Local Bryan Gossip Highlights Visits and Appointments
Bryan area residents and visitors noted include Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Ammons of Tabor, Mrs. J. W. Pitman visiting relatives in Waco, G. W. Orms en route to Meridian for A M Extension work, and John Hanway returning from Houston to see his parents. Several local figures and families are mentioned with errands, illnesses, and moves, reflecting community life in Bryan and Brazos County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle
G. W. Ammons
Tabor
Bryan
J. W. Pitman
Waco
G. W. Orms
Meridian
John Hanway
Federal Bureau
Houston
John T. Hanway
Willie Mae Collard
Bryan Hospital
W. 5
Collard
W. F. Odem
Kurten
Lynn Sample
Aubray Moore
George F Lee
Wellborn
A.w.white
Coleview
White
S. S. Rosier
Wixon
L. A. Kurtz
College
Ruth Cavitt
Robert Armstrong
Austin
Sam Hamilton
W. E. Foster
Foster
Ursuline Avenue
John Gurley
C. P. Fountain
R. P. Marstella
College Station
C. M. Evans
George Vesey
Monticello
Iowa
H. A. Gaston
Lon A. Smith
J. H. Evetts
Corsicana
Southern Pacific
W. S. Howell
Will S. Howell, Jr
Washington, D. C
Brazos County
East Texas
P. H. Hensarling
J. T. Moody
Baby
Itasca
N. F. Lockered
Moody
Lockered
A. M. Brewer
Rosse
Mr. Brewer
Esther Brewer
Brewer
The
Bryan High School
Emory Franklin
H. B. Stoddard
General Stoddard
E. A. Miller
A. & M. College
West 24Th Street
W. T. Strange
Ardmore
Okla
G. C. White
Strange
John W. Black
Edge Apartments
Black
Ed Hall
FE. J. Fountain
Fountaine
Gasoline Prices Increase One Cent Per Gallon
The Standard Oil Company of New Jersey announces a one cent per gallon hike effective today in New York. The new price reaches twenty cents per gallon.
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Associated Press
New York, N. Y
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Brazos River Rises at Valley Junction
May reports show the Brazos River crest at Valley Junction reaching 29 feet as the river rises. Measurements at Houston and WaCo recorded 26 feet and 84.8 feet respectively, with WaCo still climbing toward the crest.
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Brazos River
Valley Junction
Associated Press
Houston
Texas
Koppers
Waco
Bunnemeyer
Advertising Hope Of Business Man During Predicted Hard Times
Charles Henry Macintosh predicts prices will fall gradually for 30 years and industry faces a falling market until 1950. He says quick turnover and advertising are essential as readers increasingly engage with store news and shop advertisements.
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Charles Henry Macintosh
Associated Advertising Clubs
Mackintosh
Martin taken to Bryan for third robbery trial
John F. Martin, alleged bank robber, was moved to Bryan at 11 p.m. Sunday to be tried for a third time for robbing the Citizens State Bank of Houston. Deputy B. W. Rogers said he delivered Martin to Brazos County Sheriff Morehead and saw him jailed before leaving Bryan.
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Martin
Bryan
John F. Martin
Citizens State Bank of Houston
B. W. Rogers
Houston
Brazos County
Rogers
Morehead
Houston Post
Candidate for Constable Precinct No 4 Brazos County
M I Frame announces his candidacy for Constable in Precinct 4 Brazos County in the July Democratic primary. He outlines his background delivering the Bryan Edge mail route, plans to reside in Bryan after June 30, and pledges fair enforcement and impartiality if elected. He notes no conflict with fellow candidate Wheeless and asks voters for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Daily Mail
Bryan
Edge
Wheeless
White Leghorns Win In A & M Contest
In College Station Texas on May 10 the Texas National Egg Laying Contest at A M College of Texas details the top pen. S C White Leghorns owned by D B Walls Petaluma California led with 114 eggs in April. The best individual lay was 28 eggs by a S C White Leghorn owned by C A Ream Lancaster Pennsylvania. Five birds tied for third with 26 eggs. The top pen to date is also a S C White Leghorn owned by Walls with 481 eggs. Average feed per bird 6.5 pounds. average production 16.6 eggs. feed cost per dozen eggs 4.6 pounds.
