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Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1923

Page

3

Allen Academy football squad guests Rotary Club luncheon

Allen Academy football squad attended a Rotary Club luncheon with welcome remarks from Dr Jnc W Black and W W Williamson. Coach Hudson and Captain Chicken Grelen spoke on the season and thanked the club for support, with Sioux Chief William Red Fox giving a talk and Indian war dance.

Allen Academy Rotary Club Sam E. Eberstadt W. S. Barron Charlie Hudson Allen Hudson Baskin D. X. Bible Grelen Rotarians Bryan Jnc. W. Black W. W. Williamson A. S. McSwain J. T. Hanway William Red Fox Allen Boys C. L. Benson C. S. Beckwith S. M. Bird J. W. Black Wilson Bradley J. T. Casey W. J. Coulter W. B. Cline W. F. Davis David Reid C. G. Walker M. E. Wallace H. H. Williamson D. L. Wilson J. M. Lawrence Jr D. D. Vasbinder J. H. Kraft Forrest Jones W. I. McCulloch Chas. F. Hillier O. W. Goolsbee H. N Wm. Red Fox Rose Bud S. D John Simpson Sterling City Texas W. Brown San Angelo A. E. Palmer Corpus Christi Roy Terry Paint Rock F. D. Vance Walter Merda Pelham Barron J. P. Laguarta Walter Mensing Albert L. Kirksey Renne H. Woodworth Ed W. McConnell Hershell Burgess Glynn Cloud Roy Pippin Earl Tatum Amos Ball Reed Mitchell B. J. Baskin E. Q. Rogers Hershel Hamilton Henry Grelen Clark Estes A. T. Hill A. T. Lackey Coach Baskin Coach Hudson

Brazos County Loses State Club Championship to Mason County

Mason county wins the state club championship after Brazos county’s two year hold, with Ta bor club in 1921 and Edge in 1922. Mason county edges Brazos by nineteen twenty eights of a percent, scoring 92 3 7 percent to Brazos’ 91 3 4 percent.

Brazos Mason County Brazos County Tabor Club Edge Ninteen Commercial Club

Moving Picture of Textile Dept at A and M College

Anderson Clayton Company of Houston sends representative Harry Redan to Texas A and M College to film the textile department in operation. The moving picture promotes expansion of cotton mills and will be shown across Texas and other states.

A. & M. College Anderson-Clayton Company Houston United State Harry Redan M. College Texas

Bryan Chapter U D C Aids Stone Mountain Memorial

The Bryan Chapter U D C will donate to the State Mountain Memorial fund early in January. Citizens are urged to contribute to the grand memorial to Confederate heroes at Stone Mountain near Atlanta. donations can be left at any Bryan bank to be sent by L. S. Rose Chapter No. 100 U D C.

Bryan United Daughters of the Confederacy State Mountain Memorial Fund Stone Mountain Atlanta Georgia Jefferson Davis Robert E. Lee Stonewall Jackson General Lee Lee Daughters of the Confederacy L. S. Rose U. D.C

Knights Templar Banquet Tuesday In Ivanhoe Commandery

Ivanhoe Commandery No. 48 Knights Templar invites all knights their wives and sweethearts to a banquet at the Country Club Tuesday December 18. Installation of the year’s officers at 7 80 o clock at the Masonic Temple followed by a Palace Theatre feature for ladies and a post installation banquet at the Country Club. W A Duncan and O E Saunders lead the committee.

Ivanhoe Commandery No Knights Templar Country Club Masonic Temple Palace Theatre W. A. Duncan College O. E. Saunders

Rains Bring Light Totals. Brazos River Not Expected to Flood

Texas rainfall since Monday reached 1.61 inches in Bryan area but no damage reported. Officials note the Brazos river, though near bank full, is not expected to overflow as in 1918 when it hit 39 feet.

Texas Brazos River Bryan Brazos Gulf Brazos County U. S George A. Adams Insurance Agency Little Brazos

Miss Rowena Rhodes Shower Noted for Fort Worth Bride

Mrs. Sam E. Cavitt hosted an East 26th Street shower honoring Miss Rowena Rhodes. Rhodes will marry Mr. D. X. Bible of A. and M. College in Fort Worth on December 19.

Sam E. Cavitt East 26Th Street Rowena Rhodes D. X. Bible A. and M. College Fort Worth

Engagement Announcement Miss Lillie Dowling to Joseph Sunkel

Formal notice from Bryan area society of Miss Lillie Dowling and Mr. Joseph Sunkel’s intention to marry on December 21 at Wellborn. Hosts Mrs. Walter Holmes and guests marked the engagement with speeches, gifts, and a decorative Christmas party. Dowling, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Dowling of Wellborn, is assistant to the Bryan City Secretary.

