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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1924

Page

8

Lions Luncheon Highlights Miller Led Talk On Hunting Trip

Dr. C A Searcy president of the Lions Club of Bryan opened the meeting with open ing exercises and luncheon. He shared humorous hunting anecdotes from the Rio Grande including a rattlesnake encounter. Lion Sholl gave a ministerial classification talk noting ministers are men and sharing pastor troubles and joys. The program continued with Miller and Locke discussing the minstrel show and closing choruses.

C. A. Searcy Lions Club of Bryan Holly Twigs Episcopal Guild Episcopal Rio Grande Lion Sholl Lion Shou Lion Miller Henry Locke J. Bryan Miller C. J. Parks Richard Ratcliffe R. M. Vick J. W. Hall E. J. Hunt W. E. Neeley Harry S. Edge J. Coulter Smith T. E. Wallace Ruth Knox H. D. Cuykendall

Brazos County Health Committee Names for November Report

The Brazos County Health Committee met December 12 at 3 p m in the courthouse with Mrs A H Leidigh presiding. Miss Curtis county health nurse reported November totals and committee appointments for the year including Finance Clinic Publicity Office and Supply Social Service and adjourned to January 3 1925.

Brazos County E. P. Humbert J. Bryan Miller Will Presnal Tabor Curtis Brock Mills Walker Tyler Kaswell P. S. Mangum Noah Cole Ross Banana H. O. Ferguson J. T. Hanway Social Service Committee J. L. Brock Walter Smith Gee. Jones Miss Curtis

Invitations From Mrs Benbow For Country Club Reception

Bryan and College friends received invitations from Mrs Algernon Benbow for a reception at the Country Club on Saturday December 27 from four to six o clock honoring Mrs Osborne S Johnson Mrs L Loring Click of Austin and Mrs Winthrop W Leach of Beaumont.

Bryan Algernon Benbow Country Club Osborne S. Johnson L. Loring Click Austin Winthrop W Leach Beaumont

Harvey Happenings Christmas Trees At Harvey Church

Special to Bryan Daily Fagle reports Harvey plans a church Christmas tree with community cooperation and a schoolhouse tree for children before holidays. Amon Williams and family moved to Bryan. Theo contributed locally. Robert Etheridge’s family moved to Lee Andrews’ old home. they remain nearby. Vance Arrington may open a blacksmith shop near the Harvey church. Rain is hoped for.

Bryan Harvey Prof Cole Amon Williams Theo Robert Etheridge Lee Andrews Vance Arrington Harvey Church

G N Railway Holiday Excursion Tickets Ad

Between points in Texas and Louisiana will be on sale December 19 to 24. Return limit January 5. See IL-GN Agent for details.

Texas Louisiana Il.-G. N

A and M Football Team Guests Rotary Luncheon

A large crowd attended the Bryan Rotary noon luncheon at the Green Parrot Tea Room to honor the A and M football squad and coaches. Rev S Moylan Bird introduced guests including Mr and Mrs C H Ward and local singers. Coach Bible and Rotary officers spoke on teamwork and service. The program closed with Aggie War Song as members and visitors were named.

Rotarians Green Parrot Tea Room A and M Aggie S. Moylan Bird C. H. Ward the Baptist Church Mr. Ward Rotary Bible D. L. Wilson Jac. W. Black T. A. Adams W. S. Barron C. L. Benson C. S. Beckwith D .X. Bible S. M. Bird J. W. Black Wilson Bradley J. F. Casey W. J. Coulter W. B. Cline Jess Conlee R .M. Dansby S. E. Eberstadt E. B. Elliott W. E. Farmer E. J. Fermier H. C. Fulgham C. E. Griesser G. P. Grout O. W. Goolsbee F. L. Henderson Kay Hassell Tyler Haswell E. P. Humbert H. N. June Forrest Jones J. H. Kraft T. K. Lawrence W. H. Lawrence Ino. M. Lawrence, Jr Ivan Langford W. I. McCulloch Roy Montgomery David Reid J. L. Reese Chas. Sosolik H. T. Schovajsa Col. Co. C. Todd M. E. Wallace T. R. White I. E. Warren FE. E. Yeager Richard F. Dunn W. F. Gelber J. E. Marsh J. H. Hood Will M. Jones Terry Lieut Ruth W. H. Caldwell Finks Ruth Knox H. D. Cuykendall The Bolgan Eagle J. Bryan Miller A. and Frank G. Anderson C. J. Rothmeb D. X. Bible A. B. Morris Joen Gripon Mit Dansby Bob Berry Jim Ferguson D. C. Arnold G. G. Curry H. W. Bitt W. J. Ochterbeck John Braselton C. D. Watts

Examinations for Clerks and Carriers January 17 1925

Postmaster Marvin F Carroll announces clerk carrier examinations at Bryan post office on January 17 1925 starting 9 a m. Applicants should see T A Cloud at the post office for blanks to gain admission. Exams establish an eligible register for future vacancies or added help.

