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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1936

Page

2

Funeral Service For Calvert Man Held Wednesday

Funeral services were held in Calvert for W. L. Horton age 4 who died at home Tuesday. Horton born May 28 1872 in Calvert lived there until death leaving a wife a son Howell Horton of San Antonio and four sisters. Interment was in Calvert cemetery with pallbearers named. Also reports the engagement of Ralph C Levine of Hearne to Miss Sylvia Einhorn of Houston solemnized November 25 in Houston with a large gathering and wedding trip planned.

Hearne Calvert W. L. Horton Mr. Horton Robertson County Howell Horton San Antonio Ene Oy Horton N. M Ralph C. Levine S. Levine Sylvia Einhorn L Einhorn Houston Hotchkiss ‘Street Max Levine Hearne School Austin Kerrville Eula Mae George

Local Socials and Visits Highlight Hearne Notes

Mrs. O. G. Hudson returns from San Antonio visit with daughters Mary Ellen and Nancy. Charles L. New of Taylor’s Nelson Davis company visits his mother Mrs. John New. George King of Waco and former Hearne resident greets friends. Rosa McCarver of Marlin spends weekend with mother Mrs. R. M. McCarver. Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Carson Jr host guest K. Streiber of Yorktown.

O. G. Hudson San Antonio Mary Ellen Nancy Charles L. New Nelson Davis Company Taylor John New George King Waco The National Compress Company Mr. King Hearne M. W. Carson, Jr K. Streiber Yorktown

Banded quail bagged by Dansby in Brazos County

A banded female bobwhite, US Biological Survey No. 409581, liberated seven miles east of Bryan in Area 2, was bagged on December 1. The report urges other hunters to submit band numbers and locations to the Texas Wildlife Service to collect data on survival and movement for future restoration programs.

Syria Brazos County State Game, Fish and Oyster Commission Texas Wildlife Service U. S. Biological Survey Bryan Telephone College

Deer slain near El Campo yields rare triple horn buck

El Campo hunter William Apple killed a 10 point buck about 26 miles northwest of town. The deer bore a third horn, with four on one prong and five on the other, plus a six inch spike from the forehead. Veterans call it among the largest in years.

EL Campo William Apple

Mrs Baker Returns Home as Bryan Kin Rally For Grandma

Mrs E W Baker goes back to Abilene while Mr Baker stays with his mother Mrs Rebecca Baker in Bryan at her bedside. Grandma Baker known to locals as Grandma Baker improved on Sunday after a turn for the better.

E. WH. Baker Abilene Mr. Baker Bryan Rebecca Baker Grandma” Baker

New Forestry Division Office Dedication in Lufkin Texas

The Texas Forest Service prepares a formal dedication for its new Division of Forest Protection office in Lufkin on December 12. Senator John Redditt and other legislators helped secure funds for construction. The five acre site was donated by the city, with E O Siecke directing the service and W E White set to occupy the new office.

Division of Forest Protection Texas Forest Service Lufkin Texas John 8. Redditt A. and M. College E. 0. Siecke College Station Forest Protection

Prospect School Aids Red Cross to Help Veterans

Prospect School in Brazos County led by Mrs. B G McDonald collected colorful creterie bags for the Red Cross. The bags will be sent to bed patients among sick and disabled service men in government hospitals at Christmas. Ships were sent Saturday to Emma L Katz at William Beaumont General Hospital El Paso.

Prospect School Brazos County B. G. McDonald Red Cross Bryan Emma L. Katz American Red Cross William Beaumont General Hospital el Paso

Bowie Girl Scouts Invest Tenderfeet At Rally

The Bowie Girl Scouts held a regular meeting on Wednesday and completed their tenderfeet test. An investure ceremony welcomed Sue Bethany, Alice Lee, Dorothy Kosarek, Nancy Moss, Josephine Patranella, and Elizabeth White. Other members invested on November 14 include Nina Rawls, Lucille Salvata, Anthonette Varisco, Dorothy Varisco, Betty Sears, Joyce Cloud, Janelle Ellis, Cecil Gelber, Deli Griesser, Miss Lichte, captain, and Miss Ettle, lieutenant.

Bowie Sue Bethany Alice Lee Dorothy Kosarek Nancy Moss Josephine Patranella Elizabeth White Nina Rawls Lucille Salvata Anthonette Varisco Dorothy Varisco Betty Sears Joyce Cloud Janelle Ellis Cecil Gelber Deli Griesser Miss Lichte Miss Ettle

Transforming Child Life at Waco Orphanage Christmas Drive

Local Methodist group and friends raise support for Waco orphanage to aid malnourished children. Rev. Ervin Jackson reports the effort aims to cover a $300 quota as part of a Christmas offering. The orphanage operates with children contributing through farming and other activities, producing $500 000 in products to offset costs.

