Smyrna Fire and Refugee Atrocity Described by Bryan Sailor
Claud R. Lawson, chief radioman aboard USS Lawrence, recounts dramatic Smyrna, Asia Minor outrages by Turks in September 1922. He describes refugees, burning city, drownings, and child heroism, urging support for Near East relief despite international danger and Allied naval movements.
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Bryan Eagle
Claud R. Lawsor
Bryan
U 8
Lawrence
Asia Minor
U. S
Smyrna
Rountree
Constantinople
Black Sea
Odessa
Novorossick
Theodosia
Simpson
Litchfield
Panderma
Frank Street
Rue Thrassa
Bazars
Bannes
Department State
Hepburn
Red Army
Georgian
Sherman
Mr. Rountree
Near-East
America
Claude R. Lawson
Uss Lawrence
Care Posmaster
Foreign Station Annex
New York City
Mrs M Francis Heads to Bryan for Short ShoppingTrip
Mrs M Francis of College motor ed to Bryan today on a short shopping trip.
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M. Francis
College
Bryan
Bry an welcomes W. B. Garnett of College on business visit
W. B. Garnett from College was among visitors in Bry an today for business engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dy, W. B. Garnett
College
Bryan
Koneeny Family Visit Notes Bremond Stay
Mr and Mrs John Koneeny and their daughter Annie Koneeny are spending a few days with relatives and friends in Bremond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Koneeny
Miss Annie Koneeny
Bremond
Millicon Doctor W A Smith Visits Town
Dr. W A Smith of Millicon, described as a trayinese visitor, is in town today. Local residents note his arrival and expected engagements during his stay.
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W. A. Smith
Millicon
Ashburn Cook Wedding Solemnized in Navasota Church
Colonel Ike S Ashburn Jr and Miss Beulah Templeman Covak wed at First Methodist Church in Navasota with D X Bible as best man Olive Emory maid of honor and Cadet Colonel John C Mayfield as usher The party plans a brief return trip home with no reception or extended post wedding travel due to health and work duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike S Ashburn, Jr
Navasota
Beulah Templeman Covak
First Methodist Church
D. X. Bible
Olive Emory
John C. Mayfield
Cadet Corps
Templeman
College
Bryan
Miss Cook
Colonel Ashburn
Ashburn
F. A. Liddell
Houston
Askurn
Oversea
Judge Lane Attends Court in Egg Damage Suit
Judge J Felton Lane editor of Hearne Democrat attends district court as attorney in a suit where Allen Smith sues the H & T C Railway over damages for a car of eggs shipped to New York. Lane, former Brazos and Robertson district attorney, is praised for his public service and prosperous practice. The Eagle hopes he visits Bryan each term.
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J. Felton Lane
Hearne Democrat
Allen Smith
New York
Judge Lane
Brazos & Robertson Counties
The
Eagle
Bryan
Builder of Brazos River Dam is Dead
Captain Thomas McHenry died Saturday after weeks of pneumonia in Navasota. Born in Rhode Island he lived near the Brazos River since 1912 and was government lock and dam contractor and later keeper. His wife predeceased him and his only near relative is stepson J P Cunningham of Galveston. Burial was in Galveston. he was a Catholic and an Elk.
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Navasota
Thomas McHenry
Brazos River
Government
Captain McHenry
Rhode Island
Galveston
J. P. Cunningham
Catholic Church
Elks Lodge
Cunningham
Mesars and Chambers Return From Houston Business Trip
Mesars W. W. Chambers and PD. L. Wilson have returned from a business trip to Houston.
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W. W. Chambers
PD. L. Wilson
Houston
Bryan Building and Loan approves two new home loans
The regular meeting chaired by President W. H. Cole approved two loans for new homes in Bryan. W. C. Holmes on Sterling Avenue for 2000 dollars and Jack T. Johnson on Bryan street for 3000 dollars. The association has loaned 100000 to date and aims to build two homes each month, urging citizen support for its constructive work.
