Letters Entered in Smith-Hughes Contest At Bryan
Commerce Contest notes 18 boys entered with judges including Col. Ike Ashburn S C Hoyle and A D Jackson. Three cash prizes of 15 10 and 5 offered for best letters about trip to State Vocational Agricultural Contest. Letters published in hometown papers. Entrants listed with their towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Smith-Hughes
Bryan Chamber of Commerce
Ike Ashburn
A. and M. Former Students Association
S. C. Hoyle
A. and
M. Extension Service
A. D. Jackson
M. Experiment Station
Jack Garrett
Athens
Julius Frani
del Rio
Everett
Irion
Silverton
Charles Pyles
Kress
Truett Shipley
Santa Maria
Travis Allen
Yoakum
Eddie Wyatt
Pearsall
J. B. Trussell
Mount Calm
S. P. Engelking
Sealy
George Hill
Fred Cowart
Robstown
Russell Clanton
Willis
Louis A. Sprain
Harper's Weekly 1861 Found By Bryan Fire Chief
Chief C E Jenkins of Bryan Fire Department possesses a copy of Harper's Weekly dated April 27 1861 from New York. The issue features a Fort Sumter bombardment Lincoln proclamation and Civil War news. The paper was found by Jenkins in the street near the Mattie Webb property and is valued for its historic interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Jenkins
Bryan
Harper’s Weekly
Journal of Civilization
New York
Eagle
Murdock Wilcox
F. L. Henderson
Mattie Webb
W. H. Lawrence
Bryan Telephone Company
Thomas Swearing
United States
Washington, D. C
Fort Sumpter
Abraham Lincoln
South
Miss Gladys Pinson Weds R O Brooke at First Baptist
Miss Gladys Pinson of DeQuincy Louisiana marries Mr R O Brooke a chemist at A and M College in a 2 PM ceremony at the First Baptist Church Bryan. Rev R F E Day officiates with Mrs KR Webb as organist and Miss Maude Brown as soloist. The couple will reside in Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Gladys Pinson
R. O. Brooke
A. and
M. College
R. FE. Day
Webb
Maude Brown
W. H. Pinson
DeQuincy
Bryan
Howell
A. and M. College
Miami
A and M. College
Brooke
Let The Eagle Handle Your Next Printing Order
Local printer The Eagle advertises printing services for orders of all sizes. The notice emphasizes quality and prompt turnaround for books posters and pamphlets.
Brazos County club notes praise oats and farm progress
Brazos County Extension notes praise sowing oats for winter grazing and early feed with reports of yields up to 100 bushels per acre. The piece highlights club work by Smetana members, future trips to Chicago and Washington, poultry disease prevention, and local farmers diversifying with pecans and potatoes while urging more feed crop planting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. and
M. College
Old Brazos County
Mother Earth
Smetane
James Siegert
Smetana Club
Smetana
Chicago
Washington
Washington, D. C
Sixth Week Court Jury List Report
The jury list for the sixth and final week of district court is set for duty next Monday at 9:00 AM. Names include C. A. Carson James House A. C. Thompson I. L. Mc Neeley E M Dodson J. W. Hicks and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
C. A. Carson
James House
A. C. Thompson
I. L. McNeeley
E. M. Dodson
J. W. Hicks
Cc. G. Wetter
J. T. Carroll
Jao. Kosarek
Joe Bond
S. E. Dunlap
Will Poindexter
Powell Winter
E E
L G N Special Rates for Sesqui Centennial Celebration
Special round trip fares via the L G N to Philadelphia in effect May 27 through September 30 with a thirty day limit. Liberal stopover privileges apply. See your L G N ticket agent for full particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L-G. N
Philadellhia
Singing Meet of The Lions Held Tuesday At Noon
