Bryan Firms award medals in Brazos County meet
The 1927 Brazos County Track Meet saw Bryan merchants award gold medals for both track and literary contests. Winners include Louis Gorzyski and Elton Holland in track events, Ruth Lowe and Mildred Cross in declamation, plus numerous other students across junior and senior divisions, with medals provided by local businesses and presented through John Caldwell Jewelers.
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Brazos County
Bryan
John M. Caldwell
Louis Gorzyski
Yeager-Edge Hardware Company
Louis Gorayski
Holmes Bros
Johnny Kana
Wilson Bradley
Curtis Williams
Caldwell Jewelry Store
C. H. Davis
Brock Bros
Nolan Colson
E. R. Emmet
Elton Holland
Chas. Nitch
Mildred L. Cross
Webb Bros
Coulter Hoppess
Edge Dry Goods Co
Ruth Lowe
Bryan Piggly- Wiggly
Margaret Frances
Cole Grocery Co
Carl Winkler
Eugene Edge
London Andrews
W. R. Sanders
Reed McDonald
Tyler Haswell
Alton Risinger
M. F. Vitopil
Bertha Humbert
Real Hat Shop
Mattie Lou Burt
Roman and
Vick
Cecil Rosier
Lawrence Grocery Co
Ray Free
Campus Grocery Co
A. and
M. College Community Store
Back Seat Driving in Education Critique by Madison Hall
Madison Hall argues against back seat driving in education noting political and personal influences often steer school policy. He urges that boards and drivers remain focused on safe, student-centered leadership with qualified front seat guidance.
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Board of Education
Local flu illness and postponed Sunday School picnic
Mrs. Roy Nunn remains severely ill with the flu at her home on West 26th Street though improving today. The Sunday School class picnic hosted by Mrs. Webb Howell has been postponed to a later date.
Red Cross Boss Calls Flood Disaster the Nation's Worst
James L. Feiser of the American Red Cross calls the Mississippi Flood the most staggering tragedy this country has suffered. He notes refugee camps for children and urges urgent fund-raising as Brazos County reports cash donations totaling 1278.51 with local groups contributing more.
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Red Cross
James L. Feiser
American Red Cross
Mississippi
Feiser
Bryan
St. Louis
Albert Buchanan
Texas
Hoover and Fieser
Red Cross Central Committee
Walter Coulter Traversed World By Train Ship And Elephant
Bryan businessman Walter J. Coulter completed a global tour using modern conveniences. He visited Cuba Panama Hawaii Japan China Batavia Strait Settlements Siam India Egypt Italy Gibraltar Spain and France. He saw royal absolute power in Siam and marveled at India's Taj Mahal and ancient Egyptian ruins. He rode elephants camels trains and ships and noted travel quirks such as servant unpacking in India. He recounted China’s Canton avoidance and Chinese spitting at Americans.
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Walter J. Coulter
Bryan
Cuba
Panama
Hawiian Islands
Japan
China
Batavia
Straights Settlement
Siam
India
Egypt
Italy
Gibraltar
Spain
France
Akbar
Coulter
Christ
King Tut
Canton
Mrs Davison Hosts Christian Society Meeting
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Christian church met Monday afternoon at College with twelve members present. President Ernest Langford led the session. topics included Today in the Philippines and papers by Mrs. Dishman and Mrs. Veasey. Members attending the recent State Christian Convention in Houston gave inspirational reports. The June meeting will be hosted by Mrs. D S Buchanan, followed by refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Missionary Society of the First Christian Church
Leroy Davison
Ernest Langford
Philippines
W. R. Scott
J. E. Dishman
E. E. Veasey
Houston
Guy P. Bittle
W. 5. Collard
Allen Smith
D. E. Aden
May Moffat
Anna Manley
D. BE. Aden
C. C. Hedges
E. L. DeSteigur
College Baptists Install Officers 1927 28 at A and M College
The Baptist church at A. and M. College installed the Baptist Student Union officers for 1927 1928. Faculty advisor Prof Daniel Russell presided as the group named leadership roles across the student programs and spiritual activities for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church At
A. and M. College
Baptist Student Union
Daniel Russell
B. D. Muzzy Jr
B. B. Shook
J. J. Brown
