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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1927
Page
3
El Paso reports border patrolman Thad Pippin from Bryan was killed in a shootout with Mexican liquor smugglers last night. Another patrolman, Egbert Crosset, was wounded but expected to recover. The clash occurred in Smelter Canyon along the Rio Grande.
Smugglers opened fire on two border patrol officers near the El Paso smelter district, mortally wounding Thad Pippin 87 and injuring Egbert Crossett 30 after arresting two smugglers. The battle left Pippin dead, Crossett likely to recover, and smugglers fled as reinforcements arrived. Nineteen gallons of liquor and two burros were seized. Pippin’s body was taken to Peak-Hagedon mortuary. his mother resides in Bryan, Texas.
Kurten School ended a successful year with a Friday night program attracting a large Bryan crowd. The evening featured music, readings, dialogues, and an eloquent address by Rev. J. J. Kasiski on Pauls advice to Timothy Stir up the gift of God within you. The term was led by principal Prof. Elijah Rudd with teachers Miss Alice Pearl Odom Mrs. Maggie Kelley and Miss Victoria Friedel.
Mrs. Fred L Sloop received word from her husband that Fred L Sloop Sr died April 18 in Queen City Missouri while visiting his son. He was past 78, a retired farmer, and Bryan residents extend sympathy to the family.
Bryan delegates earned top honors at the Ninth District Parent-Teacher Association meeting in Clifton. The event showcased Clifton hospitality, local talent, and civic progress, with Bryan College Station winning the 1928 convention bid. Honors included Bluebonnet Scene and scrapbook wins for College Consolidated, plus staff changes in Temple and Flatonia.
State Deputy Joseph J. Driscoll of El Paso called a meeting of Knights of Columbus district deputies in Bryan Sunday evening at St. Joseph's Parochial School. Eighteen Texas districts were represented with three state officers present and a symbolic supper served by local council members.
The colored citizens of Bryan and Brazos county plan a June 19 1927 Emancipation Day celebration marking sixty two years since emancipation. A Shiloh Baptist mass meeting elected officers Jethro Hatchett president Tim Phillips vice president I A Carter secretary Jewis Thompson assistant secretary Clarence Johnson treasurer and formed a finance committee Dr A E Thompson chair Ernest Cass Edwin Pierce. Next meeting set for April 26 at Allen Chapel A M E church inviting all colored people to attend.
The Tabor high school club girls held a one hundred percent meeting on April 20 under county demonstration agent Miss Abbie Sevier. She discussed prizes offered to club members and opportunities extended to participants.
The article notes a short course at A. and M. College and a Chamber of Commerce rally for farm boy and girls. Members present included Vella McAlily. Dell Rudasell. Annie Jane Rudasell. Mary Eliott. Annie Laurie Smith. Ruchia Cooper. Velma Holiday. Gladys Cross. Lydia Frances. Aline McWhorter. Estelle Armstrong. and Bessie Barnes.
George Griffin, a Bryan boy with a noted singing voice, has received an exciting offer from Professor Uhe, a record artist. Griffin will record in New York, with all travel and recording expenses paid, beginning soon. He and Prof Uhe plan to travel to Kansas City, Chicago, and New York for sessions, with records expected to hit the market in about a month.
Bryan High School will grant diplomas on May 20 1927 in a ceremony for a class of 46 students evenly split by gender. Louis Beard serves as class president and Superintendent Madison Hall praises the scholars with notable records this year.
Charles L. McCoy aged 70 years 2 months 17 days died Sunday morning after an extended illness. Funeral held Sunday at 3 PM at McCulloch Dansby chapel with Rev. R E Day officiating. He was born in Gates county North Carolina came to Texas 45 years ago and lived in Bryan since. Survived by widow sister Mrs Ruth Armstrong Richmond Virginia and brother Howard McCoy Portsmouth Virginia Interment Bryan City Cemetery pallbearers J G Minkert J W Barron Nev Kirwin F L Henderson Sam Freeman C A Buchanan.
Mrs. Harriette Fannie Smith aged 80 years 3 months 7 days died April 26 1927 at 7 PM at the home of her daughter Mrs. C H Mathis in Reliance after a long illness. Born in Macon county Georgia she moved to Texas in 1888 and Brazos county 39 years ago. She lived a long life of Christian service and devotion.
The funeral service for a respected matron was held at the Reliance Baptist church with Rev. Roy S. Holloman officiating. Interment followed in the Reliance country. She is survived by daughter Mrs. H Mathis and sons J Sidney Smith and Robert F Smith. Pallbearers listed. Funeral directed by Mc Culloch Dansby of Bryan.
The Extension Service Club held its April 21 meeting at Mrs. A L Smiths home with Mrs S A McMillan as joint hostess. Mrs T E Wallace led the opening prayer and Mrs C Evans reported on the Port Arthur district federation meeting. The program on Texas Wild Flowers and Birds featured Mrs R R Lancaster with wild flower pictures and plates from nature books.
The Bryan Delphian Chapter elected officers for the new year at Friday’s final meeting. President Mrs J 8 Mogford vice president Mrs G L Crawford secretary treasurer Mrs Chas Wetter advisory board Mesdames Sam E Eberstadt Sam Cavitt J L DuPuy. A breakfast at Aggieland Inn followed to honor the officers and retiring president Mrs M Francis. Funds were sought for Sue Haswel Park development.
Bryan high school defeated Brenham 10 to 6 at Allen Academy diamond. Wendt hit a solo homer for Bryan and Wilkening led the day with three singles while Dansby and Wilkening stole three bases each. Lefty Griffith fanned 11 Bryan hitters in 22 innings across recent games.
A generous cash donation brings total to 10.50 as visitors tour biology botany labs and Francis Hall museums. Departing guests praise Mrs. Francis for tireless work, marking one of the best Delphian years in Bryan.
Allen Academy lists thirty six students on the third term honor roll according to N B Allen principal. The honor roll divides into distinguished and honor students. The article notes four Bryan boys among the honorees and mentions division by category.
Four students made the distinguished list: James Aiken Salado William Ladin Houston Ben Jones Weslace and James Lee Houston. Honor students include Wesley Acord College Station William Alexander Gulf George Allen Emory Ernest Calloway Mumford Maxwell Cammack Shreveport La Courtney Cook Sherman Lunsford Cook Goose Creek Roland Dansby Bryan Robert David Livingston Alvin Dawson Waco Tom Ellis Corpus Christi Weldon Farmer Bryan James George Bryan Paul Harris Dallas Charles Hoppe Galveston Edwin Huber Dallas Sam Knox Bryan Frank Ladin Houston George Manning Houston Bus Moore Itasca Harold Morgan Houston Oliver Owens Tampico Mex Robert Pyle Fort Worth William Quartz Goose Creek Evan Radford Dallas John Rasmus en Galveston John Roach Par-
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