Officials Visit Bryan to Discuss Motor Car Service to A and M College
I G N officials led by President T A Hamilton and traffic manager Horace Booth arrived in Bryan on a special train to confer with the Bryan Chamber committee about establishing motor car service between Bryan and College Station over the railroad. The Bryan Chamber board met to hear the report and consider sending a Houston visit to finalize arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
A&m College
Chamber of Commerce
College
T. A. Hamilton
Horace Booth
I. & G. N. Railway Company
Bryan Chamber of Commerce Committee
John M. Lawrence
Eugene Edge
A. M. Waldrop
J. O. Morgan
F. C. Bolton
S. E. Eberstadt
Houston
Hamilton
Lawrence
Bryan and
Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
J. M. Gordon
E. E. McAdams
Jnc. M. Lawrence
Hood
Texas Brigade
Tyler Haswell
Allen Academy
L. L. McInnis
J. B. McGregor
Southern Pacfic Railroad
H. QO. Boatwright
First National Bank
Agricultural Committee
T. K. Lawrence
L. S. Ross
Daugthers of the Confederacy
Hoods’ Texas Brigade
Reunon
Bryan girl wins honors at Baylor
Miss Lidia Belle Pipkin of Bryan received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Baylor College. While there she held several student offices including leader of the Historical Phil a Literary Society, member of the Education Club and French Club, president of the Athletic Association in 1920, and athlete manager of the senior class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Daily Eagle
Belton
Texas
Lidia Belle Pipkin
J. J. Pipkin
Bryan
Baylor College
Visitors on fishing trip to Govt Dam
Mr and Mrs C F Mitchell and daughter Joanna of Dallas join Mrs G H Turner of Grand Prairie Os car Long and son Murphy Long of Greenville and siblings of George A Long for a week in Bryan. County Tax Collector Roy Hudspeth hosts a spend the day fishing trip to the Government Dam in Grimes County near Navasota. Family reunion mood pervades the outing with baskets of eats aboard the autos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Mitchell
Joanna
Dallas
G. H. Turner
Grand Prairie
Oscar Long
Oscar, Jr
Murphy Long
Greenville
George A. Long
Bryan
Happy Family Association
Roy Hudspeth
Grimes County
Navasota
Red Cross Seeks Room Listings for Air Force Students
The Red Cross requests names and addresses of rooms for rent to federal students and their wives as about 35 to 40 new men arrive for a summer short course at A. and M. College. Include state and price, whether children can be accommodated. Call 606.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
A. & M. College
Methodist Women Group Meetings Reported for Monday Afternoon
The Methodist Missionary society held four group meetings with lessons on Building in India and related studies. Attendance ranged from four members up to fourteen plus a visitor, with social hours and refreshments observed after sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Missionary Society
India
Group No. 3
Navasota Youth Dies After Chest Injury
Clayton Cuthrell aged 15 died from injuries suffered in an accident at the Day and Cuthrell oil test near Carlos on May 28 when struck in the chest by steel. He was hospitalized then recovered enough to be out but later relapsed. He is survived by his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Cuthrell of Navasota.
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Navasota
Texas
Clayton Cuthrell
Cuthrell
Carlos
J. E. Cuthrell
Bryan Fishing Party Brings Home 51-Pound Catfish
A Bryan party of four fishermen returned from below Sulphur Springs with a 51 pound catfish that stretched across a Ford sedan. The men Hugo John Burt Truman Carroll and Charley Royder describe a long tussle to land the monster from the Navasota river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Sulphur Springs
Navasot River
Hugo John Burt
Truman Carroll
Charley Royder
Mrs. M. J. Parker Pioneer Bryan Citizen Passes
Bryan Brazos county mourns Mrs. M. J. Parker a 79 year old pioneer citizen who died this morning at her home after a nine week illness She would have turned 80 on the 22nd Funeral services led by Rev S Moylan Bird of St Andrew's Episcopal Church will be held Wednesday at 5 pm from her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Brazos County
M. J. Parker
Rain Boosts Brazos County Crops After Local Showers
Rainfall in Bryan began Monday around 5 pm, with 0.89 inches in minutes and about two inches total since Saturday. Farmers report widespread benefits for corn and cotton, noting crops are ahead of recent years and prospects for a strong yield are favorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Brazos
U. S
George A. Adams
Brazos County
Oil Field Nears Navasota With Test Well Progress
