Opening Day Farmers Market Draws Busy Crowd Demand soars
Housewives and farmers filled the stalls on Tabor Avenue as the new market opened. By noon sales totaled about six dollars for farmers and one fifty for others, with dressed fryers and vegetables among the top sellers. Local leaders Lucy Givens and rural club volunteers praised the turnout and planned for future markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabor Avenue
Lucy Givens
County Club Council
Iies Givens
Council of Rural Club Wemill
Bermuda
Hugo Dobrovotney
Ben Siegert
Lynn Sample
Mesdames J. 5. Mogford
W. H. Darrow
R. R. Lancaster
Brazos
Mrs N D Cole and daughter arrive in Bryan for Mother's Day
Mrs N D Cole and daughter Heral Jean of Fort arrive in Bryan for Mother's Day along with other relatives. Mr and Mrs W H plan to visit relatives in Houston. several local families are noted for visits, illnesses, and travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. D. Cole
Heral Jean
Bryan
W. H
Tyler Haswell
Little Haswell Giraud
Houston
A. J
San Antonio
M. White
College
Joel C. English
J. B. Sira
R. L. Smith
Chas. Opersteny
T. i
Prospect School Closes Eight Month Term With Programs
About 100 parents teachers and pupils gathered Friday night to mark the eight months term end under Mesdames Lola Price and D J McDonald Spelling match by grade 7 featured prizes went to La Hayes Brances Moreno and Mary Falkner Attendance prizes to Gracie Hue Woodrow Sheffield and Samani a T ning A welcome program by H E Sherr a Ruby Carnes closed with refreshments An Eagle Want Ad can help dispose of unwanted furniture or articles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Price
Samania T Ning
Gracie Hue
Vand Woodrow Sheffield
H. E. Sherra
Ruby Carnes
Saddle and Sirloin Club Hosts Cattlemen's Ball
COLLEGE STATION May 14 The Saddle and Sirloin Club of animal husbandry students held its annual Cattlemen's Ball at A and M College Friday night from 9 p m to 2 a m. The hall featured pastoral decor with foliage and mounted heads. Norman G Schuessler serves as club president and Alex Weil led decorations with music by the Aggieland orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Saddle and Sirloin Club
A. & M. College
Norman G. Schuessler
Llano
Alex Weil
Corpus Christi
Aggieland Orchestra
Youth of Bryan To Graduate at Southwestern U
Roland C. Dansby of Bryan will receive a Bachelor of Arts degree at Southwestern University June 2. Commencement features Bishop Edwin Holt Hughes of Chicago as speaker and Dr. C. M. Donnelly of Kentucky Wesleyan College delivering the baccalaureate sermon on May 31. The Pastors' school runs with the ceremonies and includes Rev. Clovis G. Chappel of Houston as a principal speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Roland C. Dansby
Bryan
Southwestern University
Miss Pearl A. Neal
Dansby
Southwestern
Edwin Holt Hughes
Chicago
C. M. Donnelly
Kentucky Wesleyan College
Winchester
Bishop Hughes
Clovis G. Chappell
First Methodist Church of
Houston
Milton Maloney Writ es Skit for Stunt Night Victory
Milton Maloney son of Mr and Mrs J T Maloney wrote and arranged a skit Who Killed Cock Robin which Baylor University Waco sophomore students performed during stunt night and it won the contest Faculty members were impersonated in the sketch and the young playwright drew praise from local supporters
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Maloney
J. T. Maloney
Cock Robin
Baylor University
Waco
Baylor
Young Maloney
First Christian Pastor Heads to Wichita Falls Convention
Rev and Mrs A A Hyde and Mr and Mrs W A Orth depart by auto for Wichita Falls to attend the annual Texas Christian churches convention in session this week Hyde will lead forenoon devotions at the First Christian church during the gathering
