Brazos County Teachers Hit Attendance Slump and Revival League Reforms
The Brazos County Teachers Association met with Superintendent Eck Smith presiding. He urged improved attendance as only 51 percent attend school, 23 percent are absentees, and 32 percent are not enrolled. The Brazos Interscholastic League was reorganized with C. E. Bobo as director general and new directors named for athletics, debate, spelling, and declamation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County Teachers’ Association
Eck Smith
Smith
Brazos County Interscholastic League
Laura Mims
Steep Hollow
P. A. Dearing
Millican
President Bizzell Praises Fire Chief Jenkins for $100 Gift
President W. B. Bizzell of A. & M. College sends a letter thanking Bryan Fire Department Chief Chas. E. Jenkins for assistance during a mess hall fire. A check for $100 is enclosed as a token of appreciation. The note notes prompt cheerful response and relief from fire hazard concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. E. Jenkins
Bryan
W. B. Bizzell
Red Cross Story Hour Draws Large Crowd at Carnegie Hall
The final Red Cross Story Hour of the vacation week drew a large, enthusiastic group of children at Carnegie Hall. Mrs. Grover C White entertained with a lively program after Mrs Maggie Barry and Mrs E Kennedy were unable to attend due to other duties and illness. A Red Cross health supervisor spoke on tooth care, hand washing, nail cleaning, and drinking water, praising the program's benefits for Bryan’s children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Carnegie Hall
Bryan
Maggie Barry
College
E. Kennedy
Teachers’ Institute
Barry
Kennedy
Grover C. White
Community
Red Cross Health Department
Health Story Hour
Allen Academy Opens September 14 in Bryan Texas
Allen Academy in Bryan Texas sets September 14 as opening day. Head Coach B H Moore arrives to shape the gridiron for a strong season with 20 veterans returning and new players from Georgia Louisiana and Texas. About forty candidates report for workouts as a hard schedule is planned for a championship bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Academy
Bryan
Texas
B. H. Moore
Georgia
Louisiana
Johnson
Thornham
Stryker
Hudspeth
Parks
House
Clemer
King
Pearson
Taylor
Stewart
Houston
Weems
Martin
Ashford
Letney
Thomas Blakeley
Armstrong
Bryan High
Brown
Blakeley
McConnell
Runnells
Garvey
French
Bendell
Beall
Garrett
Allen
Phone the Eagle No 36 job printing plea
A terse item urges readers to use the Eagle No 36 for job printing needs. It highlights reliable service and quick turnaround, appealing to local businesses and individuals seeking printed materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Eagle
Bryan Daily Scene Captures Round of Local Visits
Mr. and Mrs. Patterson visit Bryan as he takes a federal coordination post at College Station. Many locals, former Bryan officials, teachers and visitors are noted in a bustling round of arrivals, departures, and neighborhood changes.
Little Miss Simmie Wheeler Returns From Groesbeck Visit
Little Miss Simmie Wheeler daughter of Mrs C C Wheeler has returned from a pleasant visit of a relatives in Groesbeck. The brief note mentions a return from a California trip for Rand on and San cities.
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Simmie Wheeler
C. C. Wheeler
Groesbeck
Randon
California
San
Local residents listed for visits and teaching roles
Mrs Carrie Lee of North Zulch visits granddaughter and family on West 24th Street. Miss Ruth Taylor takes private teaching post at O W Parker ranch home in Rankin. Mrs B Owen moves to San Antonio to join husband. Several North Zulch residents attend a teachers institute in College Hill. Miss Louise Pipkin to study at Baylor Belton and depart Bryan Sept 25. Mrs Vesta Turner visits Houston. Mrs George Stephan and guests Amy Mater and Agnes Turner motor to Waco for a short visit. Miss Lida Belle Pipkin to teach Millican schools, leading English History and domestic science. P C Elliott of Edge and J H Reed visit Eagle office. Bert Adams and wife from Jewett visit College Road.
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Its
M. L. Hewit
Rosse
Bryan
Hewit
Mr. Hewit
Jas. W. James
James
C. L. Pouncey
American Automobile School of Dallas
L. I. DeHart
Mart
Louie Eden
S. C. Hoyle
Houston
A. G. Beard
Mission
Texas
Tom Sammon
P. C. Dishman
Fort Worth
T. E. Dishman
Charley Stuart
W. S. Stuart
Galveston
Dobes
Will S. Howell
Jacksonville
Illinois
Bryan and College
Wheelock
Teachers’ Institute
H. A. Garland
J. A. Thompson
Lena Killough
Elna Tarver
Mary Duncan
Lydia Syptak
Ella Erwin
Mary Ewing
Washinon Avenue
Robert Alford
Baby
Caldwell
Temple
David D Williamson
E. G. Townsend
Baylor College
Belton
Central Texas Teachers’ Institute
A. & M. College
Townsend
Marlin
I. N. Broadway
Smetana Road
Olive Campbell
Tehuacana
Nell Haskins
Mexia
Pearl Hughes
Wortham
C. C. Wheeler
A. and M. College
John Bennett
Elliott
Frances
McGregor
Nellie Haskins
Ollie Campbell
Neva Ross
Deta Fenner
Louise Callame
John Black
W. B. Sanders
Annie Mae Mayner
Louis Mike
A. J. Zak
Route 3
Eagle Office
North Zulch
W. P. Taylor
Texas Lee
W. F. Lee
Mary Laferre
Ruth Griffin
L. A. McGee
Emgart
Margaret Bedlhke
W. G. Williams
Barry Williams
J. A. Andrews
Frank Wittman
Austin
John Wittman
West 29Th Street
Dallas
West 28Th Street
H. P. Smith
Carrie Lee
Tom Powers
West 24Th St
Ruth Taylor
Rankin
Upton County
O. W. Parker
B. Owen
San Antonio
Owen
W. T. Taylor
W. Lafever
College
Louise Pipkin
Vesta Turner
George Stephan
Amy Mater
Waco
Agnes Turner
Lida Belle Pipkin
Millican
White Robed Knights Parade Through Mart Streets
Five hundred white robed Klansmen paraded the streets of Mart as lined crowds gathered in a wary welcome. An Associated Press report from Waco notes the turnout followed tips received by Mart residents.
