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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1937

Page

2

Vinson to Head Mexico News Service

Curtis Vinson announced his move to Mexico City as staff correspondent for the Dallas News and Houston Post and several other papers. He leaves Texas A and M College after 11 years as publicity director to pursue a broader Mexico United States news service.

Curtis Vinson Mexico Dallas News Houston Post Vinson Texas A. and M. College East Texas Curtis Jr Timpson Mexico City United States A. and M. College Southwestern University Georgetown Megaphone Southwestern Austin Galveston Dallas The News NANA Fortune

Brownpeg Emphasizes Civic Service of Bryan Leader

From Su Land to Bryan, Brownpeg has shaped the community as interim fill for the position. He is the immediate past president of the Bryan Lions Club and active in St. Andrews Episcopal Church, the Bryan Brazos County Chamber of Commerce, and various educational and athletic programs. He led curriculum expansion, supported new high school bonds, and guided junior high growth while superintendent. He has chaired Class A football district, led the Central Texas Basketball Association, and taught summer sessions at A and M College.

American Legion Panther David Wilson August Lenert Lions Club Bob Griesser Bud Budaly Bob Thomas Ed Bowles James Beard Jimmy Wilson Ed Nedbalek Guy Davis John Blair Hiram Downard Wesley Summers Gene Vaughan Linton Robertson Henry Fulgham Martin Hughes Dixon McNair Silas Alexander Travis Bryan Billy Davis Pete Tomlinson Bill Andrew Bob Butler W. H. Andrew Young Edwin National Rifle Association Ervin Jackson Hearne Wm. Washington Edwin Nedbalek P. C. Mangelsdorf C. C. Doak A. and M. College Zinke Valjean Lehman S&s. H. Yarnell J. H. Sikes A. and M. Consolidated School M. K. Thorntton Supt S. L. Williams Sgt. Snyder Signal Corps A. and M. College Sky Eagle A. M. Waldrop Jr Bryan Court of Honor J. D. Benson W. C. Davis Peg Miss Weddington Su Land Bryan Lions Club St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Bryan and Brazos County Texas Texas State Teachers Association T.S.T.A Central Texas Basket Ball Association Brown A and M. College Department of Education

Scout camp dates and honors noted in 1987 event

The World Scouts report highlights a placard bearing the Boy Scouts of America insignia and the camp dates August 4 to 14, 1987. A large ovation followed as H. T. Mwnard Sr. presented Mr. Wiley with the honor.

Boy Scouts of America Wiley H. T. Mwnard, Sr

Brazos Farmer Injured in Highway 6 Truck Crash

Claude Moore of Edge, a noted Brazos County farmer and cattleman, was seriously injured Thursday night when a cow truck overturned on Highway 6 near Hearne while he avoided a high top truck. He was brought to St. Joseph's hospital in Bryan with head injuries and possible shoulder fractures. the other driver’s identity was not known. The wrecked truck was moved to Bryan by a wrecker.

Claude Moore Edge Brazos County Hearne Fort Worth Moore Mr. Moore Bryan St. Joseph’s Hospital

Allen Academy Adds Hughes To Coaching Staff

Allen Academy enhances its athletic program with Lt. H. A. Hughes of West Point joining coaches H. A. Mc Donald H. Brownlee and Lt. D. R. Reynolds. Hughes, a four of eight Golden Gloves champion at Chicago 1933, strengthens boxing while intramural play expands feeder system for varsity across football basketball baseball track swimming tennis and boxing.

Allen Academy H. A. McDonald H. Brownlee D. R. Reynolds H. A. Hughes West Point St. Hughes Chicago Allen

Rural electrification papers sent to Washington

All R E A papers tied to the Bryan rural electrification project were forwarded to the Rural Electrification Administration headquarters in Washington. Engineers for W G Morison and for Brown and Root of Austin, the contract builders, are finishing preliminary work and readying for construction.

R.E.A Washington Bryan The Rural Electrification Administration W. G. Morison Brown and Root of Austin

Humble Oil declares $5.68 million dividend

Humble Oil and Refining company directors announced a cash dividend of 5,680,150 dollars on common stock to be paid October 1 to shareholders. The action was approved at the board meeting held Monday in Houston.

Humble Houston Humble Oil and Refining Company

Real Estate Transfers Involving Kyle and McFerrin

E. J. Kyle and others transfer two lots 6 and 7 in block 2 of W. C. Boyett subdivision to George B. Palmos for 3500 dollars. Myrtle McFerrin conveys two parcels to Guy M. Hines totaling about 78 1 8 acres in Millican leagues for 10 dollars.

