Winners in State Living Room Contest Announced Today
Miss Bertha L. Page of LeWard and Mrs. C. F. Peteet of Hazleton won first place in classes 1 and 2 at the fourth state living room contest held by the Extension Service and Semi-Weekly Farm News at Texas A M College. Cash prizes ranged 50 25 and 15 with district winners earning 10 and 5.=
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Bertha L. Page
LeWard
Jackson County
C. F. Peteet
Hazleton
Harrison County
Extension Service
Farm News
Dallas
Texas A. & M. College
Bernice Claytor
Dawson County
Vera Howard
Bonita
Montague County
W. P. Toland
Georgetown
Williamson County
Con
Stage Big Rodeo Thursday at Forrest Field Bryan
Harvey men active for a Thursday night rodeo at Forrest Field led by the Stephen F. High School athletic council fundraiser. Seven events include steer riding calf roping bronc riding cow milking and races with prizes from 1 to 5 dollars. Parade on Main Street at 6 30 p m precedes the rodeo with Bryan Community Band directing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest Field
Bryan Hi
Harvey
Stephen F. — High School Athletic Council
Main Street
Bryan
Henry Locke
Death Valley
Ghost
Blind Tony
F. D
W. S. Barron
Bud Mills
A. C. Williams
Difficult Feat Of Swimming by Girl from Bryan
Miss Lucy Parks daughter of Mr and Mrs E F Parks will return to Bryan after a Galveston visit. She passed the senior Red Cross swimming and life saving test last week and swam five miles to join the Tri Five Club in five hours from 4 am to 9 am at Murdocks bath house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Parks
E. F. Parks
Bryan
Galveston
Red Cross
Murdock
Lucy
Houston
Mrs. O. J. Parks
Early pullet feeding key to profitable egg production
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station expert R M Sherwood told farmers that pullets must mature before laying to avoid unprofitable early production. He advised a well balanced grower feed low in animal protein, clean range, shade, water, and specific additives like cottonseed meal, bone meal, bran, and grain, plus vaccination at 10 to 12 weeks and parasite control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
R. M. Sherwood
Poultry Husbandry Division
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station
Sherwood
Injured Local Woman Still Confined to Bed
Mrs. F. W. Hensel remains bedbound after a weekend auto crash that occurred as the Hensel family traveled to San Antonio and Old Mexico for a vacation. Mr. Hensel from San Antonio says she likely cannot rise for another week. She escaped serious injuries but suffers from bruises and shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
F. W. Hensel
Hensel
San Antonio
Old Mexico
The Eagle Offers Cash for Clean White Cotton Rag
Local purchase bulletin states The Eagle will pay cash for clean white cotton rag. The notice requests residents to bring their rags to exchange for money.
Texas plans limit on cotton acreage to curb oversupply
McDonald outlines a proposed Texas law to set annual caps on cotton planted per farm between November 1 and 10, aiming to diversify crops, promote soil fertility, and align with similar measures in other states. He warns that without action, overproduction harms prices and soil health while urging government support and education. The program includes terracing talks and notes 250 plus youths in a state short course with county participation across grain, beef, poultry, dairy, swine, and sheep contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bers
Texas
McDonald
America
Association For Increased Uses of Cotton
State Department of Agriculture
Department
William J. Tucker
State Game, Fish and Oyster Commission
A. F. Lever
Federal Farm Board
Howell Couple Announces Paris Vacation Plans
Messages from Mr and Mrs W S Howell of Paris France state they are spending this week in Brussels and visiting points of interest in Holland. An Eagle want ad is noted.
