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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1928

Page

4

Early Planting of Cotton Advised by Texas Agronomist

COLLEGE STATION March 21 The land for cotton should be prepared early to settle firm and conserve moisture. Killough of Texas A&M urges weed and grass removal, well drained terraced fields, and plowing previous crop residues to humus. Rotation with other crops increases yields and lowers disease risk. A sister planter furrow helps weed control and deeper root development for drought resilience.

College Station D. T. Killough Texas Agricultural Experiment Station M. College of Texas

Friendship Bible Class Social at Mrs Carroll’s Home

The Friendship Bible Class of First Baptist Sunday School held its monthly social Friday night at Mrs. Parker Carroll’s West 26th Street home. Group No. 2 hosted with St Patricks Day greens and ribbons. Thirty members attended a lively program of games music contests and refreshments of green and white brick cream and macaroons.

Friendship Bible First Baptist Sunday School Parker Carroll West 26Th Street

In Memorium Lelia Suber Adams

Obituary notice for Mrs. Lelia Suber Adams wife of R B Adams of Jewett. Born Brazos County June 27 1880 educated in Bryan high school and Mary Nash College Sherman taught at Bryan High and A and M campus school. Married August 8 1910 died March 10 1928 funeral March 11 1928 Bryan cemetery interment. Survived by husband mother three sisters four brothers two nieces and other relatives.

Lelia Suber Adams R. B. Adams Jewett Bryan Brazos County J. H. Suber College Station Bryan High School Mary Nash College Sherman Lelia Suber A. and M. College Methodist Church Suber College M. B. Weaver Lela Luther Adams R. S. Marshall First Methodist Church J. C. Stewart Frankii R. BR. Adams J. H. Saber Sasteres Elizabeth Saber FE. M Deadsom Bertie Sader Ef Bryan Eugene Sauder Clebaree Jobe Seber Dallas Tom Mitten Seder Harold Harkey Crystal City Mic Eugenis Sor Boaz Heavenly Father Cack Ape Beasty Seabee Sean

Athletic Committee Supports Plant for Bryan School Sports

The Citizens' High School Athletic committee approved survey work toward a modern athletic plant for Bryan high school usable for all sports except basketball and potentially shared with the Bryan Sunday School League and Interscholastic League district meets. Members named Forest Jones as chair and included W S Howell, Robert Armstrong, H L Durham, and Ty Cobb. Gus Cox was praised for coaching the basketball team to its first non deficit year.

Bryan Citizens’ High School Athletic Committee Forest Jones W. S. Howell Robert Armstrong Gus Cox Ty Cobb W.S. Howell H. L. Durham

Contentment and aspiration in Tabor Friends column

The article discusses whether contentment should curb progress and highlights the balance between finding suitable work and meaningful leisure. It notes Elmer Wilson’s injury from a rabbit-hunting accident and lists community members visiting, students at Allen Military Academy, and tenth graders purchasing graduation supplies in Bryan.

Club Women Honor Officers With Grand Banquet

Bryan and College Station club women will honor Maggie W Barry recently elected state director General Federation of Women's Clubs and W R Potter president Texas Federation of Women's Clubs with a banquet on Saturday night April 28 at the new La Salle Hotel Invitations go to state officers and outstanding Texas club women for a 200 plus plate event forecast as the most brilliant affair in the region

Bryan College Station Maggie W. Barry Federation of Women’s Clubs W. R. Potter Texas Federation of Women’s Club New la Salle Hotel Texas

Cheese factories spark regional cooperation in Bryan

The writer urges Bryan's Chamber of Commerce to study successful cheese factories in Williamson county, noting Round Rock pays farmers nearly $5,000 monthly since last January. He suggests inviting Williamson leaders to Bray county to assess establishing a local cheese plant, arguing towns progress by actively creating opportunities rather than waiting.

