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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1929

Page

2

Brazos County poultry farming urged to profit from eggs

A Brazos County extension article urges farmers to raise poultry for egg and fryer markets citing local success stories. It notes breeding farms, small investments, and guidance from county agents and Texas A&M experts to start flocks, build suitable houses, and manage feeding for year round profitability. It questions if 50 cents per dozen Kansas eggs will persist next year.

Brazos County County Farms Texas South Brazos Bryan Sroe United Stat Alphonso Kurta Sperrm M. College Servisiab Brazos Jr C. L. Benson Lucy Givens A. Sand M. College Kansas

Young Negresses Face Jail for Floating Checks

Three girls aged 13 and under were jailed yesterday on charges of forging and passing six checks for 1.50 each bearing Mrs. Morris Schulman’s signature. Ruth Rowland 13 passed the checks, Ella Mae Cooper 12 wrote them, and Ruby May Miller 12 helped spend the money on sodas and hamburgers. They were released after a conference with Mrs. Schulman. The first check dated October 31, with rapid subsequent forgeries in the first six to eight days of the month.

Morris Schulman Ruth Rowland Ella Mae Cooper Rowland Ruby May Miller Martin Schulman

Lions Enter Competition and Howell Building Beautification

The club decided to enter the lune table competition and arrange for beautification of the Howell building. Entertainment featured Misses Bessie Lou Wiley Helen Minkert and Maudelle Wiley. Guests included J P Freeland Bryant Bry an and Dr Lamar Jones with other members listed.

Howell Bessie Lou Wiley Helen Minkert Maudelle Wiley J. P. Freeland Bryan J. Bryan Miller G. W. Doyle White Motor Company Lamar Jones W. FE. Leverkuhn J. D. Maniatis S. KE. Eberstadt Charles S. Myers C. E. Griesser J. E. Warren Jim Freeland Roy Danforth R. C. Franks

Brazos Couples File Intention to Marry in County Clerk Office

Two couples from Brazos county filed notice of intention to marry and applied for marriage licenses with County Clerk Jess B. McGee on Tuesday. The pairs listed are Howard Douglass and Maggie Cooper, Joe Dobroviney and Mary Merka.

Brazos County Jess B. McGee Howard Douglass Maggie l Cooper Joe Dobroviney Mary Merka

Future Farmers of Austin High Plan Years Work

The Stephen F. Austin Future Farmers of Texas met for the third regular meeting. President Charlie Wehrman led as state dues were paid and committees formed to pursue next year’s goals including land development and poultry projects. New member added, two visitors attended, and two objectives already completed: sending delegates to Dallas Fair and exhibiting at the Brazos County Fair.

Stephen F. Austin Chesters Future Farmers of Texas Charlie Wehrman Mr. Alexander F. FP. of Texas News Ted McGregor Elo Hedke Jeremiah Merka Allen Withers Thelston Carroll Joe Cotropia Terrace Raymond Buchanan Earl Shelton Robert Putz M. C. Raines Willie Putz Earl Arrington Morris Wilcox Elmer Murray Smith-Hughes Bob Cloud Jack Woodyard Milton Cunningham Leon Stevener Charles Wehrman Leverkuhn W. C. Raines F. F. of T Chapter Dallas Fair F. F. of T Brazos County

Local Social Notes From Steep Hollow And Bryan

Steep Hollow guests included Mrs B L Beal and baby Norman Lee with Mrs Roy Holloman and children Helen and Joan of Bryan visiting B A Risinger. R W Murray recovering after appendicitis surgery performed at night. Fears Evelyn Handy and Jim Handy of Houston visited Rev and Mrs J W Handy. Louis Bullock joined Jones Barber Shop after studying barbering in Waco. Aubrey Lawless Tobias cut his foot with an axe, eight stitches taken. T W Dehart and children Ruth Marjorie of Bryan visited W M Garner. Marion Hartsfield family of Reliance and Charlie Hartsfield family of Bryan visited J E Bullock.

B. L. Beal Norman Lee Roy S. Holloman Helen Joan of Bryan B.A. Risinger R. W. Murray A. J. Murray Misses Fears Evelyn Handy Jim Handy Houston J. W. Handy Louis Bullock Waco Jones Aubrey Lawless Tobias T. W. Dehart Ruth Marjorie Bryan W. M. Garner Marion Hartsfield Reliance Charlie Hartsfield J. E. Bullock

Win One Bible Class Meets Thursday Afternoon In SoCal

The Win One Bible Class of the First Baptist Church will hold its monthly business and social meeting Thursday, Nov. 21, at 3 p m, at the home of Mrs H H Newton. Class Group No 4 will host with Mesdames Newton Powers Maloney Sweeney Stanford John Dodson and Forrest Jones assisting. Lost three Walker fox dogs with collars and markings and rewards offered for return or information.

Win First Baptist Church J. Webb Howell H. H. Newton W. L. Powers J. T. Maloney Tom Sweeney J. E. Stanford G. M. John Carl Jones Elmer Dodson Forrest Jones

For Sale Notices: Police Puppies and Farm Birds

Registered female German Police puppies offered at 12.50 each. Canaries singer birds and 2 hens priced at 5.00. Contact Mrs. J. J. Phillips by phone 8502 F2.

J. J. Phillips

Mary Frances Symms laid to rest in Symms Cemetery

Mary Frances Symms infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Bill Symms was buried at 3 30 PM Saturday in Symms Cemetery. A long crowd attended the funeral showing the community’s love for the baby and family. Relatives from Arcadia Port Arthur Richland and Dallas joined locals for the service.

