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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1924
Page
2
Bryan Weekly of Bryan Texas lists publication details from April 22 1912. Managing editor Mrs Lee J Rountree notes rates for daily and weekly editions, Brazos County pricing, and Associated Press rights for local and special dispatches.
A recent grade crossing accident on the H. and T. C. tracks on 28th street, narrowly survived, prompts the Eagle to urge protective arms at the crossing. Sight and noise hinder warnings in a busy Bryan, and action is urged through local groups to prevent further danger. The Gordon Echo notes a school pen for dirty hands and unwashed faces, citing cleanliness as moral guidance.
The piece notes Ottomar Mergenthaler’s invention of the linotype machine and its impact on modern newspapers. It mentions a memorial tablet at his birthplace in Germany and contrasts German recognition with the enduring fame of war heroes.
A Mineral Wells Index item credits a United States Senator from the west with a riddle about strings of language. The note plays on phrases like henr and heir to tease puns about error and luck, concluding with playful wordplay.
The Mustangs set a football record by tying four conference games this season. The piece notes an exceptional run and hints at a long-lasting achievement. It also mentions the idea of starting Christmas shopping early as a contrast to daily newspaper life.
A large crowd attended the Thanksgiving service at the Christian church. The Ward duet and Edgar Buchanan vocal solo delighted listeners while Dr. Held spoke on Thanksgiving. The congregation sang Coronation and America, the Pastors' Union offering was well received.
The women of the First Baptist Church packed five 160 pound boxes of home made cookies for Buckner Orphan Home in Dallas. Cookies included plain, nut, raisin, oatmeal and sugar varieties. Mrs J W Dyer chaired the effort and praised widespread support from church and community alike.
A rainy morning ends five month drought but tanks remain low for stock water. Local news highlights include two Davidson boys picking cotton by moonlight to avoid missing school, a forceful sermon on Bible authenticity, a near accident involving Dr. J. C. Davidson, a surprise wedding between Aubrey Jones and Annie Laurie Etheridge, and community congratulations.
The Boy Scouts of C. R. Gardner's troop met at the Scout Home last night at 7 o'clock. The group sang, played games, and practiced knot tying. Present were Ewing Gaby Curtis Cobb George Smith Philip Gaby Noble Eden Benny Griffin Roy Carnes Claude Slowey George Slowey Dominee Palermo Tommie Palermo Jewel Carroll Jim Carroll Freeman Key and Mack Price.
Britten Henderson of Kurten reports from Fort Worth with a Fort Worth date line. He represents Brazos County on the Free Trip Special of the Santa Fe Railway to Chicago for the county’s top club project record. He notes visits to Armour's Packing House and Montgomery Ward and says they will depart for Chicago tonight.
Attorney W S Barron and Dr George Sumney Jr of College Station were involved in a collision at the Graham Williams Motor Company corner in Bryan this afternoon. Sumney’s car had a broken front wheel and was pushed onto the curb. Barron told an Eagle reporter he would assume all responsibility for the incident due to obstructed view from material placed beside him.
From the Houston Chronicle, Texas A&M led the Southwestern Conference in points scored with 229 in a 10 game season while conceding only 35. Baylor led in conference play with a 4-0-1 record and 159 points, Arkansas totaled 173. The piece notes that pure score comparisons are limited and cites Rice beating Texas 19 to 6 while A&M defeated Rice 13 to 4 and Texas A&M later losing to Texas 7 to 0.
Ann Bentley marked her 10th birthday Saturday afternoon from 2:30 to 5 at her parents home on Bryan Street. Guests brought gifts and played outdoor and indoor games, with a cake and refreshments. The ten candle cake featured gifts for guests as well as a wish for Ann's future.
Mr and Mrs Albert Haneman announce the marriage of their daughter Miss Lillian Haneman to Mr L J Dupuy of Marlin. The ceremony will be December 4 at 2 p m at the First Methodist church in Bryan. Miss Haneman is a Bryan native and graduate of Bryan High School and the University of Texas with further study at Columbia University. She has taught Latin at Marlin High School for four years. The groom, a native Texan, represents Stickley Furniture Company in Grand Rapids Michigan, and is noted for dependability and efficiency.
P S Mangum, principal of the Edge school, has returned from a brief business trip to Dallas.
Miss Merle Gandy 20 of Wellborn was seized and dragged toward a tank on Peck Prairie road after dusk. She escaped and alerted her parents. officers including Constable Wheeless and Deputy Griffin investigated but could not identify the assailant or his race.
