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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1924
Page
3
The Bryan Good Cheer Association reports 440 contributions totaling 1426.25 from about 500 approached, with 800 in treasury and a goal above 1500 to cover Christmas needs and yearly demands. Only 5 to 15 people refused contributions.
Two robbers held up employees and guests at the Parkway Hotel in Chicago and rifled the safes containing more than 100000 dollars. After guests checked their valuables, the attackers escaped.
James Overstreet who pleaded guilty to robbery with firearms in the December 10 hold up of the Federal National Bank in Shawnee was sentenced to 25 years in the State penitentiary. He had been arrested recently at Fort Worth.
In Nuremberg on December 24 toy autos dominate the Christmas market with Zeppelins rising in popularity. Miniature Zi-8s flood shops while doll trends favor the sturdy yet plain sloth doll, a perennial favorite among girls.
Dr. Maione Duggan state health officer and W M Etters sanitary engineer returned from Trouston to confer with health authorities on protective measures for ships from bubonic plague ports. Rat guards and other measures used to prevent infected rats landing. Duggan and Eilers then visited Houston after reports of bubonic plague rats in New Orleans.
More than 100 framed pictures of football baseball and basketball teams line the hall of UT Austin's men's gymnasium. LTheo Bellmont, dean of the College of Physical Activities, notes the collection began in 1914 funded by H J Luther Stark who donated 350 dollars for the first frames.
Washington December 24 President Calvin Coolidge signed the Omnibus Pension Bill granting pensions to a number of individuals who served in the armed forces.
An early morning crash at Croydon airfield kills the pilot and all seven passengers as the airborne craft, bound for Paris, bursts into flames shortly after takeoff.
Texas remains in a cold spell with lower temperatures forecast for Thursday by the local weather station. Snow was reported in parts of West Texas Panhandle though this wave is not expected to be as severe as last week.
Postmaster Marvin F. Carroll announces clerk carrier exams at the Bryan post office on January 17 1925 starting 9 a.m. Applicants should see T A Cloud at the post office for blanks to qualify. The annual exam creates an eligible register for filling vacancies or adding help.
F. O. Martin publicity secretary for A and M College sails from College Station by S P to Dallas then St Louis for the American Association of College News Bureaus annual meeting. He will discuss Publicity In Texas and join publicity directors and deans of journalism from leading U S colleges on the program.
W E Farmer, superintendent for Western Public Service Company, says the firm has purchased Conroe utility including electric and ice plants and a cotton gin. The plan is to overhaul the property and tie it to a central station serving Rosse to Hempstead area, with lines from Somerville and Caldwell.
Principal and Coach W G Colson led a Tabor high school senior boys team to Bryan for a basketball clash. The TABOR squad won 9 to 8 with players Adolph Conrad George Broach Sherman Walker Sam Walker Conlee Wilson Charleston Cooper and Joe Bailey Walker.
Bryan resident John Boriskie reports success growing Satsuma oranges on Smetana road. He has five four year old trees, harvested four dozen fruit this year from three bearing trees, and notes a moderate freeze does not kill the trees. He urges other homes to plant orange trees and start now.
New Orleans December 24 Jacob Aple traffic policeman was shot and killed today by a bandit who robbed the Marine Bank on Frenchman Street of thirteen thousand dollars.
The report lists daily minimum and maximum temperatures from 8 am to 8 am for the week. Readings show Monday 69/85, Tuesday 70/82, Wednesday 71/80, Thursday 63/84, Friday 18/23, Saturday 18/26.5, Sunday 25/33 with an average of 47/59.
Figures show Texas has ginned over four and a half million bales of cotton this year, marking a strong production level. Officials attribute the rise to favorable growing conditions and steady demand from textile buyers.
Washington reports 12 796 216 running bales of cotton ginned before December 12 this year including 293 366 round bales counted as half bales. Last year 9 549 015 running bales were ginned by that date with Texas contributing 4 574 551 bales.
The grade sections of the Parent Teachers Associations held a successful social meeting at Carnegie Library on Thursday afternoon. A Mother Goose Playlet, a Baby Band by Miss Marjorie Short’s kindergarten, and a second grade playlet illustrated Hans Christian Andersen’s Fairy Tales. Mrs Maggie W Barry reported from the State PTA meeting in Wichita Falls and urged careful study of taxation and education issues and broader child welfare work by PTAs. About 40 to 50 mothers attended. guests included Ladies of the College. Reservations were made at a local confectionery for hot chocolate and wafers, with poinsettias given as favors and Christmas spirit throughout.
