Another Cotton Contest Set for 1926 Expansion
County Agent C L Benson reports a letter from Victor H Schoffelmayer of the Dallas Morning News and Semi Weekly Farm News confirming a larger 1926 More Cotton on Fewer Acres Contest. Prizes will increase and efforts will aid upland farmers and staple growers. chambers of commerce are urged to start organizing now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Benson
Victor H. Schoffelmayer
Dallas Morning News
Farm News
Chamber of Commerce
Dallas News
Kelse Howell Buys Cattle Across Brazos Area
J K Howell of San Antonio stockman purchases cattle in Brazos Grimes and Robertson counties to ship to his Kyle Texas ranch. He buys four carloads of 2 and 3 year olds from R H Seale Benchley and K W Thurman Bryan, loaded today. Quarantine against Navasota county lifted today. Howell noted as a successful Texas cattleman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Howell
Kelse
San Antonio
Brazos
Grimes
Robertson
Kyle
Hayes County
Mr. Howell
R. H. Seale
Benchley
K. W. Thurman
Bryan
Navasota
Half And Half Cotton Penalized In Markets
A discussion on half and half cotton notes brokers and buyers penalize the short staple in large markets. It cites farmer J T Black sending a bale to H Kempner in Galveston and Kempner warning that poor seed and weak staple fetch lower prices despite occasional high offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Black
H. Kempner
Galveston
Mr. Kempner
Mrs M Tatum to Supervise High School Cafeteria
Mrs Morris Tatum will supervise the Bryan High School cafeteria as arrangements near completion. The Parent Teachers Association will sponsor and run it through the school year, hoping to benefit the students and involve mothers in addressing the food needs of growing children. The PTA cites examples from other Texas cities and thanks local business leaders and parents for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan High School
Morris Tatum
Parent-Teachers’ Association
PTA
Texas
Bryan
P-T-A
Cotton Frenzy Sweeps Huntington As Cotton Booms
Huntington residents report a dramatic cotton rise far surpassing prior records. Farmers on 30 acres sold 27 bales, while others including John White 12 acres sold 17 bales, and A S Woodrome 45 acres sold 47 bales. Numerous growers pin hopes on continued harvest gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John White
Huntington
Mat Marshall
Sayers
Byrd Brothers
A. S. Woodrome
Odell School
Sillie Roberts
Odell Creek
Frank Harvill
Delphian Chapter Plans Romanesque and Italian Art Focus
The Delphian Society’s first Friday program, led by Mrs. W. B. Cline, covers Cinabue and Giotto, Assisi churches, Fra Angelico and Lippi with reports by members. Two teams compete on attendance, to entertain the loser. Next meeting November 20 features The Golden Age of Painting led by Mrs. G. L. Crawford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphian Society
W. B. Cline
Cinabue
Willie Rogers
Giotto
W. H. Darrow
Assisi
Campanile
M. Francis
G. L. Crawford
Methodist Women Meet In Members Homes On Monday
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church held group meetings at members' homes. Group No 3 gathered with Mrs R W Downard as hostess and welcomed Mrs Albert Haneman back after illness. Group No 4 met with Mrs EF Jenkins, nine members plus two new visitors joining. The sessions featured prayer, Bible readings, and the study lesson From Over the Border. Refreshments included chicken salad and tea. Further details list attendees by group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church
Eagle
R. W. Downard
Albert Haneman
B. T. Poole
W. W. Solomon
J. W. Barron
C. L. Eden
Hiram Downard
Mildred Eden
Mrs. Haneman
EF. J. Jenkins
J. B. Priddy
C. A. Lewis
J. C. Sublette
J. J. Mays
EF. Eberstadt
Mesdames
P. H. Hensarling
C. R. Gardner
R. B. Welch
L. A. Koenig
S. E. Eberstadt
E. J. Jenkins
Delightful meeting marks chapter readings and visits
N. Snapp presided over a 15 member gathering reporting 57 chapters read and 10 visits to the sick and strangers. Mrs. Nat Allen led the devotion with prayer by Mrs. H. N. Cochran, then Mrs. O. A. Ashworth led the Mission Study on From Over the Border assisted by Mesdames W. M. Owens, A. K. Brown and John Seeley Caldwell. Attendees included Mesdames J. M. Williams, W. M. Owens, H. N. Cochran, H. R. Brayton, G. C. Thornton, John Seeley Caldwell, Nat Allen, O. O. Henderson, Jas. W. James, Will Poindexter, W. K. Gibbs, N. N. Snapp, A. Ashworth and Miss Callie Kern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. N. Cochran
H. R. Brayton
G. C. Thornton
John Seeley Caldwell
Nat Allen
O. O. Henderson
Jas. W. James
Will Poindexter
W. K. Gibbs
N. N. Snapp
A. Ashworth
