Brazos County Clubs Highlight Farm Work and Leaders
Brazos County clubs showcase youth leadership with new officers led by Johnnie Peyton and Wayne Wood. The Benchley group discusses poultry show prep and Rhode Island Reds as County Agent Benson mentors boys toward the December Brazos County Poultry Show while reporters credit Professor Carver for peanut by products and rail against soil depletion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benchley Boys
Johnnie Peyton
Wayne Wood
Effie Rice
Benson
Rhode Island Reds
Brazos County
Rhode Island
Reading Club Wins $10 Prize for Best Yearbook
Mrs. M W Sims reports the State Federation of Women's Clubs meeting in Wichita Falls featured Bryan's Reading Club winning a $10 prize for the best yearbook. The award recognized the club over all state entrants. The yearbook was printed by Eagle Printing Company with Ruth C Lawler Mrs Howard Burt and Kathleen Sims as organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Sims
Woman’s Club
State Federation of Women’s Clubs
Wichita Falls
Bryan
Reading Club
Ruth C. Lawler
Howard Burt
Kathleen Sims
Eagle Printing Company
Sims
State Inspector of Schools Praises Brazos County Visit
John T. Conn of Austin state aid inspector visited Brazos County schools with Superintendent Dol J. McDonald on Monday. Schools toured included Harvey Steep Hollow Bowman Reliance Kurten Edge and Tabor. Conn then went to Madison County to be at his mother’s bedside and plans to return to finish visits before moving on to Waco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Conn
Austin
Bryan
Brazos County
Dol. J. McDonald
McDonald
Harvey
Steep Hollow
Bowman
Reliance
Kurten
Edge
Tabor
Conn
Cottonwood
Madison County
John Conn
Waco
George A Adams Injured in Home Fall
George A. Adams slipped and fell on the floor of his home Tuesday morning and bruised himself severely but was not otherwise injured. Mrs Adams says he is expected to return to work in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Adams
Historic Main Street watering trough to be removed today
The concrete trough at the south end of Main Street is being torn out by order of the City Commission. The fountain, once a civic project for horses, is linked to local clubs and historic street features now displaced by automobiles and paving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
City Commission
Civic Improvement League
Commercial Club
Woman’s Club
Tyler Haswell
First National Bank
E. J. Fountain
Oak Grove
Bryan
Brazos County Boys Compete for Santa Fe Trips
Six Brazos county 4 H club boys compete for ten Santa Fe Railroad trips to Chicago for best club work report. Contestants include Tony Denena Steele's Store Charles Nemec Smetana Jim Kurten Kurten community Walden Orr Floyd Moore Edge Ezra Bozeman Tabor. Winners depart for Chicago in early December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County Club
Chicago
Santa Fe Railroad
Tony Denena
Steele’s Store
Charles Nemec
Smetana
Jim Kurten
Kurten
Walden Orr
Floyd Moore
Edge
Ezra Bozeman
Tabor
Cotton Club
Brazos County
Mrs Elizabeth Wilson and Jess M Cook wed at her mother's home
Elizabeth Wilson and Jess M Cook were married at 9 am at College Avenue home of her mother Mrs R M Wilson. Rev Guy Ament of the First Christian church officiated. The couple left for a trip to Austin and San Antonio. A full society column report will run Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Wilson
Jess M. Cook
R. M. Wilson
College Avenue
Guy Ament
First Christian Church
Austin
San Antonio
Society
City Commissioners Dedicate Oakwood Cemetery and Park Site
The City Commission met in regular session and dedicated the negro cemetery in Oakwood, approved the survey, and fixed details. The lot south of the H. and T. C. depot was dedicated for park use and the iron warehouse removed. Discussion on purchasing a new automobile for Fire Chief C. E. Jenkins was deferred due to incomplete attendance. Attendees included Mayor Tyler Haswell, Mayor L. L. Melinnis, E. J. Jenkins, City Manager E. E. McAdams, and City Secretary Guyrh Bittle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakwood
C. E. Jenkins
Tyler Haswell
L. L. MelInnis
E. J. Jenkins
Guy Rh Bittle
Hartgraves Dies at Work on Caldwell Chimney
J T Hartgraves, 66, a brick mason and contractor, collapsed and died Monday afternoon while working on a chimney in Rita, 15 miles north of Caldwell, Texas. He had long worked in Caldwell and other parts of the state. His widow and a daughter survive. He was a Methodist and a Mason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Hartgraves
Caldwell
Tex
Rita
Here
Methodist Church
The
Masons
County Agent Beason Sells Home Place for College Blvd Build