University dean rebukes fashion trends for women
Miss Abbey S. Mayhew, dean of women at the University of Wisconsin, condemns the Peek-a-boo waist tight lacing and petticoats. She favors gymnasium style dress for future freedom and notes Kors like costumes may appear within a century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Wisconsin
Abbey S. Mayhew
University
Miss Mayhew
Prenuptial Gift Shower Honors Miss Watthuber
Miss Annie Watthuber was honored with a prelunary gift shower at the Watthuber home south of College after a visit to Snook. Hosts Mesdames Opersteny and Elbrich organized the event with a barbecue supper and a large group of relatives and friends in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Watthuber
Frank Jakubic
Sneok
Antone Watthuber
A. J. Operstein
Frank Elbrich
Watthaber
Snook
Mesdames V. J. Boriskie
B. J. Zubic
F. Zubik
Chas Schwartz
Wm. Turek
Luke
Lawn Supper Honors Archibald Visitors at Reynolds Home
Dr and Mrs Reynolds hosted a lawn supper Friday at College to compliment Mr and Mrs W W Archibald and their daughter Jean Marie and son Stanley from Terra Haute Ind They were guests for a fortnight in the home of Prof and Mrs Chas N Shepardson The gathering included many local residents and guests in festive games and decorations with zennias and greens indicating sociable hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Reynolds
College
W. W. Archibald
Jean Marie
Stanley
Terra Haute
Ind
Chas. N. Shepardson
Wea
Cernnt
Zennias
Architald
Beses
Reynolds
Spardsog
Isses Mildred Horton
Minnie Mae Grubbs
Bennie Campbell
Bess Edwards
Mamie Lee Hayden
Chas. Finley
W. T. Carter
W. W. Lassiter
Bride and Groom Visit Here for Short Course Week
A. B. Conner and wife host on their lawn for visitors at A and M College during the annual Farmers Short Course. Experiment Station staff, substations staff, distinguished guests and speakers attend. Hosts M. R. Beniley and wife plan a buffet supper at Bryan Country Club. Notables include Lucy Parks returning from Galveston and Houston and the Hall couple from Beaumont visiting. Informal luncheon honors Dr. and Mrs. F. A. Buechel of Austin at the Sherwood home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Conner
A. Jand M. College
Conner
Texas
M. R. Béniley
Bryan Country Club
A. and M. College
Gilmer Hall
Beaumont
Sherwood
F. A. Buechel
Austin
D. H. Reid
R. M. Sherwood
Dr. Buechel
Reid
Miss Sandstedt Hosts Dancing and Bridge for Youth
Miss Jean Sandstedt entertained a small group of boys and girls at her parents home in College Friday evening with bridge and dancing as the feature diversions. A refreshment course was served after the initial social hour. Guests included Bennie Marie Marburger Mollie Sendricks Ruby Louise Brooks Tyler Lois Spell and Tommy Powell G. J. Summers and Carl Hampton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Sandstedt
C. E. Sandstedt
Miss Sandstedt
Bennie Marie Marburger
Mollie Sendricks
Ruby Louise Brooks
Tyler
Lois Spell
Tommy Powlell
G. J. Summers
Carl Hampton
Sorghums Prove Superior To Corn For Plains Agriculture
At a Texas Farmers' Short Course lecture D L Jones of Texas A and M Sub Station No 8 at Lubbock argued corn is unsuitable as the Plains chief grain and pure line grain sorghums, introduced from Africa, offer better adaptation. He described steps to purify varieties, organize seed distribution through county agents, and legal moves enabling the State Plant Board to supervise growing and ensure seed quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Plains
Texas
Africa
D. L. Jones
Texas Agricultural Experiment
Lubbock
Farmers and Ranchers
Texas A. and
M. College
State Plant Board
Dairying expert distinguishes two types and systems
Prof. Charles N. Sheppardson of Texas A and M outlines two types of dairying at the Farmers' Short Course. The commercial dairy farm sells milk for retail and supports large inputs, while the farm dairying type treats the cow as part of a balanced farm program, using milk for domestic use, employment, and soil fertility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Charles N. Shepardson
Texas A
M. College