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Hyde
W. A. Orth
College
Wichita Falls
Christian Churches
Texas
Hyde
Mrs. Orth
Dougan Recipes Available at Eagle Cooking School
Announcement invites readers to obtain copies of program sheets used by Myra Oliver Dougan at the Bryan Eagle Cooking School held May 5 6 and 7 at the LaSalle Hotel. Limited copies of the sheets are available at the Eagle office with additional green backed salad books by Miss Mary B Murray offered by mail or in person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myra Oliver Dougan
Bryan Eagle
LaSalle Hotel
Eagle Office
Mary B. Murray
Milkman Wins Camel Contest First Prize in Letter
James Thomas Sharkey a Boston milkman won the first prize of 25000 for a letter praising Camel package wrapper changes. Second prize went to Mrs Walter Sweet at the Brooklyn Navy Yard and third to Julius M Nolte of Duluth Minnesota. In total 952228 answers were received from 38 prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Boston
James Thomas Sharkey
Walter Sweet
Marine Corps
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Julius M. Nolte
Duluth
M E Open House Attracts Hundreds Of Visitors
More than 300 visiting mothers and fathers attended the mechanical engineering exhibition at Texas A and M College. They toured the machine shop pattern shop mill room finishing room steam and gas laboratories and the foundry. Junior students demonstrated methods while finished products were shown. The event concluded with molten iron pouring in the foundry and a homemade volcano, Mt Vesuvius.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Texas A. & M
Mt. Vesuvius
Bowie Elementary rounds up future first graders at clinic
Thirty children entering Bowie Elementary School in September were examined at the Summer Round-Up clinic by Dr. D. C. York, Dr. Henry Harrison, and nurse Mrs. Jesse Shelton. The campaign found fewer defects than previous years, with tonsils most often needing attention, followed by decayed teeth and vision issues. The event promoted early treatment to reduce handicaps in schooling and invited patrons to a Bowie PTA meeting to install officers and review reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowie
Parent-Teacher Association
D. C. York
Henry Harrison
Jesse Shelton
Bowie Parent- Teacher Association
New Building Unit Nearing Completion
A new unit of the building nears completion as work proceeds through the evening, advancing construction progress and signaling readiness for upcoming uses.
Peppers Win Sunday Game 11 3
The Bryan Dr. Peppers, led by Tommie Mills, defeated the Madisonville Sluggers 11 to 0. Mills showcased a slow curve and Garvey behind the plate. Key hitters included Vern Andrews and the Barron brothers Mike and Pelham, with P Barron collecting four hits. Curt Cobb impressed at third, while Hall of the Sluggers framed Mills with strong centerfield defense. The Peppers seek another challenger next Sunday in Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Dr. Peppers
Tommie Mills
Madisonville Sluggers
Tommie
Mills
Garvey
Vern Andrews
Barron Brothers
Mike
Pelham
P. Barron
Andrews
Dr. Peppers
Curt Cobb
Mike Barron
E. Hall
Hall
Dy. Peppers
Bryan
Pelham Barron
Dr. Pepper Bottling Works
Texas
Local visits mark weekend in Millican and Bryan areas
Steep Hollow resident Steep Hollow Sieldon Thompson visited with his parents Mr and Mrs A Thompson. Mr and Mrs W H Bullock visited in Clarence Sawyers home in Millican. H F R E and Jack Jones families of Bryan were guests at Elmer Bullocks. Our school closed May 6 and a program was given Wednesday. Mrs Etta Goodman of Houston attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Hicks