Round Rock Bartlett Williamson County Brazos Chamber of Commerce Brayon County Conte Bryan

Horned Frog Captivates Boston as Texas Pet Returns

A Texas horned frog found alive in a courthouse cornerstone after 31 years and sent to Boston amid fanfare. A Cleveland girl received a baby horned frog from Texas with air mail, and Allen Myers Jr. arranged a gift to Boston. The creature named Gertrude inspired local excitement and puzzled caretakers at the Olmstead Company.

Texas Cleveland Ohio Bryan Express Boston Mass Allen Myers, Jr The Olmstead Company, Architects Bir Allen Myers Jr Chas. Myera Mr. Phillips Bratos County Mr. Philips Allen Myers Jy Tex Thes Gertrude Olmstead Company

Rev. Self To Lead Tent Meetings In Bryan

The Free Baptist church directs a series of meetings led by Rev. Self starting Sunday, April 1 in a large tent on West 26th Street across from the West Side school in Bryan.

Self Bryan West 26Th Street West Side Free Baptist Church

Methodist Pageant Sunday Is Big Success at Byron Church

A large Byron congregation praised a First Methodist pageant directed by Mrs. W. E. Neeley Mrs. Lamar Be thea and Mrs. Bert Reynolds The production showcased more than 100 characters and highlighted the church mission program with notable roles by Rev R S Marshall D J McDonald J W Hall and others from Payne College and related groups

W. E. Neeley Lamar Bethea Bert Reynolds Chronicler R. S. Marshall D. J. McDonald Pioneer J. W. Hall T. A. Adams C. R. Gardner Payne College Georgia

Rev Day to Lead Revival at Navasota First Baptist

Rev R E Day, pastor of Bryan First Baptist, will preach at the Navasota First Baptist revival. He replaces ill Rev J New of Tyler who canceled. Day recently closed a successful revival elsewhere and is in demand for such meetings. The revival opens Sunday at 11 am with Day arriving for the evening sermon.

Whorter Bryan Ezra Wilson Thurman Holiday and Holiday Pauline Walker Bessie Barnes Nora Wilson Fannie Locke Oscar Wilson Elmer Eliott R. E. Day First Baptist Church of First Baptist Church City W. N. Purcell J. the New Tyler Navasota Day Rey Navasota Examiner

Bryan Talent Dominates County Meet With Clear Wins

Bryan talent swept events at the Inter scholastic League meet held here. Winners included Music Memory by Anna Ruth Ware and Iola Harron of West Side, Senior Spelling by Frances Thomas and Praneces ranch, High School Easy by Margaret Parker, Sub-junior Spelling by Walter Porter and Lena Smith, Junior Spelling by Jane Singletary and Edna Nokes.

Bryan Talent Ryan Music Memory West Side Anna Ruth Ware Iola Harron Frances Thomas Praneces Ranch Easy Marsgaret Parker Walter Porter Lena Smith Jane Singletary Edna Nokes

R. R. Broach Announces Candidacy for Tax Assessor

R R Broach runs for tax assessor in Brasos county during the Democratic primary. Born on a farm in Aragos county he stresses qualifications and dedication to the office and asks voters for support.

Aragon County Brasos Aragos Coun Ted

Brazos County Invites Straw Vote for Presidential Picks

The Bryan Daily Eagle asks Brazos County residents to mark a straw ballot for president of the United States. Democrats listed include Donahey Reed, Ritchie Smith, Walsh, Moody, and Jones, with Dan Moody and Jesse Jones noted as Texas options. Republicans include Curtis Dawes, Hoover, Lowden, Willis, Coolidge, and Hughes. If not listed, voters may write a name in the blank space and mail to the Campaign Department.

The Eagle Brazos County United States Bryan Daily Eagle Bryan Texas Dan Moody Jesse Jones

Minnesota Man Surrenders After Escape From Stillwater Penitentiary

J H Hale aged 40 from Minnesota called Sheriff J H Reed of Bryan to say he wished to surrender and return to prison. Hale admitted escaping from Stillwater two years ago and requested to serve his Minnesota embezzlement sentence. Warden Sullivan confirmed Hale’s story and agreed to send an officer to take him back without a governor’s requisition.

