Kurten and Brazos County Boys and Girls Club Notes
County Agent C J Benson reports on club meetings and leadership development at Kurten and Steep Hollow. Mentions Merle Hill and Lorene Keith as promising leaders, plans a joint meeting July 15, and notes a cotton contest with Brazos County entrants. Highlights scholarships by Missouri Pacific and Bryan Lions Club, terracing aid, after rain cultivation, and Kurten encampment for Short Course at College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Benson
Cluthes
Kurten
Merle Hill
T Ge Club
Lorene Keith
Kurten Club
Steep Hollow
Smetana
Prises
Missouri-Pacific Lines
Brases
Lions Club
Bryan Lions Club
M. M. Erskine
Edge
Brazos
Texas
Boone Prairie Sees Social Visits Amid Fine Weather
Special to the Eagle Boone Prairie July 7 locals enjoy clear weather while visiting relatives and friends. Many named residents and visitors share Sunday time with neighbors and kin, including Elouise and Frances Sni der, Gordon Snider, Edna Earle Johnson, Edna Bray, Clara Ellison, and J. E. Ellison family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Eagle
Boone Prairie
Elouise
Frances Snider
Gordon Snider
Houston
Edna Earle Johnson
Beaumont
Edna
Ollie Mae Bray
Henry
Clara Ellison
Clara
Mattie Derrick
Artie Milner
Howard Bray
Ed Bray
J. E. Ellison
Ruby Connell
Prairie Grove
Sophia Baker
John Reddin
Carmen Whittington
Minnie Mae Rains
Myrtle Carter
Frank Carter
Henry Ellison
Post Oak
Tom Jones
Jim
Zola Cade
Hearne
Lynn Johnson
Cat Rogers
H. L. Mitchell
J. E. Allee
Raymond Richardson
Morgan
Grant Prairie
Kurten social notes feature visits and gatherings
Miss Bess McGee of Bryan and Miss Marguerite Buchanan hosted and visited friends in Kurten. The Ladies Missionary Society met at Mrs. W F Odoms with several members present and plans for the next meeting at Mrs. John Sabo. Community visits spanned Mexia Richards Bedias Cedar Creek and nearby areas with singing, a Lutheran picnic, candidate speaking, and a Tabor baseball game won by Kurten 14 to 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kurten
Bess’ McGee of
Bryan
Marguerite Buchanan
Ladies Missionary Society
W. F. Odom
W. H. Buchanan
J. W. Colburn
Will Henderson
John Sabo
Hubert Colburn
Mexia
Mis. W. F. Lucas
Shire
Dallas Reaves
Richards
Robert Buchanan
College
J. Colburn
Hubert
Willie
Elmer Colburn
Jewel
Ruth Colburn
Grimes County
Dan Moody
Bedias
Willie Colburn
Free Baptist Church
Tabor
Lillian
Cedar Creek
Marvin Colburn
Charlie Tramel
Jerry Landers
Clyde Baird
Goose Creek
Charlie Kurten
San Antonio
Hugo Lenz And Wickes Tie In Gun Shoot At Bryan Club
Hugo Lenz and W M Wickes tied for first with 46x50 in a Bryan Gun Club shoot on Tuesday. F L Cavitt and A W Emmet tied for third with 44, Harold Sanders held fifth with 39, Wickes led the handicap with 727x77b.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugo Lenz
W. M. Wickes
H. J. Lenz
Bryan
F. L. Cavitt
A. W. Emmet
Harold Sanders
Wickes
A. W. Emme
John Sims
Rev. R. E. Day
N. A. Stewart
W. M. Mickes
Meen
Extension Luncheon Marks Monday Noon Patriotic Program
Extension Service held a noon luncheon meeting on July 5 with a patriotic program for Independence Day. Jess Magee displayed map sketches tracing U S territorial growth from colonial times to today. Dr. T O Walton urged clear constructive citizenship. The Dish Pan Sextette and Mule Shoe Quartette performed songs, ending with The Star Spangled Banner. About 35 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Extension Service Department Personall
Jess Magee
United States
T. O. Walton
U. and M. College
Santa Lucia
Juanita
Virginia West
Myrtle Murray
Bess Edwards
Mayme L. Hayden
Artie Smith
L. B. Gilpin
Lyndal Ward
Tom Calhoun
al Swallow
Geo, Johnson
W. R. Glazener
Play at Fickey School Thursday A Vision of the Home Land
A play titled A Vision of the Home Land will be performed at the Fickey School on Thursday July 10 at 830 pm. Admission 15 and 25 cents with music by G and R Hernandez and recitations. Proceeds for the community. cast includes Freddie Conrad Cliff M Lopez Emanuel Kasiske Theodore Plagens Joe Roth Curtis Hood Rosa Mae Schram Ella Hood Alice Hood Bertha Schmidt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. and
R. Hernandez
Cliff M. Lopez
Freddie Conrad
Emanuel Kasiske
Theodore Plagens
Joe Roth
Curtis Hood
Rosa Mae Schram
Ella Hood
Alice Hood
Bertha Schmidt
Consider Before You Vote Farm and Ranch Editorial
A farm and ranch page editorial urges voters to evaluate candidates by qualifications not rhetoric. It argues that popularity and sensational campaigns mislead and that Texans should choose governor hopefuls based on efficiency, honesty, and suitability to public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Methodists edge High School in fast Sunday game 4 to 2