J. L. Lowell
J. E. Wilder
L. M. Rowe
W.A. Porter
SP. Davis
N. D. Neff
W. L. Ward
L. L. Criswell
E. L. Boehm
J. F. Ciswell
Clif Marshall
W. E. Morgan
T. D. White
W. H. Badgett
N. H J. Brock
District Court To Meet Monday In Bryan May Term
District court convenes in Bryan on Monday May 9 for the May term. Hon. W C Davis notes the principal case is the famous Hill case and a venue change is likely. He hopes both sides agree on a trial location with no prior discussion or lingering ill will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
W. C. Davis
Hill
Davis
Stop That Itching With Blue Star Soap and Ointment
Blue Star Soap cleans affected parts then Blue Star Ointment penetrates the skin to kill germs and restore most conditions. It claims to heal tetter cracked hands poison oak rashes sores sunburns and related ailments. Sold as 60¢ and 1.00 a jar by Star Products Co Cameron Texas ROMAN VICK.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Products Co
Cameron
Texas
Roman & Vick
Bryan High School Plasters Win and Fall Before Brenham Nine
Brenham high school defeated Bryan 10 to 3 at Fireman's Park in Brenham led by Tie Mann with no hits and three runs. Bryan struggled with pep and errors as Lynn Griffith pitched poorly in his last game for Bryan. In Saturday’s Blinn Memorial game Cummings pitched a complete game for Bryan, winning 17 to 9 as Bryan stole many bases and Barren led with five hits in six trips.
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Bryan High School
BLINN
Brenham High Nine
Brenham
Fireman’s Park
Tiemann
Bryan
Cox
Bonehead
Lynn Griffith
Vergne Andrews
Vergne
E. Conway
Griffith Cf
Barronss
Scanlin Jr
Andrews Jr
Dansby
Fuller
L. Griffith
Cobb
Adams
Dishman
Brinn
Charlie Cummings
Brian
Brinn Memorial
Cummings
Barren
Harry Dishman
Palermo
Barron
Seanlinrf
Palermorf
Dansidy
Mrs Walter Lloyd Hosts Missionary Society Meeting
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church at College Station met Monday at 3:00 pm hosted by Mrs. Walter Lloyd. President Mrs. V A Little led, prayers were offered, minutes read, and officer reports given. Fund totals included 10 to Brazos county health nurse and 25 to the local church. The group announced a mission study course for next week and adjourned after refreshments. A rally for Brazos county club boys and girls is set for Friday May 6 at the county courthouse with Allen Academy 45 piece band, free Pal ace tickets, contests and cash prizes for participating clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Baxter, JR
Brazos County
Red Cross
Eagle
Chambers- Wilson Motor Co
College Avenue Baptist Church
Forrest Jones
Shiloh Baptist Church
Woman’s Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church
College Unit
Walter Lloyd
V. A. Little
M. K. Thornton
R. L. Brown
Ray Flagg
H. T. Holland
Lloyd
Mesdames
W. A. Little
M. K. Thornton, Jr
H. Ness
Lafayette Flagg
Earl Phillips
J. H. Cummings
W. L. Ayers
L. D. Smith
Jim Showers
R. R. Lancaster
County Court House
Allen Academy
Club Rally Day Here on May 6 by Bryan Brazos Chamber
The Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce announces Club Boys and Girls Rally Day scheduled for May 6. The event aims to unite local youth groups and promote community participation with activities and leadership programs.
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Bryan and Brazos County
Phocion Park Returns From Fort Worth Sessions
Phocion Park and his wife arrived in Bryan Saturday after Fort Worth visits where Park was elected grand commander of the Knight Templars of Texas. The Bryan member is the third Ivanhoe Chapter No. 8 man to hold the post, following General H. B. Stoddard and L. N. Oppenheimer. Park oversees 89 commands and 11 inspectors and will visit them periodically during the year.
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Phocion Park
Bryan
Fort Worth
Park
Knight Templars of Texas
Masonic Lodge
Ivanhoe
H. B. Stoddard
L. N. Oppen
Methodist Women Elect Officers At College Station Meeting
The Methodist Women of College Station met Monday afternoon with Mrs. Jess Thomson to elect officers. New slate led by Mrs. W. E. Lewis includes M. C. Hughes vice president and Jennie Yates treasurer. Members and Rev. Jess Thompson attended. light refreshments followed.
