Elder Johnson Dies Surrounded by Family at Home
A long time community member died at his West Boone home Sunday morning after months of illness. Survived by his wife and nine children, he was a devout Christian and was laid to rest Monday at West Boone Cemetery. He left a large family and many relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ennis Poland
Jack
Bernadine
George Red
W. C. Shipper
Sophia Baker
Ollie Mae Bray
Clara Ellison
George Reddin
Grant Prairie
Mayde Carter
Glenn Smith
Charlie Boyd
Nellie Duncan
Cleo Carter
Seth Ward Brantner
Louise Duncan
G. B. Myers
E. D. Cockrum
Roselle
Louie Merryman
Pete King
Henry
Eunice
Lois Baker
Ollie Mae
Edna Bray
Eunice Baker
Lynn Johnson
B. W. Snider
Houston
Ernest Reddin
Bill Milner
J. D. Wilkerson
James
Palestine
Bill
Carry Milner
Clara
Mattie Derrick
Bertha
Velma
Gladys Reynolds
Will Maxwell
Odds
Jim Wood
Earl Bruce
Lum Vaughn
J. E. Allee
Raymond Richardson
Virgie Allee
Minnie Mae Reins
Carmen Whittington
Mary Lou Frazer
Hugh Whittington
Lee Reddin
Edna
Edgar Wood
Clara Ellis
East Boone
Mr. Johnson
Herman Vaughn
Julian Allee
Myrtle Carter
Mel Dowdy
Trueman
Neuman
Aubrey Dell Carter
J. C. Vaughn
Georgia Reddin
Lucinda Baker
Pearle Wood
Carry Whittington
W. H. Mitchell
Waco
J. T. McDaniel
Willard Hedge
John Milner
George Johnson
Place
Jody Johnson
Jim Johnson
Beck Prairie
Phal Carter
Bob Johnson
Beaumont
Alma White
Albert Darty
Oklahoma
Richard Fultz
Grant Pairie
Ben Johnson
West Boone
Cupid at Vassar to be staged by Bryan High senior class
The Bryan High School Senior Class is rehearsing Cupid at Vassar for May 12. Director Miss Minnie E McCarty reports strong progress with an all senior cast and excellent leading parts held by experienced students.
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Cupid
Vassar
Louise Martin
Roy Driver
Joe Jeff Danforth
Wallace Locke
Kate Parker
Pauline McCulloch
Mary Tucker
Nell Eden
Bryan High School
Minnie E. McCarty
Wedding Bells draws crowds. theatre nets funds for fall season
Five hundred paid admissions filled the Little Theatre on Tuesday for Wedding Bells. Gate receipts totaled about $125, funding expenses for the next play opening in September. Cast members Lelia Law Davis Emma Mae Robertson Dorothy Doane Artela Smith led the ensemble with Paul Stevens Sankey Park Clyde Kenington Raymond Withers Brice Harris praised. Music by Hearne Girls Violin Club added charm under director Mrs. W. H. Biven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Theatre
Lelia Law Davis
Emma Mae Robertson
Dorothy Doane
Artela
Bryan
Hearne
Frank Lyle
Paul Stevens
Minnie Cahill
Pat Newton
Lee J. Rountree
Kay Hassell
W.S. Barron
P. S. Park
Albert Buchanan
R. S. Webb
Oak McKenzie
Reliance Community Notes May Rain and Ills
Rain continues in Reliance as residents report flu and whooping cough illnesses. Mrs. Kirk relapses at C. N. Shealy’s home while Henry Shirley’s family also suffers. Paul Merka of Benchley dies. funeral held Sunday. Local social visits and shopping trips knit the week, with church day announced for next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Eagle
Reliance
John Merka
Paul Merka
Benchley
Mr. Merka
Bud Lloyd
Bryan
J. H. Conway
J. R. Slaughters
Brazos County Poultry Notes and Farm News
February to April egg records reach 6976 eggs from Miss Locke's Hook of Barred Rocks with 144 birds laying. Hog cholera spreads via outside hogs. state orders restrict movement. Dr. Reid urges sanitation and proper feeding for baby chicks and green forage. County leaders miss meetings. observations on chick mortality and the need for careful management. Oak yields and pecan propagation plans shared. farm improvements urged. Poultry meeting set for Fickey community at Theodore Plagens' to boost youth involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Locke
Mary Locke
Victor Boriskie
Mesdames Y. L. Jones
W. G. Henderson
Brazos County
State Livestock Sanitary Commission
The
Livestock Sanitary Commission
Prof. Reid
D. H. Reid
A. and M. College
Buy Clean Cotton Rags at The Eagle Office Today
The Eagle office invites suppliers to bring clean cotton rags for purchase. Rags must be clean and suitable for reuse in manufacturing. Contact or visit the office to arrange delivery and payment details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Office