E. J. Kyle George B. Palmos W. C. Boyett J. E. Scott Survey Myrtle McFerrin Guy M. Hines E. M. Millican League Robert Millican League

Rain Ends Drought As Local Accident Gives Way To Recovery

Rain broke the dry spell Sunday easing pasture concerns though stock water remains short. C B Moore injured in Thursday night truck crash sustaining a broken shoulder and severe head injuries and was taken to St Joseph hospital for surgery. Sgt C T Strahen and wife and son visited his aunt in town while stationed at Barksdale Field. Mr and Mrs Joe Miculek welcomed a baby girl born last Wednesday with mother and child said to be fine. Mrs Mike Rosier of Houston visits her father during illness.

C. B. Moore St. Joseph's Hospital C. T. Strahen Eunice Griffin Sgt. Strahen Barksdale Field Shreveport Joe Miculek Mike Rosier Houston N. C Dorothy Mexia Bryan F. N. German J. M. Kirk L. A. Langford Robert Fuqua J. K. Presnal C. R. Presnal M. E. Broach Joe Sample Taboe J. C. Merka J. C. Jr Curtis White W. J. Riley Reliance G. M. Terry Kurten Sam Luther, Sr Leonard Luther Holligan Steep Hollow Joe M. Atkins Rock Prairie A. H. Keller A. M. Waldrop, Jr Pulaski Tenn el Paso John Andrew A. M. Zubl Memorial Hospital Regmund Winona Sims Miss Sims G. Z. Sims S. W. Buchanan John Buchanan Henry Buchanan Texas Louisiana Beaumont Orange Lake Charles J. N. Moseley J. H. Sorrels Temple Stillwater Okla A. & M. College W. W. Newport Madisonville New Jnc. W. Black John W. Black Jr Dallas T. Alvie Adams Baby Austin J. M. Gordon Ruth Gordon Nashville Winnie Harris Stephen F. Austin High School University of Texas At Austin Marvin Porter Hearne George R. Branch Jr Gussie Branch Dikeman Ruth Beard Marion Hawley College Station M. College Sepember J. G. Penniston J. H. Fallow Delia Fallow San Antonio Galveston Helen Fallow Mr. Fallow A. J. Johnson Jackie Will Arive J. E. Dishman T. C. Dishman Merle Sanderson T. E. Dishman Louise Bertha Emory Smith A. E. Carvier W. R. Sanders Denver Col H. H. Alledge Mabel Zuber EF. E. Burnet Clarendon J. L. Dreher Mathis Fort Worth Dreher Sanders Boyd Damon L. P. Coffey Coffey Sam Didmon Richmond Iane Taylor Waco R. L. Wilson Fred Locke Tabor

Cotton Exhibit Ready for Legion Fair by 4-H Club Leader

Frankie Zikes president of the King’s Highway 4-H club reports a 3 acre cotton demonstration ready for the American Legion fair November 3 to 6 with 20 balls and best stalk. He notes rain shortfall but highlights the need for good staple varieties and one-variety cotton community efforts in Brazos County. Community leaders are urged to discuss at the Texas Agricultural Association meeting and see a related play Friday night.

Frankie Zikes Frankie

Cotton club favors all-at-once sale plan at fair

4 H cotton club members meet with the county agent last Saturday and favor selling all cotton from the 8 acre demonstrations at one time during the American Legion fair. Letters seek expressions on the plan and preparations will follow if widely supported. Plans Corn Crops urge soil improvement through winter cover crops led by Frank Seale who proposes carloads of seeds for Brazos and Robertson counties. The Texas Agricultural Association may consider this at its Saturday meeting.

Cotton Club Frank Seale Brazos Robertson Counties Brazos County Robertson County Texas Agricultural Association

Kurten 4-H Club Plans Visit to King’s Highway Club

Kurten 4-H members plan a Friday night visit to the King’s Highway club and will perform the two act play shown at Kurten previously. The event aims to showcase local youth talent and community engagement.

Kurten 4-H Club King’s Highway Club Kurten

Reliance Social Notes Include Visits and Travel

Reliance residents report a rainy welcome as Mr and Mrs Thomas Syptak Miss Margery Pearl Mathis of Seymour visit relatives. Mendrik Mathis vacationing in Reliance, former home. J Co Mérica on vacation. Frank Crenthaw heads to Victoria. Mr and Mrs C C Riley and daughter drive to Cameron to visit Thomas Merka family.

Thomas Syptak Margery Pearl Mathis Seymour Mendrik Mathis Reliance J. Co Mérica Frank Crenthaw Victoria C. C. Riley Cameron Thomas Merka

Out-of-town visitors attend funeral in Millican locale

Large group of relatives and friends from New London Montague San Marcos Baytown Terrell and Dallas visit Millican for Mrs Georgie Meeking’s funeral. The list includes Mr and Mrs Gordon Wright Mrs Louis Black Mrs Irene Steel and numerous Moodey family members among others. Miss Erin Simpson and Arthur Fuqua also spent time in town.