Marvin F. Carroll Bryan T. A. Cloud

Three Local Boys Face Burglaries Before Juvenile Judge

Three local boys, names withheld, were summoned before Judge W. Davis in juvenile court at 11:80 Tuesday morning. They faced charges of burglary of local residences and of cabooses in the railroad yards. The trial resulted in probation. violations may send them to reform school.

W. ©. Davis Reform School

Two Dope Fiends Held in Bryan Jail

Brazos County Sheriff Jess Conn Lee summoned by telephone from Millican and brought two dope fiends to the Bryan jail. They were lodged on suspicion, held four or five hours, then released with no charges filed. Described as afflicted with a bad habit and a nuisance to Millican.

Millican Jess Conlee Brazos County

December temperatures at A M College second week report

A tabulation from the division of entomology at A M College records daily highs and lows for December 8 through December 14. Readings show lows from 36 to 48 degrees and highs from 55 to 80 degrees, with a peak of 80 on December 13 and a notable 73 on December 12.

A.M. College Division of Entomology, A. and M. College F. L. Thomas

Twenty Five Boys Dismissed for Hazing at A M College

Twenty five students from one military organization were dismissed from A and M College for hazing. The faculty action follows a single hazing incident, with President W B Bizzell stating the policy requires withdrawal for guilty students.

A.M Bryan Dally Eagle College Station A. and M. College Today W. B. Bizzell

Steele's Store Box Supper Boosts School Funds

Brazos Varisco led a Friday night auction at Steele's Store to raise money for a school playground and auditorium equipment. Ten boxes brought 49.85 and a 3-pound box of candy fetched 196.45 for Palma Varisco in a voting contest. total receipts were 246.30. Mrs. R. B. Hearne, principal, organized the program with teachers Dore Mae Symms Rubye Wallin and Victoria Fridel aiding.

Brazos Varisco Steele’s Eberstadt Steele’s Store R. B. Hearne Dore Mae Symms Rubye Wallin Victoria Fridel

World War veterans urged to file claims before deadline

The Red Cross representative in Brazos county urges veterans with neuro psychiatric disability or tuberculosis to file for hospital care and compensation by January 1, 1925. Ex servicemen with these disabilities are presumed to have occurred during the war and are entitled to benefits. contact Mrs. Albert J. Buchanan at 4203 West 24th Street for guidance and to schedule medical examinations.

The Red Cross Brazos County Albert J. Buchanan Veterans Bureau West 24Th Street Home Service American Red Cross

Doctor Halsell to Visit Halsells in Laredo

Dr. John T. Halsell of Laredo will arrive tomorrow for a short visit to Mr. and Mrs. George Halsell for a few days.

John T. Halsell Laredo George Halsell

Representative Teer Praises Bryan Civic Spirit and Streets

Representative Claude D. Teer of Granger Williamson County recently visited Bryan and praised the citys civic cleanliness, modern wide paved streets, and magnificent buildings. He lauded the progressive spirit in city management and civic clubs, noted Bryan as an educational center, and acknowledged strong support for A and M College benefiting the state. He expressed hope to visit again and meet more citizens.

Claude D. Teer Granger Williamson County Bryan M. College

Gross of Honor Presented Gustavus by U D C Chapter

A Bryan chapter U D C meeting at Mrs W H Cole home honored W H Gustavus with a Cross of Honor for Confederate service in 1861. The group, hosting by Mrs Cole and others, discussed chapter finances, welcomed secretary pro tem, and planned a Confederate medal prize essay contest for Brazos county youths with judging set for June 1 1925. The next meeting on January 20 will celebrate Generals Lee and Jackson at Mrs FE Parks home.

L. S. Ross W. H. Cole Robert Armstrong H. B. McDowell Ralph Dunn Albert Buchanan J. B. Stevenson W. J. Higgs Baptist Waco Mississippi Stark Forrest Gustavus Bryan Brazos County Hoods’ Brigade J. Webb Howell R. H. Harrison J. M. Dunn Stae U R. FE. Lee T. J. Jackson FE. F. Parkson College Avenue Parks J. W. Dyer J. A. Myers H. FE. Randolph

Scoutmaster Barron Teaches New Games to Troop 13

Scoutmaster W S Barron led Troop No 13 Bryan Boy Scouts at 1:80 o'clock Sunday evening in their weekly meeting. The session opened with the Scout oath as old business and new business were discussed and a basketball captain Wilman Ross was elected. Barron taught four new games for the boys to play. One cub and one visitor attended along with Barron and a list of members and guests including Frank Bain Charles Moehlman Paul Patronella Morris Hamilton and several others.

