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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1936

Page

3

Hearne Eagles to Meet Navasota Rattlers Friday Night

Hearne Eagles face the Navasota Rattlers in Navasota for the bi district football championship at Brule Field. The Rattlers, last week district champions by beating Bellville 18 to 7, are undefeated in district play.

Hearne Hearne Eagles Navasota Rattlers Navasota Brule Rattlers Bellville Rahmas Les Bellville Eagles Underwood Fats Sanders Cochran Brock Capt Summerlin Sanders Billy Blackstone English Franklin Stubbs Hughes Palmes Duke Beasley Williams

Engagement and approaching wedding announced at Hearne

Miss Mavis McCarver and Parker Knapp of Weslaco prepare for marriage with a formal engagement party hosted by Mrs. R M McCarver Sr in Hearne. December 25 is set as the wedding date with poinsettia decor and a Santa plate favor reveal.

Hearne Mavis McCarver Parker Knapp Weslaco R. M. McCarver Roer Sde E. P. Brennan Taylor W. D. McCarver Esther Mooney Santa Claus Mavis and Parker R. M. McCarver, Jr Lillian McCarver Mesdames Glenn Cloud Groesbeck LD. Hall N. L. McCarver Dell Knapp Calvert Mary Knapp Josephine Knapp Donna Ruth Knapp Temple Ida Ola Marian Greenwood Nella June Hamilton Margery Beaumont Leta Mooney Florine Wilson Mavis Alice Alexander Lillian Cullum Frances Martin Mae Belle Allen Happy Brady Frances Blackstone Mary Ellen Nancy Hudson Mary Dell Wood

Hearne Ice Company Sold to J A Carson

Hearne Texas November 27 The Hearne Ice Company has been sold to J A Carson of Hearne. Carson brings mercantile experience from a family grocery business with his brother R C Carson and plans to keep the operation at the present location. B H Schumacher will remain in the beer agency side of the business.

Hearne Hearne Ice Company B. H. Schumacher J. A. Carson Carson R. C. Carson Schumacher Ice Company

McCollum Hosts Bridge Club and Forty-Two Party

Mrs. O. H. McCollum entertained bridge club members and husbands at a bridge and forty-two gathering in Hearne. Red and white carnations adorned the decor. After games, mince pie cheese and coffee were served to guests including Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Cornforth Mr. and Mrs. W. A. McNeel Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Gray Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Perkins and Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Haddox.

Local Visitors and Thanksgiving Travel Reach Hearne

Hearne residents share updates on guests and departures during Thanksgiving week. Mrs Lilo Renfro and Miss Frances Moss of San Antonio visit Mr and Mrs J H Moss. Mrs John Luke returns from Houston. Miss Effie Taylor, former Hearne principal, visits. Mrs W A McNeel and son Tinus come home from Hubbard. Miss Martha Alice Gray spends Thanksgiving in Lockhart.

Lilo Renfro Frances Moss San Antonio J. H. Moss Effie Taylor Miss Taylor Hearne Martha Alice Gray Lockhart

Centennial marker to honor early-day heroes near Port Sullivan

Hearne invites Robertson county citizens to unveil a Centennial marker on a plot near Port Sullivan at 3 p.m. Sunday December 6. Niley Smith of Branchville leads the celebration with Hon. T. B. Henderson of Cameron as principal speaker. Large crowd expected.

Hearne Robertson County Port Sullivan Niley ‘Smith Branchville Henderson Cameron

Hearne to Host Christmas Party with Santa Visit

Hearne Chamber of Commerce and local businessmen plan a Christmas party during Christmas week announced by Miss Julia Slagle secretary. Santa Claus will visit the downtown area as streets glow with colored lights. A huge Christmas tree will stand on the city square, illuminated. Local children portraying storybook characters will participate.

Ilearne Hearne

Holiday parade planned on business streets with merchant displays

A parade and march are planned before the crowd in the business streets. Local merchants will display holiday goods. Miss Slagle, in charge, says plans are underway but not complete.

Funeral for Infant in Hearne

Funeral services were held for the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Dotson of Wink who are former Hearne residents. The service was at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. German with Rev. H. N. Tinker officiating. Interment followed at Norwood Cemetery. Heartfield Funeral Home managed arrangements.

Hearne Curtis Dotson Wink Dotson Charles S. German H. N. Tinker St. Phillip’s Episcopal Church Norwood Cemetery Heartfield Funeral Home

Local Visitors and Moves Highlight Hearne Community

Hearne residents report visits and arrivals as W P Beverley of San Antonio and the Hostrasser home welcome guests. P A Reed hosts Alva Larkin and Reed Jr from Dallas and Houston respectively while J H Burney travels from Austin to join Mrs Burney in Athens. Louis Brady and Carolyn Rainey arrive or stay with local residents as E M Brady plans hospital treatment in Austin. F E Hoefer and John C Waltmon family hosts return from Austin visit.

P. A. Reed Misa Alva Larkin Dallas P. A. Reed, Jr Houston F. E. Hoefer Austin John C. Waltmon

Basketball Rules Interpreted by Dallas Committee

A basketball rules interpretation session will be held in Dallas at 9 a m Friday December 11 at the Baker hotel. J W St Clair of the National Basketball Rules Committee will lead discussions clarifying misinterpreted rules and inviting coaches and officials to suggest future changes.