Miss Callie Kern
Extension Service Club Meets With Mrs G W Barnes
Despite bad weather the Extension Service Club met at Mrs G W Barnes home with Mrs W H Darrow presiding A paper on Literature for Children and talks on Entertainment for the Family followed by a discussion on Motion Pictures education vs influence Readings by Little Miss Phiena Darrow and Master George Darrow concluded with orange and black refreshments Attendees listed include Mrs G W Barnes Mrs G L Crawford Mrs W H Darrow Mrs H H Williamson and several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Extension Service Club
G. W. Barnes
W. H. Darrow
H. H. Williamson
J. T. Egan
Philena Darrow
George Darrow
Esdames
George W. Barnes
G. L. Crawford
J. T. Eagan
S. C. Evans
W. R. Glazener
D. L. Weddington
O. O. Henderson
E. A. Miller
N. F. Rode
A. F. Smith
A. P. Swallow
G. O. Turner
A. L. Ward
Fuller Named Head of National Feed Control Association
F D Fuller chief of the Feed Control Service at A and M College returns from Washington where he attended the seventeenth annual convention of the Association of Feed Control Officials joining delegates from 24 states and Canada. Fuller was elected president for the coming year and has long been active in standard setting and inspection of feeds. He holds degrees from the University of New Hampshire and Purdue and has worked across multiple states and in the US Department of Agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. D. Fuller
Feed Control Service
A. and
M. College
Washington
D. C
Association of Feed Control Officials of the
United States
Dominion of Canada
U. S. Department of Agriculture
American Feed Manufacturers Association
Fuller
Texas
Association
University of New Hampshire
Purdue University
New Hampshire
New York
Pennsylvania
Indiana
U.S. Department of Agriculture
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Honorary
Scientific Society of Sigma Ki
Kappa Sigma Fraternity
Association of Official Chemists of North America
Lions Club
Bryan
Mrs. Prager Seriously Ill at Stephenville
Mrs. H. H. Prager is seriously ill in Stephenville after developing phlebitis in the leg following the birth of her daughter Bryan and Collene. Elmer Reed, visiting his mother, relayed the message to Mrs. Fred Manley, who is Mrs. Prager’s acquaintance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Manley
Elmer Reed
Stephenville
H. H. Prager
WANTED Man or Woman To Sell Rawleigh Products
Help wanted in Bryan for selling Rawleigh products. Apply to W. T. Rawleigh Co Dept X 58 Memphis Tenn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rawleigh
Bryan
W. T. Rawleigh CO
Dept. X
Memphis
Tenn
Miss Lily Bess Kyle Chosen Member of Baylor Choral Club
Miss Lily Bess Kyle daughter of Dean and Mrs E J Kyle of College Station has been selected as a member of the Baylor College Choral Club for 1925 26. The twenty five chosen represent the finest college talent at Belton valued for accomplishment refinement and character. Kyle lacked prior voice training yet earned the spot over many trained competitors. Bryan and College share pride in her achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Lily Bess Kyle
E. J. Kyle
College Station
Baylor College Choral Club
Belton
Kyle
Bryan and
College
Farmers to Be Urged to Rotate Crops In 1926
M. L. Parker reports to the Chamber of Commerce board that the Agricultural committee and County Agent C. L. Benson discussed a demonstration farm concept, its high cost, and plans to involve representative farmers in countywide crop rotation efforts with ongoing study and a final report soon. The Entertainment chair urged Thanksgiving window and car decorations for Bryan, endorsing a welcoming, tidy appearance for guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Parker
Chamber of Commerce
C. L. Benson
Parker
Lee J. Rountree
Bryan
Col. Ike Ashburn
Wilson Bradley
J. E. Covey
W. H. Cole
E. J. Fountain
H. O. Ferguson
F. L. Henderson
J. M. Gordon
Jnc
M. Lawrence
T. K. Lawrence
J. Bryan Miller
J. D. Martin
Oak McKenzie
Mrs
A. M. Waldrop
D. L. Wilson
M. E. Wallace
Baptist Auxiliary Holds Attended Meeting And Elects Officers
Circle No 2 of the First Baptist Church Woman's Auxiliary met at 3 pm Monday on East 27th Street with ten members present. Officers were elected for the coming year and committees appointed. Circle No 4 met with fifteen members. officers were elected and committees named for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Auxiliary
First Baptist Church
J. B. Sanders
East 27Th Street
James
A. L. Ward
Albert Buchanan
Jess Conlee
W. J. Walker
C. A. Buchanan
J. A. Myres
J. W. Batts
Orphans’ Home
W. R. Thomas
Circle No. 2
Circle No. 4
N. A. Stewart
C. Williams
F. A. Bunting
