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Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1936

Page

2

Pneumonia claims Hearne high school honor pupil

Winnilfred English, 15, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jim English, dies from pneumonia at St Joseph's hospital Bryan. A Hearne High School honor student and popular pupil, she was born Feb 25 1921 in Marlin and moved to Hearne in 1926. Services held at the English home with Rev T W Moore officiating. Active pallbearers listed. Survived by parents, a brother James Norman English and twin sister Ouidin English.

Hearne Winnilfred English Jim English Winnilfred St. Joseph's Hospital Bryan Hearne High School Miss English Marlin East Hearne T. Walter Moore Methodist Church E. H. Heartfield Bill Cunningham Joe Brown Wilson Duke Beasley Wilson Brock Phillip Reagan Hiram Franklin Honarse Nowell Astwell Volney Stubbs Burdette Hetzler Winston Sanders Winifred Sanders Demetre Palmes James Norman English Ouidin English

Hearne High School Trio Broadcasts From Mineral Wells

Hearne residents enjoyed a Wednesday broadcast from Mineral Wells by the Hearne high school trio directed by Euel Porter. The group has previously aired from multiple Texas stations and earned favorable comments. Members are Misses Leola Barrow Willie Mae Pack and Nixie Stephens.

Hearne Mineral Wells Hearne High School Euel Porter Texas Leola Barrow Willie Mae Pack Nixie Stephens

Hit and run driver damages Greenberg car on Bryan highway

C H Greenberg a local dry goods merchant reported to officers that his automobile was badly damaged Tuesday night on the Bryan highway when a hit and run driver attempted to pass and struck the left side ripping off fenders wheels and damaging the body. He escaped with only minor injuries.

Greenberg C. H. Greenberg Wenesday Bryan Highway

Eastern Star Meeting Held Wednesday Night at Masonic Building

Members of the Eastern Star gathered for a regular business meeting at the Masonic Building on Wednesday night in Jherene. Worthy Matron Mrs. Sisson presided and the group adjourned to the home of J. E. Stephens for social hour with forty two attendees. Hostesses Mrs. L. Borough and others served salad, sandwiches, cookies, pickles, tea to a long list of members and guests.

Eastern Star Masonic Zie Sisson Pretter J. E. Stephens Oliver I. D. Hall J. M. Dorrell J. P. Broughton Jah Brown E. W. Luke Ann W. S. Hoyt, Jr Karl G George B. Palmos M. M. Mel Ruth Weekter C Ely

City Park Board asks for names for Potts Park board

Hearne city officials led by W H Ely seek two members from each organization to join the Potts Park board as part of a city ordinance. Organizations invited include Shakespeare club Music Lover's club Parent-Teachers Association Rotary club Chamber of Commerce and Young Men's Civic Association. The effort stems from South Pacific Railroad Company funding and citizen support to create a park recreation site.

Music Lover’s Club Parent-Teachers Association Rotary Club Chamber of Commerce Young Men's Civic Association Mhe Potts Park

Hearne Women in Treatment and Local Social Event

Mrs. Oscar Lusk was taken to a Temple hospital Wednesday with pneumonia and is in critical condition. Mrs. L. A. Nunley underwent a threat operation in Marlin hospital, while W. T. Dillard returned home after treatment there. In Hearne, Mrs. D. C. Weston hosted a bridge tournament with proceeds to the Shakespeare Club, six tables in her home and prizes and refreshments provided.

Hearne Temple Marlin Oscar Lusk D. C. Weston Shakespeare Club Weston P. B. Hall

Hearne Ladies Attend Missionary Meeting in Jacksonville

Mrs. F. W. C. Karney and Mrs. T. Walter Moore attended the Methodist Missionary meeting in Jacksonville on Tuesday and Wednesday. Mrs. Kar G. Orts is visiting relatives in Houston this week.

F. W. C. Karney T. Walter Moore Jacksonville Kar G. Orts Houston

Hearne Lowers Water Rates for Summer Season

Hearne city council approved a summer water rate for Municipal Plant customers. The charge after 5000 gallons drops from 20 cents to 10 cents per thousand, with a $1 minimum and allowances up to 8000 gallons. The rate runs from March 25 meter reads through September for domestic and commercial users. The town touts abundant supply from a new 1500 foot well supplementing a 700 foot main.

Hearne

Hearne Track Team Prepares for Regional Meet in Huntsville

Hearne high school's district champion track team under coaches Louis Cochran and J C Rogers will travel to Huntsville for the regional meet April 24 and 25. Attending runners include Wilson Brock Joe Brown Wilson Joe Ray Wood Billy Fleetwood Joe Roy Wilson Burdette Hetzler Phillip Reagan Duke Beasley Gerald Summerlin Demetre Palmos and Harold Rose.

