County Meet Plans and All-Star Selection This Weekend
An all star senior boys team will be chosen after the county Class B meet held Friday and Saturday. Girls and boys divisions play first rounds Friday at Travis gym Bryan and Kurten gym, with semifinals and finals at Kurten on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Pearson
Smetana
Travis Gymnasium
Bryan
Kurten
Travis
Pearson
Julia Schovassa
Travis School
City eyes new high school to ease overcrowding
A joint meeting of the city commission the board of school trustees and Chamber of Commerce leaders discussed creating a new high school plant to serve the next 20 to 25 years. Overcrowding at Stephen F. Austin High School was the focal point with projected enrollments to 800 by 1940-41 and additions needed to Bowie Travis and the high school facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan and Brazos County
Travis B. Bryan
Jenkins
S. M. Brown
Wesa Weddington
Brown
Bowie and
Travis
Bowie
Transition from capitalism to socialist relief in disaster times
The column argues that large scale disasters expose the inadequacy of private charity and urge collective national relief. It contrasts old private capitalism with rugged individualism to a new social responsibility under socialism, invoking God’s law of compensation and resisting greed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Crockett
Red Cross
Red Cross Flood Relief Fund Sees Broad Support in Bryan
Brazos county chapter thanks donors for flood relief efforts as Red Cross operates 113 field hospitals 317 camps 380 disaster workers 1100 nurses aiding refugees across 75 counties in 11 states. Relief continues weeks while water recedes and evacuations may grow. A Tuesday Palace Theater benefit show raised substantial funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
City Hall
Bryan
Texas
Brazos County
Red Cross Flood Relief Fund
Red Cross
Ohio
Mississippi Valley
Wm. M. Baxter, Jr
Palace Theater
Red Cross Relief Fund
Funeral Service Held for Esteemed Ivanhoe Member
A funeral service for a member of Ivanhoe Commandery No. 8 will be held Wednesday afternoon with an escort of honor from Ivanhoe Commandery in charge. Officiation at the grave will occur in the city cemetery, with pallbearers Dr. R. C. Dunn T. H. Haltom H. C. Hertel H. H. Newton A. S. McSwain and J. W. Hall. Sold with an ad in the Eagle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivanhoe Commandery No. 8
Ivanhoe Commandery
R. C. Dunn
T. H. Haltom
H. C. Hertel
H. H. Newton
A. S. McSwain
J. W. Hall
Crippled Children Hospital Work Highlighted in Texas
Brazos County ranks high in crippled children authorized for hospitalization with 31 cases. The Voice of Texas Crippled Children reports 29 hospitals and about 35 surgeons in the state. A new $220,000 Galveston hospital building is under construction with state and federal support, to serve children under twelve and expand county fundraising in birthday ball efforts. Seventy percent of event proceeds stay in counties for local care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Texas
Voice of Texas Crippled Children
Texas Society For Crippled Children
Lucius Wilson
Galveston
State of Texas
John Sealy Hospital
G. W. N. Eggers
A. ©. Singleton
Texas Society of Crippled Children
Sealy and Smith Foundation
Voice of Crippled Children
Safe Breakers Target Sinclair Office and Howell Lumber
Safe breakers invaded the Sinclair Refining Company offices where Forrest Jones, agent, said they opened the safe and took the Saturday collections though not a large sum. The Howell Lumber Company safe had its knob knocked off but entrance was not gained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinclair
Sinclair Refining Company
Forrest Jones
Howell Lumber Company
Jones
Howell
Local Bank of Bryan Notes Bittersweet Health and Home News