Walter Holmes Lillie Dowling Joseph Sunkel Maude Oklahoma Miss Dowling Elmer Reed Ethel Evans Elizabeth Holmes John Dowling Wellborn Bryan Will Holmes Mr. Sunkel

O L L Tabor of Bryan Registered at Hutchins

From the Houston Post files twenty five years ago a brief item notes O L L Tabor of Bryan registered at Hutchins today. The short line records a civic or communal entry without further context or details.

The Houston Post Bryan the Hutchins

Temple Visit Tied to Bryan College Traction Manager

Todd White of the Bryan College Traction Company spent Sunday in Temple on business, according to local notes. Attorney and local executives were not mentioned.

Todd “White The Bryan College Traction Company Temple

Franklin Woman Dies After Auto Crash

Mrs. R. H. Bush of Franklin Texas died from injuries after being struck by a car driven by her daughter who lost control of the vehicle on a sidewalk. Funeral services were held at the family home and she was buried at Boone Prairie cemetery. She leaves several children and grandchildren.

Franklin Tex R. H. Bush

Directors Country Club Hold Meeting

The Bryan Country Club board met Monday night at the clubhouse with President W. S. Howell presiding. Members J. W. Batts Chas. A. Felker O. E. Saunders E. B. La Roche W. W. Kraft Thos. Lundin Travis B. Bryan and Maxie W. Wickes attended as financial affairs and plans for next year were discussed and a full statement of the club’s condition will be released to members in the coming days.

The Bryan Country Club W. S. Howell J. W. Batts Chas. A. Felker O. E. Saunders E. B. la Roche W. W. Kraft Thos. Lundin Travis B. Bryan Maxie W. Wickes

Mrs Wilson Honored At Houston Christmas Program

A reading titled A Christmas Tree by Mrs W S Wilson highlighted a Christmas program this evening at the University Club Houston. Locals praise her as brilliant and intellectual and note she will make Houston her permanent home, a loss to Bryan.

University Club Houston

Delightful Dinner Party at Green Parrot Tea Room

The final chapter of the Thanksgiving festivities at A. and M. College featured a five course six o'clock dinner for committee chairmen. White and red roses adorned the table with places set for W. J. Hancock C. W. Moore H. M. Tatum V. LeMay B. C. Bartlett P. Cowan and H. A. Murphy.

A. and M. College Green Parrot Tea Room W. J. Hancock C. W. Moore H. M. Tatum V. le May

Gift Shower for Rev Thompson and Wife at Free Baptist

Rev and Mrs C B Thompson received a surprise gift shower after prayer meeting at the Free Baptist church. A Christmas tree decorated with berries and tinsel held small gifts while larger packages filled the alcove as the congregation demonstrated their love and best wishes.

C. B. Thompson The Free Baptist Church Mrs. Thompson Free Baptist Congregation J. J. Tatum Billy Holmes Will Holmes Thompson

Brazos County Cotton Ginned Reaches 26 558 Bales

The Bureau of Census reports 26 558 bales of cotton ginned in Brazos county from the 1923 crop before December 1, counting round bales as half. This compares with 14 178 bales ginned by December 1, 1922. Mr and Mrs B T Poole and child plan holiday visit to Mrs Poole's parents in Alvin.

Bureau of Census Report of J. T. Howard Brazos County B. T. Poole Little W. A. Middleton Jr

Cemetery Directors Accept Gate Plans for Bryan Cemetery

The Bryan Cemetery Association directors meet at City National Bank to approve plans for an ornamental entrance and gateway. Fred L. Cavitt presented a miniature design, accepted unanimously, with bids to be sought and funds raised after the holidays. The next meeting is set for January 1924.

Bryan Cemetery Association City National Bank George A. Adams E. E. McAdams Fred L. Cavitt Mary Carr Edgar Covey Dona Carnes John Astin Albert Buchanan John K. Parker Cemetery Association Bryan Astin John E. Astin Bryan Cemetery Cavitt Geo. A. Adams

Mrs Stone Hosts Woman's Missionary Society Meeting

The Methodist church at College hosted a Woman's Missionary Society gathering led by Mrs. G. C. Grout with assistance from Mrs. Jennie Yates and Mrs. C. O. Watkins. The group studied "The Debt Eternal" focusing on the chapter "The Child and School."

