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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1924
Page
6
Bryan Weekly Eagle publication notice from April 22 1912 includes post office designation second class matter under act of congress March 5 1878 and rates for carrier and mail subscriptions in Brazos County with publishing details and Associated Press rights.
A crowded holiday scene ends with a child shivering by a lamp post seeking shelter. A weary passerby forgives his own blues and offers to be his big brother. The story urges readers to help neglected children during Christmas time.
The body of Simeon P. Mistrot of Galveston was sent through Bryan today toward Waco for burial at Holy Cross Cemetery beside his parents J. J. and Mrs. Mistrot and three brothers. His wife and two daughters accompanied the casket. Mistrot died in Galveston about a month ago after the family had long lived in Bryan, beloved by many friends there.
Bargains on used cars advertised by Chambers-Wilson Motor Co invite buyers in. The notice mentions printing services by Prune 36 and The Fagle Printing Company, noting a connection to job printing.
County Agent C shows terracing as soil conservation key with Martin ditcher demonstrations aided by Bryan Chamber of Commerce funding. Reports from Zack and Carter’s Creek farms highlight $500 value per farm from terracing. plans include widespread ditcher use, labor by teachers and youth, plus ongoing county meetings and field reports.
Seth B. Holman of Hereford, editor of the Hereford Brand, attends the banker-farmer conference at A and M College opening today. Holman began his newspaper career at Fort Worth as a reporter on the Star-Telegram and Record, later serving as chamber of commerce secretary in Hereford, Comanche, and Amarillo. In 1915 1916 and 1917 he held the position of secretary of the Extension programs.
The annual Banker Farmer conference at Texas A and M ends with open discussion on farm economics credits and leases. W B Bizzell urges bankers and farmers to cooperate to avert future crises as credit and production issues are debated by bankers and farm officials. C O Moser cites cooperative cotton marketing progress and warns bankers to align with the Farm Bureau to stabilize prices and avoid a rise in production credit. A D Jackson elected secretary to compile the conference report.
Former UT students and graduates walked out of a luncheon here in San Antonio after Maury Maverick accused Regent Luther Stark of endorsing overdevelopment and a vast stadium. Dr Walter Splawn spoke on university needs while John Lomax outlined Alumni Association activities.
R C James Western Union local manager reports his car was left overnight in front of Scott's Boarding House and one front wheel plus rear spare casing were stolen. He suspects the thief will not return the parts and notes insurance will cover the front wheel loss.
Vito Viviano aged 44 of Hearne died in a local hospital Monday at 2 a m after a two weeks illness with pneumonia listed as the cause. McCulloch Gordon Co sent the body to Hearne for funeral services Tuesday at 10 a m with Rev J B Gleissner of St Joseph Catholic Church Bryan officiating. Interment will be in Hearne Catholic Cemetery. He leaves a widow, five sons Paul Lee Joe Frank and John all of Hearne, a daughter Louise, three brothers Lee of Bryan John of Hearne Frank of Mumford, and a sister Katherine Volp of Los Angeles. Born in Italy, he had resided in the U S for years and worked in Hearne's shoe business.
The Colored Good Cheer Association plans to provide 1500 gift bags for about 1000 children on Christmas night using the white Good Cheer Association tree. Mrs. J L Brock announced support and members from several churches coordinate funding and volunteers. A mass meeting at New Chapel Baptist Church will finalize plans and solicit donations. Dr. Hammond is secretary.
Gardner's troop of Boy Scouts met at the Scout Home Friday night. The scoutmaster spoke about a trip, then games were played. Those present included Ewing Gaby Curtis Cobb George Smith Noble Eden Frank Nedbalek Bert Freeman Albert Haneman George Slowey Benny Griffin Claude Slowey Philip Gaby Jim Carroll Roys Carnes Benny Nedbalek Louis Nedbalek Henderson Osbrook Weldon Osbrook Lyn Robertson William Minkert Ervin Mc Leroy our mascot Junior Black and visitors W T McDonald Marvin Robertson. The next meeting will be at the Scout Home next Friday night at 7 o'clock.
The Bryan Daily Eagle reports Sheriff Jess Conlee recovered a wallet lost by Granger banker A. A. Spacek during a Bryan visit. Spacek praised Conlee’s thorough work and stated the checks were more troubling than the cash. Conlee detained two suspects and investigated a third, noting no publicity but deserving credit for restoring trust in Bryan.
Robert S. Taylor died at his Bryan home on Friday December 12 after a short illness. Born February 28, 1857 in Mississippi, he moved to Texas in 1876, later settling in Bryan. Survived by his widow, son Milton Taylor, four daughters, two brothers and three sisters. Funeral conducted by Rev. R. L. Brown, burial in Bryan City Cemetery. pallbearers named.
A. A. Spacek vice president of Granger National Bank and Claude D. Teer, Williamson County legislator, say Spacek misplaced a pocketbook in Bryan. It contained $40 in cash and two $500 checks. Both men were staying at Hotel Bryan after arriving Wednesday.
Texarkana Arkansas report on the Texas Arkansas Fertilizer School praises Dallas Morning News and Semi-Weekly Farm News for dispelling fertilizer burning myths. Bowie county farmers enter a cotton contest with high yields, while experts urge humus restoration, rotation, and livestock integration to boost soil fertility and crop yields amid drought.
The Woman's Bible Class of the First Presbyterian Church held its monthly social and business meeting Friday at Mrs. F. E. Lichte's home. About fifty members attended. gifts for a young mother, Sarah Hamilton of Files Valley, were gathered into Christmas stockings. The event marked the last meeting of 1924 with a social hour and refreshments.
L E Bailey's Sunday school class from First Methodist held a party at the Bailey home on College road from 8 to 10 30 pm Friday. Each boy invited a girl and hosts provided pull candy and taffy. Indoor games and candy were enjoyed by all and the guests listed include Ocie Spear Charlie Munday Roland Dansby A K Brown Jr C G Walker Jr Albert Leighman Wesley Bentley Cecil Martin Reed McDonald Ralphana Searcy Kathleen Bullard Marie Graham Dorothy Doane Nellie Ruth Martin Gussie Ballerstedt.
Brazos county associational missionary Rev J J Pipkin attended Edge Saturday and delivered sermons at both Saturday and Sunday services, continuing his regular ecclesiastical duties in the Edge church.
Mrs Leona Simpson returns from an extended stay with relatives in Houston and plans a holiday visit at her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs McDuff Simpson's home in this city. Her illness during the Houston visit is reported as improving and friends here express happiness.
Austin report notes a renewed clash between two state departments over flood control reclamation and conservation with proposed consolidation under one head. The dispute centers on topographic surveys and appropriations while Gov Ferguson’s platform opposes continued funding and favors combining functions with the water board and reclamation department.
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