Tabor School Opens as Community Dinners and Plans Loom
A large audience attends the Tabor school opening on September 20 with Superintendent R. L. Hewett presiding. The event includes speeches by W. S. Barron and S. C. Hoyle, a new two column home news idea for The Bryan Weekly Eagle, and praise for teachers and patrons. F. K. Sombra sinks a 300 foot well to provide water for students, aiding health and sanitation efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabor
R. L. Hewett
A. W. Buchanan
W. S. Barron
S. C. Hoyle
Prof. Hewett
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Tabor High School
Lee J. Rountree
Hewett
R. L. Hewettt
Dave Bunting
Noriie Brown
Winnie Harris
Inez Stockton
Walter Armstrong
W. H. Benbow
Lynn Sample
J. L. Sample
J. S. Smith
Jno. Moore
John Barnes
Jim Francis
Bond Francis
Joe Locke
Arch Robinson
J. K. Pressnal
Mary Locke
Monroe Hunnicutt Dead Buried in Bryan Cemetery
Monroe Trant Hunnicutt 22 died after a mine accident in Mona Goola Pennsylvania. He played for Bryan high football in 1924 25 and was loved for his sportsmanship. The body shipped from Pennsylvania and funeral services will be held at his father G H Hunnicutt's home with interment in Bryan city cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Hunnicutt
Hunnicutt
Monroe Trant Hunnicutt
Monagoula
Bryan High
Pensylvania
Bryan
Bryan City Cemetery
A and M Consolidated P T A Annual Faculty Reception
The A and M Consolidated Parent Teacher Association sets Thursday September 29 as the date for its annual reception honoring the school faculty. All patrons of the Consolidated school are invited to attend and greet the teachers as program details and invitations are distributed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. and M. Consolidated
Parent-Teacher Association
Consolidated School
I-A
Flapper Grandmother Delights Palace Theatre Audience
The first home talent show of the year in Bryan featured theFlapper Grandmother at the Palace Opera House. Miss Gussie Ballerstedt led the cast with strong dramatic skill while Belinda Spriggens and Dr. Joy provided lively performances. The production benefited DeMolays and Rainbow Girls and received praise for cast, direction by Grace McMurray, and Nedbalek orchestra. Curtain talks credited Mrs. M. R. Bentley and W. J. Bentley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan High School
Palace Opera House
de- Molays
Rainbow Girls
Paris
Belinda Spriggens
Europe
Florida
Belinda
Clara Bow
Ruth Elder
Dr. Joy
Gussie Ballerstedt
Ralphana Searcy
The
Post Oaks
Kathleen Bullard
Mat Spriggens
Elizabeth Holt
Lena Spriggens
Albert Hanneman
Wesley Bentley
Heber Stewart
W. J. Bentley
Jimmie Swift
Joe Jeff Danforth
Reed McDonald
Ervin McElroy
Coulter Hoppess
Marjorie Cavitt
Misses Ruth Johnson
Gussie Odom
Ellis Ballerstedt
Ruth Smith
Mary Martha Black
Lalla Dean Randolph
Jane Cavitt
Bess Maude McGee
Margaret Benson
Dorothy Davis
Maurine, Williamson
Elizabeth Ann Bradley
Louise Dyer
Robaline Smith
Patience Chance
Johnnie Mae Wiley
Mary Louise Jones
Dorcas Higgs
Bonnie Mary Neeley
Mary Elizabeth Hall
Sally Cummings
Jo Ann McCullough
Alice Sue Roman
Jo Jenne Davis
M. R. Bentley
A. and M. College
Fire Prevention Week Plans And Singing Convention In Bryan
Chamber of Commerce discusses October fire prevention week to reduce hazards and lower fire insurance rates. A subcommittee led by C R Gardner handles events. Bryan hosts a singing convention with a special citizens committee. Endorsements sought for W A McGee bus line. Mother Rose reports Villa Maria Academy attendance at a high year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber Commerce
Bryan
Chamber of Commerce
George A. Adams
C. R. Gardner
Adams
District 8
State Association
Houston
W. A. McGee
Green Diamond
Chamber
Railroad Commission
Marlin
Lee J. Rountree
W. H. Cole
Wilson Bradley
Tyler Haswell
R. W. Howell
LaSalle Hotel
J. Webb Howell
Allen Academy
A. and M. College
John M. Lawrence
W. I. McCulloch
J. D. Martin
J. Bryan Miller
Mrs
M. F. Vitopil
Public School At A. and M. Opened With 324 Enrollees
The A and M Consolidated school opened with 324 students: 184 boys and 140 girls. Thirty five pupils attended the Wellborn unit. Instructional distribution was even except first and second grades being congested. Students returned to class well and patrons visited on opening day September 19.
