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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1929

Page

4

Twenty-five Years Ago In Fort Worth Unrest Grows

Reports from Fort Worth say a minor clash occurred Monday night between union and non union workers at the Swift and Armour packing plants. Both firms plan fourteen foot stockades for plant protection if violence arises. Various local residents were noted visiting Dallas and Bedias while national issues and a World’s Fair visit are also mentioned. The Brazos river dam contract at Waco has been let.

Massachusetts N. M. McDougal Maggie Willie Bedias Galveston News Hempstead William Jennings Bryan Democratic Party Hattie Burns Iola

Annual Rally I H Clubs 15 Big Success

The Brazos county 4-H Club rally ended with a park picnic under Sue Haswell Memorial Park trees. Over 100 youths enrolled, despite travel and revival service conflicts, with exhibits weaker due to wet weather and a busy season.

Brazos County C. L. Benson Lucy Given Sue Haswell Memorial Park Bryan Benson Miss Givens Bryan Daily Willy Bale Bryan Miller S. E. Eberstadt Chamber of Commerce H. Hét Williamson

Swimming Pool Needed At A and M for Students and Alumni

Ex students and supporters urge Texas A M College to build a larger swimming pool to serve the student body and enhance both physical and mental well being. They argue football revenues fund athletics and urge active backing from all who desire the institution’s future welfare.

Texas A. & M. College N Uth

Good Roads Mass Meeting in Brazos County urged for progress

Citizens of Brazos County are urged to attend a mass meeting to canvass sentiment for better roads and plan improvements. The article notes competing road efforts in East Texas and emphasizes civic duty to participate. It also references an aircraft incident near A M College and the growing need for a local airport.

Brazos County East Texas Ros County Whch Atte Ce

Early to bed and rise gives wealth and wisdom

A playful quip attributed to Nell Bentley notes that rising early fosters health and prosperity while sleeping till noon may leave one feeling like a millionaire.

Navasota Woman Pioneer Buried After Long Life in Grimes County

Navasota July 24 Mrs Sarah Ann Wasson died at 2 10 am Tuesday at age 73 12 days after birth in Grimes Prairie She was married to Frederick Wasson in 1876 and moved to Navasota in 1899 Survived by son R Q Wasson of Independence and several grandchildren including Gladys Farmer J D Quinn Jr and Velma Quinn Funeral was held at her home conducted by Dr J C Handy pastor of the First Methodist Church

Navasota Sarah Ann Wasson Grimes County South Laigatte Ettedt J. C. Handy First Methodist Church Grimes Prairie This County Robert McIntire Sarah Berryman McIntire Louisiana D. Saunders Marlin Sarah Ann MelIntire The Baptist Church First Baptist Church Frederick Wasson Wasson R. Q. Wasson Independence Gladys Farmer J. D. Quinn Jr W. W W. E. Farmer Jr Austin Earle Adair Helen Ivason Wasson Velma Quinn City

Father and Son Preachers Draw Large Audiences at First Baptist

Daniel Rosoff and his father Albert Rosoff spoke at First Baptist church on Sunday. Daniel, a former Jewish believer turned Christian, delivered a powerful testimony of conversion. Albert, 59, left the Metropolitan Opera to join evangelistic work and sang religious hymns including The Old Rugged Cross.

First Baptist Daniel Rosoff Albert Rosoff Metropolitan Opera Company

Eagle Classified Ad Promises Quick Results

A brief classified note in the Eagle advertises rapid outcomes for listings and notices. It emphasizes fast responses and easy placement for buyers and sellers seeking prompt service.

Eagle

Local Families Attend German Picnic and Visits

Prospect Mr and Mrs D J McDonald and family Ozelle attend a German picnic and enjoy a plentiful dinner. Mrs Elbert Williams and son visit Emmet Shefield area. Silas Reddings visits sisters E Sheffield and A W Rice. Reddings returns to San Angelo later this month as school grounds caretaker. Seeman and Weiser of Kurten inspect McDonald orchard seeking budding stock. Let home orchard move with dairy project. Camilla Meringél of Cameron Ranch visits Charley Merino. A W Rices sons Hill and Pitt with families visit, then return home. Emmett Sheffield and Silas Redding visit Houston Friday. Sam Nacodoche of Dallas visits Lee Depluma. Sam Toullos and Paul and Joe Potinello visit Houston Saturday night. D J McDonald and family visit daughter Mrs J M Sandell of Loma Walker county. Mr Sandell shows drive along paved road from Loma to Huntsville, a point Walker county residents take pride in.