Reported progress on the Day-Cuthrell well No. 1 near Navasota shows 1043 feet reached and hard rock encountered after gumbo. Major producers visiting to place leases and select locations, with expectations of a real producer before month’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuthrell
Navasota
Orr aids county canning demonstrations in Brazos
A. W. Orr of the Dixie Canner Company in Little Rock has assisted County Home Demonstration Agent Laura Belle Roten in canning demonstrations at Edge Wellborn and Steep Hollow in Brazos County. He previously served as Polk County agent and has shared valuable canning information during his visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Orr
Dixie Canner Company
Little Rock
Brazos County
Laura Belle Roten
Edge
Wellborn
Steep Hollow
Bryan
Orr
Polk County
Order Eastern Star in Successful Meet in Bryan
Bryan Chapter No 222 Order Eastern Star held a successful Monday night meeting with about thirty five officers and members in attendance despite bad weather. New officers showed readiness for the year with Stella Buchanan as worthy matron H E Randolph as worthy patron and Floy Erskine as secretary among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Order
Eastern Star
Stella Buchanan
H. E. Randolph
Etta Prager
Floy Erskine
Ruth McKenzie
Dora Wilson
Adai
Adam Locke
Ruth
Annie Dearing
Esther
Edna Brown
Martha
Amelia Smith
Electra
Ida Philips
Rosa Stubenrauch
Marguerite Deaton
Minnie Higgs
H. P. Smith
Edge trader W R Henry in Bryan market move
W R Henry of Edge engaged in trade with Bryan merchants today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Henry
Edge
Bryan
Railroad Damage Suits Are Called In District Court Today
Three railroad damage suits were called in district court today. H. H. Young and two Young daughters Lyndall and Ora Lee sue H. & T. C. Railway Co. Lenora Bishop also sues the same railway. Mrs Mary Weintzer rounds out the docket. Plaintiffs are represented by Oak McKenzie and Bush Leigh. the railroad by Stribling and Armstrong. Jury trials are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Young
H. & T. C. Railway Co
Lenora Bishop
H. & T. C. Railway Company
Mary Weintzer
H. & T. C. Railway
Lyndall
Ora Lee
28Th Street
O. L. Stribling
Waco
Robert Armstrong
Bryan
Oak McKenzie
Tom Buffington
Bush Leigh
Anderson
Braswell Elected President at Galveston Texas Editors Meeting
Sam M. Braswell editor of the Clarendon News was elected president of the Texas Press Association at Galveston with Amarillo chosen as next year’s meeting site. A. H. Luker of the Grapeland Messenger was named vice president, to succeed the president, with Will L. West ineligible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Press Association
Galveston
Amarillo
Sam M. Braswell
Clarendon News
A. H. Luker
Grapeland Messenger
Press Association
Will L. West
Lufkin
Denton
Havng
L. S. Nuny Amarillo
George A. T. New
Sam Holloway
W. A. Smith
E A. Carlock
Sam P. Marden
Austin
Teachers Examination Schedule Announced by Supt D J McDonald
County certificates will no longer be issued after September 1. Teachers seeking county certificates must take the county examination in July or August. Schedule lists examinations at the courthouse on July 6-7, August 17-18, September 7-8, October 5-6, and December 7-8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt
D. J. McDonald
Court House
Mrs S A Long Visits Daughter in Waco
Mrs. S A Long of Waco visits her daughter Mrs W R Fairman during a local social visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A. Long
Waco
W. R. Fairman
Four Prisoners Escape Franklin Jail Then Are Recaptured
Four white men and two negroes broke jail in Robertson county on Monday afternoon by climbing from the top of their cells during scrubbing. They escaped onto the roof and jumped down, but citizens and Sheriff Thompson captured them within a half mile. One black suspect named John Blake faced burglary charges in Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Robertson County
W. E. Thompson
L. E. Morehead
Thompson
Bryan
John Blake
Ford dealers picnic mixup at Sylvan Beach
Messrs. D. L. Wilson and M. P Elliott of the Chambers-Wilson Motor Co attended a Houston picnic for Ford dealers at Sylvan Beach but inadvertently mingled with a local Sunday school gathering. They eventually separated and rejoined their fellow dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
D. L. Wilson
M. P Elliott
Chambers-Wilson Motor Company
Houston
Sylvan Beach
Ford
Texans Show Cars Per Person Spread Varies by County
A Liberty Central Trust Co survey of Texas counties in early 1923 shows one motor vehicle for each 13.5 Brazos residents, with wider patterns of car density from east to west. The report notes limits of accuracy in oil districts and rapid population changes since 1920.