Distinguished visitor spends weekend in Bryan
Mrs. S. A. Collom of Texarkana spent Saturday and Sunday in Bryan with her sister Mrs. Walter Wipprecht en route to Dallas where she as president of the State Medical Auxiliary of the State Medical Association of Texas will preside over the auxiliary. Following this meeting she will go to Austin to enjoy the State Federation of Women's Clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A. Collom
Texarkana
Bryan
Walter Wipprecht
Dallas
State Medical Association of Texas
Collom
Austin
State Federation of Women's Clubs
Mrs. Nancy Conn Dies at Madisonville Widow of J. G. Conn
Mrs. Nancy Conn widow of J. G. Conn died at her home near Madisonville after illness. Funeral set for Wednesday at 2:00 PM at the Conn home with burial in Oxford community cemetery beside her husband. Survivors include daughter Arsule Conn and Mrs. W. F. Gibbs of Bryan, son Prof. J. T. Conn of Austin, and brother James Williams of Pasadena. The Gibbs store in Bryan will close in mourning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Conn
J. G. Conn
Conn
Madisonville
W. F. Gibbs
Sanford Gibbs
Austin
W. K. Gibbs
Conns
Williams
Kings Highway News Roundup From Kings Highway
Special to the Eagle reports heavy rain flooding the region with the Navasota river on a rampage and bridges suspended until waters recede. Hog killings proceed as turkeys quack with damp weather. School reports note two spankings and two better boys as plays and tableau are rehearsed for the Thanksgiving program at schools and churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kings Highway
Howdy
Wheelock
Navasota
Local Notes From Smetana and Schulenburg
Smetana news from November 11 reports Joe Hav el visiting relatives in Schulenburg. Bryan visitors include Mr and Mrs Charles Kosarek and Charlie Merka on business. William Merka and Guy Smith spent Sunday with parents. Mrs Julia Kalinec shows improvement after illness. Mr Fachorn returned from California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smetana
Joe Havel
Schulenberg
Charles Kosarek
Bryan
William’ Merka
Guy Smith
Fachorn
California
Julia Kalinec
Charlie Merka
Brye
Boone Prairie News Notes Weather Visits and Local Life
Boone Prairie reports rain and cold as communities share visits and family news. Wylie Carter stayed with Myrtle Carter. Henry Mier returned from Houston. Carrie Milner and daughter Celia visited sister Mrs. Richard Fultz. Roy Templeton and Pauline Fultz wed at Franklin and plan a Houston honeymoon. Grandpa Jet died and was buried at East Boone Cemetery. The school, led by Earl D. Cochran and teachers Daniels Brantner Caldwell, progresses amid harvest idle. A hail and wind storm damaged unharvested cotton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle
Boone Prairie
Wylie Carter
Myrtle Carter
Henry Mier
Houston
Carrie Milner
Celia
Richard Fultz
Jennie Mae Carr
Pearle Wood
Edna
Ollie Mae Bray
Roy Templeton
Pauline Fultz
Franklin
Jet
Grandpa Jet
East Boone
Earl D. Cochran
Clara Mae Daniels
Inez Brantner
Bremond
Wilma Caldwell
Bald Prairie
William Vaughn
Lennis Elliott
Grant Prairie
Elvin Cooper
Tilton Cooper
John Reddin
Ed Baker
Eagle correspondents cover the entire county
The county wide column notes community news from all areas, with local events, meetings, and notices gathered by Eagle correspondents. It emphasizes comprehensive coverage of towns, schools, and organizations across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle
Steep Hollow Steel's Store and Stone City Duck Family Tale
In Steep Hollow Steele's Store and Stone City community the duck family has lived in water for three weeks. Travel is hard but the day and night schools progress well with new night school members. Night classes start at 7. Tony Perrone plans to move near Hearne next week but may visit. Joe Degelia returns from Dallas to stay home for winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle
Steele’s
Stone City
Duck
Tony Perrone
Hearne
Joe Degelia
Dallas
Millican Notes from A. and M. student visits
C E Jameson a senior at A and M College spent Saturday and Sunday with family. Kirkland Edward visited Dinkins to see Mr and Mrs S E Dunlap. Alma Williams made a business trip to Bryan Saturday. Miss Ewina a prominent teacher in our school spent the weekend with relatives in Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle
Millican
C. E. Jameson
A. and
M. College
Kirkland Edward
Dinkins
S. E. Dunlap
Alma Williams
Bryan
Ewin
Edge News Rejoicing Over Sunny Weather
Local items note bright sunshine and church services by Rev J J Pipkin. Community events include a B Y P U program, a home entertainment at Mr and Mrs George House, and visits among Edge residents and relatives.
