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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1930

Page

2

Turkeys Shipped By Carload This Week

The ninth car of dressed turkeys from Allen Smith, Inc. left local yards, with each car at least 20 000 pounds. Totals exceed 180 000 pounds shipped this year from within 100 miles of Bryan. Weighed yard-area birds graded only fair this season with shipments reaching Hartford Connecticut New York City Atlanta and Miami. Early movements may signal strong area denme for farmers as later markets improve quality and profit.

Allen Smith, Inc

Exhibit of Art At A M Library Opens on Nov 21

Fourteen Southern states and the District of Columbia are represented in the Fifth-B Circuit Exhibition of the Southern States Art League to be shown in the A M College library November 21 27 under Campus Study Club. The collection of forty eight pictures includes oils water colors drawings and prints from Southern artists resident across the nation.

District of Columbia Southern States Art League M. College Cluo South Delgado Museum New Orlans New York Philadelphia California Elsworth Woodward League Telfair Academy Savannah New Orleans Panola Street Ethel Hutson James Chillman, Jr Houston E. C. Lovett Charman

Intend to Marry Notices Filed in Brazos County

Two couples from Brazos County filed intention to marry on Thursday with County Clerk Jesse McGee. The pairs are Dan Mall with Inez Etheridge and Albin J. Zak with Therese Vasicek.

Brazos County Jesse McGee Dan Mall Inez Etheridge Albin J. Zak Therese Vasicek

Feast of Turkey Served by Bible Class Party

The Friendship Bible Class of First Baptist hosted a turkey dinner Thursday at 7 pm with husbands as guests. Mrs. D D White decorated two tables with white and gold chrysanthemums, and a short program followed led by Mrs. Griff Cloud included piano, readings, and songs.

Friendship Bible First Baptist Church D. D. White Chas E. Griesser Hal Halem Roy Nunn Geo. Ross Parker Carroll N. R. Smith Henry Johnson H. P. Smith Drummond Martin J. H. Skipping Allers Carson Mybert Buchanan

Brazos County Farmers Plan Tomato Acreage Growth Meeting

Leaders from Brazos County Farm movement invite farmers merchants and bankers to a county court house gathering on December 6 to pledge acres for tomatoes and potatoes. President J B Priddy cites strong pledges from Leonard community and plans further meetings in Smetana Benchley and Kurten to discuss cannery prospects and cooperative efforts.

Brazos County Truck Growers’ Association Court House J. B. Priddy Growers’ Association Leonard Joe Stiney Stetz Stetz Priddy Smetana Benchley Kurten

A and M Texas livestock judging team heads to Chicago

The 1930 international livestock judging team from Texas A and M College departs College Station for a practice tour en route to Chicago for the Inter national Livestock Exposition. Members include Burns Jr Yoakum Schuessler Taylor Smith Couch Tottenham and coach Milhellin.

College Station Chicago A. and M. College of Texas International Livestock Judging Animal Husbandry L. T. Burns, Jr Yoakum N. G. Schuessler Llano D. H. Taylor Victoria Fort Worth Harrisdale Farms Jack Turner D. G. Talbot Wichita Kan Kansas City Iowa State College Ames Iowa Purdue University University of Ilinois

Garden of the Gods Wisdom Echoes in Humble Life

A reflective note on humanity’s reach versus grasp, suggesting people savor simple, humble sustenance before chasing grander rewards. The passage frames existence as a garden of opportunity, with moral emphasis on restraint and patient growth.

Quality of Milk Brought to City Under New Testing

The Bryan milk ordinance is in effect per City Manager R G Williams. Most producers have permits and a few laggards will be noticed. A second test shows material improvement in milk quality, due to better handling. Future tests will continue and a certificate of quality will be posted at dairies and on delivery vehicles.

Bryan R.G. Williams

Bryan City Commission Advances School Contracts and Plant Plans

The Bryan city commission Friday night approved plumbing heating and electrical contracts for Bowie school. They discussed street maintenance and plans to upgrade tractor equipment with a more powerful machine than the one currently owned.

Bryan City Commission Bowie Ond

Bryan Girl Weds Louisiana Man This Afternoon

Miss Doris Penn daughter of Mrs Annette Penn married W L Shaw of Lake Charles La at 4 oclock this afternoon Rev Roy Holloman officiated at the College Avenue Baptist church in the presence of a few relatives and close friends The couple left immediately for a brief honeymoon tour before settling in Lake Charles where Mr Shaw is employed with the T T Word Oil Well Supply pany

Doris Penn Annette Penn W. L. Shaw Lake Charles Roy Holloman College Avenue Baptistechurch

Mrs Warner Addresses Eastland Women Clubs

Mrs Phebe K Warner of Claude spoke on Rural Cooperation and Club Markets to Brazos Federation of Clubs then visited A and M campus and Bryan before heading to Eastland to address a meeting of the Eastland County Federation of Women's Clubs.

