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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1920
Page
7
Take Notice of a stock cleanout in Bryan offering dry goods clothing shoes hats and ladies wear at unusually low prices. Mens heav y fleece undershirts drawers ribbed union suits and lisle socks feature deep discounts alongside brown domestic and bleached products and bed items with many items priced well below typical retail.
Rev. and Mrs. King Vivion arrived in Bryan Saturday and reside at Miss Laura Neals No 246 on the campus at College. Rev. Vivion wed Harriet Wenton of Morrisville Mo on December 2. The bride is granddaughter of the late Bishop Marvin of the M E Church South.
Secretary Eberstadt and Coach Hudson arrange with I G N Railway a 8 am Bryan to Houston return by 9 pm special for Bryan Hi and Houston Heights game. up to 125 tickets at 6.40 round trip sold by Thursday noon. purchase at Chamber offices with receipt valid for Saturday ticket. If undersold the train is cancelled and money refunded.
Washington December 7 Secretary Baker was asked by the House military committee to appear Friday and explain why the War Department recruited an army of more than 180 000 men.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist church met Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock and elected officers for the ensuing year. Pres: Mrs. J. B. Priddy. First VP: Mrs. J. W. Black. Second VP: Mrs. J. R. McKee. Superintendent Study and Publicity: Mrs. J. N. Goodwin. Superintendent Social Service: Mrs. W. F. Gibbs. Superintendent of Supplies: Mrs. A. M. Waldrop. Corresponding Secretary: Mrs. F. Hall. Treasurer: Mrs. Wade Cox. Local Treasurer: Mrs. J. E. Covey. Agent for Missionary Voice: Mrs. Z. Harder. Recording Secretary: Mrs. J. M. Reed.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist church collects warm clothing for Polish Relief this week. A committee will call, or mail to Mrs. E. J. Jenkins for delivery by Friday. The appeal notes urgent need for aid as Polish refugees face freezing conditions. Market advertising by David Reid invites fresh milk customers.
Frank Braczyk delivered 16 memberships and $16 to the Red Cross roll call at headquarters on Monday. He says Polish authorities urge every Polish family in Brazos county wear a Red Cross button for 1921 as a sign of loyalty. He will continue efforts to enroll all residents.
Joe Heads, a colored man, killed a silver fox in a swamp on College Creek. The fox, likely Arctic, wandered far from home. It was yellow gray with black and white ringed tail, about fifteen inches long, with a tail matching. Mrs. J. C. Davidson of Harvey observed it and noted its Northland origin.
Daily Eagle column lists numerous Bryan area residents and visitors including Mrs. J. M. Sparks returning from Houston and staying at 3501 20th Street with Mrs. J. W. Dyer. Names from Wellborn, Tabor, Bedias, Rockdale, and Houston appear among social and business appearances in Bryan.
Pruce Frazier of Wichita Falls travels to Mexia and visits colleges in Bryan. Mrs. W. L. Houston returns from Houston visits. Prof. H. F. Saunders of Abilene visits Bryan as Simmons College faculty member and potential Sunday school secretary successor. Marguerite Houston and Edwin Reinhardt tour the West. Several locals report illnesses and travel. a notice urges insurance protection amid financial stress.
President Wilson offered concrete revisions to tax laws simplification of income and profit taxes and creation of a workable budget system. He urged independence for the Philippines and loan to Armenia while calling for economy in government, cost of living measures, and licensing of incorporations. He also stressed rehabilitation for disabled soldiers and training without endorsing a bonus. The address framed democracy as tested and America as a leader in promoting democratic principles.
Houston Heights high schedules a December 11 game with Bryan high at Rice Field. The winner earns the scholastic Texas championship bid against Abilene high, with Heights offering a record $600 guarantee, the largest in Houston school football history.
W. H. Williams of Austin, special inspector for the State Fire Insurance Commission, and City Fire Marshal John Daly Jr. are touring Bryan to inspect oil mills cotton gins and related facilities. Williams reports Bryan is in good condition and Daly is actively on the job.
Proprietors Roman & Vick Drug Store offer Blue Star Eczema Remedy for French itch eczema ringworm and cracked hands with a guaranteed satisfaction promise.
The First Baptist church Sunday School unanimously approved giving four Christmas trees for the children on December 24. Mrs T. R. Batte named general chairman of arrangements with Stella Woodward and E. E. McAdams as assistants. Committees were formed for decorations and program, with Horace P. Dansby heading tree procurement and Mrs. Kennedy and Mrs. Ellis arranging the program under Mrs Wis Davis’s music direction.
Mrs Maggie Barry spoke at the First Christian Church on the dynamic power of Jesus message. The service marked Woman's Day with an address highlighting personal empowerment through faith. Mrs Rountree was unable to give the evening talk on Americanism due to the stormy night and will deliver it later at Bryan.
City officials report that the State Fire Insurance Commission may approve a 3 percent reduction in the key rate if fire prevention is taught in public schools. A sample textbook has been sent for review and, if arrangements satisfy the commission, residents could see lower fire insurance costs. Texas mine owners and union miners meet in Fort Worth to discuss working conditions with no major wage disputes expected. Death notice for Geo. W. Smith. 231 members of a group should reach 500.
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