Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Bryan Weekly Eagle in Bryan, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

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!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1927

Page

3

Adaptability and Character Emphasized In Lions Talk

Reverend Charlie Taylor tells Bryant Lions that sales success rests on adaptability and character. He explains adaptability as tact and optimism, contrasts truth telling with disappointing prospects, and cites Laurie Taylor’s piano and The Cat demonstration. Easter Egg Hunt planned, attendance prize won by Norman Dansby. list of members includes Henry Locke and Charles Taylor.

Charlie Taylor Bryan Lions Club Laurie Taylor Hensarling Jess Hensarling Bas Charlie Saunders Dejvices Ripper Erskine J. Bryan Miller Norman Dansby Mat F. Vitopil Geo. W. Griner J. E. Henson S. E. Eberstadt R. V. Armstrong W. E. Neeley Harry S. Edge Fred Hale G. L. Crawford M. M. Erskine L. L. Stephens E. A. Lightfoot Maurice Schulman J. Coulter Smith

First To Enlist In 5 Acre Feed Crop Contest

A. H. Kellar of Bryan K urten is the first farmer to enlist in the 5 acre feed crop contest sponsored by the Bryan Chamber of Commerce. The contest is open countywide with entries planting any crops on 5 acres. John D. Rogers reports a 1040 acre feed crop plan to cut cotton reliance and bolster home food, while terrace work and gopher control efforts continue across Brazos County.

A. H. Kellar Bryan-Kurten Star Route Bryan Chamber of Commerce C. A. Schram John D. Rogers Allen Brazos County Rogers

Methodist Women Meet At College Station

The Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist church at College Station met Monday afternoon with good attendance. Mrs. A K Mackey presided and Mrs. George P Grout led the devotional. The Voice program was led by Mrs J R McKee.

Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church At College Station A. K. Mackey George P. Grout J. R. McKee Mesdames R. P. Ward M. C. Hughes Jess C. Thomson W. E. Lewis

Steele’s Store Meet of Boys and Girls A Success

Steele's Store club girls met with Home Demonstration Agent Miss Abbie Sevier on March 22. Three new members joined Rita Church Katie Deluke and Katie Fazzino. Ethel Wallin reported testing college eggs with only three infertile in three settings. Next meeting is March 24 with many members urged to attend.

Steele's Store Steele’s Store Abbie Sevier Rita Church Katie Deluke Katie Fazzino Ethel Wallin Frances Salvago Little Lucy Collette

Pansy Ruth Lindsey Marks Birthday With Home Celebration

Saturday a birthday party was held at Pansy Ruth Lindsey's home from 8 to 56 oclock. The setting featured pots of ferns and sweet peas with guest list including Mrs J C Cloud and Mrs Charlie Ramsey among others. Guests joined in games and music led by Sallie Boyett and Allie Montgomery as a large candlelit cake was shared.

Pansy Ruth Lindsey Sallie Boyett Allie Montgomery Pansy Ruth Lindsey J. C. Cloud Charlie Ramsey Edna Pearl Ramsey Doris Smith Alma Smith Vivian Carnes Winnie Smith Helen Easters Irene Higgs Imogene Ballerstedt

Visits Bryan First Time In 23 Years

Frank James of New Baden in Robertson county visits Bryan for the first time in 23 years. He brought hogs to sell to M. J. Tremont and notes Bryan’s changes from boggy streets to paved roads and new business buildings. He recalls past lengthy trips by horse and wagon versus current four hour truck ride.

Frank James New Baden Robertson County Bryan M. J. Tremont Buster Cobb Mr. James

Tabor TABG. March 22 local notes in Texas valley

The column reports Tabor activities from March including a school play directed by W D Bunting, a wedding of Miss Inez Moore to J H Stockton, visits by teachers and families, a county meet at Colge Station with a large crowd, a big dance at George Wilson's home, and church services affected by rain. It notes several local residents sick but improving and highlights Hidalgo County voters backing a 10 million road bond amid Texas good roads growth.

TABG Tabor W. D. Bunting Inez Moore J. H. Stockton Bryan A. and M. College Roy Ray Foraker Selvin Broach Bryac Mars Broach George Wilson League Union J. M Edge Hidalgo County Texas

Division Engineer To Maintain Force In Bryan For Highway No 17

The Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce reports that Division Engineer with his force and shops will be based in Bryan to support Highway No 17 spanning 14 Texas counties. Secretary Samik Eberstadt praised the Chamber's service at Lampasas and officials thanked senators for keeping headquarters in Bryan. A poultry marketing note and a planned Poultry Tour were announced with directors urged to attend.