Hearne Louis Cochran J. C. Rogers College Station Huntsville Wilson Brock Joe Brown Wilson Joe Ray Wood Billy Fleetwood Joe Roy Wilson Burdette Hetzler Phillip Reagan Duke Beasley Gerald Summerlin Demetre Palmos Harold Rose

Centennial official speaks to Hearne Rotary and high school

C H Plattenburg of Dallas, assistant director of the Texas Centennial, addressed Hearne Rotary Club during their luncheon and spoke to Hearne High School students in chapel exercises. Young Men's Civic Association held a barbecue and picnic at Bella Cole Park with F L Wood, Robert H Moss, and J H Fox in charge of arrangements. event drew good attendance.

Hearne C. H. Plattenburg Dallas Texas Hearne Rotary Club Mr. Plattenburg L. D. Williams Young Men's Civic Association Bella Cole Highway 6 F. L. Wood Robert H. Moss J. H. Fox

Benefit Party for Shakespeare Club Held at Beaumont Home

Mrs H D Beaumont and Mrs Fred A Klapper hosted a forty two and monotony party at the Beaumont residence to raise funds for the Shakespeare Club. High score prizes went to Mrs Osborne in forty two and W H Bivin in monotogy. Hosts and guests enjoyed lemonade sandwiches nuts and other dainties.

Shakespeare Club Beaumont Hearne H. D. Beaumont Fred A. Klapper W. A. McNeel George B. Palmes and Mes W. H. Bivin R. E. Cornforth J. T

Hearne Notes and Obituary of G H Albers

Mrs Robert C Allen visits in Corpus Christi for Annie Morgan and George Farenthold wedding. G H Albers former Hearne banker dies in San Antonio after weeks of illness. Funeral at Heartfield Home 1 p m Sunday with Masonic service. burial arrives via Missouri Pacific. Survived by wife and son Mitchell Albers of San Antonio.

Hearne Robert C. Allen Carpus Christi Annie Morgan George Farenthold San Antonio G. H. Albers Heartfield Missouri Pacific Railroad Masonic Order Mr. Albers Mitchell Albers

Hearne FFA Chapter Holds Annual Father and Son Banquet

The Hearne Chapter of the Future Farmers of America held its annual Father and Son Banquet at the high school. Roses and season flowers decorated the venue and the meal was prepared by the Parent Teachers Association. Fathers of FFA members used the gathering to meet and learn about the FFA work.

Hearne F.F.A Hearne Future Farmers of America Parent-Teachers Association F.P.A F.F.A

Hearne Builder Injured In Scaffold Collapse

Floy Saxon, plumber for Allen Hardware Company, sustained two broken ribs when a scaffold collapsed at the new theater under construction. He was treated locally and will remain home for several days. Building permits in Hearne from April 1 1935 to March 1 1936 totaled 49789.61 mostly for homes, with one new business building.

Hearne W. A. Wilkerson

Local Visitors Stop in Hearne for Weekend

F F Hoefer of Austin and family motor to Hearne for a visit with Fay Jr. and Mrs. Hoefer. Mrs. Jackie Silverman spends the weekend with Rev and Mrs Sam Highsmith of Taft. Albert Thompson and wife of Woodville visit with Brady and Reed households. Lucien Reed of Cameron visits in the Reed home.

Hearne F. F. Hoefer of Austin Jakie Silverman Sam Highsmith Taft Albert Thompson Woodville A. B. Brady E. M. Brady Lucien Reed Cameron Mrs P. A. Reed

Hearne Softball League Opens May Under New Rules

Hearne's City Softball League begins the first Monday in May at Wood Field. Teams may roster fifteen players with five aged 30 or older and ten under 30. three players aged 30 must be in the lineup at all times. The four-man committee F L Wood R E Cornforth E W Luke and Harry Boyles will rule on protests. Admission supports the High School Athletic Association.

