Bryan Fire Department's 60 Year Legacy in Bryan Texas
Records show Bryan's volunteer fire department organized in 1871 with Hook and Ladder No. 1. The charter and later amendments recount two initial companies, later renaming, equipment updates, and a long history of service to Bryan and the state association.
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Bryan Volunteer Fire Department
First State Association
Hook d Ladder Company
Hook
Hook Ladder Company
Bryantion
State of Texas
Frank Leman
Albert Burk
Wilson
W. G. Burger
Jas. A. Sterne
Oak and Ladder Company
Bryan
Iver
Jid Company
Wate
Ustin
Texas
James P. Newcomb
Austin
A. D
Pitt S. Turner
Aco
Aate Firemen’s Association
Turner
State Women's Association
Ere
Lert Engine Company No. 2
G. Tabor
W. W. Harris
Hook and Ladder No. 1
Engine Company No
Hook and Ladder Company No
City of
Protection Engine Company No. 1
Department of State
I. H. L. Spain
State of
Hook and Ladder Company
Protection Steam Engine Company
H. L. Spain
Geo. L. Deaton
Jnc. G. Barrow
N. W. Rector, Jr
Marx Goldstein
D. B. McMorris
W. C. Wilcox
D. A. Bone
A. W. Boatwright
Stewart
la France
Main Street
Frank Frede
J. P. Burrows
Holloway Chemical
City Coolness
Chemical Company No. 2
Holloway
American la France Chemical and Hose
C. E. Griesser
New Families Move Into Bryan Since April 15
The Bryan Chamber of Commerce records show 27 families moved into Bryan from April 1 to June 1, about 18 per month. Officials note arrivals rise as families seek summer work and housing as highway projects draw workers.
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Bryan
Chamber of Emmerce
Chamber of Commerce
Sumer
t@hehighway construction
Bryan Fit
Wool Clip Bought in San Saba County trade note
Purchase of the 1931 wool crop in San Saba County nears completion. About 506000 pounds have been shipped to a Boston firm for cash payment. Eale offers cash for clean white cotton rags.
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San Saba
Boston
Bryan Firemen Conclude Convention Activities
The Bryan convention featured lectures on fire gases and over insurance, memorials for deceased members, and a lampasas cup hose team contest. The day included a protestant memorial service, a first aid demonstration, a barbecue, dances, and preparations for Thursday’s hose handling contests with prizes for top teams.
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Lampasas
Forrest Field
Main Street
Bryan Department
Bryan Woman's Club
Bryan
Palace Theatre
Elks Hall
Bryan Swains
Lee J. Rountree
Noted Speakers Of Short Course At College Station
COLLEGE STATION June 8 Farmers Short Course at Texas A and M College runs July 27 31 with Governor Sterling and Senator Morris Sheppard to speak July 31. Key sessions opened July 27 with President T O Walton and Director O B Martin. A F Lever will discuss Legislative History of Agricultural Education July 29. Other speakers include Wm J Tucker J E McDonald C S Holland Louis J Taber and E F Creekmoore. Mrs A F Wilson returned to Bryan after visiting her son on the Wilson plantation in Brazos Valley.
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Sterling
Morris Sheppard
Texas A. and M. College
Senator Sheppard
T. O. Walton
O. B. Martin
Extension Service
A. F. Lever
Federal Farm Board
Columbia
S. C
Wm. J. Tucker
J. E. McDonald
Col. C. 8. E. Holland
Houston
Agricultural Committee
Texas Bankers Association
Louis J. Taber
National Grange
Columbus
Ohio
E. F. Creekmoore
American Cotton Cooperative Association
New Orleans
Legion Plans 31st Fair and Land Purchase
The Fair Board discussed permanent Legion Fair buildings and a home for Earl Graham Post No 159 and its Auxiliary, plus financing for land. The Post will be incorporated and buy 15 acres near Highways 6 and 21. A $400 loan is sought from members at 6 percent to fund the purchase, with repayment by 1934.
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Legion Fair
Earl Graham Post
Auxiliary
Legion
Fair Board
Post
Jesse Cook
The
Bryan Business
Legion Home
Texas
A. S. McSwain
Ed. S. Martin
Jess Cook
Luke Patronella
Lang Spell
Hary Estill
M. M. Erskine
D. D. Vasbinder
Albert Goodman
H. T. Schovassa
Hiram Downard
Bryan Firemen Get Another Run Today
Visiting firefighters dumped a trash filled barrel on West 26th street and set it afire, prompting a quick response from Bryan firemen who earned another chance to display efficiency.
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Bryan Firemen
Bryan Fire
West 26Th Street
Bryan Boys
Child Restored To Mother After Court Ruling
Mrs. Helen Mayers of New York City won a Brazos county jury verdict restoring her seven year old daughter Ernestine to her custody. The mother left for New York with the child, while Mr. and Mrs. W A McKinney of Robertson county protested the decision as the Sheriff escorted them downstairs.
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Helen Mayers
New York City
Ernestine
W. A. McKinney
Robertson County
Brazos County
McKinney
Local people and guests visit Bryan and area events
Ed Harron of Jones Bridge visits Bryan on business. Numerous residents and visitors travel for family, social, and university affairs, including weddings, graduations, and hospital updates across Bryan, Temple, Austin, Dallas, Houston, and Galveston.
Hart in Auto Crash on College Avenue and 24th Street
Gaston Vance suffered cuts and bruises when his car collided with another vehicle at College avenue and 24th street. Both cars sustained heavy damage. An Eagle want ad is mentioned in the notice.
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Gaston Vance
College Avenue
24Th Street
Suit Dropped To Halt Work On Highway 6
An accord ends a dispute over the Route No 6 project south of Bryan with landowners and Brazos County agreeing to stop the suit against the highway department and county. the state turns the road to the county after completion in first class condition with an asphalt top and the county pledges maintenance if not taken over.
