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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1930

Page

8

Turkeys Shipped By Carload This Week from Bryan

Allen Smith Inc moved the ninth car of dressed turkeys from its dressing and storage plant today. Each car holds at least 20 000 pounds, bringing to 180 000 pounds shipped so far this year from a 106 mile radius around Bryan. The turkeys have graded fat and shipments reach Hartford New York Atlanta and Miami. Early movement suggests strong local turkey sales and potential profit for area growers.

Allen Smith, Inc

Exhibit of Art At A-M Library Opens on Nov. 21

The Fighth-B Circuit Exhibition of the Southern States Art League travels to the A M College library November 21 to 27 under Campus Study Club auspices. Fourteen Southern states plus the District of Columbia are represented in forty eight artworks from oils to prints.

District of Columbia Southern States Art League M. College I T 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

Brazos County Couples File Marriage Intentions

Two couples from Brazos county filed notices with County Clerk Jesse McGee on Thursday. The pairings are Dan Hall with Inez Etheridge and Albin J Zak with Therese Vasicek.

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

Feast of Turkey Served Hobbies by Bible Class

Friendship Bible Class of First Baptist hosted a turkey dinner Thursday at seven with husbands as honored guests. Two decorated tables and a program including piano, readings, and songs followed by a social hour.

Turkey Friendship Bible First Baptist Church D. D. White Chas E. Griesser Hal Haltom Roy Nunn Geo. Ross Parker Carroll N. BR. Smith Henry Johnson H. V. Smith Drummond Martin J. H. Skipping Allen+Carson D. I. White al- Buchanan W. Simmons Griff Cloud I. H. Johnson

Brazos County Farmers Pledge Acreage For Tomatoes

Leaders of the Brazos County Truck Growers Association urge farmers merchants and bankers to attend a Dec 6 meeting at the courthouse to promote potato and tomato production for market. President J B Priddy notes strong pledges in the Leonard area where Stetzs earned 300 per acre from tomatoes last year and calls for cannery discussion and broader 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 College Livestock Team Heads to Chicago Show

The 1930 international livestock judging team from Texas A and M, six members led by coach R. M. Milhellin, departs College Station for a training circuit through Fort Worth, Wichita, Kansas City, Ames, Fordham, and Illinois sites before arriving in Chicago for the International Livestock Exposition.

College Station Chicago A. and M. College of Texas International Livestock Judging Fort Worth Harrisdale Farms Jack Turner D. G. Talbot Wichita Kan Kansas City Iowa State College Ames Iowa Fordue University University of Ilinois

Not 80 Smart We Have Yet to Taste the Garden

A reflective aphorism compares the world to the Garden of the Gods, noting humanity eats only grass while fruits remain ahead. The tone hints at unreached potential and philosophical musing on progress and abundance.

Quality of Milk Brought to City Improved by Tests

The Bryan milk ordinance is in effect per City Manager R G Williams. Most producers hold permits, with a few laggards to be addressed. A second test shows material improvement in milk quality, attributed to better handling. Future tests planned and certificates may be posted at dairies and on delivery vehicles.

Bryan R.G. Williams

Bryan City Commission Approves School Contracts

Routine city business shows the Bryan city commission approving plumbing heating and electrical contracts for the Bowie school. The panel discussed street maintenance plans and intends to upgrade its tractor fleet with a more powerful machine than the current model.

Bryan City Commission Bowie ‘School Ond

Doris Penn Weds W L Shaw in City Church Ceremony

Miss Doris Penn daughter of Mrs Annette Penn married W L Shaw of Lake Charles La this afternoon at 4 o clock Rev Roy Holloman officiated at College Avenue Bapt ist church in the presence of relatives and cloaked friends The couple left for a brief bridal tour and will reside in Lake Charles where Shaw works for T T Word Oil Well Supply company

Doris Penn Annette Penn W. L. Shaw Lake Charles Roy Holloman College Avenue Baptistechurch J. J. Tatum Comanche Free Baptist Shurch Texas Fred George E. J. George Ennis Bryan Houston M. R. Looney Calvert Hugh Looney Jewel Hocey Rose Harshaw San Antonio Margaret Cobb J. L. Cobb Simmie P. Rush North Zulch Brannon Leverton H. H. Newton Leverton J. P. Gilpin Kurton Theo, Jones Evelyn Mexia E. C. Harris Nacogdoches Will First Methodist Harris Katherine Henderson Louise Weddington Dorothy Doane M. Allen Waco Baylor University Registrars of Texas Colleges A. J. Buchanan West 26Th Street Allen J. J. Pipkin Amarillo First Baptist Church of Baptist General Convention H. C. Pipkin F. L. Thomas G. S. Fraps College Station

Mrs Warner addresses clubs then heads to Eastland

Mrs Phebe K Warner of Claude spoke at the Brazos Federation of Clubs on Rural Cooperation and Club Markets. She spent the afternoon and evening at A and M and in Bryan before taking the midnight train to Eastland to address a meeting of the Eastland County Federation of Women's Clubs.

