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Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1930

Page

2

Rural electrification conference opens at A and M College

The two and a half day program at College Station begins with a morning session and registration at 9. About 1100 power company representatives and rural electricity supporters are expected. Sessions cover farm home equipment refrigeration sanitation milk handling and irrigation with speakers from University of California Southwest utilities and Texas A and M. The program includes exhibits open daily and a Friday banquet with President Walton and Dempster MacMurphy.

College Station Agricultural Engineering Department A. and M. College of Texan Dan Scoates Astoral E. J. Kyle School of Agricu Joy A. White West Texas Utilities Pany Abilene Rural Lines Committee Southwest Geographic Division National Electric Light Association Southwest Ben D. Moses University of California A. L. Darnell Department of Dairy Husbandry Dean F.C. Bolton School of Engineering Lucile Wilroy Southwestern Gas and Electric Company Shreveport F. E. Martin P. M. Bratten Secates Farm Machinery Lab Bryan A. B. Conner Texas Agricultural Experiment Station F. W. Hoepfner Nueces County Jack Shelton Luling Foundation Frank P. Holland Texas Feeder- Breeder Association Dallas F. R. Jones A. Allison Department of Agricultural Engineering D. H W. F. Munnerlyn Poultry Husbandry J. Sherwood F. C. Bolton T. O. Walton Dempster MacMurphy Middle-West Utilities Company Chicago Walton Texas Committee A. and M. College Texas Technological College The Power Companies Farmers of Texas MacMurphy Aggieland Orchestra Electrical Engineering Department Henderson H. P. Smith D. L. Weddington Extension Service J. D. Martin Parker-Astin ‘Hardware Company John W. Carenter Texas Power and Light Company C. B. Martin

Reception for Bride-to-Be Miss Sims at McInnis Home

A large array of friends gathered at the East 29th Street residence of Mesdames L L McInnis and Lila Graham Bryan to honor Miss Pattis Sims of Hillsboro and the upcoming November 11 wedding to Lieut James Presnall Newberry at St Andrew’s Episcopal. The afternoon event featured autumn decor with bronze yellow mums autumn leaves and fruit centerpieces. Guests were welcomed by a cadre of hostesses and assistants with Aggie serenaders providing music during the hour.

Pattis Sims James Presnall Newberry St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Mesdames L. L. McInnis Lila Graham Bryan Malcomb McInnis Lilla Graham Bryan McInnis East 29Th Street Aggie Malcolm McInnis Mae Wilson E. J. Kyle A. Benbow C. B. Campbell Robert Stiles London England Gertrude Sims Lyman Reed Ethyl Walton Lois Smith Hillsboro Melnnis Milton W. Sims Jr M. W. Sims A. McKenzie Mesdames B. A. Sims T. C. Walton A. F. Wilson Mesd Douglas Howell Frank Seale Mary Jones Alta Williams Julia Ball Miss Sims

Thrift Bank Deposits Grow at Bryan Schools

The Travis school in Bryan reports 17 depositors with 1341.15 in Fidelity Finance Company deposits as the P T A Thrift Bank earns praise from officials. The program spreads to Bowie school this year with pass books and ledgers arriving for soon start of deposits.

Thrift Bank Bryan Travis School of Fidelity Finance Company J. Vernon Brown Travis P.T. A. Thrift Bank Thrift Bowie

Negroes confess to burglary of store near Zak

Full confession reveals a night raid on the Charles Locke store at Zak on October 22. Three men Pratt Koontz Clarence Taylor and James Darton were arrested by Sheriff J H Reed and charged with burglary after two or three suspects admitted their roles and divisions of $24. Henry Koontz aided the roundup.

Charles Locke A. Zak J. H. Reed Pratt Koontz Clarence Taylor Janes Darton Reece Henry Koontz Koontz Reed Brazos County

Editors Meet Invited to Bryan for 1931 Gathering

Managing editors of Texas newspapers will convene in Lubbock November 22 to 24 and Bryan is invited to host the 1931 meeting. Bryan Chamber of Commerce official Mrs. Lee J. Rountree was authorized to extend the invitation. Plans also include cannery proposals, turkey canning school, and road projects for the city and county.

Texas Lubbock Bryan Lee J. Rountree Bryan and Brazos County Newton-Wallace C. L. Benton Merth N. B. Allen R. V. Armstrong W. F. Gelber Wilson Bradley J. S. Caldwell F. L. Cavitt W. J. Coulter Mit Dansby W. K. Gibbs Tyler Haswell W. S. Higgs J. D. Martin W. C. Mitchell John M. Lawrence Jr M. L. Parker H. H. Williamson R. G. Williams

Hearne Shakespeare Club Names Delegates for State Meeting

Hearne Texas Mrs. G. D. Martin was elected delegate with Mrs. C. V. Easterwood as alternate at a Hearne Shakespeare Club meeting, to attend the State Federation Club meeting in Houston in November.

Hearne G. D. Martin C. V. Easterwood Hearne Shakespeare Club State Federation Club Houston

Eagle wanted column may have just the article you wish to buy

A brief classified item notes a column of interest in the Eagle newspaper, suggesting readers may find the exact article they want to purchase. It highlights the column as a potential match for a desired read and invites inquiries.

