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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1922

Page

3

Methodist Women Meet in Groups at Church

The Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist church held Bible study in two groups Monday afternoon. Group 1 met with Mrs. Oak McKenzie with 14 members present and one visitor. after the lesson refreshments were served. Group 2 met with Mrs. M. R. Bentley featuring a radiophone concert before tea and sandwiches. several members attended with 12 listed present.

Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Oak McKenzie McKenzie Mesdames A. E. Worley C. L. Eden J. M. Reed A. K. Short Wallace Peverly T. C. Nunn J. N. Goodwin C. R. Gardner J. D. Martin G. H. Brown H. H. Prager Josie Lawrence W. S. McCaghren Wiche M. R Bentley J. B. Priddy Mesdames H. H. Seale M. R. Bentley A. L. Koenig

Newspapers dated up create morning illusions in Bryan

A Bryan reader asked why a weekly prize fight ad appeared in a paper dated the previous day. The editor explains bull dogs are afternoon papers dated up and distributed from Dallas and other cities. Local papers publish real morning editions later, serving the community with loyal reporting.

Bryan The Eagle Dallas Houston Waco Ft. Worth

Hearne Postmaster Exam In Hearne Post Office noted

Pestmaster W D Lawrence conducts civil service examination at Bryan federal building for Hearne post office applicants. Results will be sent to the Post Office department in Washington. Several applicants understood for Hearne office.

Hearne W. D. Lawrence Bryan Federal Building Post Office Department Washington Hearne Post Office

Commissioner Boyd Visits A and M College

State Fish and Game Commissioner W. W. Boyd of Austin toured the A and M College zoo and planned to report to Governor Neff and the Legislature in January. He was hosted by President W. B. Bizzell and to be dinner guest Sunday at 6 o'clock before returning to Austin. Prof and Mrs A Mitchell of the College were in Bryan today.

State Fish and Game W. W. Boyd Austin A. and M. College College Texas Mr. Boyd W. B. Bizzell Neff Board of Control Mrs. A. Mitchell Bryan

Marriage Licenses Filed in Brazos County

Brazos County Clerk McSwain reports new marriage licenses since the last Eagle list. Couples include Marion Morley with Bertha Lee Connor, Lunados Salavas with Lena Garzia, Frank Kohout with Angelina Fostik, Nelson Shanklin with Sarah Empy, and others such as Emory Smith with Verta Grimes and Cyrus Jennings with Frances M Hamilton.

McSwain The Eagle Marion Morley Bertha Lee Connor Lunados Salavas Lena Garzia Frank Kohout Angelina Fostik Nelson Shanklin Sarah Empy R. A. Henderson Lucile Spindler Emory Smith Verta Grimes Ben L. Ruditi Bertha Mae Hudson Henry Thomas Louise Ross Edward M. Regenbrecht Erna Preisbirch Lucious Hicks Sarah

Christian Endeavor Rally Great Success

Special to The Earle reports a large Bryan crowd at the Free Baptist church for a Christian Endeavor rally. Speakers from local churches praised prayer Bible reading and tithing, then a lawn reception with cake and punch followed by games songs and a large blessing circle. The event showcased active B Y P U participants and plans for future work in the Master’s service.

Christian Endeavor Free Baptist Church Bryan Presbyterian Church of Navasota Free Baptist Church of North Zurch Jack Huppertz Kuppertz

Dean Scoates Home Again on Fruitful University Trip

Dean Daniel Scoates of the Agricultural Engineering department at A and M College returned Friday from an extended tour of the North East and South visiting the Agricultural and Mechanical colleges in each state to gather new ideas for his department. He traveled by train from Mississippi and reports a most delightful and successful trip.

Dean Scoates Daniel Scoates Agricultural Engineering Department A. & M. College Agricultural and Mechanical College Ben Mississippi

Important Meeting Called by First Baptist Church Members

The First Baptist Church calls all members to meet tonight at 8 pm at the church. Deacons urge urgent attendance for a very important business session. The pastor will lead a prayer service before the session.

First Baptist Church

First Baptist Church Sunday Musical Program

Mr Gabe Cazell and his singers, joined by Mrs H O Boatwright, prepare a joint evening program at First Baptist Church next Sunday. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.