Hearne Hearne Chamber of Commerce Wood Field F. L. Wood R. E. Cornforth E. W. Luke Harry Boyles High School Athletic Association

Chairmen Named By President of Hearne C of C

Hearne Chamber of Commerce names committee chairs led by O H McCollum including Agriculture A B Brady Athletic Meyer Abrams Centennial F G Blake Civic development W M Boguskie Education J C Waltman Entertainment B W Harper Fire Prevention R W Marshall Highway J G Philen Industrial J P Allen Legislative and Resolution H W Cummings Membership and Finance S J Alexander Publicity and Advertising A W Klement Solicitation control and vigilance C L Dillard Trade extension W S Hoyt Jr Mrs Robert C Allen elected second vice president of the Fourth District of the Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs at Temple meeting Hearne Shakespeare Club wins district honors Mayor W H Ely appoints A B Brady J W Horlock J T Hamilton to 1936 Board of Tax Equalization Delegation from Hearne joins others in Austin to push designation and extension of Highway 69 led by R W Miller Bartlett president of the Highway 69 Association and W D Blackstone of

H. W. Cummings S. J. Alexander A. W. Klement C. L. Dillard W. 8S. Hoyt, Jr Hearne Robert C. Allen Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Temple Hearne Shakespeare Club

Hearne Leaders Lead Hearne Delegation to Wustin Trip

Hearne vice president Hearne officials W A Wilkerson Roy L Moss and J G Philen head a Hearne chamber delegation. The group traveling to Wustin includes J G Philen W D Blackstone W A Wilkerson Roy Moss F G Blake H H McCollum Mrs J H Collier of Mumford and Miss Julia Slagle secretary of the Hearne Chamber of Commerce.

Hearne W. A. Wilkerson Roy L. Moss J. G. Philen W. D. Blackstone Roy. Moss F. G. Blake

Local Visitors Orbit Hearne Over Weekend

Miss Elizabeth Sloop taught at the grade school and spent the weekend in Bryan with her parents the Sloops. T. F. Brashear of Austin visited Hearne over the weekend with his sister. Mattie Smith of College Station visited Mr. and Mrs. Hall and Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Paul Jones hosted guests from Houston including J. W. Tribble and Frank Hostrasser with Mrs. Ballinger and the Welches.

Hearne Elizabeth Sloop Bryan F. L. Sloop T. F. Brashear, Sr Austin Mrs. Sallie Smith Mattie Smith College Station P. B. Hall W. A. Smith Frank Hostrasser Houston R. H. Ballinger J. T. Welch Pearl Smith

Funeral service Tuesday for Mrs. C. E. Black

Mrs. Charles E. Black, 33, died Monday from pneumonia. Funeral held Tuesday at 3 pm in Hearne with Rev. C. G. Barrow officiating. She is survived by husband, son John Porter Black, parents, siblings and five brothers. Interment Norwood cemetery. pallbearers named.

Norwood Cemetery A. I. Olson W. H. Vick E. R. Knolle A. B. Cherry Jim Self M. V. Carson, Jr

Hearne Observes San Jacinto Day

Hearne observes San Jacinto Day with post office bank and all business houses closed. Flags adorn business streets and public buildings including the post office city hall and school.

Hearne San Jacinto

Hearne Episcopalians Attend Marlin Meet

Hearne residents report two church events with local ties. St Philip's delegation heads to the Northwest Convocation in Marlin on April 28 hosted by Marlin Episcopal Church. Bishop Clinton Quin will confirm candidates and Rev James DeWolfe of Houston will preach.

Hearne St. Phillip’s Episcopal Church Northwest Marlin Marlin Episcopal Church Clinton Quin Diocese of Texas James P. DeWolfe Christ Church of

Cornforth Family Visits Amid Measles Recovery

Recipients in Taylor and Georgetown amid measles recovery hosted by multiple Cornforths and Guenzels. Mr and Mrs John Cornforth and daughter Dorothy visited A E Cornforth and A B Cornforth. J H Guenzel and L T Guenzel visited L W Guenzel. R W Marshall visiting Houston households of Drew FE Allen and Brady Cole.

John Cornforth Dorothy of Taylor A. E. Cornforth A. B. Cornforth R. W. Marshall Houston Drew FE. Allen Brady Cole

Insurance Man Known In Bryan Will Retire

J. B. Fines a former Bryan resident and son of J. T. Hines, a pioneer in Bryan, will retire as general manager of the Southwestern department of the Fire Companies Adjustment Bureau on June 1. He will remain with the organization in the Southeastern department, in ill health and plan to work on his Virginia farm while keeping consulting and special adjustment duties.

J. B. Fines J. T. Hines Pioneer Bryan Southwestern Department Fire Companies Adjustment Bureau Hines Southwest Southeastern Virginia

Kemp Singers Take Second at Prairie View Meet

The Kemp high school mixed quartet from Bryan won second place at the interscholastic league meet at Prairie View College on Friday. The group includes Quanita Campbell Olivia Brown George Ransom and Cornelius Grays and is coached by Mrs. John L. Pillows.

