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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1935

Page

6

Kurten Couple Wed At Evangelical Church

Miss Martha Wiese daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest Wiese became the bride of Walter Plagens Sunday at the Evangelical church in Kurten Rev E H Schwingel of Old Washington performed the ceremony Miss Dorothy Plagens attended the bride and Carl Wiese the groom s attendant Flower girls were May Francis Wiese and Doris Ann Metzer The wedding was reported as a society item with local family names and ceremony details.

Martha Wiese Ernest Wiese Walter Plagens Evangelical Church Kurten E. H. Schwingel Old Washington Dorothy Plagens Carl Wiese May Francis Wiese Doris Ann Metzer

Folks Mainly About Folks From Friday's Daily

Bryan area social notes recount visits and travel. James W James and daughter travel to Houston to visit James's brother and return home tonight. Miss Mary Hyman visits Marlin for medical observation. CG L Benson attends county agents meeting in San Antonio. Mrs P A Tardy ill at home. Mrs J B Atkinson substitutes at Woodville school closing for Christmas. Frances Chance returns from Houston to visit. Several admissions listed at St Joseph's Hospital. Sam FE Eberstadt visits Houston. Douglas Howell in Navasota. The Bates of Dallas plan Christmas visits with Bryan families. W S Barron journeys to Austin on business.

James W. James Vrasises Houston James M. H. James Bryan Mary Hyman Stephen F. Austin High School Marlin CG. L. Benson San Antonio P. A. Tardy J. B. Atkinson Woodville Johnnie Mae Wiley D. W. Wiley W. B. Harris Navasota W. L. Steele Sam FE. Eberstadt Adolph Amarillo Douglas Howell Frances Chance St. Joseph's Hospital Pgeeda Bex Ketor Bryan Wee Bell Ry An Frank Vi Rosa Holik S. I. Stallings Cantella C. Starnes Barbara Betty Lou Jones Lamy Jones Wilkerson Clinic Betty Lou Roscoe Bates Dallas S. C. Hoyle H. A. Saunders Mrs. Bates

Black Hawk Ointment Guarantied to Kill Itch

Sam's Cruc Store advertises Black Hawk Ointment for itch relief including Athlete's Foot Eczema and Ringworm. Jar priced at 50 cents and 1 dollar with a guaranty to kill the itch.

Sam's Cruc

Golden anniversary of G. D. and Mrs. Osborne celebrated at home

The Osbornes of Bryan marked 50 years of marriage with a quiet celebration at Haswell drive home. Relatives visited to offer congratulations. Son Dave from Waco joined, joining Milton at home while other sons Dean Kansas City Mo Roy Minneapolis MN Sherman Dallas Tom Lee and Ross Denver were listed among family.

G. D. Osborne Bryan Haswell Drive Osborne Dave Waco Milton Dean Kansas City Roy Minneapolis Minnesota Sherman Dallas Tom Lee Ross Denver Colo

Former Bryan Man Marries in Lampasas Home

Gladys Fariss and W. P. Graham wed Nov 27 at the bride’s Lake Victor home in Lampasas County. Rev. Asa Franklin Avant officiated before relatives and friends, followed by a reception. The couple plan a wedding trip to Fort Worth and Dallas and will reside at the J. R. Key home after December 2.

Lampasas Gladys Fariss W. P. Graham W. KE. Graham Rock Prairie Brazos County W. A. Fariss Lake Victor Asa Franklin Avant Fort Worth Dallas Graham W. E. Graham Bryan A. & M. College Lamnash Ham J. R. Key

City Agrees on Underpass Pavement and Parking Plan

City orders pavement work for the underpass and aims to keep traffic clear. A sewer extension in Buchanan addition is approved with tapping fees. Parking in the business district is debated. a free lot may be secured. Rural school buses to be parked behind the old fire station. Beer ordinance amended to align with state law. city share of licenses set at 12.50. A Brazos County report follows.

