Brazos County Farm Meeting Plans and Events
The Agricultural committee led by Dr. FE B Reynolds and George G Chance discussed the New Farm Program under the Soil Conservation act emphasizing increased production. A baby beef show is planned for March 14 at the Red Barn with auction aims and local bidders. An East Texas organization drive, duchess selection Nina Bess Astin, gymnasium projects, CCC camp support, cured meat show, and revenue pledges updates were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chance
Wallace
Agricultural Department
Fast Texas Chamber of Commercce
Longview
East Texas Organization
Lee J. Rountree
J. F. Casey
James Sullivan
Jack Howell
Jno. M. Lawrence, Jr
Brazos County
C. L. Benson
F. A. Dahlburg
Fred Gremmel
College
Inter-relations Committee
Bryan
Nina Bess Astin
R. Q. Astin
Texas University
Education Committee
Brazos County Child Welfare Board
Smithville
H. K. Hornsbury
Negro County
Agricultural Committee
Wilson
Brazos
J. E. Box
Benson
Natieeuth
5. M. Brown
Daniel Russell
J. Webb Howell
Membership and Finance
Chamber of Commerce
W. 8. Barron
M. Brown
E. R. Bryant
Marshall Bullock
E. R. Canady
J. ®. Casey
George G. Chance
J. H. Conway
F. L. Henderson
Jno
M Lawrence, Jr
I. Maniloff
Ee. B. Reynolds
Lee J. Rounee
D. W. Williams
E. E. Yeager
Spring Planting Brightens City Yards With Perennials
Volunteers helped spring up phlox and phloxlike plants as warm weather arrived. A resident tended red verbena all winter and now its blossoms glow, while blue delphiniums replaced ced verbena. This city-wide effort shows determination to adorn spaces between sidewalks and streets with greenery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carmen
Lions Club of Austin Speaker Visits Local Luncheon
Mrs Roy Danforth presided at piano as guests from College and Bryan attended a luncheon. Speakers included Mr Chapman of the Lions club at Austin, joined by H C Spencer Elmo Angell Allister Waldrop Charles Edge and Earl J Wilson from nearby cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Range
Roy Danforth
H. C. Spencer
Elmo Angell
College
Allister Waldrop
Charles Edge
Bryan
Earl J. Wilson
Waco
Mr. Chapman
Lions Club
Austin
Plans For C A Baptist Revival By College Avenue Church
The revival committee led by Ross Hall I L McNeely H P Dansby Sr Robert Jones Charles Blondeau and W S Barron advances spring revival plans at College Avenue Baptist church A large south end tabernacle chair platform will seat about 100 with benches and hundreds of chairs for 800 attendees Parking and grounds patrols are organized Rev C Y Dossey of Dallas will lead services The singing will be by W H Souther educational director at Tabernacle Baptist Fort Worth Souther a 194? Oklahoma Baptist University alumnus and former OBU quartet member also belongs to Southwestern Four Mrs Souther part of Seminary Ladies Quartet
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Hall
I. L. McNeely
H. P. Dansby
Robert Jones
Charles Blondeau
W. S. Barron
College Avenue Baptist Church
Tabernacle
C. Y. Dossey
Dallas
College Avenue
W. H. Souther
Pontiac
Michigan
Tabernacle Baptist Church of
Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee, Okla
Seminary
Fort Worth
O.B.U
Baptist Training Union
Southwestern Four
Souther
Seminary Ladies
Week of Mild Weather With Sparse Rainfall
Last week showed little weather variation with a high of 77 on Wednesday and a low of 49 on Monday. Total rainfall reached 0.39 inches as temperatures remained generally steady throughout the week.
