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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1930

Page

9

A & M Fifth in American Livestock Show Judging

Texas A and M College placed fifth among 14 universities at the American Livestock Show in Kansas City. Team member L. T. Burns Jr and others received individual honors as the squad traveled to Ames Purdue and Illinois en route to Chicago for the international competition.

Yyege Stayton Aue & M. College Amer‘wal City Urns Jr Yoakum Membe Sechh Kansas City Chicago

Terracing and soil conservation grow with farmers

Thousands of landowners save values yearly by terracing and contour farming. Bentley of Texas A and M Extension cites progress from 1916 to 1930, noting 868000 acres terraced and 810 farmers taught survey lines, with growing interest spurred by farm journals and public support.

M. R. Bent Texas A. and Eye Extension Service Dallas Rural Club Baker Bentley Said Dad Short Federal Land Houston Dallas Agricultural

Italian farmer dies in Brazos Valley at 50

Ian Farmer of Junction dies at home near Bryan after illness. Born in Italy August 5, he was 50 years old. Survived by widow and children Lee Scarpinato and Mrs J C Scarpinato of Junction, brother Joe Scarpinato of Llous, sister Mrs Joho Hearne. Funeral at St Anthony's Bryan with Rev Basil Bravi to conduct graveside interment. Also notices of couples filing for marriage licenses in Brazos and Grimes counties.

Scarpinato Fainy Bryan Brazos Valley Bevays Italy Brazos County Bryan St. Anthony's Catholics Basil Bravi Bryan Etery Lee Scarpinato Lrs J. C. Scarmado Junction Joe Scarpinato Llousind Mrs. Joho Hearne

Local residents share news of visits and travel

Personal notes from Bryan and surrounding towns recount visits from Edith Seley in Bryan to attend dances with Myrtle Astin and Jane Oliver hostesses, plans for a wedding trip return, and entertainment for the Howell switchboard. Other items include hospital updates, hunters’ trips, and gatherings of friends and family across Navasota, Houston, and Caldwell.

Edith Seley Ton Avenue Bryan Myrtle Astin Jane Oliver Homor John Webb Howell Jr Stanley Swift Cameron Mary Louise’ Moore Houston Howell Waco News la Salle Webb Hempstead Jones J. B. Stevenson Maude Stephenson E. L. Murray N. A. Bush Bush Annie Ware Winnie Harris Leola Holtzer Fort Worth C. L. Eden Navasota Examiner Jno. K. Parker Frank W. Womack H. M. Ryman Jeweler Calvert Sankey Park W. B. Barron Sidney Lawless E. B. Wilcot W. O. Yeager Tola David Little College Station J. E. Reed and Sons San Angelo Mr. Reed J. W. Dyer Carl McEachern Austin Ethel, Foster Edith Cavitt Fred L. Cavitt Lilla Graham Bryan Malcolm Mclinix Margaret Zuber Ida Parker Willie Rice Huntsville D. C. DeMaret Allen Demaret Dallas T. H. Young Caldwell Mesdames J. R. Woodson H. P. Woodson R.d. Alexander F. A. Ellis M. Smith N. R. Smith W. C. Wright Fife Bb. D. White South College Avenue C. S. LaHatte Embroidery Club 8. Howell Jack Sandifer Nota J. D. Mann Ballinger Mann N. Ay Stewart South Parker Avenue Ht. EB Be.b, Elliott D. Paul Dansby Henry Thurmond M. H. Jones M.K. Lowe Goose Creek Thurmond P. S. Park P. S. AL Crockett Mrs. P. S. Park

Social Week End Welcomes Rice Co-Eds At A & M

Rice Institute visitors boosted social life at Bryan with a corps dance at Kyle Field and multiple tea parties. Episcopal student group hosted receptions at the Daup and Marburger homes with A. and M. colors prominent. A corporate communion service followed at the Y M C A radio room led by Rev W W Daup.

