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Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1921

Page

8

Personal mentions include births moves and visits in Bryan

Local notes list Mr. and Mrs. Willie H. Johnson welcoming a 10 pound boy yesterday. J. F. Thomas of Wellborn visited Bryan. Many residents moved or traveled, including the Wheelis family moving to Nav asota, and Mrs. Dana Carnes visiting Rockdale. Various brief mentions cover club meetings, visits, and travels in the Bryan area.

Willie H. Johnson J. F. Thomas Wellborn Bryan Eagle R. L. Hearne G. 8. Parker Lumber Company Eugene Edge J. L. Wheelis Winnie Wheelis H. M. Bond West 24Th Street Navasota Dana Carnes Rockdale Hiram T. Coulter A. C. Lyles Floye Martin

A and M Conference Sessions With Governor and Legislature

Dr W B Bizzell president of the A and M College and six board members met in Austin Texas to discuss college affairs and confer with the governor and legislators on pending matters. Directors included L J Hart president R L Young and others from San Antonio Amarillo Houston Bartlett Fayetteville and Tyler.

Bartlett J. R. Kubena Fayetteville T. N. Jones Tyler

Neinast Quiz Is Completed In House

The Texas house committee finished its probe into H. J. Neinast's eligibility and conduct during World War I. It did not find sufficient evidence to support disloyalty charges, and the panel plans to file its report with the speaker, with possible later changes.

Associated Press Austin Texas House H. J. Neinast Washington County Representative Fly Neiast United States Neinast

Jury Selection Begins in Rowan Lun a Post Office Robbery Case

In Dallas Judge James C. Wilson denied quash and venue motions against Albert L. Rowan W S Scrivner and Ben Luna in the January 14 post office robbery. Fifty jurors were examined with questions on newspaper coverage and impartiality as trial preparations continued. Rosa Williams of Brenham, a guest of Mrs. John E. Astin, has returned home.

Dallas Texas James C. Wilson Albert L. Rowan W. S. Scrivner Ben Luna Federal District Court Jackson Street Wilson Veniremen Will Harrell Rowan United States Rosa Williams Brenham John E. Astin Daily Eagle

Wilson Gets Ovation On First Theatre Appearance

President Wilson, appearing with Mrs. Wilson and brother in law John Bolling, receives cheers from a large Washington audience during a John Drinkwater play. This marks his first public theatre outing since illness halted his speaking tour in September 1919.

Wilson Associated Press Washington, D. C White House

Senators Eye Texas Senate Race in 1922 Vigil

Austin report notes Dr B Harvey Carroll visiting Houston hints at 1922 bid to succeed Culberson. Possible contenders include O B Colquitt Cullen Thomas Blanton W P Hobby and others. Names like S P Brooks Tom M Campbell M M Crane Cone Johnson Tom Connolly Joe Bailey are mentioned as eyeing the field.

Austin Houston Chronicle B. Harvey Carroll Houston Madrid Spain Thomas L. Blanton Abilene Thomas B. Love W. P. Hobby W. E. Hawkins The Supreme Court S. P. Brooks Tom M. Campbell M. M. Crane Cone Johnson Tom Connoly Marlin Joe Bailey Bailey Texas

Great World Renowned Lindquest to Visit Bryan

Messrs James W James J S Doane R O Allen and W C Lawson announce the arrival of world renowned Albert Lindquest on February 15. Promoters hail it as the greatest feature Bryan has seen and urge early ticket purchase.

James W. James J. S. Doane R. O. Allen W. C. Lawson Albert Lindquest Bryan

Interurban Equipment Deliveries Signal New Power Plant

The Bryan and College Interurban Railway unloads machinery for its new power plant including a car of poles and a car of wire rolling. The company may close a deal today to dispose of its old power plant and equipment.

Bryan and College Interurban Railway Interurban Company

Governor Neff backs public service consolidation to save

The Houston Post reports Governor Neff recommends consolidating and eliminating public services to save taxpayers about $100,000 annually. The paper notes this amounts to 218 cents per person per year and praises the example set for the public.

The Houston Post Neff

Texas counties face farm labor shortage before harvest

Dallas report shows 22 Texas counties will lack farm labor by harvest. Data from eighty towns covering about 93 counties indicates two cities have surplus labor, twenty-one have skilled labor surplus, and thirty-six towns show skilled labor surplus with unskilled surplus in thirty-three towns. Normal conditions exist in thirty-eight towns.

