Bryan Chamber pushes for all weather roads in Brazos County
Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce members urged an organized campaign for better roads to connect Bryan with Fergus on and Mumford routes. A twenty member committee will visit the county commissioners to request road improvements while Allen Academy commencement and cadet awards were noted. A letter thanked East Texas Chamber for hosting and highlighted Bryan’s the convention success and future visibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Bryan
Bryan and Brazos County
Easts
E. E. Yeager
Fergusoe Crossing
Mumford
County Commissioners Court
Allen Academy
S. KE. Eberstadt
Academy
Chamber of Commerce
A. S. Mc‘Swain
FE. H. Astin
East Texas
Chaiirman
Bevan
College and
East Texas Chamber of Commerce
Texas
East
Brown and Brazos County
Chartier di Commerce
Bryan ‘and Brazos County
New Marriage License Law Increases Costs After June 12
A 41st legislature law raises the cost to marry by at least 100 fold and adds required forms. Both parties must file a three day notice and the groom pays the license fee plus a physician’s certificate and possible examinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess B. McGee
John Doe
State of Texas
County of
Brazos
Bryan
Friday Street
Brazos County
Texas
Ima Phool
Cotton Insects Busy Report From Division of Entomology
Latest reports on boll weevil infestation from the Division of Entomology at A and M College show Hidalgo County near Weslaco with less than one half of one percent infestation after 1000 squares examined. Nueces County notes flea hopper injury diminishing with planting near Corpus Christi and mesquite areas. some squares shed to boll weevils. poisoning to begin this week. a few squares show boll worm injury. Williamson County reports no flea hopper infestation near Taylor and Frutto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Division of Entomology A. and
M. College
F. L. Thomas
Hidalgo County
Weslaco
Nueces County
Corpus Christi
Williamson County
Taylor and Frutto
Mumford Teacher Is County Agent in Johnson County
Bryan friends regret Mr and Mrs Dixon L Turner leaving Mumford for Grandbury where Mr Turner becomes county agent for the Extension Service in Johnson County. He has served as Mumford principal for three years and is a young educator of notable promise. The Turners take their two daughters to the new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Dixon L. Turner
Grandbury
Turner
Johnson County
Mumford
Bryan Public Schools Receive State Science Affiliation
Superintendent H. L. Durham announced that Bryan public schools were awarded a unit of affiliation in general science by the State Department of Education in Austin. State inspector Miss Ladis and teacher Miss Julia Southerd had earlier visited and evaluated the program, leading to the special notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Durham
State Department of Education
Austin
Bryan Public
Ladis
Bryan
Julia Southerd
States Rebinds School Books Across County and City
Representatives of the state department of education gather worn books this week to rebound and ready for use at the start of the term. Officials note the average life of a school book is four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Education
Funeral for Henry Infant Held at Alexander Cemetery
Funeral services were held at 11 o'clock for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Henry of the Tabor community. Relatives, including Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lindsey of Bryan, attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Alexander Cemetery
Herbert Henry
Tabor
Walter Lindsey
Bryan
Docket Fixed for Felonies Present Term
Fifteen defendants in felony cases will be called for trial in the present term of district court along with Bob Silver and three companions whose cases are set for Thursday June 6. The docket next week includes theft, forgery, rape, and assault to commit murder with special venire. Additional trials are planned for May 27 to June 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Silver
W. C. Davis
Bill Nichols
W. H. Killeth
Jesse Castillion
J. L. Gauze
Archie Lightfoot
Jim White
Patty Vaughan
John Worthington
Jume
Wheat harvest rushes across states as railcars strain
The article notes wheat moving toward Texas and spreading northward. Oklahoma officials warn of transport problems while Kansas officials fear a major railcar shortage. Officials anticipate June harvest peaks, with expectant surplus boxcars and planned farm storage to ease the load.
Classified Ad in the Eagle Sparks Quick Results
A terse classified notice in the Eagle promises fast returns for advertisers. The short item emphasizes speed and visibility in local listings, urging readers to place simple notices for prompt responses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle
4-H Club Notes and Farm News in Brazos County
County agent C L Benson and home demonstration agent Lucy Givens compile club notes. Readers learn about 4-H objectives, honors for Ethel Mangis, Howard Smith's gratitude and Baylor connection, and ongoing fertilizer and terrace work amid heavy rains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
C. L. Benson
Lucy Givens
Hale Co Bankers Aid Dairy Industry Growth
In Hale County Texas bankers support dairy development by financing a cooperative creamery, grade and club cows, and a carousel of notes totaling over twenty thousand dollars. Butterfat prices exceed forty cents, with three cars of butter shipped monthly. bankers focus on profits and farmer livelihoods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Milhollin
Hale County
Aldridge Transfer Moves Captain from College to Fort Benning
Friends of Captain and Mrs. E. E. Aldridge announce that Captain Aldridge is transferred from the college to Fort Benning in Columbus Georgia for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Aldridge
A. & M. College
Captain Aldridge
Fort Benning
Columbus
Georgia
Lions Club Elects Officers At Bryan Luncheon
The Bryan Lions Club held its weekly meeting to elect officers. President H L Durham First Vice President J Bryan Miller Second Vice President W S Howell Third Vice President R V Armstrong Secretary and Treasurer R C Franks Lion John M Lawrence Jr Tail Twister Dr Lamar Jones will assume duties in July. Durham is Bryan public schools superintendent Miller is city manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Lions Club
H. L. Durham
J. Bryan Miller
W. S. Howell
R. V. Armstrong
R. C. Franks
Lion Tanner
John M. Lawrence Jr
Lamar Jones
Honors for Year Elementary Work Are Made Public
Bowie Elementary and East Side Elementary announce honors for the year. Arthur Stewart is valedictorian and Russell Hillier salutatorian at Bowie. Louise Dyer and Lawrence Parker are valedictorians at East Side. Joint graduation at the high school auditorium Wednesday May 29 at 7 p.m. invites the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowie
East Side
Arthur Stewart
Russell Hillier
Louise Dyer
Lawrence Parker
Eastern Star Officers Attend School of Instruction
Mrs. R. L. Brown of College Station heads to Temple for an official visit as district deputy grand matron of District No. 4. A Brenham group will join her Thursday for a school of instruction in Eastern Star work, with Mrs. J. L. Wright Mrs. T. Lundin Mrs. Walter Loyd Mrs. M. R. Bentley and Rev. R Le Brown traveling from College Station tomorrow morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Brown
College Station
Temple
Eastern Star Chapter
Eastern Star
Brown
Brenham
J. L. Wright
T. Lundin
Walter Loyd
M. R. Bentley
R. le Brown
Davis Orders Large Venire for 210 in Huntsville Escape Case
District Judge W. C. Davis orders one of the largest venires in Brazos county history, 210 men, for the Bob Silver case and three companions charged with armed robbery after escaping Huntsville prison. Trial set for June 6 with 75 man venue for Silver and 45 each for the others. Two witnesses summoned for defense. Mack Gates to represent Silver. Judge Davis to request extra guards from Huntsville prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
W. C. Davis
Bob Silver
Huntsville
Davis
Silver
Fort Worth
Dan Moody
Mack Gates
Old Stradivarius Violin Linked to Bethea Family Legacy
Attorney Lamar Bethea owns a Stradivari violin said to have traveled through generations since before the Revolutionary War. The instrument, with a repaired tailpiece from Appomattox era woods, carries sentimental value far beyond any monetary estimate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamar Bethea
Bethea
Bill” Sturdevant
Cade Bethea
Appomatox Court House
Cremona
Judge Davis Orders Secrecy Over Jail Escape Case
Judge Davis said publicity must be avoided during the escape case as four men are confined. They are likely to be brought in a day or two before the trial for attorney conferences. The criminal docket is light and the petit jury for next week was sworn in.
Villa Maria Academy Commencement May 29
The Villa Maria Academy senior class announces the commencement exercises for Wednesday evening May 29 at 8 15. Rev J B Gleissner pastor of St Josephs Catholic church will deliver the address to the graduating class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Villa Maria Academy
J. B. Gleissner
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Funeral Service Held Sunday for Mary Catalina
Funeral services were held Sunday at 11:00 a.m. from St. Anthony's Catholic church for Mary Catalina wife of Joe Catalina who died Saturday noon in a local hospital. Rev J C Reyboud conducted the services at the church and grave at Bryan Catholic cemetery. She was 20 and survived by husband Tony Canatilli parents two sisters and four brothers. Funeral directors were McCulloch Dans. Pallbearers named Fazzino Fazzino Perrone Messina Ventura Cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Anthony’s Catholic Church
Mary Catalina
Joe Catalina
J. C. Reyboud
St. Anthony's Church
Bryan Catholic
Tony Canatilli
Westbrook
Hearne
McCulloch-Dans
Frank Fazzino
Tony Fazzino
Ben Perrone
Jack Messina
George Ventura
Mike Cash
Balzac on living by truths and eternal laws
Quote notes that dwelling in great truths keeps a man patient when ignored and calm when praised, emphasizing enduring values over worldly opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balzac
What the flapper doesn't know isn’t worth knowing
A witty maxim contrasts ignorance and knowledge of a flapper, suggesting discernment in what is considered valuable. The quip casts doubt on both unseen and known information, signaling social satire of contemporary styles and attitudes.
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Commitee
ETEX
Allen
Texas Ranger
W. A. Murphy
Oklahoma
Clyde M. Reed
Kansas
Northwest
Harry B. Corder
Oklahoma State Board of Agriculture
H. H. Schultz
United States Department of Agriculture
Schultz
Southwest
Howard Smith
Tabor High School
Baylor
Benson
Lariat
Waco American
Howard
National
Dean W. C. Coffey
Minnesota
Ethel Mangis
Alma Kindt
United States
Walter Lawless
Kurten
Saat
Bryan and
College
Canning
E. M. Seaman
Gertrude Blodgett
Extension Service
Lawrence Komar
Campus Study Club
O. B. Martin
Better Homes Committee
Plainview
Aldridge
Lions Club
Robert Hill
John Reed
Marvin W. Azbell
Loree Harrison
Haydene Malone
Harrison
Houston
Miss Malone
Harrell
Houston Post-Dispatch
Sam H. Dixon
St. Louis Exposition
Livingston
Andonius Straduari
Cremonae
Hugenot
France
Marion County
South
Caroina
O’dlock
Chas. Nitch Jr
Joe Noto
T. K. Lawrence
W. C. Holmes
Ed S. Martin
Lee Norwood
A. T. Langford
J. T. Sawyer
J. M. Atkins
C. C. Keneeny
J. F. Casey
Joe Dominec
Leon Tauber
Chas. Niggliazzo
Joe T. Salvaggio
N. C. Cole
Oo. L. Andrews
Fred Herrling
Herman Kindt
Will Kindt
Henry Conrad
R. L. Hudspeth
J. W. Thompson
Ed. Curek
J. E. Metejka
Tom Shealey
Tom Benbow
Geo. Long
Ed. Putz
D. N. Peters
Ed Wymola
P. H. Kopecky
Fritz Severa
J. C. Cloud
Jessie Conlee
H. B. Tucker
Will Metzer
Real Hat Shop
Miss Harriett D. Parker
Lena Wetter
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