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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1924

Page

4

Brazos County club plans cotton short course and events

Brazos County boys and girls club leaders seek farmer interest in a short course led by Professor J B Bagley on cotton handling grading and marketing. Millican and Brazos County clubs prep encampment plans and a hemp roaster trial, with Entomologist R R Reppert detailing poison mash for grasshoppers and cultivation tips amid weather changes.

T. O. Walton Extension Service C. L. Benson J. B. Bagley U. S Y Brazos County

Millican Community Club Discusses Proposed New School

Millican community meeting on June 16 heard plans for a new Millican school building costing about 40000 dollars. Principal T A Hensarling presented the bond proposal while County Agent L Benson praised the project noting railroads in the district would share tax burden. Attendees included Bryan residents County Agent and Mrs C L Benson and daughter Margaret and Caldwell residents Mrs A B Duckworth and Miss Nora Lackey.

Community Club of Millican A. J. Edwards T. A. Hensarling, Jr L. Benson John Battle Millican School Bryan C. L. Benson Margaret A. B. Duckworth Nora Lackey Caldwell

For Rent on College Avenue in Consolidated district

About September our home will be ready for rent. It is newly painted and papered with electric lights and five rooms. Features include a screened porch, double garage, fine well, and a vegetable garden. Located on College Avenue in the Consolidated school district with a new trolley nearby. Reasonable rent. P. O. Box 531.

College Avenue P. O

Island County Flood Report From Cloudburst Damage

Meagre reports from Diase indicate a large land area in Island county flooded after a cloudburst last night. Wires were torn down and several miles of White River Division railroad track on the Missouri Pacific line washed out.

Little Rock Ark Diase Island County White River Missouri Pacific Railroad

Methodist Women Hold Monday Meetings at First Church

The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Methodist church met in groups Monday. Group One reported 35 Bible chapters read and 19 sick visits with two visitors present. Group Two met at Mrs. Covey's home with nine members. Group Four gathered at Mrs. Oak McKenzie's for a 3:30 pm meeting with refreshments after the Bible study. The next gathering will be at Mrs. Hugo Lenz's home.

Woman’s Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church H. H. Seale R. M. Dansby E. J. Jenkins Dana Car Mesdames S. D. Pearce R. B. Welch H. A. Robinson Miller W. F. Gibbs B. J. Hardman Dona Carnes J. E. Covey H. N. Cochran J. N. Goodwin R. E. Smith Oak McKenzie D. P. Gaby H. D. Cuykendall McKenzie Mesdames Oak McKenzie L. A. Koenig M. R. Bentley Emma Dent Oklahoma Hugo Lenz

Farmers, churchwomen unite as hay season grows

Milligan Missiles Millican reports farmers haying under sunny skies while women from both churches carry on church work. Local residents note sickness easing as many families visit relatives. A. I. Edwards family visits Coleman. several locals travel to Nava sota and Houston for visits and reunions. Epworth League programs precede county agents meetings.

Millican A. I. Edwards Coleman J. Walter Smith J. D. Battle L. L. Dickson Carl Sealy Clinton Burgess Little Son Goose Creek Lillian Burgess Port Arthur J. W. Burrows C. E. Sealy James Walter Smith Silas Smith Houston Missouri A. C. Bracewell Epworth League Wellborn Laura Belle Roten C. L. Benson T. A. Hensarling, Jr Bryan

Edge Epigrams Edge

Reverend G C House preached at Edge Methodist church on Sunday. Visitors include Clarence Parker and family, John Rychlik families, J O Orr, and Albert and Bill Rychlik who brought a new car from Bryan. Ed Chytil and Maud Moore attended Bryan events. Payne and Payne family present.

Edge G. C. House The Methodist Church Clarence Parker Bryan John Rychlik Ed Chytil T. ©. Elliott Maud Moore Bertha Mae Elliott Reagan Winn Wheelock Will McDonald Dorothy Madeline Normangee Jessie Wilson Bill Cox Glenn Starks Pauline Thompson T. W. Beard This

Brazos County Democrats Pick Slates In County Meeting

The Brazos County Democratic Executive Committee met in the district court room at the courthouse to draw places on the county and state tickets. Officers W. S. Higgs and F. L. Henderson presided as vacancies were filled and a majority rule committee process outlined.

