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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1932

Page

3

National Defense Discussed by Arty Officer at DAR Meeting

Free Scott Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met with sixteen members. Capt. T. C. Harry spoke on Our National Defense amid world tensions. Two concrete markers will mark historic Brazos spots the Harvey Mitchell cedar and a Nav asosa river sycamore, funded by the chapter and W. A. Orth of A and M College. The markers will bear bronze tablets detailing the trees’ history. A Washington’s Birthday ceremony will plant twelve live oaks around the City Municipal building, with Mrs. G. S. Fraps representing the chapter at the Washington, D. C. meeting.

Free Scott Chapter Theaughters of the American Revolution W. S. Howell Ralph Howell G. S. Fraps T. C. Harry Harry Times Brazos County William Scott Chanter Ferguson Springs Navasota River Bryan Joseph Ferguson R. E. B. Baylor Baylor University Old Boonville Col Harvey Mitchell Boonville Houston & Texas Central Railroad Millican City Nation Washington, D. C Walter Wipprecht R. F. Balthis C. N. Shepardson S. L. Boatwight A. M. Waldrop Ida Kernodle J. L. Brock W. C. Tinus New York City J. F. Fudge

Higgins speaks for women in business and politics at PR dinner

Miss Higgins, director general, described how Women’s clubs shaped the modern professional woman, noting better status, unemployment aid from a 60 000 member national group, and expansion into politics. Local leaders and organizations attended as guests of honor. The event featured a public relations dinner with Aggieland Orchestra and plans for annual future dinners.

Miss Higgins Mise Higgins M. R. Bentley Lee J. Rountree Bentley Rountree E. T. Murphy Livingston Gordon M. Burns Hivateville Bentley Aso Evelyn Grace Glu

Committees Plan Bicentennial here and airport lease discussion

The city committees meet to mark the Washington Bicentennial on February 22 with Mrs. W S Howell to talk plans and general cooperation sought from business leaders and residents. A survey of Brazos county is released to press. copies available by contacting Secretary W R McCullough. A 6th district East Texas Chamber of Commerce meeting is set for Friday in Navasota at 2 pm. all directors urged to attend. A land lease request for airport use is referred to the City Development committee. Committee rosters announced with chairmen of Finance and Membership, Trade Extension, City Development, Entertainment, and Legislative.

O. B. Martin Texas A. and M. College W. A. Duncan Aggieland Orchestra Toastminster Washington W. S. Howell Brazos County W. R. McCullough East Texas Chamber of Commerce Navasota J. Chancie Kernale Bryan Chamber of Commerce N. A. Stewart I. Maniloff Dan Russell James Sullivan F. C. Bolton Ed S. Martin E. E B. Yeager E. R. Bryant W. F. Gelber S. G. Bailey H. T. Schovassa Wm. Wimberly D. L. Wilson Tyler Haswell Forrest Jones R. G. Williams W. S. McCulloch W. S. Higgs J. F. Casey W. S. Barron J. 8. Caldwell Oak McKenzie Luke Patronella

Names of committees and directors listed in meeting notes

The document lists educational, fire prevention, highway, public health, and publicity committee chairs with members including Jno M Lawrence and W S Howell, plus several women and physicians. Directors present at the morning session include Geo A Adams J S Galdwell J F Casey and others.

Lee J. Rountree Jno

Leadership urged to fix crises in election year

Speaker Mr. Alexander urged visionary leaders in homes and nations to overcome a current crisis. He warned that selfish vision harms progress and stressed the need for international leaders during election year. The program included trombone solos by Cadet Rizzatto and vocal numbers by Cadet Young. Lions heard from F A Fenton and noted a Community Club meeting at the Parish house.

Alexander Allen Academy Lion Miller Rizzatto Cadet Young Maudelle Wiley Lion R.A. McDaniel F. A. Fenton Sweetwater Montgomery Ward Lion McDaniel Lion R. Henry Harrison Smetana Episcopal Parish M. B. Parker Lions R. Henry Harrison, Jr R. A. McDaniel W. E. Wimberly Charles H. Edge Mit Dansby C. B. Holzman J. C. Goldsmith M. E. Adams C. N. Wyatt Luke Patronella Sankey Park R. V. Armstrong Lamar Jones Madison Bell Morris Schul

Russia Reconstruction and World War Aftermath Discussed

Professor Halperin outlined Russia’s prewar conditions, wartime looting by Germany, and postwar nationalization as part of a plan toward independence. He doubted significant Russian role in Sino Japanese tensions, noting leaders focus on reconstruction. The luncheon was chaired by A M Waldrop with many attendees listed.

Halperin Russia Germany A. M. Waldrop Roy S. Hollomon J. H. Evetts Corsicana W. I. McCulloch Dutch” Hohn Brenham C. L. Benson Jno W. Black E. P. Black C. 8. Beckwith Amos Ball F. R. Canady D. W. Carlton W. B. Cline J. F. Casey J. S

List of Individuals Associated with the Case or Item

The text enumerates Reynolds D H Reid C N Shep ardson Henry T Schovassa J E Stanford James Sullivan C C Todd D L Wilson A M Wal drop J C Webb Jno L Whorton as named persons linked to the historical notice.

Pioneer Woman Haneman Rites Held In Bryan

Mrs. S E Haneman died at 83 after a long life beginning in Alabama and moving to Millican Brazos County. She widow of Albert Haneman left five children surviving Ruth Batte Mary Shelburne Sallie Reynolds Inez Reed and Albert Haneman Jr. Funeral Thursday at 10 from J L Batte residence with Rev Ed J Harris and Rev Roy Holloman officiating. Interment at old Boonville cemetery. Pallbearers listed. Relatives and friends gathered for the service.

