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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1927
Page
2
A compilation notes universal peace debates in city chambers, a flood in Algiers killing over 3,000, and Calvin Coonage pressing for harmonious administration after meetings with Congressional leaders including Texas' John Garner.
Speaker voices frustration at Congress with about 5,000 bills. analysts estimate 4,900 could be discarded. The piece argues the volume creates constant violations of existing laws and calls for simplification of the legal code.
In Austin speculation says Nickles is groomed by the Fergusons to challenge Dan Moody for governor. Observers note the race demands vast funds to compete, with finance a key hurdle.
The Supreme Court grants Texas about 24000 acres from New Mexico as part of a boundary dispute. Officials doubt the land’s value until aviation needs create demand for large tracts.
Chicago crime reports show daily shootings among liquor gangs with rival factions engaging in deadly factional violence in a city plagued by cut-throat competition. Public safety concerns rise as organized crime battles intensify across neighborhoods.
Miss Anne Kelley of Galveston resigns as city secretary effective December 31, citing relocation as the sole reason. The article notes she served with distinction as perhaps the only woman in Texas in the role. The Prince of Sweden comments on American slang, contrasting a New York remark about knowing vegetables with another about onions.
The General Education Board awarded Prairie View Normal Texas a gift of 100 000 as part of a broad philanthropic effort. John D Rockefeller gave 400000000 to the General Education Board, described as one of the era’s most significant donations. Harry Sinclair’s court remarks and jury handling are noted with public skepticism. The Bryan and Brazos County Good Cheer Association met today to discuss support for the community, stressing that donations fund programs rather than salaries for social science workers.
Curtis Vinson, publicity director, heads a campus news service on the A and M College radio that draws favorable comments. The ongoing school happenings matter to ex students and to Texas taxpayers supporting the institution.
Ponca City Oklahoma with 15600 residents will not levy a direct tax for municipal government in the coming year. The city owns public utilities and profits from them cover all running city expenses. Ponca City is cited as one of Oklahoma's progressive towns.
State Ranger Hamer urges a security overhaul at the Austin State Treasury. He notes steps to safeguard money include daily additions to protective measures and contends the constitution favors wealth over human life, reflecting a stalled evolution of public safety ideas.
Reported sentences span fifty to ninety nine years for several Texas bank robbers. The editorial argues justice will deter crime without bounties for shooting. Readers note editorial opinion on local media influence and economic competition.
President Coolidge defends high protective tariffs citing national interests while critics cite economists and France's tariff example. A Saturday Evening Post editorial outlines qualities for the next president, stressing broad outlook, scientific knowledge, and national focus over sectional ties.
The Friendship Bible Class of First Baptist led Bryan Sunday with 126 attendees including 62 regular members, 25 new members, and many visitors from Wixon Steep Hollow Edge Wellborn and Bryan. A class photo followed a three month membership contest the Blue Regiment won 5808 to 5208 points. captains Mrs. Fender and Miss Todd received Bibles.
A jury in Shawnee, Oklahoma, found Tom Guest, 35, guilty of murder in the December 2 bank robbery at Asher, killing Bailey Browder, a local druggist, and returned a death verdict.
Gerrit Smith Miller spearheaded the first game of American football in 1862 at the Epes Sargeant Dix well School in Boston.
The Texas Echo decries Corpus Christi Truck Company use of Jim Wells county highways. It argues fair taxation and maintenance should match road use, cites railroad competition, and condemns out of county haulers profiting without contributing to upkeep. Ends noting homestead liens affect paving.
Students at Allen Academy of Bryan organize a DeMolay Club with L. Ashburn of Denison as president and William C. Alexander of Gulf as sponsor. Active program outlined by President Ashburn. Other officers include Vice President Chubby Vivian Gilmer, Secretary and Treasurer R. L. McCauley Brookshire, Sentinel B. F. Barden Galveston.
The Bryan High School Review elected staff members this morning per Supt H L Durham. The editor is John Sidney Smith with Kathleen Bullard as assistant editor. Literary editors are Cecil Martin Milton Maloney Arthur Morehead and Myrle Henry. Joke editors are Malcolm Barron and Pauline Davis. Society editor Leila Law Davis. Athletic editor Nelson Fuller. Circulation manager Kenneth Trant. Exchange editor Fred Conrad. Business manager Coulter Hoppess. Assistant Alvie Adams.
At a regular meeting of Woman's Benefit Association No. 120 in Bryan held at the K of P hall on Friday night December 2, officers for the coming year were elected. President Mrs. Sybil V Haltom. vice president Miss Icey Goen. acting past president Mrs. Kate Davis. recording secretary Mrs. Janette Wright. treasurer Mrs. Havannah McDowell. chaplain Mrs. Naomi John. Lady of Ceremonies Mrs. Julia Jones. Sergeant Mrs. Hugo Lenz. financial secretary Mrs. Ray Jones. inner hostess Mrs. Nettie B. Carroll. outer hostess Miss Mary Tauber. A short business session followed with a cash donation of 2.50 to the Red Cross, the Salvation Army and the Good Cheer Fund.
Georgetown December 3 Governor and Mrs Dan Moody Attorney General and Mrs Claude Pollard and Mrs Lee J Rountree among guests invited to the Christmas carol service by Southwestern University girls in the Women’s building on December 14. Dressed in white they will sing by candlelight and process to the dining hall for a banquet with music toasts and speeches. The event ends the year as exams start December 16 and holidays begin December 21.