Babies to headline West Texas All-Exposition displays
San Angelo reports that hundreds of thousands of dollars will be shown in exhibits at the All-West Texas Exposition. The focus is on babies rather than radium or diamonds, a centerpiece for West Texas homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Angelo
West Texas
May Form One Big Conservation Area
Col. D. C. Giddings of Brenham chairs a Brazos River Conserva tion and Reclamation Association meeting at the Driskill Hotel in Austin on Sept 26 to discuss a plan for a single Conservation and Reclamation district for the Brazos. The State Board of Water Engineers will hear on the same day several irrigation water applications from lower reaches while the Brazos Association urges withholding grants to entities not contributing fairly to flood prevention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
D. C. Giddings
Brenham
Brazos River Conservation and Reclamation Association
Driskill Hotel
Austin
State Board of Water Engineers
Brazos Association
Brazos Cattle Send Bulls to Madisonville for Circle
County Agent DePuy selected four young Jersey bulls from Carl Wipprecht herd and shipped them to Madisonville to form the first bull circle of thoroughbred cattle in the county. He aims to place sixteen more bulls in the next six months as Brazos County cattle gain wide renown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DePuy
Madison County
Jersey
Carl Wipprecht
Madisonville
Brazos County
Woman's Missionary Union Elect Officers at College Ave Church
The Woman's Missionary Union of the College Avenue Baptist Church elected new officers for the church year starting October 1. Leaders chosen are Mrs. R. B. Grant president, Mrs. Locke McNeeley vice president, Mrs. J. L. Reese secretary, Mrs. W. S. Barron treasurer, Mrs. Gee. F. Lee Sunbeam leader, and Mrs. W. A. Whitley assistant Sunbeam leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Missionary Union of
College Avenue Baptist Church
R. B. Grant
Locke McNeeley
J. L. Reese
W. S. Barron
Gee.f. Lee
Sunbeam
W. A. Whitley
Petit Jury List For Second Week Court
A list of jurors is published for the second week of district court beginning Monday September 26. Names include Ben Powers Sam Foster R L Fearn R R Ball Chas Merka E A Keller M G Nall W F Meads J R Tatman and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Powers
Sam Foster
R. L. Fearn
R. R. Ball
Chas. Merka
E. A. Keller
M. G. Nall
W. F. Meads
J. R. Tatman
W. P. Kelley
Lloyd Smith
Ed Putz
F. C. Herling
D. L. Peters
J. B. Christian
Lock McNeeley
Leo H. Daniels
T. B. Robinson
J. Walter Smith
T. B. Goodman
Otto Plagens
W. M. Holligan
J. W. Hawthorne
Frank Operstein
M. E. Wallace
Jack Dimmittier
I. B. Todd
J. H. Morehead
M. M. Erskine
F. B. Sample
Joe Bond
A. J. Murray
J. W. Moody
August Straub
S. I. Dowling
E. J. Reymond
Park Board Plans Singing Convention At Sue Haswell Park
Brazos County Singing Convention planned for Sunday October 2 at Sue Haswell Memorial Park. Concessions managed by the board with a committee led by Mrs. W D Lawrence. City Commission asked to bar skating by children to prevent building damage. An entertainment event the Friday night before the convention will raise funds for the park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Board
Brazos County
Sue Haswell
W. S. Howell
J. M. Gordon
W. D. Lawrence
M. F. Vitopil
I. E. Warren
J. Bryan Miller
Edge Brazos County Farmer Advocates Diversification
F Martin of Edge visited the Eagle office today and outlined his diversified farming. He planted 33 acres to cotton this year, has seven bales with more to pick, grows feed crops like sorghum, runs a garden, keeps chickens, eggs, milk, butter, and raises beef and pork with an on site orchard for family use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Martin
Edge
Bryan
Eagle
Martin
Brazos County
West Side P T A Hosts Successful Tag Day
The West Side Parent-Teachers Association held a tag sale on Thursday and earned about $40. President Mrs Frank Ripper and volunteers thank the public for support and generosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side Parent Teachers Association
West Side
Parent-Teachers’ Association
Frank Ripper
Howell Lumber Company Fair Set for October Twenty Ninth
The Howell Lumber Company of Bryan announces its annual fair will be held October 29 with exhibits arranged October 28. A prize list worth hundreds of dollars is being prepared for top community exhibit counts and other features. A and M College Extension Service judges will evaluate exhibits and speakers from the college will discuss agricultural topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howell Lumber Company
Bryan
W. S. Howell
M. College
Extension Service Department
A. and
Golden Rule Farm Still Leads Egg Contest