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Ous
Score
Hig No. 6
Bryan
Highway Department
Brazos County Commissioners Court
W. C. Davis
R. B. Leigh
Navasota
State Highway Commission
Loving Tribute Is Paid Sunday To Bryan Woman
Funeral services for Mrs. Nannie E. Walker Cole were held Sunday at her East Street home. The Bryan community gathered in a flower-filled setting as Rev. H C Willis and Rev. Ed J. Harris led readings, hymns, and scripture tributes to a devoted wife, mother, neighbor, and friend. Pallbearers included Robert Armstrong Sr and Jno S Caldwell among others. out-of-town relatives attended from Galveston, Commerce, Waco, Corsicana, Harlingen, Beaumont, Dallas, and Houston.
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R. L. Jones
Steep Hollow
Beaumont
Texas Refinery Company
Jones
T. F. Richey
F. D. Fuller
Temple
Bryan
Austin
Nelson Fuller
Texas University
Nelson
Daily Texan
D. C. Flanary
Houston
H. H. Newton
Flanary
Newton
Mary Frances Daniels
Leo Daniels
Anna Schulman
Maurice Schulman
Rufus Donaldson
Dallas
Galveston
F. G. Tryon
Delia
Evelyn
Thorndale
Clarence M. Sawyer
Millican
Margaret Cobb
San Antonio
Jewell Hooey
Emory Johnson
Miss Cobb
D. E. Smith
J. Webb Howell
Cotton Crushers’ Association
Waco
R. S. Webb
Marie Elizabeth Webb
J. T. Evans
J. Wallace Brosig
Navasota
Wm. M. Owens
Italy
G. L. Porterfield
Texas
C. S. Beckwith
A.S. Ware
Houston Buffaloes
Beaumont Exporters
W. R. McCullough
Texas Commercial Executives’ Association
Sieb Goodlett
National Screen Company
Goodlett
Georgetown
Wiliamson County
W. R. Griffin
Dorothy
R. M. Gordon
Dana Carnes
F. D. Fulier
Crockett
A. and M. College
Ralph Dunn
Billie Ot Luling
Wheelock
J. B. Dunn
Billie
San Marcos Academy
C. R. Miller
26Th Infantry
Plattsburgh Barracks
New York
Seth Barwise
Onah Astin
Fort Worth
E. H. Astin
E. W. Markle
Hublersburg
Markle
The
Eagle
Jack Allen
Calvert
James Motley
P. A. Tardy
Emma Griffith
Bryan Hospital
O. H. Astin
R. J. Astin
Senator Astin
P. S. Tilson
Mary Carr
M. B. Parker
Carr
C. Johnson
Lucie Christian
J. E. Covey
J. B. Christian
Johnson
J. N. Cole
J. M. Fountain
Rosemary
Bonham
J. M. Russell
A. J. Buchanan
Nannie E. Walker Cole
East Street
H. €. Willis
First Methodist Church of
Tyler
Bryant Church
Ed J. Harris
Jesus
First Methodist Choir
Jno
W. Black
A. Ashworth
Albert Goodman
H. C. Willis
Cole
Bryan City Cemetery
Robert Armstrong, Sr
Clark Winslow
S. P. Hart
Commerce
W. J. Neal
Albert Berry
Corsicana
Noah Cole Walker
Harlingen
Annie Johnson
Jerome Terry
W. E. Astin
Hearne
Fred Tyler
Harry J. Tuffly and Son
Jim Astin
Chas. M. Cole
Bedias
H. C. Robinson Jr
Solon Welcomes Newborn Son of Representative Claunch
Representative J. M. Claunch and Mrs. Claunch of Snyder County entertain a new eight and a half pound baby boy at the home of Mrs. Claunch’s sister on Mechanics Avenue. The arrival came after the representative’s Sunday morning return and his election as Speaker amid local excitement. The Eagle also advertises cash for clean white cotton rags.
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Solon
J. M. Claunch
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Eale
Commission
San Angelo
Ed S. Barlow
Weatherford
C. D. Monteith
Pampa
George Farris
Association
Roger Burns
Smithville
Paul H. Bowen
McAllen
Carlton Cochran
Grand Prairie
Floyd Dowell
Merkel
Tom Fagan
Victoria
N. S. Frank
Herman Gesch
Giddings
George L. Gibson
Orange
Ed W. Gilson
San Marcos
J. B. Johnson
H. C. Leffingwell
H. Levy
Alvarado
Howard Potter
Bill Phillips
Winters
Will Reid
Taylor
Paul H. Riney
Mart
Walter Steinman
Schulenberg
Eddie Steele
Texas City
R. M. Vogel
D. E. West
Wharton
Frank R. Womack
J. Hudson
Plano
Victor Plazek
Nordheim
John H. Miller
B. Goodrich
Benjamin
T. G. Hawkins
Hillsboro
Will Burgess
Itasca
H. R. Brayton
Texas A. & M. College
Eugene Sanders
Texas Fire Insurance Commission
Pelly Fire Department
Childress
el Campo
Maybank
Belton
Hear
College Station
A. F. Wilson
T. D. Wilson
Wilson Plantation
Brazos Valley
Post Home
Ed Harron
Jones Bridge
Brazos River
J. Y. Webb
T. C. Nunn
W. M. Plasters of
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Bill” Plasters
Mattie D. Willis
C. L. Eden
Mildred Eden
E. A. Sibley
Matthew Harris
Nacogdoches
First Methodist Church
Benson
Emma
Frances
Elliott Benson
Margaret Benson
M. E. Wallace
Kilgore
J. H. Edinburgh
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