. He aims to observe heat in spectra of stars fainter than the Pole Star and will visit Table Mountain solar observatory to study sun variation with Chile and Southwest Africa stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Charles G. Abbot
Smithonian Institute
Mount Wilson
Cal
Abbot
Abbott
Smithonian
Solar Radiation Observatory
Table Mountain
Chile
Africa
Insurance Agent Edgar Bullock Visits Brenham
Edgar E Bullock a local insurance man traveled to Brenham today on a short business trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar E. Bullock
Brenham
Mrs S G Marrett Visits Bryan from Marlin
Mrs. S. G. Marrett of Marlin is visiting Bryan with Mrs. W. B. Baker and family. Marrett formerly lived in Bryan and is staying with local friends and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. G. Marrett
Marlin
Bryan
W. B. Baker
Marrett
Local Resident Chas Claydon Arrives for Two-Week Visit
Chas Claydon, a respected Brazos county citizen, arrived today from Palestine to spend two weeks with his son J. A. Claydon of Harvey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas, Claydon
Brazos County
Palestine
J. A. Claydon
Harvey
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Bryan School
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