Bryan City set to reopen schools September 12 1927
The People's Column reports Bryan schools will start the new year September 12 1927. With about 1800 local pupils, 215 transfers raise total enrollment to just over 2000. The teachers return for institute at A and M College September 5 6 and 7 for Brazos and nearby counties.
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R’s
Bryan
B L. Durham
Bryan City Schools
West Side
East Side
Bryan Colored School
Bryan City
Teachers’ Institute For
Brazos
A. and M. College
Miss Mabel Zimmerman to Speak at First Methodist Prayer Service
Miss Zimmerman a leading Bible student will deliver the message at the prayer service tonight at Bryan's First Methodist church. Don Lee of the Portland Cement Association visited Bryan to oversee concrete work on the A and M College dormitories. Mr. and Mrs. Vitopil returned from a Houston trip highlighting Merchants Trade Week activities and local entertainments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Zimmerman
First Methodist Church
Miss Zimmerman
Don Lee
Portland Cement Association
Bryan
Lee
A. and M. College
M. F. Vitopil
Houston
Keeping Up With Bryan Tourists
Mrs. O. H. Astin visits McKinney to see her daughter Mrs. F. D. Perkins and sends cheers to Bryan friends about a delightful time. Guy P. Boyett records the National Dokey convention in Fort Worth with 20 000 attendees and a bustling Texas and Bryan scene, warning visitors not to sleep due to busy days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. H. Astin
McKinney
F. D. Perkins
Bryan
Guy P. Boyett
Fort Worth
United States
Texas
Uncle George Needham Echoes Racial Unity in Bryan
The 77 year old Black resident known as Uncle George Needham credits white neighbors and the Good Cheer Organization for his subsistence. He says white folks will always care for him and recalls working in Bryan for over 50 years. He mentions Brown Mule chewing tobacco as part of his daily needs and speaks of old slave days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
George Needham
George
Good Cheer Organization
Arkansas River Floods Threaten Pine Bluff Region
Flood waters from the Arkansas River breach levees 40 miles south of Pine Bluff. Desha and Chicot counties face repeated inundation with about 100000 acres at risk as Southeastern Arkansas endures the year’s third flood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Pine Bluff
Associated Press
Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas River
Desha
Chicot
Postponement Shifts Fate of Sacco Vanzetti Execution
Boston August 10. Judge Sanderson delaying ruling on defense request to file a bill of exceptions. Decision whether to send writ appeal to full Supreme Court rests until tomorrow morning. Governor's office coordinating with executive counsel as delay looms.
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Associated Press
Boston
Sacco
Vanzetti
Sanderson
Supreme Court
Isson
Sacco Refuses Habeas Corpus Petition Signs Vanzetti
Nicola Sacco refused to sign a writ of habeas corpus petition presented by a Sacco-Vanzetti defense attorney. Bart Vanzetti signed the petition after leaving the death house, while Sacco denounced the courts claiming they had crucified him for seven years and he would have no more to do with them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacco
Vanzetti
Associated Press
Boston
Mass
Nicola Sacco
Dallas Pilot Compelled to Return on Hong Kong Flight
Captain William Erwin, who began a Dallas to Hong Kong flight, was forced to turn back after 250 miles. He was expected to depart again late today for San Francisco on the first leg of the journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
William Erwin
Hong Kong
San Francisco
Texas Polo Player Still Unconscious
More than 63 hours after a polo match Fred Roe a Texas banker rancher and sportsman remained unconscious at Mineola New York his condition was described as critical by attendants.
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Associated Press
New York
Fred Roe
Mineola
Kellogg Coupons Offer Free Corn Flakes
Kellogg Co launches a house to house ad campaign in the Weekly Eagle and Friday Daily. Each full page ad includes a coupon for a free package of Kellogg’s Corn Flakes at any grocery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Kellogg Co
Kelloggs
Eagle
Wesley Brotherhood Banquet to Honor Wives and Guests
The Wesley Brotherhood of the Methodist church will host a banquet at Long's Cafe next Tuesday at 7 30. Congressman Luther A Johnson will speak, with C. M. Bethany and Coulter Hoppess arranging the program. Tickets are sold by J. H. Beard and W. E. Neley and at least 75 guests are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Brotherhood of the Methodist Church
Long’s Cafe
Luther A. Johnson
C. M. Bethany
Coulter Hoppess
J. H. Beard
W. E. Neley
Senator Wood III Leaves Austin Amid Illness
State Sen ator A E Wood of Granger attended a State Tax Survey Commission meeting in Austin on Monday morning but returned home in the afternoon due to illness.
