United Daughters of Confederacy Meet Belton October 23 26
The 27th State Convention of the United Daughters of the Confederacy will convene at Belton October 23 to 25 at Baylor College. Gen E W Kirkpatrick will speak with other notable figures. the event includes funding for the Jefferson Davis monument and Stone Mountain sculpture.
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United Daughters of Confederacy
Belton
Annie Grace Drake
Rockdale
Fairview
J. H. Dunnavant
Dallas
C. S. Hutchins
Greenville
Transportation
Washington, D. C
E. W. Bounds
Texas Division
Daughters of the Confederacy
Bryan Woman's Club Opens New Season With Meeting
The Bryan Woman's Club held its first program of the year at 3 p m on Wednesday in Carnegie Library rooms. Members welcomed by president Mrs W B Cline heard about future club work. resignations were accepted. Mrs B A Sims was elected critic. Reports on finances and scholarships were given and members listed. A visiting guest from Tennessee attended.
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Bryan Woman’s Club
Carnegie Library
W. B. Cline
Bryan Club
H. A. Burger
America
A. K. Brown
Hendrix Conway
A. M. Waldrop
M. F. Dansby
Brazos County
Woman's Club
Farmers
A. and M. College
Mes.dames
L. L. Mellnnis
M. Hetty Curry
Albert J. Buchanan
J. Webb Howell
M. P. Walker
B. A. Sims
S. C. Hoyle
C. S. Gainer
Thomas Lundine
W. H. Cole
J. B. Priddy
J. L. Brock
J. A. Myres
A. Benbow
P. M. Raysor
R. O. Allen
Will Hall
J. T. Hanway
J. N. Goodwin
J. E. Astin
E. H. Astin
R. S. Webb Jr
P G. Gunter
F. L. Henderson
J. H. Allen
W. S. Howell
Edgar Jones
E. W. Crenshaw
E. M. Haley
Tennessee
Bryan
Lions Club Meeting Opens With Humorous Introductions
The Lions Club program featured Dr. C. A. Searcy delivering ironic remarks about members, drawing merry reactions. J. E. Hensarling led the songs as attendees listed include Gardner, Armstrong, Suber, Locke, Rey, Brown, Hensarling, Erskine, Tardy, Newton, Wallace, Parks, Lamar Jones, Coulter Smith, Searcy, and Chambers.
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The
Lions Club
C. A. Searcy
J. E. Hensarling
C. R. Gardner
R. V. Armstrong
Tom G. Suber
H. S. Locke
Rey
R. L. Brown
Jess Hensarling
M. M. Erskine
P. A. Tardy
Pat Newton
Kidney and urinary trouble remedy claim
Advertises a remedy for kidney bladder troubles backache diabetes gout lumbago rheumatism and urinary issues with a money back guarantee. The copy emphasizes quick relief and a full refund if not satisfied.
Marriage Announcement at 99 Club Event
Mrs. R A Risser Jr entertained the 99 Club and guests as Mary St Claire Russell and James Milton Fountain announced their engagement and upcoming marriage. The event featured salads and ice, yellow daisy decorations, and a dainty lingerie gift for the bride to be. The couple plans to reside in Bryan after the wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Risser Jr
99 Club
Wednesday Bridge Club
Mary St. Claire Russell
J. W. Russell
Bonham
James Milton Fountain
Bryan
Lydia Russell
Virginia Cunningham
Katherine Inglish
Sue Hassell
Mary Sweeney
Virginia Rogers
Isabelle Moor
Irene Risser
Mary
Fountains
Ned Fountain Sr
Bettie Boyles
Milton
Correction on Texas hunting season by zones
A reader correction explains Texas hunting seasons are divided into north and south zones by rail lines. North zone runs Laredo to Austin area with dove dates September 1 to December 15, ducks and geese October 16 to January 15, quail December 1 to January 31. South zone dates November 1 to December 15 for doves, ducks and geese November 1 to January 31, quail November 1 to December 31. Daily bag limit 25 birds total, no more than 15 of any one species.
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L G. N
Laredo
San Antonio
Austin
Longview
Texarkana
Missionary Society Group Meetings Report
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Methodist church held multiple group meetings with strong attendance. Group No. 2, led by Mrs. J. E. Covey and Mrs. C. S. Martin, discussed devotional exercises and business. Group No. 3, hosted by Mrs. H. C. Willis, planned a district meeting with Bryan church on October 23–24 and welcomed Mrs. George Call of Jefferson. Group No. 5, led by Mrs. C. A. Ashworth and Mrs. W. M. Owen, supported orphan care for a boy at the Waco Orphan Home, with members including Mrs. J. M. Williams and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church
Covey
J. E. Covey
Cc. S. Martin
R. J. Newland
P. H. Hensaring
C. S. Martin
Mesdames W. F. Gibbs
H. C. Willis
E. W. Crenshaw
W. A. Deaton
C. A. Lewis
Wade Cox
H. N. Cochran
W. W. Solomon
Dave Munday
Lillie Hall
Ashworth
C. A. Ashworth
W. M. Owen
Lesson
J. M. Williams
A. Ashworth
J. N. Dulaney
C. M. Bethany
A. K. Brown
W. M. Owens
Waco
Wilson Bradley Returns From Mother's Bedside
Wilson Bradley came back to Bryan late Monday after visiting Groveton with his gravely ill mother. A phone call upon his return said his mother was somewhat better, though Mrs. Wilson Bradley remained in Groveton.