Wheelock Notes Youth Dinner and Conference Events
Wheelock reports the 4th quarterly conference for Wheelocks circuit presided by L. B. Elrod with ministers H. G. Hall and J. L. Wallace in attendance. Local ladies hosted a large dinner after services. Jesse Brock, son of Ollie and wife, died after a three month illness. Visitors from nearby towns attended the funeral. Prof. R. O. Allen of Allen Academy has passed away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheelock
Co. V. Box
Marlin
Tony Barcelona
Byrar
J. B. Dunn
Dunn Ranch
L. B. Elrod
Wheelocks
H. G. Hall
J. L. Wallace
Leonard Scott
Franklin
Christian Fellowship
Jesse Brock
Ollie Brock
Aubry Brock
Port Arthur
Wesley Ryland
John
Sam Brock
Hearne
Tennie Ryland
Junction
Dave Arnett
Prof
R. O. Allen
Allen Academy
Wheelock News Recalls Teachers and Local Events
The piece honors W L Hedwick and his influence on students and community, notes his return to the prairie village, and mentions memories of wanderlust and reunion. It also reports deaths, visitors, school events, and a Wheelock Literary Society program for November 20 inviting all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Hedwick
Prairie Village
Borderlard
Boardless
Bildad
Wheelock
Millican Club Girls Reorganize Elect New Officers
Millican Nov 3 meeting of the Millican club girls reorganized the group with Reba Hughes elected president Georgia Earl Dunlap vice president Robert Lee Hagin secretary Thelma Seeley club reporter Also planned for the new year Robbie Lee Hagin shared details of her Dallas Fair trip with the group Read more members listed including Alma Lois Williams new member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millican
Millican Club
Abbie Sevier
Reba Hughes
Georgia Earl Dunlap
Robert Lee Hagin
Thelma Seeley
Robbie Lee Hagin
Dallas
Margaret Davis
Ruth Symns
Lizzie Langford
Lucile Symns
Mary Grace Bean
Alma Lois Williams
Annual Report of The Methodist Church At A.&M.
The Texas Annual Conference meets at the First Methodist church in Jacksonville on November 11. The opening sermon will be preached tonight on the Brotherhood Anniversary. The conference includes 10 presiding elders districts with 260 pastoral charges. It is predicted by some that unification will carry in this.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
First Methodist
Jacksonville
Brotherhood
Rev Jesse C Thomson to Jacksonville for conference
Rev Jesse C Thomson of College travels to Jacksonville today to attend conference. Unanimous votes from Alexander and College stewards request his return, with A and M Commission support. Thomson’s report shows 56 additions on profession, 230 additions otherwise, 42 adults baptized, 5 infants baptized, 18 member missionary society, 310 Epworth League members, 406 Sunday School attendees, funds raised totaling 2506 for all purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse C. Thomson
College
Jacksonville
Alexaner
Thomson
A. and M. Commission
Missionary Society
Epworth Leagues
College and Alexander
Epworth
Alexander
Steep Hollow Cemetery Association Meeting Next Sunday
The Steep Hollow Cemetery Association will meet on Sunday November 15 at the church and cemetery grounds to raise funds for the new year. A large basket dinner will be served at noon. The annual secretary’s report by Miss Laura Mims will be read, and I M Cooks’ board will present progress on beautifying the silent city of the dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steep Hollow Cemetery Association
C. M. Risinger
Laura Mims
I. M. Cooks
Association
I. M. Cook
T. P. Hall
J. J. Vandiver
W. H. Buchanan
Ethel Edmunds
H. P. Dansby
E. A. Peters
Lola Foster
J. W. Wiley
J. E. Hensarting
J. D. Martin
T. A. Hensarling
Eagle Prints In Town Cheaper Than Outsiders
Local Eagle offers stationery printing at lower costs than distant suppliers with similar quality. Residents urged to compare price and delivery, citing efficient service and hometown reliability.
Eagle Want Ad Promises Quick Sell or Trade
A short note touts Eagle want ads as a fast method to list items for sale or trade, offering broad reach and simple placement for quick transactions. It emphasizes speed and convenience for buyers and sellers alike.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kelse Howell
Santone
Mrs. M. Tatum
Kead
Cotton
Huntington Messenger
Angelina County
Delphian Chapter
Big Association
Baylor Choral Club
Baptist Auxiliary
Millican News
Edge News
Edge
J. J. Pipkin
Baptist Church
George House
Harvey Martin
George McDonald
Macey
W. C. Hill
George Outlaw
Jon George
Viola Holiday
Mildred Cross
Jettie Nash
Jenie Corgie
Jesse
Raymond Wilson
Little Daughter
Fort Worth
Tarver
Teagan Hicks
Waco
Acrata Hamilton
Pauline Peeler
Baylor
Lucile Newton
Lucy Summerville
Lillian Tarver
George
Charley Seasta
Perry Duncan
Orthel Grant
Duncan Love
Frank Tarver
Harve Spiller
Melton McNaive
Aileen Dixon
the Methodist Church At
A.&m
Steep Hollow
The
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