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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1937
Page
2
Texas A&M outlines a fast, mobile backfield and strong line as it readies 51 candidates for the fall drill starting Sept. 6. Thirteen lettermen return, led by Nesista Todd Vitek and Shockey, with several others competing for backfield and tackle spots.
The Aggies will train for nearly a month before opening their season against Manhattan in New York City on Oct 2. They will add six Southwest Conference games plus a game vs Mississippi State in Tyler on Oct 9 and a Dec 4 matchup with the University of San Francisco in San Francisco, California.
Mrs. R W Persons learns by telephone of the death of B Frank Kelly in a weekend auto wreck between Austin and Hearne. The San Antonio native, World War veteran and A and M College alumnus, left a wife and two children. The accident injured four others. burial took place in San Antonio.
The U S Civil Service Commission announces open competitive exams for associate bacteriologist assistant bacteriologist junior graduate nurse and other positions. Listings include salaries up to 3200 yearly and posts in the U S Public Health Service Coast Guard Academy and Indian Arts Board with full details available from Will S Collard secretary in the city post office.
Bryan College Traction Company announces the purchase of a Metro-Inter-City parlor coach for 24 to 29 passengers. The all-steel, one-piece power hammered body features air cushion springs and high back head rests. Manufactured by Co D Beck of Sidney Ohio, the coach aims to improve inter-city service and relieve local congestion, with July sales reaching around 40 units to national buyers.
Mrs G Giesecke and daughter from San Antonio visited in Bryan with Mr and Mrs R B Grant Sr before returning home Friday. Many locals and visitors from Kurten Smetana Steep Hollow and Wellborn shopped or toured Bryan, with trunks full of plans to join relatives and attend events.
Mrs. B. Slaughter announces that the Woman's Club yearbooks for the coming session are off the press and members can obtain them by calling at the Wallace Printing Co.
J E Merrell scored the year’s first hole in one at Bryan Country Club Sunday on No 7 green with a No 5 iron after a pitch to the pin by Merrell. He played with James Newland of Shelander Food Market. Merrell’s card, signed by club pro Henry Ransom, will be mailed to PGA HQ for a miniature gold golf ball prize.
Two Pair Brothers from Caldwell R F Steck and H J Steck with Rudy and Louis Loehr and pianist B O McLean entertained the Lions club at noon Tuesday. They sang Home on the Range Quartet in Our Old Barn and Old Faithful and are regular WTAW performers. A board meeting follows at Mrs M B Parker's with dinner at 6 30. J Coulter Smith urged full attendance. H E Ross of Galveston was a guest of R C Franks. Attendance prize went to J C Goldsmith.
In Denton on August 24 Miss Sara Reva Maniloff and Miss Caroline Silvey of Bryan and College Station received Bachelor of Science degrees at Texas State College for Women during the thirty fifth commencement. Dr L H Hubbard president awarded diplomas to 200 graduates. Maniloff majored in Business Administration Silvey in General Science.
A flurry of property transfers across College Station lists buyers and sellers including R. L. Jackson, Elizabeth Howell, Hester Thornton, D. M. Mize, Felix Kaphinski, J. W. Batts, Louis Putz, Annie Pataktail, Madie Lee Mosley, and Southside Development Co. Deal values range from $1 to $1,500 for parcels in John Austin, Crawford Burnett, and other leagues.
G. Clark Williams, previously in Bryan’s insurance sector, has been appointed principal of the English and Mexican grammar schools at Lyford. He brings leadership experience to the Lyford program and will oversee both campuses.
Henry Ransom, Bryan Country Club pro, aims for Cleveland and Belmont with $12,000 prize money. He shot 69 after a week of par or better play, totaling 20 under par across eight rounds. Ransom, PGA member last year, draws attention for his long drives and solid putting.
Edith Thomas, 16, of College Station, placed second in the 100 yards freestyle and third in the 220 yards freestyle at the Gulf AAU championships in Houston. She previously held the junior division record of 1:17.4 in the 100 yards. Thomas will travel to Austin for the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation meet on Labor Day at Deep Eddy.
A list of marriage licenses issued to pairs including Lester Hanks with Melba Bullock Knox T Williams with Pearl Sweat H B Covington with Loreta Irene Rich Rufus Taylor with Catherine Harris Earl Neal with Velma Lee Evans Co E Edwards with Lucile Rush Arthur Jackson with Elsie Williams Lee Puta with Lillian Turek Leonard Clark with Mary J Brock Hammond A Helms with Edith Jones Halford FE Davis with Jewell Sowarby.
Texas local government debt averaged just over 100 dollars per person at the start of the fiscal year. State Auditor Tom C. King cited net bonded indebtedness of 654 million, a 7.15 million rise in 1935 36, with cities 35.1 percent counties 24.5 percent schools 18.8 percent road and drainage districts 21.5 percent. Delinquent state taxes listed at 136.2 million though reported as approximate due to incomplete reporting and estimates.
Cotton insects continue to damage young cotton across Texas with flea hoppers prevalent in Calhoun Milam and Tom Green counties unusual damage noted in Tom Green Bollworms injuring young cotton in parts of the state and egg numbers rising in Burleson County threatening another brood Old cotton shows minimal eggs or worms while weevils persist in young fields Leafworms appear in Dawson County but not at harmful levels
In Alice Texas 28 farm families leased 80 acres each for 10 years with an option to buy at 35 dollars per acre. The group bought a 7000 dollar tractor bulldozer outfit to clear mesquite and ready land, aided by RA loans and landlord credits. Clearing targets 80 acres per family within six months with cost savings and future cultivation plans.
The report shows 1935 36 tax receipts total 124 million with 29.2 percent to school districts and varying county assessment levels. It lists counties with full value assessments and low true value percentages, notable debt per 100 true value, and delinquent tax totals for major counties.
Bryan vs Keith opens the Shaughnessy playoff for the Grimes Brazos league after regular season tied Bryan and Bedias for top spot. Bedias won the flip to decide first place while Bedias or Bryan will clash with Bedias or Shiro in the opening Sunday games with a three game series to decide the title.
Bryan arrives short handed with eight players and forfeits the game at Anderson. College Station travels to Centerville for an exhibition and falls 4-2 to a club from Centerville Buffalo Jewett Marquez and Normangee. College ends its season while Bryan advances to Shaughnessy playoff with plans to be announced.
The Eagle Printing Co lists black carano as available, promoting stock for customers. The note specifies product availability without further details.
The Texas Railroad Commission ordered a reduction of 97 cents per 1000 cubic feet for Lone Star Gas Company of Fort Worth. The company must refund the difference from August 1935 to September 1, 1937, with the 50 percent cut applying to the smallest customers.
Austin August 23 Dr Geo W Cox state health officer stresses prenatal syphilis as a preventable threat to unborn children. He cites public blood testing for prospective couples and expectant mothers and urges thorough treatment to protect both mother and child.
Luther A. Johnson congressman from the Ninth District is named a U S delegate to the World Interparliamentary Union meeting in Paris on Sept 1. Bryan friends report he may attend. he has been named a delegate twice before but could not go.
Dee Crumpler of Pollock was fatally hurt when an automobile and a truck collided near Lufkin. Mrs Crumpler was seriously injured and Mrs Bud Hinson suffered lesser injuries. C H Mathis and daughter Alma Mathis from Reliance visited Bryant during the day.
A local seller advertises rubber stamps dating stamps numbering stamps stamp pads and high grade numbering machines. They invite customers to review their stamp stock and call for prompt replacement service.
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