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College Station
Texas
A. & M. College of Texas
J. Conway
S. C. White
D. B. Walls
Petaluma
California
Thanking all who aided during illness and death of Roger Parker Haltom
Mr and Mrs R H Haltom and relatives express deep appreciation for the sympathy and assistance shown after the illness and death of their son and brother Roger Parker Haltom. The family names those who offered help and support.
Tanlac credited with reviving Oakland farmer after flu and rheumatism
F T Peyton of Oakland Kansas testifies Tanlac improved his alarming post flu ailment. He says he regained strength and energy, nearly rid himself of rheumatism, and gained twenty pounds. The ad touts Tanlac Vegetable Pills as essential and calomel free with a satisfaction guarantee.
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Wiling
Tanlac
F. T .Peyton
Oakland
Kansas
Adv
Methodist Woman's Missionary Groups Meet Monday
The First Methodist Church missionary groups held Monday meetings at various members’ homes. Group 1 at Mrs. R N Bronca’s with 15 members and four visitors. Group 2 with Mrs A A Sheburne hosting and 12 members plus two visitors. Group 3 at Mrs W F Gibbs with a 4 PM start through October. Group 4 hosted by Mrs T A Adams with Bible study led by Mrs R O Allen.
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Methodist Woman’s Missionary Society
First Methodist Church
R. N. Bronca
Oak McKenzie
Mesdames Id. C. Willis
H. H. Young
R. N.broach
G. H. Brown
D. O. Chapell
J. M. Williams
K. M. Dansby
Hannah
E. Hanneman
J. B. Priddy
W. Crenshaw
B. Welch
Wade Cox
Will Poindexter
J .L. Battle
le¢ Viviana
C. Bhelburne
M. R. Bentley
O. H. Ashworth
G. C. White
Lee J. Rountree
W. F. Gibbs
F. S. Dial
Mesdames B. T. Harrison
W. W. Solomon
H. A. Widdecke
S. E. Eberstadt
F. 8
Dial
W. H. Cole
C. A. Lewis
N. I. Bass
F. A. Benchel
E. J. Jenkins
T. A. Adams
R. O. Allen
J. E Ovey
W. B. Cline
R. QO. Allen
W. C. Deaton
W. M. Owens
Death of Roger Parker Haltom at Benchley
Roger Parker Haltom known as Jack Haltom died Monday afternoon at 2 15 at his parents home in Benchley. He was 21 years, 8 months and 8 days old. Survived by parents, two brothers T H of Bryan and Robert H of Navasota, three sisters Hattie of Benchley, Mrs O H McGee of Navasota, and Mrs L B Sikes of Dallas. Funeral Tuesday at 2 from Benchley home with Rev C N Caimes of Pryor First Christian Church officiating. burial in Bryan City Cemetery at 3 15.
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Roger Parker Haltom
Jack” Haltom
R. H.haltom
Benchley
Haltom
Dallas
Allen Academy
Thorpe Springs
T. H. of
Bryan
Robert H
Navasota
Hattie
O. H. McGee
C. N. Caimes
First Christian Church
Pryari
Bryan City
Cire Chiefs Join With Firemen's Convention
Brownwood Texas May 10 The State Association of City Fire Marshals and Chiefs merged today with the State Firemen's Association which is in convention here Judge J W Hamilton Charlie Godwin and Julius Groginsky represent Bryan at the meeting.
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iBy Associated Press
Brownwood
Texas
State Association of City Fire Marshals
State Firemen’s Association
J. W. Hamilton
Charlie Godwin
Julius Groginsky
Bryan
Judge Hamilton Addresses Firemen Convention in Brownwood
Judge J W Hamilton of Bryan spoke to the State Firemen's Convention in Brownwood on May 10 urging Bryan as next meeting host. He urged better road maintenance linking towns to boost fire fighting efficiency and save property. He cited College fire response and praised road improvements aided by state and federal support.
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Brownwood
Tex
J. W. Hamilton
Bryan
Charlie Godwin
Julius Groginsky
Hamilton
Texas
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Texas Highway Commission
Texas Cotton Reaches Poor Condition Across State
Reports from Texas indicate the cotton crop is very poor due to heavy rains, long rains, muddy fields, and delayed growth. Only the Rio Grande Valley and far south Texas show resilience with most chopping completed.
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Austin
Texas
Bio Grande Valley
Brazos County Poultry Club Seeks Strong Teams for Judging
Brazos County Boys and Girls Club members push purebred poultry goals with demonstrations by Will Conway and others. The Short Course at College Station will host two judging contests, a standard bred and a utility contest, with teams formed from club members.
