Lions to award distinguished service medal in 1927
The Lions club board decided to award a distinguished service medal to the citizen who rendered the most meritorious service to the community. A committee including Wilson Bradley Ty Cobb and J Webb Howell will choose the winner, with the 1927 award likely presented March 25 at the Palace Opera House after a concert by the Allen Academy band. Delegates to state and national Lions events were also named. The census report places United States population at 120,013,000 on July 1, 1928. Texas population is estimated at 5,487,000.
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Bryan
Lions’ Club
Wilson Bradley
J. Webb Howell
Chamber of Commerce
Law Henderson
Oak McKenzie
Rotary Club
Ty Cobb
Palace Opera House
Allen Academy
Lions
Wichita Falls
M. M. Erskine
F. D. Fuller
Henry Locke
W. 8. Howell
J. Bryan Miller
R. V. Armstrong
G. L
Des Crawford
Moines
Associated Press
Washington
Census Bureau
United States
Bureau
Texas
The People's Column from Hereford Texas February 25 1928
A local letter to the Bryan Eagle details a month long visit with Brazos County relatives and friends. The writer notes returning home to Hereford after travel from Bryan via the Hensarling home and mentions arrival dates in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hereford
Texas
Bryan Eagle
Brazos County
Bryan
P. H. Hensarling
A and M College to Welcome Dean Williams for April Lecture
Bryan news notes that Dean Deán C. Finley has secured Walter Williams head of journalism at the University of Missouri and two year president of the World Press Congress for a lecture at A and M College on April 10. Williams’ visit last year drew strong enthusiasm and is expected to attract a large audience. G W Martin reports extremely low round trip rates by the Southern Pacific Lines from Bryan to the Magic Valley for the weekend, with the trip leaving Friday and returning Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Finley
A. and
M. College
Walter Williams
University of Missouri
Press Congress of the World
Dean Williams
G. W. Martin
Southern Pacific Lines
Bryan
Magic Valley
Coolidge Offers California Aid After San Francisco Quito Dam Disaster
President Coolidge telegraphed California Governor Young offering full Army and Navy assistance in the San Francisco Quito dam disaster. The offer was made as the administration coordinated federal aid and relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
President Coolidge
Governor Young
California
Day
Army
Navy
San Francisco
Quito Dam
Corry Sheats In Bryan Wednesday
Corry Sheats of Franklin formerly a Robertson county legislator is in Bryan on business. He is now a traveling salesman and is visiting Hon. W. S. Barron. He was once the youngest member of the Texas Legislature.
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Corry Sheats
Franklin
Robertson County
Bryan
W. S. Barron
Sheats
Texas
Morrison Leads Hogg Debating Club to Victory at UT
Cameron native Bill Morrison, former A. and M. College student, lived with his sister Mrs Willard Chambers in Bryan and helped the Hogg Debating Club defeat the Athenaeum team in intersociety debates at the University of Texas. The two societies are UTs strongest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Morrison
Cameron
Willard Chambers
Bryan
Hogg
University of Texas
Athenaeum
Hogg and Atheneaum
Cotton Consumption Rises in February Totals
The Census Bureau reports February cotton use at 573 810 bales of lint and 56 1558 linters, up from 589 513 lint and 61 285 linters a year earlier.
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Associated Press
Washington
Farmer Slain on Magalitto Farm Near Houston
Italian farmer Sam Magalitto was shot and killed on his farm 10 miles from Houston. Ranger Carl Greene, working with the district attorney, was fatally wounded. Ranger Claude Beverly said they went to search for stills, separated, and Beverly opened fire after Greene was shot.
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Associated Press
Houston
Sam Magalitto
Carl Greene
Texas
Magalittos
Claude Beverly
Greene
Magritto
Beverly
Check Still Being Made For Bodies In Flooded Area
The sheriff's substation posted a list of 248 bodies recovered in San Francisquito flood areas. Duplications and omissions likely due to chaotic conditions. A major search for hundreds more bodies began among debris along Santa Clara river bridges and shores. Damages estimated between 15 million and 30 million dollars. Cause of the dam breach remained undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New Hall
San Francis Quito
Aera
Santa Clara River
Finance Company To Be Organized In Bryan
J B Todd, formerly of First National Bank, will be secretary of a finance corporation to be organized in Bryan on April 1. The firm plans to sell stock and promote new enterprises and home-building. Directors include R W Howell Wilson Bradley W W S Howell and R V Arm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. BE. Todd
First National Bank
Bryan
R. W. Howell
Wilson Bradley
Strong
W.W. S. Howell
R. V. Armthe
Death of Mrs Ada Hall Reported in Austin
Mrs Ada Hall of Austin died after a lengthy illness. She was the widow of the late Dr F M Hall of Bryan who died about 25 years ago. The body will go to Hempstead for funeral services Thursday at 11 am with burial in Hempstead cemetery. Local friends and relatives from Bryan plan to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie Hall
Ada Hall
Austin
F. M. Hall
Bryan
Hempstead
A and M Students Featured in East Texas Milk Course
A and M College representatives join the East Texas Short Course for farmers dairymen and milk dealers in Jacksonville on March 20 and 21 under the East Texas Chamber of Commerce. Prof E W Steel Dr T O Walton Prof J A Clutter and W S Bizzell of Fort Worth are among the program speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. College
East Texas
Jacksonville
East Texas Chamber of Commerce
E. W. Steel
T. O. Walton
J. A. Clutter
W. S. Bizzell
Fort Worth
College Station
Dallas doctor elected president of Texas rabbis group
Dr. David Lefkowitz of Dallas was elected president of the Kallah at the Texas rabbis organization during the closing session of a two day convention in Beaumont. Dr. Samuel Rosinger of Beaumont was named vice president and Dr. Harry Merfield of Fort Worth secretary. The 1929 convention will be held in Dallas.
