Convention a Success for East Texas Chamber in Bryan
The third annual East Texas Chamber of Commerce convention drew visitors by the thousands to Bryan and Texas A and M College. The event highlighted Bryan as a well lit, well organized host city, showcased local educational institutions, and fostered good will with state officials including Governor Dan Moody. The meeting was praised for promoting Bryan and strengthening ties with educational sites and the 41st legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Texas Chamber of Commerce
Bryan
Texas A. and M College
Texas
Ken Academy
Texas A. and
College
Asseell
Dan Moody
Bryan and Brazos County
Bryan Hs
Etex Chamber of Commerce
Weekly Eagle Public Notice Digest
The item appears as a garbled newspaper masthead and pricing snippet. It references Associated Press credits and advertising offices in Dallas, New York, and Chicago, with newsletter pricing notes and a Brazos County year rate from 1868.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Press League
Bank
Dallas
Madison Ave
New York
Association Building
Chicago
Knapp Vision of Rural Republic and Civic Pride
A quotation by Dr. Seaman A. Knapp extols a republic where rural life and civic pride are equal, refined tastes choose thevara villa, and soil wealth elevates the enduring natural estate God granted to the nation. It frames agriculture as a noble national domain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vara Villa
Seaman A. Knapp
Astin Named to Texas Prison Board by Governor Moody
Announcement by Governor Moody of E W Astin of Bryan to the state prison board draws broad commendation in Brazos County. Astin, a Bryan business and agricultural leader and former A and M student athlete, is praised for vision and humane approach as reforms shape the penal system.
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Rit
Dan Moody
State Prison Board
E. UW
State of
Texas
Astin
A. and M. College
Brazos County
Sound plan for dairy development boosts Bryan economy
Conference in Brazos County supports a cream collection system on rural routes to stimulate a million dollar yearly payroll over time. The program aims to place Bryan as a dairy hub, drawing new money through improved agricultural methods and allied industry, with broad local backing from farmers, bankers, and business leaders. Parking, civic patience, and local public figures are noted amid broader regional efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Bryan
M. College
Shipment Sold Before Delivery Reported
A fragment notes that the shipment was sold before delivery with names resembling Mable Wal ker Willebrandt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Page Mable Walker Willebrandt
A and M College T O Walton Urges Soil and Water Conference
The statement cites Texas A and M College spur field tests showing soil erosion losses up to forty two tons per acre and water runoff losses averaging 25 percent of rainfall. It notes a statewide terracing program with over 2,800,000 acres already terraced and stresses conservation as an economic factor for Texas and its counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. O. Walton
A. and M. College
Soil and Water Conservation
A. and M. College of Texas
Agricultural Experiment Station
Spur
Dickens County
Texas
Greenville
Former Governor Neff Speaks at First Baptist Bryan
Former Governor Pat M. Neff of Waco addressed a full First Baptist Church in Bryan at 7:45 p m on Sunday. The event featured a saxophone sextette from Houston Dental College and a program praising the upcoming convention and local service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Houston Dental College
Pat M. Neff
Waco
R. E. Day
East Texas Chamber of Commerce
Day
Bryan
W. C. Davis
H. C. Boatwright
H. L. Durham
J. J. Pipkin
Lee J. Rountree
Neff
Milionaire
Record of A M College weekly temperatures and rainfall
The week at A M College logged highs of 90 and lows of 46 degrees with the greatest change on Wednesday. Rainfall totaled 0.2 inches, recorded on Thursday. The temperatures for the week followed a listed sequence.
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A. & M. College
Max
Min
American Legion to Observe Fourth of July Festivities
Earl Graham Post American Legion plans a big barbecue and a lively program featuring athletics, a carnival and a minstrel show. Foot racing and prize fighting will run in sequence with more details to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Graham Post
American Legion
Willard Chambers Visits Fort Worth on Business
Willard Chambers of Fort Worth visits old friends in Bryan era ties. He formerly lived there and now closes a deal with R. C. Franks for a residence on East 30th Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Chambers
Fort Worth
Mr. Chambers
Bryan
Wilson Motor Co
R. C. Franks
East 30Th Street
Struck by Car Allen Student Seriously Hurt
Leo Bell a 14 year old Allen Academy student and son of Mr and Mrs L A Bell 1424 Kipling avenue Houston was seriously injured about 11 o clock when run down by an automobile Wheels passed over his right leg above the ankle tearing ligaments and separating the bones at the ankle joint He was taken to Bryan hospital where doctors said the full extent of the leg injury could not be determined yet He also suffered bruises whose seriousness was not decided
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Bell
Allen Academy
L. A. Bell
Kipling Avenue
Houston
Young Ball
Bryan Hospital
Army Mess Kits Put in Service At Legion Meet
Army Mess Kits Put in Service At Legion Meet at College Station as Earl Graham Post No 159 hosts fifty to sixty attendees. Major John E. Sloan presides as toastmaster with Dr T O Walton giving the principal address on veterans service. Dinner uses GI mess kits and canteen cups with a beans and rice menu.
