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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1930

Page

12

Turkeys Grading School Boosts Texas Prices

The San Angelo turkey grading school trained dealers and extension staff to raise uniform grades for Texas grown birds. Attendees included O B Mann and Miss Zetha McInnis from A and M Extension, with district agents and state officials. The program aims to improve quality, reduce discrimination, and expand local markets for Texas turkeys.

United States San Angelo Ruan Texas Southwest George Smith W. R. White Allen Smith Produce Company Turkey Trading School O. B. Mann Martin BE. N. Hmolngreen Paul A. Cunyus Ethe Prof. H. Reid Zetha McInnis Extension Home Industries T. B. Wood W. H. Darrow West Southwest Texas San Angelw H. T. Williamson Mildred Horton Maggie W. Barry S. C. Evans R. W.persons John Edmonds Bennie Campbell Myrtle Murray John Luker Mayme Hayden EF. A. Miller Roy W. Snyder A. L. Smith M. T. Payne Hoel Dealer and Operative Association A. and M. College Extension Service Texas Department of Agriculture Bureau of Agricultural Economics United States Department of Agriculture T. W. Heitz Heitz O. B. Martin Texas A. and M. College Extension Service

Annual Baptist Meeting Concludes in Bryan After Sessions

The Central Texas Free Baptist Association wrapped up its annual meeting at the Free Baptist church in Bryan after sessions from Thursday night. More than 200 attendees heard reports of progress, additions to the church, and a solid financial year. Dowell Quartette and Bryan church choir provided music with broadcast programs on Friday night. Notable speakers included J. W. Handy and J. L. Bounds among others.

Central Texas Free Baptist Association Brazos Grimes Madison Free Baptist Church Bryan Schoo Dowell Quartette Bryan Church J. W. Handy J. L. Bounds Mison Lemma J

Fuller Returns From Feed Meet At Washington

Fuller, chief of the Feed Control at the Experiment Station, A. and M. College, returned from Washington D C where he attended the 22nd annual convention of the Association of American Feed Control Officials held October 28 to 24. Dr Muller contributed a paper on establishing definitions enforceable by laboratory means.

DD. Fuller A. & M. College Washington, D. C The Association of American Feed Control Officials Muller

Temperatures Dip This Fall Week With Rainfall Totals

Last week saw low temperatures around 45 degrees on Friday and a high of 81 on Tuesday and Wednesday. Rainfall accumulated 1.79 inches with 0.77 inches before the midweek and 1.02 inches later in the week.

Former White House mistress Mary Scott Harrison dies

Greenwich Connecticut October 28 Mrs James Robert McKee daughter of President Benjamin Harrison died at her home today after a February operation Funeral services are set for Thursday with burial likely in Indianapolis She was the only daughter of Benjamin Harrison before her marriage she was Mary Scott Harrison mistress of the President's mansion following her mother's death

Greenwich Conn James Robert McKee Benjamin Harrison Indianapolis Mary Scott Harrison

City to Spread Gravel Despite Tractor Delay

Residents who want travel gravel on streets facing their homes contact the city manager. The city will continue the work but minor delays may occur as the tractor is out of service and may take a few days to repair.

Bryant City

Construction company files contract bond for Bowie elementary

The Abilene Construction Company of Abilene filed the contract and bond with the city commission. The firm awarded the Bowie elementary school building contract is expected to begin work shortly.

Abilene Construction Company of Abilene Bowie

Admit Burglary of Barber Shop Five-Year Prison Term

Bill Wright of Bryan and Elmo Glass of Mt. Vernon both students at Texas A and M pleaded guilty in district court this morning to burglary of the Campus Barber Shop last August. The jury sentenced them to five years in state prison with a suspended term during good behavior. They took the shop safe and later chiseled it open. the loot was recovered days later near a college tank.

