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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1928

Page

4

Brazos County Farm Notes Emphasize Live at Home Program

County agent C L Benson reports on home demonstration efforts with Lucy Givens aiding gardeners. The piece highlights 4 H club gains, fertilizer demonstrations by Will Conrad, and reminders to plant a diverse home farm with garden crops, hogs, cattle, and poultry while stressing soil conservation and prudent seed selection.

C. L. Benson Lucy Givens Sawyer Kishoma Farm News

Kazos County Poultry Club Meeting Highlights Breeding Talks

Kazos County Poultry Club met in Commerce rooms on Oct with James H P Chas presiding. Prof D W Reed spoke on breeding and genetics in an instructive manner, praised for his handling of the topic and the audience left with new insights into poultry science. Members urged to join the association to boost the poultry industry with a one dollar annual dues and timely participation.

Yrmaxs County Poultry Asfield James H. P. Chas D. W. ‘Reed Godby Reed Poultry Cavahiation

W M S Session at College Station Meets at Parsonage

The Woman's Missionary Society of College Station met Monday at the new parsonage with Mrs. Jesse Thomson presiding. Miss Grace Thatcher deaconess of First Methodist, Bryan, led the study session among attendees including Mrs. J. R. McKee and others.

Woman's Missionary Seciaty of College Station Jesse Thomson New Parsonage J. R. Mee Grace Thatcher

Tabor School Opens Monday With 75 Pupils

The Tabor School opened on Monday with 75 pupils and County Superintendent D J McDonald as the principal speaker. S B Pate, school principal, served as master of ceremonies and gave an address. Pate, a Brazos county native, studied at Sam Houston State Teachers College and has taught at Harvey Eureka and Doole. Other faculty members include Mrs S B Pate, Miss Ray Mathis, and Miss Bertha Walker.

Tabor D. J. McDonald S. B. Pate Pate Brazos County Harvey Sam Houston State Teachers College Eureka Doole Ray Mathis Bertha Walker

Ross Priddy to Wed Miss Lou Bradfield

Mr and Mrs J B Priddy travel to Daingerfield for the marriage of their son Ross to Miss Virginia Lou Bradfield at the First Methodist church. After the ceremony the Priddys plan a wedding trip and will reside at 5337 Miller Avenue Dallas.

J. B. Priddy Daingerfield Ross Virginia Lou Bradfield First Methodist Church

Assorted Liquor Found In Mysterious Bundle

A Laredo resident reported a mysterious package thrown on his lawn. The bundle contained fifteen bottles of assorted high grade Mexican liquor prompting police inquiry and an investigation into the source of the shipment.

Laredo Chargin

Notice of land purchase posted near Smetana

Frank Nemec states he has bought the H. W. Wehr man pecan pasture near Smetana and that the property is posted as required by law. Trespassers and thieves will be prosecuted.

H. W. Wehrman Smetana

Mrs. Robinson Guest of Bryan College Women Clubs

Mrs. Fred B. Robinson president of the Fourth District Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs visits Bryan College Station. She is honored at a club tea at the rye building with Mrs. E O Siecke and Mrs. M R Bentley hosting. On Wednesday she attends a Bry an Woman’s Club event with Mrs Tyler Haswell. A noontime luncheon at the La Salle Hotel honors Mrs. Robinson.

Fred B. Robinson Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs Bryan College Rye Building College E. O O. Siecke Campus Study Club M. R. Bentley Extension Service Club Tyler Haswell Bryan Woman’s Club la Salle Hotel Robinson

Bryan high school adds extra curricular duties for staff

Superintendent H L Durham assigns teachers to outside activities to foster all round students. List includes Claude Poe in football and baseball, Gus Cox in baseball and track, Miss Ann Barrett in girls athletics, Declamation by Miss Eris Gustavus, Extempore by W E Leverkuhn, Dramatics by Miss Elizabeth Holt, Debating by Miss Winnie Mae Carter, Typewriting by Miss Clara Calhoun, Hi Y by C E Parker, Home economics by Miss Lois Gilstrap, Publications by Miss Mary Hyman, Girl Scouts by Miss Mary Southard, Boy Scouts by Gus Cox, National Scholarship by Miss Wesa Weddington, Band and orchestra by Vergne Adams, Boy's literary society by F L Sloop, Girls' literary society by Miss Malcolm McInnis.

Bryan High School H. L. Durham Durham Claude Poe Gus Cox Ann Barrett Eris Gustavus W. E. Leverkuhn Elizabeth Holt Winnie Mae Carter Clara Calhoun C. E. Parker Lois Gilstrap Mary Hyman Mary Southard Wesa Weddington Vergne Adams F. L. Sloop Girls’ Literary Society Malcolm McInnis

Girls of Today Scolded for Shingle Placement

Grandmother laments rising female naughtiness blaming it on misapplied shingles. The Los Angeles Times quotes her view as a tongue in cheek critique of fashion and propriety in contemporary girls.

