Rains Bring Expected Benefit as Texas Enters Growing Season
The Bryan Weekly Eagle notes widespread rainfall in Texas ships hope for a safer drought outlook and a lean harvest. It cites Texas cottonseed products totaling about 60 million dollars yearly and recalls older views of cottonseed as cow feed. The paper praises the Legislature for defeating a Wood higher education board plan, arguing Texas already has too many boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Wood Higher Education Board
Bryan Town Attracts Tourists With Global Ambitions
Bryan aims to boost tourism as residents plan summer trips to Alaska and the Holy Lands. Local officials promote the Sue Haswell Memorial Park to encourage world connections and increased community recreation. Joao de Barros’ endurance record in trans Atlantic flight is noted as a benchmark among aviators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Alaska
Holy Lands
Chamberlain
Lindbergh
Joao de Barros
Jahu
Genoa
Pernambuco
Modern youth defended by Lady Armstrong praise
Lady Armstrong of the British consul general's welfare staff notes the modern girl shows greater piety than earlier generations. Her long career in welfare work underscores a high compliment to contemporary young women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Armstrong
Rockefeller Seeks Golf Victory At Lakewood Course
John D. Rockefeller, once tied to oil wealth, shows renewed interest in golf. Frustrated by a 54 at his Pocantico Hills course, he returns to his Lakewood home to try breaking the jinx and reclaim a winning edge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Rockfeller
Pocantico Hills
Lakewood
N. J
Moody defeats set back as Texas Senate blocks civil service bill
The Texas Senate votes down Dan Moody s civil service bill in a setback for the governor. The piece questions whether political merit or demerit influenced the vote and hints that Texas may not be ready for government efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Moody
Senate
Texas
Cotton grower pioneer Robert Gibson dies at 92 in Dallas
Tangible Texas scale shown as new cotton bale made in South Texas while North Texas plants continue. Robert Gibson, longtime secretary of the Interstate and Texas State Cotton Seed Crushers Association, dies at Dallas at age 92 after a lifelong career in the cotton industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Robert Gibson
Interstate and
Texas State Cotton
Dallas
Calles Death of Wife Sparks Sympathy and Peace Efforts
The text notes public sympathy for President Calles over his wife's death and his cooperative stance with Kellogg and U S diplomats on Mexico peace. It also reports a June 6 mass meeting in Austin to discuss seven proposed constitutional amendments and urges informing citizens to ensure informed adoption in Texas elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calles
Mexico
Kellogg
House of Representatives
Austin
House
Texas
Democratic Party
King Cotton Crowned King Again In Rio Grande Valley
The article lauds cotton’s rising market as the Rio Grande Valley sees early bales and Texas eyes a prosperous fall. It argues cotton yields and prices will rise, praises farmer resilience, and urges self reliance over government relief, ending with hail to King Cotton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Cotton
Rio Grande Valley
Texas
South
Allen Military Academy Band Captivates Galveston Crowd
Fifty students under E A Lightfoot of the Allen Military Academy the Lions Clubs of Texas official band performed popular marches and classical pieces for hundreds at Menard Park Galveston. The group touring the Gulf Coast will visit Alvin League City and Texas City after brief Gaido's dinner outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston News
E. A. Lightfoo
Allen Military Academy
Bryan
Lions Clubs of Texas
Gaido’s
Barron Atkins Wedding Held at Rock Prairie
Sunday, June 5, at the home of Miss Atkins's parents in Rock Prairie, Miss Elizabeth Atkins wed Mr. P. L. Barron Jr of Bryan. Rev. Roy S. Holloman officiated. The couple will reside in Bryan, with an apartment at Mrs. H. Kernale’s east 24th street home. A full account appears in The Eagle society columns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Atkins
Rock Prairie
Elizabeth Atkins
P. L. Barron, Jr
Bryan
Roy S. Holloman
J M Conaway Body Brought Home After Train Accident
The body of J. M. Conaway arrived home Sunday following a train accident that occurred late Saturday afternoon. The death is reported as resulting from the crash. Funeral arrangements are pending.