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Associated Press
Austin
A. E. Wood of
Granger
State Tax Survey Commission
James Oliver Curwood Ill With Grave Infection
Noted author James Oliver Curwood is critically ill at his Owosso home from a general streptococcic infection that began after an insect bite. After several months of illness his condition worsened Sunday but showed slight improvement Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Owosso, Mich
James Oliver Curwood
Farms Don’t Need Shrinking Population Says Crawford
G L Crawford, marketing expert at A and M College meat station, told Bryan Lions Club that many people leaving farms for cities is not alarming and that Texas agriculture shows growth in farms, dairy, mohair, and farm implements. Brock and Ware elected to membership. Miss Pearl Bailey and others performed. attendance prize won by Buster Hassell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford
Lions Club
Ware
Brock
G. L. Crawford
A. and M. College
Bryan Lions Club
F. D. Fuger
M. M. Erskine
A. M. Brock
A. S. Ware
Miss Pearl Bailey
Waco
W. H. Fuller
Princeton University
Markham
Ontario
F. D. Fuller
S. M. “Bran” Pool
Houston
Oscar Longnecker
Bryan
D.J. Killough
Mack Woodrum
College Station
Willard Chambers
Texas
Sam E. Eberstadt
Georgetown
Harry Durham
Bob Irvine
Buster Hassell
Harry S. Edge
Noah W. Dansby
W. E. Neeley
S. M. Pool Jr
J. M. Ferguson
George W. Griner
J. A H. Bolton
Oscar M. Longnecker Jr
C. M. Hassell
J. E. Hensarling
Harry L. Durham
J. Coulter Smith
R. C. Franks
Fred Hale
D. T. Killough
S. E. Eberstadt
M. Schulman
M. M., Erskine
Bob Avestrong
Mrs. Royt
Spasortite
Prohibition Officers and MPs Move Toward Jack County
Heavily armed with rifles pistols and riot guns a squad of prohibition officers with two squads of military police left San Antonio headed toward Jack County to clean up bootleggers. Destination and plans were not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
San Antonio
Prohibition
Jack County
Pres Walton And Dr Whitacre Speak At Ranch Roundup
The third annual ranchmen's round-up at the ranch experiment station opened a two day session with Southwest Texas ranchers. Dr T O Walton welcomed attendees and spoke on land laws while Dr Jessie Whitacre outlined five health points for children including good health heritage annual exams diet adequate sleep and exercise.
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Sonora
Ranch Experiment Station
Texas
T. O. Walton
Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College
James Cornell
San Angelo
Sheep and Goat Raisers’ Association
R. M. Kleberg
Kingsville
Texas and Southwest Cattle Growers’ Association
Claude Hudspeth
el Paso
Jessie Whitacre
Division of
Rural Home Research
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station
Whitacre
Miss Julia Mouzon Dies. Rites Held in McKinney
Miss Julia Mouzon, sister of Bishop Edwin Mouzon of the Southern Methodist Church, died in a Houston hospital. Funeral services were held in McKinney. She was an active church worker until several months of declining health.
Coolidge To Attend Dedication Of Mount Rushmore Memorial
President Calvin Coolidge travels to Keystone South Dakota for dedication ceremonies marking the start of work on a granite memorial honoring Washington Jefferson Lincoln and Roosevelt. The monument is sponsored by the people of South Dakota at Rushmore.
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Associated Press
Keystone
South Dakota
Calvin Coolidge
Washington
Jefferson
Lincoln
Roosevelt
Rushmore
Funeral for J. H. Royder Held Tuesday
Funeral services for J. H. Royder were held at Wellborn cemetery Tuesday afternoon at 4 o clock Reverend S Holloman officiated at the graveside noting belief in Christ and eternal life A large group including family friends and Masons from Brazos Union Lodge No 129 Bryan attended the burial with Masonic pallbearers named and several Royder family members present
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J. H. Royder
Weilborne
S. Holloman
Christ
Sam Royder
Adam Royder
A. F
A. M. No
Wellborn
Royder
Royders
Brazos
R. G. Neeley
C. L. Baker
Walter Ayres
Chas. Ayers
H. E. Randolph
B. F. Johnson
Geo. F. Lee
Welborn
G. R. Dickerson
D. E. Royder
Jesse Royder
Laurel Royder
J. D. Royder
Weather forecast for Bryan area shows partly cloudy nights
The Eagle reports a weather brief for Bryan and vicinity noting tonight and Thursday will be partly cloudy with no major precipitation anticipated. Strong winds or temperatures are not indicated in the readable text.
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the Eagle
New Orleans
Bryan and Vicinity
Youth Named Second Joan of ABC Heads Chicago Mob
A 16 year old girl Aurora Dangelo is identified as leading a fearless youth group in Chicago. Police say the group carries out disruptive acts under her direction. Detectives describe the organization as an organized mob with influence in local districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurora Dangelo
Interpid
Chicago
Mob Protest Breaks Up In Chicago Loop
A mob led by 16 year old Aurora Dangelo formed after a protest meeting against the Sacco and Vanzetti electrocution. Police dispersed the crowd early today and arrested sixty seven men and four women including the leader.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Aurora Dangelo
Loop
Sacco
Vanzetti
Waco Soldier Dies After Fall From Troop Train
Houston Gregg, 30, of Waco, died in a hospital after being found unconscious on a railroad right of way near Eureka Junction. Officials believe he fell from a troop train Sunday.