The Lions Club held a noon singing program using a new Lions songbook led by J. Bryan Miller with pianist Mrs. Roy Danforth. President Rip Erskine shared smiles as the group enjoyed fellowship. Miller spoke about his Corpus Christi trip to address the Texas Municipalities Association. Officers for next year will be nominated at the next meeting. program committee includes W. W. Chambers, Tom Suther, and Mat Vitopil. Members present included J. Coulter Smith, Lamar Jones, Harry S. Edge, Geo. W. Griner, Willard Chambers, M. F. Vitopil, J. W. Hendricks Jr., W. B. Neeley, Henry Locke, M. M. Erskine, Mrs. M. M. Erskine, Ss. C. Hoyle, Pat Newton, and Mrs. Roy Danforth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
J. Bryan Miller
Roy Danforth
Rip Erskine
Lion Miller
Corpus Christi
Texas Municipalities Association
Erskine
Lion W. W. Chambers
Lion Tom Suther
Lion Mat Vitopil
J. Coulter Smith
Lamar Jones
Harry S. Edge
Geo. W. Griner
Willard Chambers
M. F. Vitopil
J. W. Hendricks, Jr
W. BE. Neeley
Henry Locke
M. M. Erskine
Ss. C. Hoyle
Pat Newton
Birthday Party for T A and G B Hensarling in Steep Hollow
A birthday family reunion was held Sunday at T A Hensarling’s home in Steep Hollow for brothers T A Hensarling 64 and G B Hensarling 59. About 75 relatives and friends attended, sharing baskets under oaks and enjoying a noon meal and songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Hensarling
G. B. Hensarling
Steep Hollow
Guy Dansby
Bryan
Noah Dansby
Claude Hensarling
Cameron
Fay Rogers
Wellborn
Philip Hensarling
Nell
Rae King
Jessie Myrtle Hensarling
Clara Hensarling
J. D. Moody
Piedmont
Ina May McGee
Goree Neeley
Bettie Williams
Malcolm Hensarling
Hearne
Mae Delle Hensarling
Bess Hensarling
Clara Terry
E. Gandy
J. L. Hensarling
T. A
Hensarling Family Groups Listed Across Multiple Texas Towns
A long list of Hensarling families and relatives is reported across Steep Hollow Wellborn Bryan Harvey and Stephenville with mentions of Moody Williams Cook Theron Holligan Buchanan and Howard Lee. The passage catalogs households including adults and children from several Texas communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baby
Bryan
Luther Holligan
Howard Lee
Wellborn
R. L. Buchanan
Silverton
John Buchanan
Geo
Buchanan
Bay Town
S. A. Buchanan
Waco
W. J. Coulter to Erect Modern Brick Fire-Proof Building
W. J. Coulter plans a brick fire-proof store and office building on the Minkert office lot west of the Telephone Office. The first floor will be a store with the second floor containing six offices. Front on 26th street will feature plate glass and large metal frame windows. Ground will be graded to curb, construction on steel concrete brick and glass only, within the fire limits, signaling a possible model for Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Coulter
Minkert
26Th Street
Bryan
Controversy at College Ends as Blayney Departs
Members of the board of regents gathered with C A Connell ee absent ill and others present at the college. Dr Carl W Dabney of Houston gave the graduation address as Austin College announced to Dr Blayney the honorary doctor of laws. Hubbard to take over as UT president elect today. The dispute centered on scholastic standards and faculty degree requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bers
Board of Regents
C. A. Connelee
Eastland
Blayney
Hugh Nugent Fitzgerald
Dallas
Lee Joseph
San Antonio
E. P. Turner
Sallie B. Capps
Fort Worth
J. W. Degan
Denton
Carl W. Dabney
Houston
University of Cincinnati
Dabney
Austin College
Hubbard
Fitzgerald
L. H. Hubbard
University of Texas
Brazos County CMS Quota Increased Prompting Quick Action
Marvin J. Birdwell announced a slight increase in the Eighth Corp Area quota for Citizens' Military Training Camps in Brazos County. The opportunity offers 30 days of free outdoor training, with accepted applicants sent to the Galveston Camp. interested youths should apply at once via Birdwell in Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin J. Birdwell
Military Training Camps Association
Brazos
Eighth Corp
Uncle Sam
Galveston
Bryan
Rain Brings Warm Shower to Reliance Crops and Gardens