Billie Burke Johnson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Johnson, has the flu. Frank Seale and family build a new home in Barron addition near Sue Haswell Memorial Park, next to the Berger residence, with contract let to W. F. Fitts. Yeager Hardware leaders attend state meeting in Dallas as J. D. Martin and son also participate. Dana Carnes and J. Sloane tour Houston to see Colleen Moore’s Doll House in crowds. Myers family shows improvement after flu confinement. Alice Carleton injured heel remains at home. Jo Anna Tatman recovers from pneumonia and returns home. D. D. Jolly travels to Dallas to aid ill daughter Mullins, who improves. John III Merrell born to Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Merrell, manager of A. and P. on Baker avenue. Bryans report flu among Walden Orr, Albert Garner, W. A. Stasny of Humpty Dumpty grocery. Roy Stone and J. H. Conway of A. M. Waldrop Co. out sick with flu. Robert Dew and wife of Abi line relocate to Houston for clerical work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billie Burke Johnson
W. E. Johnson
Frank Seale
Barron Addition
Sue Haswell Memorial Park
Reuben Berger
W. F. Fitts
BE. E. Yeager
The
Yeager Hardware Company
State Hardware
Dallas
J. D. Martin
J. D. Martin, Jr
Parker-Astin Hardware Company
Dana Carnes
J. Sloane
Houston
Colleen Moore
Charles Myers
Alice Carleton
R. E. Carleton
Jo Anna Tatman
Wilkerson Memorial Clinic
D. D. Jolly
B. F. K. Mullins
Truck Crash List Names Numerous Injured and Drivers
A long casualty roll from a truck accident lists drivers Beldon Robertson Frank Penczyk Orlander May J H Case y Grady Cowan and many injured including Roy Campbell Joe Kosch Mrs W B Waller Vera Payne and S W Flynn. The report names numerous others and two children with injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sky
Beldon Robertson
Frank Penczyk
Orlander May
J. H. Casey
Grady Cowan
Roy Campbell
Joe Kosch
W. B. Waller
Vera Payne
S. W. Flynn
H. H. McDowell
J. V. Brown
J. A. Pope
Sam Harrison
Bill Bethea
P. S. Park
M. H. Withers
Pauline May
Clemis May
W. S. Barron
Henry Stropper
R. B. Ratcliffe
James Whaley
Lamar Etheridge
Willard Asher
Roy Danforth
Dan Wallin
Ruby Wallin
John Buchanan
Ella Merka
W. H. Brogman
Cecil Casey
I. F. Dodd
R. F. Jackson
R. W. Howell
W. S. Howell
W. A
Notable Names In Local Family Community Notices
Duncan, Blake Jameson, Vernon Rowe, Monroe Cobb appear in a local society roster. The list also includes Mrs. M. Cobb, Wm. Rainey, Mrs. W. Rainey, Mrs. C. A. Searcy, Mrs. M. R. Bentley and Betsy Searcy. Maurice Searcy and M. R. Bentley are named among several associated households. Two children unnamed.
Lions Club Programs At Palace Theater Benefit Night
S. M. Brown announced a benefit show at the Palace Theater with proceeds to Red Cross flood relief. He invited club members to attend Ladies Night in Mexia, where Miss Marjorie Smith sang, Miss Kathryn Stuart and Mrs. Roy Danforth played piano. Gordon Stover won the attendance prize. Ladies Night and cub Lions initiation are set for Tuesday at 7:30 February 16 at Bryan Country Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. M. Brown
Palace Theater
Red Cross
Brown
Mexia
Marjorie Smith
Kathryn Stuart
Roy Danforth
Gordon Stover
Cub Lions
Bryan Country Club
Funeral arrangements for Mr Bowling and family notice
Wreck remains connected to the Bowling family with survivors including wife two sons Gus and Leonard of Bryan two daughters Exa Butler of Lufkin and Janell Ellis of Bryan mother Mrs Catherine Ellis of Jewett brothers Wade Rufus Edward and sister Mrs James McCousins all of Jewett. Mrs Bowling and friends travel from Dallas to Bryan. Shipment of remains to Ashland Kentucky planned with route pending final decision.
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Gus
Leonard
Bryan
Exa Butler
Lufkin
Janell Ellis
Catherine Ellis
Jewett
Wade
Rufus
Edward
Kilgore
James McCousins
Bowling
Dallas
Mr. Bowling
Ashland
New Orleans
McCullough - Dansby
Agricultural Outlook Notes Drought Affects Stock Markets In 1936
The review reports lower production by drought hit areas affecting 1937 crop costs. Livestock conditions remained generally favorable despite spring and late summer drought in the district. Calf lamb and kid crops were large but not excessive. Wool and mohair output rose with higher prices. Cattle and sheep marketing declined year over year, while range trading remained active. Bank deposits rose and reserves surged after mid year.