Georgie Meeking Gordon Wright Louis Black Irene Steel H. B. Barry Sam Steel Blanche Crenshaw L. E. Norwood J. Adair Clara Godlin Alex Moody Ralph Moodey Oscar Moodey Arthur Fuqua Our City Jeff Royder Baytown C. B. McGregor

Harvey Baptist Church Sunday Services Ad

Harvey Baptist Church invites attenders to Sunday School at 10 a.m. with FE. A. Peters as superintendent and preaching at 11 a.m. on the topic When I Shall Shake Hands with Mother Again. Evening service at 7 45 p.m. titled Restless Rest. The church urges worship and cites God’s promise to honor those who honor Him.

A. Peters

Applications Open for CCC Camp Enlistments

Mrs. R. A. Harrison at Stewart Drug store building accepts enlistment applications for CCC camps. Enlistments start around October T and are open to both relief and non-relief eligible young men. Apply promptly as selections are forwarded for action immediately.

CCC R. A. Harrison Stewart Drug Store

Boy Scout Camp Declared Big Success by Lions

Bryan Lions heard reports on the recent summer Boy Scout camp from Sam Crenshaw and Dr. W H Andrew. Euel Porter a new public school faculty member sang two solos with Mrs Roy Danforth accompanying. Marshall Bullock won the attendance prize. A directors meeting is set for 6:30 at Mrs Maggie Parker’s home next Monday.

Sam Crenshaw W. H. Andrew Bryan Lions Club Euel Porter Bryan Hearne Roy Danforth Board of Directors Maggie Parker Marshall Bullock

Rev Thompson Leads Revivals in North Carolina

Mrs. C B Thompson and child ren return home after visiting Rev Thompson during revivals at Clayton Beckville near Carthage. He proceeds to Kenly NC to lead three revivals in the area and will be away until about October 10.

C. B. Thompson Rev. Thompson Clayton Beckville Carthage Kenly North Carolina

Bryan Girl Honored By Camp Mystic

Della Margaret Parker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. Parker, was the sole Bryan girl at Camp Mystic near Kerrville this year. She won the camp prize for best girl camper in the intermediate class and earned third place in archery among all camp shots.

Parker Della Margaret Bryan Camp Mystic Kerrville Della Margaret Parker

Fire Destroys Rent House of Rev Diggs Early Tuesday

An early Tuesday blaze razed a rent house owned by Rev. S. E. Diggs on West 19th Street. The structure was unoccupied and the fire’s origin is undetermined. Adjacent houses occupied by Mary Griffin and Sarah Smith were scorched and damaged.

S. E. Diggs West 19Th Street Mary Griffin Sarah Smith

New Health Office To Employ Eight Persons

Announcement by Dr. Geeorge W. Cox state health officer names Dr. M. Dashiell of Edinburg to head District 4 health office to open in Bryan around September 1. Each office will have a director a sanitary engineer two sanitarians two nurses a food drug and milk inspector and a stenographer. Legislature appropriated 97500 for six districts.

Geeorge W. Cox M. Dashiell Edinburg Bryan

Mainly About Folks Mainly About Folks from Saturday’s Daily

Bryan residents share weekend visits and travels with relatives and friends across Texas. Gifts of travel include Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Smith in from Conroe to visit Mrs. Pool. Eddie Schultz headed to Teague for work. numerous families from Bryan Millican and Kurten visit, trade, or host relatives in town and nearby cities.

C. T. Smith Conroe B. T. Pool

Also Mentioned on This Page

J. Coulter Smith Wendell Williams Benton Taylor Rufus White Stewart McSwain C. J. Allen, Jr Rupert Hamilton A. W. Klement Paul C. Mangelsdorf Howard McNair Paul Palmos Melton McNair H. T. Downard, Jr Charles Stasny Travis Bryan, Jr Larry Bruner W. S. Barron Mr. Barron Allister Waldrop, Jr Barron John Weber Larry Brauner Chas. Stasny James Wilson Linton Robertson, Jr Robert Butler Billy White Barney Carlson American Red Cross Curtis Winson Scouts Hughes Will Rogers Labor Day Cheyenne Mountain Colorado Springs Spencer Penrose Coto Broadmoor Brazos County Boys’ and Girls’ Club Department Smetana W. C. Jutson Terrell Camp Mystic Girls Pire A. M. Dashiel Ewing North Main and Bryan St
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