Funeral Held For Jodie M Conaway At Reliance
The body of Jodie M Conaway who died after a Saturday accident near Millican was brought to Bryan Sunday night. Funeral services were held at 10 o clock Monday morning at Reliance Cemetery with Rev Roy S Holloman conducting at the church and Masonic Lodge of Kurten in charge at the grave. He is survived by his widow mother Mrs John Conaway and sister Miss Ella Conaway of Reliance, three brothers Will T Conaway of Reliance Jackson Conaway of Iola Grimes County John Conaway Jr of Houston and a married sister Mrs J W Crenshaw of Reliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jodie M. Conaway
Houston
Sunbeam
Band
T. C. Railroad
Conaway
Millican
Bryan
Reliance Cemetery
Roy S. Holloman
Masonic Lodge
Kurt
Sunday Not As Hot As Week’s Peak Heat
Sunday reached a maximum of 92 degrees, cooler than the week’s hottest day. The chart lists daily highs and lows with values like 95 77 and 96 70, among others, reflecting a trend of strong heat during the period.
Buchanan Family Attends 82nd Birthday Dinner in Navasota
Mr. and Mrs. A W Buchanan and others joined Mrs. Laura Gooch in Navasota to honor Mrs. John McCorquodale on her eighty second birthday. Family members from Bryan Houston and area attended a noon lunch with an 82 candle cake and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Buchanan
A. J. Buchanan
M. G Buchanan
Navasota
Laura Gooch
John McCorquodale
John MecCorquodale
M. B. Buchanan
Bryan
Ed Lee Stacy
Robert H. Herndon
Ernest Schawe
Houston
Davis Broach Wedding Sunday
Miss Velma Broach sister of Mrs. J L Linton Robertson and long-time Bryan resident wed James A. Davis of Big Springs in a June 3 service at the First Methodist church in Navasota officiated by Rev A Goodwin. The couple toured Houston and Galveston before visiting Bryan and plan to reside in Shreveport Louisiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Velma Broach
J. Linton Robertson
James A. Davis
Big Springs
Navasota
Rev
A. Goodwin
Houston
Galveston
Shreveport
Louisiana
Bryan
Piano manufacturer offers sample uprights and grands in Bryan area
Old established piano maker has on hand a sample lot of uprights players and grands near Bryan. All are new and offered cheap for cash or on reasonable terms to responsible parties. Write for full information stating piano type of interest. Factory representative here only a short time. P. O. Box 4083 Houston Texas.
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Bryan
P. O
Houston
Texas
East Texas Chamber Elects New Officers and Directors
At Tyler the East Texas Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting. E H Astin 99 of Bryan and Knox Lee 08 of Marshall were named to the board, both continuing after strong service. Astin, a Bryan banker and Aggie leader, heads city interests and supports the College. Lee, VP and GM of East Texas Public Service Co, is noted as a rising utility executive in the Southwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Astin
Knox Lee
East Texas C. of
Tyler
Bryan
Marshall
Ervin H. Astin
City National Bank
Brazos Valley
East Texas Public Service Company
Tom Raysor Wins Distinction for Excellent Writings
Tom Raysor son of Dr and Mrs P M Raysor has earned recognition from Johns Hopkins University Baltimore for his writings and received a graduate fellowship He will begin work in the early spring The Guggenheim Fellowship also places him among 37 Americans awarded the grant for outstanding scholarship while he and his wife are in London working on Coleridge research
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Raysor
P. M. Raysor
John’s Hopkins University
Baltimore
Raysor
London
England
Colridge
Guggenheim
Guggenheim Committee
United States
Bryan
Johns Hopkins University
Brazos County Health Board Endorses Rural Dental Survey
The Brazos County Public Health Board met in June and reviewed an April May nurse’s report showing an active schedule. A state sent colored nurse Adaline aided a rural health center. A dental survey covered almost all rural schools with 1259 children examined and 69 free of dental issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Health Board
Brock
Bandelin
Manning Lawless wedding in Kurten home ceremony
Sunday at the Manning Lawless wedding, Nellie wless and Marvin Manning tied in matrimony at the bride’s Kurten home. Rev C B Thompson officiated with Roe Stewart as maid of honor, Frederick Odom as best man, and Gussie Odom singing Lohengrin. The decor featured pink and white oleanders and honeysuckle arch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelliewless
Marvin Manning
Sillsbee
Miss Lawless
W. J. Lawless
Kurten
Rev
C. B. Thompson
North Zulch
Roe Stewart
Howe
Frederick Odom
Gussie Odom
Brazos County Leaders Praise Roads and College Budget
Brazos County officials led by J Webb Howell praised the roads between Bryan and Houston after a Chamber meeting. Dr T O Walton reported the A and M College budget includes two new dormitories and a library building awaiting governor approval. preparations for a Goodwill Trip and entertainment plans for the Allen Academy band were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Bryan
Houston
J. Webb Howell
Chamber of Commerce
T. O. Walton
A. and
M. College
Dan Moody
San Antonio
A. and M. College
D. L. Wilson
Allen Academy
Texas
Lee J. Rountree
Entertainment Committee
J. N. Dulaney
Sam E. Eberstadt
J. D. Martin
F. C. Bolton
Jnc
W. S. Howell
A. M. Waldrop
W. F. Gelber
W. S. McCulloch
Mrs
Mrs. D. S. Buchanan Hosts Missionary Society Meeting
Mrs. D. S. Buchanan newly elected president of the Woman's Missionary Society at First Christian church hosted the Monday meeting at her east 29th street home. Despite heavy rain, attendees enjoyed reports, Bible lesson, devotions, talks, and a social hour with nut ice cream and angel food. Notables present included Mrs. Anna Manley and Mrs. J. E. Dishman among others, with visitors Mrs. H. C. Radford and Mrs. H. B. Aden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. S. Buchanan
Woman’s Missionary Society
First Christian Church
East 29Th Street
LeRoy Davison
J. E. Dishman
Frank McGee
G. E. Adams
A. F. Ainsworth
W. R. Scott
Mesdames
Anna Manley
Guy P. Bittle
Byron All
Texas Groups Win Gold Star at National PTA Convention
The Consolidated School at A.M. and five Texas associations submitted merit scrapbooks to the National Congress of Parents and Teachers in Oakland California. The Texas books received the convention's highest award, a gold star, announced by Mrs. James Loving state treasurer of the Texas Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teacher Associations who returned home Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagamore Hill
Parent-Teacher Association
Fort Worth
Girl Scout Mothers’ Club
Austin
A. and M. Consolidated
College Sation
Brady
National Congress of Parents and Teachers
Oakland
California
James Loving
Texas Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teacher Associations
Texas
Miss Louise Weddington Visits San Antonio Guest of Sue Cunningham
Miss Louise Weddington enjoys a delightful visit in San Antonio as she stays with Miss Sue Cunningham. The social call highlights their hospitality and local events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Weddington
San Antonio
Sue Cunningham
Pageant Film To Be Made Of The Crowning Of Josephine
A moving picture will be filmed of the entire musical pageant The Crowning of Josephine staged Friday June 10 at 7 30 pm in Sue Haswell Memorial Park to benefit the Park Fund. All participants including the king queen royal attendants dancers singers and drillers will be in the film. The movie will later be shown in Bryan with each participant slated to view themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine
Sue Haswell
Park Fund
Bryan
Former Bryan Man Visits Relatives Here
Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Mike and family from Kansas City are visiting Aunt Rosa Stubenrauch in Bryan. The Mike family, longtime Bryan residents, enjoy seeing changes since their last visit 13 years ago and plan another Bryan stop before returning home. The group traveled by auto and son-in-law Mr. Mike works in Kansas City in the insurance business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Houston
Bryan
Mike
Kansas City
Edge Attends Fort Sam Houston ROTC Camp
John H. Edge of this city, a Texas A and M student, reported to the ROTC camp at Fort Sam Houston Texas on May 31 1927 for a six week military training course. Major John E. Sloans camp commander addressed the group. Edge is assigned to Company A Infantry unit and is the son of I H Edge of Bryan Texas.
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John H. Edge
Texas A. and
M. College
Reserve Officers Training Corps
Fort Sam Houston
Texas
John E. Sloans
Edge
I H. Edge
Bryan
Mrs Dunlap Dies in Beaumont Home Visit
Mrs Dunlap dies Sunday night at her daughter’s Beaumont home. The death occurred at the residence as immediate family mourns the loss. Funeral arrangements are announced by the family.