Dallas Baker Hotel J. W. St. Clair National Basketball Rules Committee Mr. St. Clair

Seven Chickens Recovered After Midnight Raid

Deputy Sheriffs Henry Koontz and Offa Williams recovered seven chickens at the Sam Carrabba place after obtaining a search warrant. The birds were identified as the property of Miss Myrtle Wilkes by a black woman who helped care for them and by friends of Wilkes. Carrabba claimed no knowledge of the sale origin.

Myrtle Wilkes Henry Koontz Offa Williams Sam Carrabba Miss Wilkes Carrabba

Thanksgiving Travel and Visits Roam Bryan Area

Local residents and relatives flocked to Bryan to attend the Aggie and Longhorn football game in Austin and to spend Thanksgiving with family. Guests included Sam Benson of Call, Mrs. Blanche Graves, Mrs. Theodor Mahler, and many others visiting from Wichita, Houston, Norman, and Washington. Major Farm Bureau delegate Mrs. Miller hosted relatives from Washington and Oklahoma, while several Bryan residents joined trips to Austin for the Turkey Day clash.

Floy Maddox Wichita Kan Blanche Graves Theodor Mahler Fred Seale Frank Seale Aline Burkhart Austin George G. Chance Chance University of Texas Pat Newton Curtis Mathis Aggies Longhorns Ottie Kelly Harry Dishman Memorial Stadium H. K. Jones Tom Sweeney W. H. Andrew Billie Frank McGee D. L. Weddington Henry Hoyak Patsy Jimmy San Antonio B. J. Kutac J. M. Atkins Rock Prairie William N. Kelly Houston J. R. Atkins Jr Mt. Pleasant L. Barron, Jr Bryan Major C. R. Miller Miller Chester Gray Washington, D. C Lila Welch Norman Okla Miriam Gray Tulsa James Astin Thomas D. Jowers Jack Nacogdoches College Station Mark Richards Franklin D. L. Donaho Harry Tinus Robert T. Young D. Fairfield Frances Fairfield Gonzales Maurice Searcy Temple A. Searcy Hempstead J. W. Elliott G. R. Branch A. J. Buchanan Elmer Elliott Otis Gayle Leonard Wheeless Morris Hamilton Flo Hedtke Pete Palasota Jr I. M. Bond August Straub L. R. Cooner R. Lb. Rogers Madisonville R. A. Booth Barbara Booth D. B. Carrington Hearne W. M. Boguskie Janis M. G. Nall Jess H. Shelton Sally Rand Clint Padgitt Waco Lee J. Rountree Baylor Frank Barnes J. A. Bullock Steep Hollow W. A. Deaton Guy Deaton George N. Deaton

Texas Club Boys Head to Chicago for National Congress

Thirty five Texas 4-H club boys plus eight agricultural leaders depart Fort Worth for Chicago to attend the Fifteenth National 4-H Club Congress. They will tour the city, attend the International Livestock Exposition, and return December 4. State Agent L L Johnson leads the group with several county agents and railway sponsors funding trips for outstanding club work.

Hese Chicago Dorothea Stickling Merrill Wis Faye Miller Apache Okla Ethel McLaughlin Lewistown Mont Montgomery Ward Chicago Congress College Station Fort Worth Congress Texas L. L. Johnson The Extension Service D. A. Adam Young County G. T. Hackney E. Goule Wheeler County K. W. Tottenham Wharton County H. H. Weatherby McIlennan B. L. Henderson Harris County C. B. Marshall Gelveston H. M. Rainer Amatillo Santa Fe Railroad A. & M. College McLellan County Cecil Woodward Leas Wommack Sid Carlysle Waco W. C. Burrell James Passons Wheeler J. C L. E. Erskine Shamrock Robert Wells Graham Harriott Kunkel Billy Earl Gilbert Olney Byron Eckert Mason Leonce Stephenson Abilene Albert ‘Summers Dimmitt Buford Hood Lorenzo Ellis Britten Plainview Roy L. Burrow Tulsa Joe F. Robinson Hebron Robert Beasley Dallas James Toone Waxahachie Bill Ed Jackson Ivanhoe Bad Peace Paris Harold Neves Roby Carlton Homan el Paso Alton Marshall Ovale Billy Huffman Brady Fred Koch, Jr

Dr Harrison Initiates Four Rental Houses Project

Work began Monday morning on four rental houses designed by Dr. R. Henry Harrison. Located on East 25th Street near Forrest Field, each house will have five rooms with concrete foundations and asbestos shingle roofs. Architects listed as Atkinson and Sanders.

R. Henry Harrison East 25Th Street Forrest Field Atkinson and Sanders

Men of College Avenue Baptist to Hold Thursday Get-Together

The Men's Brotherhood plans a special gathering at 7 30 p m Thursday evening with a planned program and invited guests. All men of the church are urged to attend.