County Agent C L Beason sold his home on the corner of 28rd and Polk to C C Beal of Prospect community for 2500 cash. Beason will move into the Carl Sole home next door and plans a permanent house on College boulevard. He owns 30 acres near the city limits and has given two acres to the City of Bryan for a public school site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Beason
Polk Street
C. C. Beal
Prospect Community
City of
Bryan
Missionary meet at First Baptist Church Circle Three
A large attendance of Baptist women gathered at the First Baptist Church for Circle Number Three’s Missionary program. Led by Mrs. McDuff Simpson, the event featured prayers, Psalms readings, the poems Thanksgiving Day and What I am Most Thankful for Today, and songs including All Hail the Power of Jesus Name and Blessed Assurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
McDuff Simpson
Jesus
E. H. P. Baine
P. G. Gunter
R. S. Webb
J. E. Brown
W. S. Higgs
W. S. Howell
R. W. Persons
D. D. Jolly
Jesus Is
Mrs. T. A. Batte
Oak M Kenzie Talks Before High School Exercises
At the high school program this morning the audience heard a sequence of songs and readings starting with America. County Attorney Oak McKenzie delivered the principal address, followed by Susie Mae Sanders declamation Miriam Crute vocal solo and a piano duet by Katherine Higgs and Helen Held. Mrs W B Cline is slated to speak Wednesday on The Necessity of Schools with Lillian Moore leading a patriotic play by her room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Susie Mae Sanders
Miriam Crute
Oak McKenzie
Katherine Higgs
Helen Held
W. B. Cline
Lillian Moore
Trio of Negroes Rob Woman on Highway Near Stone City
A white woman riding south from Brazos bottom reported being picked up by three Black travelers, Monroe White about 30, Eliza Smith about 25, and Louisiana Jones about 25, who robbed her of $10 near Stone City. The trio was arrested and jailed awaiting victim identification as Sheriff L. F. Morehead holds the money. The victim’s name was not released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe White
Eliza Smith
Louisiana Jones
Texas
Brazos
Bryan
Stone City
L. F. More
Morehead
TESCO Relieves Various Ailments Claims Money Back
An advertisement touts TESCO as a remedy for lumbago back trouble bladder stones Bright s disease diabetes urinary issues gout and rheumatism. It asserts satisfaction guaranteed with a money back promise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Allen Chapel Welcomes New Pastor Rev J H Hardeman
Rev J H Hardeman former Dallas pastor assumed duties as Allen Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Bryan pastor last Sunday. Predecessor Rev T A White reassigned by conference to Yoakum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.H. Hardeman
Dallas
Allen Chapel
African Methodist Episcopal
Bryan
TA White
Yoakum
Methodist Women Meet at First Church Groups
Mrs. J E Covey hosted Group No 2 of the Woman s Missionary Society with thirteen members and one visitor from Waco. The Bible lesson was led by Mrs R J Newland as attendees named include Hensarling Goodwin Newland Hall Eb erfstadt Lewis Adams Brewer Jenkins Koenig and Martin. Group No 3 met with Mrs H N Cochran presiding and E W Crenshaw assisting. $2 was donated to Cooperative Home in Houston. Ed Scott Black, son of Dr and Mrs John W Black, joined as a junior member. next meeting planned at Mrs Goryzski s College home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Covey
Woman’s Missionary Society
First Methodist Church
A. N Lurber
Waco
W. E .Lewis
College
R. J. Newland
Mesdames P. H. Hensarling
J. N. Goodwin
Madison Hall
Sam E. Eberstadt
W. E. Lewis
T. A. Adams
FE. L. Brewer
E. J. Jenkins
A. L. Koenig
C. S. Martin
Woman's Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church
H. N. Cochran
E. W. Crenshaw
Crenshaw
W. W. Solomon
Wade Cox
Co-Operative Home
Houston
W. H. Cole
C. A. Lewis
John W
Grout Dairy Class Visits Wipprecht Farm for Practice
Professor George P. Grout led 20 junior dairy students to Carl Wipprecht’s Bryan area herd for hands on practice. The group also traveled to the Dallas Fair and Waco Cotton Palace for exhibition animal work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Pingle
College Station
Tex
George P. Grout
Department of
Dairy Husbandry
Carl Wipprecht
Wipprecht
Dallas Fair
Waco Cotton Palace
Grout
Rainfall totals from Wednesday drizzle noted
Light rain on Wednesday measured at 0.54 inches in the 24 hour period ending 8 a.m. today. The gauge was kept by the George A. Adams Insurance Agency as part of local weather records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Adams Insurance Agency
Gabe Cazell Invited by Somerville Club