Brazos County Democratic Executive Committee Court House W. S. Higgs F. L. Henderson Wellborn Douglas Boyder Edge T. C. Elliott I. M. Cook Noah Cole County of Civil Appeals 10Th Supreme Judicial District J. N. Gallagher McLennan County George W. Barcus R. J. Randolph Madison County John W. Spivey Falls County J. A. Stanford Luther A. Johnson Navarro County R. S. Bowers Burleson County J. G. Minkert W. S. Barron H. O. Fergu

Community Funerals and Visits Highlight Local Life

The community visited Mr and Mrs J A D Robertson Sunday at Tabor. Mrs Milton Davis and baby Jo Ann spent a few days with Mr and Mrs T W Beard. T C Elliott attended a business meeting in Bryan Monday night. Miss Bertha Mae Elliott stayed in Bryan with her sister Mrs John Payne.

J. A. D. Robertson Tabor Milton Davis Jo Ann T. W. Beard T. C. Elliott Bryan Bertha Mae Elliott John Payne

Two New Members Initiated Into the Order East ern Star

At a Bryan Chapter No. 222 meeting two candidates were initiated into the Order of the Eastern Star. Miss Ona Carroll and Miss Lena Wooten joined as new members. Mrs. Oak McKenzie presided as worthy matron with H. E. Randolph as worthy patron.

Bryan Order of the Eastern Star Ona Carroll Lena Wooten Oak McKenzie H. E. Randolph

Local Masonic Ladies Attend Degree Conferring

Mrs Floy Erskine as secretary and other officers presided with Mrs Jim Dunn acting associate matron and Mrs R L Brown conductress plus Mrs J S Wright acting associate conductress. A large crowd attended and refreshments followed in the chapter dining room after the degrees.

Floy Erskine Jim Dunn R. L. Brown J. S. Wright

Marriage Licenses Issued in Brazos County

County Clerk A B McSwain reports licenses issued since last week to couples including Mack Baldwin and Lena Brown Robert Bisar and Vivian Nettles James Stewart and Daisy Patterson William Ford and S Penola Jaimerson Joe Payton and Theo Edna Maxie Henry Newton and Della Smith Roy Woliver and Jewell Rogers Earnest Nero and Sarah Reed.

A. 8. McSwain Mack Baldwin Lena Brown Robert Bisar Vivian Nettles James Stewart Daisy Patterson William E. Ford S. Penola Jaimerson Joe Payton Theo Edna Maxie Henry Newton Della Smith Roy Woliver Jewell Rogers Earnest Nero Sarah Reed

Ten Years Ago They Said She Couldn't Live

Mrs N M Greer of McKinney Texas recounts a decade of illness including stomach trouble rheumatism and weakness. She credits Tanlac with a dramatic recovery after seven bottles and urges others to try the medicine.

N. M. Greer West Cole St McKinney Texas Tanlac

Brazos Roads to Be Discussed at Special Meet

A special Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce meeting is set for 10 oclock Thursday at the commercial rooms to discuss good roads for the county. County Judge Ferguson and the commissioners court were invited. A data gathering committee was appointed and the entertainment and highway committees were tasked with related duties.

Brazos Ferguson Chamber of Commerce Bryan and Brazos County Haswell Hood’s Calvert Bryan Daily Eagle Eberstadt W. L. Hughes County Board of Trustees Vocational Education Department J. E. Covey Brazos County College W. Y. Watson Country Club City Development Committee Eugene Edge C. L. Benson Ike Ashburn J. Webb Howell F. L. Henderson W. B. Bizzell Wilson Bradley W. H. Cole Tyler Haswell J. M. Gordon John M. Lawrence T. K. Lawrence E. E. McAdams J. D. Martin J. O. Morgan Oak McKenzie L. L. McInnis A. M. Waldrop S. E. Eberstadt C. L. Beason

Death of J. T. Rasco in Normangee

Mrs. Allen Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Langford of the city attended the funeral of J. T. Rasco in Normangee. He died suddenly after less than an hour of illness in his seventy ninth year. He is survived by his wife and eight children. Bryan friends mourn the loss of a Christian gentleman.

J. T. Rasco Allen Smith Ivan Langford Normangee Bryan

Steep Hollow Community News Brief

Steep Hollow reports fair weather and steady crop progress as residents share visits and attend local events. Illnesses are noted with wishes for recovery as families gather for picnics, ice cream suppers, and an all day singing at Smetana.

Harvey Happenings in Harvey on June 19

Special to Bryan Daily Eagle notes hot summer weather and ongoing cotton work. A large Afro American community event at Roman's chapel united three churches for a June 19 celebration led by Rev. J W Handy. Visitors from Bryan include Mrs Alice Cole and daughter Miss Sunshine, Mr Clyde Goen and family, and others.

