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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1934

Page

6

Short Course Demonstration and Rural Skills Highlight Campus Activities

Neal Douglass returns as managing editor for the Short Course at A&M College where rural demonstration work draws crowds. A chairmaker reports a year’s worth of orders. Mrs. L. Dugger from Caldwell County notes pantry storage and canning innovation with hundreds of cans stored yearly. Brazos County courthouse becomes a film backdrop in a Col ge motion picture shoot at the campus.

Neal Douglass Ustin Club Boys and Girls Daily Star L. Dugger Caldwell County

Lions Club discuss public service needs and tennis court funding

The Lions Club civic committee reports on public service topics and a plan for a charity baseball game to aid Bryan Boy Scouts. Discussion includes tennis court needs at Sue Haswell Memorial Park and funding barriers from a local park fund, with city park board member Will Park noting limited funds. Guests C. L. Benson and Will C. Stokes, former Macon Lions secretary, attend with remarks on rural committee work and local road improvements in Brazos County.

Civic Fourittee Attentio O ‘ Série Uf Meserie L. ‘la Pistole Royal Rotary Club Seou Sue Haswell Memorial Park Sankey Park City Park Board Park R. C. Franks C. L. Benson Will C. Stokes Stokes Lions Club Macon Park Jr Austin

Typewriter Yellow Second Sheets Sold by Eagle Printing

Reading reads that Eagle Printing sells typewriter yellow second sheets. The notice highlights availability for desks and offices seeking replacement sheets.

Funeral service held Sunday for Bryan Builder

August B Andersson long time Bryan builder dies at 65 after brief illness. Funeral at First Baptist Church conducted by Dr W H Andrew with choir, burial at Bryan Cemetery. Survived by widow Freda, daughter Ruth, sons A G and Arthur, three brothers and a sister. Pallbearers from Business Men's Bible Class long seated.

First Baptist Church B. Andersson Andersson W. H. Andrew Bryan Cemetery August B. Andersson Sweeden America New York State New York City Courtland Myers Ruth A. G Arthur Andersson Bryan California Business Men’s Bible Class N. A. Stewart E. E. Yeager L. P. Newton D. L. Wilson, R. R. Ellis and G. W. Orms

Crying of Child Aided Barrow to Steal Death Car

Mrs. Jesse Warren of Topeka recounts how Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker used a crying baby to distract her party as they stole the car in which they later died near Arcadia Louisiana. She towed it to Fort Worth after winning a Louisiana court fight for possession. The car had reportedly been driven 7500 miles in 26 days.

Fort Worth Clyde Barrow Bonnie Parker Arcadia Jesse Warren Topeka Kan Louisiana

Outdoor Service At First Baptist On Sunday Night

The First Baptist church held August evening services on the lawn in front of the church for the second year. Electric lights and benches formed an outdoor room with the pulpit and choir on the south entrance landing. Dr. W H Andrew preached the first of four sermons in August on The needs of a day like this. The public is invited to attend these Sunday services.

First Baptist Church W. H. Andrew Andrew

Air Crash Continued Funeral Arrangements Move

A Bryan resident and employed mechanic attended to funeral arrangements for crash victims. He accompanied the remains to Mexia and Malone for funeral services.

Bryan Mexia Malone

Browns Write Visiting in World's Oldest City

Rev and Mrs R L Brown of College Station report from Damascus in Syria during their Baptist World Alliance trip after a Mediterranean summer. They describe a five day Sea of Galilee ride and five days in Jerusalem along with visits to Bethlehem Joppa and Nazareth among other biblical sites.

R. L. Brown College Station Mediterranean Berlin Baptist World’s Alliance Damascus Syria Judea Samaria Galilee Sea of Galilee Jerusalem Palestine Garden Tomb Lydda Cairo Joppa Bethlehem Herbon Bethany Dead Sea River Jordan Jericho Bethel Jacob's Well Dotham Shunem Nazareth Mt. Cana Mt. Carmel Tiberias Capernaum Paul

Former Resident Lila McQueen Adams Burial in Bryan

News of Mrs. Lila McQueen Adams death reaches Bryan as her funeral is held at St Joseph's Catholic church with Rt. Rev. J. B. Gleissner officiating. She died August 5 in Houston at her daughter’s home and is buried in Bryan City Cemetery.

Bryan Lila McQueen Adams Eugene A. Heyck Houston J. B. Gleissner Bryan City Old Washington T. McQueen McQueen Lila McQueen Cliff A. Adams C. A. Adams Adams E. A. Heyck Jack Lewis Waco Lila Titley Dallas A. R. Cowser Catheen Blake Marie Fordtran T. B. McQueen Marlin 2. B. Earthman St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Churrch

Burglary Charge Faces Henry Dupree in Local Break-ins

Henry Dupree, a Black man, was jailed on charges of burglary and attempted burglary after breaking into the market of T. H. Franklin on Bryan Avenue and attempting to break into the home of W. B. McQueen.

Henry Dupree T. H. Franklin Bryan Avenue W. B. McQueen

Extension People Give Pointers at Amarillo School

Staff of the A and M College Extension Service will lead a demonstration school for representatives from eighteen states visiting Amarillo to study Texas canning methods Tuesday through Thursday. From College Station go Miss Mildred Horton Miss Lola Blair Miss Ruby Mashburn and R. W. Snyder. Canning plants for relief purposes started in Texas and are spreading nationwide. Participants include visitors from West Virginia Michigan North Dakota and California.

A. and M. College Extension Service Amarillo Texas College Station Mildred Horton Lola Blair Ruby Mashburn R. W. Snyder West Virginia Michigan North Dakota California

Cardboard Sheets for Sale at Eagle Printing Co

Large white cardboard sheets offered in several thicknesses by Eagle Printing Co. sizes include 223 and 28 inches, suitable for various print projects and packaging needs.