Bill Wright Bryan Elmo Glass Mt. Vernon Texas A. and M. College Gailty College

Baylor and A M to Resume Play Perhaps in Fall

Baylor University and Texas A and M College will resume athletics after a severance in 1926. Presidents T O Walton and S P Brooks signed the joint statement inviting athletic managers to arrange future games. It notes a possible football meeting next fall and cites alumni and friends backing the reengagement.

College Station Texas A. & M. College Baylor University T. O. Walton S. P. Brooks Baylor Waco Texas A. & M. College of Texas

Nurse Sedalia Wilson Leads Brazos County Health Drive

Nurse Sedalia Wilson, graduate of Prairie View Normal and a post graduate student in Harlem Hospital, New York, arrives in Bryan and Brenham to oversee public health work among Brazos County Negroes under Miss Edna Abbott. She studied public health nursing in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and comes well prepared to advance the ongoing health program.

Sedalia Wilson Prairie View Normal Harlem Hospital New York Bryan and Brenham Brazos County Edna Abbott Heath Urse Wilson Ann Harbor Mich Leames

Prizes Won by Stephen F. Austin High at Brazos Fair

The third year vocational agriculture class at Stephen F. Austin High School earned prizes at the Brazos County American Legion Fair. Raymond Satie took first and third with Barred Rocks. Charles Eyeholtz placed second and fourth on Barred Rocks. Evan Betibow earned fourth and Helen Taylor also won. Morris Winon placed first and third in dairy cows with Morris Johnson second. The group also presented a poultry exhibit featuring a model laying house at the center of the poultry tent.

Stephen FP. Austin High School Brazos County American Legion Raymond Satie Charles Eyeholtz Evan Bétibow Helen Taylor Morris Winon Orris Johnson

Five Year Suspended Term for Local Bootlegger

Frank Cimeno found guilty of possession of whiskey and manufacturing bootleg liquor. A jury sentenced him to five years in state prison, but the term was suspended on jury recommendation.

Frank Cimeno

Texas Eyes Million and a Half Acres Under Irrigation

Texas aims for 1.5 million acres irrigated after current projects finish, tripling the 1920 irrigated area of about 0.5 million acres. Government planners emphasize expanded water use and agricultural development across the state.

Texas

Village Social Notes Trace Bryan Residents on Weekend

Mrs A D Wilkinson and son A D Jr of Corpus Christi return home after visit with lingo Lens. Various Bryan area residents and visitors pace the social scene including C Wipprecht in Houston summons, Judge R M West candidacy, and a crepe of relatives visiting from Mexia Marietta Oklahoma City and Denver.

A. DD. Wilkinson A.D. Jr Corpus Christi Lingo Lens Willard Chambers Bryan Cisco Port Worth Doorothy Lane Lee J. Rountree Waco M. College Palestine R. M. West Navasota Judge West E. C. West Liverpool Texas Wm. Solomon Harmon McWilliams Frank Boriskie R. W John D. Conlee Irvin Rosser Buchanan, Jr Irvin R. Buchanan Perryton C. L. Baker Littl Betty Houston Houston, Have Returned To That City C. L. Baker, Sr

Reliance 4 H Club Meets To Discuss Feed Crops

About 50 people attend the Reliance 4 H Club gathering led by J Coulter Smith of the Lions Club. R C Franks and Smith explain Lions support without taking over, promoting the seven point A M farm program and fall winter cropping for grazing and soil conservation. Herbert Jones wins a pocket dictionary for memorizing the seven points, Charlie Jones reports 106 acres of fall grain, Henry Shirley 70 acres, prizes awarded. Next Friday a Reliance school carnival is planned with Lions Club assisting in the music.

Reliance Proram J. Coulter Smith Lions Club Smith R. C. Pranks Franks Mr. Smith Herbert Jones Herbert Charlie Jones Henry Shirley R. C. Franks

Out of the Rut Through New Routes and Sights

A brief note advises breaking routines by taking a different commute route and exposing oneself to new sights to avoid getting stuck in a rut. It emphasizes intentional variety in daily movements for personal growth.