J. H. Hale J. H. Reed Bryan Hale Stillwater Minnesota Reed Sullivan J. J. Sullivan Hate

Cameron Man Refuses To Tear Down Old Church

Cameron resident KR L Batte purchased the old Presbyterian church building and halted wrecking after carpenters began work. He stated he will not tear down churches, restoring the structure to its former condition. The building has long been a Cameron landmark.

Cameron Cameron Herald KR. L. Batts Old Presbyterian Church

Southern Pacific Lends Worker to American Legion

Southern Pacific railroad transferred J. W. Carnes from Recounting to passenger traffic and now lends his services to the American Legion post of Texas until next October. Carnes was in Bryan about two months and assisted by orwane suing the Bryan post. He states he will be glad to visit the Bryan post and aid as he can at any time.

Southern Pacific Railroad J. W. Carnes American Legion Poate of Texas Nexr Carnes Hryan Uy Orwane Bryan

Normangee Plans Poultry Show In March

Bryan visitors Mr. C. J. Trinkle and Mr. B. N. Nash called on Mrs. Wilson at the Sanitarium. They discussed a Normangee poultry show to be held Saturday March 24 with Sunshine Hatcheries offering 500 baby chicks as premiums for the best coop displays on the streets.

C. J. Trinkle B. N. Nash Bryan Frank Wilson Trinkle Mr. Nash F. W. Kazmeier Sunshine Hatcheries Normangee Kazmeier

Paying the Fare sermon and prayer meetings announced

A church message urges parents to reflect on their influence on children and the need to share salvation. It warns against wasted influence and headlines upcoming sermon titled Paying the Fare. Prayer meetings are scheduled Thursday at 3:30 pm with two named organizers and a men’s service at 7 pm. public is invited.

Ily Lot Christ McDuff Simpson Roy S. Holloman

Log To Be Made Of Texas Roads

R M Stene of the State Highway Department will log several hundred miles of Texas highways. The trip starts in Fort Worth then Dallas via Highway 1 then toward Houston on 40 then 19 into Houston. Route continues to Texarkana via 45 12 to Brownsville then 5 to El Paso and 0 into San Antonio.

Houston Brownsville el Vaso Texarkana Stone San Antonio

Congressional Medal Placed On Lindbergh For Heroic Flight

President Coolidge personally awards Colonel Charles Lindbergh the Congressional Medal of Honor for his courageous solo flight to Paris. The ceremony in Washington highlights the feat as a landmark achievement in aviation history.

Washington President Coolidge Charles Lindbergh Paris

Wardlaw Files Application for Democratic Ballot

Louis J Wardlaw of Port Worth submits a formal application to the Democratic Party in Georgetown for a place on the ballot. The notice includes prices and delivery terms for related materials and references Moore Brom Navasota in unclear lines.

Port Worth Louie Ed. Wardlaw Pore Worth Dow Wilcos Georgetown Portale Porte Riva Bweel Poelato Planta Geown Fom Apell Hoore Moore Brom Navasota

Distinguished Dallas Pastor Accepts Bryan Invitation

Dr. George W. Truett pastor of First Baptist Dallas and president of the Southern Baptist convention will deliver the sermon at the opening of Bryan’s new First Baptist church building on Sunday May 6. Rev. R. E. Day announced after conferring in Dallas with Truett. Bryan organizations urged his acceptance and the community congratulates the church.

First Baptist Church of George W. Truett Dallas Southern Baptist Convention First Baptist R. E. Day Truett Bryan Dr. Truett

Cottage cheese demonstrations boost Brazos club cooking

Brazos County club women held cottage cheese demonstrations to promote its use beyond a beverage. The events impressed attendees with vegetable salad ideas. home agents offer recipes. Gardens flourish with tomatoes, chickens, and incubators reported as part of productive projects.

