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Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1932

Page

5

Pecan Orchard Growth and Local Farm Highlights

A Grimes county ranch run by Elieve Hicks features 21 pecan trees and 100 cultivated acres with 1 460 pasture acres hosting cattle, horses, hogs and goats. Emmett Linz, a 15 year old taxidermy student, earned honors for a mounted bird display. J C Chaney built the first cattle dipping vat and advocates tick eradication with the US Department. Large hydrangea in Caldwell attracts crowds, sparking debate on soil conditions and plant size.

Sim C. Hicks Grimes County W. I. Ross Hicks Ranch Mr. Hicks Hicks Bryan Emmett Linz Hugo Linz Northwestern School of Taxidermy Omaha Neb America Emmett Bremett Jany Stephen TP Austin High School J. C. Chaney Mesa Mr. Chaney United States Department Keith Iola Chaney

Bryan and Brazos County Social Roundup

Mrs. W. W. Solomon announces the birth of Margaret Louise Murphy on June 18 at the Murphy home in Wortham Texas. Residents and visitors include the Solomons Bryan Parsonage families and local engagements. many relatives travel through Bryan from Navasota Houston Brenham Galveston and Tyler for visits and trips.

W. W. Solomon Margaret Louise Murphy Edgar Murphy Wortham Texas Murphy Solomon Bryan Shirley Solomon Laura Gooch Navasota Ernest Shawe Brenham Robert Herndon Houston O. H. Astin E. H. Astin Columbus Seale F. D. Perkins McKinney Perkins Daisy Astin Harry Tuffley Harry Joe Dallas Galveston Sam Knox KFKB Tyler Joe R. Tatman RK. BR. Alexander Mr. Alexander Brazos River Brazos Burleson Comfort Coma River Jo-Anna Tatman H. M. Haswell Groveton Tyler Haswell West 24Th Street Mallie Mee Tatman H. McGee Oak McKenzie L. R. Blohm W. E. Johnson, Jr East 25Th Street Jefe

City Commission Meets to Discuss Tax Problem

The Bryan city commission met Thursday to informally discuss the tax situation and budget plans for the coming year. The report of the Board of Equalization has not yet been made and the commission has not yet been advised of the action of the board in fixing the amount of the city rendition.

Bryan Board of Equalization

Young People Form City Wide Protestant Federation

Nearly 80 youths from First Methodist First Baptist Free Will Baptist College Avenue Baptist and Presbyterian churches gathered at the Presbyterian church to perfect a city wide federation of youth societies. Heber Stewart was elected president and Nelson Fuller vice president with cabinet roles to be filled next Sunday. Officers and leaders spoke on forming a union to aid in service, religious recreation and social plans. Meetings set for Sunday afternoons to avoid conflicts with individual programs.

First Methodist First Baptist Free Will Baptist College Avenue Baptist Presbyterian Presbyterian Church Young Peoples’ Societies Heber Stewart First Baptist Church Earl Tardy College Avenue Baptist Church Tardy M. L. Cashion College of M. P. A Cashion

Summer Weather Through Last Week Details

Slight rainfall noted with only a three degree spread in weekly highs. Tuesday recorded .05 of an inch of rain and the highest maximum reached 96 on Sunday while the lowest maximum was 93 on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Marvin Denman of North Zurch were Bryan shoppers today.

Marvin Denman North Zurch Bryan

Youth group gathering to unite five churches in Kurten

The Kurten congregation hosts a youth federation with an educational session led by Rev. C Vrieling and Prof. C Best, a welcome by Fritz Frieling and Mrs. Lee J. Rountree, and a bene diction ceremony. Activities include games, meals, and an entertainment program by Anderson and other delegations. Officers and candidates are named, with preparations for a new joint organization and elections.

Kurten C. Vrieling Kurten Church Mexico City Fritz Frieling Lee J. Rountree Bryan Kurten Group Anderson Young People Young Peoples’ Society Louis Klintworth H. E. Spitzenpfeil Henry Wiese Kurten Society Fleary Schram Marie Klintworth Anderson Prof Best White Hall Trinklein Sealy Schreiner Spitzenpfeil North Zurch

Open Tournament Planned for Brazos Netters

Arrangements for an open tennis tournament begin Monday June 27 on courts of Miss Esther Cavitt and Chas Myers. Events include singles and doubles, with registration via Chas Myers. Fees cover court care and balls, 75 cents for singles or both events, 50 cents for doubles only per team member if applicable.

Myers Esther Cavitt East 30Th Street Chas. Myers South Bryan Street

Former Bryan Resident Inherits Modest Fortune

Dr. Henry B. Slaughter of Tuscaloora Alabama, recently active in Tulsa oil, inherits 160000 dollars from his uncle T. W. Belt of Los Angeles. Slaughter, Harvard graduate and former Bryan resident, gained local goodwill as his fortunes rise.

Bryan Henry B. Slaughter Tuscaloora Alabama Tulsa Oklahoma T. W. Belt Los Angeles California Slaughter Harvard University Oklahoma City Texas

Former resident here wins master's degree

The article notes H. B. Blanton received his master's degree from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. He and his wife Rebecca Hall Blanton, a Bryan native, have lived in Baltimore for two years, with Harvey having earlier graduated from the University of Texas.

Harvey B. Blanton Rebecca Hall H. B. Blanton John Hopkins University Baltimore Blanton T. P. Hall N. L. McCullough Adele Hall Bryan Harvey Banton University of Texas Miss Hall

Langford Buys Sinclair Filling Station in Hillsboro

Henry Lee Langford of Hillsboro buys the Sinclair Filling Station on South College avenue known as the old Sandifer station. He will take charge of the station immediately while continuing his duties at A. M. College and operate the filling station as well.

Sinclair South College Avenue Henry Lee Langford Hillsboro A. & M. College Mr. Langford

Postal Rate Increase Effective July 6 1922

Postal regulations announce a three cent per ounce first class rate from July 6 1922 to July 1 1934 with no change for postcards. Airmail postage is eight cents per first ounce and one cent for each additional ounce, including air route transport. Special Request Envelopes of two denominations may use an extra one cent stamp.

Wally Regie Wants Ady in Your Business

The advertisement notes Wally Regie advocates Ady involvement in business ventures. It emphasizes consistent readership by people overviews and urges engagement with local commerce.

Wally Regie Ady

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