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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1929

Page

6

Bryan Chamber endorses stock company for airport site

The Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce endorsed forming a stock company to finance an airport purchase or lease. F. L. Cavitt was tasked to organize the effort aiming to raise 5 000 to 6 000 dollars and secure a government designated site.

Bryan Bryan and Brazos County F. L. Cavitt Travis B. Bryan Highway Committee State Highway Commission J. E. Blair J. Webb Howell BE. E. Yeager W. K. Gibbs J. S. Caldwell Oak McKenzie M. F. Vitopil A. 5S. McSwain

Cole Hardware Company Sues J B Dunn Over Notes

The Brazos county case between Cole Hardware Company and J B Dunn was settled by agreement. A judgment for about 16 000 was entered against the defendant, with notes totaling around 25 000 underlying the suit. Attorneys for the plaintiff were Henderson Hoyle Armstrong Armstrong. for the defendant Barron Ware Judge Lamar Bethea Woods Tyson of Franklin.

Cole Hardware Company J. B. Dunn Brazos County Henderson and

Damage suit settled against I G N Railroad Company

Sam Dunlap sued for stock damage and the district court Monday afternoon dismissed the case from the docket after a settlement was reached.

Sam Dunlap I. and G. N. Railroad Company Dipimiss

Cantering prospects and terracing notes for Texas clubs

County agent C L Benson and Home Demonstration Agent Lucy Givens share farm news and club notes. The October Poultry Tribune references a large canning plant in Austin Minnesota and discusses potential canning expansion by major packers. A Tabor meeting organized terrace work and a terracing school is proposed. Governor Holloway gains honorary 4 H status. A Higgs Robinson farm maize sample shows high yield without rain. Club reports are urged for Dallas Fair quotas.

C. L. Benson Lucy Givens Poultry Tribune O. A. Hawke A. and M. College of Texas George A. Hormel and Company Austin Minn Hanke Mr. Hanke Swift, Armour Brazos County Roy Robinson Higgs-Robinson Brazos Valley

Women of Bryan to Attend Texas OES Grand Chapter

Mrs. R L Brown district deputy grand matron Mrs Thos Lundin Bryan Chapter No 222 matron and Mrs M R Bentley associate matron plan to attend the Grand Chapter of the Eastern Star in San Antonio October 22 to 24 with other Bryan and College Station members likely joining. The Bryan Chapter met Monday night with routine business and a November meeting titled Brothers Night will host Mason members of the Eastern Star as special guests.

R. L. Brown Order of the Eastern Star Thos. Lundin Bryan M.R. Bentley Eastern Star Texas San Antonio College Station

Visitor notes waxworks and zoo highlights in London tour

The writer recalls arriving for a show in a grand house with ventriloquism dancing and tumbling then touring London attractions. They describe Madame Tussaud's Wax Works with hundreds of wax figures including presidents and royals, the Tower of London, and a vivid aquarium display.

Maram Tussaud Tower of London Horned Frog Madame Tussaud Lindberg Dempsey Pershing Lord Nelson Mary Queen of Scots Napoleon

Bridge Over Brazos to Open on Thanksgiving Day

Sam D. Low, Washington county judge, announced the 350000 Brazos River bridge on Highway 20 between Austin and Houston will open about Thanksgiving Day. A large commemorative celebration will follow. The bridge replaces an intermittent ferry whose operation depended on water levels.

Austin Sam D. Low Washington Brazos River Houston Brazos

Intend To Marry Filed By Four Couples In Albia County

Four couples filed notices of intention to marry and applications for marriage licenses with County Clerk Jess B. McGee on Saturday. The pairs listed are Charles E. Hanson and Stella Gwen Cole, Joseph Wells and Madalee Woodards, Benjamin Herrera and Romann Sustana, Johnnie Williams and Elenora Johnson.

Jess B. McGee Charles E. Hanson Stella Gwen Cole Joseph Wells Madalee Woodards Benjamin Herrera Romann Sustana Johnnie “Williams Elenora Johnson Oran Braces

Wedding of Travis PTA Planned at Stephen F. Austin High

A “person with dwarfism Wedding” sponsored by the Travis PTA is planned for Nov 9 at Stephen F. Austin high school auditorium. Three to five year olds will form the wedding party chosen by popular vote with ballots at local stores. top vote getters become bride and maid of honor and groom and best man.

Parent-Teachers Association Travis School Stephen F. Austin High School Roy Danforth Travis P.T. T Martha May Lawrence Betty Ann McCarthey Martha Jane Porter Alice May Brewer Mary Helen Ball Deilia Margaret Parker Sue Bethany Florine Lenz Wilma Louise Brayton Ann Howell Eugenia Ann Miller Betty Jo Overt Jean Burke Johnnie May Tatum Florora Fagan Jewell Nowell Mary Jane Hemingway Nell Louise Wilson Emma Jean Spell Mary Worth McKenzie Billie Burke Johnson Cecile Gerson Rosemary Fountain Mary Francis Yeager Betty Jo Cook Adele Griesser Mary Hester Harrison Cleota Ann Bullock Betty Benbow Beverly Ann Sparks Alta Lee Bullock Katherine Royall Cora Beth Powers Lamar Curlee Elie Garrett, Jr Allan Shire Hall Jimmie Webster Bill Chambers Rawlins Horlicher Dickey Holmgreen

Farmers to Meet Next Saturday on Tomato Deal

County Agent C L Benson reports a letter from J K McEnery of Alto representing Newton & Wallace tomato shippers in Jacksonville. He plans a farmers meeting next Saturday October 19 to discuss acreage for a new tomato enterprise in Brazos county and urges immediate action.

