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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1936

Page

7

Connally fights to shield Texas packing plants in Senate

Senator Tom Connally argues against the Copper stockyards and meat packing bill as it would bar a Texas El Paso plant from buying and feeding cattle for slaughter. He warns such limits would force a plant to source fat cattle elsewhere, reducing competition. The piece also notes oil policy tensions, penalties, and tax relief comparisons involving Texas.

Washington Tom Connally Texas Senate Connally el Paso New Mexico Arizona Kansas City Omaha Chicago

Fresh salad recipes and menus from Denton region

Salads should be fresh and crisp with abundant raw vegetables. Menu items include breakfast options with strawberries and eggs, lunches with ham and spinach salad, and dinners featuring Calf's Heart With Vegetables and Beef a la Shopleigh. Recipes cover Spinach Salad Cauliflower Salad Cucumbers in Oil Dressing and Sour Cream Dressing with detailed steps.

Denton

College Station Girl Heads to DAR Continental Congress

Miss La Rue Whitten, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Whitten, leaves College Station for Washington D C to attend the 45th Continental Congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She will travel via Dallas with state regent Mrs M C Turner and will be among Texas pilgrims enjoying four days of national capital sighting and a formal presentation and medal ceremony.

la Rue Whitten M. Consolidated School Texas Ruth Bryan Owens Washington, D. C Dar Miss Whitten Ed Whitten Dallas M. C. Turner D.A.R Austin L. A. Woods Dia.r

State Seeks Funds From Closed Bank Liquidation

Texas Treasurer Charley Lockhart reports progress in liquidating state funds tied to the Security Trust Company of Austin which failed in 1933. About $931,418 in bonds remain as collateral valued higher than the $542,292 balance, with bonds sold at 96 cents to par and counties' highway escrow funds released under attorney general approval.

Austin Security Trust Company of Highway Department Charley Lockhart Lockhart

Women workers praised for fine garments and quilts

The article lauds a group of women including Mrs Parker for sewing room products. Men’s work clothes, children’s outfits, and handwork such as hemstitching and smocking receive high praise. Quilts, pillows, and hooked rugs crafted by older women are noted among the excellent finished pieces.

Sewing Rooms Empower WPA Workers In Bryan

WPA workers in Bryan praise sewing rooms where women with no prior sewing experience now cut, make, and finish items. The payroll from these rooms provides a substantial weekly income and meaningful employment for many and boosts the local trade.

WPA Bryan Trade

Judge McGee Dies After Long Bryan County Service

Judge J. T. McGee long-time Bryan County resident dies leaving a wife Ella Hickman and twelve children seven sons and three daughters among survivors. He served as Church of Christ elder in Bryan and taught school earlier in life. Funeral attended by family and friends with pallbearers named J M Ferguson F L Cavitt Jack Boone John M Moore W L Sikes Will Locke.

Ella Hickman H. S. McGee Larry McGee Houston H. C Robert H R. G. McGee Bryan Jess B. McGee Centerville Paul L. McGee Thompson Lola Mary McGee S. B. Stewart Gainesville M. E. Parish Edward William McGee J. T. McGee Brazos County Church of Christ In J. M. Ferguson F. L. Cavitt Jack Boone John M. Moore W. L. Sikes Will Locke

Angel of mercy dies after long Bryan service

Mrs. Pearle Haynes Parker of Bryan died after a stroke and brief illness. Born in Tennessee, she married Jacob Parker in California and made Bryan her home. Active in First Presbyterian Church, she served as past president of the Woman’s Auxiliary and helped the needy quietly. Surviving are a sister Mrs. Frank Womack of Houston and six nephews. Pallbearers listed.

Frank Womack Wroxton Street Houston Morris Womack Charles Womack Joe Anderson Clarksville Tenn John Anderson Porter Anderson Corinth Miss Haynes Anderson California F. L. Cavitt F. Law Henderson R. B. Grant J. D. Martin Jr Jack Atkinson Elon Stuart

Brazos County Officials Map Centennial Plans and Road Bids

Brazos county boards discuss a San Felipe Centennial invitation honoring Stephen F. Austin. F L Henderson reports REA project progress and Washington forwarding. Mrs. Lee J Rountree tallies regional chamber memberships and city quota goals. Hearne Mumford road bids due April 29. Finance reports pledge growth plus fair funding and a stock show. Marshall Bullock chairs.