Brazos County

Hospitalization Committee Reports Case Totals and Costs

Daniel Russell chaired the committee that disclosed 158 hospitalization cases for the year. Average costs per case were $23.01 at Wilkerson Memorial Clinic, $23.55 at St. Josephs Hospital, and $20.29 at Hammond Memorial Hospital. The commission also discussed the marble machine matter pending state court decisions.

Daniel Russell Wilkerson Memorial Clinic St. Joseph’s Hospital Hammond Memorial Hospital

Broncos Defeat Crockett Quint In Conference Game

Bryan's Bronco basketball team beat the Crockett Bulldogs 27 17 on their first trip of the year. Captain Fl dridge McCall and Edward Merka led with nine points each, followed by Odus Lang with five and H G Stallings four. Crockett's Williams scored eight for the visitors. Coach Bill Carmichael played all eight Broncs, with the starting five Edwards Merka Lang McCall Stallings Lindsey in the mix. Other contributors were Lee Rosprim James Mendl and Waltis Price.

Bryan Bronco Crockett Bulldogs Crockett Court Vangy Broncs Fldridge McCall Edward Mérkca Odus Lang H. G. Stallings Crockett Brones

Farm Belt Sees No Land Boom Yet Despite Price Rise

George S. Goldhammer of the St. Paul Federal Land Bank says there is no indication of a coming land boom. Theodore Arens, Minnesota rural credits conservator, notes gradual improvement and warns only a European war could trigger a surge. He adds 95 percent of land returns to bona fide farmers as prices rebound and investors seek inflation protection.

George S. Goldhammer St. Paul Federal Land Bank Theodore Arens Minnesota

State racing tax revenue and breeding programs outlined

The article notes four major tracks generated about 515 000 in taxes and 16 000 in license fees with last year’s figures slightly lower. Racing days fell while wagers and tax income fluctuated. McDonald reports 262 animals placed since February 1934 across 200 counties with 11 000 breedings, and projected doubling next year with artificial methods. About 100 000 was spent on jacks and stallions in 1888 across multiple breeds.

McDonald

Gleissner and Valenta Speak at Kemp School

Kt Rev J B Gleissner and Rev T J Valenta of St Joseph's Catholic church visited Kemp high school Friday afternoon to address students on Christianity for the young people.

Gleissner Valenta Kemp School J. B. Gleissner T. J. Valenta St. Joseph's Catholic Church Kemp High School

Harvey Baptist Church Seeks Attendance for Year End Services

All members and neighboring friends are urged to attend Sunday services at Harvey Baptist Church. Sunday School at 10 a.m. led by E A Peters, with the lesson "Crossing the Line." The 11 a.m. sermon by Pastor E E Carrington emphasizes the Christmas tree gifts drawing. Evening service at 6:45 features "A Telegram from Heaven" and marks the last services of the old year.

Harvey Baptist Church E. E. Carrington Harvey Church E. A. Peters

Lease Signed for New AAA Building on Campus

The government plans decentralization of AAA work to Texas offices handling cotton price adjustments, commodity contracts, and disbursement for 1936. The building will house 800 to 1000 agents, with 76 in the Disbursing Office led by E. C. Hodges Jr. and skeletons for two other agencies. Construction starts now. occupancy expected by February 1 with a $20,000 cost and access via a campus road rehabilitation.

Texas AAA E. C. Hodges Jr State Office San Antonio Hog Serum J. T. Connolly Washington D. C J. R. Paxton College College Park

Federation Christmas Program At First Baptist Church

The Bryan Federation of Young People's Societies held its annual Christmas program at First Baptist Church Sunday afternoon. After the song service led by Nelson Fuller and a piano piece by Miss Sarah Watts, two sketches were performed: Following the Star with Milton Maloney as reader, and Peace on Earth featuring Nelson Fuller, Miss Margarete Bunting, and Miss Lyda Dell Withers. Grover White Jr. presided as federation president. A cabinet meeting is planned Friday at First Methodist. next federation meeting is set for Sunday Jan 12 at First Presbyterian.