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Beaumont
David Lefkowitz
Dallas
Texas Rabbis’ Organization
Samuel Rosinger
Harry Merfield
Fort Worth
Noble Melton Dies in Houston After Illness
Noble Melton 41 died at the family home in Houston on Thursday March 8 at 3 30 p m after a long illness. He was married to Jessie Phillips of Bryan and the couple had twin daughters Marjorie and Marie, now 13. He is survived by his mother Mrs Melton Sr of Troupe one sister and six brothers and a host of friends offer sympathy.
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Bryan
Noble Melton
Houston
Jessie Phillips
Reed And Baker Ride Like Paul Revere For Justice
Sheriff J H Reed and Deputy Lon Baker conducted a midnight ride through Bryan County summoning 101 veniremen for the Elwell Satterwhite case. The duo finished their rounds by 2 am with Baker appearing ready for another run tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Reed
Lon Baker
Paul Revere
Paul
Bryan
Elwell Satterwhite
Sheriff Reed
Presbyterian Men Present New Budget For Church Year
The Presbyterian Men met at the church to discuss a new annual budget of 12000 dollars. Major L L Melnnis J Bryan Miller and Major G M Martin spoke on needs benevolence and spiritual themes while Dr. Thomas Gordon Watts supported the budget. Fred L Cavitt leads the campaign and a large meal and musical program accompanied the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Fuller
L. L. Melnnis
J. Bryan Miller
G. M. Martin
Thomas Gordon Watts
Vass
Fred L. Cavitt
Mildred Salley
Kathleen Cason
Roy Danforth
W. P. Moore
B. S. Read
Allan Kraft
Jack Johnson
Elon Stuart
G. W. Martin
Fred Cavitt
Ww. O. Hearne
Mit Densby
A. L. Lalley
L. L. McInnis
C. G. Wetter
R. V. Armstrong
Thom G. Watts
D. Fuller
W. K Metal
W. ©. Holmes and Son
Larrie Stevens
7. H. Black
W. H. Darrow
Death Penalty Upheld for Sheriff Slayer Bill Smith
The Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the death sentence for Bill Smith of Jones county for killing Sheriff Jake Owens of Fisher county. The ruling was issued in Austin on March 14.
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Associated Press
Austin
Court of Criminal Appeals Today
Bill Smith
Jones County
Jake Owens
Fisher County
Pink Boll Worm Meeting Called
Baton Gouge La March 14 A meeting of the Southern Commissioners of Agriculture of cotton states entomologists and others interested has been called for March 30 at Memphis to take steps to assist the Federal Horticultural Board to control the pink boll worm situation in Texas. The meeting was called by Furry Wilson president of the Southern States Commissioners of Agriculture.
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Associated Press
Baton Gouge
Southern Commissioners of Agriculture of
Cotton States
Memphis
Federal Horticultural Board
Texas
Furry Wilson
Southern States Commissioners of Agriculture
Rail Commission Names Oil Board to Set Rules
Six men were named by the Texas railroad commission to draft rules for an “umpire” in Winkler county oil fields amid claims of overproduction and waste. W. B. Hamilton chairs the panel. members include W. S. Farish Nazro and others. First meeting set for Fort Worth on March 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Austin
Winkler County
State Railroad Commission
W. B. Hamilton
Wichita Falls
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Oil and Gas Bureau
W. S. Farish
Houston
Humble Oil and Refining
Commission
Fort Worth
Plane Endeavor Missing After Crossing Atlantic
Captain Walter Hinchliffee and passenger Elsie Mac Kay hoped to reach America in the plane Endeavor after leaving Cranwell England. Thirty hours after departure no sea report had sighted them, and progress toward the Nova Scotia coast remained unconfirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Walter Hinchliffee
Cranwell
England
Elsie MacKay
America
Nova Scotia
English
Press Day at Fort Worth Exposition Notables Attending
Four Bryan and A and M College citizens attended the Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock Show press day in Fort Worth. W D Van Blarcom highlighted A D Jackson known as Dog and his intent to stay until the last dog was hung. Mrs M R Bentley of Bryan associated with the Bryan Eagle attended her first press meeting. C Hoyle editor of A and M College publications greeted the group. Mrs Lee J Rountree of Bryan Eagle arrived first as the newspaper man.
