Secretary Williams of Center Visited Bryan for Building and Loan Talks
O. L. Williams, secretary of the Center Chamber of Commerce, traveled to Bryan on Monday to finalize figures and plans for a Bryan Building and Loan Association. He discussed the Bryan Plan with Secretary S. EF. Eberstadt and noted Center has organized a Building and Loan group. Williams also serves as Colorado River Reclamation Association secretary and recently backed a bond issue for Texas towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. L. Williams
Chamber of Commerce Center
Bryan
S. EF. Eberstadt
Bryan Building and Loan Association
Eberstadt
Williams
Colorado River Reclamation Association
Texas
Willams
Mrs S A Long Hurt in Highway Accident Near Hearne
Mrs S A Long suffered a serious spinal injury when she was thrown on crossing a bridge near Hearne while en route to visit Mr and Mrs Frank Cook. She was transported to Bryan on a 4:30 H T C train and remained at her daughter's home. A surgery was planned for Bryan hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. S. A. Long
Hearne
S. A. Long
Roxy Long
W. R. Fairman
Frank Cook
Mrs Long
Long
Bryan
Business Girls Circle Plans Thursday Evening Meeting
The Business Girls Circle of First Presbyterian Church in Bryan invites women of any denomination to a Bible study and social gathering. On Thursday at 6 30 p m they will meet at W O Goosbee place four miles east of Bryan, with a bonfire and a program led by Miss Virginia Wesa on Women of the Bible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
First Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Church
W. O. Goo
Virginia Wesa
Bble
Misses West Weddington
Annie Dearing
Lena
Clara Wetter
Harriette Parker
Alma Robertson
Ray Montgomery
May Wilson
Virginia West
Ethel
Edith
Father Cavitt
Malcolm Melnnis
Allie Conway
Stella Stuart
Marion Foote
Myrtle Billard
Miss Wheeer
Mesdames
Lila Graham Bryar
C. T. Holmes
Harve Wedington
Streets Open After Removal of Dirt on Local Avenues
Dirt removal clears East 27th Street between College Boulevard and Tabor Avenue and Tabor Avenue between 27th and 28th Streets improving traffic flow and convenience for drivers.
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East 27Th Street
College Boulevard
Tabor Avenue
Wellborn Woman's Club Meets Under Oak Shade
Wellborn Texas June 16 the Woman's Club met Wednesday afternoon at 3 under an oak tree. Daisies and buttercups bloomed as an enthusiastic crowd discussed Brazos County Day menus, community meet plans, and a biscuit contest receipt. Members invite all local ladies to attend the next gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Daily Eagle
Wellborn
Texas
Brazos County
Mrs Marstellar Hurt In Accident On College Road
Friday night around seven o clock Mrs R P Marstellar of College was riding on Bryan College Road when her horse shied at a mailbox and struck a passing car. Both rider and horse fell with the horse pinning her right side. She suffered bruises and injuries but no broken bones feared. The driver is not blamed. Mr J F Covey and wife are in Galveston for medical examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. Marstellar
College
Bryan College Road
Marstellar
New Members Appointed On Equalization Board Begin Work
C L Eden D L White and J W Hamilton were named to the City Equalization Board for 1928 at a Friday night City Commission meeting. The board began work at nine oclock Monday morning to equalize taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Eden
D. L. White
J. W. Hamilton
Ts Board
All Teachers Now Chosen in County Schools
County Superintendent D. J. McDonald reports all vacancies filled. Applications exceeded normal numbers and the pool shows higher quality with nearly all teachers holding State certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. McDonald
McDonald
Millican Methodist Society Ice Cream Supper and Concert
The Woman's Missionary Society of Millican Methodist church hosts a music program and ice cream supper on Friday June 22. Everyone is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Missionary Society of Millican Methodist Church
Benedicts Defeat Single Men In Game
After consent from nine wives, the Free Baptist church baseball game ended 5-4 with the Benedicts beating the single men. Holmes starred for the married side, while Tatum pitched and called the game, with Rev J J Tatum handling the plate and Cloud making a key catch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benedicts
Beckwith
Free Baptist Church
Holmes
Earle Tatum
Rev. Rendleman
Cloud
Morris Tatum
Uncle Sam
Parker Carroll
Heinie Groh
J J. Tatum
Kellett
Tatum
J. J Tatum
Five Year Old Boy Run Down in Local Auto Crash