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Woman’s Missionary Society of
College Station
Jess Thomson
Lewis
George P. Grout
F. W. Plunkett
Paul
W. E. Lewis
M. C. Hughes
J. L. McKee
Jennie Yates
Jess Thompson
D. T. Killough
C. O. Watkins
R. W. Ivey
Mesdames J. R. McKee
D. W. McNess
Rev
Colored Health Nurse Reports on Brazos County
State Health Nurse Adaline Robinson describes April work with county nurse Miss Ella Bandelin among colored residents. She inspected rural schools finding many pupils 100 percent defective and educated parents on needed corrections. Pre school and infant checks also conducted with broad support from county committee and citizens.
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Ella Bandelin
Texas State Board of Health
Miss Bandelin
Adaline Robinson
Victoria Will Entertain Allen Academy's Band
The Allen Academy band, Lions Club of Texas, will leave Bryan early Sunday for McAllen for the state convention, stopping in Victoria Sunday night for a concert at 8 15. Pat Feeny of the Victoria Lions Club sent a telegram noting housing and supper with the Chamber of Commerce and asking for arrival details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Academy
Lions Club
Texas
Bryan
McAllen
Victoria
Pat Feeny
Victoria Lions Club
Chamber of Commerce
Missionary Society Holds Monthly Church Meeting
The First Methodist Church Missionary Society met in regular monthly business session Monday at 4:00 PM. President Mrs A K Brown led. Miss Martha Allen read minutes. Mrs W W Solomon gave devotions and lectured on Tithing. Mrs Gibbs reported on the district conference at Lufkin. Group No 4 plans the Brotherhood Banquet. adjourned with prayer by Mrs Poole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church
A. K. Brown
Martha Allen
W. W. Solomon
Mrs. Ware Buried In Grimes County
Remains of Mrs. C. E. B. Ware died about 9:25 last night at the family home on West Twenty sixth street. She was buried this afternoon at Willow Hole in Grimes county. She is survived by a 2 year old daughter and her husband, an employee of the city of Bryan. Mrs. Ware was 21 years old and ill for only one week.
Sue Haswell Memorial Park Dedicated In Marlin
The dedication program for the Sue Haswell Memorial Park featured Hon Tom Connally of Marlin with a parade by the Allen Academy Band and a town barbecue. Connally praised Brazos County and modern memorials while stressing parks as civic life impulses and a tribute to his mother.
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Tom Connally
Marlin
Sue Haswell
Allen Academy
A. and
M. College
Bryan All-Stars
Bryan
Brazos County
Jones Connally
McLennan County
Mr. Haswell
F. L. Henderson
Tyler Haswell
Wilson Bradley
Deaton Couple Visits Houston Relatives
Mr. and Mrs. George Deaton of Houston spent Sunday with their parents Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Deaton and returned to Houston yesterday.
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George Deaton
Houston
W. A. Deaton
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Edge
First National Bank
M. Consolidated
Hotel Bryan
Tabor
First State Bank & Trust Co
Parker4Astin Hardware Co
M. H. James Drug Co
Spelling
Bryan Cotton Fertilizer Co
H. T. Schovassa
American Steam Laundry
McCulloch-Dansby Furniture Co
Millican
G. 8. Parker
Tavor School
Grant Lumber Co
City National Bank
A. M. Waldrop & Co
Madison Hall
Public Schools
Roy Nunn
West 26Th Street
Walter Coulter
Mrs. Davison
Christian Society
College Baptists
District Court
R. Nelson Fuller
Woman’s Missionary Society
Phocion
Colored Health Nurse Reports On
Brazos Co
Mrs. Ware
Grimes County
Pic
Allen Acy
Oak McKenzie
Bryan Rotary Club
Rotary Club
E. P. Humbert
George A. Adams
C. L. Benson
John Black
W. E. Farmer
D. L. Wilson
Black
East Texas Chamber of Commerce
H. H. Williamson
I. E. Warren
Sue Haswell Memorial Park
Boy Scouts
Rotary
Geo. A. Adams
J. W Black
J. F. Casey
J. Seeley Caldwell
R. M. Dansby
R. J. Dunn
E. J. Fermier
H. C. Fulgham
F. Law Henderson
Madison Ball
Chas. F. Hillier
Kay Hassell
H. N. June
A. S. McSwain
W.L. McCulloch
David Reid
J. L. Reese
D. H. Reid
H. T. Schovasja
Col
H. Turner
M. E. Wallace
BK. H. Williamson
J. D. Wilson
W. H. Darrow
Roys
Hollomon
Mrs
Roy Danforth
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