Outsiders to Do General Work on Bryan School Projects

Contracts totaling 72 280 45 cover general construction and installation of electrical, plumbing and heating for Bowie elementary central wing and the new Negro high school. Abilene Construction Company will build Bowie wing at 31 749 45. George Weiland of San Antonio wins Negro high school bid at 29 870. The electrical work goes to Charles Griesser with 3 565. plumbing to H I Christiansen of San Antonio at 2 185. heating to Logitn and Company of San Antonio at 4 411. Local labor preferred, bonds to be prepared, architects present, about 100 interested in the bids. New city commissioners sworn in and mayor assigned to Public Utilities.

Bowie Bryan Abilene Construction Company Abilene D. H. Nash George Weiland San Antonio Temple Charles Griesser H. I. Christiansen Logitn and Company R. G. Williams Bertram E. Giesecke H. A. Jurger Stewart E. J. Jenkins Burger

Former Bryan Woman III At San Angelo

Friends learn of Mrs. C. C. Rippy formerly Miss Elya Trant of Bryan in critical condition at a sanitarium in San Angelo. Her husband came from Houston and was joined by her sister Mrs. George Foster as they travel to San Angelo with the couple’s baby girl.

L. Levine Calvert N. Goodman Bryan Marietta Oklahoma City Pauls Valley Oklo 8. Levine Julins Levine Jerry Algig Louis Asner Ira Gordon Kenneth Lake la Paloma Denver Colo Lake Letha Davis Ollie Emmet Houston Emmet Rudolph Myers Myers Lois Brown Conroe Nina Bess Astin R. Q. Astin Astin Chas. E. Bullock Lof Hearne Creath- Brazos Baptist Association Navasota A. M. Huddlass San Antonio Corrine Day BR. EB. Day Nashville Tenn Big Springs Elizabeth Dickenson KTLZ Dickenson Spiller Taft Will Henry Mumford Road L. H. Tucker Mazie Currie Monty Currie Shreveport Hattie May Weinert Seguin J. L. Brock Ran L. Smith Pitts Bridge Road C. E. Bullock Hearne C. C. Rippy Elya Trant San Angelo Rippy Mrs. Rippy

Halloween hopes and safe celebrations for our community

A reflections on the Halloween season urge residents to celebrate with joy while cautions are noted about possible pranks and automobile mischief. The piece wishes many frolics, parties, feasts, and happiness, describing joy as the elixir of life that keeps the community and world turning smoothly.

Body of U S student pulled from Seine in Paris

The body of Austin B. Blair Sr., an American law student possibly born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, was recovered from the River Seine in Paris on Tuesday. Authorities consider suicide as a likely cause of death.

Paris Austin B. Blair, Sr Cambridge Mass Seine

Women club plans noted social gathering details

Miss Kate Adele Hill and other members are listed with a publicity committee and hostesses for a club event. The long roster includes Mrs. Lee Jd. Rountree, Mrs. A. J. Buchanan, Mrs. M. R. Bentley, and many others, indicating a substantial social program and refreshments team.

Kate Adele Hill Sallie Hill Myrtle Murray Lee Jd. Rountree A. J. Buchanan M. R. Bentley M. B. Parker Lillian Ferguson M. J. Hayes Virginia Chambers Clarice Mixon Evelyn Grace Mesdames Dora Barnes Maggie W. Barry Bernice Claytor Jess Cook Minnie Fisher Cunningham Velma Graham Ruby W. Gandy Glenna Lee M.L. Hayes Lee J. Rountree Melle Williamson Roy M. Wilson Misses Virginia Chambers Lucy Givens Mary Anna Grimes Minnie Mac Grubbs Bess Edwards Inez Etheredge Sallie F

Market Aims for Cotton Poultry and Eggs Growth in Bryan

A Bryan Lions Club discussion outlined steps to build a local market for cotton poultry and eggs. Dr Paulson’s four requisites for farmers include quality, dependability, commodity diversity, and reasonable prices. The event featured Rev R E Day, musician Mrs John W Black, and honors guest Dee Waddell of Wibarton. An Armistice Day program was planned for 7 pm with a committee named and a Brazos County Day set for November 25.

