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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1924
Page
7
Brazos County boys and girls clubs report strong corn yields against state averages, with club members achieving about 45 bushels per acre. Features cover Tony Varisco’s hospitality, Millican club elections, poultry education, soil fertilization talks, and Brazos turkey industry notes.
Paul Freeman division superintendent of the Western Public Service Company based in Navasota visited Madisonville to discuss purchasing the local electric plant. The company, owning about seventy five utilities in several states, plans a high voltage line from Navasota to Madisonville via Anderson and other towns. A survey team examined properties and noted existing transmission links from Calvert to Franklin Bremond and Rosse, with future extensions toward Navasota or Bryan to centralize power and reduce costs for smaller towns and industries.
Secretary S E Eberstadt reported 28 advertising requests denied since November 4 with eight tied to circus day. W B Bizzell spoke on the education survey and a Land Grant Colleges meeting in Washington. City officials H Henderson and L McInnis urged an amendment to the city charter for voters in about 30 days. Simones Adams of Houston Light and Power invited a speaker on municipal ownership at the November 25 meeting.
Miss Erin Simpson of Millican was among visitors in Bryan today as local residents noted her arrival and participation in daytime activities.
Brazos County reported 18 027 bales of cotton ginned for the 1924 crop before November 1, counting round as half bales. This compares with 23 645 bales ginned by November 1, 1923, per Census Bureau data to Statistician J F Howard.
Professor A L Haley entertained Bryan Lions and Lionesses at an Episcopal dining room gathering led by Jess Hensarling. Rev L Guy Ament and Rev Al B Nelson attended with light humor and reflections. Next Tuesday's meeting will discuss selling the city municipal plant per Western Public Service Company proposal.
George Stephan and Judge H C Ferguson returned from a National Bottlers Convention in Louisville Kentucky describing the largest gathering yet. Two special trains went to Mammoth Cave, and a boat on Echo River capsized with one drowning. The body was recovered and another remained missing.
A group of friends gathered at Mrs. Tyler Haswell's home to celebrate Mrs. M. W. Sims birthday with affectionate gifts and a refreshment plate of frozen fruit cream and cake. Attendees included Mrs. J. A. McQueen, Mrs. R. S. Webb, Mrs. J. T. Hanway, and Mrs. Albert Buchanan.
W S Barron mayor Tyler Haswell J Webb Howell T A Adwis E F Parks J D Martin S E Eberstadt and Scout Director J H Hood met in Chamber of Commerce rooms to discuss Brazos Valley Council Scout work. They urged county effort and called an open meeting for all Bryan men and women on November 20 at 7 30 in the Chamber rooms.
The Parent Teachers Association of the A and M College Consolidated School will hold a rummage sale Saturday November 22 in Parker Astin Hardware Co new building on Bryan Street to benefit the school library.
Rev. J M Bullock died at his Bryan home on Sunday November 16 after strokes limiting his health for months. Born May 14 1851 in Wynn Parish Louisiana he moved to Texas in 1871 and pastored Brazos county churches for 36 years leaving a widow and a large family. Funeral services were held at Steep Hollow church with interment in the Steep Hollow cemetery as friends paid respects.
Reverends Willis Martinelli and Vivian depart for Mt. Pleasant as Bryan and College Station delegates join the 85th Texas annual conference sessions starting November 19. E J Jenkins leads Bryan district delegation plans with Bryan Methodist Church board voting on its participation.
Mr and Mrs Vernon Bailey leave Bryan to settle in Harrisburg Texas where they plan to open a gift shop on Saturday November 29. He has served as a government representative at A and M College for the Federal Veterans Bureau. Neighbors and friends regret their departure but offer best wishes for their new venture.
West Side Parent-Teachers Association held a meeting with over twenty members. Elizabeth Curtis, county health nurse, spoke on communicable diseases and school home control. John H. Hood discussed scout work and the need for clean association and literature for youths. Regular meetings moved to the second Thursday monthly.