Waco Ervin Jackson

Texas Forest Service To Dedicate Lufkin Division Building

The Texas Forestry Association and the Texas Forest Service plan a joint meeting in Lufkin on Saturday December 12 marking 21 years of activity. Sen. John S. Redditt will preside at the dedication of the new Forest Protection division office built with support from CCC funds and local efforts.

Texas Forest Service Lufkin Texas Forestry Association Oliphint Huntsville Texas BE. L. Kurth Southern Pine Association College Station Division of Forest Protection East Texas Chamber of Commerce Houston Highway CCC John S. Redditt Lt A. m Welccome Curtis Fenley Lufkin Chamber of Commerce H. J. Eberly U. S. Forest Service Atlanta Texas Forest Slecke Walton Ied Agricultural and Mechanical College Station Texas Forestry Associa Wm. Olphint Estry Europe E. L. Kurth Southern Pine Associated Kellys National Forest Agra L. L. Bishop Houston Edward Clark Austin Wateg C. K. DeBusk Sabine-Neches Jacksonville

Poinsettia Centerpiece For Tex A M College Show

Six hundred poinsettias will form the centerpiece of the Texa s A. and M. College landscape show on December 14 and 15. The display includes tropical plants a forestry exhibit native Texas trees and a flock of prize golden pheasants. A new propagating house built by students at $600 will be opened for inspection. John B. Coston leads the Landscape Art club with R E Zeigler L A Shone R H Rucker and B J Lednicky assisting.

College Station Texas A. and M. College Texas F. W. Hensel John B. Coston Harlingen R. E. Zeigler Kilgore L. A. Shone el Paso

Auxiliary Plans Christmas Activities for Good Cheer Drive

At the American Legion Auxiliary meeting 35 members met to map Christmas activities and pledge cooperation in the Good Cheer canvass on Dec 15. Plans include fruit and candy for rural district schools, Christmas baskets for veterans’ children and Gold Star mothers, and sending 20 boxes to the Veterans Hospital. The annual children’s Christmas party at the legion home is set for Dec 21. Dr. R Henry Harrison spoke for the Good Cheer drive and Mrs. Hiram Downard will chair canvassing the resident district. Refreshments followed.

Good Cheer American Legion Auxiliary Jack Johnson Charles Ramsey Veterans Veterans’ Hospital Legion Home R. Henry Harrison Auxiliary Hiram Downard W. P. Nebalek W. PF. Gelber R. H. Smith F. Seasta

This Week In Texas History December Highlights

Texas history notes span December events from 1832 to 1838. Sam Houston crossed Red River near Jonesborough en route to Nacogdoches on December 10 1832 while 1835 saw the San Antonio siege with Milam and Johnson commanding and Cos surrender on December 9. The 1825 death of Col. Ben Milam at San Antonio is noted and 1838 marks Mirabeau B Lamar's inauguration ceremony before the capitol.

Sam Houston Red River Jonesborough Nacogdoches San Antonio Ben Milam F. W. Johnson Cos Mirabeau Lamar Texas State College For Women CIA

For Sale Farm Equipment and Livestock Notice

Pair mare mules 1300 pounds available near Kurten one mile from Henry Restmeyer Bryan Texas also 800 watt 110 volt Koehler light plant originally 358 now 200 cash or terms Myers deep well pump priced at 135 now 100 cash only unless sold with light plant write P O Box 556 Bryan for more details

Henry Restmeyer Bryan Texas Koehler Myers Deep P. O. Box

Social Roundup Highlights Bryan Visitors and Local Moves

Mr and Mrs Harold Vance return from Kilgore with daughter Alma Jean as they join social events and Aggie football outings. Dr and Mrs Wilkerson plan a new home on College Road while L L Johnson and Elizabeth Holmes visit Texas State College for Women affiliates. Bryan residents from North Zulch Schulenburg and Dallas share shopping trips, visits, and weekend plans as community connections unfold.

Harold Vance Kilgore Foster D. M. Seward Baby Houston CSA Denton Walter Holmes B. C. Jones Holmes Virginia Sarah Webb Brackettville H. O. Ferguson Ethel Tyler Miss Ferguson C. H. Everett M. Oe Pig We Rice Aggie Sig Crow W. D. McHouaip Peyan F. M. Barnes Harvey Bryan J. R. Corley Reed Cradaway Will Corley Nell Corley North Zulch C. A. Searcy Louis Bullock Alvie’ Adams Austin T. A. Adams J. W. Black D. M. Jamison Frank George F. D. Simms Rudolph Kratsfield Schulenburg College Station J. M. Hopkins San Antonio Albert Payne Edge Marshall Jones Route 1 S. G. Parsons Wellborn Jack B. Atkinson Jack Mark Francis Dallas

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