Reliance report notes farmers welcome rain as a warm shower hits crops and gardens. Local activity includes Mrs. Geo Jones visiting Brazos Bottom, J E Bullock and Chas Hartsfield business and social visits, a funeral for a drowned relative, and a 19 pound blue cat caught on a fishing trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle
Reliance
Geo. Jones
Brazos Bottom
Clarence Saxon
J.E. Bullock
Elmer Bullock
Steep Hollow
Chas. Hartsfield
Bryan
A. M. Hartsfield
J. J. Merka
Lee Krolczyk
W. J. Riley
Lige Lindsey
Billy Risinger
W.H. Bullock
B. L. Risinger
J. T. Cross, Jr
Tabor
Miss Bertha Beal Returns From Houston Visit
Miss Bertha Beal returns after a two week stay with her sister Mrs. E. M. Boggs and family in Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Beal
Houston
E. M. Boggs
Shirock School Closes After Evening Program
June 2 report details Shirock School ending exercises held Wednesday May 26 at 2 pm. Teachers Mrs. J M Marten and Miss Edna Hopper directed primary and grammar plays with student participants and songs led by Mrs. McIntosh. Health diplomas awarded by Mr. Chaney, program ended with America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shriock
Shirock
J. M. Marten
Edna Hopper
D. C. MclIntosh
Johnnie Atkins
Charlie Dominik
Victoria Dominik
Elsie Turek
Hugo Krenek
Clarice Royder
Vernon McCulloch
Lucile Sebesta
Louil Todd
Cecila Vavra
Louis
John Dominik
Miss Hopper
Jewel Gandy
Mryde Lloyd
Jerome Kulak
Elizabeth Zak
Liddie Zak
McIntosh
Juanita
Blue Bells
Scotland
Santa Lucia
Chaney
Ella Bandelin
America
C. H. Winkler
E. W. Chaney
J. F. Lloyd
A. J. Gandy
Frankie Mae Krenek
T. H. Krenek
A. J. Tabor
Clara Burkhalter
Mattie Rosprim
Mamie Todd
Helen Turek
J. M. Martin
A. P. Tabor
Dick Conner
D. C. McIntosh
Boone Prairie News Roundup Makes Cotton Work Stand Still
Special to the Eagle reports community notes from Boone Prairie on June 2. Residents visit relatives in Waco Abilene San Marcos and West Texas while students Bremond High School and area families spend weekends at home. Bible class attendance is strong and a yard work day at West Boone Christian church is planned with a 6 o clock lunch. Mrs. Lee Dowdy remains seriously ill in Waco hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle
Boone Prairie
Ollie McDaniel
Estelle Rogers
Post Oak
Wylie
Cleo
Myrtle Carter
Waco
Artie Milner
Theo
Skipper
Duck Creek
Velma
Bertha Reynolds
Clara Derrick
Lucinda
Clara Mae Baker
Virgie
Johnnie Sue Allee
Raymond Richardson
Julian Allee
Nora Lee Dowdy
Abilene
Carter Dowdy
Alton Reins
Bremond High School
Nellie Duncan
San Marcos
Jim Wood
Ed Bray
Ruby Conner
Prairie Grove
Leona Bray
Henry Ellison
Pettyway
Ed Baker
Ennis Poland
J. T. McDanial
J. E. Ellison
Grady
Elvin Cooper
Roselle Merryman
Howard Bray
Edgar Wood
Eunice
Lois Baker
Clara
E. D. Cockrum
Franklin
Harry Ellison
Raymond Baker
Tom McDanial
Lee Reddin
Albert Carty
West, Texas
Eunice Baker
George Johnson
Post Cap
W. Mitchell
John Henry Mitchell
Koasse
Elwin Brown
H. W. Mitchell
West Boone Christian Church
Lee Dowdy
Waco Hospital
Coach Bender Writes of His Work In Denver
Coach J R Bender of the A and M College athletic staff in Denver UMPlring in the Western League sends a note home about sightseeing and missing Texas. A Rocky Mountain News clipping features Bender as a former Nebraska football star and popular umpire whose Denver assignments meet with fan approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coach Bender
Denver
Texas
J. R. Bender
A. and M. College
Bender
Rocky Mountain News
John Bender
University of Nebraska
Cuykendall Returns From Texas Fishing Vacation
H D Cuykendall and Robert Phillip of the Bryan Eagle return from a weeklong fishing trip to Lake Kemp and Llano River area in North Texas. They traveled via Abilene Coleman Brownwood Mason and San Antonio, visiting Fort Sam Houston and local newspapers, then home by Brazos River area after fuel scares and detours due to floods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Phillip
