Leaders must train, serve to build stronger Texas
President T C Walton of A and M College urges Kream and Kow Klub members to carry their training into public life. He condemns political interference in schools, calls for qualified educators, and stresses education as the key to democratic progress and better farming communities. Mrs Stasny improves at home after illness. Bryan friends welcome news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. O. Walton
U. and M. College
Kream and Kow Klub
A. and M. College
Bryan
Walton
Texas
Union
J. Frank Stasny
East 24Th Street
Freeman
Lee J. Rountree
Chamber of Commerce
United States
Western Public Service Company
Mr. Freeman
F. C. Bolton
A. and
M. College
M. C. Hughes
Stone and
Webster
Chief C E Jenkins Leads Bryan Fire Carnival Effort
Chief C E Jenkins of the Bryan Fire Department helps organize the Firemen's Benefit Carnival. He chairs invitations for five nearby departments to attend the parade and free booths, aiding General Chairman J Bryan Miller. The event funds travel for five boys to the State meeting at Harlingen and supports fire safety efforts in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Jenkins
Bryan
Harlingen
Chamber Invites Green's Brigade to Bryan in June
The Bryan Chamber of Commerce votes to invite Green's Brigade to meet in June, aligning with Hood's Brigade. Discussions note Pitts' Bridge progress, a new Bryan business college opening, and a district meeting of Western Public Service Company officials. A parade marks the Firemen's Benefit Carnival kickoff, with plans to coordinate visitor transportation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber OF Commerce
Green
Bryan
Sam E. Eberstadt
W. H. Cole
Jno
L. Kt. Walden
Brazos County
Tyler Haswell
Western Public Service Company
A. and M. College
Katie Daffan
Hood
Texas
T. K. Lawrence
Eugene Edge
Madison County
San Antonio Crossing
Navaset
Ike Ashburn
J. N. Dulaney
H. O. Ferguson
J. M. Gordon
E. J. Jenkins
M. Lawrence
L. L. McInnis
J. D. Martin
M. L. Parker
A. M. Wal‘drop
Lee J. Rountree
Pythians Plan Fourth of July Doings In Bryan
Bryan Lodge No. 476 Knights of Pythias met in Castle Hall and approved four membership applications and initiated two candidates. An entertainment committee of five will assist lodge officers for a planned Fourth of July celebration and a renewed push for membership growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Bryan Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Castle Hall
Howell Building
Calvert to gain paved roads north and south
State Highway Department engineers surveyed Calvert area and prepared field notes. Bids will be called to build a hard surface road several miles north and south to connect with Calvert Main Street paving already completed in brick and concrete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvert
State Highway Department
Main Street
Rohde marries Mary Galbraith in Bonham Texas
Henry Rohde wed Miss Mary Galbraith in Bonham Texas on Saturday night. The couple were reported traveling and were in Dallas on Monday. News of the marriage reached Bryan this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Rohde
Bonham, Texas
Mary Galbraith
Dallas
Bryan
Morrison Returns From Canal Zone Visits Kin In Bryan
W F Morrison of Balboa Panama the oldest white man in Isthmus service under Col Goethals arrives in Bryan from Austin to visit his sister Mrs L Guy Ament. They have not seen each other in 12 years. He traveled from Houston after a business trip and visits in Austin. Rev J J Kasiski reports a pleasant stay at the New Braunfels Evangelical church state conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Morrison
Balboa
Panama
Colonel Goethals
Bryan
Austin
L. Guy Ament
States
Houston
J. J. Kasiski
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Kurten
New Braunsfels
The
Evangelical Church
Meeting of Western Public Service officials in Bryan
Bryan hosts about fifty out of town officials of the Western Public Service Company and Beaumont staff for a two day district meeting. The program includes a noon luncheon at the Episcopal Parish House, a mid afternoon session at the Carnegie Library, and a 5:45 tour of Bryan and A and M College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Western Public Service Company
Texas
Beaumont
Episcopal Parish House
Carnegie Library
Bryan Chamber of Commerce
A. and M. College
Paul Ireeman
Freeman
Navasota
Ladies’ Guild
Paul Freeman
Maurine Neeley
Maudelle Wiley
B. F. Daniels
Contract Let Soon for New Church Building
Plans were perfected at a board meeting to call bids and let the construction contract soon. Work will begin with the basement by about June first, though heavy rains had delayed start. The committee aims to secure an architect and finances to meet payroll and proceed together toward the project.