Gabe Cazell First Baptist Church H. O. Boatwright Cazell

Miss Lucy Harrison Visits Little Rock Guests in Arkansas

Miss Lucy Harrison returns from a month long stay in Little Rock Arkansas where she was hosted by Mrs Janie Zuber and Miss Margaret Zuber of Bryan They are spending the summer there with their son and brother Mr Neill Zuber.

Lucy Harrison Little Rock Arkansas Janie Zuber Margaret Zuber Bryan Neill Zuber

Dr J N Goodwin Internal Medicine Physician Card

Dr J N Goodwin practices internal medicine and diseases of children in the Smith Building. Office phone 493 and residence phone 295 are listed for contact.

Smith Building

Texas Now Has 176 Rangers Doing Special Strike Duty

Texas reports 44 regular rangers and 132 special rangers on strike duty, with over 500 National Guard troops enforcing martial law at Denison. Captain J W Aldridge notes schedules by town. special rangers serve at railroads like the Katy and Santa Fe, with exact per-town counts not fully known.

Texas Bryan Eagle Austin Texas Lowns J. W. Aldridge Adjutant General’s Department National Guard Denison Aldridge Presidio W. L. Wright Mission Texline Dalhart Amarillo Childress Big Spring Quanah Stamford Smithville Lufkin Waco Palestine Marshall Greenville Longview Baird Sherman Gainesville Cleburne Texarkana Kingsville Sanderson Uvalde de Leon

Residents and visitors seen in Bryan on Friday

A Friday report lists Mrs S E Eberstadt and niece Miriam Crute traveling to Greenville to visit Mrs Eb wstadt's mother Mrs F W English. F W Rychlik of Payne and Rychlik visits Bryan and is noted at the Eagle. Several local residents and visitors from Steep Hollow, College, Nacogdoches, Uvalde, Des Are, Bangs and Galveston are mentioned as stopping in Bryan or traveling for visits and business. others depart for Texas tours, trips, or to attend events.

S. E. Eberstadt Miriam Crute Greenville Ebwstadt F. W. English F. W. Rychlik Edge Payne and Rychlik General Merchandise Bryan Eagle of Ice Robert A. Harrison Uvalde Texas Sergeant George Smart College Steep Hollow A. W. Stevener Edelweiss Arnold Stevener Kurten Capt W. C. Boyett W. H. Atkinson Billie Risinger Dee Smith Des Are Arkansas Fred Wood Bangs Lloyd Nacogdoches Edwin G. Jenkins E. M. Haley Batts College Avenue East 27Th Street Helen Swift Extension Service Department A. & M. College el Paso

Social News From Bryan Area On August Weekend

Saturday reports show Mr and Mrs N B Tucker of Nava sonta guests of Mrs L H Tucker. Miss Etta Peters recuperating from tonsillitis. Mrs James H Webb and daughter Nobie Webb visiting Mrs P P Oliver and family at Caldwell. Numerous local residents travel for visits and leisure including trips to Montgomery Galveston Houston San Marcos Sylvan Beach and activities at Brazos Bottom and Brazos River area.

N.B. Tucker Navasota L. H. Tucker Etta Peters James H. Webb Nobie Webb Webb P. P. Oliver Caldwell W. S. Mill Bryan Brazos River J. B. O'Neal Groesbeck James Godwin J. Brooks Stevenson Miss Maude Jennie Louise Galveston Wallace Elliott J. B. Sanders Montgomery T. L. Wilcox W. Green Buchanan Harvey R. J. Bond Conroe Sam Kauffman Susie Fuller M. Hetty Curry Elizabeth Wilson Houston Sebastian Wilson

Bryan Daily News Social Roundup August 15 1922

Rundle of Brazos County notes travel and visits by numerous local residents. couples from Houston and Tyler join Bryan friends. Miss Kathleen Sims heads to Marfa. Col. Park in Mexia on oil business. speeches by Will Jones defend Rhode Island Reds. a day trip to Houston and Galveston. ex servicemen, nurses, and college affiliates travel for work and leisure.

