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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1927
Page
1
The column applauds the Texas Attorney General for halting a Galveston gambling house, the third such closure recently. It argues gambling腐ishes law, sports, and public virtue and urges full legal action to stamp out open violations.
The Rio Bravo Oil Company advances its third test well to 1250 feet two and a half miles south of Bryan as local leaseholders watch closely. Secretary Sam Eberstadt plans a morning trip to Jefferson with sister Eva, by auto. Local families head to Kerrville for a vacation, Joyce Marie Higgins is born to Mr and Mrs Marion Higgins, and others visit relatives in Bryan and Woodville.
The Farmers Congress and Short Course at Prairie View College ended with Brazos county sending 40 representatives winning four prizes including first in dairy cattle and mules and a peanut judging place. Anna May Lewis Irene Reynolds and Francis Davenport placed fifth in utilizing the Burpee Can Sealer amid broad Extension Service support from A. and M. College.
E W Markle of State College Penn says they will leave Pennsylvania around Aug 21 and requests no mail for The Eagle after Aug 18. He notes they won't be in the state thereafter.
A century‑old Armour fortune holder reportedly died impoverished after years of refusing a 130 million dollar offer for his shares in Armour and Company. The case highlights a dramatic reversal of wealth amid shifting alliances and corporate value.
The Herald Examiner reports J Ogden Armour died owing about 20 million dollars, largely to Armour and Company, with assets insufficient to cover liabilities. The 130 million price he once refused is noted as part of his past business standing.
Camp Warnecke draws many campers from Bryan and College, and reports of delight there inspire others to go. Next Monday morning early another Bryan crowd will leave the city by car for a week at Camp Warnecke. The party includes Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Vick and children, Mr. and Mrs. Hendrix Conway and sons Irvin and Hendrix, Mrs. Bill Wimberly, Mrs. N. F. Lockerd, Mrs. A. K Brown and son A. K. Jr., Mrs. William Poindexter, and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Nunn and their little daughter Martha.
J P Gilpin of Kurten told the Bryan Eagle he expects only about four bales from his 25 acres due to boll weevils. He described the pest as the worst he has seen and said he has not used poison.
Victoria British Columbia August 18 Premier John Oliver age 71 died today after a long illness. His death ends a long tenure as head of the province and prompts condolences from political figures and the public.
Bids opened Tuesday afternoon for Cameron's new Presbyterian church. Low bidder: C. W. Innis & Co. of Houston. Cameron Plumbing Company awarded plumbing and heating. Estimated total cost about $33,500. Architect: C. W. Nelson of Houston. Building committee chairman: C. W. Lawrence.
The Brazos County Agricultural Fair for Negroes will be held August 26 and 27 at West Side Park. County agent L A Nash urges farmers to bring exhibits by Friday morning August 25 for timely judging. Bryan merchants have offered prize money, and strong turnout is expected.
Mr and Mrs D S Buchanan and their young daughter prepare to move from Bryan to Starkville Mississippi where Mr Buchanan will teach in the Animal Husbandry department at Mississippi A and M College. They plan to depart August 28 and start duties with the opening of school in September.
The First Baptist church will hold a B Y P U training school next week for all Unions including the Junior and Adult Unions. Plans promise a pleasant, profitable session at the current meeting place with daily evenings from Monday August 22 to Friday August 26.
Dr. B Youngblood head of Texas agricultural experiment station forecasts increased demand and larger yields for cotton with reduced production costs. He notes the move toward new uses and improved pest control as factors aiding farmers while urging attention to rising supply and market stability.
The first great aerial derby in monoplanes ended with Woolaroc capturing the $25,000 top prize at Wheeler Field after a 2400 mile course from Oakland to Honolulu. Aloha finished second earning $10,000. Miss Mildred Doran’s missing plane spurred a massive search as 20,000 spectators cheered the victors.
The Navy Department marshals its largest fleet in the Pacific with 37 ships under orders to search for the missing aircraft Miss Doran and Golden Eagle, as part of the effort to locate the two planes.
Flint residents rally around Mildred Doran after Auggy Pedlar failed to reach Honolulu in the trans oceanic flight. Friends recall her hopeful remark that they would win, tempered by the notion life is a game of chance.