Brazos County R. H. Bush Chamber of Commerce Texas Bryan John M. Lawrence Highway Committee Bryan and Brazos County R. W. Persons A. and M. Extension Service Department Samik. Eberstadt Lampasas R. S. Bowers Caldwell W. S. Barron Highway No. 17 Howell Eberstadt M. College Allen Academy Villa Maria N. B. Allen Travis B. Bryan F. C. Bolton

Brother Of Mrs Gardner S Brother Dies In Pearsall

A telegram to Mrs. C. R. Gardner announced the death of her brother Rev John M Linn pastor of the Pearsall Methodist Church after a several day illness. Mrs Gardner departed for San Antonio following the news.

C. R. Gardner John M. Linn Methodist Church of

Contract Signed For Pipe Organ At First Baptist Bryan

A memorial pipe organ donation to the First Baptist Church of Bryan was formalized with a Thursday signing. The Hillgreen Lane organ, prepared for the church’s new building, was contracted through Will A. Watkins of Dallas, funded by J Webb Howell W Howell R W Howell and Mrs Jenny Howell Eastham. The instrument will be installed once construction reaches occupancy and is expected to offer rare musical opportunities in Bryan.

First Baptist Church Bryan

King's Highway Club Meeting Notes March 23

King’s Highway club members met March 23 with Miss Abbie Sevier absent for the fifth time this year. Mrs. Hearne led the session. attendees included Mangis Kelly Milberger Novosad Kopetsky Bush Novosad Curik Sodak Stroud Kindt McDonald Williams. Refreshments of grape juice and cake followed. Next meeting set for March 26.

King's Highway King’s Highway Abbie Sevier R. B. Hearne Ethel Mangis Reba Kelly Helen Milberger Millie Novosad Mary Kopetsky Armanda Bush Lena Novosad Adele Curik Lottie Sodak Margarite Stroud Emma Kindt

Fire destroys storage room and car shed at Woodville School

A storage room and a car shed on the Woodville School premises three miles north of Bryan were burned early Monday. The damage is put at about $200 with $100 insured.

Woodville School Bryan

Blair of Waco Chosen Division Engineer for Highway District 17

John H. Blair of Waco is appointed by the State Highway Commission as division engineer for district No 17 to succeed A McCormick of Houston who served the district the past year District headquarters will be established and maintained at Bryan

John H. Blair Waco State Highway Commission State Highway Department A. McCormick Houston Bryan

Quiet Lament From Shelley Verse Fragment

A fragment conveys a tired speaker lying down and weeping over a life of care. The tone is weary and elegiac, reflecting resignation to ongoing burdens with a soft, somber mood.

Shelley

Early Planting Guidance For Home Gardens From A&M Texas

College Station horticulturist J R Rosborough of the Extension Service warns that hardier vegetables like pas lettuce beets and potatoes should be planted first after frost danger ends. He advises thinning rows and hills early and using paper caps to shield young cucumbers melons and tomatoes from cold nights and wind.

Rosborough

Moler Barber College Offers Easiest Terms Yet

Moler Barber College at 712 Franklin Ave Houston Texas advertises unusually easy financing for barber courses. The school touts its long standing reputation and invites readers to write for details.

Barber Moler’s Moler Barber College Franklin Ave Houston Texas

Purification system cleanse promoted as health remedy

Physicians tout Purification as nature’s foundation of health. Take Calotabs once or twice weekly for several weeks to clear the system. Calotabs are the Septent of all system purifiers. Get a package with directions for 35 cents at drugstores.

Soil prep and watering tips for young garden plants

The article advises breaking soil crust on heavy or sandy soils to help tender plants emerge. If weather stays dry, water by flooding rather than sprinkling to keep a lasting moisture supply, as shallow rootlets form from constant surface watering.

Linoleumville Seeks Name Change From Oil Clothville

In Linoleumville New York residents petition for a formal name change. The town has been nicknamed Oil Clothville and residents hope for a name reflecting a higher image.

Linoleumville New York Oil Clothville

Also Mentioned on This Page

C. L. Bea Robert Davidson Mr. Davidson Jack Shimen Paul Ponzio R. L. Jones C.A. Schmann Charlie Locke W. E. Moore J. L. Sample John Smith Frank Patronella Charlie Cantella J. P. Gilpin Jim Tobias Ballard Moore Ed Chytte K. Kelly Fritz Kindt Jim Francis Borderbrook Farm College Road Morris Williamson Route 4 Wipprecht Walden Orr The Edge Club Dallas Fair Fair Causea R. R. Reppert Extension Service C. L. Benson Manther Wixon Creek Pig Club Wellborn Steele’s Pansy Ruth Lindsey W. H. Cole E. J. Jenkins Woman’s Club Climber of Commerce R.H. Bush Bush Eastland County Real Hat Shop Bryan Street Self In Harriet D. Parker Lena Wetter Galveston Daily News Times Galveston Circulation Department Laie Sean Power Star Products Co Cameron le AS the Adolphus Hotel Bath Dallas Adolphus Ewald Tire Hospital Main Street Bryan, Texas Oldsmobile Edge-Syptak Motor Coq
Search Courier

Search the Bryan Weekly Eagle Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Bryan Weekly Eagle?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication