Aged Couple Injured When Sunbeam Hits Car Near College Station
An elderly Meridian couple and a Wichita Falls youth were injured when a Sunbeam struck their Ford at a Highway 6 crossing south of College Station. Mr Gibson suffered head injuries, Mrs Gibson a fractured arm, and Fred Lawson had minor cuts. They were taken to Bryan hospital.
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Meridian
Wichita Falls
Southern Pacific
Highway 6
College Station
R. D. Gibson
Fred Lawson
Kemp Boulevard
Bryan
Gibson
Lawson
Wirs. Gibson
Red Cross Roll Call Planned for Brazos County
Brazos County prepares a Red Cross annual membership drive from Armistice Day November 11 through November 27. J Webb Howell chairs local efforts with Maj J E Sloan directing College Station. Multiple community sub chairs and organization partners coordinate outreach and Red Cross Sunday activities.
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Red Cross
Brazos c County
American Red Cross
J. Webb Howell
Bryan
Brazos County
Howell
J. E. Sloan
College Station
Cairman Howell
J. J. Tatum
Harvey
Edge
Steep Hollow
Wellborn
Marvin Thompson
Jack Crenshaw
Tabor
George Jones
Clarence Sax
Leadership Chief Function of Farm Board, Says Dr. Cox
Dr. A B Cox UT authority on cotton marketing argues the Farm Board failed to stop price drops. He says supply and demand on world markets govern staple prices and that the board should lead with coordinated agency efforts. He cautions against hedging difficulties and excessive stock in futures, urging a clear national cotton policy.
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Farm Board
A. B. Cox
Austin
Federal Farm Board
Bureau of Business Research
University of Texas
Cox
Dr. Cox
Fs & Se
United States
Daily Schedule Laid Out By City Manager
City Manager R G Williams announces a new daily timetable to optimize duties. Morning blocks cover department heads and mail, followed by press time and citizen conferences, with afternoon focus on traveling representatives, study, general inspection, and department work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Williams
Citizens and Board
Luker Family to Move to Bryan for Extension Service Post
Mr and Mrs John L Luker and family of Houston plan to move to Bryan this week to take up residence. Mr Luker will join the Extension Service at Texas A and M College in the dairying department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Luker
Houston
Bryan
Luker
A. and M. College
Crash victims reported better by doctor today
Special to The Eagle reports from the bedside of Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Gibson of Meridian who were injured when their automobile was struck by a Southern Pacific train on a crossing south of Bryan on Monday afternoon. Both are resting better and show improvement today. Fred Lawson of Wichita Falls, another occupant of the Gibson car, left the hospital earlier and continued homeward today.
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Eagle
R. D. Gibson
Meridian
Southern Pacific
Bryan
Fred Lawson
Wichita Falls
Gibson
Leaky Gas Jets Endanger Justice Family at Home
A baby about a year and a half and two older children nearly suffocated when gas jets in the Justice home on 25th Street and Haswell Drive leaked. The parents opened doors and removed the children. a test confirmed leaking stoves. Mr Justice, a ticket agent for the Southern Pacific at College Station, also felt the fumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Justice
25Th Street
Haswell Drive
Justice
Southern Pacific
College Station
Travis Students Present Pageant Of The Flowers
A cast of over seventy rehearses for the Pageant of the Flowers operetta to be staged Friday at 8 p.m. in the Travis High School auditorium under the Travis Parent-Teacher Association. Proceeds fund a piano for the school. Cast drawn from Mrs Roy Danforths music classes and Woodruff School of Dancing with Miss Josephine Greenwood.
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Travis Parent-Teacher Association
Travis School
Roy Danforth
Woodruff School of Dancing
Josephine Greenwood
Tests for Bridge Foundations Will Be Made Shortly
State and federal highway engineers will bore foundations at two sites for the Brazos River bridge on Highway 21 near the Stone City railway bridge. After site selection, bridge plans will be prepared for approval and contract letting, per 17th Highway division engineers based in Bryan.
