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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1928

Page

4

Organization of Farm Women Need is Urged

Mrs Phebe K Warner of Claude urges mobilizing 6 500 000 farm women for service to homes communities and country. She says unorganized harvest and power of farm women wastes potential and a federated effort would boost farm relief rural education civic virtue and home improvement without government cost.

Organization of Farm Women Undone Club America Phebe K. Warner Claude Texas Women General Federation

Brazos County Farmers Diversify Crops in 1900s Chronicle

In Bryan and surrounding areas Progressive farmers push diversification. Imaid R. J. Foster of Steep Hollow reports crops thriving with 16 acres cotton 18 acres corn 2 acres peanuts 3 acres sorghum. His farm includes dewberries Mayberries and blackberries 300 young trees set to bear next year. poultry cattle hogs and vegetables provide family living with small surplus.

Brazos County Bryan Steep Hollow

Coulter to Tour Three Continents for Three Months

Bryan resident W. J. Coulter plans a three month voyage across Asia Europe and Africa leaving Sunday. He sails June 15 from New York aboard the Tasmania and lands in Plymouth England with R L McKinney of Waco as companion. Edgar Jones will manage his affairs during the trip.

W. J. Coulter Bryan Asia Europe Africa Mr. Coulter New York City Tasmania Plymouth England France Switzerland Italy Greece Turkey Holy Hands Egypt R. L. McKinney Waco Edgar Jones

Miss Alta Gayle Weds W H McCorkle

Miss Alta Gayle daughter of Mr and Mrs Garnett Gayle of Bryan marries W H McCorkle physics instructor at Texas A and M College Bryan in a simple ceremony at Walnut Street Church of Christ officiated by Harvey Scott pastor. They honeymoon in St Louis and Little Rock then visit Iowa City before returning to Bryan.

Walnut Street Church of Christ Alta Gayle W. H. McCorkle Harvey Scott Garnett Gayle Bryan Sherman Eugene Sherman North Ely Street Sherman High School McCorkle Texas A. and M. College St. Louis Little Rock Iowa City Iowa Eugene Shoemake Shoemake Sherman Democrat

Barbecue Supper at Millean Methodist Friday Night

A barbecue supper will be served at the Mill Ean Methodist church Friday night. Plates cost 50 cents and candidates will speak. Everyone is invited.

Methodist Church Millean

Peanuts Profitable In Comanche County Why Not In Brazos

D M Russell of DeLeon Comanche County superintendent of public schools attends summer school at A and M College. He says DeLeon and its trade area derive more from peanuts than cotton and notes a local peanut mill and products that add value. He adds that favorable weather aids curing and sees potential for Brazos County if conditions align.

D. M. Russell DeLeon Comanche County Russell Brazos County

State Cement Plant May Be Built in Walthall

Austin reports that a state cement plant may be feasible as the Fortieth legislature asked the board of control to study the idea. R B Walthall cites Los Angeles building a 1000 barrel daily plant for 500000 dollars as a lower cost benchmark against earlier 2 to 4 million estimates. The legislature directed the board to assess practicability of state manufacture of cement.

Walthall Austin R. B. Walthall State Board of Control Los Angeles Fortieth

Old-Fashion Revival Services Bring 25 Additions

Rev. J. P. King of the Creath Brazos Baptist Association holds revival services at an arbor three miles south of Plantersville on the Plantersville Magnolia Highway. He is aided by Hassell Halbert of Waller. We are having an old fashioned revival with no instrument leading singing and twenty five additions to the church already.

J. P. King Creath-Brazos Baptist Association Plantersville Plantersville Magnolia Highway Hassell Halbert Waller Rev. King

Dallas Wins State Democratic Meet

Dallas won the state Democratic convention site for September 11 by the state Democratic executive committee meeting in Waco. Amarillo Austin Brownsville and Waco were other bidding cities. The committee adopted a resolution admitting only qualified white Democrats to July 28 and August 25 primaries and extended welcome to the national Democratic committee and convention in Houston.

Waco Dallas Raleigh Amarillo Austin Brownsville C. G. Krueger Thomas B. Love Winbourne W. A. Keeling Texas Executive Committee National Democratic Committee National Democratic Convention Houston

Morris Tatum Begins Recovery After Tonsil Operation

Mr. and Mrs. Morris Tatum are in Marlin this week for his tonsil removal. Bryan friends will be glad to learn he is recovering and hopes to return to Bryan in a few days.