Phebe K. Warner Claude Brazos

Bond Set For Alleged Swindlers Here

C W Williams alias D K Jones and H I Moore two negroes were held to the grand jury by Justice J T McGee on swindling charges. Bonds fixed at 1000 each for allegedly swindling Maria Calhoun of $446 about a year ago. Williams identified as the mastermind by Rev J W Rhodes in Hearne, who helped secure their arrest.

C.W Williams D. K. Jones H.l Mooore J. T. ‘McGee Maria ‘A. Calhoun J. W. Rhodes Hearne Moore

Plea for County-Wide Club Work And Closer Contact

Mrs. Phebe K. Warner of Claude, national chairwoman of rural cooperation, urged Brazos County club women to create county wide programs linking rural and urban groups. She cited rural homes as the unit of life and called for leadership, broader contact, education, and economic justice to boost farm prosperity and national welfare. The luncheon included performances by local members, with announcements of upcoming exhibits and a report from the Texas Federation meeting.

Warner Phebe K. Warner Claude General Federation of Women's’ Clubs America Texas Little Brown Wren West Texas Amarillo Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs Houston Brazos County United States Cross Roads Ais Hugo Dobrovolny Campus Study Club A. and M. College M. W. Sims Texas Federation of Womens’ Clubs Bryan Woman's Club Percy V. Pennybacker Veteran Club Worker of Texas Texas Federation General Federation Austin Sims Chas, Mills Corsicana

Former Bryanite Wins Promotion With Phone Co

S Paul Martin longtime Bryan native rises in Southwestern Bell. He becomes State Plant Supervisor with Dallas headquarters after six years as Houston division plant superintendent. A dinner party and gold watch honored him as he leaves for the new post.

Southwest Texas Southwestern Bell, Telephone Company Paul Martin Houston Galveston and Beaumont S. P. Martin Dallas Texas Martin S. Paul Martin Bryan Oscar Wilcox Tabor Charlie Martin J. D. Martin Ollie Dean Ross Dean M. College Southwestern Bell Telephone Company

Who Pays We Pay For Goods In Coin Of Value

A reflective note on currency as payment for goods yet the true value lies in living health comfort and satisfaction derived from use. It contrasts monetary cost with non monetary benefits to the consumer.

Bryan Auxiliary Drives New Members Campaign

The American Legion Auxiliary in Brazos County reports a drive for new members in progress led by Mesdames Curtis L. Gray and J. J. Stanford. Forty plus names have joined or reinstated. goal is 106 with a final report planned for November 20 to state president Mrs. F. H. Carpenter. Eligibility includes mothers and daughters of Legion members and women who are connected through service.

American Legion Auxiliary Mesdames Curtis L. Gray J. J. Stanford Mesdames M. M. Kyrskine Harry Estill K. M. Patronella Antone Krenek F. H. Bartz Ed Martin Auxiliary F. H. Carpenter The Legion Auxiliary Texas American Legion Legion Brazos County

Boatwright Reappointed to Baptist Hospital Board

Ht O Boatwright was reappointed to the Baptist Hospital board of directors in Houston during the Texas General Baptist Convention annual meeting that closed at Amarillo late this week.

Ht. O. Boatwright Baptist Hospital Houston Texas General Baptist Convention Amarillo

Clean cotton rags wanted at the Eagle Office

The Eagle office seeks clean cotton rags for shop use and cleaning tasks. Workers are asked to deliver rags in good condition to support mechanical and studio work.

EAGLE

Bryan Social News Highlights Busy In Town

Mrs. Jack Boone is recuperating after tonsil surgery at her Travis Park area home. A W Wilkerson of Hearne visits Bryan and reconnects with old acquaintances. Several locals attend the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs annual session in Houston. Families travel to Bryan for business and weekend visits. Reverend J J Tatum heads to Comanche for Free Baptist church duties, while Rev Harris arrives from Nacogdoches to lead First Methodist. Local students and university staff mingle with friends during weekend travels and registrar meetings in town.

Jack Boone Travis Park A. W. Wilkerson Hearne Bryan Mesdames J. L. Brock Guy Harris W. S. Howell M. W. Sims Houston Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs Jack Dean Austin T. H. Jones J. Kennneth Somerville A. N. Huddleston Louisiana A. N. Crandall Dallas Community Natural Gas Company W. T. Dillard Harry Gray Lynn Oliver R. A. Reed Evelyn Gray D. Norwood San Marcos E. R. Canady Frances Locke Dorothy Doane Louise Weddington the State University At Austin J. R. Burtis Madisonville FE. R. Canady J. J. Tatum Comanche Free Baptist Church Texas Fred George E. J. George Rennis M. R. Looney Calvert Hugh Looney Hugh Looney and Mrs. Looney. Misses Jewell Hocey Rose Harshaw San Antonio Margaret Cobb J. L. Cobb Simmie P. Rush North Zulch Brannon Leverton H. H. Newton Leverton M. College J. P. Gilpin Kurton Theo, Jones Miss Evelyn Mexia E. C. Harris Nacogdoches First Methodist Harris Katherine Henderson M. Allen Waco Baylor University Texas Colleges A. J. Buchanan West 26Th Street Allen J. J. Pipkin Amarillo First Baptist Church of F. L. Thomas G. S. Fraps College Station

Remove Freckles with Contay Special Bleach Cream

Ad promises Contay Special Bleach removes freckles liver spots and discolorations for a clear complexion. Claims impurities are carried off by the blood and offers a jar with guarantee from Roman and Vick druggists.