Los Angeles Times

Japanese Embrace Imported Sport Clothing Trend

The article notes a growing vogue in Japan for wearing imported sport clothing. It highlights how consumers seek fashionable athletic wear from foreign brands and integrate it into daily style, reflecting broader global trends in sports fashion.

Debt and discipline in the fight against poverty

The piece argues that debt traps the poor, citing Proverbs and urging strict self control. It says debt creates a vicious circle of interest and hardship, and that the debtor must master himself and refuse temptations to overspend to reduce trouble.

Solomon

Lions board meeting outlines committees for Ladies' Night

The Lions club board met on Thursday night October 4 with president naming committees for Ladies' Night including reception arrangements and program. C L Beason donated two acres in Benson Addition via Chamber of Commerce for a school building and future ground at cost. Armstrong lauded club help on the school bond issue. meeting became a general business session and profitable.

Board of Directors W. S. Howell H. L. Durham R. V. Armstrong F. D. Fuller J. E. Hensarling D. Snyder R. C. Franks Noah W. Dansby E.R. Bryant S. E. Eberstadt Wm. E. Wimberfly M. M. Erskine E. Eberstadt C. L. Beason Chamber of Commerce Benson Henry S. Locke Noah Dansby A. S. Ware C. L. Curlee W. E. Leverkuhn A. M. Brock W. E. Neeley

Senator Sheppard Defends Smith Amid Prohibition Debate

Senator Sheppard argues for Alfred E. Smith as a capable leader linked to Tammany Hall yet not defined by it. He contends opposition to Smith on religious grounds contradicts American spirit and urges voters to back Smith and Robinson to restore justice. Scott Field of Calvert echoes Democratic stance as Hearne hosts a political reception with flags bunting and a Franklin band.

Lamar Bethea J. L. Brock J. T. Maloney T. L. Turner Thos. G. Watts R. S. Marshall S. E. Eberstadt Julius Groginsky M. F. Vitopil Charles Gainer W. A. Boyett Victor P. Gayle George Edge A. Goodman Alfred E. Smith Tammany Hall Tamman Hall Senator Sheppard United States Tammany Jefferson Jackson South New York Smith America Sheppard Republican Party Democratic Party Smith and Robinson Scott Field Calvert Wichita Falls Franklin W. Cummings Thomas L. Tyson Robertson County Tyson

Bryan City Manager on Vacation Tour

City Manager and Mrs J Bry an Miller left Saturday for a vacation visiting Leonard Greenville and Lubbock returning to Bryan about Oct. 11.

J. Bryan Miller Leonard Greenville Lubbock Bryan

Convention to draw hundreds to Denton Texas Women's Clubs

Denton hosts the Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs convention November 12 16 at the College of Industrial Arts. The program features district breakfasts luncheons dinners and a Pioneer Dinner plus an 800 voice antiphonal massed choir. Officials expect broad civic cooperation and a busy schedule of business and social events.

Federation of Texas Women’s Clubs Denton Texas Federation of Womens Clubs College of Industrial Arts Lee Joseph E. P. Turner E. D. Criddle Teachers College Texas L. H. Hubbard W. R. Potter Bowie Federation C. N. Adkisson R. L. Marquis A. C. Owsley William E. Jones R. H. Garrison

Public improvements noted in South African cities

South African cities are undertaking extensive public improvements. A jersey heifer about two weeks old may be called for by the owner at Frank Nemec Rte 5 to cover expenses.

South Africa Jersey Frank Nemec Rte. 5

Petit Jurors Named for Fourth Week of Court

The district court has drawn jurors for the fourth week of September term. Names include E. T. Pool S. H. Smith J. H. Atkins A. N. Carroll Guy Neeley D. L. Royder Raymond Todd J. H. Wade Otho Williams C. F. Ayres S. G. Bailey W. J. Borsk i e Oran H. Boyett Charlie Nigliazzo Joe M. Bond R. H. Carroll O. A. Jones B. A. Risinger W. C. Raines G. T. Cloud Paul Holubec H. Kendt Ben Mitzer W. F. Adams Jr. R. E. Crenshaw Jim Francis R. R. McDonald Charlie Payne Charlie Merka FP. F. Regmund R. W. Siegert J. F. Turek M. L. Parker D. Mike M. P. Walker W. F. Davis.