H. D. Cuykendall
The
Bryan Eagle
North Texas
Kemp
Olney
Seymour
Brazos River
Lake Kemp
Llano
Cuykendall
Abilene
Haskell
Anson
Coleman
Brownwood
Mason
White
Llano River
San Antonio
Fredericksburg
Chas. H. Campbell
Fort Sam Houston
Engineer
8Th Corps
Bob McNeil
la Grange
Schultz
Seguin
Luling
Schulenbereg
Brenham
Navasota
Old Washington
Phillips
Fishing trip yields big catch on Brazos water
Report notes anglers caught two six pound blue catfish and eight or ten gaspar gons in the Brazos during the trip. The party learned there are as good things at home as abroad and returned to the section to enjoy more fishing. Questions suggested for in-person details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos
Kings Highway News Briefs and Social Notes
The Kings Highway community reports pleasant weather and good crop prospects. Miss Sybil Lewis returns from Huntsville and leaves for summer study on June second. G A Nash and daughters Jet tie and Minnie Nash drive to Hearne. Minnie Nash visits relatives in Hearne and Bill Nash and family visit Kings Highway. George Powers and son Jim Powers stay with Mr and Mrs M Corgie. Jettie and Minnie Nash visit Sybil Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kings’ Highway
Sybil Lewis
Huntsville
G. A. Nash
Jettie
Minnie Nash
Hearne
Bill Nash
George Powers
Jim Powers
M. Corgie
District Court Convictions Hit Two to Five Year Terms
In district court Tuesday two defendants were sentenced for liquor and robbery offenses. Bill Jericho, a negro, received two years for unlawful possession of intoxicating liquor for sale. Marshall Glover, a negro restaurant operator on North Main Street, was given five years for robbery. A separate murder trial began with a 60 juror panel for State of Texas vs John Hightower, charged with killing his son in law at LG Depot in June 1924. The case had previous proceedings in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Jericho
Marshall Glover
North Main Street
State of Texas
John Hightower
LG. N. Depot
Appeals court orders new trial over convict witness
Criminal Appeals reversed the case and sent it back for a new trial after a convict testified, though his status was unknown at the time. Jerry Shorter testified. the pardoned man later regained citizenship and voting rights, and a new state act now allows convicts to testify. The original sentence was 15 years. This is the only case on the docket today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Shorter
Neff
Political Announcements for July Democratic Primaries
Voter notices list candidates for the 26th Legislative District and county offices. Names include W. S. Barron, Mrs. Mattie C. Hall, Roy Montgomery, Tom E. Taylor, H. O. Ferguson, Clyde F. Goen, Julius M. Barron, J. M. Ferguson, D. J. McDonald, J. W. McCrary Jr., A. S. McSwain, Elmer M. Dodson, Jess Conlee, Jim H. Reed, W. E. Neeley, C. M. Risinger, Guy F. Boyett, John Sabo, Emmett Holland, F. F. Regmund, J. T. Maloney, and J. M. Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Barron
Mattie C. Hall
Roy Montgomery
Tom E. Taylor
H. O. Ferguson
Clyde F. Goen
Julius M. Barron
A. S. McSwain
Elmer M. Dodson
Jess Conlee
Jim H., Reed
W. E. Neeley
C. M. Risinger
Guy F. Boyett
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Commerce
Brazos County
C. L. Beam
Bessie Nemec
R. J. Dunn
College
Poultry Association
Victor Boriskie
Golden Rule
Charley Locke
Charlie Locke
Locke
Kurten
W. W. Plasters
Madison County
C. C. Selecman
Edge
Bankers and Progress
Colonel Ousley
Sudan
Hensarlings
C.M.T.C
Baptist Church
W. H. Buchanan
Roy S. Holloman
W. F. Odom
J. J. Pipkin
R. E. Day
Southern Baptists
Kings Highway
J. M. Ferguson
D. J. McDonald
J. W. McCcrary, JR
John Sabo
Emmett Holland
F. F. Regmund
J. T. Maloney
J. M. Moore
Chiropractic
Cliff Bowen
National Bank Bidg
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