Allen Band Wins Cup and Cash at State Band Contest
The Allen Military Academy Band returned from Waco to Bryan with a beautiful trophy cup and $265 in prize money. It topped all Junior Colleges and T I A A College Bands of Texas, taking first place in its class and third overall among 49 bands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Military Academy
Bryan
Waco
Allen
Texas
Austin
Postmaster James Sloan of Navasota Dies at 66
Navasota May 4. Postmaster James Madison Sloan aged 66 died at his home Saturday night and was buried Sunday with the I Q G F lodge in charge. He was a Montgomery county native who moved to Navasota in the 1890s and held the postmaster position again at his death. Sloan also belonged to Ahrenbeck and Sloan Hardware Co. He is survived by his widow seven daughters and a son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navasota
James Madison Sloan
G. F. Lodge
W. N. P. Purcell
The
Baptist Church
Montgomery County
Ahrenbeck & Sloan Hardware Company
Chester Hardy
Frank Teague
Houston
Geo. Saunders
Palestine
Morris
Eugene Coe
Ogilvy Wilson
Katherine Sloan
J. M. Sloan, Jr
Methodist Society Business Meeting Highlights Annual Event
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Methodist church held a Monday session with strong attendance. President Mrs. W. H. Cole led, secretary Mrs. A. K. Brown noted reports, devotionals focused on stewardship, and correspondence praised Bryan hospitality and the event as possibly the best in history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church
W. H. Cole
A. K. Brown
J. B. Priddy
J. N. Goodwin
Cole
Bennett
Bryan
Delphian Chapter Concludes Year at Carnegie Library
The Bryan Delphian Chapter held its final meeting for the year at Carnegie Library on Saturday afternoon. Despite bad weather, attendance was good and the program on American Museums and Art Centers was well received led by Mrs. Sam Cavitt. Officers were elected: President Mrs. M. Francis Vice President Mrs. W. M. Owen Secretary Mrs. R. J. Newland Treasurer Miss Callie Kern Advisory board named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Delphian
Carnegie Library
Sam Cavitt
M. Francis
W. M. Owen
R. J. Newland
Callie Kern
Prize-Winning Bryan Students Exhibit At Webb Bros
The Bryan high school prize-winning articles from the State Clothing Contest are shown today and tomorrow at Webb Bros Store. Miss Mary Helen Racey led the display, with Elsie McLeroy Gladys Vance Dorothy Graham Lindell Kenry and Deasie Vance contributing. Bryan finished second to Waxahachie in class standings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb Bros
Bryan High School
Beaumont
Mary Helen Racey
Elsie McLeroy
Gladys Vance
Dorothy Graham
Lindell Kenry
Deasie Vance
Webb
Delphian Club Adopts Next Year Study Plan
Mesdames Reid ell How ell Bentley presided as the Delphian Club closed its year on Art and Architecture. Members praised the program and adjourned at 5 pm until October first with new officers to supervise. Next year the study course will be Modern Nations and members expect another fruitful year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Reid
W. S. Howell
M. R. Bentley
Lions Club Plans Houston District Convention Luncheon
Bryan Lions prepare a Model Luncheon for the Houston district convention with a 12 15 to 1 30 program broadcast. Lion C A Searcy chairs the committee, aiming to repeat last year’s attendance trophy and boost radio audience across College and Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Lions Club
Bryan Lions
Lion C. A. Searcy
College
Bryan
Erskine
Lions
Locke
Hensarling
Miller
Lightfoot
Eagle
Allen Academy
Brownwood
J. W. Hendricks, Jr
M. F. Vitopil
R. E. Bosque
W. E. Neeley
Henry Locke
R. L. Brown
M. M. Erskine
J. Bryan Miller
S. ©. Hoyle
Mrs. Roy Danforth
Community Notes from Steep Hollow May Weekend
Steep Hollow Texas notes report visits among local families. Myrtie and Curtis Bullock of Col lege spent the weekend with sister Mrs. C P Powers and Will Hall family and Miss Adelle Hall of Bryan visited father T P Hall. Rev J C Thomson conducted services with a small crowd due to weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steep Hollow