Rudolph Myers Houston J. Allen Myers Ollemmel Morris Tatum Jno. M. Caldwell Geo.a. Long Austin San Antonio Kathleen Sims Marfa Hester Bright Thorndale Patterson Bryan George Samuel Parker, Jr Wilkins B. A. Rouffino Brazos County W. H. Atkinson T. B. Martin E. C. Martin T. P. Hall Leslie Martin I. M Cook Steep Hollow F. R. Collard Wheelock J. F. Stuart J. R. Clifton U. S. P. H. S. Hospital Camp Logan Clifton

Howell appointed United States Charge d Affaires in Cuba

In the August 3, 1922 issue of the New York Times Mid-Week Picto rial, Mr and Mrs William S Howell Jr are pictured. Howell has been named United States Charge d Affaires in Cuba after wartime service as secretary at the London Embassy and later secretary of legation at Prague Czechoslovakia. Bryant friends express pride in his newly attained honor and prominence.

New York Times William S. Howell, Jr Howell United States Cuba London Prague Czecho Slovakia Bryant

Poultry Insect Treatments Advertised by Jenkins Drug Store

An old ad promotes two products for poultry pests that bite, fleas, mites and chiggers. Martin's Insectimine is claimed to be fed to chickens to control bloodsucking insects, while Martin's Liquid Bug Spray is sold for home and hen house use. The retailer offers money back satisfaction.

Martin Jenkins Drug Store

Flood control drive unites Texas groups for state association

Jno M Lawrence, president of Brazos River Reclamation Association, joins Colorado River Association and West Texas Chamber of Commerce to urge a August 16 meeting in Waco. The goal is a statewide flood control and irrigation organization to promote favorable legislation and rapid engineering surveys to protect Brazos and other streams.

Jno. M. Lawrence Waco Brazos Texas State Association

Nash Building New Two Story Home in Bryan

Contractor J H Nash has started construction of a two story home on Past 29th Street and Sterling near the High School in Bryan. Work is underway this week and will be rushed to completion to yield a modern attractive residence. Mr and Mrs T M Wood and daughter Miss Clara Wood and Mr and Mrs Emmett Wallace left by auto for Houston and Galveston this morning. They will visit Trinity County friends after a few days in those cities.

J. L. Sample John Smith Tabor Bryan Joe Gronginsky Groginsky St. Louis Chicago New York Express C. N. Calmes First Christian Church Thornton Central Christian Church Celia M. Crosse J. B. Sanders East 27Th Street W. T. Crenshaw J. G. Welch Brazos County A. & M. College Waco Dean F. C. Bolton College Hudson Myres Houston J. Allen Myres Mattie Mawhinney Trannie Wren Ida Wrenn Normangee Houstye W. E. Wren O. H. Astin F. D. Perkins Florence John A. Perkins McKinney Galveston Perkins John Imogene Berry R. H. Berry Katherine Higgs W. S. Higgs J. W. Royal Saint Louis J. T. Smith Palestine Mr. Royal J. H. Ranson Colorado Colorado Springs Denver Estes Park United States Nash J. H. Nash 29Th Street Sterling T. M. Wood Clara Wood Emmett Wallace Trinity County

Thedford's Black Draught For Bilious Children

Marmaduke Arkansas resident Mrs Mary E Hill promotes Thedford's Black Draught as a family remedy for bilious children and stomach or liver troubles. The tonic is described as an easy laxative that clears waste and poisons, with over 70 years of use backing its merit and urging households to keep a package on hand.

Marmaduke Ark Thedford Mary E. Hill Route 1

Statewide Flood Conference Planned in Waco

A special Galveston News report notes Governor Neff will attend and deliver the keynote at a Waco conference uniting water engineers, reclamation experts, and Chamber interests from across Texas to advance flood control and land reclamation. The program includes talks by Dean Taylor, Dean Bolton, J. A. Norris, and others, with addresses on municipal conservation, legislative needs, and legal aspects.

