Edge Community October Meeting At Edge
The October Edge community meeting Friday night drew good attendance from area residents. A program featured local musicians and readers plus an educational segment by A. D. Jackson of the A and M College experiment station, highlighting the Seven Point farm program and Live at Home. Bryant of the Bryan Lions Club presided with group performances by Mrs. Henry Harrison, Rosabelle McDonald, James Rosier, and musical trio Clifford Frame Joe Opersteiy and Mrs. Jesse Wilson. Supt. Carlton Hibbets announced October 9 as the date to assemble and arrange Edge exhibits for the American Legion Free Fair, inviting product contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edge
A. D. Jackson
A. and M. College
M. College
Plank
Bryant
Bryan Lions ‘Club
Bryan
Folks Come and Go as Weekly Visits Fold into Bryan Life
Mrs. Wilkes of Bastrop returns home after a three week visit. Mr. and Mrs. Tayne and children of Mexia arrive for a weekend with Bryan friends. Mr. and Mrs. Behols and Little Miss Mina Jeanne Hardin return to Waco after visiting Mrs. Hardin. Walter Johnson and Rema Gandy, now of Beaumont, visit Bryan relatives. The Howards of Iola and J. De Yager and Rosemary of Los Angeles stay in Dellwood Park Place. Professor Grundi, magician, to perform at the banquet next Tuesday night. Boatwright and Wallace visit Killgore on oil development business. Orms of Chicago drive to San Antonio for visits after Bryan stay. County Agent Beason returns from East Texas, Beason visiting brother Dan Ghent Beason. Mrs. Todd Hassell Maloney visit Dallas. Tom and Mrs. Cottman of Yoakum enroute to Dallas visit Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes
Bastrop
Griff Cloud
R. N. Tayne
Mexia
Bryan
R. C. Behols
Mina Jeanne Hardin
J. T. Hardin
Waco
San Antonio
Chicago
C. L. Beason
East Texas
Beckville
Carthage
Panola County
Beason
Dan Ghent Beason
C. C. Todd, Jr
Chas. M. Hassell
Joseph Maloney
Dallas
Tom Cottman
Yoakum
Turkey Grading Schools Planned By AM Extension
Texas A and M Extension Service and USDA announce twenty eight turkey grading schools to help farmers fatten and prepare turkeys for market. Sessions run Oct 12 in Victoria County through Dec 5 in Ellis County with county and home demonstration agents, dealers, and veterans assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Paul A. Cungus
Pouly Husbandman
Texas A
M. Cole
United States Cement of Agriculture
Turyy
Extension Service
Department of Agriculture
United States
San Angelo
Cungus
Victoria County
Goliad
Dewitt County
Wilson County
Lubbock County
Hale County
Plainview
Tom Show
Foard County
Big
Runnels
Comanche County
Bastrop
County
Lavaca
Medina County
Bexar
Llano County
Williamson County
Montague
Denton County
Grayson County
Parker County
Johnson County
Ellis County
Two Negroes Admit Burglary in Prison Terms
Manuel Day and Morris Turner pleaded guilty to burglary in district court and were sentenced by Judge W C Davis to two and three years respectively, to run concurrently. Guadalupe Estrada sought a jury trial after indicating intent to plead guilty, with his case set for Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ither
W. C. Davis
Manuel Day
Morris Turner
Guadalupe Estrada
Former Local Pastor's Son Honored at Baylor
Donald Held son of Dr and Mrs John A Held former pastor of the First Baptist church here has been elected president of the jar class at Baylor University Young Held's father was business manager of the first annual at Baylor and was a member of the graduating class in 1896
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Held
John A. Held
First Baptist Church
Baylor University
Wcd
Young Held
Baylor
Institution
N Shealy of the Reliance community visits Bryan
N Shealy of the Reliance community was in Bryan today, meeting locals and discussing regional matters. The brief stop highlighted community outreach and local engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Shealy
Bryan
Butterfat Costs Cut in Half by Panhandle Plains Farmers
Amarlor area report shows 14 herds in 1929 averaged 29.8 cents per pound to produce butter fat. In 1932, 16 herds averaged 14.3 cents. Cow milk fat production rose from 234.6 to 802.4 pounds over the 10 month period. Highest 424.7 pounds, lowest 9.7 cents per pound, contest adds 100 points for farm appearance, fourth period starts November 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Panhandle Plains
News-Globe
West Texas Hen Lays Rainbow Colored Eggs In Hall County