Little Symphony Presents 1936 Concert at Guion Hall
The Little Symphony of the A and M Consolidated School plans its third annual concert at Guion Hall Thursday at 7 30 p m. The group includes about 50 young players from both high and grade schools directed by R J Dunn who organized the ensemble in 1933 and has coached it since with two hours daily instruction including summer sessions. The sponsors promise a fine evening of entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Symphony Orchestra
A. & M. Consolidated School
Guion Hall
R. J. Dunn
A. & M. College Military Band
Gift of personalized stationery from Eagle Printing Co
A note highlights high class stationery with the recipient’s name printed on it as a treasured gift from Eagle Printing Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Printing Co
Funeral Service Tuesday For Kin Of Bryan People
Friends in Bryan mourn Mrs. Annie Oliphant sister of H. B. McDowell and Mrs. C. H. Gardner died Sunday at 11 30 a m in Fort Worth aged 75 after weeks of illness Her body was taken to Brinkley Arkansas for funeral services and burial Her survivors include three daughters Mrs W J Fesperman Mrs D W Mathis and Mrs John Mc Cloud and three sisters and one brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Annie Oliphant
H. B. McDowell
C. H. Gardner
Fort Worth
Knight Funeral Draws Relatives to Dallas at Weekend
Mr and Mrs M L Parker attended the funeral of their cousin R E L Knight in Dallas on Monday with Parker serving as pall bearer. Mr and Mrs Earl Porter of Caldwell and Mumford joined from Bryan with Mrs H A Saunders and Miss Cora Garth for the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knight
M. L. Parkr
Dallas
R. E. L. Knight
Parker
Earl Porter
Caldwell and
Mumford
Mr. Knight
Bryan
H. A. Saunders
Cora Garth
Caldwell Publisher Is Bryan Visitor Monday
Former Senator R. S. Bowers of Caldwell, owner of the Caldwell News, visited Bryan today en route from Dallas. Bowers, who represented the 14th senatorial district including Brazos, Burleson, Bastrop, Lee, Washington and Robertson counties, is a member of the State Board of Education. He was joined in Bryan by G. T. Long, cousin of the late Huey P. Long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. S. Bowers
Caldwell
Caldwell News
Bryan
Dallas
Bowers
Brazos
Burleson
Bastrop, Lee, Washington and Robertson
State Board of Education
G. T. Long
Huey P. Long
Bronc Tracksters to Enter Cameron Meet on Saturday
Stephen F. Austin high school's Bronco track and field performers head to Cameron for another invitation meet this Saturday under Coach Wilson Cook. The team enters a Cameron event after placing at the first Hearne Relays won by San Jacinto Houston with Jeff Davis Houston Yoe High Cameron Franklin in second third and fourth. Wallis Price scored Bryan's only points in the mile before ever practicing, replacing ill Bob Hearn. The coach aims to give the squad more invitation meet exposure to build for the future. About 19 or 20 schools are expected in Cameron with selective entries from promising athletes. T. B. Peyton of Benchley traded in Bryan today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen F. Austin
Bronco
Cameron
Wilson
Cheesey) Cook
Broncs
Hearne
San Jacinto
Houston
Jeff Davis
Yoe
Wallis Price
Bryan
Bob Hearn
Cook
Price
Local residents visit in Bryan and area on Sunday
Mr and Mrs H P Smith and two sons visited friends in Navasota. Guests at N A Newman’s home included John Hyslop and two children of Hutto and Pearle Farley and Mary H Norman of Austin. Various locals travel, hospital updates reported, and relatives from Dallas Houston Waco and Beaumont appear among weekend visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Smith
Navasota
N. A. Newman
John Hyslop
Hutto
Pearle Farley
Mary H. Norman
Austin
A. 0. Gorder
West 24Th Street
Rosa Shepley
Houston
Frank Ripper
Ripper
Roland Dansby
Waco
John Canfield
Dallas
R. O. Allen
A. M. Burtis
Coulter Hoppess
Rockdale
Ted Ryan
A. M. Hartfield
Steep Hollow
