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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1929

Page

3

Howell honored at East Texas Chamber convention

J Webb Howell of Bryan was named a director to replace E H Astin on the East Texas Chamber board. Hayne Nelms of Groveton was elected president and Tom Ball Jr of Huntsville treasurer. Port Arthur won the 1930 convention site and resolutions urged a statewide highway program and a national tariff lift on competing oils.

East Texas Chamber of Commerce J.webb Howell Bryan Bryan and Brazos County Hayne Nelms Groveton John D. Middleton Greenville Tom Ball, Jr Huntsville Gus F. Taylor Fyler W. N. Blanton J. W. Howell E. H. Astin Ralph Ward Port Arthur Travis Holland R. H. Sill Tyler C. O. Ashcraft Sulphur Springs E. R. Brinker R. S. Sanders Sherman T. E. Acker Jacksonville Tom Ball Guy A. Blount Nacogdoches N. D. Buie Marlin Car W. P. Hobby Houston Chas.g. Jester Corsicana R. M. Kelly Longview Knox Lee Marshall T. A. Low Brenham H. B. Oxford Beaumont Tucker Royall Palestine H. R. Safford W. E. Lea Orange T. E. Acken W.W. R. Ward Port Arthur College America Texas A United States Shipping Board

Pasteur's discovery spurred modern antiseptics in wound care

Since Pasteur showed infection from malignant bacteria, medical science has advanced antiseptics to kill germs entering even small cuts. Liquid Borozone, the modern antiseptic, should be used to thoroughly wash wounds of any size. Available from Roman & Vick in affordable forms.

Pasteur Roman & Vick

Resolution Urges Texas A and M Funding and Campus Expansion

A long period of years urged funding for Texas A and M College with praise for its work and a call for full appropriations. Resolutions request three new dormitories a livestock building a chemistry building and expanded forestry research and extension services. They urge a reconsideration of house bill 50 to study its tax impact and advocate a larger geological survey and expanded geology departments to assess future resources.

M. College Senate House Philippine Islands Texas University M. Geological

Prospect May 8 Weather News and Local Visits

Prospective notes from Prospect on May 8 describe northerly winds harming garden and field crops yet avoiding freezing. Citizens report visits by D. J. McDonald to Robertson county and Carl Jones family to J. R. Stewart, plus Ed Beal’s weekend with Joe Beal’s family. Community members attend church and hear Pat M. Neff speak on the Moneyless Millionaire. Cotton chopping and berry picking are current tasks. farmers request rain within the week to lay by corn.

Joe Beal D. J. McDonald Ozelle Horace Tullous Verna Beauna Batten Sheffield First Baptist Church Pat M. Neff

Steep Hollow Community Notes May 8

Miss Bertie Risinger Erma Bullock and Ina Powers attended the Sam Houston school fiftieth anniversary in Huntsville. Mr and Mrs Richards visited relatives in Madison county Sunday. The school will be out Friday after a good session. A M Hartsfield and family hosted by C P Powers Sunday. Visitors urged to see the local cemetery noted for its beautiful gardens. Mrs Willhoyte visiting relatives here with son C W Wilhoyte.

Reliance C. P. Powers

Marriage Licenses Issued This Week by County Clerk

County Clerk Jess B. Meee issued marriage licenses to Allen Dyer and Emma Lee De Hart Fabias Perez and Linia Bronez Jesse Gipson and Ethel Woods Johnnie Stern and Mattie Mormant during the week.

Jess B. Meee Allen Dyer Emma Lee de Hart Fabias Perez Linia Bronez Jesse Gipson Ethel Woods Johnnie Stern Mattie Mormant

Public service horses and mules available in College Station

The Animal Husbandry Department in College Station Texas announces standing for public service X cellent Percheron Morgan Thoroughbred and Saddle stallions and also Jack. Fee seven dollars fifty cents general and twelve dollars fifty cents for saddle stallion. Fees due at time of service. Demand for good horses and mules is improving.

