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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1924
Page
6
Bryan weekly paper announces publication details with postal classification and rates. It lists managing editor Mrs Lee J Rountree and rates for daily and weekly subscriptions, including carrier and mail options in Brazos County. The notice notes Thursday publication and AP membership rights for news dispatches.
An accident at the H T C grade crossing on 28th street recalls the need for protective arms to block the crossing when a train nears. The Bryan city scene has limited warning visibility and industry noise masks signals. The Eagle urges action through local groups to prevent further danger to life and property.
A Gordon Echo paragraph explains second and third grades place dirty children in a Pig Pen for unwashed hands face or nails hair or teeth. It endorses keeping clean as gospel and urges adults to emulate the practice to start youngsters toward hygiene.
Ottomar Mergenthaler invented the linotype machine which revolutionized mass news printing. A memorial tablet was placed on his birthplace in a small German village. The piece notes Germany’s slow recognition and contrasts it with the enduring fame of wartime heroes.
The Mustangs set a season mark by tying four conference games, a feat unlikely to be repeated. The piece also shifts to urging early Christmas shopping as life unfolds in daily papers.
A large crowd gathered for the Thanksgiving service at the Christian church. The Ward duet and Edgar Buchanan solo delighted attendees while Dr. Held spoke on the themes of Thanksgiving and daily life. Offering for the Pastors' Union pleased organizers as the service proved spiritual and uplifting. Pyrens of Milan visited the city on business.
The First Baptist Church women gathered at the church on Tuesday and packed five boxes weighing 160 pounds of home made cookies for Buckner Orphan Home in Dallas. Cookies included plain, nut, raisin, oatmeal and sugar varieties. Chairwoman Mrs. J. W. Dyer praised the generous response from church members and other women and children who joined in.
A light rain ends a five month dry spell. Two Davidson farm youths secretly picked last cotton by moonlight to avoid missing school. Dr J C Davidson narrowly avoids a traffic injury. Aubrey Jones and Annie Laurie Etheridge wed quietly Saturday night. groom's family owns red cattle herd. bride is a bright sixteen year old.
The Boy Scouts of C R Gardner's troop met at the Scout Home last night at seven. They played games sang songs and practiced knots. Present were Ewing Gaby Curtis Cobb George Smith Philip Gaby Noble Eden Benny Griffin Roy Carnes Claude Slowey George Slowey Dorinee Palermo Tommy Palermo Jewel Carroll Jim Carroll Freeman Key and Mack Price. Next Friday they meet at Haswell's corner then ride to the Scout Home in cars.
Britten Henderson of Kurten writes from Fort Worth on the Free Trip Special to Chicago. He notes Brazos County's top county record, visits Armour's Packing House and Montgomery Ward, and a feast at Armour's before leaving for Chicago this evening. He praises train official Mr. Fred Haile and describes good times in Fort Worth.
In Bryan this afternoon the car of Attorney W. S. Barron and the car of Dr. George Sumney Jr. of College Station collided at the Graham Williams Motor Co corner. The Sumney car had a broken front wheel and was pushed onto the curb. Barron said he would assume responsibility due to obstructed view from material piled in the seat beside him.
Records show the Texas A and M Aggies were first in points scored and in protecting their goal line with 229 points scored and 35 allowed over 10 games. Baylor led conference wins, Arkansas ranked third in goals. The piece discusses the unpredictability of football results and historic upsets across seasons.
Ann Bentley celebrated her tenth birthday at her parents home on Bryan Street. Afternoon guests arrived bearing gifts and well wishes. Outdoor games preceded indoor activities and cake with ten burning taps. Names of attendees include Mary Jane Nall Leona Mae Evan Rodaline Smith and Elinor Ann Ward among others.
Mr and Mrs Albert Haneman announce the marriage of their daughter Miss Lillian Haneman to Mr L J Dupuy of Marlin. The wedding will be Thursday December 4 at 2 p m in the First Methodist church Bryan. The bride a Bryan native graduate of Bryan High School Texas University and Columbia training has taught Latin for four years in Merlin High School. The groom a Grand Rapids Stickley Furniture representative and Texas native holds a responsible position with the firm.