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Texas
Liberty Central Trust Co
St. Louis
Panhandle
West
Southcentral
Brazos County
Knob Prairie Club Holds Splendid Meeting Led by Miss Wilcox
The Knob Prairie boys and girls club met with songs talks and contests led by Miss Ray Wilcox. District Agent A W Buchanan praised local interest in better farming and citizenship. Sam Saladiner won the banana eating contest and plans for a pie eating contest were announced for next meeting. Lee Saladiner played accordion. Brazos County Day and the Short Course July 22 28 were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knob Prairie
Brazos County
Sam Saladiner
Sam
Lee Saladiner
Disastrous Tulsa Flood Leaves City in Peril
Arkansas River floods Tulsa and surrounding towns in the worst disaster in local history. Water works shut down, power plant threatened, refinery closed, 4000 to 5000 homeless, one reported death, river at 19.8 feet and rising for 36 hours, property damage around 500000 dollars.
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Tulsa
Associated Press
Okla
Arkansas River
Water Works
Oklahoma Power Company
Texas Company
Sand Springs
Knights Templar Donate $150 To De Molay Chapter
Ivanhoe Commandery No. 8 Knights Templar pledged a $150 donation to Bryan Chapter De Molay for baseball uniforms. The De Molay group mentors boys under 21, promoting reverence for God justice loyalty and truth. Bryan Chapter praised for strong membership and community benefit.
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Knights Templar
DE Molay
Ivanhoe Commandery No
Masonic Temple
Bryan
Bryan Boys
Grasshoppers Reported Bad In Burleson County Texas
In Burleson County Texas large numbers of grasshoppers are causing crop damage in some areas. They are being poisoned and are not expected to cause extensive harm. County crop conditions are generally good but corn needs rain.
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Caldwell
Texas
Burleson County
Mr and Mrs W A Duncan Visit Bryan From College
Mr and Mrs W A Duncan of College were in Bryan today for an unspecified visit or engagement, with no additional details provided in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Duncan
College
Bryan
Conatella No. 1 Oil Well Drilling at 2180 Feet
Conatella No. 1 oil well, drilled by the Bryan Braoz Oil Company of Los Angeles, California, is advancing at 2180 feet in sandy shale. The well recently penetrated the Austin Chalk at 21109 feet, with company officials signaling good indications and smooth operations toward an early completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan-Brazos Oil Company
Los Angeles
California
Austin
City Commission Finalizes Paving of Several Streets
An adjourned city commission meeting at city hall closed hearings on objections to paving. Final actions order Bryan street from 24th to 22nd, 29th street from Bryan to Sterling, and Sterling street from 28th to 29th. Mayor Haswell and three commissioners present, one away. Mr and Mrs Joe L Sample of Tabor visited Bryan today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. McDonald
Cochran
Bradshaw
Mesdames
D. J. Mc. Donald
H. N. Cochran
W. F. Gibbs
Wade Cox
Dave Munda
R. M. Dansby
M. R. Bentley
H. H Seale
L. E. Bailey
E. A. Miller
E C. Harder
D. P. Gaby
Oak McKenzie
B. T. Poole
Ben Lewis
Tyler Haswell
Wilson Bradley
L. L. McInnis
H. A. Burger
E. J. Jenkins
Guy P. Bittle
Bryan Street
29Th
Bryan
Sterling
Sterling Street
Mary J Parker is Laid to Rest in Bryan
All Bryan and Brazos County mourn the death of Mrs. Mary Johnston Parker born 1844 in Cadis Ohio. A longtime Bryan resident and Christian mother she died June 12 at 10 30 am surrounded by family. Survived by four children Mary Carr Winifred Bain P Tilson M B Parker along with 12 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral at the family home conducted by Rev S Moylan Bird with interment at Tyler Haswell Stoddard and Saunders lot in city cemetery.
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Bryan
Brazos County
Mary Johnston Parker
Jack M. Gordon
Mary Jane Johnston
Cadis
Texas
Caldwell
Burleson County
Baylor College
Old Independence
M. Parker
Mary Carr
Winifred Bain
Tilson
Houston
M. B. Parker
W. T. Johnston
Chriesman
Rev. S. Moylan Bird
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
Tyler Haswell
John M. Law B. Stoddard
E. Saunders
Gen. H.rence
E. W. Crenshaw
R. A. Harrison
E. H. Astin
J. D. Martin
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Aes As
W. H. Cole
J. N. Dulaney
Eberstadt
Baylor
Govt. Dam
C. G. Walker
W. M. Owen
Pearl Reed
W. E Ross
S. FE. Ebers
C. S Martin
W. E. Lewis
R. J. Newland
Madison Hall
Parker
Canning
Buchanan W. M
Braswell
Bryan and College
Oklahoma
Burleson CO
Conatella
Joe L. Sample of
Tabor
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