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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1931

Page

5

Aggies Prepare For Baylor Clash At Kyle Field

Texas A and M faces Baylor in a first 1926 meeting at College Station as both teams ride hopeful dark horse status. Weight comparisons show Baylor slight size edge but Aggies edge in backfield weight, with coaches Hunt and Holmes linking to 1926 squad memories.

College Station Qeot Aggie Baylor University Bears Kyle Field Aggies Baylor A. & M. James Malone L. E.R. E. Norton Moulden Binhee Ewing Christian L. G.-R. G. Runnels Rudder GG Bean Guseman L. G Baylor Bears Joel Hunt J. G Klepto) Holmes Aggie Cadet Corps

Sweet Potato Hawaii Bake and Mash Refilling Dish

Bake large round sweet potatoes until soft, cut in half, scoop and mash the insides. Mix with butter milk and 1 2 cup shredded cheese, season, refill skins and bake until brown at 450 F.

Bronchos Face Sam Houston High Friday Night

The Bryan Bronchos travel to For rest Field to meet Sam Houston high in the league’s second game. The series tied three times with scores 85 to 0 Bryan winning 1921 and 12 12 in 1924, Houston 12 to 7 that year. Cargill is a standout half back and the Bryan squad is expected to deliver strong play. Houston arrives with a special train load of gooters and solid support.

Bryan Bronchos Sam Houston Forrest Field Ryan Houston Cargill Bryan

Man Magic Wants Ad Sell It With Urgency

A bold classified plea seeks a dynamic man to fill a versatile role. Immediate start offered with appealing compensation and growth potential. Apply now to join a fast moving team and showcase sales and outreach skills.

Lubbock Pastor Delivers First Sermon in City Revival

Dr. S. Campbell pastor of First Baptist Church of Lubbock, arrived in Bryan to lead revival meetings at the First Baptist Church. He preached a 7:30 p.m. sermon on the gospel as the power of God unto salvation, asserting its supremacy over historic messages. Evening services continue daily at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. with 7 p.m. prayer meetings and special sessions led by church members.

2. S. Campbell First Baptist Church Lubbock Bryan Dr. Campbell Jesus Christ God Campbell H. O. Boatwright C. A. Buchanan Travis B. Bryan

Texas Leaders For Democratic Victory Funds

John W. Davis of New York is general chairman and John H. Fahey of Massachusetts leads the executive committee. Texas delegates include Jed C. Adams Clara Driscol W. O. Hugging and others such as Governor Ross D. Sterling and Mrs. W. P. Hobby among listed Texas names and cities Dallas Corpus Christi Houston Austin San Antonio El Paso Amarillo Sherman Paris Longview.

John W. Davis New York Democratic Victory Funds John H. Fahey Massachusetts Texas Jed C. Adams Dallas Robert L. Holliday el Paso R. F. Lindsay Mr. Pleasant P. V. Pennybacker Austin Ross D. Sterling J. M. West Houston Clinton G. Brown San Antonio A. 8. Burleson Joseph W. Evans W .P. Hobby Flouston S. A. L. Morgan

Road barriers removed on Midland oil field route

Grimes county commissioners court purchased the disputed right of way on the Midland to Hobbs oil field road via Seminole. The road is reported in good condition throughout. Mr and Mrs B ls Yeager of Wellborn were Bryan shoppers today.

Midland Hobbs Seminole Grimes County Commissioners Court Mrs. B. ‘Ls Yeager of Wellborn Bryan

Unemployment Census Discussed by Brazos Chamber Directors

Brazos county and Bryan officials plan a census of job seekers with forms to register needs at the chamber offices. F L Henderson urged cooperation among organizations and governments to provide employment and mail lists to aid officials after the census.

Bryan Brazos County Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce F. L. Henderson Henderson Dallas Chamber of Commerce Waco Cameron Corpus Christi Brownsville George Buchanan Marlin Chamber of Commerce Highway Committee East Texas Dallas H. H. Williamson Agricultural Committee W. R. McCullough Robertson Madison W. C. Mitchell Ben Milam Houston George A. Adams Travis B. Bryan F. L. Cavitt W. J. Coulter W. K. Gibbs W. F. Gelber Tyler Haswell A. S. McSwain M. L. Parker Lee J. Rountree J. FE. Stanford FH. H. Williamson

Carnival On The Way On 32-Car Train To Legion Grounds

Beckmann and Gerety's Shows travel on a 32 car special with 350 people. After Dallas fair they head to Beaumont for the week at the American Legion grounds.

Beckmann and Gerety American Legion Dallas Fair Beaumont

Tax concept debate on property and income taxes insights

Discussion covers the share of property taxes, the intangible nature of much land value, and the idea of taxing by ability to pay. Charts from Collin county show wide variance in tax burden per land value and income. Mrs. Alexander performs, and Lions plan a Ladies Night avoiding the noon luncheon next Tuesday.