D. J. McDonald Ozelle G. M. Terry Sam Tullous Luke Sam Corrobbo Elbert Williams Near Iola Emmet Sheffield Silas Reddings Mesdames E. Sheffield A. W. Rice Redding San Angelo Hill and Pitt Bell County Emmett Sheffield Silas Redding Houston Sam Nacodoche Dallas Lee Depluma Sam Toullos Paul Joe Potinello J. M. Sandell Loma Walker County Mr. Sandel Hunts Ville

Farm Notes on Pigs and Dairy Ticks in Brazos County

Elmer Murray reports his pigs crossed 60 pounds each after May 8 with a balanced ration from the Extension Service. Aug. B. Anderson notes the tick toll on a milk herd. J. A. Hicks reports cream sales of 211.80 from six cows in April to June. Joe Barnett sells 25 pounds of butter weekly from six cows. Farmers urge more reports on profitable dairy, poultry, and gardens boosted by barnyard manure.

Elmer Murray Extension Service Aug B. Anderson Mondvick Brazos County Benson J. A. Hicks A. J. Tabor Joe Barnett

Twenty Baptized After Revival at Reliance Church

The Reliance Baptist church held a revival closing with twenty candidates baptized by Rev. Brown. Attendance exceeded 300 for the service at College Station, with 240 B Y P U members present and strong weekday crowds. Brown notes record support and plans a revival at Cottonwood Baptist church starting today. his eighth in that location.

Reliance Baptist Church Baptist Church College Station Reliance Brown Cottonwood Baptist Church Rev. Brown

The Eagle Advertisements Offer Harvest Reaper Results

An advertising note for The Eagle highlights how ad placement yields results during harvest season, urging readers to choose their reaper service to attract sales.

Eagle

Ford and Chevrolet Switch Agencies In Harmony

The White Motor Company and the Wilson Motor Company announce a swap of agencies with both brands swapped between the two firms. The White organization will handle Ford and the Wilson operation Chevrolet, with service guaranteed at respective plants. Both firms keep current locations and add staff as needed. The move is presented as cooperative with mutual customers in view.

White Motor Company Wilson Motor Company White D. D. White Company Chevrolet Wilson Organization Chambers-Wilson Company Ford Wilson Company D. D. White L. P. Newton Norman Stewart Wilson

Brazos County Girls Shine as seamstresses in style revue

The style revue showcased unusual sewing skill by Brazos County girls. The event highlighted practical home craft talents in sewing and garment making, reflecting strong local traditions in home economics.

Brazos County

New Credits Granted to Consolidated School at A M College

The state department of education awarded three affiliation credits to the Consolidated school at A and M College. Credits are in mechanical drawing, shop work, and English history. Plans aim to expand mechanical drawing and shop work from one year to full three year courses. The new credits raise the college affiliated units to twenty three and a half.

State Department of Education A. and M. College H. R. Gross Eas College Consolidated School

Brazos Farmer W. G. Warren Died at 52

W G Warren aged 52 died at Bryan hospital Saturday night after illness of over three weeks. Funeral held Monday at 9 from McCulloch Dansby Chapel with Rev S Holloman presiding. Interment Harmony Cemetery in Burleson County. Survived by widow, three sons Clarence Warren Christensen Owen and Will Warren Bryan, and three daughters Mrs Q V McFarland Mumford Misses Ruby Emma Lee and Birdie Warren of Bryan.

W. G. Warren Bryan Hospital McCulloch-Dansby Funeral Rev S. Holloman College Avenue Baptist Church Harmony Cemetery Burleson County Caldwe Bryan Clarence Warren Christensen Owen Will Warren Q. V. McFarland Mumford Ruby Emma Lee Birdie Warren Bry

Bryan Summer School Commencement Friday Night

Commencement exercises for the Bryan summer school will be held Friday night July 26 at the high school auditorium. Hon. W. S. Barron, speaker of the House of Representatives, will deliver the address. The graduating class will include nine boys and girls.