Bryan Wilman Ross W. S. Barron Mr. Barron Frank Bain Charles Moehlman Paul Patronella Morris Hamilton John Robert Persons Osburn Higgs Woodrow Wallace Henry Godwin John Heard Astin Abram Sam Jake Kaplan

Baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Hanvey Stanford

This morning December 17 a baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Stanford at Bryan Hospital both mother and child reported in good health. The couple reside with Miss Grace Bowman and Mr Stanford works as a chemist at the Experiment Station of A and M College.

Meeting of Brazos Valley Council Scouts in Bryan

The Brazos Valley Boy Scout Council held a Bryan meeting at the Chamber of Commerce rooms with wide local participation except Bedias. W S Barron led talks, praising 1924 work and promising stronger scouting in 1925, with enthusiastic remarks from J N Knight and others about future efforts.

Brazos Valley Bryan E. F. Parks

Woman's Club Holds Delightful December Meeting

The Woman's Club met December 10 with twenty four members. President Mrs W S Howell called the session to order and reminded of Christmas plans including a gift to men in the State prisons. The program, led by Mrs Mill P Walker, featured Texas history from 1836 to 1846 and readings on Legends of Mount Bonnell and Santa Anna. An open Christmas meeting is set for December 17 at Carnegie Library auditorium, led by Mrs J L Brock, with adjournment to January 7 1925.

Woman's Club W. S. Howell Bryan Club R. S. Webb J. L. Brock

Reliance Hosts Busy Community Meeting and Box Supper

A packed Reliance schoolhouse hosted a community meeting and box supper Saturday. The event featured student certificates, readings, songs, and remarks by H D Cuykendall and Eberstadt of the Bryan Chamber, with proceeds totaling 56.75 from 40 boxes for the local Baptist church.

Reliance America George Jones Laura Belle Roten Reliance Community Club Henry Shealey Lois Mathis Ervin Lloyd Edith Conway Lynn Mathis Floy Saxon Jim Saxon Pauline Morgan Mother Aline Lloyd Regal the Bryan High School Jim H. D. Cuykendall The Bryan Eagle Bill Miss Regal Quartette Bryan Eberstadt Bryan and Brazos County Mr. Eberstadt Baptist Church Relianca

Order of Elks Visitor Praises Benevolent Work in Bryan

Colonel R H Dunn district deputy exalted ruler of the Order of Elks spoke to Bryan Elks on Wednesday. He described Elks relief efforts totaling over three million dollars in the past year and recalled distributing funds after the 1918 Brazos overflow. He urged Bryan to back Elks activities and highlighted improved public perception since Prohibition.

R. H. Dunn Sabine Orange Beaumont Port Neches Sabine Pass Port Arthur Bryan Order of the Elks The Elks Order Brazos River Grand Lodge Hempstead Navasota Eagle Dunn Bryants

Personal mentions fill Bryan Sunday social circuit

Mr and Mrs S C Williams and Mrs C P Jones motored to Independence in Washington county and spent Sunday there. Laura Belle Roten Brazos county home demonstration agent went to Houston to attend the annual conference and will visit Wharton for Christmas. Fred Buchanan of Silverton spent the weekend in Bryan and attended the Masonic Grand Lodge meeting in Waco. A large list of locals and visitors, including Artie Lou Smith, D Garnand of Wellington, and many Brazos County residents, are noted in this social roundup with holiday travel, illnesses, and family gatherings.

S. C. Williams C. P. Jones Independence Washington County Laura Belle Roten Brazos County Houston Waco Masonic Grand Lodge Fred Buchanan R. L. Buchanan Artie Lou Smith San Antonio Artie Lou Ela Smith Bryan Mr. Rude East 25Th Street Roland Persons R. W. Persons Persons J. R. Kubala Frank Penak Ella Leeda Blick Granger M. L. Parker Jess Conlee May Kellner Dean Kellner Robert Herbert Kellner Oscar Berryman Mexia J. N. Goodwin J. B. Dunn G. H Wheelock D. Mike Don C. G. Walker Marlin C. L. Benson Zack Henry Koontz Adele Forrester Baylor University G. V. Forrester Lucille Chase R. C. Franks H. C. Willis Franks Rosemary Babe Bryan Hospital Arthur Lee Elliott W. R. Fairman Margaret Ann Fairman Coricana A. G. Elliott Mary Annie Cahill Smetana T. W J. H Freda Griesenschlag Jas W. James Edge J. A. D. Robinson Wixon Messrs T. P. Hall J. J. Vandiver Steep Hollow Edgar Bullock College Station Roy Hudspeth Court House A. W. Buchanan A. J. Buchanan Navasota Ira Gooch

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Bryan Rotary Steele Opportunity Secure Teer Gross Barron Knight Madisonville Patout Nelms Caldwell Ralph Sterling Somerville Hood Area Council J. D. Martin Martin Woman’s Club Order OF Elks
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