Tabor 6th Annual Community Fair Premium Awards
The Welfare Club of Tabor reports a successful sixth annual fair with several hundred attendees and a $125 net premium fund used to fence school grounds. The prize list spans Agricultural, Club work, cattle, hogs, horses, poultry, floral, canned goods, needlework, and culinary sections with numerous first and second place awards to residents including J W Harris J L Sample Walter Armstrong F W Locke J S Whitten and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welfare Club of
Tabor
Tabor Welfare Club
J. W. Harris
J. L. Sample
Woodrow Walker
Walter Armstrong
F. W. Locke
J. S. Whitten
A. L. Moody
T J. Abbot
Bacon
W. H. Benbow
T. J. Abbot
Earl McWhorter
Louis Nichols
N. H. McWhorter
Charlie Presnal
Lynn Sample
Elzie Francis
Elzia Francis
Jim Francis
J. H. White
W. G. Francis
Oscar Wilson
Fannie Locke
Even Benbow
W. F. Francis
Poultry Department
Rhode Island Reds
J. L. Broach
W. G. Colson
Plymouth Rocks
Mary Locke
George Wilson
Wyandottes
Della Locke
Bon Francis
Joe Locke
Annie Locke
J. J. Locke
John Smith
Herbert Smith
Phenie Locke
Tom Benbow
R. F. Crenshaw
Maggie Benbow
Minnie Locke
J. L. Francis
J. F. Cr
H. H. Benbow
C. E. Locke
Ella Benbow
Miss Mary Locke
Fire Prevention Week A Practical Year Round Guide
This piece emphasizes constant vigilance against fire hazards at home and in communities. It urges individuals to inspect their property, use common sense over scientific fuss, and cooperate with fire departments to reduce losses. It notes American carelessness causes frequent fires and promotes prevention starting at each doorstep.
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America
State Parks Total Over Half Million Acres in Texas
The Texas Park Association and the State Park Board report more than 500000 acres in state park sites including proposed and transferred lands. Governor Neff inspires rapid development with Culberson and Palo Duro Canyon among the large holdings. Davis Mountain spans over 250000 acres. Palo Duro Canyon 100000 acres. Culberson area proposed 50000 acres.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas Park Association
State Park Board
Pat M. Neff
Fred M. Herndon
San Antonio
Culberson County
Texas
Davis Mountain
Palo Duro Canyon
Prize winner at Singer Sewing Company week ending October 4
T A Satterwhite has won all three cash prizes offered by the Singer Sewing Machine Company for the week ending October 4. The awards include 1st prize of $10 for the largest remittance, 2nd prize of $5 for the largest number of cash sales, and 3rd prize of $5 for the largest number of cash and time sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singer Sewing Machine Company
T. A. Satterwhite
Bishop Byrne Visits Churches Confirming Mexican Children
Right Reverend C. E. Byrne, bishop of the Galveston diocese, confirmed 82 Mexican children at St. Mary’s Church in Hearne with Rev. J. B. Gleissner as pastor. The next morning 100 Mexican children were confirmed at St. Joseph’s Church in Bryan. On Sunday about 200 Mexicans were confirmed at St. Patrick’s Church in Navasota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Byrne
Galveston
St. Mary’s Church
Hearne
J. B. Gleissner
St. Joseph’s Church
Bryan
St. Patrick’s Church
Navasota
Escape of convicts will not halt honor farm program
Governor Pat M. Neff said the escape of three convicts from Texas first honor farm in Fort Bend County will not end the experiment. He noted disappointment at the breach of pledges but upheld the program and stated the three recaptured men will be transferred to another farm and continue under armed guards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Honor Farm
Fort Bend
Pat M. Neff
Honor
Texas Foundrymen Meet at A M College in November
The Texas Foundrymen's Association will hold its November 6 7 meeting at Texas A M College College Station. Professor E J Fermier hosts to connect students with industry leaders and expose foundrymen to the college's teaching methods and equipment. E F Billington national association president will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Dally Eagle
College Station
Texas Foundrymen’s Association
Texas
Southern Metal Trades Association
A. and M. College of Texas
E. J. Fermier
Mechanical Engineering
E. F. Billington
National Association
Fermier
G. C. Holmgreen
Stanford gains 311 vote lead in Tenth Court contest
In Waco on October 8 J A Stanford of Waco was declared Democratic nominee for Associate Justice of the Tenth Court of Civil Appeals after a recount increased his lead over Judge Spivey from 272 to 311. Judge James P Alexander denied Spivey’s contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
J. A. Stanford
Tenth Court of Civil Appeals
James P. Alexander
Nineteenth District Court
Spivey
Tenth Court
Pat M. Neff
Mr. Stanford
Alexander
Woman's Auxiliary of Baptist Church Holds New Year Meeting