First Baptist Church Bryan Federation of Young People’s Societies Nelson Fuller Sarah Watts Milton Maloney Peace On Earth Margarete Bunting Lyda Dell Withers Grover White, Jr Federation First Methodist Church First Presbyterian Church

Breazeales Hold Family Reunion Before Missionary Departure

Rev. and Mrs. V B Breazeale hosted a family gathering in Valley Mills for Lavinia Breazeale as Rev Donath and his wife Mrs A C Donath plan a move to Oklahoma City then New York en route to Nigeria to begin missionary work. Donath resigned from Mart First Baptist to accept the mission post and will sail December 28 from New York.

V. B. Breazeale Valley Mills Lavinia Breazeale Donath First Baptist Church Mart College Avenue Baptist Church Bryan First Baptist Church of San Antonio New York

Class B Champs Decided In Week End Play

Regional champions in nine of ten Class B leagues of the Texas Interscholastic League were decided over the past weekend with co champions in Region 8 Lockhart and Columbus tying 7 to 7 and agreeing to counts. Lockhart led with 14 first downs to Columbus five and four penetrations to none for Columbus. Regions 1 through 10 results list Matador over Hereford 19 to 13 Roscoe over Wink 34 to 7 Newcastle over Plano 33 to 0 Edgewood over Mineola 7 to not reported Dublin and San Saba tied 6 all Dublin winning on first downs Livingston over Corsicana 18 to 0 Freeport over French Beaumont 13 to 3 Uvalde over Junction 20 to 6 Donna over Kenedy 6 to 0.

Lockhart Columbus Vernon Hilliard Sreemer Baylor Jeaders Matador Hereford Dublin San Saba Livingston C.F Corsicana Freeport French Beaumont Uvalde Junction Donna Kenedy

Girl Of Navasota Is President of Hi School Group

Carol Rogers of Navasota was elected president of the Texas High School Press Association at its fourteenth annual convention closing session at Mary Hardin Baylor College. Other officers include Bill Moss San Marcos Academy vice president Frankie Mae Poff Abilene corresponding secretary Dorothy Jones Houston recording secretary and William Busbee Alamo Heights San Antonio treasurer. Directors elected Frances Harris Calvert Virginia Gurley Waco and Sarah Lewis Waxahachie. The new president is the daughter of John D Rogers a well known planter and cotton seed grower.

Belton Carol Rogers Navasota Texas High School Press Association Mary Hardin- Baylor College Bill Moss San Marcos Academy Frankie Mae Poff Abilene Dorothy Jones Jefferson Davis Houston William Busbee Alamo Heights San Antonio Frances Harris Calvert Virginia Gurley Waco Sarah Lewis Waxahachie

Auxiliary Women Seek Friendship Among Countries

The American Legion Auxiliary seeks lasting peace through friendship and understanding among nations amid dangerous international conditions. President Mrs. John Pintranella says treaties cannot prevent war but emphasizes building a foundation of peace via cross national contact with women of Europe.

American Legion Auxiliary John Pintranella Fidae

Fidac program seeks youth aid in preventing propaganda

The Fidac effort urges high schoolers to write on how American youth can cooperate with Fidac to curb propaganda and hostility. Veterans and families of allied nations aim to model peaceful outreach and broaden auxiliary membership for world peace work.

United States Fidac American Legion Auxiliary Fidae Auxiliary Auxiliary Fidae

Southwestern agents attend three day convention in Houston

George A. Adams and W. C. Mitchell returned from Houston where they attended a three day Southwestern Life Insurance Company agency convention at the Rice Hotel. About 300 qualified agents attended. Highlights included a seafood dinner at San Jacinto Inn with Clarence R. Wharton delivering a historical and patriotic address and a banquet at the Rice Hotel with speeches by Lieut. Gov. Walter Woodul and Rev. Harry G. Knowles. Judge C. F. O'Donnell presided and Roger Killough led as president for 1934 35, to be followed by Miles Abell of Houston. Next year’s meeting will be in Dallas.