P. S. Mangum, principal of the Edge school, has returned from a short business visit to Dallas.
Miss Merle Gandy twenty is attacked near the Gandy home four miles east of Wellborn on Peck Prairie road. She was seized choked and dragged to a tank bank but escaped and ran to the house. Authorities identify no suspect race. Constable Wheeless Deputy Griffin and Officers Williams and Fuller investigated.
Allen Academy defeated San Marcos Baptist Academy 20 to 0 on the Baptists' field to reclaim the Texas Academy Football Conference title for the third consecutive year. Burgess and A. Allen each scored, while Allen racked up 275 yards in penalties. Ramsey and Albright starred for San Marcos in a hard-fought loss.
Dr and Mrs W C Fountain toured the ruins of Baylor College in Old Independence Washington county noting the institution founded after 1845 and its move to Belton and Waco in 1885. They recalled the site as the cradle of Baptist education in Texas and its pioneer role in the state’s learning culture.
Government card shows 18529 bales ginned in Brazos County from the 1924 crop prior to November 14, including round bales counted as half, down from 25074 by the same date last year. Joe F. Howard, government statistician for Brazos County, provided the figures.
Brazos county Presbyterians organize a December 14 church wide collection as part of a General Assembly equipment fund. The drive supports Hangchow Christian College in China and New Texas home mission projects with a ten year goal of raising 500000 dollars annually. Local churches A M College Bryan and First Bryan will participate under pastors Fred Hancock and Wm Shell.
Dr L Wilkerson and wife and one year old daughter return to Bryan after four years as medical missionaries for the Southern Baptist church in China. They visited Mrs Wilkersons parents in Bryan and plan to stay through the new year while deciding where to practice.
Wedding invitations announce the marriage of Miss Avis Cummings daughter of Mr and Mrs Chas Cummings of 3110 Washington Avenue to Mr Barney Claire Lowry of Mart Texas. The ceremony will be at the bride’s parents home on Saturday at 3 30 pm December 6. The couple plans a two week wedding trip to Tampa and Key West Florida and will reside in Navasota after Mr Lowry joins the L G N railroad transportation department.
C A Harris tuned in on international radio tests Thursday night and reports hearing Coblenz Germany. He could not distinguish the call letters but says singing and playing were audible clearly.
District Agent G W Orms travels for Extension work in Pearsall and Cotulla while Henry Wehrman begins as front man at M H James Drug Store No 1. Multiple visitors and health updates noted from area residents, weddings, travels, and hospital recoveries across Bryan with ties to A&M College and local businesses.
Mrs. D P Gaby’s kindergarten class welcomed parents for a Thanksgiving Eve program. Children performed songs readings and a sand table reenactment of Plymouth’s landing. Gov Carver Gov Bradford and other roles were played by Irwin Lenz Jr Dishman John Alden and more. Refreshments followed with prizes won in games and hospitable fare.
Sunday gathering at John D. Conlee and wife’s home brought together the home’s children and grandchildren with Mrs. Emma Buchanan Keith of Perryton Texas for a turkey dinner and long afternoon of reminiscence and neighborly visits. Attending included Will Conlee and family, Jess Conlee and son Jack, R. C. Conlee and family, Pansy Conlee of Humble, and Ethel Edmunds among others.
V R Glazener is appointed poultry specialist for the Extension Service at A and M succeeding E O Edson who resigned. Glazener, Texas raised and educated at A and M, previously supervised the College poultry farm. Mr and Mrs Hugh Looney and sons of Branchville were among readers or attendees at the event.
Miss Wesa Weddington principal of East Side School Bryan attended the State Teachers convention in San Antonio. She spoke Friday evening as the sole woman on the program on The Uses and Abuses of Affiliation. Bryan praises her as a leading educator and notes her exalted official appointments and committee work.
The Bryan Review staff from Bryan High School will travel to Belton for the Texas High School Press Association conference at Baylor College December 4 5 and 6. Students include Kate Parker Lila Graham Bryan Mary Jones Pauline McCulloch Sara Moore Boyett Charles Edge Vergne Adams and Herry Weaver led by Miss M E McCarty. The group is praised for superior editing and journalistic training.
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