Morgan Animal Husbanrdy Department College Station Texas

Millican Item Highlights Pageant Attendance and Local Visits

Mrs. Mavis Hughes returns from Houston after her daughter Albert Sawyers appendicitis operation. Millican residents attend College Station Chamber of Commerce pageant with many names listed and reports of entertainment. Local visits include Gray of Mart, Keagler family from Dallas, and others. Fuqua Garage changes hands to Ben Frank Harrington. Farmers report backward crops and wind and frost damage. call for oil well to boost activity.

Pinkney Simpson J. W. Burrows Eva Simpson Bryan College Station T. G. Gotcher Lillian Silas Smith Elizabeth Bradley Ella Dunlap Gertie Gray Mart Gertrude Keagles Patsy Ruth Dallas Jeff Boyder Baytown Charles McGregor Bill Simms Baby J. S. Simms J. T. Sawyer KE. C. Jameson Montague Lewis Black Snipe Jesse McFennin Harland McLeod Retrieve Farm Fuqua Ben Frank Harrington

Legislature Hearst Replicas Honor A. and M. College

The Texas Legislature welcomed a replica of the A. and M. service flag, to be hung behind the Speaker's desk and shown to visitors. Speakers included Rep. Barron and Sen. Pollard, with tributes to late Lee J. Rountree and expressions of support for education while consolidating agencies. The lawmakers returned to Austin by special train after the event.

Texas Mothers of Texas Barron House Capitol A. & M. College Walton George Purl Dallas Woodward Coleman Fred Minor Denton Tom Pollard Tyler Senate Finance Committee Harry Graves Georgetown House Appropriations Committee Pink L. Parrish Lubbock Miller George Pur Lee J. Rountree Bryan Bryan Eagle House of Representatives Rountree Rep. Minor Pollard Rep. Graves Austin

Queen Etex Crowned In Big Pageant At Kyle Field

The pageant at Kyle Field crowned Queen Etex III in a colorful show. The event featured the Aggie T and a 1,000 person band, with Miss Nelle Webb of Groveton as the first East Texas crown bearer and 30 princesses listed with escorts from counties including Trinity, Hempstead, Commerce, Cameron, Crockett, San Antonio, Tyler, Nacogdoches, Jefferson, and more. The king, J. F. Blount of San Augustine, led the second unit with attendants and high priest F. L. Holmes.

Kyle Field C. S. P. Vosper F. L. Hensel Walton Monster Texas Etex III A. and M R. J. Dunn M. Cadet Corps Royal Court Nelle Webb Groveton Trinity County Pearl Wheeler Waller Co Hempstead Marion Co Jefferson Nacogdoches Co Nacogdoches J. A. McDonald Cuero Stella LaRue Henderson Co Athens J. S. Todd Jr Fort Worth Winfrey Rushing Tyler Woodville H. C. Givens Jr Bemis Tenn Edith Jane Thompson Jefferson Co Port Arthur C. E. Heartsill Marshall Margaret Sangster Grimes Co Navasota A. Paez San Antonio Emily Allen Falls Co E. C. Cook Putnam Rubye Russell van Zandt Co Wills Point J. M. Yarborough Seguin Kathryn E. Sommer Robertson Co Calvert R. G. Abernathy Palestine Nellie Weakley Leon Co Henrietta Russell Montgomery Co Willis Jay Bertrand Houston Louise Crawford San Jacinto Co Oakhurst C. A. Roland Ennis Josephine Miller Walker Co Huntsville A. A. Storey Lockhart Boerne Lakey Franklin Co Winfield J. E. Mitchell Marion Caldwell Collin Co

Hard Surfacing Planned for Route No 6 Extension

The state highway commission plans hard surfacing Route No 6 from College Station to the already paved section by the Navasota river. District highway engineer J E Blair in Bryan said about 40000 dollars were appropriated for the project, starting in May and finishing by September 1, creating an all weather unbroken road from Bryan to the Navasota river.