Bryan Daily Eagle Eagle

Education seminar yields spirited talk by Dr. Mayo

A Social Science Seminar discussion on Dr. Thomas F. Mayo's paper What Is Education drew many questions and vigorous debate. Mayo argued education should release beauty in life through wisdom efficiency creative joy and sensitiveness, urging colleges to cultivate philosophers practical men artists and poets.

Thomas F. Mayo Mayo

White Guilty of Car Theft Admits Crime

Harold White a Bryan youth pleaded guilty to stealing an automobile from M. L. Parker several months ago and faced a state prison sentence with four years suspended. Otis DeHart, an accessory, was also indicted for highway robbery in Wise county and dismissed others in the case. DeHart went on trial and sheriff Geo T. Gage issued warrants.

Harold White Bryan M. L. Parker Dishis Saint State Prison White Otis DeHart Brazos County Wise County DeHart Geo. T. Gage Decatur Taylor D. Howard Bill Wright

Kurten youngster christened on Sunday

Cora Pauline daughter of Mr and Mrs Charley Schram of Kurten was christened at the Evangelical church with Rev H Barnoske officiating and godmothers Mrs Henrietta Allmendinger of Fort Worth and Miss Irma Schultze. A turkey dinner at the Schram home followed the ceremony with guests including Mr and Mrs August Schmidt and family and Rev and Mrs H Barnoske.

Cora Pauline Charley Schram Kurten Evangelical Church H. Barnoske Henrietta Allmendinger Fort Worth Irma Schultze Richard Uthech Cleveland

Personal mentions roll through Bryan in social notes

Bryan residents host friends from Galveston Austin Houston and Conroe with weekend visits and weather notes. Officials and educators gather for Midland Lackey field dedication as local life stays active through travel prayers and church events.

Appeal Notice In Negro Killing Case

Judge Davis overruled a motion for a new trial in the case of Sherman Lamar, a negro sentenced to 5 years for the fatal shooting of Lee Gaitor. Lamar gave notice of appeal after the ruling. The trial revealed a dispute over a phonograph, with Lamar seeking Gaitor for hours before the highway encounter near Tabor.

W. C. Davis J. G. Minkert Sherman Lamar Lee Gaitor

Dr John L Whorton to Preach at Bryan Church

The pulpit committee of the First Baptist church announces that Dr John L Whorton of Longview will preach at the Bryan church Sunday November 2 at both morning and evening services. The full membership and all visitors are urged to hear Dr Whorton, one of the outstanding Baptist preachers in the state.

First Baptist Church John L. Whorton Longview Bryan Church Whorton

Pecans Wanted for Best Prices by L K Faires

Wanted pecans of all kinds. How many pounds have you. Best prices offered by L K Faires at Flato, Texas.

L. K

Texas turkey grading school outlines new U.S. grades

A turkey grading school will be held in Bryan on Wednesday November 5 at 10 a.m. at the courthouse to educate farmers on the new U.S. grading system for turkeys and the price differentials. County Agent C L Benson Hattie Demonstration Agent Miss Lucy Givens and others organize with Allen Smith assisting at his poultry plant for demonstrations.

San Angelo U. S Texas C. 1 Benson Bureau of Agricultural Economics U. S. Choice U. Ss. Commercial Bryan Court House C. L. Benson Hattie Lucy Givens Wilmer R. McCullough Bryan and Brazos County Trazos Igravets Allen Smith

Home Merchants Plan Trades Day for November 20

Reports to the board of Associated Community Builders Inc Bry an show strong local interest in Trades Day on November 20. The committee lists three registered hogs a registered cow and other gifts plus 39 full blooded chickens as a women’s prize. The American Legion Fair educational booth expanded awareness for Bryan home merchants and the group deems the event a success.

Associated Community Builders, Inc Bryan Brazos County Associated Community Builders C. S. Johnson

Remove Freckles and Discolorations Cream Ad

A cosmetic advert promotes Cestiny Special Bleach to dissolve freckles liver spots and discolorations. It claims impurities are carried off by the blood and offers a jar with a guarantee from Roman and Vick druggists.

Roman & Vick

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Mess Hall Pattie Sims Zak Bryan C.C Younger Gents Welsh Royle Willis Centenary Fish Dr. Mayo Pease Walter King Galveston Tracey Operstein George R. Branch Frances Gussie Nita George Branch, Jr Austin Branch Albert Buchanan West 24Th Street Frances Branch University of Texas Alice Rosland Conroe R. E. Day Juze Kauffman Tee Kennard Jones Mildred Calvert Aeven Allen N. R. Newton M. B. Easters Scome Kurton A. M. Huddleston San Antonio J. E. Marsh J. E. Brown Jees Cook Sebastian Wilson Sam Harrison Humble Oil Company Engleside R. H. Harrison W. W. Lackey Mary Carolyn West 28Th Street W.C. Davis Franklin W. S. Barron Mijas Jimmerson _ Herigesson DR. Whorton Turkey Home Merchants Les
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