Major Howard Davidson Visits Family From London
Howard Davidson major in the air service stationed in London returns to his Harvey home for a month’s vacation to attend air races in Dayton. After visiting Texas University in Austin and Wharton relatives he travels by car with his parents to Harvey and Bryan, recalling his West Point graduation in 1913 and the long friendship with his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Daily Eagle
Harvey
Howard Davidson
Air Service
London
England
J.C Davidson
Dayton
Ohio
San Antonio
Austin
Texas University
Wharton
West Point
Navasota
Las
Davidson
Washington
New York
Engand
George Washington
Unite States
Benchley School Hosts Notable Family Event
Fragmentary text describes a family gathering at Benchley School celebrating a local event and noting a successful endeavor by Rice of Tabor. It mentions Bremond and Will and references weather, rain, and intelligent men, with a brief nod to children and parents, in a concise summary of a community moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bremond
Rice
Tabor
Benchley Schoc
Howell Pary and W H Pey Spriak Fire Alarm System Visit
A damaged OCR fragment describes a Fire alarm system at a warehouse corner building with sprinkler pipe details and mentions a visit by Benkley and family. It notes temperatures and alarm positions and references community protection and insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howell
Pary
W. H. Pey Spriak
W. Sav
Endall
Frere Benchley
Dlekell & Co
Mm Burkhalter
Ss. Kk
C. R. Wood
T. C
Bryan
Vuston
MOAVA SUPPOSITORIES Claim Pile Relief Promise
An old ad claims MOAVA SUPPOSITORIES rapidly relieve piles within an hour and offer near miraculous results. It touts easy dosing, a money back guarantee, and mentions James Pree Co as distributor with original box packaging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willy
James Pree Co
Washington Park Texas Shrine Proposed at site
Contained in a discussion of Washington Park plans for Texas shrine status, a replica of the Declaration site is planned on the park's southern edge. Relics like Sam Houston furniture and the original signed copy of the Declaration would be collected and preserved. A larger legislative appropriation is sought for next year with contracts already let. A Texas wide Washington Parks Association would organize with county representation and officials to rally support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Houston
Austin
Cosigner
Judge Davis Delivers Principal Address at Kurten Evening Program
Judge Davis told Kurten residents the community’s future is bright, praising farming and local progress. He cited the new community club auditorium, postal advances, and the value of newspapers, especially the Bryan Eagle, in shaping modern life and regional pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Davis
Kurten
Davis
Liv'n
Kur’en
Auditorum
Bryan
Texas
Essie Shealey Wins First Prize in Dress Contest
Essie Shealey of Elunce won first prize in a dress contest at a Brazoshore demonstration club event, receiving $2 and a petted pan. Second prize went to Yise Tony Catalors of Steele's Store for $1, with voting by relatives and local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essie Shealey
M’ss
Elunce
Rellt
Keeten
Stele's
Tabor
Edge
Yise Tony Catalors
Steele's
Fhem Xeer
Hy T Schovajsa Celebrate Eleventh Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Hy T Schovajsa celebrated their eleventh wedding anniversary Sunday at the home of Mrs Schovajsa's parents two miles from College. Barbecued beef and mutton with trimmings were provided for about 35 to 40 relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hy T Schovajsa
Schovaisa
Frank Stasmy
College
Hillman farmer surrenders in tenant killing
T S Hill of Hillican gave himself up after Will Jones a 50 year old tenant on the A S Hill farm three miles from Millican was killed Wednesday afternoon around 4 30. Hill said the negro planned to leave tenancy and disputes over balances led to the shooting. Hill, about 60, is free on $500 bond with a preliminary trial set for Monday at 10 before Justice J W Hamilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Jones
A. S. Hill
Millican
Hill
Oak McKenzie
Hill Farm
Justice of the Peace
J. W. Hamilton
Regulations for Securing Thanksgiving Game Seats at A M
College Station Oct. 18 Many requests for tickets to the Thanksgiving game are being received by James Sullivan athletics manager. Applications will be accepted by mail only starting November 1 from anyone. there will be no box seats and all seats cost 2.50. Coupon book holders have a special section and may buy two tickets per book. No ticket mailed before November 5. about 13 000 reserved seats will be allocated with priority to November 1 applicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arvin Dally Fagte
College Station
James Sullivan
Students’ Association
Bryan
College
City Commission Rejects Sale of Bryan Municipal Plant
City managers letter to Western Public Service Company cites no gain for Bryan in surrendering power plant and utilities. Action taken at a regular meeting after full discussion with Mayor Tyler Haswell and commissioners H A Burger Wilson Bradley E J Jenkins Major L L McInnis present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Bryan
J. Bryan Miller
Paul Freeman
Western Public Service Company
Navasota
Tyler Haswell
H. A. Burger
Wilson Bradley
E. J. Jenkins
L. L. McInnis
Weekend street cleanup on Main Street to prep for Sunday
City Manager J. Bryan Miller reports four men work from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. every Saturday to clean Bryan's Main Street for Sunday. He asks residents to avoid parking on Main Street and at intersections after 10 p.m. Saturday. Some difficulty arose from traveler's cars at the Bryan Hotel and other spots.