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Bryan
M. College
Fort Worth
M. R. Bentley
Forth
Bryan Eagle
A. and
City
Lee J. Rountree
The
Lamar Bethea First to Get Gas in Bryan
Hon Lamar Bethea formerly of the Commission of Appeals of Austin was the first Bryan homeowner to receive natural gas and to pay the first gas bill in Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamar Bethea
The
Commission of Appeals of
Austin
Bryan
Satterwhite to Appeal Decision
Attorneys for Elwell Satterwhite who received 85 years in the penitentiary will appeal to higher courts. Notice of appeal served. formal application to follow today. Satterwhite remains in Brazos county jail during the appeal. bail is barred for sentences over 15 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwell Satterwhite
Satterwhite
Brazos County
Condemned Man Given Stay From Governor Moody
Juan Flores of Bexar County was scheduled for execution on March 16 but Governor Moody granted a stay until April 20. The case concerns a death sentence carried out by the electric chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Juan Flores
Bexar County
Moody
Halsell Motor Co. to Open New Showrooms in Texas
Halsell Motor Company plans to move into a new home near Parker Lumber Company by April 1. The new facility promises an elegant automobile showroom in the Texas area. Kay Halsell and son Buster Halsell were in Houston buying furnishings, while International Tile Company crews install a new elaborate floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halsell Motor Company
Parker Lumber Company
Texas
Kay Halsell
Buster Halsell
Houston
International Tile Company
Aberdeen Angus steer wins grand honors at Southwestern Show
Fort Worth reports an Aberdeen Angus steer from the Texas A and M College herd topped all breeds for champion honors at the Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock Show. Foster Farms Rexford won grand senior and junior champion bull in the Hereford class and Hazlett of Eldorado Kansas owned two top bulls. Harrison and Ryan of Harlan Iowa won Aberdeen Angus grand champion bull.
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Fort Worth
Texas A
M. College
Foster Farms
Rexford
Robert E. Hazlett
Eldorado
Kan
Hrrison
Ryan
Harlan
Iowa
Two Marriages Performed Here
Rev. R. E. Day, pastor of the First Baptist church, officiated at two marriages at his home on West 26th Street this week. On Monday evening W. Burroughs wed Miss Louis Burkhalter with Day as celebrant, and later that week Geneva Walker of Burleson County married W. B. Burkhalter of Bryan at the Days’ residence. Both couples plan to live in Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Day
First Baptist Church
West 26Th Street
W. Burroughs
Louis Burkhalter
Rev. Day
Geneva Walker
Burleson County
W. B. Burkhalter
Bryan
Nies
Mrs. Day
Revival Services At College Avenue Baptist Church
Revival services at College Avenue Baptist Church begin next Sunday with congregational singing led by W S Barron and Miss Madelle Wiley on piano. Rev Roy S Holloman will preach twice daily 10 a m and 7 30 p m through April 1 inviting Bryan residents to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Avenue Baptist Church
W. S. Barron
Maudelle Wiley
Bryan
R. H. Coleman
Roy S. Holloman
Art Exhibit at A. and M. College Open to Public
The A. and M. College art exhibit will be open tonight and Thursday inviting public attendance. Tonight hosts are Dean and Mrs. Chas. H. Winkler from 6:30 to 10 o'clock. Tomorrow hosts include Mrs. J.J. Taubenhaus and Mrs. R. E. Karper from 10 to 12 and Mrs. M. Francis and Mrs. George Sumner from 2 to 5 in the afternoon, with further hostesses Mrs. Fletcher and Miss Lola Blair from 6:50 to 10 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. and M. College
Dean
Chas. H. Winkler
J.J. Taubenhaus
R. E. Karper
M. Francis
George Sumner
Fletcher
Lola Blair
Fidelity Finance Company Named for New Local Firm
Fidelity Finance Company, submitted by Mrs Mildred Newton Allen, won the $25 cash prize for the chosen name. The finance corporation will open for business about April 1. J H Todd will serve as secretary of the new organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fidelity Finance Company
Mildred Newton Allen
New Finance Corporation
Finance Company
J. H. Todd
Hays Denounced as Fence in Teapot Dome Debate
Senator Caraway Democrat Arkansas charged on the Senate floor that Will Hays former chairman of the Republican National Committee acted as a fence in disposing of 160000 in Liberty Bonds given to the committee.