Men's Brotherhood of the College Avenue Baptist Church

Plagens Family Reunion Held at Kurten Home

Members of the Plagens family gathered Sunday at the Kurten home of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Plagens. Attendees included Ella Alma and Albert Plagens, Julia Lassen of Savannah Mo., Otto Seeman and family, Edward Plagens and kin, Theo Plagens and family, Otto Plagens and daughters, Lizzie Roth, and others. A basket dinner was served at noon. Mrs Lassen departed for Savannah after visiting relatives and friends.

Plagens Gus Plagens Kurten Ella Plagens Albert Plagens Alma Plagens Julia Lassen Savannah Otto Seeman Edward Plagens College Station Theo. Plagens Otto Plagens Lizzie Roth Lassen

First Methodist Missionary Group Presents Concert at Church

Group No. 3 of the Women’s Missionary Society led a Monday night program at the First Methodist Church. Mrs. Glenn Stinnett presided. Mrs. Theo Mahler introduced acts including organ solos by Mrs. Sara Goodman and vocal numbers by Mrs. Parker Hanna and Walter L. Porter Jr. A marimba medley by Myrtle Robertson followed. Mrs. Stinnett closed with a review of North of the Orient by Ann Morrow Lindbergh. A free offering supported the church recreational building fund.

First Methodist Church Women's Missionary Society of the Church Glenn Stinnett Theo Mahler Sara Goodman Parker Hanna Logan

600 Bushels of Corn Is Destroyed by Fire

John W. Thompson a Tabor farmer lost 66 bushels of corn his barn and some farm equipment in a fire Tuesday night The cause was not determined Thompson tried to control the blaze by stirring smouldering grain from the barn totaling a full loss worth about 75 cents a bushel Insurance status unknown

John W. Thompson Tabor Thompson

Mrs Haswell Donates 200 Books to Rural Library

Mrs Haswell fulfilled a promise to give fifty books to the Rural School library and sent about 200 additional books. Today also received was a World Book set donated by Mrs Cliff Edge.

Tyler Haswell Cliff Edge

Yellow second sheets offered for typing practice

Eagle Printing Co advertises packs of 500 sheets size 8 by 11 inches for only 50 cents. The notice promotes using yellow sheets for carbon copies and general typing practice work.

Eagle Printing Co

East Texas agricultural leaders to hear Cobb in Tyler

A large East Texas group will gather in Tyler on December 5 to hear Cully A. Cobb director of the Division of Cotton from Washington D C speak. The invitation came from the Extension Service at College Station and East Texas Extension staff will receive notices soon. Elbert Gentry Smith County agent will oversee the meeting.

Tyler East Texas Cully A. Cobb Division of Cotton Washington, D. C Cobb College Station Elbert Gentry Smith County

Control of Floods Necessary To Preserve Civilization

Temple Texas dec 1 1929 article argues flood control preserves civilization. It notes Texas progress since 1923 state funds 600000 for water engineers and reclamation, creation of river districts including Brazos Colorado Guadalupe Nueces and Pecos, and aims to protect crops, land value, and soil conservation through watershed wide programs.

United States Texas State Board of Water Engineers Brazos Colorado Guadalupe Sabine-Neches Lower Neches Sulphur River Pease River Nueces Red Bluff Pecos River

Funeral held Sunday for Independence man Jerome Robertson Blue

Funeral services for Jerome Robertson Blue a longtime Independence resident were conducted Sunday by Rev. George Cook of the First Baptist church. Interment followed at Independence with survivors including his mother and five sisters and one brother.

Brenham Jerome Robertson Blue Independence George Cook First Baptist Church Blue The Baptist Church Old Independence J. H. Blue A. T

Prospect School Vets' Property Bags For Christmas

Prospect school's effort joins the Texas Red Cross drive to ship 650 gift bags to Station Hospital San Antonio and William Beaumont General Hospital El Paso for Christmas trees. Mrs B G McDonald asked to include her class bags and Brazos County residents may donate via Bryan 491 or the Red Cross at City Hall.

Prazos County Red Cross Texas B.G. McDonald Prospect School Bryan Texas Red Cross Station Hospital San Antonio William Beaumont General Hospital el Paso Brazos County

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hearne News Norman L. McCarver Vernon Easterwood H. G. Easterwood W. G. Bussa Hearne Girls Navy Nezzie Sisson Gilbert HH. Stubbs Walter Joe Pippin R, EB Cornforth John Luke W. A. McNeel Tinus Hubbard S. W. Nichols Jewett W. S. Highsmith Taft W. A. Smith Jakie Silverman P. B. Hall Episcopal Women W. P. Beverley Charles Hostrasser J. H. Burney W. M. Burney Louis Brady Kerrville Carolyn Rainey Fayetteville, Ark Mrs E. M. Brady D. E. Thompson Sam Benson Call Bassie Whitcomb Charles Hollis Newton Robert Ogden Texas Club Boys Ft. Worth Cc. A. B 1St Methodist Missionary Group Culley A. Cobb Norris Slant John A. Norris Brazos River J. RK. Blue Home- Coming Association Noah Dansby A. T. P. Wheeler Madie Blue Pursang Eagle Printing Company
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