Bryan Delphians met in the Carnegie Library club rooms for their final year meeting with Mrs. Thomas Lundin presiding. The business session covered roll call and minutes, then members read Shakespeare King Lear and discussed its structure. The president urged service during Christmas recalling The White Gift story. Next meeting set for January 2 with hostesses named.
The bank and nearly all stores in Paradise Wise county were robbed last night. Police believe the Valley View gang behind the attack that sacked and burned Valley View last week. Six stores the post office and railroad station were entered with little money missing. the Britton post office and bank nearby were also robbed.
Houston bankers and observers estimate week-end sleet and ice storm damage at 2,187,500 dollars. Henry Fox led the assessment after consulting with a group studying the cattle losses in the region.
Mrs Daisy Dawson wife of D C Dawson aged 56 died at the family home Saturday at 5 30 am after a lingering illness Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 pm from the family residence conducted by Rev W N Sholl pastor of the First Presbyterian Church Burial will follow at Steep Hollow Cemetery McCulloch Gordon Co undertakers. She is survived by her husband four sons and four daughters all of Bryan except one daughter living in Lover Wyoming.
Modern Woodmen of America Bryan Camp No 17039 was organized Saturday night by District Deputy Joseph Powell and Special Deputy J. R. Wood. Officers installed include Post consul R. R. Newcomb venerable consul Chas. Tabor and others with meetings set for every second Monday at the Pythian Hall. Special Deputy Wood will continue the campaign indefinitely.
William Wilson and his son Clyde arrived from Anson Texas to spend a week visiting friends in this city and at Tabor. Wilson notes the cold wave hit Anson before departure and they reached Bryan just as the storm neared, bringing greetings from many friends in Tabor and Bryan.
Dr and Mrs R B Ehlinger and son move into their new Bryan residence on College road named Ranlamar Villa. The name blends parts of the family names to form a harmonious label for the attractive recently completed house.
J. W. Wsfarlane wins the $1,000 prize amid a crowded state contest field. The Palestine farmer outpaced numerous competitors to claim the top award in the annual event.
J W McFarlane of Palestine claimed the $1000 prize in the more cotton of fewer acres contest conducted by the Dallas News and the Semi Weekly Farm News in Dallas. More than 3000 farmers participated in the event.
V J Boriskie of Brazos county returns from Brenham where he exhibited Barred Plymouth Rock and White Leghorns for three days on the 12th 13th and 14th. He won six prizes from seven entries including first and second on Barred Rock pullets and White Leghorns pullets. He also showed a record egg laying hen that laid 185 eggs and drew offers from 50 cents to 50 dollars.
Mrs. A. R. Rucks of Angleton, president of the Fourth District of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs, visited Houston yesterday to support club work. She praised the Federation's new Better Home Department led by Mrs. Maggie Barry.
Miss Mary Locke and Mr and Mrs Charley Locke along with J L Sample of Tabor were in Bryan today for undisclosed local affairs or social engagements.
In Mount Vernon Illinois on December 24 the jury found Reverend Lawrence Hight guilty of murder and his co defendant Elsie Sweetin guilty of murder in the Wilford Sweetin poison case. Hight received life imprisonment and Sweetin 35 years. Both attorneys filed notices of intention to seek a new trial.
The Oak Cliff Leopards defeated the Waco Tigers 31 to 0 to capture the State High School Interscholastic League football championship on the Dallas gridiron. Coach Tyson’s Tigers made another state finals appearance, while Oak Cliff’s team and coaching staff earn praise for their standout performance.
Mrs H T Lawler transferred her home and about 13 acres on College Highway to J H Nash and Douglas Howell for 18000. The Lawlers retain possession until spring. Jordan T Lawler reported the deal. he will stay in Bryan while Mrs Lawler considers moving to San Antonio.
C E Jenkins of this city, a carpenter and fire chief, also a chicken fancier, sent 14 White Leghorns to the Waco poultry show which began on Wednesday and continued through Thursday and today, winning ribbons.
He won 9 ribbons from 14 entries including a blue, with several red ribbons. Awards were presented on Wednesday, offsetting shipment and entry costs and boosting his reputation as a poultry raiser in Bryan and Brazos County, Texas.
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