Brazos County Albert Haneman Millican Old Boonville Bryan S. E. Haneman Ruth Haneman Batte Mary H. Shelburne Sallie H. Reynolds Inez H. Reed Marlin College Station J. L. Batte Ed J. Harris First Methodist Church Roy S. Holloman College Avenue Baptist Church E. W. Crenshaw F. L. Cavitt N. A. Stewart Er. J. Jenkins J. D. Martin Locke McNeeley Robert Gatlin Somerville J. G. MecHaney Mart Edwin Falvey Houston L. J. DuPuy Jack Shelburne John Reed Albert Haneman, Jr Austin Lillie Whitaker Onie Goodrich Inez Reed

Tentative Choice of Inspectors for Tick Eradication Campaign

Federal agents will supervise the tick eradication effort in Brazos County. Plans name Grady Hanover and others as local inspectors, with appointments coming from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. E. M. Sprott will assist, based in Bryan, Texas.

Brazos County C. W. Brown United States Department of Agriculture Grady Hanover W. R Doc) Cross Ben Francis Max Buchanan W. D. Mills Aubrey Jones Douglas Peters Jim H. Jones Bob Siegert C. C. Vick John McCullouch Jim E. M. Sprott

Brazos County 4 H Club Seeks Livestock and Home Plan Prizes

Brazos County 4 H members are urged to enroll as Live at Home demonstrators under the A and M Farm Plan. The Lions Club offers a $50 prize for the top 1932 record. Readiness to cooperate grows as county agents share farm to home improvements and record keeping. An exchange of fruit trees and vines occurred at the Kings Highway Women’s Home Demonstration club meeting.

Brazos County Trios. E. Wilson Packing Company Lions Club Kings Highway

King's Highway 4-H Club Meets for Yard Planning

The Wide-a-Wake 4-H girls met February 1 at King's Highway with Miss Brown to plan foundation plantings and screening for a yard. Lena Novosad was named club leader for the recreational program. County health nurse Edna Abbott Shelton examined local schoolchildren. Several residents and families, including the Novosads and Wentereeks, visited relatives and shared meals during the weekend. Joe Evelyn Windsor is ill, and best wishes were sent for a speedy recovery.

King’s Highway Miss Brown Lena Novosad Edna Abbott Shelton Club Women C. L. Novosad C. L. Benson Beason George McDonald

Bryan Boy Serves as Charge d'Affaires in Paris

William S. Howell Jr., son of W. S. Howell, acts as charge d affaires in Paris while Ambassador Edge is away. The note mentions Will Rogers and a large cat metaphorically, with incidental reference to the Bryan boy.

Paris France Bryan William S. Howell, Jr W. S. Howell Ambassador Edge Mr. Howell Will Rogers

Ambassador Edge sparks rumors of London posting

An offhand remark by Ambassador Edge during a dinner speech sparked talk of him possibly taking the London post. News reached the French Foreign Office and the American Embassy denied any definite plans, noting Edge will sail Feb 3 aboard the Europa for a brief U.S. visit before returning to Paris.

Edge Rogers Mr. Edge London Mr. Dawes France America Will Europa United States Paris New York Washington New Jersey

Friendship Bible Class Meets at Thurmond Home

The Friendship Bible class of the First Baptist Church held its monthly meeting at the Thurmond home with 28 members present and Mrs. Robert Rhodes presiding as president.

Robert Rhodes Friendship Bible Class The First Baptist Church

Friendship Sister plan aids Bryan class community outreach

A Bryan class held an eight oclock social meeting at home to plan clothing and household support for two needy families. The program featured a “Friendship Sister” initiative started in January, with each member paired to secretly care for another. A moving picture on home electrification by Mr Thurmond highlighted farm life improvements, followed by games and chocolate fudge.

Cial Bryan Rip Thurmond Agricultural Engineering — Ment M. College Milton Lee F. Paultin L. P. Newton Roy W. Nunn Henry Rhode Emory Smith C. W. Simmons Ross Tobias Guy T. Charley Ball N. R. Smith H. Smith Sterling Evans Miltonson Henry Wheeles Wheeles B. T. Yeager M. FP. Crawford Victor Harris W. P. Graham Fred Hale Sid Perry Albert Buchanan

Kent County backs Hunter candidacy for Governor

Kent county Democratic organizers held a crowded meeting at the Tabernacle auditorium in Jayton to rally support for Tom F. Hunter's gubernatorial bid. Every precinct pledged loyalty to Hunter's candidacy in the organized effort.

Kent County Tom F. Hunter Texas Hunter Tabernacle Auditorium Jayton

Oil Royalty Case Set For March In Texas Courts

A state case against the Gan County Purchasing Co over royalties paid to the University of Texas is scheduled for March 4 in Travis County district court. The dispute concerns royalties from oil produced anywhere in Bi county.

Austin Gan County Purchasing Co University of Texas Bi County Travis County

Texas Press Association Program Committee Meeting`

The program committee of the Texas Press Association will meet Saturday in Waco for the annual program. Members include R L Scott of DeLeon president of the Texas Press Union R F Higgs lieutenant chairman of the weekly division John E Cooke yon dale Jack Hawkins of Mount Vernon DeVall Jr Charlie DeVall of Mount Vernon and Sam Harben.

Texas Press Association Waco R. L. Scott DeLeon Prident The Texas Press Union R. F. Higgs John E. Cooke Yondale Jack Hawkins Charlie DeVall, Jr Mount Vernon Sam Harben

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National Defense DAR T.C.U Garistine Ackers Doris Hincms Dorordd S'corr Natalie Colline Fort Worth Texas Christian University Christine Ackers Abilene Doris Higgins Dorothy Scott Cleburne Natalie Collins Mathis Blanche Brown Farm Records Bryan Boy D’ Affairs BAYER
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