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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1935
Page
2
March weed emergence hits a 38 year low with 23 percent since October. Crystal City area reports 4.35 percent emergence. First adult cotton flea hoppers captured at College Station on March 26 signal early-season risk to central Texas cotton crops.
E. J. Jenkins of the First Methodist church of Bryan was named a delegate for Somville as the site for the district next year. The dedication of the new Richards Methodist church occurred during the conference with Bishop A. Frank Smith of Houston preaching. alternates were listed from Huntsville Bedias Waller and Chapel Hill.
The Bryan city commission issued a monthly report outlining the budget, utility plant operations, and department performances with earnings statements. Compiled from daily records in City Secretary Guy P. Bittle’s office, the document was shared with affiliated city managers via a newsletter.
Hearne dispatch notes an ordination service at Hearne led by Quin with Holy Communion and offertory music. The piece also references a later social at a Mumford plantation hosted by Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Collier for state highway engineer Gibb Gilchrist, L. W. Kemp, and Mr. and Mrs. John E. Blair.
Hearne April 12 Miss Lola Wolf senior class sponsor announced the cast for Introducing Susan, the senior class play set for April 26 at the high school auditorium. Cast includes Dick Heatherby Calvin Guynes Susan Frances Martin Buddy Chalmers Thomas Bra Wood Hillington Rofs Willie Ross Shives Violet Lillian Callum Cyclone Marsh Howard Aunt Cordelia Quackenbush Elizabeth Bride Elect of Bryan Man is given shower details follow.
An accident near Houston left Mrs. Cayce Moore of Hearne seriously hurt while Mr. Moore and other occupants escaped with minor injuries. The incident involved机动车 drivers, with alcohol alleged for the other driver. Also noted are local society items from Hearne including a Depression Bridge Club meeting and church school activities.
Hearne Rotary club members will attend the Forty-eighth Rotary District convention in Lufkin starting May 5. Secretary J. B. Creed notes the event will feature unusual entertainment and special attention for attending ladies with personal invitations sent by district chairman E. and other speakers.
At a recent Hearne school board meeting Dr. S. J. Alexander was elected president. Mesers R. E. Cornforth and F. E. Williams were chosen vice-president and secretary. Other members include H. H. Heteler J. C. Waltman F. L. Wood and L. T. Self.
Dr. J. C. Godby of Southwestern University Georgetown visited Hearne municipal plant Wednesday. He serves on the Georgetown city Commission.
April 11 in Hearne indicates the Baptist Missionary Society organized an egg shower for Buckner's Orphan Home. Egg showers are a yearly event held by churches across the state.
April 11 in Hearne reports Mrs. J. W. Guenzel of Georgetown visiting her sons J. H. and Louis Guenzel. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Vick traveled to Yoakum Wednesday due to the serious illness of Mr. Vick’s father.
T U revival opens Sunday April 21 with a mass meeting at College Avenue Baptist Church Bryan at 3 36 p m General meetings follow during the associational workers conference Thursday at 3 p m to be held at an undecided location and Sunday April 28 at 2 p m in Navasota for commencement exercises Leaders include Rev W B Breazeale Bryan director E R Bryant Navasota associate director H Yeager Iola primary leader Miss Merle Hill College Station secretary treasurer Mrs L A Singleton Bedias pianist Mrs P C McGahey Neva seta chorister and John Sidney Smith Bryan publicity director elected Friday night The plan unifies the association with outside workers assisting as needed
Texas lawmakers clash with Ickes over the Brazos watershed gas pipeline bill. The Board of Water Engineers supplies extensive data on the watershed while proponents insist the project would create 10 000 jobs and flood control. They argue most spending should stay in Texas and oppose sending gas to Detroit.
A large crowd attended the Bryan Federation of Young People's Societies at First Methodist church Sunday afternoon. The program on A New Man and a New World was presented by Methodist young people with Miss Betty Syptak presiding. The event opened with a quartet and featured speakers W A Middleton Nell Spell John W Black Jr and Pauline Patterson. Nelson Fuller federation president led the opening and announced the federation playground baseball league start at Travis school this week.
The third annual spring dairy show at Texas A and M College is planned for Saturday April 27. Sponsored by the student Kream and Kow Klub the event includes a picnic lunch dairy and creamery tour and a fitting and showing contest. Judge is Jack Shelton of Luling Foundation Farm and American Jersey Cattle Club president. Cash prizes and medals will be awarded. Klub officers include E M Neal Yoakum president W T Moon Holland vice president and H A Mustain El Paso secretary treasurer.
The First Methodist Church choir performs Redemption's Song this Sunday evening in a melodious Easter cantata. Soloists duets and trios add variety to the demanding musical setting of the Passion of Christ.
Dr Gus W Dyer political economist Vanderbilt University faculty member and renowned speaker will address the first general session of the East Texas chamber of commerce convention in Henderson on April 22. His views span education home religion agriculture and industry with a practical farming background near Nashville.
Miss Martha E. Felty and Arnold Danhaus of Brenham were married at the home of Rev. J. W. Rawls with Rev. Rawls officiating. The couple, accompanied by the bride’s mother Mrs. Felty and others, will reside in Brenham after the ceremony.
Deputy Sheriff Offa Williams and federal officers raided the John Worthington farm in Burleson County finding a still mash and whiskey. They contacted John Worthington and his brothers Percy and Jess on site. one agreed to go to Austin to post bail. The still mash and whiskey were destroyed.
Henry Steward and Miss Josephine Burrel, Manuel Herrera and Guadalupe Rogers, Harris and Bessie Mae Burrel, Essie Banks and Lula Mae Burrel obtained marriage licenses in a local civil record.
Sixteen years ago Monday the Stephan Ice and Bottling company was organized by George Stephan and Judge H G Ferguson joined later. The Bryan business group celebrates steady growth, better service, and affiliation with the national ice manufacturers association. The firm supports education with a weekly radio program at 9 p.m. on Texas stations.
The Brazos County Home Demonstration Council met at the Community Work Center in College Station. They scheduled Recreational Day for Friday April 26 at Sue Haswell Memorial Park in Bryan and Brazos County Day at the Farmers Short Course. Attendees included Mrs. S. B. Pate and other local residents.
Mrs. J. M. Caldwell and others attend the ordination of Rev. H. N. Tinker to the priesthood at St. Phillips church Hearne Friday at 11 o clock. Bishop Clinton S. Quin of Houston presided. Rev. Tinker serves as rector of Hearne and Calvert Episcopal churches and is known to Bryan residents.
The First Methodist Sunday School sent a birthday greeting shower to Oak McKenzie who is receiving treatment at Kerrville hospital. Gifts were placed in a box and shipped today by the superintendent E R Bryant to reach him on April 13.
Mr and Mrs Walter Lawless were in Bryan on Monday afternoon for an unspecified visit. The brief arrival notes Kurt as a possible companion or observer in their outing.
Standing scouts report Malcolm Smith was initiated into the Secret Scout Order Friday night at the Sue Haswell Memorial Park scout home. The ceremony followed the regular meeting and council fire, with the Indian celebration marking the honor.
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