A Shamrock Texas hen owned by Mrs J W Oliver of Alaska community produced multi colored eggs that prompted press attention from as far as London. The eggs near pink orchid and reddish brown were examined by Miss Ruby Adams home demonstration agent highlighting a unusual Easter themed egg display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Shamrock
Tex
London
Hall County
J. W. Oliver
Alaska
Ruby Adams
The Eagle Promises Cash for Clean White Cotton Rage
The Eagle offers cash for clean white cotton rage items. It promotes a quick purchase option and urges customers to bring eligible goods to trade for money. The notice emphasizes fast service and fair valuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lla the Eagle
Auxiliary Plans To Install Newly Elected Officers
The American Legion Auxiliary will install its newly elected officers after the American Legion Fair in a joint meeting with Earl Graham Post at the new Legion Home. Retiring president Mrs. J. F. Stanford led the Friday session with 13 members present. A Girl Scout committee from Travis school, led by Mesdames I. H. Bartz Ed. S. Martin and M. M. Erskine, plans a Monday October 5 meeting to discuss Scout activities. Mrs. Stanford donated a quilt for the fair to aid the auxiliary treasury, with Mrs. Luke Patronella in charge of sale plans and display downtown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
American Legion
J. F. Stanford
Earl Graham Post
New Legion
Travis School
I. H. Bartz
Ed .S. Martin
M. M. Erskine
Legion
Stanford
City Taxpayers Embrace Split Tax Plan in Bryan
Bryan taxpayers approve the split tax payment plan offered by City Secretary Guy P. Bittle. By Saturday end of business more taxes were collected than in all October 1930, and residents widely take advantage of paying half now and the rest in May next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Guy P. Bittle
Bittle
Wichita Falls Plans 50th Birthday Party
Wichita Falls residents plan a city wide celebration for its fiftieth birthday on September 26, 1932. Old timers from 1882 will take prominent roles while the event aims for state wide interest following the forty ninth anniversary held in schools and churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita Falls
Former Operator Of Light Plant Visits Bryan Ties
Jordan T. Lawler, now running a water and light plant at Castroville, visits M. G. Nall family in Bryan. Lawler left Bryan in 1927 and has lived in Castroville since. He and his father, the late H. T. Lawler, built and operated Bryan utilities, starting with wholesale current to the city before Bryan assumed operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan T. Lawler
Castroville
Bryan
M. G. Nall
Mr. Lawler
H. T. Lawler
Lawlers
Fire Marshal T F Justice Tours Bryan on Inspection
Assistant state fire marshal T F Justice visits Bryan for a general inspection tour and to investigate recent fires. He will review fire prevention measures and probe causes, meeting local officials and inspecting facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. Justice
Bryan
Luncheon Attendees Among HL B Barthment Guests
A luncheon today featured a guest list led by HL B Barthment with Rotarians C L Benson J W Black KE P Black C S Beckwith Wilson Bradley Ames Ball R B Canady W B Cline J F Casey John S Caldwell W J Coulter W F Davis W W Daup R J Doma H B Karhthmen Chas Hillier Tyler Haswell Kay Hassell BE P Humbert Fred W Jensen W Lawrence W J McCullough W R McCullough Oak McKenzie Vete Valasota D H Reid E B Reynolds Chas N Shepardson H T Schovassa C C Todd H H Williamson D L Wilson A M Waldrop J C Webb M E Wallace John Wharton and Mrs Roy Danforth with pianist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hl.b. Barthment
C. L. Benson
J. W. Black
KE. P. Black
C. S&s. Beckwith
Wilson Bradley
Ames Ball
R. BE. Canady
W. B. Cline
J. F. Casey
John 5. Caldwell
W. J. Coulter
W. F. Davis
W. W. Daup
R. J. Doma
He. B. Ka
D. L. Wilson
A. M. Waldrop
J. C., Webb
M. E. Wallace
John Wharton
Roy Danforth
Congress Leaders Form Two Party Committee Group
Senator Watson and Senator Robinson head the Democrat and Republican leaders named to a joint fiscal legislation group. The list includes Glass, Walsh, Harrison, Wagner, Borah, Bingham, Reed, Glenn among Democrats and Republicans, with House members Garner, McDuffie, Burns and Snell among others. Robinson notes Democrats lack details on the President's plan and favors regular session action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson
Lodiana
Robinson
Arkansas
Glass
Virginia
Garner
Texas
House
McDuffie
Alabama
Burns
Tenessee
Snell
New York
Treadway
Massachussets
Bacharach
New Jersey
Washington
Democratic National Committee
Memory Book Honors Texas Legislator Mrs Rountree
The Bryan Daily Eagle prints tributes from governors, speakers, and lawmakers praising Mrs. Rountree for her public service and advocacy for equal suffrage. Notable comments come from Governor Ross S. Sterling and Speaker Fred H. Minor, with others from J. P. Shelton, Walter Beck, and many more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross S. Sterling
Fred H. Minor
Denton
Texas
Pat Dwyer
San Antonio
Mill
Walter Beck
Fort Worth
Brazos
J. P. Shelton
San Marcos
J. J. Elliott
Thorndale
Milam County
R. M. Wagstaff
Abilene
Brazos River
Paul Grogan
Liberty
Milton H. West
Brownsville
Notable Visitors Autograph Album From State Legislature Take
The album’s first signature is Maud Gage Sterling, with many prominent names following. Guests include Will Rogers, Tom Mix, Captain Frank Hawks, Jouett Shouse, and senators J Ham Lewis Illinois, Thomas P. Gore Oklahoma, Edward R Costigan Colorado, and Connally Texas. Also listed are W L Stribling, Melvin L Traylor, J Frank Dobie, Dr. George N Truitt, and James E Ferguson former Texas governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud Gage
Ross S.) Sterling
Will Rogers
Tom Mix
Frank Hawks
Jouett Shouse
United States
J. Ham Lewis
Ilinois
Thomas P. Gore
Oklahoma
Edward R. Costigan
Colorado
Rom Connally
Texas
W. L. Stribling
Melvin L. Traylor
Valley citrus fruit movement gains speed in Rio Grande region
The Lower Rio Grande Valley citrus movement of 1931 32 surges toward record levels with Texas rising among the nation s top citrus states. In September shipments began in large numbers with 25 cars leaving the last day of September and nearly as many on the first day of October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Benito
Rio Grande Valley
Texas
Ex-Bryan Pastor Becomes Famed Rector Of Little Church
New York, Oct 7. Rev. Dr. Randolph Ray, ex-Bryan pastor and chaplain at Texas A and M College, rose from Brooklyn reporter to noted rector of the Little Church Around the Corner. He advocates repealing prohibition, cherishes literary ties, and counts stars like Otis Skinner and Daniel Frohman among friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brooklyn
Randolph Ray
Southern College
Columbia
Brooklyn Eagle
Munsey
Evangeline Adams
Texas A
M. College
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
Bryan
Little Church
Joseph Jefferson
Miss Adams
Otis Skinner
George Arliss
Minnie Maddern Fiske
EF. JH
Intend to Marry Notices Filed in County Clerk Office
Joe Brotherton and Ivy Rice of Grimes county and Leonard Smith and Louise Momon of Brazos county filed notices of intention to marry with County Clerk Jess B. McGee on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Brotherton
Ivy Rice
Grimes County
Leonard Smith
Louise Momon
Brazos County
Jess B. McGee
Washington County Fair Highlighted in Banner-Press Special
The Brenham Banner-Press issued a September 30 special edition in three sections across eight pages each. It covers the annual Washington County Fair opening for a four day run with features on business agriculture and county interests. Brenham merchants show generous advertising. A half holiday is declared by Brenham businesses Friday to allow clerks and merchants to visit the exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brenham
Washington County
Notable Service by I M Law and Public Roles
The Houston Press notes I M Law rendered notable service on the unemployment relief committee and, as president of the First National Bank and chair of the A and M College board, has shown a long record of civic usefulness His unemployment relief duties highlighted his tender humane character. An Eagle Want Ad offers fast disposal of furniture or other articles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. M. Law
First National Bank
A. and M. College of Texas
Houston Press
Back To the Farm in Brazos County Club News
A community meeting is planned for Steep Hollow inviting all to attend. County agent Mrs. Yancey notes the new auditorium deck lights and piano bolster local education and welfare initiatives. Farmers are urged to keep busy during dry weather and improve Bermuda Grass farms as the farm economy adapts to modern pressures.