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Brazos River
Stone City Railway Bridge
State Highway Commission
United States Bureau of Roads
17Th Highway Division
Bryan
Harrises to Move Into New Brick Cottage in Bryan
Mr and Mrs Guy Harris expect to move into their recently completed brick cottage next week on a lot beside Mrs Harris father John M Barron in the eastern city near Allen Academy. The modern home is one of many new houses making Bryan proud of its growth.
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Howell
American Legion
Ed Martin
Bryan Lions Club
Lamar Jones
Rotary Club
Col
C. €. Todd
Woman's Club
W. S. Howell
Reading Club
Guy Harris
American Legion Auxiliary
I. H. Bartz
Catholic Daughters of America
Jno. Stasney
Newman Study Club
H. B. McDowell
Red Cross
United States
Churches of
Bryan
Harris
John M. Barron
Allen Academy
No Property Taken After Multiple Local Burglary Attempts
Bryan police logged three attempted burglaries in the city including two residences and a business. At Howell Lumber, two men frightened by cashier Joe Cash during a 7:50 PM return led to a quick exit after being ordered to raise hands. Screens were cut at Howell and J Webb Howell homes. matches found at Low Baker and E B Elliott residences suggest a single burglar conducted two separate late night entry attempts.
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Bryan
Howell Lumber Company
Joe Cash
Cash
Howell Company
R. W. Howell
J. Webb Howell
Jim Ed Ross Celebrates 3rd Birthday Party
Jim Ed Ross hosted a large gathering Monday afternoon from 4 to 6 at his parents home, Mr. and Mrs. Geo W Ross, for his 3rd birthday. Guests brought gifts, and a cake with candles, refreshments, games, and souvenirs made the party a cheerful afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Ed Ross
Geo. W. Ross
Local Bryan Notes On Families And Travel
W O Alexander was summoned to Rosenberg due to his mother Mrs Emma Slaughter illness and she was moved to a Houston hospital for a 10 o clock operation. Judge W C Davis and A S Ware traveled to Centerville for a district court session with Judge S W Dean disqualified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O. Alexander
Rosenberg
Emma Slaughter
Bryan
S. W. Bissing
A. & M. College
Mt. Vernon
Iowa
Mary Merwin
Howard L. Dean
Austin
Arthur Huddleston
Impressions of Holy Land Given By Mrs Dona Carnes to Cottonwood Church
Mrs Dona Carnes spoke at Cottonwood Baptist church in Pabor Sunday at 11 about a 30 day Holy Land tour landing at Alexandretta July 14. She described places tied to Jesus life from Antioch to Nazareth, Mount Carmel, Mount Sinai, and the Holy Sepulchre, sharing faith and history.
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Holy Land
Dona Carnes
Cottonwood Church
Cottonwood Baptist Church
Pabor
Alexandretta
Rugged Cross
Mediterranean
Damascus
Mrs. Carnes
Judas
Ananias
Paul
Jerusalem
Mount Hermon
Jordan River
Lake Meron
Nazareth
Carnes
Fesdraleon
Joseph
Jacob’s Well
Mt. Sinai
Dothan
Holy Sepulchre
Christ
Calvary
Anid
Carne
Paris to Bryan Phone Call Likely First Trans Oceanic Talk
W. S. Howell Jr of the U S Diplomatic Service in Bryan received a call from his wife in Paris via London and New York. The connection carried Paris voices to Bryan clearly, allowing greetings with Howell’s family. The Howells plan a two week vacation in Hot Springs Virginia to stay near diplomatic officials.
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Bryan
W. S. Howell, Jr
U. S
W. S. Howell
Paris
France
London
New York
Painting Gift Unveiling at Woman's Club
A reproduction of Madame Le Brun and Her Daughter from the Louvre will be unveiled at the Woman's Club Building Wednesday at 4 PM. The gift from W S Howell Jr of the U S Diplomatic Service honors his mother Mrs Rose Fountain Howell, with Mrs M W Sims Sr presiding and the public invited.