Gabbard Collin County Texas R. B. Alexander R. C. Campbell Lubbock First Baptist Church Lion Charles Lions Jno Joe Kaplan C. Ray Miller A. S. Ware Ed J. Harris Jess B. McGee J. Coulter Smith A. D. Jackson F. D. Fuller R. G. Williams W. E. Paulson R. Henry Harrison, Jr H. O. Ferguson R. C. Franks Mrs. Roy Danforth

Davis Upholds District Court Ruling on Truck Permits

A Houston district court decision in October dissolves Judge Kirby’s injunctions shielding motor truck operators from permit enforcement. Judge Davis finds injunctions improper while former Governor Pat Neff advocates enforcing the law. Robertson county officers push permits and hearings, with trucks still parked awaiting permits.

Houston Kirby Robertson County Tyson Davis Pat Neff State Railroad Commission Bailey Sheppard Groesbeck Railroad Commission State Commission Commission

Rotary Club Luncheon Highlights Local Leaders

President A. M. Waldrop spoke to Bryan Rotary members praising the club and urging participation in the All Texas Conference at Mineral Wells. Mrs. R. B. Alexander sang three numbers, Rev. R. C. Campbell of Lubbock joined the luncheon, and a large list of local attendees was noted.

Rotary Club A. M. Waldrop Bryan Club Rotary Bryan Rotary Club Rotary Clubs Mineral Wells R. B. Alexander J. Cochran R. C. Campbell Lubbock John L. Whorton First Baptist Church Wharton Roy Danforth D. L. Wilson J. C. Webb M. FE. Wallace

Future Farmers Name Delegates To State Meet

The Bryan Future Farmers elected Henry Schram and Morris Williamson as official delegates to the state convention in Dallas on October 24. Other attendees include Joe Locke Jr, B D Foster, Albert Slowey, Frank Rubin, Harmon Putz, and Adviser C Luker. A $9.25 profit from concessions will fund the delegation to the state convention and Dallas Fair after expenses.

R. H. Harrison Bryan Future Farmers Harrison Henry Schram Morris Williamson Future Farmers of America Dallas Joe Locke, Jr B. D. Foster Albert Slowey Frank Rubin Harmon Putz C. Luker American Legion Monroe Bond David Foster Paul Gregg Perry Payne Arthur Stevener Eugene Hart Joe Locke Frank Merka Louis Nagy Henry Pledger Allen Withers Joe Merka Elo Hedke Milton Edge Mit Osborn

Mexicans Turn Irrigated Land Into Paradise

LAREDO Oct 20 Hundreds of Mexican farmers who took up land along the Salado River served by the Don Martin irrigation project have transformed their holdings into an agricultural paradise The irrigation works store a vast water supply and 165000 acres of virgin soil are now under cultivation with crops of corn beans tomatoes onions and other vegetables and a large wheat crop planned

Laredo Salado Don Martin Mexico

Mrs Martha Rivers Allen Returns From Dallas Visit

Miss Martha Rivers Allen spent the weekend in Dallas at the home of Judge and Mrs A B Flanary. She traveled to and from the city for a short social visit and returned with memories of the stay.

Martha Rivers Allen Dallas A. B. Flanary

Rain and social round from Benchley community

Rain wind and hail visited the Benchley area last Thursday with no serious damage. Many neighbors shared Sunday visits in Bryan Madison and Sut ton while a musical program at the school house drew a large crowd.

Bonner Garrett Bryan Mrs. Solomon and Sons Madison County Will Peyton Henry Bowman Chas. Parker Mart H. W. Peyton Sutton L. E. Sikes H. T. Haltom Benchley Henry Haltom Huntsville Calvin Seale Cameron F. D Quinn Vance Mesdames Spillars McNair Hearne Mr. Sanders Tabor Mumford John Peyton Mack Sikes Kate Fred Ben Duty Brad Haygood J. W. Haygood Charles Parker Oma Bive Carr Mathews Waco Hugh Rice Luther Peyton Hazel McClary Emma Lee Warren

Prospect School Opens With Growing Attendance

Prospect School started on October 5 with improving attendance this week. The school reports a larger enrollment than last term and plans more entries after the cotton harvest. The school exhibit won first place and the community earned $5 at the American Legion Fair. Women and girls are invited to meet Miss Lucy Givens at the school house in the second week of November to form a club for girls and women. Teachers should suggest a suitable date. Three wide awake clubs are hoped for. The 4-H Club will meet Saturday night Oct 24 to close the year’s member reports. County Agent C L Benson will lead the program. Everybody is invited.

Lucy Givens C. L. Benson

Mrs George B Wilcox Resting After Bryan Hospital Operation

Mrs George B Wilcox of College Park is reported resting as well as could be expected following an operation at a Bryan hospital early today.

George B. Wilcox College Park Bryan

Santa Fe Competition Reports Due by November First

Club members must submit reports by November 1 for the Santa Fe trip to Chicago with awards by components: production 30 percent profit 30 percent story of the demonstration 20 percent and effect of the demonstration 20 percent. Dallas Fair report submitters may reapply and improve for Santa Fe.

Chicago Dallas Brazos ‘County

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