Homemakers Learn New Home Planning Method
Dan Scoates of Texas A and M spoke to rural homemakers on The Game of Planning a Home. He urged starting with family needs and room counts, then testing layouts to fit those needs using analyzed house shapes and room-box demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Texas
Dan Scoates
Agricultural Engineering Department
Texas A. and
M. College
Farmers
Mr. Scoates
Scoates
Prosperity in agriculture urged by Farm Board advocate
A. F. Lever, Farm Board staffer and Smith Lever Act author, told the Farmers Short Course at Texas A and M College that prosperity will not return until agriculture balances production finance and distribution. He warned farmers to cooperate with the Farm Board to prevent surpluses and emphasized cotton belt self sufficiency and the need to strengthen the sector through prudent policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
A. F. Lever
Federal Farm Board
Columbia
D. C
General Assembly
Thne
Texas A
M. College
Lever
Farm Board
B. Martin
Extension Service
Cotton Belt
B.V. D
Fort Worth
Py Ithe
A. and M
Texas Lumbermen's Association
Texas
Texas Beekeepers
Otto Mackensen
Warren Whitcomb, Jr
K. K. Robbins
Milam County
H. B. Montgomery
Cuero
M. N. Marts
R. V. Miller
Austin
State
Seed and‘Plant Board
W. H. Cuningham
Rochester
The
Grain Sorghum Breeders Association
Notable Texas Seed and Plant Board Leaders Named
John D. Rogers of Navasota heads the Texas Certified Cotton Seed Breeders Association. D L Jones oversees Substation No 9 at the Texas Experiment Station. J R Quinby runs Substation No 12 at Chillicothe. Dr E P Humbert chairs the state seed and plant board. R K E Karper serves as vice director of the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Rogers
Navasota
Texas Certified Cotton Seed Breeders Association
D. L. Jones
Nnc
Texas Experiment Station
J. R. Quinby
Chillicothe
E. P. Humbert
State ‘Seed and Plant Board
R. K E. Karper
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station
Former Students See Fellow Put Out From Lunch
At the twenty second annual Farmers Short Course a Texas A and M former students luncheon briefly ejected Caesar Dutch Honan Bren ham county agent for levity during a talk. County agents carried him out. others spoke, including D W Carlton and J B Thomas. Resolutions wished Dean Charles Puryear a speedy recovery from illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Hahn
D. W. Carlton
New Texas Aggie Athletic Business
J. B. Thomas
B. E. McQuillen
Madison Bell
John Reid
R. ¥. Dickson
San Antonio Reports First Crimeless Night in Years
San Antonio marked a crime free night for the first time in more than seven years, as residents reflected on improved safety conditions and local policing efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Prominent locals mingle during Texas college week
Mainly About Folks notes visits and trips of Bryan residents and guests. Dowling returns from Houston and Galveston with William Johnson. Verna Taylor and Mrs. Andrews visit sister in San Antonio. The Short Course brings McGee Leveland and other visitors to Bryan. several families host guests on College Road and nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Cowan
Childress
Mae Sanders
Mt ‘Itt
M. College
Sanders
Cowan
A. Wieder Dowling
Houston
Galveston
Bryan
William Johnson
Verna Taylor
Chas. Andrews
Leroy Birdwell
San Antonio
W. T. McGee
Leveland
W. H. Darrow
McGee
Hockley County
Mary Sanders
Temple
H. E. Randolph
Randolph
College Road
Olin Sanders
John Frank Womble
Austin
Joe Kelly Butler
Erin Royall
Catherine
Marjory Smith
Tom Smith
George MacGregor
Dallas
H. C. Fulgham
Henry
Jackson
Miss
Morris Schulman
Palace and Queen Theaters
J. H. Evetts
Corsicana
Southern Pacific Lines
J. E. Stanford
Starksville
State Agricultural College
T. A. Adams
Alvie
R. S. Marshall
Rev. Marshall
First Methodist Church
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nell Bentley
Ethel Hutson
Texas Railroad Commission
Watthuber
Mrs. Reynolds
Edna Earl Bethea
Mildred Frances John
Associated Press
Dell Harbaugh
Chicago
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