Brazos County Club

Optimism and Faith Highlight Community Meeting

A local gathering praised national charity and church investments totaling billions, noting 8 percent annual church membership growth. Speakers defended youth social service work, minimized crime prominence, and urged a return to the family altar. Rip Erskine led singing with Dr. John W. Black directing. attendees included numerous named locals and Ty Cobb.

Rip Erskine John W. Black Dr. Black Philip Hensarling C. L. Eden R. M. Dansby W. F E. Neeley G. R. Franks Lamar Etheridge B. Cochran Guy F. Boyett W. H. Lawrence W. R. Fairman Thos Gordon Watts Jno W. Black R. A. Kunitz Buster Starnes Emmett Armstrong Jack Radford Jimmie Clark Ray Gardner C. 8 Beckwith T. A. Adams W. W. Soloman J. B. Christian Jesse C. Thomson G. S. Crenshaw E. L. Flagg M. M. Erskine W. S. Howell R. S. Marshall Coulter T. Hoppess W. J. Coulter E. L. Bryant R. E. Bosque Geo. W. Johnson W. B. Cline Oak McKenzie C. M. Bethany W. K. Gibbs Hugo John M. Lawrence Jr John S. Caldwell Geo. B. Shaw Ross Dean A. S. McSwain Jas. W. James C. R. Gardner A. Ben«bow Ty Cobb

Bryan Students Named To County Interscholastic Meet

Winners of the recent city wide elimination contest will represent Bryan in the county Interscholastic League meet Friday night. Debates feature Edwin Hayes and Milton Maloney for the boys and Ruth Wilcox and Leila Law Davis for the girls. Declamation and extemporaneous speaking teams include listed finalists from East and West Sides across junior and senior divisions.

Bryan H. L. Durham East Side Doris Beard Margaret Higgs West Side Iola Barron Lillie Kaplan William Nash Wayne Durham Joe White Jr J. B. Warren, Jr Mittie Louise Ross Edith Conway Addison Ainsworth Joe Kelly

Distinguished East Texan Visits Bryan

R. TY. Blair and his wife visit their daughter in Bryan. Blair, a Timpson merchant, plays an active role in town progress and serves as chairman of the agricultural committee of the Timpson Chamber of Commerce.

R. TY. Blair Timpson Shelby County J. G. Powers Bryan Mr. Blair

Chickens Benefit From Star Parasite Remover Feed Additive

Poultry health improves with Star Parasite Remover claiming fewer worms and insects, boosting overall health and egg production for flocks.

Baby Chick Ailments Prompt Quick Treatment Advice

A brief notice urges poultry keepers to treat chick illnesses like white diarrhoea and bowel troubles with Star Roup and Diarrhoes rape, promoting prevention and relief. It references money Mack Roman and Vick Drugs as possible suppliers.

Money Mack

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Friendship Bible Class Beagle Tabor Tales R. L. Hewett Elmer Wilson Curtis Elliott W. FE. Elliott A. R. McCauley Iona Robert Lee Louis Lonnie Ford Hoskins Jimmie Dell Tubbs Brookshire Mra George Henry Louis McCauley Allen Military Academy Selvin Broach Howard Broach M. S. Broach Tabor Louise Broach A. G. Syptak Charlie MeWhorter Noah Me People's Rev. R. V Bob) Self Asheville, North Carolina Byron America R. R. Broach PREXY Donahey Reed Ritchie Smith Walsh Mont Moody Jones Curtis Dawes Hoover Lowden Willis Coolidge Hughes Southern Pacific American Legion Lindbergh Louis J. Wardlaw C. L. Benson Lucy A. Givens Les Acres East Texas John Ettle Brazos Valley Mr. Little R. R. Reppert Extension Service W. BE. Graham Jake Corntassell Lincoln Pariah Louisiana Agricultural Committee of the Ruston Chamber of Commores Paw Corntaesell Oorntwmpell Marek Smetana BABY
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