Walter Hicks
van Sickles
Nehemiah
Jerusalem
Madison County
Louise and
Phalba Lee Godwin
Frankie and
Willie May Easley
Evelyn
Maury Bess Murray
Bryan
Barlin Risinger
Baby
Olan
Jim Handy
Ruby Foster
Sieldon Thompson
Houston
Residents Called For Jury Service In Brazos County
Brazos County residents are summoned for petit jury duty during the second and third weeks of district court. The lists name 34 jurors for the second week and 34 for the third week, with jurors drawn by the sheriff and court bailiffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
H. G. Wickes
B. C. Cash
E. L. Lindsey
H. T. Wheeles
J. E. Warren
Cras. Ball
J. J. Nevill
R. W.nunn
John A. O’connor
C. F. Goen
Manuel Akin
Dave Munday
Chas. Todaro
A. W. Emmel
R. H. Ballerstedt
A.T. Ball
Gus Schultz
T. A. Adams
H. O. Tuck
J. B. Stevenson Jr
J. M. Carter
J. E. Stanford
S. M. Barr
H. S. Edge
W. S. Smith
R. K. Chatham
W. B. Barron
Tom Suber
Jno
M. Lawrence Jr
A. M. Hartsfield
W. J. Coulter
F. A. Bunting
P. H. Keneeny
C. L. Andrews
J. J. Holik
E. J. Beard
W. B. McGregor
George Stephan
Rank B. Patronella
Chas. Wetter
Census Bureau cites Texas manufacturing stats 1929 data
Census Bureau release lists Texas manufacturing data from 1929 based on 1980 census figures. Establishments 5 187. salaried employees 21 168. average wage earners 141 508. salaries 49 245 926. wages 147 888 053. materials cost 962 800 442. fuel and energy 35 131 834. product value 1 449 801 916. value added 451 869 640. prime mover horsepower 378 611. electric motor horsepower 452 283. Wage earners and product value rose 12.6 percent and 20.2 percent respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Bureau of the Census
Texas
4-H Club Work Emphasized by Inez Wiggs in Rye School
Inez Wiggs, praised for 4-H Club work, explains the club motto Make the Best Better and the four Hs. The piece outlines 4-H structure with agents from A and M College and USDA, monthly county meetings, records, and scholarship chances. It notes demonstrations, tours, and guidance for youths pursuing education or jobs. It ends with guidance for crop and fertilizer practices and announces a joint meeting of Prospe land and Reliance clubs on the fourth Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inez Wiggs
Rye
A. Zamanek
Inez
A. and M. College
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Hearts
Reliance
Prospec
Land Reliance
Redistricting Bill Free Conference Reaches Agreement
The house and senate free conference committees approve a redistricting plan distributing districts across Texas regions and listing county groupings. Concerns remain over senate adoption and specific district boundaries including Dallas and Harris, with potential division among Briggs and Mansfield districts resolved.
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Austin
House
Senate Free Conference
Finn
South Texas
Central Texas
Northwest Texas
Greer
Athens
Senate
Houston
Dallas
San Antonio
Claystone Briggs
Galveston
John Mansfield
Columbus
Free Conference Committee
Cass
Bowie
Marion
Upshur
Camp
Morris
Red River
Titus
Franklin
Hopkins
Delta
Lamar
Nacogdoches
Shelby
San Auprestine
Sabine
Angelina
Tyler
Jasper
Newton
Hardin
Orange
Jefferson
Harrison
Panola
Gregg
Rusk
Cherokee
Smith
Henderson
van Zandt
Kaufman
Grayson
Fannin
Collin
Hunt
Rockwall
Rains
Wood
Ellis
Hill
Navarro
Freestone
Anderson
Limestone
Leon
Trinity
Polk
Walker
Madison
San Jacinto
Robertson
Brazos
Grimes
Montgomery
Liberty
Chambers
Harris
Waller
Bastrop
Fayette
Colorado
Fort Bend
Brazoria
Matagorda
Wharton
Jackson
Lavaca
DeWitt
Victoria
Calhoun
Burnet
Blanco
Williamson
Travis
Hays