San Felipe Stephen F. Austin F. L. Henderson Brazos County Washington Lee J. Rountree East Texas Chamber of Commerce Rountree Highway Committee Hearne-Mumford J. Webb Howell Howell Agriculture Committee American Legion Free

Trade Extension Plans Stir Summer Business Trips

Plans for summer trade trips include an entertainment event to attract interest. The committee rejected a beauty show proposed by the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce while Dr. T. D. Brooks reports on Houston business visitors. A barbecue luncheon at College featured guests from the Society for the Promotion of Engineering Education and the Texas Section of the MAA.

Fort Worth Sankey Park State Health Board George A. Adams R. V. Armstrong T. D. Brooks S. M. Brown Marshall Bullock J. S. Caldwell E. R. Canady

Three-Cornered Moon Comedy Tested by Local Cast

Stephen F. Austin high school will host a Thursday benefit performance of Three-Cornered Moon by Gertrude Tonkonogy. The production features a local cast and Mrs. H. Brownlee directing to raise funds for Brazos County rural library. Critics praised its brisk humor and lively gags as a charming stage and film vehicle.

Gertrude Tonkonogy Stephen F. Austin Brazos County New York New York Evening Journal New York News The New York Times East H. Brownlee

Crockett Junior Legion Team Poised for Texas Honors

Bruce Layer of the Houston Post profiles Crockett American Legion junior baseball as a strong title contender. Harvey Baynes backs the club and a District tilt with Bryan is set for Crockett on April 19. The Crockett lineup features Chapman Chandler English brothers Brown Julian Wilson Thompson Roseman Daniels Bays Miller and others. Plans for bookings with Harvey Beasley are noted. Bryan’s squad trains Wednesdays at Legion grounds and at the Sue Haewell Memorial under manager L Pearson.

Crockett American Legion Bryan American Legion Crockett Bruce Layer Houston Post Chapman Chandler English Brothers Brown Julian Wilson Thompson Roseman Daniels Bays Miller Baynes Harvey Beasley Yekett Daniels English Brothers Texas Disch Bryan Legion Grounds Sue Haewell L Pearson

Bankers Called to Testify in Fraud Case

Bryan bankers including Travis B. Bryan of First National, J. Todd of Union Bank and Trust, J. Lawrence Jr of National Bank, Pat Newton of First State Bank, Charles Myers former postmaster, and J. Benson Railway Agency agent testified in El today under subpoena in the United States District Court tied to H. Bloch, living in Bryan, with Bloch previously charged in Galveston on mail fraud and released on bond.

Travis B. Bryan First National Bank J. Todd Union Bank and Trust Company J. Lawrence Jr The National Bank Pat Newton First State Bank and Trust Company Charles’ §. Myers J. Benson Railway Ee Agency United States District Court H. Bloch Bryan

Hearne High Scores Lead District Track Meet Awards

Hearne High School piled up 242 points at Kyle Field to win the District 17 meet, with 18 schools earning points. Rockdale and North Zulch trailed, while individual events honored Hearne and a slate of area schools across track, field, tennis, and rural contests including rural pentathlon and playground ball.

Hearne High School Navasota Teague Gause Bryan Snook J. H. Gerick Ad Hall Hock Klein and Ashorn Wesley Vaughn Oak Grove Bryan High Ball Krenek Curry Rockdale Summerlin Hearne Crawford Reagan Davis Cameron Darby Iola Caudle Fannin Madisonville Gilbert Ben Arnold Wood Gilpin Heath Sid Smith Travis Molly Mitchell Gay Milam County Anna Frances Smith M. Consolidated Brazos Allyne Faulkner San Gabriel Kathleen Barrington North Zuleh Madison County Ruby Lee Scott Minerva Lida Bell Bolton Plainview Grimes County Vada Mar Taylor North Zulch Winnes White Franklin Hensel A. & M. ‘Consolidated Swanson Nemir Normangee Eliis Jewetl Drgac Caldwell King’s Highway Fellowship Elliott Steele’s

District 17 Region 5 honors crown Bryan Brazos students

Winners across Brazos county in the District 17 Region 5 meet held in Bryan and College Station included Stephen F. Austin high of Bryan with multiple firsts in debating declamation and essay writing. Hearne High earned athletic honors amid strong showings by Cameron Navasota and other local schools.