Morris Tatum Marlin Mr. Tatum Bryan

Kazmeier Lauded For Showing of Hens in Contest

The eleventh Tex as National Egg Laying Contest at College Station covered May 1 to 31. Bryan poultry dealer F. W. Kazmeier had two perfect hens and a third nearly perfect, a mark no breeder had achieved in a month, though one did last year.

College Station F. W. Kazmeier Bryan

Master Robert Jones Second Hawkshaw of City

The Bryan Sunday School Baseball League mascot Master Robert Jones chases balls more than brings luck. He accuses a young negro boy of stealing a ball after a foul ball vanished and, using persuasion, obtains a confession and has the ball returned.

Hawkshaw Robert Jones R. E. Jones Exchange Barber Shop Robert Bryan Ham Will Poindexter

Millican Social Notes and Graduations Day Reflections

Millican notes show Mrs. Lewis Black hosting club girls with Home Demonstration agent Miss Jucy Givens and reports a pleasant meeting. Several graduates and visitors are mentioned including Miss Doris Simpson and Doris’s high school graduation at San Marcos. A new filling station at Edwards Store and a forthcoming plate barbecue for the M E Church are highlighted with local mentions of families and visitors.

Millican Lewis Black Jucy Givens J. W. Burrows San Marcos Misses Flyn Doris Simpson Erin Doris Lillian Gotcher Lucas Sylvia Meredith Sam Houston Normal Huntsville Fletcher Pool, Jr Naples Texas Fletcher AR. & M. College Troy Carl Seely Tom McCallum Wheelock Thelma J. D. Steele Della Crouch Vivian Bonnie Downs Albert Sawyer Houston J. T. Sawyer Houston Smith A. and San Angelo E. C. Jameson Decatur Jameson Cates Fuqua Tolbert South Andrew Moore Tom Powers Baby Arcadia J. S. Symms M. E Crawford

Barbecue Supper at Millican Methodist Church Friday

A barbecue supper will be held at the Millican Methodist Church Friday night with admission set at 50 cents. Candidates will speak and the public is invited to attend.

Millican

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Mrs. Sallie Anderson Celebrates Eightieth Birthday

Mrs. Sallie Anderson marked her eightieth birthday with a gathering at her daughter’s home in King’s Highway. Born June 5, 1848 in Hines County Mississippi, she moved to Texas as a teen and married Polk Anderson in 1870. The event included church members, tales of old revivals, and remarks on family lineage and descendants.

King’s Highway Sally Anderson W. C. Bush Mrs. Anderson Hines County Miss Texas Thos. Holbrook Robertson County Polk Anderson Menefee Missionary Baptist Church Christian Church Macy B. P. Sweeney Wm. McDonald Anderson Anderson Lake L. W. White Henry Anderson R. L. Anderson V. C. Bush J. A. Wilson A. D. Kopetsky M. Stroud Grant McDonald B. W. Hardin A. R. Laud Roy Hardin L. F. Mangis Reba Kelly Mary Kopetsky Marguerite Stroud Grace McDonald Zenelle Bush Ethel Mangis

Normangee Masons Elect New Officers

Normangee June 11 The Zerrubabel chapter Royal Arch Masons of Normangee has elected officers J T Harrington high priest J W Reed excellent king J T King excellent scribe Guy Hill Heath treasurer Joe Wren secretary S T Windsor captain of the host S A Dunn principal sojourner J H Dilleshaw royal arch captain J L Shannon master first veil G T Rouse master second veil H E Cobb master third veil J H Shannon guard and Rev A G Hall chaplain.

Normangee Zerrubabel Chapter Royal Arch Masons J. T. Harrington J. W. Reed J. T. King Guy Hill Heath Joe Wren S. T. Windsor S. A. Dunn J. H. Dilleshaw Royal Arch J. L. Shannon G. T. Rouse H. E. Cobb J. H. Shannon A. G. Hall

Reunion of Hood and Green Brigades Set for Bryan

The annual Hood's and Green's Brigades reunion will be held in Bryan on July 10 and 11. The Chamber of Commerce is drafting plans to entertain the veterans and make this year's program unusually engaging for former soldiers.

Hood’s Green's Bryan Chamber of Commerce

Former Brazos County Man Returns After 8 Years to Make Home

George H. Echols, once a Brazos Valley planter now farming in Grimes County near Iola, moves back to Bryan. He has sold an 880 acre Grimes County farm and will reside on a 170 acre tract three miles north of Bryan. Echols is over 75, hale and hearty, and receives a warm welcome from former friends.