The Woman's Auxiliary of the First Baptist Church met the new church year at 3:30 pm with newly elected officers led by President Mrs. J Webb Howell. Committees were named, expenditures reported totaling 1699.33, and Circle No 7 presented a mission program on Wealth and Its Consecrated Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
J. Webb Howell
Locke McNeeley
J. F. Lavender
P. G. Gunter
Minnie Estill
R. B. Grant
Howell
Cc. A. Harris
W. C. Fountain
Orphan Home
J. W. Dyer
G. M. Brandon
Egbert Jones
R. S. Webb
S. M. Hunter
W. S. Barron
Orphan’s Home
White Cross
Margaret Fund
Baylor
Missions
Messenger
Circle No. 7
J. L. Reese
W. R. Sanders
J. G. Minkert
J. W. Wiley
W. R. Thomas
Maudelle Wiley
Dr Held to Lecture Series at Steep Hollow Next Week
Notice announces a lecture series by Dr. Held with picture slides at Steep Hollow on next Thursday Friday and Saturday nights. Admission set at 15 and 25 cents. J D Barnett Jr. FOR SALE 107 acres good land on a good road three miles from Bryan with improvements. Terms cheap. Apply J A Tobias Robstown Tex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
J. A. Tobias
Robstown
Tex
Reverend Gleissner Heads to Cameron Parish
Reverend J. B. Gleissner left today for Cameron to attend and preach to Bohemian speaking members of that parish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Gleissner
Cameron
Education as a Investment Promised by Tyler Commercial College
An article argues education as a real investment boosting earnings. It contrasts a $2,500 executive outcome with an $18 weekly wage, urging readers to enroll in Tyler Commercial College Tyler Texas for courses in secretarial business banking railroad bookkeeping shorthand and more. It promises a return of training costs within ten months and long term brain capital, with a free 208 page book titled Achieving Success In Business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyler Commercial College
Tyler
Texas
Western Union
Personal mentions from Bryan society pages
T J Pecena of Wheelock visited the Eagle office in Bryan to see the mechanical department and the day's news production. Mrs Merle Rowland Schwab of San Antonio will visit Mr and Mrs Gabe Cazell and perform on the Music Study Club program at Mrs Nannie Rohde's on Thursday October 9. Miss Lucie Christian of Houston visits Mr and Mrs J E Covey. R J Halbrooks returns from Caldwell after tuning pianos for W T Whitlow and Mrs Guy Douglass. Mr and Mrs S W Bissing of A and M College are Bryan visitors. Mrs Sadie Peckham leaves for Mexia for a few days. Miss Sadie Foster, niece of Mr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Pecena
Wheelock
Bryan
Eagle
Merle Rowland Schwab
San Antonio
Gabe Cazell
Schwab
Music Study Club
Nannie Rohde
Cazell
Lucie Christian
Houston
J. E. Covey
R. J. Halbrooks
Caldwell
W. T. Whitlow
Temple
Guy Douglass
Halbrooks
S. W. Bissing
A. and
M. College
Sadie Peckham
Mexia
Sadie Foster
L. B. Locke
First State Bank and Trust Company
G. C. Cox
Cox
Independence
Navasota
H. Shelley
Aberdeen
Washington
Louis Stephan
Shelly
Stephan
Bella Locke
Nina Colbert
J. D. Rogers
Allenfarm
Brazos County
W. F. Wisnieski
Wisnieski
Turner Grocery
J. E. Stanford
Texas
Crockett
Houston County
Weldon
Jacksonville
Dallas
McSwain Fowler
Georgettown
H. H. Young
B. F. Fontarette
New Orleans
Fontarette
A. D. Locke
West 26Th Street
Mother Saint John
Villa Maria Academy
Springfield
Ill
Afton Weir
Georgetown
Hettie Stone
Wimberly
W. F. Burney
Burney
W. M. Stewart
Mat. S. Stewart
Sheb Hicks
Wyley Lafever
William Foster
W. M. Foster
Columbus Avenue
College of Fine Arts
Fontainebleau
France
Italy
Waco News Tribune
George A. Adams
City Cemetery Association
City National Bank
Weir-Downard
Oscar Frazier
Hillsboro
Avis Weir
Fowler McSwain
Sewanee Tigers Set to Challenge Texas A and M in Dallas
In 1924 Sewanee aims to avenge the 14 point defeat by Texas A and M at Dallas last year. Veterans and strong freshmen bolster a more capable defense and offense as the Tigers prepare to meet the Aggies on October 11 at Fair Stadium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Texas Aggies
Sewanee Tigers
Texas A
Tigers
Sewanee
Vanderbilt University
Aggies
Dallas
D. X. Bible
Bennett
Moore
Aggie
Emensy
Tennessee
Fair Stadium
South
Foster guests and local social notes in Bryan area
A lengthy Bryan Texas town column records visits and duties from residents and guests. It notes Mrs G G Foster from Mobile as a month guest at the new plantation home, church meetings, college staff movements, shifts at A and M College, and weddings including the Weir Downard union with out of town attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. G. Foster
Mobile
Ala
Foster New Plantation
R. A. Fenton
Uston
Johnnie Kenecny
Bryan
Hearne
Edge Field
R. W. Persons
Center, Texas
M. Crocker
LeRoy Paul
Maxie Markrider
Maurice Cooper
Texas Exposition Reduced Rates and Train Schedules
Reduced rates via 1.G. N. from October 5 to 10 with trains arriving in Austin on the 11th and bound 13th. Special low rates on October 11 for trains arriving before 5:00 p.m. with limit to the 12th. Ask your gent for full particulars.