George A. Adams W. C. Mitchell Houston Southwestern Life Insurance Company Rice Hotel San Jacinto Inn Clarence R. Wharton Walter Woodul Harry G. Knowles C. F. O’donnell Roger Killough Wheelock Miles Abell Dallas

Officers Elected by Bible Class at First Methodist Church

Mrs L B Elrod was reelected Bible teacher at the annual election of officers for Mrs L B Elrod's Bible class. New and returning officers include Mrs Charles Gorzycki president and Mrs J S Doane vice president. Members were named for secretary roles treasurer and other posts with assignments in entertainment literature and garden services.

L. B. Elrod First Methodist Church R. O. Allen Charles Gorzycki J. S. Doane W. F. Gibbs Kate L

Officers Elected By Bryan WBA At Thursday Meeting

A Thursday night meeting of the Woman's Benefit Association No. 120 elected officers. Mrs. W. F. Davis was named president with Mrs. Willie D. Haltom as vice president and Mrs. Naomi Jahn as past president. Mrs. Willie W. Boone was chosen recording secretary. The session was held at Mrs. W. F. Davis’s home on South College Avenue.

Woman's Benefit Association No. 120 W. F. Davis South College Avenue Willie D. Haltom Naomi Jahn Willie W. Boone

Notable Officers and Hosts at Club Meeting

Helen Johnson treasurer and Phenie Washinder chaplain led the club with Margaret Hillier as lady of ceremonies and Sybil Haltom as financial secretary. Lizzie Patterson sergeant and Icey Goen innner hostess assisted, Agnes Schultz outer hostess, Havannah Mc Dowell press correspondent, Ruth Radford musician. refreshments followed the business session and the meeting ended with a social howl.

Helen Johnson Phenie Washinder Margaret Hillier Sybil J. Haltom Lizzie Patterson Icey Goen Agnes Schultz Havannah Mc.Dowell Ruth Radford

Award Contract For New School In Kurten Area

Kurten prepares a new school building with J. S. Murphy of Mineral Wells winning the lone bid at 16 709 dollars. The price awaits PWA Fort Worth approval, with state and local officials present at the bid opening.

Kurten J. S. Murphy PWA Fort Worth Murphy

Building plans credited to Atkinson and Sanders Bryan architects

The article notes that the building plans were drawn by Atkinson and Sanders, Bryan architects, and mentions Texas contractors involved at the time.

of Texas Contractors Atkinson and Sanders Bryan Architects

Girls Scouts Plan Christmas Party at Buchanan Home

The Girl Scouts met at Travis school planning a Christmas party set for Thursday at 7 PM. The event will be hosted at the D S Buchanan home.

Girls Scouts Girl Scouts Travis School D. S. Buchanan

Welch visits Bryan as Miller kin host

Henry Welch of Stanberry Missouri arrives for a brief visit with Mr. and Mrs. Miller at the Allen Academy in Bryan.

Henry Welch Stanberry, Mo C. R. Miller Mas Mrs. Miller Allen Academy Bryan

Classified Pony and Mule Separated by Brazos County Notice

In north Brazos county a bay and white paint pony, in company with a mule, both available. The pony limps. Notify R. R. Breach at Bryan S501F3. Reward offered.

Brazos County R. R. Breach Bryan

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Evangelical March Ella Kehlenbrink MR. and Mrs. G. D. Osborne Bryan Man Andrea du Va Margaret Reilly Eugene Figuers Beauty Salon Main Street Broncos Crockett Quint First Baptist Sunday Roscoe Wink Newcastle Plano Edgewood Mineola Girl of Hi School Group The High School Press Association John D. Rogers Southwestern WBA Ford Tor New Pi Chevra Motor Chevrolet Bryan Motor Company Mitch Eal First National Bank Brewin Travis B. Bryan President Shell Road August Lehman W. Pierce Shelby Parker-Astin Hardware Co
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