Phebe K. Warner Claude Brazos

Bonds Fixed To Hold Alleged Swindlers Here

C W Williams alias DD K Jones and H I Moore two African American men were held to the grand jury on a swindling charge Justice J T McGee fixed bonds at 1000 each Maria A Calhoun was cheated out of 446 dollars about a year earlier Williams identified as the partnership mastermind was recognized by Rev J W Rhodes in Hearne leading to their arrest.

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

Plea for County Wide Club Work and Rural Urban Ties

Mrs. Phebe K. Warner, national chair of rural cooperation for the General Federation of Women's Clubs, urged Brazos County club women to unite rural and urban efforts under a county unit system. She linked farm prosperity to broader civic education and economic justice, stressing leadership, expanded contacts, and farm family welfare to boost national progress.

Phebe K. Warner Claude General Federation of Women’s Clubs America Warner Texas Little Brown Wren West Texas Amarillo Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Houston Brazos County United States Cross Roads Hugo Dobrovolny Texas Extension Service J. Webb Howell FE. M. Regenbrecht F. B. Clarke Campus Study Club Southern States Art League A. and M. College M. W. Sims Texas Federation of Womens’ Clubs Bryan Woman's Club

Former Bryanite Wins Promotion With Phone Co

S. Paul Martin a Bryan native rises to State Plant Supervisor for Southwestern Bell, with Dallas headquarters. A Houston party honored his six years as division plant superintendent, presenting a gold watch and praising his service. Martin, educated at A and M College, joined Southwestern Bell after graduation and advanced steadily.

Southwest Texas Southwestern Bel, 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

The statement argues that payment in coin serves as a medium of exchange but the true value is realized through living health comfort and satisfaction derived from goods and services. It emphasizes intrinsic value over monetary coinage.

Bryan Auxiliary Drives for New Members

The American Legion Auxiliary in Brazos county conducts a membership drive led by Cur tis L. Gray and J. Stanford. A total of 52 new members and reinstatements are reported, with a goal of 106. efforts continue to reach eligible women in the county before November 20 for the All-Presidents meeting in Indianapolis.

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

Boatwright Reappointed to Baptist Hospital Board

O. I. Boatwright was reappointed to the board of directors for Baptist Hospital of Houston during the Texas General Baptist Convention annual meeting in Amarillo.

O. Boatwright Baptist Hospital Houston Texas General Baptist Convention Amarillo

Rag Demand Informs Bagle Office Hiring

Rag supply drive at the Bagle Office seeks cleaned cotton rags for industrial use. Citizens asked to donate removed fabric in usable condition.

BAGLE

Mrs. Jack Boone Recovering After Tonsil Operation

Bryan residents bustle with visitors and travelers as Mrs. Jack Boone recuperates at home in Travis Park after an operation to remove tonsils. Local attendance at clubs, church, and football events fills a busy week with many from Hearne, Austin, Dallas, and College Station visiting or traveling through.

Jack Boone Travis Park A. W. Wilkerson Hearne Bryan Mesdames J. L. Brock Guy Ilarris W. S. Howell M. W. Sims Louisiana A. N. Crandall Dallas Community Natural Gas Company W. T. Dillard Harry Gray Lynn Oliver R. A. Reed Evelyn Gray S. D. Norwood San Marcos E. R. Canady Frances Iu He Dorothy Doane Louise Weddington the State University At Austin J. R. Burtis Madisonville FE. R. Canady

Remove Freckles with Contay Special Bleach Cream

Advertises Contay Special Bleach cream promising to dissolve freckles liver spots and discolorations. Claims blood carries away impurities to leave skin soft white and velvety. Sold by Roman Vick druggists with a guarantee.

Roman & Vick

Brian Chapter U D C Plans Aid To Aggie Loan Fund

Brian Chapter UDC meets with 25 members to map the year’s work include monthly meetings from October to June. The education fund to aid the A and M College student loan fund continues. Two new members added Mrs George McGregor and Mrs Mary Fras Tings New York City.