Rice Institute Aggieland Orchestra Bennie Marie Marburger B. D. Marburger W.W. Daup Bryan Episcopal Marburger Vhome Mary Jean Scriminger Mary Josephine Stewart Jean Landstedt Billy Mae Marburger Sarah Allen Cannoneers Kyle Field Gate Rice Logan Daup Marburger Field House Alice Lynn Boyd Riveras Eaves Catherine Long Maurise Brown Maggie Shearn Betsy Ross Zelma Jett Marjorie Riley Ruth Barry Jane Ross Marjorie Allerson Georgiana Jackson Nellie McHome Clara Windyard Georgiana Bonner Russ Joast Student Episcopal Group College W. W. Daup

Broadcaster's Puzzle in Federal Radio Law

The article questions federal radio law banning profanity and obscenity, noting the statute lacks definitions for these terms. It analyzes the legal ambiguity that complicates bids and enforcement, hinting at broader regulatory uncertainty.

The Mary Sadie Oil Well Blowout Near Oklahoma City

The Mary Sadie oil well near Oklahoma City blew in releasing 48 000 barrels of oil and 200 000 000 cubic feet of gas. Oil rained down eleven miles from the well in an uncontrolled spill.

Oklahoma City

Summer Weather Details From Last Week

Last week featured near summer warmth with a high of 82 degrees and a low of 50 on Saturday. Rainfall totaled .95 inches for the week, marking notable early season warmth and precipitation.

Mercury

East Texas Poultry Show to Boost Regional Industry

Paris announces the second annual East Texas Poultry Show November 24 to 29 in Paris with $1000 in premiums and top awards including 35 silver cups. The event, backed by the East Texas Chamber of Commerce Lamar County and Red River Valley Poultry Association, aims to stimulate poultry production across 73 eastern Texas counties that supply about half the state's poultry.

Paris Fast Texas Chamber of Commerce Curtis Morris East Texas Chamber of Commerce Fast Texas East Texas Chamber of Commerce Lamarr County Chamber of Commerce Red River Valley Poultry Association A. and M. College Forces of Vocational Agriculture Joe R. Daniels Paris Morning News

College Members of ACS to Meet Friday Night

The thirteenth meeting of the College Station members of the American Chemical Society will be held Friday, Nov. 21, 1930, at p. m in the Physics lecture room. Program includes talks by Cheaney, Sterges, Obergfell, McMath, Blum on diverse chemistry topics. Cc. W. Burchard chairs, IG. S. Fraps secretary. all interested invited.

College Station American Chemical Society B. F. Cheaney A. J. Sterges E. A. Obergfell C. W. McMath J. C. Blum Cc. W. Burchard IG. S. Fraps

Italian Supper In Night Club Staged Here

A Bryan social event at the Win-Feather club house hosted by Misses Myrtle Astin and Jane Oliver honored Mr. and Mrs. John Webb Howell Jr. The Italian supper featured a night club setting with sixteen reserved tables, green and yellow decor, Italian menu courses, and dancing between courses. An orchestra played softly among palms and trellis screens.

Bryan Win-Feather Club John Webb Howell Myrtle Astin Jane Oliver Smilax Italy

Brazos Resident Celebrates 70th Birthday Sunday

Brazos County residents gathered at J H Dowling's home near College Station to honor his 70th birthday and the seventh birthday of his grandson James Wade. About 50 guests enjoyed barbecue prepared by Wes Foster and picnic fare, sharing gifts as Dowling, born November 15 1848 in Dale County Alabama, marked decades in Brazos County since 1869.

J. H. Dowling College Station James Wade Dowling Mr. Dowling Dale County Ala Brazos County P. L. Barron John Buchanan Roger Powers F. C. Mustain Huntsville W.B. McGregor Jessie Wade R. C. Dowling E. C. Morris Bryan J. D. Dunkle Dallas Hugh Dowling Robstown

Fountain of Youth Dance Advice

A brief note extols daily light dancing to stay slim, attractive, and ageless compared with others. The idea frames dancing as a simple daily habit that preserves youth and vigor.

Gravel and Oil Work on Hearne Road Near Refichley

Work to resurface the road between Refichley and Hearne with gravel and oil is about half finished. Highway Commissioner engineer J. E. Blair says favorable weather could complete the project to Hearne in about two weeks. The improvement will aid maintenance and road condition.