Eagle Printing Co

Relief Work Opens Monday For County Residents

About 565 county residents will start relief jobs in early August with 290 Bryan cannery workers. Projects include 60 men graveling streets next week, 60 to clean the lake at Municipal Playgrounds, 20 in a county sanitary detail, 60 in Precinct No 4 for road gravel, plus cattle buying, sewing room, and secretarial posts. Adam Kk. Johnson and C Z Crain visited Bryan after a College Station Conference.

Bryan Texas A. & M. College Adam Kk. Johnson Relief C. Z. Crain

Small to Vote For Tom Hunter in Amarlillo runoff

State Senator Clint Small of Amarillo said he would vote for Tom Hunter in the gubernatorial runoff but will take no active part in the campaign. He cited a desire for a new order of things and explained his past law enforcement focus and business-social reform aims.

Amarillo Clint Small Tom Hunter Small Hunter

Typhus in Texas Tied to Rat Infestations and Costs

Texas reports rising typhus cases linked to rats with Brill's disease as the mild form. State Health Officer Dr. John W. Brown warns fleas from sick rats transmit the illness. annual losses exceed 12 million dollars. Control hinges on rat extermination and rat proofing buildings, with aid from state and federal health agencies.

Austin Texas John W. Brown State Department of Health U. S. Department of Agriculture

Bryan Social Notes Highlight Local Residents in Texas

A Bryan column lists numerous residents visiting from Dallas, Houston, Beaumont, and Hattiesburg. It notes new baby Johnnie Joe Parker in Kilgore tied to Wilkerson Memorial clinic, and visits by families from Cuero, Cross Plains, San Angelo, and Waco with plans for shopping, business, and extended stays.

I. Maniloff Dallas Maniloff L. J. Falgeau H. C. Fricke Galveston Eugene Edge Charles Edge C. E. Parker Wilkerson Memorial Clinic Bryan Elsbeth Wipprecht Johnnie Wiley Robert John Persons Jimmy Cuero R. W. Persons Waco J. E. Blaylock Frank Martin Goliad Betty Hillyer Houston C. E. Beeson Anna Manley R. G. Williams Austin San Antonio Williams Lee J. Rountree W. M. Kelly Frank Bain Baylor University Julia Hooker Beaumont D. A. Longley Lake Charles G. J. King New Orleans Curt Oliver Rob Roberts Webb Bros J. M. Collier Beeville E. F. Parks W. B. Richards J. N. Goodwin McAllen Scott and White Hospital Goodwin A. W. Buchanan Edward John Nancy Buchanan Newton Bringhurst Howell la Salle Hotel P. S. Park, Jr Park J. B. Christian Charles Hillier Russell Carlsbad

West Texas cavern visits and local family travels

Miss Cara Sneed of the extension service at A and M College spent Sunday in Calvert with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Sneed. Mrs. Minnie McAlpine, visiting Gilmer with her son, is in Bryan with her daughter, Mrs. Coulter Smith, and family for a few days.

West Texas Cara Sneed A. and M. College Calvert Marvin Sneed Minnie McAlpine Gilmer Bryan Coulter Smith

Bedroom Contest Won by Club Girl of Kerr County

In College Station Texas on August 1 Ruby Kott of Mountain Home Kerr county won first in the 4 H Club girls improved bedroom contest. Katherine Robertson Sherman Grayson county took second and Kathryn Fisher Zephyr Brown county third. Over 250 contestants attended the banquet at A and M College with Lucille Salvato presiding.

College Station Ruby Kott Mountain Home Kerr County Katherine Robertson Sherman Grayson County Kathryn Fisher Zephyr Brown County Lucille Salvato Galveston County T. O. Walton A. and M. College Sallie Hill Eugene Butler Progressive Farmer and Southern Ruralist Extension Service Fisher Bryan and College Business and Profesional Women's Club Bess Edwards The Bernice Claytor Bryan Extension Service Club

Hunter Wins Straw Vote For Governor In Wichita County

Wichita Falls August 6 Guy Rogers secretary of the Wichita county democratic committee said a straw vote at the meeting showed 77 to 28 in favor of Tom Hunter over James V Allred. Charles I Francis conference chairman said every attendee voted 77 for Hunter and 28 for Allred. Both candidates reside in Wichita Falls.

Wichita Falls Guy Rogers Wichita County Democratic Committee Tom Hunter James V. Allred Charles I. Francis Hunter Allred

Pair Granted Marriage License by County Clerk

Gabriel Peralez and Soledad Perez have been granted a marriage license by County Clerk Clyde Goen.

Gabriel Peralez Soledad Perez Clyde Goen

Texas colleges to provide one eighth student jobs this winter

Texas colleges and universities will offer jobs to one eighth of their winter enrollments, paying about 15 dollars a month from September to June. At the University of Texas roughly 700 students may gain part time work, with funds also supporting extension, adult education, recreation, and other programs.

Texas E. A. Baugh Texas Relief Commission University of Texas

A J Albert Buchanan Seeks August Run Off Victory

A political appeal from A Albert Buchanan thanks precinct 4 voters for backing him in the Democratic primary with a 135 plurality over J T McGee and invites continued support for the August 25 run off to become Justice of the Peace. Buchanan notes Bryan Eagle results show 615 for Buchanan and 480 for McGee.

Justice of the Peace Bryan Eagle A.des (Albert) Buchanan J. T. McGee Buchanan

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M.F.C Brazos County Court House Hollywood Colge Eagle Printing Company Eagie Printing Company Nutone Barrow First Baptist Radio Sale Philco Allan Kraft Western Union County A. J.albert Buchanan Pol. Adv Raymond P. Todd the Manhattan Main Bryan’s Tremont Bldg Star Brand
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