Brian Aggie L & Joss United Daughters of the Confederacy H. [. Durham Parker Carroll R.h.clarrison Forrest Jones Je Hl. Johnson W. B. Edge Rehapter Albert ‘Buchanan S.M. Hunter W. Hicridge Robert E. Lee Stonewall Jackson A. and M. College

Brazos County 4-H Boy Wins Trips to Chicago in December

Brazos County 4-H group of 26 wins free educational trips to the International Livestock Show in Chicago from Nov 28 to Dec 5. Santa Fe Railroad funds 19 trips, Chilegy Nitrate Education Bureau 5, East Texas Chamber of Commerce 1, Armour and Company 1. Recipients include Wilof Santa Fe trip winner Morris Williamson and others across Texas counties, with 26 members selected for crop and livestock demonstrations.

Brazos County Chicago College Station Navy Santa Fe Railroad Chilegy, Nitrate of Soda Educational Bureau East Texas Chamber of Comerce Armour, and Company Wilof Santa Fe Robert A. Fuchs Brenham Washington County Blake Bonham Sumner Lamar County Tra Klutts Talpe Unnels Paul Pruitt Knox County Robert Causey Ysleta FE Paso James 'J. Ewell Crosby Harris County Paul Griffin McLean Gray County Harold Roussel Kress Swisher County George Claude Welly Tahoka Lynn James'Potts Moosberg Athens Henderson DeWard Jones Har Harrison County Ae Hoy Milton Davenport Dryburg Jagper County East Texas Chamber of Commerce Howard O'Daniel Tulsa Armour and Company

Bronchos Win Tough Fight On Gridiron

Bryan High defeats Mart High 14 to 6 at Forrest Field in a hard fought game. Key moments include Norwood scoring for Bryan, a Griffin to McNeeley pass for a TD, and Griffin breaking an arm early. Next up Bryan faces Navasota and Mikihay at Houston.

Tommy Mills Bronchos Brooks Conover Mart High Forrest Field Bryan Clifton Griffin Marty Norwood Griffin McNeeley Cetter Mart Bryan High Navasota High School Mik Ihay Houston

Tick Eradication Conference Attended by Local Directors

Directors of the Bryan and Brazos County Chamber plan to attend the Tick Eradication Conference in Bryan next Tuesday with about 150 visitors expected. The event, led by R. H. Seale, will include entertainment and involve invitations to livestock raisers across ten East Texas counties. Discussions covered road work on Highway 21 east of Bryan and speeding up county contracts.

Bryan and Brazos County R. H. Seale First State Bank and ‘Trust ‘Company Brazos Robertson Callahan East Texas Brazos County Highway No. 21 East

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A-M WGRK Zehl Frank Klepper S. 8 A. L. Klepper A-M Trains Bryan Ragle Ady EF. M. Regenbrecht J. HH. Allen Ralph Howell H. B. Stenzel W. N. Ezekiel J. H. Knox P. W. Burns Chas. Myers W. E. Wimberley Carlos M. Lopez S. C. Hoyle B. A. Sims A. Benbow Ida Wipprecht Kernodle A. P. Carr Dan Secates Kowell A. E. Campbell Robt. Mawhinney Fred Jones Senderson N. Holtigreen W. B. Cline M. R. Bentley M.W. Simsox O. B Martin J. S. Mogford Hlugo Dobrovetny W. H. Darrow F. B. Clark R. J. Holmgreen R. W. Snyder R. Rh. Reppert E. A. Miller A. L. Smith Fr. D. Tuller GC. G. Wetter Thos. Lundin E. P. Humbert J. B. Stanford E. W. Crenshaw Misses Lucy Givens Mildred Horton Mayme Lee Slayden Bryanite Phone Co Boatwright George McGregor Jean Edge Mra Mary Fraps New York City K. J. Newton Children of Federacy Nyghe Roy Danforth Sin Southern Melodies Sara Lee Durham Marie Elizabeth North Frances Darnell Antheny Inex Reese Bernice Kraft Imogene Nash Anna UL. Thomas Mar.jorie Jones Ho, Ferguson T. QO. Walton Texas A. and Texas al Manac East Texas Poultry Show Paris Roger Davis Lvazos County W. F. Gelber Wilson Bradley Travis B. Higan J. S. Caldwell F. L John M. Lawrence M. L. Parker Lee J. Rountree H. H. Williamson
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