Woman’s Missionary Society of the Methodist Church At College W. A. Stone G. C. Grout Jennie Yates C. O. Watkins

Stevenson Boriskie Wed In College Station Home Ceremony

Miss Frances Rosalie Boriskie wed J B Stevenson Jr at Reverend King Vivian's home in College Station. The bride wore midnight blue canton crepe with accessories. cousin Rubye Boriskie was maid. Attendant E A Hollick, brother-in-law to the bride. They left for Houston to reside.

Frances Rosalie Boriskie J. B. Stevenson Jr King Vivian College Station Joe M. Boriskie Rubye Boriskie Mr. Stevenson J. B. Stevenson Sr Bryan E. A. Hollick Navasota Houston

Christmas Appeal Appeals for Good Cheer Fund Donations

A Worthy Appeal urges $upport for the Good Cheer Fund Association in Brazos county. Committees will canvass residents to provide weed for warmth, food, clothing, medicine, and medical care through 1924, with a Christmas Eve tree and gifts for every child.

Good Cheer Fund Association Bryan Brazos County E. Eberstadt S. M. Bird J. J. Tatum Good Cheer Association

Ament Hosts A M and Allen Groups at First Christian

Rev L Guy Ament invited all young men from the A and M College Christian groups and Allen Academy to worship at the First Christian church and attend a luncheon at the Pastorium. After services they gathered at 3206 College avenue for a picnic style meal. Fifty three attended with ladies helping prepare. The event fostered friendship and expressed desire for future repeats.

L. Guy Ament A. and M. College Allen Academy First Christian Church Pastorium College Avenue

Tri County Colored Teachers Institute Opens With 129 Enrolled

The Tri-County Colored Teachers Institute opened at 9 o'clock at Allen Chapel Methodist Church with 129 registered teachers from Grimes Robertson and Brazos counties. An estimated 150 more are expected to sign in before day’s end under county superintendents Geo Barron W R Goodman and D J McDonald. W L Hughes of A and M College directs the rural education program.

Tri-County Colored Teachers’ Institute Allen Chapel Methodist Church Grimes Robertson Brazos Counties Geo. Barron Grimes County W. R. Goodman Robertson County D. J. McDonald Brazos County W. L. Hughes A. and M. College

Eight Year Old Boy Injured Jumping Auto For Ride

Eight year old W. A. Middleton jumped onto a passing auto for a free ride near the First Methodist church on a Friday afternoon. He was thrown to the pavement at Lovers bump, knocked unconscious, but was found by his uncle B. T. Poole who carried him home. Doctors reported bruises and scrapes with no broken bones and said he would miss days of school.

W. A. Middleton B. T. Poole First Methodist Church M. College College Boulevard

Deans of Two Colleges Visit North Texas for Consultation

M. L. Williams dean of North Texas Junior Agricultural College in Arlington and J. Thomas Davis dean of John Tarleton Agricultural College in Stephensville arrived last night to consult President W. B. Bizzle on matters pertaining to their institutions.

M. L. Williams North Texas Junior Agricultural College Arlington J. Thomas Davis John Tarleton Agricultural College Stephensville W. B. Bizzell

Cazell Returns Home From San Antonio Visit

Gabe Cazell and his daughter Margaret Nannie arrived back today after a week in San Antonio. He attended Rotary Club meetings where he spoke as chief speaker and received a message on Rotary spirit to share with his hometown club at the next meeting.

Gabe Cazell Margaret Nannie San Antonio Cazell Miss Santone Rotary Rotary

City Commission Awards Fuel Oil Bid At $1.50 A Barrel

The City Commission awarded fuel oil contracts to Primrose Oil Company of Fort Worth at $1.50 per barrel, saving about $10 monthly versus last year. Lubricating oils contract to be awarded today. The panel also settled $19,009 with Smith Bros Paving Company and referred a request to annex western town areas outside the city limits to the city manager and a commissioner.

Tyler Haswell E. J. Jenkins Wilson Bradley L. L. McInnis H. A. Burger E. E. McAdams F. L. Henderson Primrose Oil Compay of Fort Worth C. E. Jenkins McAdams Smith Bros. Paving Company

Extension Service Club Enjoys Christmas Tree

The Extension Service Club held its final meeting of the year at Mrs. G. W. Orms home with Mrs. A. W. Buchanan and Mrs. H. E. Randolph as co hosts. A surprise Christmas tree laden with gifts and candles provided the center of a sunlit frolic after the gathering.

Extension Service Club G. W. Orms A. W. Buchanan H. E. Randolph

Carl Jones Visits Bryan On Bridge Community Business

Carl Jones of the Jones bridge community traveled to Bryan on business today.