Elmer Newcomb five years old son of Mr and Mrs J T Newcomb of Kurten was struck by an auto owned by Mrs C F Moore driven by Joe Platter on Mar street in front of John M Sebesta store. He sustained a fractured thigh and rib and was taken to Bryan hospital where he rests satisfactorily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Newcomb
J. T. Newcomb
Kurten
C. F. Moore
Joe Platzer
Mar Street
John M. Sebesta
Moore
Mr. Platter
Main Street
Sanders Bros
Bryan Hospital
W. H. Oliver
Jury Verdict in Young Damage Case Rendered
A jury at 10 o'clock Saturday morning returned verdicts in the H. H. Young vs. H. & T. C. Railway damage suit after considering twenty questions. Judge W. C. Davis will render final judgment next week. Representatives for the railway were L. Stribling of Waco and Robert Armstrong of Bryan. plaintiffs were Oak McKenzie T. P. Buffington and Bush Leigh of Anderson. Jurors listed include Claude Thompson Paul Dansby Douglas Royder and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Young
Bush Leigh
Anderson
Claude Thompson
Paul Dansby
Douglas Royder
W. P. Moore
W. F E. Gandy
Rowland Hudspeth
Howard Todd
W. L. Ayers
A. A. Newcomb
W. L. Wade
Lee Norwood
Will Presnal
Death of a child in Kurten
Infant son of Rev J J and Mrs J J Kasiski dies at age 1 year 4 months and 20 days at the family home in Kurten. Survived by parents six siblings. Funeral conducted by Rev Grotefend of Brenham with interment in Kurten cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erwin Carl Kasiski
J. J. Kasiski
Kurten
Methodist Women In Group Meetings
The Methodist women continue to hold splendid Missionary Society meetings despite warm weather. Group No 1 reports two new members and one visitor, with Bible study led by Mrs. J. B. Priddy. Group No 2, hosted by Mrs. Madison Hall, notes two visitors and a social hour with ice cream and cake. Group No 3 met outdoors near Mrs. W. W. Solomon’s home, presenting a gift to Mrs. J. D. McDonald, and a picnic lunch followed. Group No 4 maintains enthusiasm with a study on Building in India, welcomes visitors and two new members, and ends with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missionary Society
Ewing
Mary Ewing
J. B. Priddy
E. W. Ross
KK. W. Smith
Dick Fain
Mesdames J.B. Priddy
W. E. Ross
Cora Hamilton
Josie Lawrence
R. B. Welch
Jim Darwin
J. O. Tucker C. G. Walker
J. M. Reed
Madison Hall
John Edge
Mable Hall
Mesdames A. L. Koenig
R. J. Newland
S. E. Eberstadt
W. E. Lewis
Hall
McDonald
W. W. Solomon
E. W. Crenshaw
W. F. Gibbs
Wade Cox
J. D. McDonald
H. N. Cochran
Lilie Hall
W. A. Deaton
W. J. Barron
W. Solomon
Dave Munday
Hugo Lenz
W. E. Saunders
W. H. Sole
W. G. Alsebrook
C. A. Lewis
L. E. Bailey
M. R. Bentley
India
Miss Ewing
M. R. Dansby
F. C. Brunneman
Harlinger
T. 8. Powers
H. A. Robinson
Mesdames L. F Bailey
J. H. Brown
H. C. Beard
H. D. Cuykendall
J. M. Dansby
C. R. Gardner
D. P Gaby
E. C. Harder
E. A. Miller Oak McKenzie
B. T. Poole
H H. Seale
Mrs. Miller
Smetana Beats Edge 16 to 4 in Sunday Game
Smetana defeats Edge 16 to 4 on the Smetana diamond. Strong team defense and steady play defined the contest as both sides displayed good ball handling. Batteries: Smetana Kolenic Merka against Edge Cross Nedbalek. Large crowd attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smetana
Edge
Kolenic
Merka
Edge Cross
Nedbalek
Mudville Club Hosts Pie Eating Contest and Activities
The Mudville boys and girls club held a lively meeting with songs, talks, and contests led by Tony Denena and County Agent Benson. A banana eating contest crowned a girl winner, and plans for a pie eating contest on July 21 hinted at ongoing club enrichment and a Brazos county encampment on June 28-29. Bryan attendees included J. D. Martin, Miss Laura Roten, and County Agent Benson with daughter Elliott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mudville
Tony Denena
Benson
Laura R. Roten
Brazos County
Bryan
J. D. Martin
Chamber of Commerce
Laura B. Roten
Elliott
Teachers Examination Schedule Announced by Supt. McDonald
County supervisors announce the county teachers examinations at the courthouse with dates July 6 7 August 17 18 September 7 8 October 5 6 and December 7 8. No more county certificates will be issued after September 1 and candidates should plan to test in July or August. PD J McDonald County Superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt
D. J. McDonald
Court House
J McDonald
Farewell Banquet Honors Dr. John A. Held Before World Baptist Tour
The First Baptist church in an evening gathering at the Green Parrot Tea Room bid Dr. John A. Held farewell ahead of his June 24 departure for the World Baptist Conference in Stockholm. He will tour Europe, visit Vienna relatives, then Egypt and the Holy Land, with plans described as wonderful and fulfilling. Dr. Tidwell Baylor University spoke, joined by L. Wilson, J. Pipkin, and others. a long list of attendees was acknowledged.