Gabe Cazell received a letter from a Somerville Commercial Club committee inviting him to present at the meeting on November 27. The invite was extended by unanimous vote, and he has accepted to address the gathering and lead the singing at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gabe Cazell
Somerville Commercial Club
Cazell
Fire Chief to Receive Buick Roadster for Quick Fire Response
City Commission in called session Monday night approved buying a 1924 Buick roadster for the fire chief C. E. Jenkins and his successors. The four wheel brake model was chosen after tests as best for rapid scene access and faster service after an alarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Jenkins
Ministers Off to Texas Conference
Rev. H. C. Willis of Bryan and four other pastors joined in leaving for Cameron to attend the Texas Methodist Conference opening tonight. Bryan First Methodist reports strong giving totals to church causes including Hospital $915 Orphan's Home $360 Education Campaign $910 Centenary $1,800 Women's Missionary Society $2,093 and all assessments paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Willis
First Methodist Church of
Bryan
King Vivion
Methodist Church At
College
L. C. Upton
Millican
O. E. Vivion
Bay City
Cameron
Methodist Hospital
Orphan’s Home
Waco
Centenary
Woman’s Missionary Society
Extension agent Bentley heads to McLennan County
M R Bentley of the Extension Service at A and M College departed last night to advance his work in McLennan County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. R. Bentley
Extension Service
M. College
McLennan County
Benchley Road repair finished. Ferguson crossing next
J. E. Covey, chairman of the special road committee, told Commerce Directors the county road force has completed the Benchley road repair and that work will shift to the Ferguson crossing. He will inspect Benchley road this afternoon for Thanksgiving traffic viability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Covey
Special Road Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Benchley Road
County Road
Ferguson Crossing
Covey
S. E. Eberstadt
W. H. Matthews
Eberstadt
Wilson Bradley
J. N. Dulaney
Tyler Haswell
F. L. Henderson
T. K. Lawrence
J.D. Martin
E. E. Mce Adams
L. L. McInnis
Lee J. Rountree
A. M. Waldrop
M. E. Wallace
Tex-Ret Liver Aids Declared Not Effective
Tex-Ret marketing claims promise money back if liver issues persist. The ad urges readers to try the product while asserting refunds, reflecting a bold health claim stance.
Personal engraved greeting cards offered by Eagle Office
Announcement notes that 666 is preventing colds and informs readers that orders for personal engraved greeting cards are now being accepted with samples available at the Eagle Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Office
Would Better Health Help You Get That Salary Raise
Many feel neither sick nor well and wake tired with indigestion and nerves. Dr Thacher's Liver and Blood Syrup is advertised to boost appetite digestion and blood flow. Take a tablespoonful after meals and see results or your money back from The M. H. James Drug Company and James Drug Store No 2 in Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
M. H. James Drug Company
James Drug Store NO
Irvin Nerhood
Pennsylvania
M. H. James Drug Co
Parker-Astin Hdw. Co
H. James Dg. Co
New Arrival Comes to R. J. Davis Home
Birth announcement for Robert Johnathan Davis Jr. son of Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Davis of Bastrop Texas. Mother is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Scott of Richmond Texas and granddaughter of Capt and Mrs. J. A. Hester, long-time Brazos county citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Johnathan Davis Jr
R. J. Davis
Bastrop
Texas
R. E. Scott
Richmond
Capt
J. A. Hester
Brazos County
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Brazos County Boys and Girls Club Department
Southern Pacific Farm News
D. T. Simons
Texas Jersey Cattle Club
Theodore Roosevelt
L. M. Busche
Capper
Adams County
Indiana
Boy
George W. Carver
Missouri
South
Tuskegee Institute
Southland
C. G. Hopkins
H. T. Otis
Agr. Com
Steele's Store
Joe Degelia
Mary Bolmonskie
John Degelia
R. B. Hearne
Mike Perone
Hilda Barron
Mary Salvaggio
Laura B. Roten
Virginia West
C. L. Benson
A. and M. College of Texas
John Denena
Knob Prairie
Jeffisms
State Inspector OF Schools
Candy News
Minn
Avery Wrinkle
Leah CO
U.S
Santa FE
Cook-Wilson
Beason
College Blvd
Baptist Women IN Missionary Meet
Oak M
Kenzie
TESCO
Methodist
Wipprecht Farm
Somerville Club
Bryan, Texas
Oklahoma
Kansas
Conyers Live Stock & Feed Corporation
I. N. Conyers
Bryan Cotton Oil & Fertilizer Co
Parker-Astin How. CO
M. H. James.drug CO
Mildred Pipkin
Columbia, Tenn
Cardus
Cardui
Jenkins Drug Store
M. H. James Drug Store
D. H. Merril
Buffalo
John M. Bligh
Decatur
Ala
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