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Associated Press
Houston
Houston Gregg
Waco
Eureka Junction
Gregg
Wading Pool Nears Completion at Haswell Park
The wading pool at Sue Haswell Memorial Park, built by the Bryan Lions Club, should be ready by early next week. Concrete was poured last night around 9 o clock, and swings will also be installed for children. The project is overseen by the Lions Club parks and playgrounds committee led by M M Erskine with J Bryan Miler E R Bryant Harry S Edge W E Neeley and R C Franks.
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Sue Haswell Memorial Park
Bryan Lions Club
Parks and Playgrounds Committee of
Lions Club
M. M. Erskine
J. Bryan Miler
E. R. Bryant
Harry S. Edge, W. E. Neeley, and
R. C. Franks
Texas Capitol Guarded After Sacco-Vanzetti Tensions
Austin August 10. State rangers commanded by Captain Frank A. Hamer guard the Texas capitol overnight against potential demonstrations by Sacco and Vanzetti sympathizers. The guard will remain through tomorrow night. A detachment stands by to move to Texas ports if marine workers stage protests. Governor Dan Moody ordered the Capitol security.
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Associated Press
Austin
Frank A. Hamer
Texas
Sacco
Vanzetti
Pollard Announces $55,000 Settlement Over 1921 Texas University Land
Attorney General Claude Pollard says the state settles part of an $87,000 claim by Mrs. Nellie Doom and D. H. Doom for property condemned in 1921 for Texas University through legislative action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Austin
Claude Pollard
Nellie Doom
D. H. Doom
Texas Univerty
Rye Club Workers Report Short Course Interest
Rye club members and guests met Tuesday night with Miss Lucy Givens and C. L. Benson noting strong interest in a short course. Delegates Johnnie Zemanek and Inez Higgs shared inspiring reports of the event and plans to keep in touch with members were approved.
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Rye Club
Lucy Givens
Herman Henderson
Kurten Club
C. L. Benson
Margaret
Rye
Johnnie Zemanek
Inez Higgs
Holmgreen
Johnnie
J. H. McClain
United States
Mr. McClain
Dallas Fair
Chicago
Washington
Margaret Benson
Miss Givens
Grimes County Tax Rate Fixed At 2.23
The Grimes County tax rate for the present year is set at 2.23 per hundred dollars. The commissioners fixed 1.56 for county, 0.67 state, totaling 2.23, as reported by the Navasota Examiner after Monday session in Anderson.
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Grimes County
Commissioners Court
Anderson
Navasota
Two Men Shot To Death Found On Suburban Road In Chicago
Chicago dispatch reports two unidentified men were found shot to death on a suburban road. Authorities believe they were abducted or lured for a ride and killed in a gangster style attack. The investigation continues as police seek leads and identify the victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Teatiam 3
Naval fliers killed as plane crashes near Point Loma
Lieutenants George Cowell and R. W. Waggener of the U S Navy were killed when their plane, taking part in a Dole flight to Honolulu from San Diego, crashed into Point Loma. They left San Diego today by air.
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Point Loma
San Diego
Calif
Associated Press
George Cowell
R. W. Waggener
U. S. Navy
Honolulu
Here
J M Creed Aged Bryan Man Passes Away
J M Creed aged 81 died at his home on College Boulevard Bryan Wednesday August 10 1927 after a lingering illness He is survived by his widow three daughters one son a step daughter and many grandchildren Funeral held from the family home at 10 am Thursday Rev Roy S Holloman of College Avenue Baptist Church officiated Burial in Bryan City Cemetery MecCulloch Dansby directed pallbearers listed.
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J. M. Creed
College Boulevard
Roy Vick
Ed Dowling
Maude Creed
Bryan
Reginald Creed
Ware
John Vick
W. B. Roman
S. J. Dowling
Roy Nunn
W. S. Barron
T. C. Nunn
D. C. Vick
Geo. F. Lee
Texas Sets Per Capita School Tax At Fifteen Dollars
Texas State Board of Education fixed the per capita public school tax at 15 dollars for the coming year. The decision was announced in Austin on August 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Austin
Texas
State Board of Education
Judge Davis to Speak at Mexia Sunday Services
Hon W C Davis district 1 will deliver two sermons at First Baptist Mexia. He will preach in the morning and evening with Taking Stock as the morning topic. Davis is in demand as a lay leader and scripture teacher across the region.
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W. C. Davis
First Baptist Church
Mexia
Judge Davis
Cotton Market Slips on Futures and Local Spot Prices
Cotton futures traded 20 to 26 points lower as markets shifted. Local spot prices stood at 19 cents per pound, signaling softer nearby demand.
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Texas Polo
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James C. Curwood
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Australia
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Eberstadt
PRO
Pres. Walton
Dr. Whitacre
Coolidge
Joan OF Abc
Haswell Park
Capitol
Dan Moody
J.M. Creed
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