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Madame le Brun
Louvre
Paris
Woman's Club
Club
W. S. Howell, Jr
United States Diplomatic Service
Rose Fountain Howell
M. W. Sims Sr
Ranking Students In City Schools Dismissed Today
All Bryan public school pupils with a general average of 90 or better in the first six weeks were dismissed during the last two periods as recognition. The students achieving this average will be listed on the school Honor Roll for the year’s progress.
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Bryan Public
Plans for Bryan cannery and farm stock finance
Directors of the Brazos County Chamber of Commerce discussed a plan to install a cannery in Bryan for use next season. Farmers signed for 34 acres of tomatoes and 25 acres of Irish potatoes with stock purchases financed by future produce payments. The group considered chamber financing and farmer participation in cannery operations while addressing town cleanup and highway right of way progress.
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Bryan
Cere Ae
an and Brazos _ County Chamber of Commerce
J. B. Priddy
Brazos County Truck Growers Association
Mrr. Priddy
Mr. Priddy
W. J.coulter
Priddy
Chamber of Commerce
W. J. Coulter
Bryan Avenue
Main Street
A. S. McSwain
Ery
Wilmer McCullough
Paris
Brazon County
J. H. P. Chastun
W. B. Roman
Texas A. and
M. College
Eagle Eyes for Destiny Sale Report
A brief item notes an eagle themed sale and a buyer’s interest in a possible purchase. The fragment mentions a destuma style approach and a desire to acquire the article. No further names or locations are provided.
Annual Meeting at Steep Hollow Cemetery Next Sunday
The Steep Hollow Cemetery Convention plans a Sunday gathering with former residents expected to attend. Song leaders include Joy Hensarling, Louis Thompson, and Jim Cloud among others. a basket dinner will be served at noon. Members urged to pay dues or donate via Ethel Edmonds in Bryan.
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Steep Hallow Cemetery
Stee Hollow
C. M. Risinger
Jno
W. Shicks
Joy, Jr. Hensarling
Louis Thompson
J. {. Peters
Jim Cloud
Alton Ricinger
Britten Risinger
Steep Hollow Cemetery Association
Ethel Edmonds
Bryan
Negro not guilty of running fox to earth
The state failed to prove the charge as a jury acquitted Shine Williams whose hounds chased a fox to exhaustion then skinned it. The question of profit from the pelt remains moot among hunters who once wanted the dogs unleashed on Reynard.
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Shine” Williams
Shine
Reynard
Baptism Uses Jordan Water From Holy Land Visit
Little Misses Bonnie Mary Neel ey and Elizabeth Keith were baptized at First Methodist Church Sunday evening at 7 00 Rev R S Marshall administered the sacrament The water used came from the Jordan River carried by Mrs Dona Carnes who had just returned from a visit to the Holy Land last summer.
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Bonnie Mary Neeley
Elizabeth Keith
First Methodist Church
R. S. Marshall
Jordan River
Dona Carnes
Holy Land
SEEK WINTER FUNDS FOR ORPHAN HOME IN TEXAS
Began Orphan Home in Diryan Texas October 31 1939 appeals to citizens of Diryan and Brazos County and altruists to donate for winter clothes food and funds to settle obligations. The note thanks supporters for past harvests and asks continued charity to care for children.
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Orphan Home
Divyan
Texas
Diryan
Brazos County
Particwar
Friends and Lovers of Humanity
Remove Freckles and Discolorations Ad Offer
An old advertisement promises a special bleach to dissolve freckles liver spots and blotches for a soft white velvety complexion. Roman Vick druggists sells the cream on guarantee.
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Roman
Vick, Druggists
Ady
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Doctor Today
Travis
R. W
J. W. Howell
Tunney
Gene Tunney
Timothy Mara
Snirts
Given Woman’s Club
Score
N. B. Allen
W. F. Gelber
J. §. Caldwell
Tyler Haswell
F. L. Henderson
A. 8. McSwain
W. C. Mitchell
John M. Lawrence, Jr
M. L. Parker
Lee J. Rountree
Luke Patronella
H. H. Williamson
Destuma
Orn Oleae
EE En Suen Choeukuede
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