Kemp High School Bryan Prairie View College Quanita Campbell Olivia Brown George Ransom Cornelius Grays John L. Pillows

Girl From Bryan Is BS Candidate At Belton School

Miss Ora Colson of Bryan is a candidate for a Bachelor of Science degree from Mary Hardin Baylor this spring. She majors in Business Administration and has served as an assistant in that department since completing her coursework.

Belton Ora Colson Bryan Mary Hardin-Baylor Miss Colson Proctor of

Assistance League Plans Post-Easter Charity Ball

The Young Women's Assistance League of St. Andrew's Episcopal church announced a post-Easter Charity Ball to be held Thursday night April 30 in the Knights of Columbus hall from 10 to 1. The Aggieland Orchestra will provide music and funds will aid hospitalization for indigent city and county children.

W. C. Mitchell Young Woman’s Assistance League of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Knights of Columbus Aggieland Orchestra League

Madisonville Chamber Elects Ruby Broadway Secretary

Mrs. Ruby Broadway was elected secretary of the Madisonville Chamber of Commerce to succeed J. N. Ramey who ends eight years in the post May 1. The annual banquet is scheduled for Thursday evening April 23 with directors to be elected.

Madisonville Ruby Broadway

Thrips Threaten Young Cotton In Dry Weather

Dr. F L Thomas of the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station warns that dry conditions endangering young cotton may allow thrips to cause significant injury. He notes that if rains come, flea hoppers may pose a threat, and details how thrips injure plants, delaying growth and reducing yields. Boll weevil emergence remains minimal at under one percent.

F. L. Thomas Division of Entomology Texas Agricultural Experiment Station Texas

Turner's Juno Tablets Advertised at Sam's and Roman Stores

Help Your Kidneys ad claims Turner's Juno Tablets aid functional kidney or bladder disorders and night disturbances. Stores Sam's Drug Store and Roman & Vick Drug Store offer a box with a price range from 0c to $1.00 and a guarantee.

Sam's Drug Store Roman & Vick Drug Store Turner's

HOLC Loan to Bryan Residents Totals 179 582

Home owners in Brazos county received refinancing loans from the Home Owners Loan Corporation totaling 179 582 dollars as of January 2 1936. The figure covers 82 individual loans in Bryan area. Texas loans total 101 823 418 dollars across 43 741 loans with 659 applications pending.

San Antonio Brazos County Home Owners Loan Corporation H. P. Drought National Emergency Council For Texas Texas Home Owners’ Loan Corporation

Mrs Colson Enters State Representative Race

Mrs Nall H Colson wife of the 27th district representative announces candidacy for renomination covering Grimes and Montgomery counties according to Montgomery county reports.

Nall H. Colson Grimes Montgomery Counties Montgomery County

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Hearne New S Hearne Gil Hearne High Trio City Park Board Centennial J. B. Lauterstein of T. A. Cullum Sam Mathews W. D. McCarver J. J. Hall H. S. Gray Mr. Hall Lake Charles Hearne Grade School Mae Hudson Virginia Lee Klapper Freddie Ray Wenck Dorothy Tesmer Shirley Williams Josephine Martin Wanda Rhode Alice Weeks Alice Claire Brady Dorothy Stansel C. T. Rhodes, Jr Mavis Buchanan Joy McReynolds Virginia Lee Probst Pauline Threadgill Billy Barrow David Self Gene Pippin Lawrence Farrar Bobbie Henry Mickie Murphy Mary Pauline Waltman Etta Marie Barrow Dorothy Melton Dorothy Chatmas Mattie Lowe Rosson Martha Alice Gray Mary Jo Wilkerson Mavis Alexander Frances Blackstone Sarah Cotropia Nowell Maxwell Ida Ola Greenwood Nixie A. V. “Ward” Anderson Anderson J. B. Payne Workman Hearne C. OF W. H. Ely J. W. Horlock J.T. Hamilton Hiway Board C. E. Black Pat Burney Hall Pat Burney Smith Highway 43 Jimmie Ray Harper Roy Lewis Moss Billy Morrow Burney Roy Larkin Henry DeWitt Waltman James Perkins Wallace Wilkerson Fay Hoefer Mabel Hall Norman McCarver, Jr Hearne Episcopalians Alice Alexander University of Texas J. H. Guenzel L. T. Guenzel VIVA Figuers Beauty Salon J. B. Hines Prairie View Belton School Madisonville C.C Ford Plymouth North Main Street Boot Shop, Inc Steve Panos Fannin Lone Star Optical CO Main Nuru Houston Hat CO Prairie Ave Prairie HOLC Colson Ben Mundein Ina Lee
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