In Brenham and Washington County voters rejected a $150000 bond issue. Brenham cast 330 for and 292 against, while county boxes sided strongly against the measure in the Aug 18 election.
Rain stops take off of the monoplane Old Glory on its planned nonstop flight to Rome from New York. Weather prevents the departure this afternoon delaying the historic cross Atlantic attempt.
Delegates of the Eastern Orthodox church announce withdrawal from the World Conference on Faith and Order in Lausanne. They say conference reports and statements are inconsistent with their church principles.
Representative W. S. Barron of Bryan told the highway commission in Austin on Wednesday that Bryan has ample warehouse facilities to serve as the division headquarters. Removal to Huntsville was threatened due to warehousing inadequacy.
Vladivostok Siberia Aug 18 Forty thousand peasants denied shelter as floods sweep Maritime Province after eighteen hours of constant rainfall. Over one hundred feared drowned amid rising waters and widespread distress.
Leaders from Mid-West Utilities Jay Alexander and G W Hamilton along with J W Stephenson arrive in Abilene for a water rights mass meeting. Officials from the West Texas Chamber of Commerce and Texas Conservation Association plan to reveal Mid-West’s stance on impounding flood waters. More than 500 people gathered in Abilene last night or were en route to attend.
Dallas August 18 Captain William P Erwin still has a shot at a $25 000 prize if he continues toward Hong Kong China Easterwood Dallas based Colonel William E Easterwood says the offer remains open with a 250 hour cap and required stops at Honolulu and Tokyo.
Monroe Louisiana August 18 J D Bradford town marshal of Tellos was shot and killed this morning by George Feazel oil field worker formerly of Texas The shooting followed an argument between the two men
Cotton futures gain 4 to 6 points with local spot prices quoted around 19 1 2 cents midling as traders monitor market cues and weather signals.
Mrs Roy Danforth has been named musical director of WTAW effective September 1. She succeeds Mrs D S Buchanan who is leaving with her husband for Mississippi this month. Buchanan built a strong, varied musical program, authorities say, and earned high praise for quality this summer.
Warren A. Hogle of Newark New Jersey, a one legged globe trotter, has logged 118480 miles of his 120000 mile trek for a 25000 prize from the Iron Clad Walking Club. He started March 7 1913 and hopes to complete by March 7 1928 while continuing to raise funds by selling souvenir cards. He lost his leg in 1918 at Plattsburg Bar racks New York and is a World War veteran. He plans to travel to Houston by August 24 after leaving Victoria.
A B Syptak, formerly with Edge Motor Company, has joined Central Texas Auto Company this week. He becomes a salesman for Studebaker and Whippet automobiles and invites friends nationwide to visit his new place of business.
A M College presents radio programming on WTAW with Dr S W Bissing discussing insect losses and their increase. Music includes vocal solos by James L Page. Program airs Friday at noon with 12 15 as the time.
The article reports a notable Massachusetts case moving toward the U S Supreme Court if the state high court denies the petition. It discusses the potential for a landmark ruling and the possible path to high court review.
Boston August 18. Michael Musmanno, defense associate, says a petition for writ of certiorari will be filed with the U.S. Supreme Court if the Massachusetts Supreme Court denies petitions, as argued before it on Tuesday.
Maurice Brogden 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Brogden of Bryan, died Thursday August 5 at 7 a m in a local hospital after an infected bone caused weeks of suffering. Survived by parents, one brother Ralph, and one sister Opal Brogden of Bryan. Funeral Friday 10 a m from grandmother Mrs Laura Brogden’s home with McCulloch Dansby directing. Lev R E Day to conduct services at home and Alexander Cemetery. pallbearers named Bob McGee Paul McGee William Robison Jr C B Moehlman Jr J W Hamilton Roland Cresshaw.
Austin records a high wind and half inch rain at 2 pm on Wednesday. Electric circuits failed and plants halted while trees toppled across the city. Cotton remains in fields and damage is undetermined as temperatures drop sharply after July 25 marked heat.
Rev Roy Hollomon spoke to the Rotary Club on The Motto of A Great Life urging moral responsibility. He cited Paul debtorship to all people and warned against escaping duties while praising trusteeship and civic obligations. Col Nelson announced cordial Bryan relations as he begins at College. visitors included Dr Stephenson and E C Umland.
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