Ex Bryan teacher hurt in auto accident
Ruth Rucker former Stephen F. Austin high school teacher now teaching at Tyler high school and junior college sustained facial and head injuries in a weekend automobile crash caused by slick highways according to Bry an News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Ruth Rucker
Stephen F. Austin
Tyler High School
Great Top Soil Loss From Flood In Ohio Valley
Two federal land experts estimate the Ohio flood washed away 300 million tons of fertile top soil from 127 million acres. H. H. Bennett of the Soil Conservation Service and F. A. Silcox of the Forest Service urge a national soil conservation program, noting long-term work and no quick fixes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ohio
H. H. Bennett
Soil Conservation Service
F. A. Silcox
Forest Service
Congress
Conservation Of Soil Is Subject Of Two Lectures
The Natural History Society announces two Thursday night lectures on soil conservation by W. T. Carter and Paul H. Walser. Carter of the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station will discuss The Soils of Texas with lantern slides, while Walser of the Soil Conservation Service will offer an authoritative Southwest address. The program highlights the federal role in soil saving and the nation’s need to protect the top seven inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natural History Society
W. T. Carter
Division of Soils
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station
Bureau of Chemistry and Soils
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Paul H. Walser
U. S. Soil Conservation Service
Carter
Texas
Soil Conservation Service
Department of Agriculture
Walser
Southwest
College-Bryan
Agricultural Committee
American Bankers Association
Public meeting on campus expands industry plans
Industries building on the campus near the A and yd invite the public to a 7 30 p m Thursday evening meeting. The event welcomes community members to hear about future development and campus activities.
Victory-Harvesters Install New Officers
The Victory-Harvester Union of the First Baptist Training Union installed Sunday evening new officers led by Champ Fitzhugh as president. Other officers include Miss Mary Elizabeth Danforth and Miss Dorothy Ellis as vice presidents, Miss Christine Harrison Bible leader, Miss Anna B. Thomas corresponding secretary, Joe White Jr recording secretary, Miss Frances Branch and Bill Taylor publicity chairmen, Lloyd Thomas Emmie Lou Vick R. J. Redford and Miss Carolyn Smith group captains, Aline Williams pianist and W. S. Johnson chorister with T. A. Sweeney directing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victory- Harvester Union
First Baptist Training Union
Champ Fitzhugh
Mary Elizabeth Danforth
Dorothy Ellis
Christine Harrison
Anna B. Thomas
Joe White Jr
Frances Branch
Bill Taylor
Lloyd Thomas
Emmie Lou Vick
R. J. Redford
Carolyn Smith
Aline Williams
W. S. Johnson
T. A. Sweeney
Southwestern University Band Delights Congregation at Methodists
The Southwestern University band directed by Tom Johnson played a varied concert at the First Methodist church Sunday night before a large audience. The program featured band numbers instrumental solos and vocal pieces. Scholarships valued at 175 each were awarded to Allen Academy and Stephen F Austin high school based on performance at the state band meet in Waco. Roy Janzen of San Antonio received the Allen Academy scholarship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwestern University
First Methodist Church
Tom Johnson
Methodist University
Atlantic
Pacific Coast
Hearne
Bryan
Methodist Church
Madisonville
Southwestern
Allen Academy
Stephen F. Austin High School
Roy Janzen
San Antonio
Allen
Waco
Births In Texas Decline While Deaths Rise In 1936
Texas birth registrations fell to 115 212 in 1936, 3 454 fewer than 1935, while deaths rose to 68 800, up 3 897. The decline is linked to broader birth data dissemination and an influenza epidemic in early 1936, with the flu adding about 3 000 deaths above normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Bureau of Vital Statistics
W. A. Davis
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J. Webb Howell
R. V. Armstrong
G. S. Parker
E. E. Yeager
O. S. Johnson
J. N. Dulaney
E. FE. Yeager
Roy Vick
G. S. Parker Jr
W. E. Wimberley
Ivan Langford
FE. J. Jenkins
F. L. Henderson
Dr. Lamar Jones
R. G. Williams
Guy P. Bittle
John O’connor
Miss Wesa Weddington
Bryan Eagle
Chronicle
Raven
Pat O'Dea
Geo. A. Gammill
Rex Gammill
Byron McKnight
Ruston
O. E. Gammill
Bryan and College
Bryan Central Railroad
College
Brazos River
Brazos Bottom
Harold
Rex
George
Otis
Elbridge
Sam Parker
Geo. Lawrence
Henry Harrison
Ervin Astin
the Vicks
Holmes
Cole’s
Chance’s
Webb's
Allen’s
Coulters
Curtis
Sanders
Crenshaws
Smith
Dobrovolny
D. Mike
Winter’s
Boyetts
Parks
Cloud’s
Homer Norton
Manning Smith
Louisiana
J. Rex Gammill
Elmwood
Shreveport
People’s Column
Eagle
Henry
By Carl Anderson
Brazos
Gene Byrnes
Amerer
Sewn Features, Inc
Lions
Ohio Valley
Victory-Harvesters
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