The Golden Rule Poultry Farm of Bryan owned by Mr and Mrs V J Boriskie remains first in the tenth month of the annual egg laying contest with a high score of 252 eggs. L C Beall of Vashon Washington is second with 251 eggs. The farm ranks third in the Barred Plymouth Rocks race and tenth in the highest contest pens to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Rule Poultry Farm
Bryan
V. J. Boriskie
L. C. Beall
Vashon
Washington
Mrs. Mable Castle Returns From Alaska Tour
Mrs. Mable Castle, a Bry an tourist, returns from Alaska after seeing the Aurora Borealis. Her journey, via St Paul Minneapolis and Canada, included a ship grounded in fog, a train wreck, and a suicide witnessed in Canada. She praises Alaska’s scenery and cool air requiring woolen wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Castle
Bryan
Alaska
Canada
Blackleg Found Among Fine Cattle In Brazos County
County agent treated cattle at the Rosier farm in the Wixon area for black leg marking the first local outbreak in years. Officials urge vigilant monitoring and prompt disposal of carcasses by burning while vaccinating all cattle under two years old to prevent spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
C. L. Beason
Rosier
Wixon
Benson
Corpus Christi man finds cage of white rats on doorstep
A Corpus Christi resident discovers a cage containing white rats left on his front step. Authorities investigate potential animal welfare concerns and source of the package remains unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corpus Christi
Delinquent Taxes and Rural Schools Mark Busy County
County tax collector J M Ferguson works overtime on delinquencies as the county receives free state text books for rural schools to be distributed soon. Marriage license activity slows while district court in Bryan prepares for a busy session. Millican rural school opens with a $2,600 building and teachers C R Saxon Lily Crenshaw and Mary Morgan oversee four rooms and shared duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Ferguson
Mr. Ferguson
Commissioners Court of
Brazos County
Bryan
Millican
Reliance
C. R. Saxon
Lily Crenshaw
Mary Morgan
New Principals Appointed at Tabor and Edge Schools
Brazos county rural schools appoint two new principals. Robert L. Hewett will lead Tabor School and comes from the University of Texas. Harvey Petry becomes principal at Edge School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabor
Harvey
Smetana
Woodville
Emma Griffith
Millican
Brazos County
Robert Ll. Hewett
Harvey Petry
Edge
Mr. Hewett
The
University of Texas
Steep Hollow School Reopens With Same Staff
Steep Hollow records the school opening on September 19 with all teachers returning. Rev. G A Foster preached at the Baptist church last Sunday morning and evening as part of regular duties. Mr and Mrs R E Jones and daughter Pauline of Bryan visited Mr and Mrs B A Risinger and Essie Shealey of Reliance were guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steep Hollow
G. A. Foster
the Baptist Church
R. E. Jones
Pauline
Bryan
Brittian Risinger
Louise
Essie Shealey
Reliance
B. A. Risinger
Local Notes and Attendances Around Bryan This Week
Sunday report highlights Mr. Risinger building a new bungalow not yet finished. William Powers, ill July 4, is now able to sit up. Students Gladys Bullock Irwin Powers and Alton Risinger attend Bryan high. Several families from Rock Prairie Wellborn and Bryan attend church. Mrs. Stockton Miss Dora Lindsey and Jack Jones family move to Bryan from Houston. Iris Bullock heads to Canyon for studies. Velma Moody guest with Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Hensaring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Risinger
William Powers
C. P. Powers
Gladys Bullock
Irwin Powers
Alton Risinger
Bryan High
Velmer Wilson
Everette Wilson
Rock Prairie
Rey
J. W. Handy
Stockton
Dora Lindsey
Jack Jones
Marjorie
Bryan
Jones
Houston
Iris Bullock
Canyon
Velma Moody
Piedmont
T. A. Hensarling
For Sale or Rent: 106 Acre Farm on Kurten Road
J Webb Howell lists a 106 acre farm on Wixon Creek Kurten Road for sale or rent. Details and contact information not fully shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wixon Creek
Kurten Road
J. Webb Howell
Also Mentioned on This Page
Monroe Hunnicutt
Bryan Cemetery
A. & M. Consolidated
Palace Theatre
Woman’s Missionary Union of College Ave. Baptist Church Elect
Eagle Office
Howell Fair
Golden Rule Farm
Mrs. Mable Castle
Victor and
Brunswick
Talking Machines
Atwater Kent and
R. C. A. Radios
Royal, Corona and
Remington Portable Typewriters
Haswell’s Book Store
Bryan, Texas
Court House
A. S. McSwain
District Court
W. C. Davis
Division Highway Engineer
Ruby Buchanan
Kurten
Bowman
iIt
WM. Orsak
Prop
Beverly
Edge Dry Goods CO
Texas
J. Kaplan & Co
Parker-Astin Hardware Company of
Parker- Astin
Hardware Company
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