Mrs J L Brock president of the Bryan and Brazos County Good Cheer Association names an investigating committee to identify needs in Bryan for Christmas relief. Northeast Northwest Southeast Southwest College Rural districts listed with named members. Mount Lassen in northern California remains the only active volcano in the lower forty eight states.
Mrs J L Brock was elected president of the Bryan and Brazos County Good Cheer Association at the annual meeting in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. The group reported aid to 110 families this year, with about $1900 spent and less than $300 in the treasury, urging fundraising to sustain future relief efforts.
The Bryan Delphian Chapter met Friday with Mrs. J. S. Mogford presiding. Mrs. M. Francis led a lesson on ancient Babylonian gods described as sacred idols once placed in home niches. W. H. Thomas spoke on Milton, and members presented pieces on L Allegro Paradise Lost Shakespeare and Two Sonnets and Eve's Account of the First Day.
Dr. L J Pessin of the Experiment Station of the University and Texas A M College spoke to Kurten on cotton root rot in Brazos county. He noted soils and rotations affect spread, cited 98 percent rot on a farm along the old San Antonio road, urged clean cultivation and rotation, and promised to return for another talk.
Mr and Mrs Stiles Giraud depart December 24 to spend Christmas Day with her parents Mr and Mrs Tyler Heswell in Bryan. They will leave December 26 for a month in New York visiting friends and attending a New Year's party. The Houston Chronicle notes that government profits on paper money arise from about half a percent of issued notes never being redeemed.
Herman Henderson, a Brazos County 4 H club boy from Kurten, culled a flock of 500 chickens at the farm of Robert Atkins on Mumford road two miles from Bryan. County Agent C. L. Benson was busy with a poultry show, and Henderson learned culling under his direction, making a splendid record.
The Bryan community notes the marriage of Sam A. Mitchell to Constance Bradbury at the bride’s home with Rev. J. C. Stewart officiating. The couple plans to reside with the groom’s mother, Mrs. H. W. Mitchell, after a brief honeymoon.
A new bus line between Bryan and Marlin will be operated by Sam H Day starting next week. This completes Bryan's bus service between Dallas and Houston. Mr Day bought two Buick buses from Jack Allen of Bryan Saturday to run on the route.
Fort Worth December 2 Texas turkey breeders were warned by John Colliers, former president of the Texas Poultry and Egg Association, against holding flocks for higher prices. He warned they could face surplus and low prices like cotton farmers now experiencing.
The Bryan community mourns Mrs. Eula Godwin Miller who died of heart disease at her East 24th Street home on December 8 1927 at 9 30 am. Born April 21 1869 in Winona Mississippi she moved to Bryan as a child. She married O L Miller December 16 1896 and leaves son Ollie Miller of Beaumont stepson Rush Miller and stepdaughter Mrs Lucius Maddox along with her mother Mrs E L Godwin and sisters Mrs M A Robertson and Mrs W M Smith and brother James Godwin. Funeral at 4 00 pm Sunday from the family home led by Rev Roy S Holloman with Rev R F E Day assisting. Attending mourners include Mr and Mrs W M Smith of Houston Mr and Mrs Douglas Robertson of New Braunfels Mr and Mrs Lucian Maddox of Beaumont and Rush Miller of Galveston.
Bryan Woman's Club prepares a Christmas Pageant at 3 p.m. on Wednesday December 14 in the Carnegie Library open meeting guest day. Mrs. W S Howell Mrs F L Henderson and Mrs Thomas Lain din lead the committee for decor and pageant. D C McIntosh and Mrs J H Conway chair the pageant group, inviting Campus Study Club Music Study Club Reading Club Extension Service Club Delphian Society and Bryan College Parent Teachers' Associations as guests.
City Manager J. Bryan Miller reports a new petition from residents demanding paving on West and Thirtieth Streets three blocks west of Bryan Avenue. Signers include N. A. Stewart R. R. Ellis E. J. Blazek J. N. Goodwin Mrs. Otto Boehner E. J. Nedbalek Ed Sebesta and A. C. Williams. The city plans asphalt crossings at College and Twenty-ninth and Thirtieth streets costing about 250 dollars.
The Brazos County A. and M. Mothers Club will meet Friday December 9 at 3 oclock at the home of Mrs. M. R. Bentley. President Mrs. F. L. Thomas urges that the mother of every Brazos county boy at A. and M. be present. Urgent plans for the organization are noted.
Q B Henry of Dobbins is spending a week in this city and staying as a guest in the Kern home on East 24th Street.
Charlie Cumings, star tackle on the Bryan high school football team, was elected captain of the 1928 eleven at a barbecue last night at Sue Haswell Memorial Park. The vote by secret ballot was conducted by H. P. Dansby, father of Horace Dansby, captain of the 1927 team. Cummings is regarded as one of the Souths outstanding high school players and there was no better tackle in the state. The gathering included a plentiful feed and appreciation for Mr. Dansbys hospitality.
Nineteen members of the Allen Academy football team were awarded letters by the athletics department. Captain Bruce Dillenbach and players including Ted Spencer Jimmie Dunn Bud McLeod Abe Barnett J. Webb Stollenwerck George Phelps Pat Wallace Sub Polland Pony Allen Jim Manning Pellum Barron W E Wager Lawrence Ashburn Bill Staples Bill Merka Chubby Vivian Jack Lambert and J W Hamilton received letter awards.
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