College Station Navasota State Highway Commission J. E. Blair Bryan Navasota River

Twelve Points For Brazos Dairy Development Program

A Bryan dairy conference leads to a College Station meeting of ranchers and experts to lay out a dairy development program for Brazos County. Twelve essential steps include adding good milk cows, using purebreds, forming bull circles, and ensuring registration papers and controlled breeding.

Bryan W. E. Graham E. L. Sample J. J. Jones J. A. Clutter H. H. Williamson Extension Service C. Edgar Jones College Station Brazos County

Queen Etex LI Crowning Pageant At A and M College

The queen Etex LI was crowned in a grand pageant at A and M College with an escort from Miss Frances Sanderson and W. D. Armstrong. A lavish parade featured decorated floats from many college departments and a garlanded queen float. Entertainment included Prairie View Jubilee Singers, folk dance, drum drill by Ross Volunteers, and a M. A. and M. tumbling team. The ceremony ended with a prom chandelier finale and a late dance in Sbisa Hall.

Frances Sanderson Groveton W. D. Armstrong Wharton Jackie Marsh College, Page Mary Hester Harison Bryan A. and M. College Melle Williamson E. P. Fortson E. L. Fisher Forestry Service Gargarland Mary Eloise Veazey Mary Elizabeth Smith Kathleen McKee Cristobel Bailey Caroline Silvey Dorothy R. W. Hunter F. G. Sleeper Prairie View Jubilee Singers King Jesus M. Consolidated Fred Sloop Ross B. C. Warner Jr Dallas Mary Belle Woodruff W. D. Staples R. A. Kunitz A. A. E. Stanchos H. P Carothers R. E. Morris P. C. Richardson D. R. Abbey C. J. Jester A. M. Keppler G. H. Hitchins B. D. Anderson A. S. Hunter N. O. Carman Villa Maria Academy St. Joseph's Parochial School Newman Club F. A H. M. Pauswang

Beaumont residents push limits on outdoor radio loudspeakers

Beaumont city notes loudspeakers and outdoor music devices agitate residents. Citizens urge the city commission to adopt measures, particularly for nighttime noise, as many devices accompany local soft drink stands.

Associated Press Beaumont

12 Point Farm Plan for Brazos County Cattle and Dairy Boom

A detailed campaign outlining 12 points to boost cattle and dairy efficiency in Brazos county. Proposes forage and feed plans, five cow basis production, and year round cream market access. Calls for legal measures to curb cattle running at large and emphasizes A&M College creamery as a key market partner.

Sudan Brazos County A. and M. College Creamery

Pure Food Show Planned for 30 By Local Women

The Bryan Methodist women plan another Pure Food Show and Bazaar after a successful April event. Mrs. W H Cole said the Missionary society valued the help from Bryan merchants and others in making the exhibit a success.

Methodist Bryan W. H. Cole

Revival Meeting Opened at Methodist Church by Local Pastor

From the Houston Post files twenty five years ago in Bryan a revival began at the Methodist church led by pastor Dr. L F Betts with assistance from Rev Abe Mulkey. A short line at the end mentions Try Eagie offering to sell any item you wish to dispose of.

Houston Post Bryan Methodist Church L F. Betts Abe Mulkey Eagie

Canadian operator plans third well near Iola in Grimes county

Independent oil operator JL F McCausland reports Humble Oil Company located a salt dome in Brazos county near the Navasota River about eight miles west of Iola. He plans a third well within 30 days, with 5 000 acres leased in Grimes county and drilling to start near the Carlos site on land owned by Wallace, Lawrence, Trant and Turmer.

Brazos County Navasets River Lola Humble Oil Company Bryan JL. F. McCausland Iola Grimes County McCausland Carlos M. E. Wallace W. H. Lawrence W. P Humble Company Canada Texas Esa Eil Snew

Fragmentary note on burns and healing risks in the home

A partial, garbled passage discusses women’s burns and scalds in the home and mentions slow healing and infection. It references a person named Norman and a wife figure, with unclear terms and remedies.

Norman

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