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Sty
Bryan
J. Bryan Miller
Miller
Main
Mr. Miller
Bryan Hotel
Yanere
Former Bryan Boy Transplants Georgia Peach to Texas Soil
County Agent A W Kinnard brings a Georgia peach to East Texas for transplanting and evaluation. His two Georgia auto trips and long search yield a tree praised as equal to Elberta or Mamie Ross varieties. Local readers anticipate the fruit’s care and survival will boost East Texas reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Texas
Gilmer Mirror
A. W. Kinnard
College
Brazos County
M. Colege
Georgia
Georg'a
Comores
East Texas
Mamie Ross
Brazos girls win free trips to Dallas State Fair
A group of club girls left this morning on free trips to the Dallas Fair awarded for meritorious club work. The trips were funded by Howell Lumber Co. and several names are listed among the travelers. Mrs. P. S. Tilson of Houston will visit her sister Mrs. Mary P. Carr on West 26th Street Friday.
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SIY Brazos
Dallas State
Dallas Fair
Fannie Locke
Tabor
Edith Conway
Reliance
Janie Ward Millican
Virginia Kurten
Kurten
Gussie Odom
Norma Ruth Hill
Edge
Howell Lumber Co
P. S. Tilson
Houston
Mary P. Carr
West 26Th Street
Kings Highway School Raises Funds For Playground
On October 10 the Kings Highway school patron held a box supper with a pupil program, raising 57 dollars for playground equipment. One box yielded 12.75. Teachers H E Connor and Miss Ola Henry plan a community club. Edge fair attendees ponder annual fair and nearby store progress by H Black at a cross roads site. A King’s Highway delegation performed in Kurten for the Free Baptist Association on October 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Daily Eagle
Kings Highway
H. E. Connor
Ola Henry
H. Black
Kings
Cottonwood Church
Cottonwood
Edge
Edge Baptist Church Celebrates 34th Anniversary Sunday
Edge Baptist Church marked its 34th anniversary with an all day meeting last Sunday. The event opened with a roll call of charter members and living survivor Mrs Julia Moeere. Rev Pipkin led covenant readings and a noon big basket dinner under the oaks.
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The
Baptist Church
Edge
Julia Vmoeere
R Ev. J. J. Pipkin
Pipkin
Vernon Wilson
Lcner
C. F. Mangus
Brazos Association
Methodists
Will Henry
Edge Church
Mrs Margarite Gandy Dies After Sudden Stroke
Mrs Margarite Gandy wife of A B Gandy prosperous farmer of Rock Prairie died last evening after a stroke near Bryan on return from shopping. The body to Welhorn cemetery with funeral Friday at the family home conducted by Rev R I Brown. Survived by husband three daughters four sons two sisters and one brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margarite Gandy
Wfe
A. B. Gandy
Rock Prairie
Bryan
Welhorn
R. I. Brown
The
Rock Prairie Baptist
Maggie Jores Gadi
Brazos County
Charley Chaney
Iola
Fred S. Wilcox
Dallas
Frank Eastern
DeWitt
Ernest Gandy
Allenfarm
Howell Gandy
Hearne
Carl Gandy
Gatesville
Arthur Gandy
Birthday Tea Celebrates Mrs Anna Robinson’s 61st
Mrs Anna Robinson marked her 61st birthday at her son Roy’s home near Steele a Store. About 30 relatives and friends gathered for an all day celebration with cake ice cream and a feast, and guests honored her with gifts and warm remarks as they shared memories and good wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Robinson
Steele
Anna Robinson
Robinson
Supt Madson Halls Car Da aged In Wreck
Supt Madson Halls car was wrecked Friday afternoon near College Station while en route to see the Texas Aggies play the Arkansas Aggies. His car collided with a negro driver’s vehicle as both turned from a McCaghren County road. Front wheels struck and damaged the axle, bending steering gear and breaking glass in the right rear door. the other car suffered heavy damage including a broken front wheel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Hall
College Station
Texas
Mr. Hall
Brazos County Demonstration Club to Hold Air Meeting
The Brazos County Name Demonstration Club will meet Saturday October 25 at 2:20 in the Carnegie 1 hrere. The program includes annual reports from individual clubs talk by Mrs Johnnie Konpe and a paper on Cur ing and Feel'rg for Ere Production, with general discussion. Women from communities urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Taber Karten
Steele’s Store Teliance
Edeve
Ttalk
Johnnie Konpe
J. L. Broach
Magnetic Hill and Ancient Giants Captivate Visitor
L A Nash assistant county agent recounts a California trip featuring the Magnetic Hill ascent where a car rolls uphill in neutral and a return descent challenges power. He mentions ancient trees on Catalina Islands and a tale of a steer to explain the hill’s magnetic lore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angees
A. Nash
Ozos County
California
Childe
S Aveles
Poszos County
Sud
Nash
Sidehi
Cata
Icn Islands
Orsa
Relay of
Chewing-Gum Fame
Earth
Local families settle into new southern city home
Muddled OCR notes Douglas Howell and others moved into an appealing new residence in the southern part of the city, marking a development milestone for the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doglas Howell
Tanlac credited with curing stomach troubles in Texas family
A. P. Maynes, a mail carrier from San Antonio, reports that after taking Tanlac six bottles his family regained appetite and health. His wife, Mrs. Haynes, suffers previously from gas bloating and sleepless nights, but now feels sound and energetic. Tanlac sold by all good druggists with Accent no substitute.
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Mayes
A. P. Maynes
P. O
San Antonio
Texas
Taniae
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Bryan Main Street
Bagle
VRS
W. R. Robinson
Tom Robinson
Ruby
Kate He Carling
Joe Barren
J. D. Williams
Frick Wallin
Madson Hall
Enon Col
Hugle Waul
L. A. Nash
Texas Postman
First Mortgage
Avesuly
Spage
Fricipal
Nc O.t
Avonal Bond and Orgage Corporation
Houston, Texas
Sranch
Ida J. Parker
Parker Bldg
Bryan, Texas
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