Brazos County 4-H Pantries Visited by Rural Women
Final day of a four part series on model 4-H pantries in Brazos county was held at Mrs. J. W. Crenshaw’s Reliance home. Miss Lucy Givens led meetings at Smetana Tabor Edge Kurten and other homes. attendance averaged 25 to 30. Demonstrations followed a diet budget by Lola Blair. visitors included O. B. Martin W. A. Lloyd W. H. Conway and Mrs. M. R. Bentley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
J. W. Crenshaw
Reliance
Lucy Givens
Ben Siegert
Smetana
Mesdames N. A. Barnett
Joe Opersteiy
H. M. Free
W. J. McDonald
Tabor
Edge
Will Henderson
Kurten
Miss Givens
Lola Blair
Brazos 4-H Club Boys Win Trips to Dallas Fair
Four Brazos county 4-H Club boys earn Educational Encampment trips to the Dallas Fair October 12 15 for top demonstrations and yields. Tony Noto and Mike Fazzino posted high corn cotton results while Joe Martin Henderson reported 155.04 dollars from 100 White Leghorn hens. County Agent CC L Benson notes the keen contest and mentions honorable mentions and resubmission option for Santa Fe Chicago trip. Railroad fare provided by the Bryan Chamber of Commerce and state fair guestship arranged. They depart Monday noon October 12 with Benson for Dallas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Dallas Fair
Tony Noto
Mike Fazzino
Joe Martin Henderson
CC. L. Benson
Elizabeth Thames
Perry Payne
Sam Maning
Milton Lagzarone
Tony Varisco
Elle Manning
Sam Destalano
Chicago
Fuller
Bryan
Friendship Class of First Baptist Begins 15th Year
The Friendship Bible Class at First Baptist marked its fifteenth anniversary at a October meeting held at Mrs. Albert Buchanan’s West 25th Street home. President E A Finley presided as plans for October activities were discussed. 24 members attended as a birthday cake with candles and fern wreath was shared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Bible
First Baptist Sunday School
Albert Buchanan
West. 25Th Street
E. A. Finley
Buchanan
Waller Co Solon Stops in Bryan Enroute to Home
Representative Leon G. Harrison of Brookshire in Waller county and Miss Edith Currier of Brookshire were in Bryan enroute from Austin. They spent time in Stephenville visiting Currier’s parents. Harrison, new to the 42nd Legislature, does not plan to seek reelection in the 43rd. In Bryan they visited Mrs. Lee J. Rountree of the 26th district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon G. Harrison
Brookshire
Waller County
Edith Currier
Bryan
Austin
Harrison
Miss Currier
Stephenville
Currier
Young Harrison
Lee J. Rountree
Youth of Bryan Named Escort by Grimes Duchess
Miss Katherine Pierce chosen as duchess from Nav asota to the Walker County Fair at Huntsville selects Frank Webb of Bryan as her escort. They will appear in the queen's court Saturday evening with duch esses and escorts from nearby towns. Pierce wears the cream silk lace gown she wore as queen of the May Fete with silver slippers and matching headdress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Pierce
Navasota
Walker County
Huntsville
Frank Webb
Bryan
Miss Pierce
Mr. Webb
Queen's Court
Sympathy and Understanding Elevate The Deserving
The text extols sympathy as a rare, priceless strength that cannot be bought. It argues that true empathy for those who deserve it brings one near God, offering help, love, and understanding when most needed.
Millican News Highlights Local Visits and Notices
Mrs. Davis of Houston returns home after visiting daughter Mrs. C. B. McGregor. Methodist ladies plan barbecue Tuesday October 18. Edna Abbott Shelton, Brazos health nurse, closes lecture series. Rh. Y. McFerrin buried at Wheat cemetery. L. L. Dickerson recovering from auto crash. Mrs. Lillian Symms to go home today after recent accident. Rev. Windsor, former Millican pastor, preaches at Baptist church. Community notes include school start for Thelma Seeley and visits among Millican families and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Abbott Shelton
Brazos County
R. BE. Dunlap
Rh. Y. McFerrin
Wheat Cemetery
Millican
Will McFerrin
L. L. Dickerson
Lillian Symms
P. H. Arrington
Hensley
Thelma Seeley
Clay Farm
I. Windsor
Waco
Baptist Church
Alice Harrington
Will Neeley
Hockley
Frank Taylor
Corsicana
K. E. Dunlap
Lillian Goteher
Navasota
Sallie Norwood
Wellhorn
Chas. Crawford
Local Notices From Benchley Community
Benchley residents and relatives gathered for visits and weddings. J. R. Peyton and Montie Rowell quietly wed Rev. Jesse Thomson in College Station, with groom’s family present. couple to reside near Benchley. Readiness to welcome the bride adds warmth to the town’s social scene.
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Turkey
AM Extension
Plains
West Texas
Congress
Solon OF
A. P. Johnson
Carrizo Springs
A. N. Justiss
John M. Mathis
Houston
Ed T. Murphy
Livingston
Sarah T. Hughes
Helen Moore
Galviston
N. R. Strong
Slocum
Valley Citrus Fruit Movement
Washington Fair
Banner-Press
Brazos Cowboys’ and Girls’ Club Department
California
Citograph
Boys of Brazos
Friendship
First Baptist
Waller Co
Solon
Enroute
Youth of
Grimes
Millican News
Mrs. Davis
Mrs. C. B. McGregor
Benchley News
A. Benbow
L. L. Click
R. H. Seale
Henry Bowman
Cross
Calvin Seale
Crosby
R. WH. Haltom
Sam Rice
Franklin
McCall
Effie Rice
Dallas Watson
Benchley
Mr. Peyton
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