Mary Francis Bill Symms Symms Mary Frances Mary Frances Symms Tom Powers Arcadia Hunter Hassel Port Arthur Sidney Mills Richland Elsie Mills Dallas Thelma Seeley Hettie Jackson Almy Lois Williams Milliany Blinn College Brenham Willcate BfeCulloch Wellborn Jesse McFerrin Louis Crouch Houston Bonnie Downs Chesley Hughes Navasota Morris Hughes Rev. Secords Bryan Secord Fletcher Pool Jr Troy Millican

Brown Quits County Roads for State Berth

J. E. Brown resigns after nearly twenty years with the county as road builder and long time road superintendent to become road foreman for Montgomery County with the state highway department. Lon Fuqua will temporarily fill Brown's former post.

Brown J. E. Brown Montgomery County State Highway Department Mr. Brown Conroe Lon Fuqua

Child Cuts Cheek Gathering Chips At Home Woodpile

Florine John 53, daughter of Mr and Mrs Hugo Lenz of this city, received a deep gash on her cheek when a bucket or sharp edge chipped her while picking up chips at her parents home woodpile. She was rushed to a local hospital for stitches.

Florine John Hugo Lenz Florine

Third Grade Girls Guests of Classmate at Thanksgiving Party

Joanne McCullough hosted twelve girls, the teacher Miss Claribel Carrington, and the hostess’s parents at a Thanksgiving party at their home. The afternoon featured games and music with plentiful treats, lasting about an hour.

Joanne McCullough

Six arrested in alleged craps game at John Phillips home

Sheriff Reed and Deputy Lon Baker arrested John Phillips and three visiting players Sunday after discovering one room at his house used as an African golf course. Two others fled but are expected to be arrested today. The sextet faces gaming charges before Justice J. T. McGee this week.

John Phillips

Fort Worth Dallas highway tops Texas traffic list

Report states the Fort Worth to Dallas route is the most traveled in Texas with a daily traffic count around 6 70 vehicles.

Texas Fort Worth Dallas

Clean Cotton Rags Wanted at Eagle Office

Local Eagle office issues a call for clean cotton rags to be donated or sold for reuse. Workers and volunteers are urged to deliver rags promptly to support ongoing maintenance and cleaning operations.

Eagle Office

Farm Club Growth and Girls Plan New Year Efforts

County agents report Brazos County farm growth tied to Bryan progress with a $200,000 milk plant and ten Rushton clubs driving new enterprises. Girls plan 1930 work with linen demonstrations and Florentine embroidery, while King’s Highway and Tabor clubs pursue dedicated club rooms and year-round garden and canning activity.

Tabor Brazos County Texas McKnight Rushtom Bryan Bravos County Chile King’s Highway

Grege School Closes Second Month With Good Attendance

The Grege school reports strong attendance for the second month and plans to begin work on a Christmas program this week. The notice lists activities and visits by local residents including Mr and Mrs J O Alexander and family in Houston and Miss Francis Néore with Miss Lutie Belcher in Bryan.

Grege J. O. Alexander J. O. Jr Houston Francis Néore Lutie Belcher Bryan Alberta Castoria Cameron Ranch Joe Lorino Deve Maglite

Weekend Visits and Local Incidents Reach Across Families

The text lists multiple weekend visits among local families including Theo Cotropia in Peter Scarmardo's home and J A William with J J Moore Jr visiting their aunt in Gause. It notes the Belcher family gathering after PD Stewart’s death and a nonfatal car accident involving Pete Scarmo's home occupant.

Theo Cotropia Peter Scarmardo J. A. William J. J. Moore Jr Gause Belcher PD. Stewart Hugh Looney Bryan John Gregg D. Lewis Caldwell E. Horough S. M

Methodist Men conduct sale and program meeting notes

The group arranged ticket sales led by Jim Beard Jim Ja and Jno Seeley Caldwell with E W Crenshaw and Ransom Cole handling the tables. After business the president handed to C R Gardner, who introduced Edwin Hayes fresh from Europe as he shared Cook tour Paris and ocean experiences to the Bryan Houston journey.

Acces Jim Beard Jim Ja Jno Seeley Caldwell E. W. Crenshaw Ransom Cole C. R. Gardner Edwin Hayes Europe Edwin Bryan Houston Paris C. S. Gardner E. J. Jenkins S. E B. Eberstadt H. T. Downard R. J. Cole W. C. Norman M. F E. Hays Lamar Bethea W. E. Moore S. Martin Jesse Thomson Ed Martin Gene Humbert W. F. Gibbs J. W. Longley T. Krauchar R. C. Franks M. E. McCartney J. B. Christian J. B. Stevenson FE. R. Bryant C. L. Curlee C. BE. Jenkins S. H. MecAliphin W. J. Coulter C. M. Bethany W. M. Secord C. 8. Beckwith W. Black and Son M. M. Erskine Sealy Caldwell R. S. Marshall W. H. Lawrence

Mercury Varies Broadly Through Week Past

Temperature swings from 77 down to 50 during the day and 64 to 36 at night marked the week. Total rainfall listed as 0.22 inches, with the only measure on Monday.

New York Art Exhibit Open at Architectural Library

The Parsons New York School of Fine and Applied Art presents a student work exhibit on interiors costumes theater advertising and industrial design at the Architectural Library Main Building fourth floor. Open daily 10 to 5 and Sundays 2 to 5 from November 17 to December 5. Public invitation extended.

Department’ of Architecture Parsons - New York School of Fine and Applied Art New York School

Texas Manufacturing Boom Surpasses Forty Four Thousand Firms

Texas manufacturing expands with more than 44 000 enterprises producing goods valued at 1 200 000 000 pounds yearly. Major industries include textiles machinery and food products fueling regional employment and economic growth.

Texas

Early Texas Snow Record Date From 1009 Panhandle

The earliest snow in Texas was recorded in the upper Panhandle on October 14, 1009, with North Texas mentioned in the note.

Texas Upper Panhandle North

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