The Methodist team defeated the High School nine 4 to 2 in five innings at Allen Field Sunday. Glenn Cloud held the High School to one earned run while Vergne Adams and Cox sparked the Methodists with key hits in the first inning. Colson pitched well for the High School but faded late. Cloud’s defense aided the Methodist win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Field
Methodist
Will Poindexter
Methodists
Colson
Glenn Cloud
Vergne Adams
Walker
Robinson
Cox
Adams
Cloud
J. Hudson
M. Barron
Dansby
Barron
Clarence Cloud
Rufus Barron
Sam Harrison
Munday
Groth
V. Adams
High School
J. Cobb
Jones
Short
W. Adams
Cobb
Mike Barron
R. Barron
J Short
C. Cobb
Bryan Hi
Colson Groth ¢ Jones Adams
Cl. Cloud Walker
H. Dansby Munday
M. Barron J. Hudson
Coxif
S. Harrison
Methodist Society In Regular Meet At Church
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church met Tuesday afternoon at the church instead of Monday due to a holiday. President Mrs W H Cole and Secretary Mrs A K Brown led the session with devotional work by Dr H H McCain who spoke on honesty and integrity. Reports from each group covered June work and a district meeting delegate report was postponed to August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church
W. H. Cole
A. K. Brown
H. H. McCain
McCain
E. J. Jenkins
A. M. Waldrop
Dana Carnes
R. W. Downard
John Seeley Caldwell
Woman's Missionary Meeting
Texas
Huntsville
W. E. Graham Reports Cotton Flea Damage In Area
Shirock-Wellborn farmer W. E. Graham said in Bryan on Tuesday that the cotton flea is harming crops across his locality. He cultivates 260 acres of cotton with yields reduced by pests, 40 acres of corn largely failing due to seven weeks without rain, and about 10 Jersey cows plus 20 horses and mules to feed. He also grows peanuts for hogs and sorghum while focusing on strengthening his Jersey dairy herd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Graham
Shirock-Wellborn
Bryan
Jersey
County Agent Demonstrates Pecan Orchard Growth
County Agent C. L. Beason visits the Albert Payne farm at Edge to show pecan demonstration work. Payne began last year budding paper shell pecans on native trees and plans 10 to 20 acres. orchard expected to produce in three to four years. Brazos County has more than two thousand young pecan trees, with some already bearing, indicating strong profit potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Beason
Edge
Albert Payne
Payne
Brazos County
Tick Fever Causing Losses To Brazos Cattle
Brazos County reports cattle deaths from tick fever as State Livestock Inspector R E Smith, now covering Brazos and Grimes counties from Bryan, cites heavy losses among dairy cattle including Claude Buchanan Horace Dansby Ed Payne and Will Locke. He warns shippers to give several days notice to adapt to the expanded duties and territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
R. E. Smith
Brazos
Grimes Counties
Bryan
Mr. Smith
Grimes County
Claude Buchanan
Horace Dansby
Ed Payne
Edge
Will Locke
My Improved Kitchen as Grant McDonald
A couple describes converting a small kitchen into a functional space by repurposing a bathroom and dining room. They detail homemade storage, a wheel tray from a baby carriage, a brick chimney, a raised window, and low-cost renovations using breadboard and flour sacks for walls and curtains. The account lists labor as done by the husband and itemized small purchases totaling a modest expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cery
Husband
Harvey notes crops thrive as gardens yield bounty
The Harvey column reports green crops, promising cotton, large garden yields, and households like Mrs. J. C. Davidson producing giant beets and 14 12 pound cabbages. Local events include B Y P U meeting with 13 visitors, plans for a Bethel cemetery supper on July 14, and a vocal class started by Bert Phillips. Several residents return, travel, or undergo medical care, with social dances cited and multiple visits among townsfolk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey
J. C. Davidson
Bethel
Bert Phillips
Madison County
George Davidson
Trapuato
Mexico
Bryan Hospital
Oliver
Benbow
Black
George
Telma Minkhart
Greenville
Lee Andrews
Benchley News Briefs Highlight Local Social Visits