Death Notice of Mrs. F. L. Dunlap in Beaumont
Mrs. F L Dunlap 75 died Sunday night June 5 at Braymont after a long illness. The Brazos County resident, born in Mississippi, leaves three sons S H Dunlap Houston Will Dunlap Somerville Sidney Dunlap Denver and two daughters Mrs W E Sampson Beaumont and Mrs S Gainer Beaumont. Funeral Monday at four from the Sampson home Beaumont Cemetery.
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F. L. Dunlap
Braymont
Bryan
Dunlap
Brazos County
W. E. Sampson
Beaumont
Mississippi
Texas
Old Millican
S. H. Dunlap
Houston
Will Dunlap
Somerville
Sidney Dunlap
Denver
Colorado
W E. Sampson
S. Gainer
Mrs Burtis to Celebrate 91st Birthday in Madisonville
Mrs J S Burtis of this city born June 10 1886 in Somerville Tennessee will celebrate her 91st birthday Friday at the home of her son J R Burtis and family in Madisonville. Relatives from Bryan and Madisonville plan to join in the reunion with friends wishing her many more years of life and usefulness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Burtis
Somerville
Tennessee
J. R. Burtis
Madionville
Bryan
J. H. Allen
Mae
Alice Burtis
W. B. Cline
Madisonville
C. E. Gustavus
Dallas
J. A. Finty
T. W. Burtis
Denison
W. M. Burtis
Frankston
Texas
Rainfall in Bryan Reaches .95 Inch After Monday Evening
A rainfall of .95 inch was recorded in Bryan and nearby areas around six PM Monday by the U S standard gauge of Eagle Printing Co. The rain was heavier at Edge and Kurten and extended to Navasota in the south and Hearne about six miles north. Farmers say corn needs rain soon and this shower provides some relief and benefit to crops though not enough to end drought concerns. Pope and Longfellow quotes appear at the end of the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
U. S
Eagle Printing Company
Edge
Kurten
Navasota
Hearne
Three Bryan Girls Sing Here Sunday
The junior choir of First Baptist Church in Bryan sang last night, directed by Mrs. Roy Danforth with pianist Mrs. H. O. Boatwright. Fifty or more children performed a trio by Dorothy Graham Leila Law Davis and Marie Graham titled In the Beautiful Garden of Prayer. practice is set for Thursday nights and invites "young folk" to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Roy Danforth
H. O. Boatwright
Dorothy Graham
Leila Law Davis
Marie Graham
Garden of Prayer
Rattle Snake Weighs 113 Pounds Near Rudolph
In Kenedy county near Rudolph Texas workers killed a 113 pound rattlesnake on the Missouri Pacific right of way. The foreman Will Reeves said the snake was 11 feet long with 24 rattles and a four inch head width.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymondville
Texas
Missouri Pacific
Rudolph
Kenedy County
Will Reeves
Reeves
Butte Nominated For UT Presidency In University Petition
Dr G C Butte former UT law dean and now Puerto Rico attorney general is urged as a candidate for UT president. A petition will be presented to the board of regents at the next meeting by Representative Polk Hornaday of Harlingen seeking quick action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
G. C. Butte
University of Texas
Porto Rico
Board of Regents
Polk Hornaday
Harlingen
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Republicn
Tive Texas Delly Press
Mercantile Bank
Madison Ave
New York
N. Y
Association Building
Chicago
Ieee
F. H. Chandler
Stephenville
Texas Cheese and Butter Company
Arthur Brewer
Mexico City
Harvard
Clarence Chamberlain
Charles Levine
Columbia
Charles Lindberg
Bryan and Brazos County
Galvestonians
Allen
Barron-Atkins
J. M. Conaway
Reliance
Davis Broach
The
East Texas Chamber of Commerce
Southwest
Texas Aggie
E. Boastin
Knox Leer
Brazos County Public Health Board
Eagle
Howell
Fort Sam Houston Camp
Mrs. Dunlap
Mrs. Burtis
Longfellow
Bryan Girls
Butte
Mr. J. H. Adama
Bishop
Nature
Star Products Co
Cameron
Roman & Vick
SAN Antonio Express
Texas Family
San Antonio, Texas
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