Caldwell
Lee
Milam
Burleson
Washington
Bell
Falls
McLennan
Cameron
el Paso
Hudspeth
Culberson
Reeves
Jety Davis
Presidio
Brewster
Pecos
Terrell
Crockett
Reagan
Glasscock
Howard
Midland
Upton
Crane
Ector
Ward
Winkler
Loving
Fisher
Jones
Shackelford
Stephens
Saas Naeae
Mills
San Saba
Ja Alan
Tern
House Suspension Calendar Signals Key Bills Face Floor
Members insist on passing measures they deem essential and may block other bills. The week brings 14 or 15 items on the Monday suspension calendar including Wagstaff land measure Sanders budget bill and Johnson sulfur tax proposal. If approved, Senate hearings would follow before floor action. The final 72 hours will focus on engrossed bills. Wagstaff support spans regions and House representatives expect passage on the floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
House
Free Conference Committee
Sanders
Johnson
Senate
Houston Leads Texas Cities in Manufacturing Value
Houston tops Texas cities in 1929 factory output with $144,752,821 from plants over $5,000 in business. Statewide manufacturing value reaches $1,449,801,916, with Dallas second at $142,529,820, reflecting a sharp rise since 1927.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Texas
Dallas
Allen Academy Beats Aggie Freshmen In Texas Classic
Allen Academy of Bryan won its fourth straight game by defeating Texas Aggie Freshmen 11 to 7 at Kyle Field. Lewis started for Allen, homering in the fifth while Eason and Alanis also went deep. Roberts of the Aggies held Allen scoreless early before the visitors broke through, with Reed tripling and Golasinski striking out to end a late rally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Allen Academy of
Bryan
Earl L. Lyons
Texas Aggie
Kyle Field
Hook” Roberts
Academy
Allen
Lewis
Allen Run
Mnrade
Eason
Alanis
Lowenstein
Golasinski
Reed
Newsboys at Alamo Exposition Seen with Thrills
Bryan Eagle reporters, led by manager Jack Ruback, toured the Midway of the Alamo Exposition Tuesday night. They viewed Hi-Ko the cannibal man, the River Rodeau, a giant octopus and other acts as they rode up and down the midway. Newsboys returned from Fort Worth after a weekend for Extension Service officials and their spouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Eagle
Jack Ruback
Kansas City
Hi-Ko
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Prospect School
Saddle, Sirloin Club
Southwestern U
Dougan
EAGLE
P.T. A. Notes
Bowie Elementary School
Cannon
Associated Press
James Cannon, Jr
Senate Campaign Funds Committee
Peppers
Madisonville
G. Wakefield
Sharp
F. Hall
M. Wakefield
Lipscomb
B. Wakefield
Js. Philips
Brumfield
jDr
Peppersa
Cobb
Hudson
Cloud
Morrow
Mogverd
Cord i
Holland
Barron
Census Bureau
Brazos County Boys’ and Girls’ Club Department
Hansford
Ochiltree
Hartley
Moore
Hutchinson
Roberts
Hemphill
Oldham
Potter
Carson
Gray
Wheeler
Deaf
Randall
Armstrong
Donley
Collingsworth
Palmer
Castro
Swisher
Briscoe
Childress
Hardeman
Foard
Bailey
Lamb
Hale
Floyd
Motley
Cottle
Cochran
Hockley
Lubbock
Crosby
Dickens
King
Knox
Yoakum
Terry Lynn
Garza
Kent
Stonewall
Flaskell
Gaines
Dawson
Borden
Scurry
Martin
Twentieth
Mitchell
Sterling
Coke
Runnels
Coleman
Irion
Tom Green
Concho
McCulloch
Schleicher
Menard
Mason
Sutton
Kemble
Gillespie
Val Verde
Edwards
Real
Kerr
Kendall
Comal
Bandera
Kinney
Maverick
Guadalupe
Gongales
Wilson
Atascosa
Karnes
Goliad
McMullen
Live Oak
Bee
Refugio
Aransas
San Patricio
Dim Wells
Nueces
Kleburg
Kennedy
Willacy
Stevenson
Woodward
Hornsby
Aggie Fish
Martinez
Nelson
Huckabee
A. L. Smith
Roy W. Snyder
John H. Jones
Fort Worth
Messrs. Snith
Snyder
Extension Service
Mesdames Smith and Snyder
Sankey Park
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