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1.G. N
Austin
Allen Military Surges to Narrow Taylor Win in Football Clash
Allen Military Academy defeated Taylor High School 10 to 0 as Pony Allen starred with a drop kick for the extra point and a late field goal. The game, played largely in Taylor territory, featured strong Allen backfield depth with Burgess Burtis and Altsey Allen, while Taylor was held scoreless through the first half and stopped by solid Allen defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Academy
Taylor High School
Taylor
Allen
Pony Allen
Cameron
Agaist Taylor
Hudson
Daskin
Burgess
Altsey Allen
Pony
Burtis
Metts
Modessett
Fitzgerald
Bryan
Bethea
Ball
A. Allen
Taylor Dunne
T. Duce Meier
R. Nolan
Shaw l. G. Hartman
Stoneham
Fort Seay
Southern
Baker R
Hague
Koehler
Ll. E. Gillum
Kollman
R. H. Peterson Burtis
H. Nunnary Burgess
Fr. Bozarth
Reliance School Opens With New Staff and Improvements
Our school has been open almost two weeks with principal Miss Inez Moore and assistants Miss Ella Conway and Miss Lillie Crenshaw. Trustees and others are making improvements to aid learning. Residents move in and visit. several families and locals are noted visiting and attending a singing convention in Millican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Dally Eagle
Reliance
Inez Moore
Ella Conway
Lillie Crenshaw
Walter Lloyd
Marion Hartfield
Rob Newcomb
Abe Newcomb
Elizabeth Mathis
Will Byars
C. H. Mathis
Cled Warren of
Bryan
Warren
J. R. Stewart
C. C. Morgan
Tabor Tidbits from Oct 9 Update
Tab or tidbits notes fine weather and farmers nearly finished with crops. Community attendees joined a Millican singing convention. Local visits include Jim Francis Jr and family from Goose Creek and Henry Locke from Bryan. Box supper planned at Tabor high next Friday to support the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Dally Eagle
Tabor
Millican
Jim Francis, Jr
Jeanette
Goose Creek
J. H. White, Jr
Mary Locke
W. G. Colson
J. T. Cross, Jr
Chas
E. Locke
Hazel Bacon
Bob Francis
Kur‘en
Tabor High School
Henry Locke
Bryan
Ella Francis
Riverside Notes on School Start and Local Visits
Riverside report notes cotton harvest near complete and children returning to school. Messages mention Winnie Mae McFarland’s enrollment in Temple, visits by D R Andrews and Bryan Bailey party in Bryan, Ben Siegert’s Bellville trip, Wright family in Waco, Frank Myers and baby in Bryan, Clara Wehrman visiting relatives, Ventchula family summoned to Navasota, and Alderefer show event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Riverside
W. A. Lumpkin
Temple
Winnie Mae McFarland
D. R. Andrews
Bryan Bailey
Theer
R. L. Smith
Ben Siegert
Bellville
F. F. Wright
Thelma
Ruth
Waco
Ben Wright
Frank Myers
Baby
Clara Wehrman
Peter Ventchula
Navasota
Ventchula
Alderefer
High Grade Positions High Grade Salaries
Experience shows former students now hold top jobs as presidents, cashiers, accountants and stenographers in banks and railroads. Our training promises the same ascent into prestigious business circles with social and financial gains. Enter Monday Oct 13 or 20 at Howell Building.
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Ben Francis
Bishop Byrne
Neff
Stanford
Woman's Auxiliary OF Baptist Church
NEW Year Meeting
A.M
Dallas Fair
Clyde Foster
A. and M. College
J. Webb Howells
E. M. Haley
Mrydle Mae Andrews
Blumville
Jones’ Bridge
J. Seth Mooring
Brazos River
Texas Exposition
Allen Military Academy
Reliance Record
Business and Shorthand Training School
Howell Building
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