Dishman Elected Captain'27 Bryan High Baseball Team
Bryan high school selects Harry Dishman as captain for the 1927 season at a Thursday meeting. Letters awarded to M Barron C Cummings L Griffith H Dishman C Cobb A Hanneman J Cobb W Robertson L Beard E Conway C Cloud. Bryan won four of ten games, with several players set to graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan High
Harry Dishman
Dishman
Bryan
M. Barron
C. Cummings
L. Griffith
H. Dishman
C. Cobb
A. Hanneman
J. Cobb
W. Robertson
L. Beard
E. Conway
C. Cloud
Third Annual Horse Show and Gymkhana at A and M College
The Cavalry Unit of the A and M College R O T C hosted a Saturday Horse Show on the Drill Field drawing over 3,000 spectators and yielding a $75 surplus for the A and M Polo Association. Cadets, students, and Bry an community supported prizes and events including Best Turned Out, Lady Jumping, Cow Pony Race, and various saddle classes with winners named such as Anita, Louisville Lou, and Lord Florin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. and M. College
A. and M. Polo Association
Anita
T. L. Limbecker
Louisville Lou
Geo. P. Grout
Lord Florin
W. E
B. B. McCutcheon
Bob Oakes
Jelly” Floyd
Fourth Annual Chemical Contest Honors A. D. Martin
College Station May 11 The Fourth Annual Chemical Contest for freshman chemistry students ended with a dinner at the Mess Hall annex. Twenty six class representatives attended. A. D. Martin of Bryan High School won the prize, a copy of Kent's Engineering Handbook, presented by Dr. C. C. Hedges. The event, started in 1922 by the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, aims to find the best all round freshman chemist from 870 students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Mess Hall
A. D. Martin
Bryan High School
Kent
C. C. Hedges
Department of Chemistry
Chemical Engineering
H. R. Brayton
Inorganic Chemistry
W. A. Stone
Charles Puryear
F. C. Bolton
Charles E. Finley
C. Winkler
G. S. Fraps
Harrington
H. A
M. E
Dayton
Shortal
J. A
Lufkin
Neff
W. D
E. E
Dallas
North
Patton
W P
Agric
Lockhart
Martin
A. D
Bryan
Hyland
Joe
Ch. E
M. Consolidated
Stedman
G. P
Marshall
Segrest
J. B
Science
Corpus Christi
Sealy
T. R
L. Arts
Santa Anna
Wallace
R. M
Oak Cliff
C. B
Silsbee
Beams
G. W
E. E. Hereford; Wheat, D. P., C. E., Beaumont; Schultz D. B
Houston
Main Ave
Ashcroft
E. B
Amarillo
Howard
H. L
C. E. Jacksonville
Striegler
H. R
Fredericksburg
Morgan
J. C
Ft. Worth
Central
Hartung
L. A
A. A. San Antonio
Road Improvement Near Navasota Boosts Houston Commute
Paul Freeman president of the Navasota Chamber of Commerce said the detour around the King's Trail six miles past Navasota has been repaired graded and is ready for travel Officers note that car trips from Navasota to Houston take about two and a half hours Mayor Tyler Haswell spent Monday in Houston on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Freeman
Chamber of Commerce of
Navaota
Bryan
King’s Trail
Navasota
Houston
Tyler Haswell
Boriskie grows fine Bra zos County sweet peas
Vv. J. Boriskie at his Bryan farm shows very fine sweet peas this year. The pastel shaded blossoms with strong perfume reveal long stems and radiant color, proving Brazos County can yield striking blooms with modest time and effort alongside his poultry trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. J. Boriskie
Bryan
Colo
Mr. Boriskie
Brazos County
Texas
Miss Etta Peters Visits Relatives in Franklin and New Baden
Miss Etta Peters returns from a several days visit with relatives in Franklin and New Baden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etta Peters
Franklin
New Baden
Bryan Lions Club Wins Attendance at Houston District Meet
Bryan Lions Club led in attendance at the Houston District Meeting. The Allen Academy Band was named the official band of the district. Bryan was reportedly sold to delegates at the luncheon while Sam E. Eberstadt sent the report to the Bryan Eagle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club OF
Bryan
Houston
Bryan Lions Club
Lions
Allen Academy
Bryan Eagle
Sam E. Eberstadt
Roaring Lions
Our City
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T. C. Walton
A and M
KLUB
Bonham
Canal Zone
Nome
Navasoca
T. 4. Keiller
J. M. Singleton
Stone & Webster
R. “. Morrison
L. C. McClurkin
E. A. Weathered
Southwest
Ee Manufacturer's Association
Hearne
Wm. A. Scott
Mattie Farrar
Hempstead
J. C. Williams
Leona Lipscomb
Huntsville
J. I. Blucher
Carlton Ely
Ruby Hudgens
Rosse
W. T. Thagard, Jr
Madisonville
D. W. Largent
H. D. Cuykendail
Bryan Hi
J. D. Amend
Sgt
Jim Davis
H. A. Russell
Mabel Wrenn
H. R. Ellis
King
Bob Oaks
J. H. Floyd
Buck” Terrell
Slippery” Maher
Jim Amend
Jack Brewster
R. L. Guyler
W. R. Young
E. 0
Blackshore
J C. Bass
Louisville
R. P. Marstellar
Shelby Peavine
Patsy Harrison
Plantation Walk
R. W. Thurman
D. G. Talbot
Lightnin
Butch” Amend
Pervee
Big Little Man
Blondy” Steen
Owen Garrigan
Red Oak
Astral McDonald
Vv. J. Boriskie
Smith Drug CO
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