Carl Jones Jones Bridge Bryan Business

Victory Declared in Bryan Presbyterian Campaign

The Bryan Presbyterian educational drive ends with pledges totaling 10025, surpassing the 6000 goal and supporting the Synod wide effort of 1350000 for Presbyterian schools and religious work. Dr. F D Fuller led the campaign assisted by church members and especially students.

Bryan Presbyterian Educational Cam Bryan Presbyterian F. D. Fuler Fuller Bryan W. B. Miller

Brazos River Readings Show Minor Rise Across Valley

Ed Sims of the Bryan Telephone Company reports this morning that the Little River at Cameron is falling after overflow of lowlands caused minor damage. The Brazos at Port Sullivan and Valley Junction sits about half bank with a slight rise, yet Bryan observers see no overflow threat for now and will issue warnings if conditions worsen.

Ed Sims Bryan Telephone Company Cameron Brazos Port Sullivan Valley Junction Bryan

Flood crest near Washington bridge noted in Brazos river report

The Brazos River rose to 40.8 feet at the Washington bridge Monday with a slow rise expected to continue. Flood stage is 44 feet, and local observers believe the crest in this area may be near, though two feet higher could occur. Navasota River backed up, roads remain rough but passable. Brenham route open.

Brazos Washington Bridge Washington Valley Junction Navasota Brenham Navasota Examiner

Duncan Host For Dinner Honoring Aggie Football Men

College Station Texas December 18 Football players were dinner guests of W A Duncan director of subsistence The meal showcased hearty food and strong support for Duncan in his aims Col Ike Ashburn spoke praising the Aggies and their season The speaker urged attendance at a Bryan dinner hosted by local civic clubs to honor the team

Duncan AGGIE Bryan Dany Eagle College Station Tex W. A. Duncan Ashburn Ike Ashburn Aggies Bryan

Trade Item News Ad Inquiry in Daily Bulletin

Fragmentary OCR mentions selling trade items in the Daily Fare or Daily Bulletin. No clear items, prices, or seller names readable.

Business Women's Circle Enjoys Christmas Tree and Program

At the home of Major and Mrs. L. L. Melnnis the Business Woman's Circle of the First Presbyterian church held its regular monthly meeting with Christmas decorations and Yuletide spirit. Miss West Weddington led the devotional, Annie Dearing led the Bible study, and a program featured piano and vocal duets, a Christmas reading, and a gift exchange for each member.

Major L. L. Melnnis First Presbyterian Church West Weddington Annie Dearing Wm. N. Shell Virginia West Margaret Zuber Clara Wetter W. P. Bryan Malcolm McInnis Alma Robertson Harriet Parker Margaret Stephens Elizabeth Curtis Allie Montgomery Lena Nina Henry Lucy Harrison Wesa Weddington Ethel Edith Esther Cavitt Miss Wheeler Miss Foote Mesdames C. T. Holmes O. O. Henderson Jac. K. Parker, Wm. N. Sholl and V. A. Collins

Birthday Dinner for Mr Elmer Reed in Millican

Mrs Elmer Reed planned a 12 o clock Sunday dinner party to celebrate her husband’s 21st birthday. Red roses and greenery decorated the table with Christmas touches in fevers and place cards. Covers included Mr and Mrs Elmer Reed Mr and Mrs Walter Smith Dan Jackson of A and M College Mrs J M Reed Misses Jewel Reed and Mildred Reed and Lamar Williams.

Elmer Reed Walter Smith Millican Dan Jackson A. and M. College J. M. Reed Jewel Reed Mildred Reed Lamar Williams

Reverend J J Tatum Visits Family in Waco for Christmas

Reverend J J Tatum returned Monday afternoon from a visit to his daughter Mrs R L May and family in Waco. Hettie Laura May, the granddaughter, will stay with Rev Tatum through the Christmas holidays. Mr and Mrs May will come to Bryan for Christmas Day.

J. J. Tatum R. L. May Waco Hettie Laura May Tatum Mrs. May Bryan

Also Mentioned on This Page

Brazos CO Directors Country Club Wilson Rev. Thompson Mrs. Stone Stevenson-Boriskie Mrs. Ament Allen Groups Tri-County Institute City Commission Candy News Minn M. H. James Drug CO Parker-Astin Hbw, CO Business Woman’s Circle Irvin Nerhood M. H. James Doug CO Parker-Astin Hdw. CO John M. Bligh Decatur Ala Southern Pacific Lines Louisiana G. W. Martin
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