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Bryan Building and Loan Association
W. H. Cole
H. O. Boatwright
W. S. Higsg
J. B. Bagley
Wilson Bradley
S. E. Eberstadt
Bryan
W. C. Holmes
Sterling Avenue
Jack T. Johnson
Bryan Street
Building and Loan Association
Letter From Former Brazos Club Girl Inspires New Members
Miss Agnes Conway, former Brazos County club girl and rice winner, now a student at the College of Industrial Arts in Denton, writes to Miss Laura B. Roten detailing busy studies and dietitian work. She credits the Brazos County Canning Club for guiding her to college, urges other club girls to pursue education despite financial hurdles, and notes encouragement from her family as she continues in food and nutrition courses.
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Laura B. Roten
Brazos County
Agnes Conway
C. L A
Denton
Texas
Roten
Brazos County Canning Club
College of Industrial Arts
Edith
Boy Meets Accident In Kurten Home
The five year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Will Hall fractured the leg between knee and ankle while playing at his grandmother Mrs Johnnie Koppe in Kurten. He was rushed to Bryan Hospital for surgical care and later returned home, with reports of improvement.
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Will Hall
Johnnie Koppe
Kurten
Bryan Hospital
Box Supper At Smetana School House Friday
A box supper will be held at the Smetana school house Friday night October 27. The public is invited and a good time is promised. Proceeds aim to fund equipment for a vocational shop for the pupils.
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Smetana
Mrs J Webb Howell to Visit Mother in Lexington Miss
Mrs J Webb Howell plans to depart next Tuesday for a several week visit with her mother Mrs G W Stickley in Lexington Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Webb Howell
G. W. Stickley
Lexington
A and M College Radio Station Broadcasts Events
A and M college radio now broadcasts all musical programs athletic games and other happenings at the college. Football games are covered with play by play via long distance transmitter and a microphone in the auditorium. The Chicago Grand Opera Quartet concert Tuesday drew wide reception statewide. Next is the A and M versus Ouachita College game Friday at 4 PM with play by play.
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College Station
Texas
Chicago Grand Opera Quartet
Barbara Wait
Irene Jonani
Adamo Dockray
Wm. Michaelis
Ouachita College
Proper fall procedure to kill cotton boll weevil
Committee reports four key facts about boll weevils and fall cleanup. Early plant destruction deprives breeding sites and food, leaving aging, weakened insects for winter quiescence. Effective control requires killing the cotton plant root and stalk and keeping it dead through fall and winter, not mere grazing.
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J. C. George
Dallas
Texas
Eastern Star to Choose Site for Texas Home Today
Dallas hosts the fortieth annual Texas Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. Debates over locating a home for aged members p end late sessions with Marshall Arlington and San Marcos among bidders. Other contenders include San Antonio Brownwood Sugarland and Cisco. Bryan Chapter delegates Mrs Lee J Rountree and Mrs M R Bentwy attend.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Texas
Grand Chapter of Texas
Order of the Eastern Star
Marshall
Arlington
San Marcos
San Antonio
Brownwood
Sugarland
Cis
Lee J. Rountree
M. R. Bentwy
Bryan
Cotton Weevil Clean-Up Plan Urged For Wider Campaign
A committee urges farmers to cut cotton growth and uproot plants to combat the boll weevil, favoring stalk cutting, disk plowing, and shallow turning. If erosion is a risk, plant cover crops like rye, barley, or oats. Avoid burning stalks and hibernating weevil sites until mid winter. A wide, coordinated effort is needed for effective results.
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R. R. Reppert
M. C. Tanguary
R. E. McDonald
W. D. Hunter
Praise for Agricultural and Mechanical College prompts expansion
Twenty five years ago the Houston Post noted Major W. R. Cavitt of Bryan, director of the Agricultural and Mechanical college, praising the school. He said students were being turned away for lack of accommodations and urged the legislature to fund enlargement so Texas boys could stay in state for education.
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Houston Post
W. R. Cavitt
Bryan
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Texas
Also Mentioned on This Page
Claud R. Lawson
Grand Chapter
Eastern Star
Ford
Detroit
Chambers-Wilson Motor Co
Bryan, Texas
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