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Associated Press
Waco
Mart
Marriage Licenses Issued By County Clerk This Week
County Clerk A S McSwain issued licenses last week to L H White and Gracie Lee, William Amos and Dele Norman, Robert Barrows and Alberta Hall, Tony Noto and Lena Court, Jim Thompson Jr and Viola Shannon, George Williams and Tempil Brown, Sam Kindall and Willie Powell, Urbane Williams and Hettie Franklin, Davis D Williamson and Mae Franklin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. McSwain
L. H. White
Gracie Lee
William Amos
Dele Norman
Robert Barrows
Alberta Hall
Tony Noto
Lena Court
Jim Thompson, Jr
Viola Shannon
George Williams
Tempil Brown
Sam Kindall
Willie Powell
Urbane Williams
Hettie Franklin
Davis D. Williamson
Mae Franklin
Opening of Central Texas Teachers Institute Draws 679
President W. B. Bizzell opened the fourth annual session in Guion Hall with 679 teachers from Brazos Burleson Grimes Leon Madison Robertson Freestone and Limestone. He urged focus on community life over pedantic literature and stressed thoroughness and public education funding despite legislative distrust. A program of music and motion pictures followed in the Airdome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle
College Station
Texas
W. B. Bizzell
Central
Iis
Bizzett
M. College
Bizzell
Rain Helps Grass as Kurten Sees Mixed Weather
Kurten Texas Sept 7 rain benefits the grass though stock water remains scarce amid continued dry weather allowing crop gathering. Community updates include visits, a navy veteran's recovery, a Kurten baseball win 9 to 7, a near finish for a deep test well, and Miss Rosalie Taylor to teach in Falls county rural schools.
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Kurten
Texas
Adolph Opresteney
Otto Hahn
Willie Kelly
M. B
Walter Lloyd
Reliance
Herbert Stevener
San Francisco
Henry Lenz
Houston
Mudville Tazm
Mae Roth
Frickey
Lizzie Kindt
Holubee
Henry Holubee
Anton Fridel
Verna
Frances
Victoria
Smetana
Will Metzer
E. M. Seeman
Cottonwood
Alma Lenz
Hulda Seeman
Dave Metzer
Ed Plagens
Gus Seeman
Valentine Fridel
Rosalie Taylor
Falls County
Chilton
Miss Taylor
Growth versus Life in Death for the Teacher lecture
Dr. Carter Alexander will lecture in Guion Hall at 11 tomorrow on Growth versus Life in Death for the Teacher. The talk will interest Bryan and College people and institute attendees and the program continues through the week. Tomorrow at 8 pm teachers are guests of the Bryan Chamber of Commerce at a reception in the Baptist Tabernacle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter Alexander
Guion Hall
Bryan
Bryan Chamber of Commerce
Baptist Tabernacle
Depot man forced to quit cites Tanlac recovery
Robert Waldy of Topeka says Tanlac restored his health after four years of stomach trouble and nervous indigestion. He describes weight gain, improved appetite, relief from headaches and dizziness, better sleep, renewed strength, and return to railroad work. Tanlac sold in Bryan by N A Stewart and other druggists.
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Tanlac
Robert Waldy
Gordon Street
Topeka
Kans
Rock Island
Taniac
Bryan
N. A. Stewart
Bryan HI Football Team Getting Busy
Bryan High School resumes coaching under C. B. Hudson with a veteran squad as heights high prepares for a sectional rematch at Rice Field. The team enjoyed Rotary Club support after a season-opening dinner, reflecting local anticipation for the upcoming clash between Bryan and Heights.
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Bryan HI
Houston Post
C. B. Hudson
Bryan High School
Bryan
Bryan High
Heights
Rice Field
Hudson
Rotary Club of
Fourth Anniversary Sermon at First Baptist Church
The church marks its fourth anniversary with reflections on years of labor under Dr. MO A Held. Dr. John A Held is slated to lead next Sunday's services, praised for dedication to community and inclusive outreach across races and classes.
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First Baptist Church
MO. A
John A. Held
Bryan
New Association Talked By Teachers
Brazos county teachers institute met for an hour at College with County Superintendent Eck Smith presiding. Mrs J C Nagle urged forming a County Parent-Teachers Association and steps to organize district units were approved. T B Martin of Steep Hollow was in the city for business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Teachers’ Institute
Eck Smith
J. C. Nagle
Parent-Teachers’ Association
T. B. Martin
Steep Hollow
Dean Payrear Returns From Summer Visit
Dean Payrear of A. and M. College has returned from a summer visit with relatives and friends at his old home in Orange Court House Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
A. & M. College
Orange Court House
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Brazos
Chief Jenkins
Cagle
A. & M. Teacher Institute
Atlantic City
J. Reyn
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