Associated Press Dallas Tex Texas Texas Chamber of Commerce

Spanish Dominates the SMU Language Courses

Dallas February 2 Spanish is the most popular language at Southern Methodist University with 350 of 850 liberal arts students enrolled in Spanish 8. A. Myatt notes the rise due to US trade growth with Mexico and Latin American markets driving language needs.

Dallas Texas Southern Methodist University College of Liberal Arts A. Myatt United States Mexico Central South American

UT Debaters Assigned for Seven Intercollegiate Contests

The University of Texas schedules seven intercollegiate debates the largest in program history. Four UT teams will argue the resolution that states should establish a court of industrial relations, with contests against Tulane University, Columbia University, University of New Mexico, University of Colorado, University of Arkansas, University of Oklahoma, and more.

Austin University of Texas Kansas Columbia University Judson C. Francis Jack Blalock Marshall Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans Columbia University of New York Wayne R. Howell Corsicana Paul T. McMahon Bonham University of New Mexico At Albuquerque University of Colorado John D. Cofer Frank K. McGehee Weatherford University of Colorado At Austin University of Arkansas At University of Oklahoma At Austin

Wireless News Exchange Reaches Texas Colleges

Austin news dispatches arrive by wireless for publication in the Daily Texan through the Intercollegiate News Bureau. The service links University of Texas A and M and Southern Methodist University with plans for broader coverage of athletic events and similar items.

Austin Texas Daily Texan University of Texas University Southern Methodist University Southwest Georgee Endress James P. Buchanan Brenham Daily Texan Messacres R. F. Morrison Florence S. C Wireless News Exchange

Men Held for Grand Jury on Assault to Murder Charge

Luke Hampton, a Black man, was held to the grand jury Monday by Justice J. W. Hamilton on an assault to murder charge with bonds set at $500. Wayne Davis, a White man, also bound over for grand jury action with a $300 bond.

Luke Hampton J. W. Hamilton Wayne Davis

Texas May Be First to Finish Jefferson Highway

Denison Texas February 2 Texas may be first state to complete the Jefferson Highway hard surfacing project W N King vice president of the Texas association said after returning from the St Joseph Missouri meeting Texas has hard surfaced 221 of 281 miles and plans this summer to finish uniform marking and a general advertising campaign The highway is well marked except in Oklahoma and Texas

Denison Texas W. N. King St. Joseph Missouri King Oklahoma

Parent-Teacher Association in Bryan Seeks Growth and Service

In brisk tones Pattie W. Sims highlights Bryan's Parent-Teachers' Association as a vibrant federation aiding child welfare. It outlines a visiting day and tree planting on Thursday, a Tag Day fundraiser, and lists executive, advisory, and committee members across ground, library, publicity, finance, program, hygiene, and entertainment roles.

Pattie W. Sims Parent-Teachers’ Association of Bryan Federation Parent-Teachers’ Association Neff W. C. Lawson S. EF. Eberstadt Parent- Teachers’ Association of W. B. Cline C. M. Bethany M. W. Sims R. Q. Astin F. L. Henderson J. W. Batts E. J. Fountain Mr. Nall Thurston Cole Mills Walker R. W W. L. Powers Lela Griffin Lizzie Suber A. M. Waldrop George Chance J. N. Goodwin Robert Armstrong A. J. Buchenan Malcolm McInnis Will Howell Annie Dearing J. L. Prock J. E. Astin Tyler Haswell W. S. Higgs J. E. Covey E. H. P. Pain Hettie Curry Allie Montgomery R. C. Allen J. T. Hanway Sam Cavitt Walter Holmes Lucile Young Egbert Jones Margaret Zuber Edna Tobias May Burtis B. Tl. Sims Lee J. Rountree WS. Barron Neely W. D. Lawrence Chas Miss McLendon Gladys Walker

Cootie Crawl and Shimmie Barred in Wichita Falls

In Wichita Falls Texas six members of the citys premier social circle were ordered from the floor at a fashionable dance for ignoring chaperons instructions to stop the shimmie and cootie crawl. Hotel managers back the clean dancing movement and refused use of the ballroom to a prominent dancing club unless officials ensure proper guest conduct on the floor.

Wichita Falls Texas

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