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John A. Held
First Baptist
Green Parrot Tea Room
Dr. Held
Stockhom Sweden
Vienna
Egypt
Holy Land
Danube
Joseph
Moses
Joshua
Israel
Red Sea
Pisah
Horeb
Jordan
Promised Land
Jerusalem
Mount of Olives
Bethany
Nazareth
Bethlehem
Bethsemany
Calvary
Holy Hill
Jericho
Dead Sea
D. L. Wilson
PD. L. Wilson
C. A. Harris
Q. B. Webb
J. T. S. Park
Miriam Crate
J. B. Tidwell
Baylor University
Waco
L. Wilson W. S. Barron
J. J. Pipkin
Jno. A. Held
Gabe Cazell
J. Webb Howell
Miriam Crute
R. B. Grant
M. E. Wallace
J. B. Tidwel
J. T. Maloney
E. H. P. Bain
Lon Locke
E. F. Parks
E. E. McAdams
Jno. A. Moore Jr
A T. Turner
S. M. Barr
H. Dansby
Louise Pipkin
Lee Mayfield
W. S. Barron
Artie Barron
Gabe Carell
Joe Vance
M. M. Vance
Chas
KF. Hlier
G. Walker
Lidie Belle Pipkin
R N. Burrows
Georgia Propho
M. B. Cooper
Velma Freshour
P. A. Tardy
Thomas A. Popham
Corsicana
Henry Locke
A J. Buchanan
W. T. Austin Chapter Elect New Officers
W. T. Austin Chapter No 87, Royal Arch Masons, elected J. Linton Roberson as high priest E. W. Price as king W. E. Lewis as scribe J. N. Dulaney as treasurer and F. E. Litche as secretary at a regular meeting in the Masonic Temple. W. T. Austin Council No 52 Royal and Select Masters elected Oak McKenzie J. I. M R. L. Berdine R I D M W A Duncan I P C J N Dulaney treasurer and F E Litche recorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Austin
Royal Arcl Masons
Masonic Temple
J. Linton Robertson
E. W. Price
King
W. E. Lewis
J. N. Dulaney
F. E. Litche
W. T. Austin Council
Royal and
Oak McKenzie
R. L. Berdine
Trial Deferred in State v. R. E. Lee for Possession
The case of State against R. E. Lee for possession of intoxicating liquors was before the Bryan court yesterday and continued until October 1 on motion of the defendant's counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State
R. E. Lee
Bryan
Hefley Walker Wedding Attends Cameron Ceremony
Mrs. F. L. Henderson, Katherine Henderson and Margaret Parker traveled to Cameron by auto to witness the marriage of Miss Glady Walker to Mr. William Tell Hefley at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church. Miss Walker taught in Bryan public schools and will reside with Mr. Hefley in Temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Henderson
Katherine Henderson
Margaret Parker
Cameron
Bryan Visitors in New York Arrive for Summer Abroad
Mrs John Astin of Bryan and her niece Miss Juliet Castle will reach Webster next week for a seven day stay in New York before traveling to Montreal to join a summer abroad party led by Mrs. Armstrong of Waco. Miss Castle is Bert Castle of Waco’s niece, a known figure in cotton affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Astin
Bryan
Juliet Castle
Webster
Montreal
Armstrong
Waco
Castile
Bert Castle
Death Calls Young Bryan Businessman E G Jenkins
E G Jenkins died Monday in Houston after a lengthy illness. His remains arrived in Bryan and lie in the family home. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 10:00 am at the First Methodist church conducted by Rev H C Willis with interment in the city cemetery. Survivors include his wife Mrs E G Jenkins and parents Mr and Mrs E J Jenkins along with several relatives attending the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
E. G. Jenkins
Edwin
Bryan
E. J. Jenkins
First Methodist Church
H. C. Willis
City
FE. J. Jenkins
C. D. Steagall
T. J. Lloyd
Edith Lloyd
Nacogdoches
J. F. Miles
San Benito
Palace Theatre Begins Installing New Cooling System
Material for the new cooling system arrived and electricians started installation at the Palace Theatre. The elaborate system will improve summer comfort for patrons attending shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace
Palace Theatre
Farms Need Rain In Dry Spots Across Countryside
Farmers in several sections report insufficient moisture as local bankers note drought conditions. Weather strains crop yields and irrigation demand rises while rains remain scarce this season.