Dr. Paulson Lion Durham R. E. Day First Baptist Church Tig Spring Lion Dr. Thos Gordon Watts First Presbyterian Church Day Bryan Jones W. Kk. Leverkuhn C. A. Searcy Harry 8S. Estill W. FE. Leverkubh Morris Schulman Harry S. Iosif Capt BE. L. Lyons KK. V. Armstrong FE. R. Bryant D. Maul Dansby Milton Dansby Harry L. Durham HW. O. Ferguson FF. Y. Fuller R. C. Franks J. C. Goldsmith C. Ey, Griesser Fred Hale W. S. Howell

September Term of Court Ends. Next Session Set

The September term of district court for the 85th Judicial District led by Judge W. C. Davis concluded after six weeks. The next term will convene in February 2031, with Judge Davis opening the full term at Franklin on Nov. 10 to form the grand jury. He then moves to Centerville to preside over cases during five days.

85Th Judicial District W. C. Davis Davis Franklin Centerville 8. W. Dean

Daily Eagle Want Ads Offer Results Service

The Daily Eagle promotes its want ads service inviting readers to try Tom for results, highlighting availability and usefulness for local needs.

The Daily Eagle Tom

Former Bryanite Officer Serves Aboard USS Houston

Lieutenant Commander Louie H. Heubner, a Bryan native and Texas A and M graduate, is serving as supply officer on the cruiser USS Houston. He previously worked as assistant paymaster and disbursing officer in San Pedro Los Angeles Hampton Roads and aided Admiral Bird’s North Pole expedition effort. Mrs Heubner, born Helen Helick, and their three sons remain in Norfolk with ties to Brazos county.

A. L. Heubner Bryan Billy LeGrand Houston Navy U.S Woodrow Wilson Young Heubner U. S. S. Magnolia Los Angeles Cal Hampton Roads Louie H. Heubner

Texas Conference reshuffles pastors and elects supreme court measure

The Texas conference plans pastor changes across four to eight year terms and lists a dozen ministers shifting charges. It also votes on a judicial council measure to create a church Supreme Court, pending three fourths passage by all Southern Methodist conferences. Officers named include Bishop Boaz and Secretary Hotchkiss, with about 91,100 members in the conference.

Joe Z. Tower Alvin C. M. Myera Wharton L. B. Craven St. Johns Houston J. N. R. Score St. Pauls H. L. Robinson Woodland Heights A. G. Hallinquit Eustace G. H. Wilson Jacksonville H. B. Smith Carthage Texas Conference Supreme Court College of Bishops Committee On Appeals Southern Methodist Conference Boaz D. H. Hotchkiss D. E

Pool Quits Race For State Salon

El Paso October 29 Adrian Dool member of the Texas House withdrew as the Democratic nominee for re election. He gave no reason and said he had not been told by Governor Moody about a state position. Reports said he would be named to the Board of Control to succeed R B Walthall. The election board will remove his name from ballots and a write in for Joseph McGill is being organized.

EL Paso Adrian Dool Texas House of Representatives Moody Austin Pool Board of Control R. B. Walthall County Election Board Pool Joseph McGill

Notice of intention to marry filed in Texas counties

Cornelius Cooper and Nelson Petty of Robertson county, and Frank Watson and Bell Hughes, Solomon Empty and Laura McGee and Willie Davis and Annie West of Brazos county have filed notice of intention to marry with County Clerk Jess B. McGee.

Cornelius Cooper Nelson Petty Robertson County Frank Watson Bell Hughes Solomon Empty Laura McGee Willie Davis Annie West Brazos County Jess B. McGee

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