Refichley Hearne J.E. Blair Mt. Blair

Letter from Tyler School Teacher To Port Arthur Girl

Miss Lucile Bryan, third grade teacher at Tyler School in Port Arthur, received a letter this morning from Mrs. Dona Carnes thanking her for a prior note. A child who saw Mrs. Carnes picture in Houston papers asked for a letter about Mrs. Carnes visit in Italy. Carnes wrote a long letter describing the visit and things the child would find interesting. The letter was filed with historical papers in the school library.

Lucile Bryan Tyler Port Arthur Dona Carnes

East Texas farmers report strong year with varied crops

Marshall dispatch notes East Texas farmers stayed busy this year, moving from truck crops to cotton and other staples. Bryan Blalock of Texas Milk Products estimates over 150000 acres in feed crops such as rye oats and sorgum, marking a record for the region as fall gardens prevail and surplus is canned.

Marshall East Texas Bryan Blalock Texas Milk Products’ Company East Texas

Tomato and feed crop surge in Titus County

In Titus County farmers report over 20 000 acres planted in feed crops aided by the chamber of commerce and county agents. A network of eighty meetings warned of a harsh winter unless action was taken, and farmers heeded advice, improving conditions compared with recent seasons.

Bia Smith Titus County Chamber of Commerce

Prize Portraits to be Shown at A M Library

Six of twenty five prize winning works from the Southern States Art League exhibit shown in New Orleans last April will be displayed by the Campus Study Club at the Texas A and M College library from November twenty one to twenty eight. The collection includes three oil paintings one watercolor and two black and white works with oil prizes awarded to a landscape a portrait and a flower study. The event promotes southern art and offers sales opportunities with support from league headquarters in New Orleans led by Elsworth Woodward. James Chillman Jr of Houston serves as first vice president with Mrs Edgar Lovett as membership chair and Miss Ethel Hutson of New Orleans as secretary treasurer.

Southern States Art League New Orleans Texas A. and M. College South Panola Street Elsworth Woodward James Chillman, Jr Houston Edgar Odell Lovett

Bryan youths wanted in Burleson courts

Subpoenas were served on Harold White and Otis DeHart by Caldwell district court. Officials believe the men are connected to a Burleson county highway robbery last year. Both are held in Decatur jail awaiting charges.

J. H. Reed Caldwell Harold White Otis DeHart Burlegon County White DeHart Decatur

Young Hens Pass For Choice Toms

San Angelo reports turkey graders faced a tough test as they judged the sex of young birds at a turkey grading school. Experts noted that male turkeys show longer necks and a firmer breast bone while females have wetter legs. Two top graders disputed a bird's sex and cut it open to decide.

San Angelo H. L. Shrader United States Department of Agriculture Mr. Shrader United States T. W. Heitz R. BR. Slocum Bureau of Pehecture

Creath Brazos BY PU Meeting At 1st Baptist

The General B Y P U of Creath Brazos Association met at First Baptist Beyan Sunday afternoon with large attendance. President H P Black presided as reports from three vice presidents highlighted work across three counties and Miss Katherine Sangster’s group could not attend. Rev Odell Jameson of Waco delivered the inspirational address on Going Forward.

General B. Y. P. U. of J. L. Reege Ol An J. D. Moore Iola McDonald Navasota Katherine Sangster Odell Jameson Third Street Baptist Church Waco Jameson Bryan College Avenue B. Y Association Baptist Church College Station

Negroes Sought for Swindling Warned by Sheriff

Deputies report D. K. Jones and Ed Moore, held in Brazos County Jail, accused of swindling Maria A Calhoun of $446 in multiple communities. Sheriff J I Reed has asked Basoiop and Angelina counties to detain them for similar crimes. A Houston patrolwoman brought a suspect to assess the men. she claimed the amount swindled could reach about $800.

D. K. Jones Ed Moore Brazos County Maria A. Calhoun Base Ioop Angelina Counties Houston

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