C. L. Benson J. K. McEnery Alto Newton & Wallace Jacksonville Bryan Mr. McEnery Brazos County McEnery Benson

Kurten Baptist Women Organize Afternoon Meeting

The Kurten Baptist church plans an organization meeting this afternoon at 3 o clock led by a committee from the Woman's Missionary Society of Bryan College Avenue Baptist Church. Attending officers are Mrs. D D Jolly Mrs T R Nelson Mrs McDuff Simpson and Mrs H L Whitley. It continues the Creath Brazos association extension work among local churches.

Kurten Baptist Church Woman’s Missionary Society College Avenue Baptist Church of Bryan Kurten D. D. Jolly T. R. Nelson McDuff Simpson H. L. Whitley Creath-Brazos Baptist Association

Hopeful View Defeats Heridity Theory Yet Encourages Environment

The text contrasts heredity as essentially fatalistic with environment as more inspiring, suggesting a shift toward valuing environmental factors over genetic determinism. It emphasizes optimism about how surroundings can influence outcomes.

Opening up the Ohio River Aids Midwest Transport

The Ohio River navigation system uses movable and permanent dams to keep the river open during high water and create 9 foot depth in low water. Dams, locks, and dredges improve year round navigation, boosting coal cement steel logs and oil transport and potentially matching rail costs with river transport.

Ohio Middle West Panama Canal Pittsburgh Cairo Wheeling Huntington Cincinnati

Resignation of Texas State Rep John Heron White

John Her ron White, representative to the Texas legislature from the 124th District, resigns citing reduced income from duties as representative. District Attorney Clem Calhoon announced the resignation in a newspaper statement amid political upheaval after the September 18 assassination of DA John Hughes and martial law declared September 30.

Associated Press Borger John Herron White Texas Clem Calhoon White John Hughes

Judge Dawson Clarifies Purchase of Liquor Under Prohibition

Former Kentucky attorney general Judge Dawson argues against the idea that buying liquor for personal use without a permit is not illegal. He cites the Volstead Act and Section 6 plus penalties, noting years of liquor cases show buyers do not testify against sellers.

Dawson Kentucky Circuit Court of Appeals Second District Philadelphia Lawson

Governor J Howello to address Texas Fair Association

The General Texas Fair Association announces that former Governor J Howello will address attendees at its upcoming event in Bryan highlighting fair activities and state agricultural progress.

Houston Post Bryan Texas Fair Association Howello

More Livestock For Texas Farms Now Encouraged

Dallas October 15 Another step forward in encouraging more livestock on Texas farm lands will occur Thursday night after the banquet at the Texas State Fair. The Texas Breeders Feeders Association will hold its first meeting with more than 75 Texas counties expected. E Jackson president of the State Fair of Texas will preside and turn the meeting over to Frank I Holland president of the association. Noted figures from livestock circles will join the program including Mes Poole Mitchell Davis, W Mitchell, and T J Gramlich. The group aims to create a Texas market for calves and backs the Feeder Show and Sale during Beef Cattle Week at the fair Friday auctioning calves to cotton farmers for feed.

Dallas Texas Texas Breeders Feeders Association Ae Fair of Frank I. Holland Mes E. Poole Chicas Albert K. Mitchell New Mexico Themerican Hereford Breeders J. B. Davis Pam Worth W . Mitchell Marfa T. J. Gramiich Lincoln Nebrask Midland Tesrr Holland Tex i

Mission Workers First Christian Meet on Monday

The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Christian church met in three circles on Monday. East Side Circle met at Mrs. Weldon Jones home with 11 members and 8 visitors. a quilt was made and lunch served. West Side Circle gathered at Mrs. G. Adams home with a full day of quilting and a noon luncheon. business session followed. The next gathering is planned with Mrs. F. W. Glenn. The East Side circle hosts the November 2 meeting with Mrs. L. Baker on West 24th Street. Eagle want ads bring results.

First Christian Church Bryan College East Side Weldon Jones E. W. Glenn A. F.ainsworth W. L. Dowling F. W. Glenn West Side G. E. Adams Quilting Dishman G. BE. Adame Jo Dickenson L. Baker West 24Th Street

County Court Advances Lateral Road Project For Brazos County

Brazos County Commissioners vote $250000 bonds to fund a lateral road improvement. The record heads to Austin for Attorney General review before sale bids. Judge A S McSwain and commissioners plan four meetings with precinct residents, detailing Harvey Bry an road work and other sections. Demands land for an 80 foot right of way and fence moves, with $16000 already allocated. Meetings set for Edene Tabor Kurten and Reliance communities this week.

Brazos County County Commissioners Court Austin Hobbitt A. S. McSwain Commissioners Court Harvey McSwain Guy Boyett Harvey-Bryan Road Emmett Holland Edene Methodist Church Tabor Kurten Reliance

Series of Talks By Major Sloan To Troop School

The Troop School for Reserve Officers holds its second meeting in room 7, Military Science building at 7 30 p m Wednesday Oct 16 Major Sloan begins a series on Organization and Tactics covering G H Q through battalion and followed by troop leading problems. The course aims to aid officers of all grades and branches and is valuable for those attending camps next summer.

Military Science Sloan

Daily Eagle want ads sell needs and ends about premises

Classified notice indicates the Daily Eagle offers want ads to promote property needs and premises offerings. It emphasizes sale and rental aims and invites readers to place ads to reach potential buyers or tenants.

Daily Eagle

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