The Allen Academy football team defeated San Marcos Baptist Academy 20 to 0 on the Baptists' field to claim the Texas Academy Football Conference title for the third straight year. Burgess and A. Allen scored on long end runs, with strong line play by Seay Nami and Meiers. San Marcos' Ramsey and Albright stood out on defense. Allen was penalized 275 yards for holding.
Dr. and Mrs. W. C. Fountain visited Old Independence in Washington county to view the Baylor College ruins. They recalled the 1845 charter for Baylor University and the 1885 consolidation with Waco University, noting the site as the cradle of Baptist education in Texas.
Ginned in Brazos county from the 1924 crop up to November 14 total 18 529 bales including round bales counted as half. This compares with 25 074 bales ginned to the same date last year. Card from the government to Joe F. Howard lists the figures.
Presbyterians in Brazos County urge a church wide cash offering on Sunday December 14 to fund an equipment program for ten years. Contributions go to Hangchow College China foreign missions and New Texas home mission churches with local churches A and M College Bryan First Church Bryan led by Rev. Hancock and Rev. Shell.
Dr L O Wilkerson and wife and infant daughter returned from four years as medical missionaries in China. He studied Chinese, worked at Rockefeller Hospital in Peking, then oversaw Southern Baptist Hospital at Cheng Chow. Health concerns moved them home via Europe, stopping in Hong Kong Singapore Colombo Aden Suez Marseilles London and Paris before New York and Tennessee. They plan a Bryan stay through the new year and may open a local practice.
Invitations announce the marriage of Miss Avis Cummings daughter of Mr and Mrs Chas Cummings 3110 Washington Ave to Mr Barney Claire Lowry of Mart Texas at the bride's home Saturday afternoon at 3 30 o clock They will take a two week trip to Tampa and Key West Florida then reside in Navasota where Lowry works in the L G N railroad transportation department A full society column account will appear next week in the Eagle.
C. A. Harris tuned in during tests Thursday night and reports hearing Coblenz Germany. He could not distinguish the call letters but the singing and playing were clearly audible.
District Agent G W Orms departs for Pearsall and Cotulla for extension service work. Henry Wehrman becomes front man at M H James Drug Store No 1 starting December 1. Mrs W W White of Riviera delayed by H T C train wreck visiting relatives in Dallas. W R Fairman attends Motion Picture Theatre Owners of Texas board meeting in Dallas. A D Jackson from A and M Extension Service in Bryan. Walter Wipprecht and sister Elsbeth return from deer hunt trip to Comfort. Several out of town guests attend the Dupuy Haneman wedding. Leonard Neville of Cross visits Bryan. Henry Buchanan recovering from appendicitis at Bryan Hospital. J L Sample and wife of Tabor visit Bryan. Grace McFarland heads to Goldthwaite then Temple sanitarium. Lillian Ferguson recovering from earlier appendicitis. Artie Lou Smith on two-week vacation from A and M College office. F M Richie and wife of Brazos county visit Bryan.
The Mrs D P Gaby kindergarten class invited parents to a Thanksgiving Eve program at the teacher's home. Children performed songs readings and a two act Pilgrim landing play with roles for Irwin Lenz Robert Tatum Junior Dishman John Alden Chas Felker Miles Standish and others. Parents later joined games and refreshments followed with thanks for another similar occasion.
A Sunday family reunion gathered at Mr. and Mrs. John D. Conlee in this city with Mrs. Emma Buchanan Keith of Perryton visiting. Attendees included Will Conlee and family, Jess Conlee and son Jack, R. C. Conlee and family, Pansy Conlee, and Ethel Edmunds, sharing a noon turkey dinner and afternoon visits with old friends.
V. R. Glazener, former superintendent of the College poultry farm, is appointed poultry specialist for the Extension Service, succeeding E. O. Edson who resigned. Glazener is Texas raised and educated at A. and M. College. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Looney and their sons of Branchville were among readers mentioned.
Miss Wesa Weddington principal of the East Side School in Bryan attended the State Teachers convention in San Antonio. She spoke Friday evening before the assembly as the only woman on the program with the topic The Uses and Abuses of Affiliation. Bryan praises her high standing and key committee work.
Bryan Review staff members and adviser prepare to travel to Belton for the Texas High School Press Association gathering at Baylor College. Students include Kate Parker Lila Graham Bryan Mary Jones Pauline McCulloch Sara Moore Boyett Charles Edge Vergne Adams and Herry Weaver with Miss M E McCarty guiding the group. The publication has earned statewide praise for quality editing and reporting.
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