Bryan Daily Eagle Harvey Roman’s Chapel J. W. Handy Bryan Alice Cole Sunshine Clyde Goen Oliver Will Goen Greene Buchanan Devalsant Buchanan Wharton Develsant Buchanan Mildred Peters Baylor College Belton Alta Williams Tarleton A Stephenville John Pate Deason Rock Prairie Lizzie Mae Leila Hughie Jeff Sam Pate Navasota James Yardley Yardley Ardella Helms Raymond Steep Hollow

Farmers Wage War On Major Green In Benchley Budget

BENCHLEY June 19 Farmers fight Major Green with steady progress in their favor. Local news notes include visits by E F Miller and family of Franklin to Bryan relatives, a Bryan Hospital appendicitis recovery for Bob Smith, and multiple road trips and family visits involving Dunns, Bade, and Seales across Hearne Cameron and Navasota.

Bryan Daily Eagle Benchley E. F. Miller Franklin Bryan Bob Smith Bryan Hospital Rudolph Bade Calvert Gus Bade Ross Dunn Longview Almera Dunn Cameron J. B. Dunn Wheelock Hugh Rice Tabor Miss Almera Hearne I.G. N G. B. Bowman C. L. Benson Frances Emma Oscar Browning Athens H. B. Seale Bill Peyton Lila Moss Nannie Mae Moss Vergia Harris Sutton C. C. Seale Crosby John Haygood Ansel Boswell J. T. Josey Gertrude McGee Navasota R. H. Haltom Norine McGee Boys and Will Haltom Grapeland

Jim Parker in Steep Hollow Conducts Town Business

Jim Parker of Steep Hollow was seen transacting business in town today, indicating active local commerce and movement through the community.

Jim Parker Steep Hollow

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Brazos County Boys and Girls Club Department Bryant- Eagle Wijan Saas Atlanta Orgia Rhodes Parthenon Greece Egypt Nile Stone Mountain Gabriel Rock of Gibraltar Gutson Borglum Iene Farm Journal Millican Club Millican Boys and Girls Club R. R. Reppert Scr R. W. Persons T. A. Hensarling Millican Community Club Missouri Pacific Methodist J. L. Cobb A. S. McSwain Ollie Smith J. M. Ferguson J. T. Johnson Clyde F. Goen J. W. Barron Dora E. Wilson Charley Saxon J. H. Reed Jesse Conlee Y. N. Barron Roy Hudspeth Oak Me. Kenzie D. J. McDonald Co. M. Risinger John Sabo Emmett Holland L. H. Baird Louis Lero F. F. Regmund J. J Holik C. M. Degelia J. J. Messina J. M. Moore John Yeager J. W. Hamilton R. Y. McFerrin Wm. Conrad H. T. Wheeless J. L. Hensarling J. O. Orr J. B. Priddy Douglas Royder W. E. Gandy Ed S. Martin Noah C. Cole Otto Plagens Joe T United States Morris Sheppard Bowie County John F. Maddox Harris County Fred W. Davis Travis County George W. Dixon Felix D. Robertson Dallas County W. E. Pope Neuces County Miriam M. Ferguson Bell County Joe Burkett Eastland County W. A. Collins Lynch Davidson Thomas D. Barton Potter County T. W Whit) Davidson Harrison County Will C. Edwards Denton County John D. McCall Jefferson County Barry Miller Wallace Malone Tarrant County Dan Moody Williamson County Edward B. Ward John C. Wall Grayson County J. M. Nelson Hopkins County A. J. Smith Haskell County Don F. Smith Galveston County O.D. Baker Milam County Tom Bell S. H. Terrell Pat Moulden Collin County C. V. Terrell Wise County S. M. N. Marrs Robert E. Sparkman Ellis County George B. Terrell Cherokee County Will L. Sargent J. E Binkley Young County J. T. Robison Morris County Clarence E. Gilmore van Zandt County Ed E. Weaver J. C. Mason Taylor County J. M. West Robert E. Speer Lon A. Smith W. A. Nabors Wood County Walter W. M. Splawn Supreme Court Co M. Cureton Bosque County Willian Clayton Ware Hill County R. H. Buck ORDER Eastern Star Mrs. Greer J. D. Barnett Cooks Point Smetana R. L. Foster Britton Risinger Ernest Thompson Bill Post James Hopkins B. L. Foster Allen Lee Floyce Dee Ruby Foster Benchley Budget
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