Bryan W. S. Barron House of Representatives Austin

City approves building estimates totaling 9925.38

City commission yesterday approved 9925.38 in total estimates for city buildings. Mechamy Plumbing and Electrical Co. received 382.50 for school electricals and 170 for city hall gas. Wentzell and Wood supplied 4681.62 for Travis school, 3013.71 for Bowie school, and 1501.55 for city hall.

Mechamy Plumbing and Electrical Company City Hall Wentzell and Wood Travis Bowie

Mercury Climbs to Summer Heat All Week

Last week saw steady high temperatures with little variation as summer heat rose. Saturday produced the peak at 65 degrees with a low around 73 on several days, while no rainfall was recorded.

Mercury Meve N Bryan

Drillers Reach 2700 Feet at Carlos Well

The Carlos oil well near Pier W F Lawrence and M F E Wallace is down to 2700 feet in a fine sand shale. Drilling contracts require reaching 3000 feet with a decision on continuation unsettled. Dallas men show interest in the project.

Carlos Well Carlos Pier

East Texas Plans Annual Poultry Show

Dr. D H Reid of A and M College and C L Benson announce an East Texas Poultry Show to promote poultry raising and marketing. C C Teller of Henderson is president and Roger Davis of Longview is vice president of the organizing group. The first show will be held this autumn at a meeting at A and M College next Wednesday to determine place and date.

East Texas D. H. Reid A. and M. College C. L. Benson Palestine Cc. C. Teller Henderson Roger Davis Longview

Bricks Heaved at Negro Holiness Church Meeting

Mary Hornsby and Roxy Alston, African Americans, were fined in Justice McGee's court after a church meeting dispute. Archer City Chamber buys 26 registered animals for shipment from Michigan Indiana and Ohio. Crockett Chamber buys four registered Jersey bulls for its first bull circle.

Mary Hornsby Roxy Alston Archer City Chamber of Commerce Michigan Indiana Ohio Crockett Chamber of Commerce Crockett

Convent Sends Off Villa Maria Sisters in Kind Farewell

In a dusk of goodbyes the Mother Provincial guides the removal of the Villa Maria convent as the Sisters receive heartfelt gifts and warmth from friends. The farewell includes fine meals, snowy linen tables, silver service, and tokens of esteem from numerous individuals and local businesses.

Villa Maria T. K. Lawrence B. Clark Galveston James Rainey Robin Harrison Maggie Harris Joseph Kaplan Sam Palermo Jno A. Boriskie D. Mike David Reid George Stephan Mat Vitopil Robt. V. Armstrong Tyler Haswell Harry Estill E. H. Bertwim Tl. B. McDowell G. Sam Parker Robi. Roberts C. F. Moore Morris Schulman W. B. Fairman Ole Martinsen R. H. Ballerstadt W. B. Oliver R. B. Ehlinger A. L. Monderick A. M. Waldrop & Co Eugene Edge Webb Bros Bryan Nursery and Floral Co Tony Barcelona

Bryan Lions Hear Plans for County Road System Growth

The Bryan Lions Club hears a mass meeting plan to attract a 15 000 to 20 000 population in five years and to develop a top county road system. Travis Bryan chairs the chamber of commerce highway committee and citizens data group. C C Redding outlines Lone Star Gas Co territory and lines.

Bryan Howell Travis B. Bryan Chamber of Commerce Highway Committee Citizens Committee Merias Lamar Jones Henry Locke Lion C. C. Redding Lone Star Gas Company Community Gas Company W. FE. Leverkuhn W. S. Howell S. E. Eberstadt Morris Schulman W. E. Paulson Noah W. Dansby R. V. Armstrong

Worley Takes Charge of Bryan Steam Laundry

Albert S. Worley has purchased from Elon Stuart the Bryan Steam laundry and will assume control immediately. Worley, an experienced laundryman, was the founder of the Bryan laundry.

The Houston Post Bryan Albert S. Worley Elon Stuart Bryan Steam Laundry Mr. Worley

Gasoline Promo Offers Free Soda Water with Purchases

Beginning Monday July 29 and ending Monday night Aug 5 customers receive one quart of oil or 50 pounds of ice with every five gallons of gasoline or for each ten gallon purchase one case of soda water is free Bra zos Bottling Works at our new place Denena Building corner 22nd and Bryan Streets Phone 860

Brazos Bottling New Place Denena 22Nd Bryan

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