Dallas Man Appointed City Editor Bryan Burges
Austin Fe Burges, longtime Semi Weekly Farm News writer in Dallas, joins the Eagle as city editor. He assumed duties Monday and is an agriculture graduate from A and TM College. The Eagle aims to deliver its best daily paper yet and seeks courteous support from Bryan readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin FE
Burges
Farm News of
Dallas
The
Eagle
Aand ™ College
Bryan
White-Rickettson wedding announced in Austin
The Austin groom Serge ant at Arms Joe White led his bride into the House of Representatives on Wednesday as lawmakers showered congratulations. The bride formerly Miss Alberta Rickettson of Austin and is a nephew of Mrs. S. H. Franklin and Mrs. Jack Boone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Bryan
S. H. Franklin
Jack Boone
House of Representatives
Joe White
White
Alberta Rickettson
City Commission to Review More Paving Projects Tonight
City Commission plans to consider paving additional streets and finishing work on the manual arts buildings at the old East Side school. City Manager E E Mc Adams stated this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. McAdams
Manual Arts
Old East Side School
A L Taylor of Cooks Point Visited Beyan Today
A L Taylor from Cook's Point traveled to Beyan today for a brief visit, noting no major events or meetings. The trip appears casual with no official engagements recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Taylor
Cook's Point
Beyan
Roberton County Boys and Girls Club gathering in Franklin
District Agent Stanford and Assistant State Agent Evans led the Robertson County Club event in Franklin with talks by County Judge Reed and others praising youth work. The day included corn judging, stock contests, a Chamber of Commerce welcome, and a June 28 29 encampment program at Fin-Feather Club near Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Standford
S. C. Evans
Benson
Franklin
Robertson County
R. B. Ewing
Vernon Wheeless
Stanford
Reed
Ima Cook
Brazos County
Evans
Franklin Chamber of Commerce
Brother Ewing
Texas
Hohn
Dutch” Hohn
Grimes County Club
A. & M. College
Grimes County
Navasota Chamber of Commerce
Brazos
Fin-Feather Club
Bryan
Johnnie Sabo
Boy Scouts of
H. O. Ferguson
S. E. Eberstadt
Welborn Community Club Elects Youthful Officers
The Welborn community club meeting last Friday elected Lallie Barron as president J L Vance as vice president Miss Lela Maud Norwood secretary and two wives as program committee. Speakers urged community cooperation and noted plans for Brazos County Day and county youth events. A boy injured by a baseball bat underwent surgery and is recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welborn
Lallie Barron
J. L. Vance
Lela Maud Norwood
J L. Vance
Guy Neely
Barron
I. M. Cook
Steep Hollow
S. E. Eberstadt
Bryan Chamber of Commerce
Brazos County
Chamber of Commerce
Bryan Rotary Club
Rotary
J. M. Cook
Bryan
Splendidit
Woman's Club
Eugenia Suber
Annie Laura Cook
Weborn Progressive Community Club
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Secretary Williams
Center
College Road
J. F. Covey
Galveston
Mr. Covey
Methodist
Baptists
Hefley-Walker
Bryan Visitors
Bryan Eagle
White-Rickettson
City Commission
Brazos County Boy's and Girls Club Department
Farm Bureau Report
Texas Farm Bureau Cotton Association
Farm Bureau News
John T. Orr
Runnels County
Farm Bureau Cotton Association
Austin Business Men
Young Men’s Business League of Austin
Egbert Jones
Cole-Jones
Famaer
J. W. Jernigan
Progressive Farmer
New Zealand
J. M. Cadle
Route 6
Franclin
Mr. Cadle
Robertson County Club
Wellborn Community Club
Percy Tardy
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