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Legion Meet
Earl Graham
The
American Legion
College Station
Jesse Thomson
Harry S. Estill
Hiram Downard
Estill
John E. Sloan
T. O. Walton
G. I
Army
College
George Slaughter
Bill Blackshear
San Augustine
Jess Cook
Rip Erskine
Lang Spell
Thomson
Ernest Seeger
Cook Powell
Buffet Supper for Princesses at East Texas Chamber Event
An elaborate buffet at the Country Club for the Queen princesses escorts and board members during the East Texas Chamber of Commerce convention. Decorations with palms and pink gladiolas, hundreds of lights, Aggies orchestra, and lively verandas. A Roosevelt quote on work closes the item with a detective course note.
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Country Club House
Board of Directors
East Texas Chamber of Commerce
Mesdames Geo. Chance
R. B. Ehlinger
R. L. Hearne
M. L. Parker
Harry Estill
Osborn Johnson
R. A. Harrison
Allie Conway
Mesdames G
Sam Parker
Clifford Mitchell
John Seeley Caldwell
Handsome Volume for High School Library
Mrs Dona Carnes of Bryan has given Stephen F Austin High School a bound collection of monthly school papers for 1928 29 in green morrocco with gold lettering. Superintendent H L Durham accepted the gift on Thursday at chapel hour, with a student body vote of thanks and a written note of appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dona Carnes
Bryan
Stephen F. Austin High School
H. L. Durham
Carnes
Veteran John Wolf dead at 86 after brief illness
John Wolf age 86 years 8 months 4 days died at his Brazos county home ten miles north of Bryan on the old San Antonio Road after a short illness. Born in Europe he came to the United States in 1879 and lived in Brazos county the last 50 years. Funeral at family home Saturday 9 then St. Joseph's Bryan 10 conducted by Rev. J. B. Gliessner. Interment Mount Calvary Bryan under McCulloch-Dansby. Survived by four sons J P Wolf Granger J A Wolf S Wolf Antone Wolf all of Bryan and four daughters Mrs Mary Hudec Granger Mrs Lucy Rosprim Palestine Mrs Josie Wy Mola Brenham Mrs Carrie Wy Mola Edge.
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John Wolf
Bryan
San Antonio
Europe
United States
Brazos County
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
J. B. Gliessner
Mount Calvery Cemetery
McCulloch-Dansby
J. P. Wolf
Granger
J. A. Wolf
S .Wolf
Antone Wolf
Mary Hudec
Lucy Rosprim
Palestine
Josie
Former Citizen Peter Mondella Buried in Illinois
Funeral services were held for Peter Mondella aged 61 at Mc Culloch Dansby chapel. He died suddenly at his Rockford Illinois home on Monday April 29. The body was shipped to Bryan for interment after services at St Anthony's Catholic church. Mondella had lived in Brazos county for years before moving to Rockford in 1928. He is survived by two sons and two daughters, all of Rockford.
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McCulloch-Dansby
Peter Mondella
Rockford
Mondella
Bryan
St. Anthony’s Catholic Church
J. B. Gliessner
Brazos County
Funeral Today for Oil Worker Died Yesterday
William C. Bailey aged 64 years 7 months 4 days died Sunday afternoon at the family residence on East 25th Street after a brief illness. Born in Arlington Kentucky he moved to Oklahoma and settled in Bryan working with Magnolia Refining Company. Funeral Monday at College Avenue Baptist Church with burial in Bryan city cemetery. Survived by wife, father John Bailey Ardmore Oklahoma four sons Arthur Fort Worth Vernon Houston Bryan and McRea Bailey of Goose Creek a brother and three sisters.
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William C. Bailey
East 25Th Street
Arlington
Oklahoma
Bryan
Magnolia Refining Company
College Avenue Baptist Church
Roy
Holloman
T. G. Watts
Bryan City Cemetery
White House invites Hoover to West Texas Chamber event
Assurances reached Homer D. Wade in El Paso that President Her bert Hoover was considering attending the West Texas Chamber of Commerce convention this fall. Wade, at the East Texas convention, received a telegram from Senator Morris Sheppard saying Texas delegates urged a visit. The president said he would decide and announce later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Hoover
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
el Paso
Washington
Homer D. Wade
West Texas
Wade
East Texas Chamber of Commerce
Morris Sheppard
Texas
Star Diarrhoea Tablets Save Baby Chicks Ad Claim
A Roman and Vick advertisement promises Star Diarrhoea Tablets stop diarrhoea in baby chicks or a money back. The copy markets a poultry health product with a bold guarantee and brand names.