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Brazos County
Will Conway
T. E. Bullock
W. J. Boriskie
Will Jones
Poultry Club
Les
Brazos County Poultry Association
College Station
Myrtle Murray
Extension Service
M. College
College
Plymouth Rocks
Rhode Island Reds
Langshangs
Wyandottes
Couny
Bogieson
Jovial Julius Tricked into Delayed Departure at Train Station
A comical prank on Julius Groginsky unfolds as Sheriff Morehead pretends to summon him to stay in Bryan for a grand jury appearance. Groginsky resists, then the sheriff steps from the shadows to collect a Houston-bound prisoner, leaving Groginsky relieved yet mockingly teased by bystanders.
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Fire Department
Brownwood
Julius Groginsky
Morehead
Julius
Grozinsky
Isa
Sheriff Morehead
Bryan
Groginsky
J. W. Hamilton
Charlie Godwin
Morereads
Houston
Marriage Licenses Issued in Brazos County
County Clerk A S McSwain issued marriage licenses in Brazos County over the past ten days to Arthur Cole and Sunshine Garrette, Tom Perkins and Margaret Conroy, and Jim Richardson and Mary Bell.
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A. S. McSwain
Brazos County
Arthur Cole
Sunshine Garrette
Tom Perkins
Margaret Conroy
Jim Richardson
Mary Bell
Try our East Texas Ribbon Cane Svrmp
P. H. Hensarting promotes a regional sugarcane product called Ribbon Cane Svrmp in East Texas.
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East Texas
P. H. Hensarting
Tribute to Mrs. Wilson Passes in Tabor Community
Mrs. W N Wilson dies at 41 10 14 in the Tabor area after a two week illness. A devout Baptist, she lived a Christian life in Cottonwood since childhood and is remembered for kindness and flower giving. She leaves a husband Clyde a son, a mother, eight siblings and many friends.
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W. N. Wilson
Tabor
Baptist Church of
Nora Francis
Anson
Texas
Clyde
S. Francis
Elzie
Bon Jim
C. B. Francis
Walter Armstrong
Roy Ball
Ella
Hettie Francis
First Case in District Court Set Next Monday
Brazos County District Court opens May term with first case set for Monday May 15, John F. Grant versus C E Bowen et al. Week two begins May 22 with trials for Pink Hines Towney Precots Louis Saymanski Monroe Crenshaw and Horace White. Other weeks list multiple civil actions and defendants.
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Brazos County District Court
John F. Grant
C. KE
Bowen
State of Texas
Pink Hines
Towney Prescots
Louis Saymanski
Monroe Crenshaw
States of Texas
Horace
Onie White
B. F. Avery — Sow Plow Company
John M. Lawrence
A. Greisenbeck
The
First National Bank For
Bryan
G. W. Boyd
Wiro Automobile Bandits Arrested in Houston Patrol Chase
Seven men arrested after police chase in a high powered stolen car on Harrisburg boulevard. Officers pursued to McKinney Avenue and Main Street, then Lamar and Bagby where two fled and five surrendered. officers captured the rest shortly after.
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Associated Press
Houston
Texas
Harrisburg Boulevard
McKinney Avenue
Main’ Street
Lamar
Bagby
Judge Gainer Reports Widespread Flood Damage
Judge W. B. Gainer returns from Arkansas and northeast Texas describing unprecedented rain and washouts. He says vast strips of farm land are flooded and devastated across the region.
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Judge Gainer
Judge W
Bill) Gainer
Arkansas
Texas
Candidates Cards printed on short? Lie at Eagle office
Candidate materials appear in the Eagle office with reports of deceit or misprinting. The fragment suggests controversy over printed cards and questions about the integrity of the local election process.
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Eagle Office
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Lito
ipUrmisky Bros
Minerva
Skiles
Roger Parker
Jack) Haltom
R H. Haltom
Robert H. Haltom
T. H. Haltom
Hattie Haltom
L. E. Sikes
CIRE
Firemen
Farm Bureau Federation
Liverpool
C. J. Faucett
Federation
A. L. Ward
A. and
T. C
Corn Belt
Mr. Ward
Benson
Ose
Ranola
Auac
Agriculure
Mrs. Wilson
WIRO
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