District Court E. T. Pool S. H. Smith J. H. Atkins A. N. Carroll Guy Neeley D. L. Royder Raymond Todd J. H. Wade Otho Williams C. F. Ayres S. G. Bailey W. J. Boriskie Oran H. Boyett Charlie Nigliazzo Joe M. Bond R. H. Carroll O. A. Jones B. A. Risinger W. C. Raines G. T. Cloud Paul Holubec H. Kendt Ben Mitzer W. F. Adams Jr R. E. Crenshaw Jim Francis R. R. McDonald Charlie Payne Charlie Merka FP. F. Regmund R. W. Siegert J. F. Turek M. L. Parker D. Mike M. P. Walker W. F. Davis

Naturalization Officer to Visit Bryan Friday

Charles F. Tucker, federal district director of naturalization and examiner, will be in Bryan Friday Oct. 5 to interview five applicants for final papers. The public may seek information on filing declarations to become citizens from the federal officer.

Charles F. Tucker Washington Federal District Naturalization and Federal Examiner Bryan W. C. Davis Federal

Reception at A M College Welcomes New Teachers

Dr and Mrs T O Walton and the Y M C A hosted a reception in the Y building for new A M College teachers and their families. President Walton, Mrs Walton, and department heads welcomed guests as hundreds visited from 8 to 10 offering punch sandwiches and olives.

A. and M. College T. O. Walton

Many Calls for Women Speakers in Presidential Campaign

Do C Renfro reports a strong demand for Texas women speakers in the presidential campaign. Noted figures include Clara Driscoll Sevier Austin national committeewoman and Lee Rountree Bryan with others like Cecil Smith Sherman Hortense Ward Houston Sarah Hughes A C Zehner and Hattie Henenberg. Several are practicing lawyers.

Dallas Texas Democracy Do. C. Renfro Clara Driscoll Sevier Austin Lee J. Rountree Bryan Cecil Smith Sherman O. L. Couch Bonham Hortense Ward Houston Sarah T. Hughes A. C. Zehner Hattie Henenberg

New Motor Bus Arrives in City for Bry an College Traction

A new motor bus arrives from North Carolina for the Bry an College Traction Company. It will begin operation Monday morning and run with street cars. Additional buses may be added if patronage demands it. The design includes modern conveniences.

Bryan College Traction Company North Carolina Eugene Edge

Woodville School Opens with 18 Students

Woodville School four miles north of Bryan opened Monday morning with 18 pupils enrolled and 18 more expected. taught by Mrs P A Tardy in her fourth year. The school previously won a $25 attendance prize from the Chamber of Commerce for perfect attendance at the Fat Stock Show.

Woodville School Bryan P. A. Tardy Tardy

Ohio officer named Brigadier General in October

Made Brigadier General Washington October 2. Col Casper H Conrad Jr of Columbus Ohio has been appointed Brigadier General effective October 16.

Washington Casper “H. Conrad, Jr Columbus Ohio

Singing Meet at Tabor Sunday

The Brazos County Singing Convention will be held Sunday at Tabor, per president Jess Hensarling. The all-day event expects a great time with all to bring baskets filled to the handle and dinner served on ground level tablecloths.

Brazos County Tabor Jess Hensarling

Ranchers Review Brazos Stock For Potential Purchase

Burnet and Lampasas ranchers, John Bostick and A C Hengey, inspect the Amon Williams ranch in Bryan to gauge cattle and sheep buying prospects. Bostick predicts Burnet county will vote Democratic in November while Lampasas leans Republican, per Mr Hewgley.

John Bostick Burnet A. C. Hengey Lampases Bryan Amon Williams

Two Real Estate Deals Sold in Bryan

In Bryan two property transactions closed. C. G. Parsons sold the Oswalt property at the southwest corner of block 105 a 44 by 60 lot plus a two story frame building to T. S. Woodyard for 14000 dollars. The Parson's building on forty by 100 feet of the north part of lot 5 block 259 a two story brick structure sold to M. J. Fremont for 28000 dollars.

Bryan Oswalt C. G. Parsons T. S. Woodyard Parson’s M. J. Fremont

Kaplan Fire Caused by Oil Soaked Rags

The city fire department under Assistant Fire Marshal W. J. Head reports the Kaplan store fire early Sunday morning was caused by spontaneous combustion from oil soaked rags, with faulty electric wiring also noted as a factor. The Eagle cited the report in its Monday edition.

W. J. Head Joe Kaplan Eagle

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Iork Ors Will Conrad Conrad Morris Williamson W. H. Darrow Hugh Looney The Grant Lumber Company Martin Kazos County Poultry Club Ross Priddy Miss Lou Bradfield Norway Mrs. Robinson W. I. McCulloch Norman Dansby Mit Dansby Dansby Company Bryan, Texas LIONS A.M Woodville North Main ED Burks Brazos Gerson Bros Optometry Payne’s Optical Shop Masonic Bldg J. C. Penney Company
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