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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1923
Page
2
The notice lists post office entry for bryan Texas dated April 23 1912 marking the Daily Eagle weekly edition in Brazos County at 1 50 per year six months 1 00. It also notes Associated Press membership.
The writer questions the claim that today’s youth are less religious than earlier generations. They argue youths face more change and rest is needed, but still show strong religious fruits in deeds and living. They contend modern youth are well trained in service to humanity and uphold moral paths.
The Good Cheer Association asks Bryan and Brazos County residents to donate Tuesday morning to fund a municipal Christmas tree and Santa Claus for needy families. Committee members emphasize careful purchasing, no overhead, and every penny going to spreading cheer to a tear-stained home.
A plea to donate during the collection week to brighten faces of the elderly and needy and to bring joy to givers as well. The message emphasizes how unexpected gifts lift spirits, from old faces to children, and urges generous support.
A reflective Christmas message urges giving both necessities and small luxuries. It cautions that happiness comes from gifts people want, not just useful items, and encourages including at least one nonessential item to bring pleasure.
A Mexia News column questions public pities and prejudices as a city man condemns a farmer for patronizing a mail order house while agreeing his wife may shop elsewhere for a winter hat and handkerchief.
The Woman's Missionary Society groups at the First Methodist Church held their final year meetings. Group 2 met with Mrs. E J Jenkins for a year end love feast and farewell as groups reorganize. Group 3 hosted Mrs E W Crenshaw for a Christmas party with a program, thanks, and gifts to leaders. Group 4 gathered with Mrs H C Beard to close out the year with a treasury balance and plans for Christmas cheer.
Mr and Mrs M L Pennington were in town today visiting from their plantation home in Brazos Bottom.
Red poinsettias glow in Bryan windows as residents enjoy the season. The article notes the plant is native to Central America and Mexico where bracts reach nine inches, and hints at looming Brazos County politics for 1924 with a poll tax reminder.
A reflective verse tribute recalls a man who faced opposition with resolve, honoring his courage and defiance in the face of collective pressure. The line calls him a steadfast figure whose memory outshines any stone or marble.
Mesdames Oak McKenzie, D. P. Gaby, C. R. Gardner, E. C. Harder, G. H. Brown, L. E. Bailey, M R. Bentley, H. H. Seale, B. T. Peele, H. C. Beard and E. A. Miller honored in community recognition lineup.
Local social notes list visitors and guests for Christmas from Yellow Springs Ohio to New Orleans, Brenau College Gainesville, and Dallas. People include Miss Bennie Wallin, James Ray Jr., Patti and Gertrude Sims, Priscilla Sims, Gene Edge, Elizabeth Curtis, L. J. Falgeau, Tom Turner, and D J L Wilson among others as they plan vacations, family gatherings, and hospital or visiting trips in Bryan and surrounding towns.
J M Gordon will leave Saturday for San Angelo to join his wife and daughter Ruth for the holidays with Mrs. Gordon's mother Mrs. Willie Johnson. Mr J H White Jr and Mrs L F Battle and others were in Bryan today visiting or traveling to Houston and College. J L Sample and John McCallum of Tabor also in Bryan today.
The Campus Study Club hears a briefing on the Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs from its 1897 origin in Waco to its 1917 evolution. It notes aims in education, citizenship training, and social reform, detailing nine departments and the federation’s broad impact on libraries, schools, and illiteracy elimination.
Miss Mrydle Riley daughter of Mr and Mrs W J Riley and Mr J C Merka son of Mr and Mrs John Merka were married Sunday at 5 30 PM at the home of Rev J M Bullock on College Boulevard. Rev Bullock officiated and the couple returned with friends to their Reliance home after the ceremony.
J P White a Lawrence Chevrolet Company employee suffered a broken left leg when his car in gear crushed him against a brick wall Saturday afternoon. He was taken to Bryan Hospital and is reported resting satisfactorily.
Heavy rain swell caused Little River to overflow its banks and flood river bottoms in Cameron and surrounding areas. Much corn in fields faces damage as water covers low-lying farmland and nearby streams rise beyond their banks.
A delayed message to Dr. F D Fuller shows the Presbyterian educational campaign total pledges rising to 10 125 dollars, 126 more than the highest goal set for the church.
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