Myrtie and
Curtis Bullock
College
C. P. Powers
Will Hall
Adelle Hall
Bryan
T. P. Hall
J. C. Thomson
Russel Etheridge
Harvey
Jim Handy
J. C. Handy and Sons
Jim and
Noble
Union Hill
W. H. Worsham
Outline of Fiftieth Annual Commencement Exercises Texas A and M
Outline of the Fiftieth Annual Commencement Exercises prepared by Dr F B Clark chairman of the Commencement Committee. Saturday May 2 5 39 p m Individual Competitive Drill by the Ross Volunteers 8 16 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas A. and M. College
F. B. Clark
Ross Volunteers
Sunday Visits From Local Families Hit Area Homes
Mr and Mrs Joe Bond and Er ma and Amzy Bullock visited in the home of Mr and Mrs Wini fred Carroll Sunday. Mr and Mrs Ross Tobias and Whit Tobias of Bryan visited their parents, Mr and Mrs Jim Tobias, Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Bond
Erma
Amzy Bullock
Winifred Carroll
Ross Tobias
Whit Tobias
Bryan
Jim Tobias
Community notes from Kurten and Bryan region
Mrs Artie Hearne of Bryan visited relatives in Kurten. A missionary meeting was held at Mrs J W Colburns home with several local ladies and families attending. Various residents were seen shopping, visiting, or attending services in Bryan and nearby towns, with Mothers Day plans announced for the school auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kurten
Artie Hearne
Bryan
James Lang
J. W. Colburn
Johnnie Koppe
Jno
Sabo
W. F. Odom
W. H. Buchanan
Walter Lawless
Will Henderson
John Colburn
Jesse Gilpin, Sr
Jack Lawless
Herman
Joe Martin
Britten Henderson
Allen Academy
Edgar Colburn
Mexia
Tom Cloud
Irwin
Marvin
J. T. Lang
Florine
Odus
Raymond
M. B. Easters
Lucile Jones
Reliance
Nellie Lawless
Jake Colburn
Seah Keith
Cliff Utsey
D. J. McDonald
J. F. Hurff
Z. L. Jones
Gladys
Leroy
John Douglas
Tilman Jones
Jesse Gilpin, Jr
Bryan Chamber Hears Plan for College and Road Fixes
At a Tuesday morning Board of Directors meeting Secretary Sam Eberstadt announced J T Maloney of The Home Benefit Association seeks to open a business college in Bryan, urging local support. The group discussed road repairs in Grimes and Pitts Bridge, college road work, and plans for upcoming meetings in Houston and Huntsville with various committee reports and best wishes to injured member Jack Gordon.
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C. C. Selecman
Southern Methodist University
Dallas
Texas
A. and M. College
Assembly Hall
Walton
Arizona
Infantry
Air Service
Cavalry
E. E
Agriculcultural
Department of Biology
Association of
Paul B. Malone
A. S. A. Guion Hall
Ross Volunteers
The
Liberty Hyde Bailey
C. H. Quereau
F. M. Law
Chamber of Commerce
Sam E. Eberstadt
Home Benefit Association
J. T. Maloney
L. R. Walden
Walden Business College
Helena
Arkansas
Bryan
City Development Committee
Haswell
Entertainment Committee
College
Bell County
John M. Lawrence
Highway Committee
Grimes County
Democratic Crossing
Mr. Yeager
Lawrence
A. McCormick
Caldwell
Smith-Boyette Company
Bryan College Road
Pitts Bridge
H. O. Ferguson
Commissioners’ Court
Jones Bridge
Two. M. Lawrence
Ferguson
J. Bryan Miller
Texas Water Engineers
Houston
Rice Hotel
Miller
Fort Worth
Bryan Chamber of Commerce
Eugene Edge
Jack Gordon
Eberstadt
Huntsville Chamber of Commerce
Lee J. Rountree
C. L. Benson
Bryan Organization
Huntsville
Ike Ashburn
Geo. A. Adams
W. H. Cole
J. N. Dulaney
Tyler Haswell
F. L. Henderson
Jno
M. Lawrence
T. K. Lawrence
L. L. McInnis
J. B. Miller
M. L. Parker
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Adolph Syptak
W. G. Curry
Paul Syptak
Mary Washington
Wheelock
Ella Schweda
Temple Hospital
C. J. Jancik
W. E. Graham
R. R. Lancaster
Raymond Moore
Rhode Island
J. L. Broach
Rotary
Tony Varisco
Brazos Valley
Varisco
Fickey
Theodore Plagens
Plagens
Hugo Lenz
H. J. Lenz
F. L. Cavitt
N. A. Stewart
Cavitt
I. Us Lens
N. A
H. G. Bush
N. Lodge
John Sims Eee
E. W. Thompson
Lodge
Ally Il
Allen Band
Methodist Society Business Meeting
Waxahachie
Goliad
Racey
Kurter
Frank M. Vance
Smetana
Gaston Palmer
Normangee
Coburn Keith of
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