George H. Echols Brazos Valley Grimes County Iola Bryan Mr. Echols

Friendship Bible Class Elects New Officers

At a regular meeting of the Friendship Bible Class of the First Baptist Sunday School Mrs Albert Buchanan teacher officers for the coming term were elected. Bella Locke was named president and the slate included I H Johnson and Maude Jones in key roles with Lucile Todd as secretary.

Friendship Bible First Baptist Sunday School Albert Buchanan Bella Locke Ss. C. Allen, Jr I. H. Johnson Roy Nunn Maude Jones Lucile Todd Henry Rohde Edgar FE. Bullock

Fred Hale Speaks at Tabor Meeting Friday Night

Fred Hale swine specialist at the Experiment Station served as principal speaker at the Tabor community gathering Friday night. He urged farmers to focus on economical pork production through breeding feeding disease control and marketing while noting cotton seed meal feeding is under study. The event featured a one act square dance play with local musicians and a promise of an oratory night in July attracting a large crowd.

Red Hale Tabor S. W. Bissing George Harrison Roland Crenshaw Sally Gooden H. E. Fouraker Dallas Mary Locke

Hearne Couple Spotted Shopping with Bryan Merchants

Mr and Mrs T Cangelosia of Hearne were seen shopping with Bryan merchants today blending small town ties with regional retail.

T. C. Cangelosia of Hearne Bryan Merchants

Bryan area residents attend to family and travel news

A series of personal notes from Bryan and nearby locales report visits, trips, and health updates. Mr. and Mrs. I M Cook of Steep Hollow visit Bryan and their son Jess M Cook. Frances Noto heads to Dallas for a few weeks with relatives. C W Walker of Millican is recovering after surgery in Bryan.

I. M. Cook Steep Hollow Bryan Jess M. Cook Frances Noto Joe Noto Dallas C. W. Walker Millican Bryan Hospital R. L. May Lee Jr Walker Ozelle McDonald Mondrick’s W. S. Barron J. Webb Howell Chamber of Commerce Houston R. S. Sterling Highway Commission W. A. Withers Lampasas M. Taylor William Hill Alexandria Eustace Taylor Galveston Walter H. Wilson Waco W. H. Wilson T. E. Dishman Sanderson J. E. Dishman H. E. Dishman Fort Worth Harry Dishman Texas Christian University At John A. Moore Edward Brandt M. B. Easters Kurten Billie Vick Roy Vick

Governor Moody Plans Campaign Opening

Governor Moody said Tuesday he will open his re election campaign shortly after the National Democratic Convention ends. He has not chosen the city for his first address.

Associated Press Austin Moody

Summer student Dorothy Doane enrolls at A and M College

Miss Dorothy Doane daughter of Mrs J S Doane and Bryan high school graduate last month has enrolled in the summer school at A and M College. She will study chemistry and mathematics.

Dorothy Doane J. S. Doane Bryan High School A. and M. College

Waco Man Slightly Hurt When Car Flips Saturday

Dr. L. E. Finney of Waco ex executive secretary of Baylor University suffered scratches and bruises when his car overturned twice on the Bryan Hearne road three miles from Bryan. Brake failure reportedly caused the loss of control as it struck a ditch after stopping distance of a front vehicle on a bridge. Dr Finney is father of Doris Finney who works in the registrar's office at A and M College.

L. E. Finney Waco Baylor University Bryan-Hearne Road Bryan Finley Dr. Finney Doris Finney Dean Chas. F. Finley A. and M. College

Miss Annie Dearing Enrolls in Summer School

Miss Annie Dearing attends first term summer school at the State University in Austin. She is taking special work in primary methods.

Annie Dearing Austin The State University Miss Dearing

Fort Worth Rotary convention to feature sing song and speakers

Thousands of music lovers attend the annual sing song directed by Sam Losh of Fort Worth at Trinity Park. Former Governor Pat M Neff will speak on Manhood on the March after the program. Delegates will register early with badges granting access to a Texas League game and other events.

Sam Losh Fort Worth Rotary International Mr. Losh Trinity Park Pat M. Neff Fort Worth Cats Shreveport

Also Mentioned on This Page

Brazos Kazmeier Mrs. Sallie Anderson Albert Kopetsky Mattison Corgey Albert Jacksonville Fla Lions Club of Normangee Masons Elect Friendship Bible Clas Fred Hale Henry Locke William Wimberly San Antonio Tyler Haswell Haswell Giraud West 24Th Street W. T. Bryant Billie Batte Bryant Joe R. Tatman Leola Day Simmons College Abilene R. E. Day Mamie Ware Somerset Charlie Sebesta Glenrose Fritz Kindt Ed Church Bryan, Texas J.T. Maloney
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