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Wilson Bradley
Groveton
Bryan
Cotton Receipts in Bryan Reach 16 593 Bales
Receipts of cotton at Bryan warehouses excluding Bryan Compress totaled 16 593 bales by Wednesday night. Eden warehouse reported 1 336 round and 1 060 square bales, Parker-Lawrence 7 565 bales, and Farmers' Union 7 300 bales.
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Bryan
Eden
Parker-Lawrence
Farmers’ Union
Scrub Hog Debate Spurs Texas Farm Plans in Brazos
In Brazos County Extension notes the scrub hog issue triggers action in Collin and McKinney, urging purebred hogs and a monument unveiling. It highlights pork import costs, insect prevention, poultry expansion, fair progress, and plays a role in county agriculture promotion.
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Extension Service
Texas
Collin County
McKinney
T. O. Walton
Walton
Iowa
Brazos County
Community council sets progressive goals for West Virginia town
Five years ahead plan includes school consolidation, farmstead signs, local history book, church community cooperation, social basement space, church electrical lighting, tennis court, bi monthly progress letters, child health focus, new homes and repairs, flower planting, house screening, poultry houses, purebred livestock, and more. Roads praised by Commissioner Sabo on Edge road near Bee and Cedar Creeks with Millican gravel road deteriorating. caller notes need for heavier equipment to maintain all county roads and cites Maryland as example of sand clay roads dragged by farmers after rain.
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West Virginia
John Sabo
Bee
Cedar Creeks
Maryland
Rotary luncheon maps aid plan for boys college education
Rotary members discussed how the group may assist a small number of boys yearly through an educational fund. speakers described integration with A and M students and lessons from other clubs. New members and several out of town visitors attended the Wednesday event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary
Wilson Bradley
T. K. Lawrence
Rotary Clubs
H. H. Williamson
D. L. Wilson
J. M. Lawrence Jr
D. D. Vasbinder
Prof
J. Horace Kraft
Forrest Jones
W. J. McCullouch
R. M. Seer
Chas. F. Hillier
2. B. Goolsby
J. L. Reese
M. F. Carroll
W. H. Lawrence
Edge Community Fair Closes Season After Grand Event
The Edge community fair on October 11 concluded Brazos county’s fair series begun in Millican on September 19. Exhibits included live stock crops needlework and canned goods with lighting by Chas Greisser Delco. Judge W C Davis opened the event praising rural progress and urging Texas A M College Extension Service backing. A barbecue fed hundreds and a carnival auction raised funds for the school. J W Thompson displayed 1 114 bales of cotton the final bale of the season from his gin noting 25 years with no downtime and a single ten minute stop at 25 cents.
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Edge
Brazos County
Millican
Chas. Greisser
Delco
Davis
W. C. Davis
M. College of Texas
Extension Service
S. E. Eberstadt
J. W. Thompson
Highway Committee Supports Highway Improvement
The county good roads committee of the Chamber of Commerce Rotary and Lions clubs met and adopted a pledge in favor of improving and maintaining permanent roads. Members present included Mayor Tyler Haswell and D L Wilson elected temporary chairman with F E McAdams as temporary secretary. The group adjourned to meet on Friday October 19 at the Chamber of Commerce at 10 00 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Good Roads Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Rotary
Lions Clubs
Tyler Haswell
A. Searcy
M. E. Wallace
K. Hassell
Woman's Department Baptist Association Elects Officers
The Brazos County Baptist Association Woman's Department met at First Christian church with record attendance. Mrs. T. R. Butte presided as Bryan auxiliary president. officers elected for 1923-24 include President Mrs. R. W. Persons and vice presidents Mrs. R. L. Brown, Mrs. W. S. Howell, and Mrs. P. S. Mangum, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Department
Brazos County Baptist Association
First Christian Church
T. R. Butte
Bryan Auxiliary
C. £. Sheely
Millican
Associationas
J. Webb Howell
P. G. Gunter
J. E. Williamson
Austin
Texas
Brazos County
Minnie Estell
Bryan
Young Peoples
Sam Hunter
White Cross
W. F. Odom
Kurten
Visitors to Edge fair pack local turnout
Among the visitors seen at the Edge fair Thursday were W. H. Copening of College, Mrs. R. R. Lancaster, R. C. Franks, Dr. J. W. Payne, County Agent C. L. Benson, Secretary S. E. Eberstadt, Home Demonstration Agent Miss Laura Belle Roten, County Clerk A. B. McSwain, Judge W. C. Davis, Tax Collector Roy Hudspeth, Mrs. Milton J. Davis, Mrs. William Owens, Dr. and Mrs. C. A. Searcy, Betsy and Ralphana Searcy of Bryan, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Reed of Harvey, Jack Tobias of Robstown, and County Agent Ewing of Robertson county.