Bryan
Henry Wheeless
Hicks Tire
Frank J. Boriskie
Beulah Jones
Hempstead
Order of the Eastern Star
J. Howard Todd
Judd Collier
Mumford
Collier
Hiram T. Coulter
J. W. Coulter
Harvey
S. W. Norwood
San Marcos
Louis Casmir
Calvert
Lee J. Rountree
W. E. Miller
BBC Paso
A. & M. College
Rye
Frank Rosier
Edge
Joe Wooten
Joe, Jr
Grover White
Beaumont
Aransas Pass
al Crystal
Caldwell
W. OQ
San
Bryan Area Roundup of Moves and Visits
Mrs. Gilbert Loew plans to move to Bryan and live with her father W. O. Sanders. Mrs. A. S. Allison and two daughters Ann and Sue return to Lockhart from visiting Bryan residents. Nancy Lee Seale, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Seale Jr., was born in San Angelo. WPA district conference attendees from Bryan include Mrs. M. B. Parker Mrs. Paul Swancoat and Mrs. C. S. Williams in Palestine. Dr. and Mrs. R. M. Searcy travel to Houston on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
R. M. Searcy
Houston
Concert at Guion hall by Little Symphony Thursday
The A and M Consolidated school Little Symphony, directed by R J Dunn, will perform at Guion hall Thursday at 7 30 p m. The program features group numbers and solos. Austin praised Dunns work granting a full graduation credit and about 50 children participate. admission is free for children and a small fee for adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan and
College
Little Symphony Orchestra
A. & M. Consolidated School
Guion Hall
R. J. Dunn
State Department of Education At
Austin
Dunn
Bryan High Seniors Guest at Hardin Baylor
Bryan High school senior girls from W. M. U. District 15 will attend a luncheon and festivity at Mary Hardin Baylor on April 18. Dr. and Mrs. J. C. Hardy host, assisted by the student body, to showcase college girls' interests.
Suspended Sentence For Drunken Driving
Oscar Jericho was found guilty of driving drunk in district court and received a one year state prison term with a recommendation to suspend. Attorney Lamar Bethea and assistant county attorney W R Allen were involved in the case. Jimmy Martin negee faced felony theft charges over auto use. Bessie Gargin pleaded guilty to assault with intent to commit murder with defense attorneys seeking a suspended sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Jericho
Lamar Bethea
Jericho
W. R. Allen
Jimmy Martin
Negee
J. G. Minkert
Bessie Gargin
Negress
J. A. Rhodes
Butler Hickman
18 Hole Layout Opens at Bryan Club With Nine Reconfigured
Construction of nine new tees at Bryan Country Club allows an 18 hole layout replacing the former 9. Par values shift on several holes but overall 18 hole par remains 72. Henry Ransom, the club professional, devised the new setup to accommodate more players as greens are conditioned and fairways prepared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Country Club
Henry Ransom
Complete Organization Harvey 4-H Girls Club
The Harvey 4-H Girls Club completed its organization at a Friday meeting held at the schoolhouse. Miss Anita Hensarling, president, led. Ruby Merle Dyess was named recreational leader and Florine Cook social chairman. Plans for a county playground baseball team were announced and discussions covered bedroom yard and garden improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Metcalfe
Louise Arrington
Beatrice Cook
Florine Cook
Sarah Graham
Louise Hensarling
Mae Boyd Hensarling
Ethel Minnie Mills
Ruby Merle Dyess
Helen Pate
Johnnie Mae Phillips
Anita Hensarling
DeHart Receives Two Year Term In Auto Theft Case
DeHart found guilty Tuesday of auto theft and sentenced to two years in state prison. He narrowly avoided an additional five year term by a one day lapse. Judge W C Davis formally imposed the two year sentence. earlier on March 3 1931 he was convicted and given five years in the same matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oden DeHart
Brazos
W. C. Davis
DeHart
Frank Crain
Court Dockets Include Fines and Dismissals