A farmhouse four miles south of Millican owned by W L Steel of Navasota was destroyed by fire. L L Dixon, the farm overseer and house occupant, was badly burned trying to save clothing. He was taken to Navasota for treatment and is expected to recover. Loss estimated over 4000 dollars.
Fire trucks responded to a morning blaze at the Will Coulee home near Mrs. R. R. Knowles residence. Officials suspect a defective flue caused the fire. about 1000 feet of hose was used. Chemicals and water contributed to the damage, with losses around $100 and additional water/chemical costs.
Mr and Mrs W R Fairman hosted a noonday dinner Sunday in compliment to Mrs W G Gillis of Cameron who visited Bry an with her brothers W W and Ralph Chambers families. The seven course meal featured pink queen chrysanthemums maiden hair ferns and damask silver china. Guests included Mr and Mrs Ralph Chambers Mr and Mrs J Bryan Miller Mr and Mrs W R Fairman Mrs W G Gillis Billie Gillis Anna Mae McCarty Margaret Ann Fairman Mrs S A Long and Arthur Long.
Britton Henderson of Kurten Boys and Girls Club earned one of 15 Santa Fe Railroad all Texas trips to Chicago based on his 108 White Leghorn hen record. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Will Henderson and his achievement brings honor to Kurten community Brazos County and the Extension Service of A and M College.
Twelve boys of Troop No. 13 Bry an Boy Scouts led by Scoutmaster W S Barron went on a possum and coon hunt in the Navaset bottoms Friday night and bagged two coon and one possum. Mr Nunn Jones joined with three dogs that spiced the hunt. Participants included Theodore Boriskie Willis Boriskie Robi John Persons Frank Bain Henry Godwin Neal Godwin Sam Kaplan Jake Kaplan John M Barron Chas Moehlman Buddie Moehlman Wilmon Ross and Scoutmaster Barron.
On Friday night the Brazos County Free Baptist Quarterly gathering ended Saturday evening at the Free Baptist church in Bryan. Delegates and visitors from various county neighborhoods attended as sessions discussed topics and outlined plans for aggressive church work in the next quarter.
Willie L. Dowling son of Mr and Mrs J H Dowling of Well born community married Ivy Grace Kellett of this city at Rev J J Tatum home last Saturday Dowling works with D D Vasbinder in Bryan Auto Paint Shop Kellett previously worked for Sam B Wilson and at the City Secretarys office Friends extend hearty congratulations on the union.
The Fair store owned by W. R. Thomas now occupies a home at the same site after purchasing the building from M. F. Dansby for 25 000 dollars. The closing occurred last Saturday night. Thomas says owning the property will cut rent and allow better service and prices for patrons.
Rev and Mrs Bernard Pos share news that Charles Hack father of Mrs Pos, born Breslau Germany November 16 1834, marked his 90th birthday. He came to America 1853 settled St Louis later farmed and merchandised in Kansas and Colorado. Mr Hack lives with his daughter and enjoyed a cake with 90 candles at a family dinner honoring him.
Reports from Tabor indicate a large barn on J. K. Presnal's farm burned Thursday night. Sparks from a nearby trash fire, aided by high winds, are believed to have caused the blaze. the loss is estimated at about $2,000.
The revival ended last night at the Christian church after a two week run. Rev Al B Nelson endeared himself to the congregation and sermons and singing drew broad praise. Prof A L Haley aided with song pictures and Bryan area support was praised. The pastor thanks all helpers and pastors who attended and supported the evangelistic efforts.
Miss Laura Belle Roten county home demonstration agent attended the rally day program at Millican school Monday given by the club boys and girls.
O B Warbington of the Bryan College Traction Company will have a new home on College avenue near the Boy Scout Home across from the Gulf Filling Station. W R Phillips started construction yesterday on a five room modern bungalow. Completion is slated in about three weeks.
A small crowd attended the Reliance Community Club meeting at the Reliance church on Friday night due to cold weather and limited advertisement. County Agent C L Benson Miss Laura Belle Roten and others from Bryan spoke and entertained with readings songs and a terracing talk. The next meeting will feature a schoolchildren program and a Bryan party is planned to assist.
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