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Edge Fair
W. H. Copening
College
R. R. Lancaster
R. C. Franks
J. W. Payne
C. L. Benson
S. E. Eberstadt
Laura Belle Roten
A. 8 McSwain
W. C. Davis
Roy Hudspeth
Milton J. Davis
William Owens
Allen Score Unlucky for Deaf and Dumbs in Snappy Conflict
In Bryan, the Allen Yellow Jackets defeated the Texas School for the Deaf 13 to 0 in the conference opener. The game featured fast backfield plays and sharp passes but frequent fumbling marred both sides. Notable moments included Mensing’s 40 yard run and Kirksey’s 30 yard TD, with Burgress elusive on multiple runs and strong punting by Cloud and Kirksey.
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Texas School For the Deaf
Allen Yellow Jackets
Allen Field
Academy
Bryan
Yellow Jackets
Allen
Mensing
Rudolph
Yellow Jacket
Kirksey
Cloud
Allen Woal
Highway party ends Saturday in Bryan
J C Wells field director for the Colorado Gulf Highway Association and Mrs Wells visit Bryan en route to Fort Worth after touring Galveston. They gathered data from towns along the route to aid tourist planning. Wells notes over 100000 tourists passed through Bryan in June to August with 60000 seeking camp accommodations. Bryan lacks a tourist camp.
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J. C. Wells
Colorado Gulf Highway Association
Bryan
Community Notices From Bryan and Vicinity
Monday’s Daily reports visits and travels across Bryan area. D. D. White and wife visited Cameron to see Mrs. White improve enough to return home soon. Miss Brazzolara guests Miss Seale. Mrs. Simpson stays with her mother in Houston. Mrs. Harris travels to Corpus Christi for Ed Williams funeral in Tampico. Local residents attend fairs, football, church events, and university study plans.
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D. D. White
Cameron
Grover C. White
E. R. Davis
Houston
Maggie Harris
Carroll Harris
Mexia
Corpus Christi
Ed Williams
Tampico
Mexico
Jack Howell
Austin
The
State University
J. Webb Howell
College Avenue
Tom G. Suber
Jewett
Norma Hill
Edge
Johnnie Sabo
Kurten
Bryan
Bb. Tucker
Navasota
L. H. Tucker
Will Holligan
Steep Hollow
Col
J. B. Dunn
Near Wheelock
G. B. Hensarling
Wellborn
W. H. Buchanan
W. F. Odom
E. J. Fountain
Bonham
Bettie Boyles
Ralph Risser Jr
W. B. Baker
Abilene
E. H. Baker
T. P. Remy
Federal Horticultural Board
Bryan With Friends. Mr
Remy
Georgetown
Williamson County
Woodville Notes Highlight Local Happenings
Woodville Texas items report school enrollment nearing completion and Typhoid recovery of Blage Scarmardo. Warren Thurman welcomes a baby girl Bessie Mildred. Mrs Powers visits North Zulch relatives. Mrs Allen Smith and Mrs Ben Powers visit North Zulch and Normangee. J O Wilson spends Sunday in Normangee with sister Mrs W D McDonald.
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Woodville
Tex
Blage Scarmardo
Warren Thurman
Bessie Mildred
Tom Powers
North Zulch
Allen Smith
Ben Powers
Normangee
J. O. Wilson
Mr. Wilson
W. D. McDonald
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United Daughters Confederacy
Bryan Woman's Club
Lion Club
FOR Missionary Society
Brazos County Boys and Girls Club Department
R. R. Reppert
H. O. Boatwright
First National Bank
Virginia Scalon
Bellevue
Minnesota
Benson
Tabor
Robertson County
Walter Armstrong
American Fruit Grower Magazine
W. K. Brown
South Park
Chicago
William Sidis
Harvard
George Foster
Mr. Foster
Joy Mikulec
J. William Firer
Athens
Georgia
Tabor Welfare Club
A. W. Buchanan
W. G. Colson
Chas
Locke
Maggie Benbow
Hallowe'en
American Farming
Franklin County
Highway Committee
Woman’s Department Baptist Association
Woodville Notes
WM. S. Hart
Dixie
Business and Shorthand Training School
Howell Building
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