Galveston-Dallas News Austin Texas Neff West Texas Chamber of Commerce Waco Neil Conference of Civil Engineers Governor's Conference of Engineers J. A. Norris State Board of Water Engineers Robey Fort Worth Wacon T. A. Taylor University of Texas F. C. Bolton Agricultural and Mechanical College Board of Water Engineers A. A. Stiles Lee J. Rountree Bryan Leonard Tillotson Austin County Carl Gunn Colorado Valley Irrigation Association Homer D. Wade A. D. Jackson Brazos River Reclamation Association E.R. Cockrell Texas League of Municipalities E. H. Astin John Sharp Ennis J. B. Hawley Carl Guin Ballinger Reclamation Committee B. C. Richards Pat M. Neff E. R. Cockrell Dean T. A. Taylor J. A. Starley Pecos A. B. Spencer John M. Lawrence

Texas Farm Bureau Speakers Outline Cooperative Marketing

Texas Farm Bureau leaders T W Hander and W F Williamson spoke to Brazos County farmers at the courthouse on Saturday. Hander highlighted shipping instructions and new cotton handling facilities while Williamson urged cooperative marketing as key to farm prosperity. County Agent C L Benson presided. Hander noted Texas cotton contracts, 2 500 000 bales signed, aiming to double. Williamson cited cooperative gains from poultry and melons, urging local business support for the Farm Bureau plan.

T. W. Hander Cotton Marketing Association Texas Farm Bureau W. F. Williamson Farm Bureau Brazos County Court House Hander Williamson C. L. Benson Falls County Texas Cotton Association Parker County Mineola

Rev Crimm to Calvert Revival Begins August 20

Rev. B. B. Crimm will start a two week revival in Calvert Texas on Sunday morning August 20. The tent seats 4000 and a 250 voice choir will sing.

Crimm Calvert Calvert Texas B. B. Crimm Calvert

Public Discussion invites Brazos county letters to editors

The Eagle invites correspondence from all Brazos county residents for publication. Citizens may share observations and thoughts to benefit the public. Rev. F S Henderson of First Presbyterian Navasota attended J F Stuart’s funeral in Bryan today.

Eagle Brazos County F. S. Henderson First Presbyterian Church Navasota Bryan J. F. Stuart

Navasota Camp Fire Girls Carnival Draws Crowd

Thursday night the Camp Fire Girls of Navasota staged a carnival that proved a great success. Planned by Mrs. N. B. Tucker, the event benefited from Bryan and College’s support with a dances and orchestra program. Participants included Louise Martin Mary Jane Nall Martha Newland Pauline Martin Edna Pearl Ramsey Margaret Fairman Nita Martin Georgie Mae Daniels and performers from College with piano violin cornet and saxophone.

Camp Fire Girls Navasota N. B. Tucker Bryan and College Lola Wilson Enchores Louise Martin Mary Jane Nall Martha Newland Pauline Martin Edna Pearl Ramsey Margaret Fairman Nita Martin Georgie Mae Daniels George Fairleigh Misses Vera Doris Patty Fairleigh B. W. Wood Turner Walton Speck Hylan Bryan L. H. Tucker Ray Wilson George Wood

Huppertz to Speak at Christian Endeavor Rally

E F Huppertz field secretary for the Christian Endeavorers state chapter is in Bryan to address the Christian Endeavor rally at the Free Baptist church tonight at eight. He is described as great and attendees are urged to hear him.

E .F. Huppertz Christian Endeavorers of the Bryan Christian Endeavor The Free Baptist Church Place Free Baptist Church

Eagle office posted notice finds Hadley and Beckwith visit

A notice at the Eagle office reports George E. Hadley and C S Beckwith made a friendly call on Tuesday morning. The note says they brought no gifts and hopes they will visit again. Dr John A Held returns from San Gabriel camp in Milam County where he led a two week revival.

Eagle George E. Hadley C. S. Beckwith George Commodore John A. Held San Gabriel Camp Ground Milam County

Bizzell and Young Depart for Beaumont Mission

Dr. W. B. Bizzell and Dr. B. Young sail tonight for Beaumont on an important assignment for A. & M. iCollege. The trip aims to advance research and collaboration with the Beaumont facility.

W. B. Bizzell Dr. B. Youngblood Beaumont A. & M. iCollege

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