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Washington
Senate Today
Caraway
Arkansas
Will Hays
Republican National Committee
East Texas Chamber to Convene May Convention at Greenville
Kingsford Goodman of the East Texas Chamber of Commerce said East Texas shows keen interest in the annual convention to be held in Greenville on May 7 and 8. Special trains will bring attendees from Houston Gulf Coast Sabine Beaumont Port Arthur Orange and other points. Greenville expects the largest regional chamber crowd yet with extensive entertainment planned. Bryan and Port Arthur are eyeing the next convention as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingsford Goodman
East Texas Chamber of Commerce
Bryan
East Texas
Greenville
Houston
Gulf Coast
Sabine
Beaumont
Port Arthur
Orange
Chamber of Commerce
Texas Art Thema At Campus Study Club Meeting
Mrs. Roberdeau of Austin spoke on Texas art and the Texas Fine Arts Association attended by visiting Bryan and College Station clubs. Miss Marie Haines discussed Gesso decorative panels while a trio performed Adagio from Pathetique, Serenade, and more. Texas artists Harold Bugbee, Dawson Watson, Raymond Everett and others displayed works in the chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Art
C. H. Winkler
Bryan
College Station
D. C. McIntosh
Texas
W. J. Marsh
Fort Wond
Julia D. Owen
Navasota
MclIntosh
Roger Co. Roberdeau
Texas Fine Arts Association
Elizabeth Ney
Roberdeau
American Federation of Fine Arts
Marie Haines
M. M. Montgomery
R. Dunn
J. EB. Hance
Beethoven
New Mexico
Georgia
Florida
Harold Bugbee
Clay- Texas
Endon
Dawson Watson
San Antonio
Raymond Everett
University of Texas
Mr. Jenkins
Austin
Cotton market price report shows futures up and spot ranges
Cotton futures quoted from 1 to 3 points higher. Local spot prices ranged from 17 3 4 to 18 3 4 cents per pound.
Delegates Named To Firemen's Meet In Bryan
The Bryan Volunteer Fire Department elected officers for 1928 and named delegates to the Firemen's Convention in Denton on June 13 to 15. Delegates include Sam Noto from Protection Engine Co No 1 with Oscar Gregg as alternate. I E Warren, Ray Pippen, Will Blazek, Reagan Warren. and Chemical No 2 delegates T G Jenkins with Robert Cowart as alternate. C E Jenkins, T G Jenkins, W B Saunders, Milton Baker, H J Berger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Volunteer Fire Department
Denton
Sam Noto
Protection Engine Co. No. 1
Oscar Gregg
I. E. Warren
Ray Pippin
Will Blazek
Reagan Warren
Chemical No. 2
T. G. Jenkins
Robert Cowart
C. E. Jenkins
W. B. Saunders
Milton Baker
H. J. Berger
Protection Engine Co. No
Charles Sebesta
Ray Pippen
John Wittman
John Stasney
Brenham Huntsville Bus Line Planned Soon
A Brenham to Huntsville bus line is to begin April 1 with R. M. Hudson in charge after the state motor transportation department awarded the franchise. Two daily round trips will operate with four buses ordered to run through Old Was a sota n from Brenham Kington and Nay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brenham
Huntsville
R. M. Hudson
Motor Transportation Department
State Railroad Commission
Kington
Nay
Moody Suggests Hamer Evidence Go To Grand Jury
Governor Moody said Captain Frank Hamer should present to a grand jury the evidence he signed indicating a murder ring has formed after the State Bankers Association offered a $5 000 reward for each bank robber killed. The governor expressed confidence in Hamer and noted he had discussed the matter with him. He advised presenting the facts to the district jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Austin
Moody
Frank Hamer
Grand Jury
State Bankers’ Association
Hamer
Bryan Traction Company Sees Business Rise
Bryan College Traction Company shows a notable rise in business from last year. Eugene Edge, unpaid, reports the company runs eighteen round trips daily between Bryan and College, indicating growing activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan College Traction Company
Eugene Edge
Edge
Traction Company
Bryan
College
Weather Alert for Bryan Area Rains Likely Tonight
The Weather report from The Fagle notes for Bryan and vicinity that local rains are expected tonight and Thursday. The outlook emphasizes unsettled conditions with a chance of showers moving through the region.
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New Orleans
Bryan and Vicinity
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the People’s Column
Coolidge
Corry
Farmer
A. & M. College
MenOn
Reed
Baker
Rail Commission
Oil Board
Ss. C. Hoyle
Halsell Motor Co
College Avenue
Claims Hays
East Texas C. of
Mrs. Roberdeau
Grand
Bryan Traction Company
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