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Roman & Vick
Industrial Exhibit Showcases East Texas Commerce Growth
An East Texas Chamber of Commerce industrial exhibit at Main and 28th streets highlights regional manufacturing and production. Displays from Fairchilds Publications and Westinghouse feature lighthouse lighting and kitchen appliances while local firms like Bryan Mattress and Brazos Poultry display products. A standout is Golden Rule Poultry Farm’s Hen No 21, laying 360 eggs in year one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Texas
East Texas Chamber of Commerce
H. C. Fulgham
Main and
28Th Street
Main
28Th Streets
Fairchilds Publications
Benjamin J. Lasser
Dallas
Southwest
Fairchild’s
Women’s Wear
Daily News Record
Westinghouse
Bryan Mattress
Miss Ottis Neighbors
South Texas Cotton Oil Co
Houston
Texas Refining Company
Greenville
F. M. Benton
E. T. Todd
Morten Milling Company
Nelle Webb
Groveton
Kyle Field
A. & M. College
Jacob Decker and Son
Price-Booker Company
Waco
Texas
Corsicana
Kelly
Longview
Trinity
Beaumont
Orange
Brazos
Brazos County
Golden Rule
Victor Boriskie
State Department of Fire Prevention
East Texas school exhibits showcase fire safety and industry
Bryan students from Allen Academy Stephen F. Austin High School Travis Elementary and Bowie Elementary present miniature houses and displays highlighting 32 common fire hazards along with farm product exhibits. Allen Academy earns military and athletic honors while Bowie Elementary features Brazos county farm products.
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Texas
Allen Academy
Stephen F. Austin
Travis
Bowie
Bryan
East Texas
Booth
United States
War Department
Brazos County
Fulgham
Louisiana visitors join third annual East Texas Chamber meet
Five Louisiana bankers and sugar planters tour A and M College at Bryan during the East Texas Chamber of Commerce convention. They ride in the private car of R C Watkins vice president of Southern Pacific Lines in Louisiana and visit with President T O Walton and Captain L A Pick. The group includes W L Caldwell Damas Morosi Jeanerette St Paul Bourgeois Judge P W Edwards and Leo Judice. Watkins is A and M College civil engineering graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
R. C. Watkins
Southern Pacific Lines
Mr. Watkins
A. & M. College and
Bryan
East Texas Chamber of Commerce
Watkins
College
T. O. Walton
L. A. Pick
W. L. Caldwell
Abbeville
Damas Moresi
Jeanerette
St. Paul Bourgeois
P. W. Edwards
Leo Judice
Scott
A. & M. College
Louisians
New Carlos Field Well To Be Drilled In Short Time
Derring of Dallas leads a new well project in the Carlos area after derrick completion and ground setup. M. E. Wallace, Bry an businessman, funds part of the venture with several major oil company backers. The site lies about three quarters of a mile northwest of earlier Carlos wells on the D C Kelly farm in the Berryman survey.
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Carlos
Carlos Field
M. E. Wallace
Bryan
Navasota
Wallace
D. C. Kelly
Berryman Survey
Ray Dearing
Dallas
Floresville Resident Dies in Austin Telegram
Mrs. Della Wooten of Bryan received a telegram from her son in law Eugene Beck of Floresville reporting the sudden death of H. B. Beck at his Austin home. Beck had been in frail health for months. Funeral services will be held in Austin from the deceased’s late residence in the Austin cemetery.
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Della Wooten
Bryan
Eugene Beck
Floresville
H. B. Beck
Austin
Beck
County Health Awards for 100 Percent Vaccinated Schools
Miss Ella Bandelin announces prizes to rural section schools with a perfect vaccination record, awarded by county health authorities before the end of the school year.
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Ella Bandelin
Eagle Want Ad Sparks Quick Results
A brief Eagle newspaper want ad urges fast results with concise wording. The snippet highlights efficiency and immediate attention for listings and inquiries.
Moody urges prison reform and nationwide highway system
Texas Governor Dan Moody pressed prison reform and a state wide highway program at the Fast Texas Chamber of Commerce session. He called for a self supporting penitentiary system and a unified funded road network, urging removal of burdens from farmers and improved medical care for inmates. Lieutenant Governor Barry Miller spoke briefly beforehand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Moody
Texas
Texas Chamber of Commerce
Comrads
Moody
Barry Miller
Midland Speaker Wins Home Town Oratory Contest
William Forrest Jr of Midway won the third annual East Texas Chamber of Commerce home town public speaking contest. He received the silver loving cup, a $20 gold piece, and a Port Arthur College scholarship. Frances Chatham of Mexia placed second with a pearl necklace and a Marshall College scholarship. Frances Thomas of Terrell took third and the cup last year, plus a gold vanity bag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Forrest Jr
Midway
East Texas Chamber of Commerce
Thomas H. Ethridge Jr
San Antonio
Port Arthur College
Frances Chatham
Mexia
Marshall College
Frances Thomas
Terrel
Jewell Stone
Houston
Harry Weaver
Beaumont
Jewell Strong
Henderson
W ™ Forrester
Jack McKenzie
Jasper
Willie Kocurek
Caldwell
Terrell
Mattie Cameron
Jacksonville
Star Parasite Remover for Poultry Health
An advertised poultry product promises to keep chickens free of lice mites fleas and blue bugs when used as directed. It claims healthier birds and higher egg production with a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roman & Vick
Adv
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Sinclair
Sryan Weekly Eagle
Associated Press
Harry Sinclair
1St Baptist
Williard Chambers
Theodore Roosevelt
Philadelphia
Sherlock Holmes
Illinois
White House
Midland
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