Five defendants appear in court with varied outcomes. A five year suspended term lapsed at midnight March 2, affecting enforcement. Billy Konitz, cited for turkey theft, fined $10 plus costs. J D Herndon Fred Perkins and Henry Persons see charges of attempted burglary dismissed. Otis Cramer’s assault with attempt to murder case dismissed after prior fine adjustment. Horace Spiller and Robert Bat ten plead guilty to a misdemeanor, each fined $15 and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Konitz
J. D. Herndon
Fred Perkins
Henry Persons
Otis Cramer
Horace Spiller
Robert Batten
Bryan Girl Honored At Roanoke College
Miss Louise Dyer of Bryan, a Roanoke College senior, is named the most versatile co ed among seven honors winners. She excels in scholarship, belongs to the senior class and sorority, and serves as secretary treasurer of the student council. The honor group photo will appear in the College Mirror 1934 35 yearbook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
J. W. Dyer
Louise Dyer
Bryan
Roanoke College
Salem
Miss Dyer
College Mirror
Pullet That Lays Gourd-Shaped Eggs Attracts Attention
A Rhode Island pullet raised by Mrs. C. D. Matsler in Union Hill has specialized in laying eggs with a gourd-like shape. Hatched last spring the bird began laying recently producing eggs with a distinctive long handle which has shortened over time. One gourd egg is on exhibit at the Eagle office beside last year’s monkey-face egg from a Brazos county pullet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
C. D. Matsler
Union Hill
Victory Harvesters Nominate Officers At Friday Meeting
Officers of the Victory Harvesters Union of the First Baptist Training Union met Friday evening at Milton Maloney home and nominated new officers. The group will meet Sunday at 6 15 PM and travel to the First Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victory-Harvester Union
First Baptist Training Union
Milton Maloney
Victory-Harvesters
First Methodist Church
Funeral Service Of Smetana Man Held On Saturday
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock for Bud Dozier 68 whose death Friday noon occurred at his home six miles west of Bryan in the Smetana community. Dr L B Elred officiated at the chapel and grave in Thompson Creek cemetery. interment beside his parents. Dozier never married. A niece Mrs Gertrude Dixon of McKinney arrived for the funeral. Pallbearers were Gus Schultz Alex Capps D Cunningham Paul Kopecky Louis Fridel and Fred Wherman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCulloch-Dansby
Bud Dozier
Bryan
Smetana
L. B. Elred
First Methodist Church
Thompson Creek
J. M. Perrone
Gus Schultz
Alex Capps
D. €. Cunningham
Paul Kopecky
Louis Fridel
Fred Wherman
Stolen Car Reappears in Business District
The automobile of O. C. Coston, reported stolen days earlier, was found parked in the business area Sunday night. Local authorities recovered the vehicle and reported no immediate suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. C. Coston
Business Visitors R. H. Smith and Ed Sebram in Bryan
R. H. Smith and Ed Sebram, both from Tabor, traveled to Bryan for business today, arriving in the morning hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Smith
Ed Sebram
Bryan
Tabor
Also Mentioned on This Page
FE. B. Reynolds
Sries
Karl Marx
Percy Terrell
John D. Rogers
John D. Quinn
Travis B. Bryan
S.J. Emory
Clarence Moore
Je J. Rountree
New Farm
C. A
Little Symphony
Kin of
Bryan Visitor
Bronc
T. B. Peyton
Benchley
Guion
Bryan High
Hardin-Baylor
Harvey 4-H Girls
Pullet
Victory
Christian Science Monitor
Christian Science Publishing Society
Norway Street
Boston
Massachusetts
Henry
Wre BP Reupeer
By Carl Anderson
Bryan Eagle
J. Alton York
Grimes and Brazos Counties
B. C
Buck) Thomas
Ralph W. Barry
A. 3. Ware
George B. Butler
Guy Harris
Raymond P. Todd
J. A. Rychlik
Will Conrad
Fred A. Wehrman
Sam Salvaggio
R. Pat Patterson
J. M. Moore
Claude A. Buchanan
Precinct
R. G
Buddy) Knowles
Jim G. Welch
Dave Jolly
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!