Bryan College Station Brazos County Hearne Stephen F. Austin High School Robert Cole Nelson Alfred Schulman Albert Novosad Kings Highway Anna A. Thomas Stephen F. Austin Sid Smith Travis Anna Frances Smith A. & M. Consolidated School Stephen F. Austin High Ruth Neeley Ruth Thurmond Alice Langford Bryan School Huntsville Koenig Winter Cameron Navasota Zora C Rk Wilkerson Ella Bess Maygood Adele Arrington Madison County Emily Breitkrentz Hicks Burleson County Selma Thane Lynne Grove Grimes County Tyree Sneed Calvert Robertson County B. F. Teague Brenham Washington County James Jones Bedias Grimes Coun Mavis Eskew Normangee Leon County Nina Ruth Stiles Thorndale Milam County Maurice Searcy Max Lindsey Madisonville Milam Leech John Simmons Mary Carrington Marquez Lou Elsie Barkley Bed Wilma Harrington White Hall Gwendolyn Gibson George Pearl Rosberry Bald Prairie Mae Moore Margaret Johnson Stephen, F. Austin San Gabriel Johnnie Kunz Leonard Seeling George Foster Kenneth Criddle Rockdale John Andrews Helen King Hazel Dawn Nunn Katherine Cannan Hattie Bell Grimes Anna B. Thomas Ruth Rouse David Andrews

Texas History Highlights of April Milestones

A historical roundup notes events from 1834 establishing judicial districts and trial by jury, to 1843 Henry Clay’s anti annexation stance, 1883 creation of a land board for school and asylum lands, and 1918 ten mile zone law halting liquor sales to protect soldiers in Texas.

Texas Sam Houston Banks of the Brazos Harrisburg Henry Clay United States Texas State College For Women CIA

Bryan Mortician to Attend Post Graduate Embalming School

Charles F. Hillier of McCulloch Dansby company will attend the Advanced Embalming and Restorative Art program in Houston from April 27 to May 9. Prof. W. J. Collier of New York City will lead the school with Dr. Herbert L. Alexander and R. Victor Bang of Houston participating.

Charles F. Hillier McCulloch- Dansby Company Houston W. J. Collier New York City Herbert L. Alexander R. Victor Bandig

New Engraved Invitations On Display At Eagle Printing

The Eagle Printing Company showcases its latest engraved invitation designs featuring intricate borders and refined typography. Open house allows customers to preview sample suites and discuss customization options with designers.

Eagle Printing Company

County officials listed for several roles

County Attorney names A S Ware George B Butler and W R Bill Allen district clerk F T Cole Precinct 1 Raymond P Todd Precinct 2 J A Rychlik Will Conrad Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 A J Albert Buchanan listed for a Texas precinct race.

S. Ware George B. Butler W. R Bill) Allen J. A. Rychlik Will Conrad Justice of the Peace A. J Albert) Buchanan

Stop That Itching Aids Ointment Ad at Sam's Drug Store

An advertisement promotes Black Hawk Ointment from Sam's Drug Store and Cohen & Vick with a guaranteed itch relief promise. The deal highlights a one dollar price and targets athletes foot and eczema symptoms.

Sam's Drug Store Cohen & Vick

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Department of Agriculture Congress Ickes Kilgore Tyler Thomas G. Kelliher Federal Petroleum Agency No. 1 Rodessa Louisiana Judge McGee Junior Legion Crockett Strong Dean Carey T. Baccus Bryant A. & M. Consolidated Jungmichael McCullough Brock Adams Conoley Ben Arnolds Baccus Andrews Hanover Sebesta Andrues Beasley Horstmann Pole Vyault Herron Concord Stewart Milano Middleton Isbell Edmonds Hearne High Bryan Mortician Wasserman Pexas Medical Clinic & Laborator Chronicle Bidg Preston Bryan Eagle J. Alton York Grimes and Brazos Counties B. C Buck) Thomas Ralph W. Barry George P. Edge Guy Harris Frank Worsham Horace Reed Roy W. Nunn F. T. Cole Raymond P. Todd Fred A. Wehrman Sam Salvaggio Charles Merka R. Pat Patterson J. M. Moore Claude A. Buchanan R. G Buddy) Knowles Jim G. Welch Dave Jolly Boot Shop, Inc Steve Panos Fannin ST. Houston Lone Star Optical CO Main Star Blades Dept Star Blade Johnson Street Sion Brooklyn
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