Roman & Vick

Bryan Chapter U D C Continues Aid to Aggie Student Loan Fund

With 25 members present the U D C Bryan chapter met Friday at Mrs H L Durham s home. The group approved reports, outlined the yearbook and club schedule from October to June, and designated January for the San an banquet celebrating Lee and Jackson. The educational fund to aid A & M College descendants was affirmed, two new members were added, and plans for December meetings and refreshments were announced.

L. 8. Ross United Daughters of the Confederacy Hl. L. Durham Parker Carroll Mes R. N. Harrison Forrest Jones J. Hl. Johnson Moe W. B. Edge Albert Buchanan S. M. Hunter V. Hedge Robert EP. Lee Stonewall Jackson A. and M. College George McGregor Jean Edge Mary Fraps New York City K. He. Newton Federacy Roy Danforth Sarma Lee Durham the Robertson Marie Elizabeth "Forth Frances Darnell Ruthey Inex Reese Bernice Kraftyepene Nash Anna B. Thomas Mar. Irvie Jones Deeg Hell Ferguson D. Paul Daugh Chase Gain

Brazos County 4-H Boy Among 26 Winners to Chicago Trips

A group of 26 Texas 4-H club members were selected for free educational trips to the International Livestock Show in Chicago November 28 to December 5. The Santa Fe Railroad funds 19 trips, Chilegy Nitrate Education Bureau funds five, with one each from the East Texas Chamber of Commerce and Armour and Company. Winners include Roberta Fuchs Brenham Washington county and Morris Williamson Higan Brazos county among many others in crops, livestock, dairying, and poultry categories.

College Station Texas 4 Farm Club Chicago M. T. Payne Extension Service A. and M. College of Texas United States Department of Agriculture Santa Fe Railroad Chilegy, Nitrate Df Soda Educational Bureau East Texas Chamber of Comerce Armour and Company Santa Fe Roberta Fuchs Brenham Washington County Blake Bonham Sumner Lamar County Ira Klutts Talot Runnels Paul Pruitt Knox County Robert Causey Ysleta el Paso James‘. Ewell Crosby Harris County Paul Griffin McLean Gray County Harold Roussel Kress Swisher County George Claude Wells Tahoka Lynn County James Eugene Vanderworth Rule Stonewall County Roy W. Green Longview Harrison County Ivin Martin North Zulch Madison County Garland Wakefield Madisonville Russell Jones Henderaby Bust Oscar

Bronchos Triumph In Hard Fought Gridiron Victory

Bryan High bronchos beat Brooks Conover’s Mart High eleven 6 to 0 at Forrest Field in a tightly contested game. Clifton Griffin was hurt, Norwood scored on a late return and a Griffin pass to McNeeley set up the TD. Next, Bryan faces Navasota and Mit high this week at home and away.

Tommy Mills Bronchos Brooks Conover Mart High Forrest Field Bryan Clifton Griffin Marty Norwood Griffin McNeeley Mart Bryan Higheam Navasota High School Mit

Tick Eradication Conference Attended by COC Directors

Directors of the Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce plan to attend the Tick Eradication Conference in Bryan next Tuesday. About 150 visitors are expected with entertainment including a noonday luncheon. The event is led by R. H. Seale of First State Bank and Trust Company, a noted Hereford breeder with holdings in Brazos Robertson and Callahan counties. Invitations were sent to livestock raisers across ten East Texas counties and to bankers and boards related to cattle. The board also discussed Brazos County road projects and the anticipated letting of Highway No. 21 grading and drainage contracts this month. A note of appreciation arrived from Dr. T. Walton of Texas A and M College for advertising space in the Texas Manual promoting Bryan’s educational institutions. The East Texas Poultry Show in Paris, Nov. 24–29 was also noted, with Roger Davis urging a strong Razos County poultry exhibit. Directors present included W. F. Gelber, Wilson Bradley, Travis B. Bryan, J. S. Caldwell, F. L. Cavitt, W. K. Gibbs, Tyler Haswell, W. S. Higgs, W. C. Mitchell, John M. Lawrence Jr., M. L. Parke, Mrs. Lee J. Rountree and H. H. Williamson.

R. H. Seale First State Bank and Trust Brazos Robertson Callahan East Texas Brazos County Highway No. 21 East Bryan T. ©. Walton Texas A. and M. College Texas / I.manac Texas A East Texas Poultry Show Paris Roger Davis East Texas Chamber of Commerce Razos County W. F. Gelber Wilson Bradley Travis B. Bryan J. S. Caldwell F. L

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