July reports list visitors and guests in Benchley including Mr. and Mrs. Victor Henkle and son of El Paso with Mrs. Henkle's parents, J. L. Roberson. Ed Beal of Prospect joined townsfolk for a Saturday visit. The fourth of July saw Jesse Peyton and wife from Millican with Will Peyton's family. Miss Golda Faye Cameron of Houston spent a weekend with Miss Marguerite Peyton. William Peyton and wife accompanied by Miss Nannie Maye Moss of Sutton attended a Saturday dance. Miss Erlene and Mollie Barnett also noted in social recounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Effie Rice
James Peyton
Rosse
Peyton
Napoleon Sikes
Mumford
Charlie Merka
Benchley
Dave Williams
Beaumont
Mr. Bowman
Dee Bodenhammer
Clarence Franklin
Groesbeck
Franklin
S. H. Seale
John Haygood
Cameron
Jesse Miller
Ed Miller
Wheelock
George
Tom Burkhauster
Prichards
Moe Malik
Rosie Malik
Tabor
J. I. Brown
Eagle
Victor Henkle
el Paso
Henkle
J. L. Roberson
Ed Beal
Prospect
Jesse Peyton
Millican
Will Peyton
Golda Faye Cameron
Houston
Marguerite Peyton
William Peyton
Nannie Maye Moss
Sutton
Mises Erlene
Mollie Barnett
Steep Hollow Social Ties Mention Many Visitors
Steep Hollow readers note a flurry of visits as families from Houston Bryan Dallas and Dallas area drop in to spend weekends with local relatives including Mrs Worsham Mrs Thompson and Mr Parker. Several out of town guests extend their stays in the community and nearby households welcome kin and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steep Hollow
Plummer Worsham
Albert Worsham
Harland Miller
Lester Worsham
Houston
Edwin Bullock
Dee Worsham
Bryan
W. H. Worsham
Vernon Martin
Raymond Henry
Dallas
W. E. Moore
R. L. Foster
B. D. Foster
IL. Wilson
Thorndale
Roy Jones
Claude Thompson
Price
J. C. Thomson
Miss Lillian Barker and R. W. Siegert Wed in Bryan
At the home of Rev. W. J. Meads in Bryan the wedding took place at 3 o clock in the afternoon on Wednesday July 7. R. W. Siegert and Miss Lillian Barker were the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Barker
R. W. Siegert
W. J. Meads
Bryan
Lillian Bar
Local Couples Wed In Riverside Community
Ker daughter of Jeff Barker of Mesa Grimes county and Siegert daughter of a Riverside farmer united in marriage. They plan to reside in Brazos county. Both families are well regarded in this section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ker
Jeff Barker
Mesa
Grimes County
Brazos County
Mr. Siegert
Riverside
Sheriff Conlee Catches Mexican Wanted Burglary
Man uel Rodriguez a Mexican is jailed on burglary charges for breaking into Abe Kinnard s home eight miles south of Bryan and stealing a watch. Sheriff Jess Conlee traced him from College Station to Bryan and the watch was found on the suspect when captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conlee
Manuel Rodriguez
Abe Kinnard
Bryan
Jess Conlee
College Station
College Railroad
Will Henderson Suffers Ribs Injury After Fall With Horse
Will Henderson of Kurten was knocked from a horse and sustained one or two broken ribs in a Wednesday morning fall. He was riding to Kurten to fetch fruit jar rubbers for home canning tomatoes when the horse pitched him off. He is expected to be unable to work for one to two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Henderson
Kurten
Aged Darkey of Bryan A Soldier of Confederacy
Frank S. Sims a Black veteran aged 84 from North Bryan is described as a Confederate soldier in Co A Texas Cavalry 13th Regiment. Born October 14 1843 in Sumpter County Alabama he moved to Texas in 1852 and served from 1862, later living in Leon County and receiving a pension under Lon A. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank S. Sims
North Bryan
Confederacy
Co. A
Texas Cavalry
Jerome Black
Sumpter County
Alabam
Jesse Sims
Col
Milton Sims
Texas
Leon County
William
Jim
Jesse
Leroy
Sydney
Axom
Darky
Sims
Galveston
Red Cross
Millican Bend
Mansefield
Louisiana
Little Rock
Arkansas
Lon A. Smith
Eagle
Bryan
Carnegie Library
Dean of Men at TCU Dies After Five Months Illness
SAN AUGUSTINE July 7 A FE Day dean of men of Texas Christian University at Fort Worth died at his daughter's home Mrs Jessie Whitton of this place Monday night after a five month illness. Day was a prominent Texas educator for thirty years serving as superintendent of schools at Center Jefferson Garrison and San Augustine. He held degrees from Texas Christian University and Chicago University prior to joining TCU.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Augustine
A. FE. Day
Texas Christian University
Ft. Worth
Jessie Whitton
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Dallas News
Reliance
C. H. Mathis
Henderson
Rusk County
Eeeond
Jeti Chas
Fickey
Eagle Printing Company
Glersh Cloud
Hudson
Cl. Cloud
Petg
Methodist Society
Graham
Albert Payne Farm
Grant McDonald
Darkey
T.C.U
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