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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1923
Page
4
Thursday notes list J. W. Singleton joining A and M College cotton classing, Kay Halsell of Halsell Motor Co on a Houston trip, and several locals visiting family, shopping, or recovering from illness. Also mentions Miss Mary Bain visiting, and Mrs. Norman Rhode improving in hospital.
The Extension Service Club held its regular Thursday session at 3 p.m. at Mrs. H. H. Williamson’s residence on South College avenue. Waco visitors S. T. Gee and Hubert Johnson plan cotton classing courses at A. and M. College over the coming months.
Mrs. John T. Hanway of Bryan visits Mrs. Augusta Jones and attends Denishawn performances for a fortnight. G. J. Richard of Brenham stops in Bryan on a business visit. J. F. Carpenter and C. E. Rowland arrive from Jackson to enter spring and summer vocations.
Miss Mary Bain of Houston leaves Bryan after visiting grandmother Mrs. M. J. Parker. Several Bryan residents and guests from Texas University and A. and M. College are noted in attendance at weekend events and travels. Samplings include Dr. W. B. Vining’s Baptist finance talk and Navy recruit Go at Island assignment for Abney C. Stallings.
Mr. Al C. Stiller and his brother George Stiller from Dallas arrived in Bryan to study animal husbandry at Texas A and M College for several months. E B Elliott recuperating in Marlin after a tonsil operation. Mrs. Hetty Curry in Houston on Episcopal work business. W E Barkley of San Angelo here for spring term study at the College. Mrs. J T Hanway in Houston visiting family and friends. Dr. B Youngblood of College back from Austin with the Legislative Special junket through the Rio Grande Valley. C R Gibson of Beaumont en route to Fort Worth. he left Navajo earlier today amid slippery roads.
S. H. Franklin lies ill at home in northern Bryan while Prof. Allen recovers and Mr. S. C. Hoyle teaches the Men’s Bible Class. Allen’s friends note steady improvement as Thompson changes jobs and a Bryant couple prepares for a late week marriage. Local residents report illnesses births visits travels and family milestones across Bryan and nearby towns.
The Open Forum celebrated its first anniversary with a candlelit dinner at the Driskill hotel. Mrs Maggie Barry of College Station spoke on The New Spirit in American Literature as guests include Dr. and Mrs. Vinson and Mrs. Schuyler Mills of Washington, D. C.
The new Red Cross executive board seeks input on funding for Brazos County work for the coming year. Questions are mailed to schools boards clubs churches and organizations with a February 10 1923 reply deadline.
Mr and Mrs D P Gaby and their two sons Erwin and Phillip have arrived to make Bryan their home. Mr Gaby will operate the T O Walton farm about one and a half miles south of town.
Dr George W Truett pastor of Dallas Truett Baptist Church will open a series of sermons at Guion Hall College Wednesday at 6 45 pm with daily services through Saturday and two Sunday talks at 11 am and 2 30 pm Expected large crowds for the Sunday addresses and the lectures are described as unusually worthwhile with invitations for all to attend.
Rev King Vivion of A M College led a list of officers as the federation of Texas Methodist students formed from the recent conference. The board elected includes presidents and vice presidents from several colleges plus five non students. Vivion declined a traveling salaried post. the federation plans a ten day Lake Worth conference after the school year ends.
State Superintendent Marrs explains that starting with the April teachers examination all entrants must register their name residence post office both permanent and temporary and the certificate grade with the county superintendent by the twentieth day of the month preceding the exam. D J McDonald county superintendent.
County Superintendent D. J. McDonald urges residents to pressure Austin to increase per capita school funds. Two schools already closed. others may shut within days without legislative action. Citizens urged to write every legislator now to support the bill and avert closures.
Corene Andrews of North Zulch living with Mr and Mrs T A Cloud and attending public schools slipped on ice at East Side school building Tuesday and is confined to home with a badly sprained ankle.
Albert Payne of Edge was among visitors in Bryan today, joining local residents for the day’s activities and sightseeing.
John D. Jones of Harvey traveled to Bryan as a business visitor and stayed as a guest in the home of his daughter Mrs. Wiley Higgs and her family.
The Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce board announced the eight standing committees plus a constitutional panel. New personnel include Finance and Membership led by M. L. Parker and City Development chaired by J. N. Dulaney. Attendees listed include Mayor Tyler Haswell and Dr. J. O. Morgan.
The Texas House passed a 3 million dollar appropriation to bolster the school fund for 1922-23, extending operations by one month. The measure, likely to be vetoed by Governor Neff, moves to the Senate amid opposition and calls to limit local tax rates. Local officials expect banks to bridge any gaps and teachers await funds.
The executive committee of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs adopted a resolution urging quick passage of the Sheppard-Towner maternity act provisions as the House engrosses the bill. Signatories include club presidents and members from San Antonio, Victoria, Wichita Falls, Dallas, Abernathy, Waco, Mount Pleasant, Corpus Christi, Fort Worth, Austin, Houston, Bryan, Tyler, Kingsville and Port Arthur.
Mrs H A Sharpe of Richmond says her daughter Alma aged eighteen recovered from stomach troubles and generalized rheumatism after Tanlac use. The girl gained forty five pounds to reach about 145, with improved appetite and sleep. Tanlac sold by all good druggists. over 35 million bottles sold.
In Austin on February 6 Representative Patman introduced legislation to require property owners in Texas to render their property for taxation. The bill would place deputies in every voting precinct to collect renditions and empower the assessor to tax unrendered property at full value plus 10 percent. The measure targets both known and unknown owners with rendering deadlines January 1 to April 30.
Dr. W. H. Odom of Kurten is identified in the fragment as a person connected to Kurten. The readable text does not provide a clear event or role.
M G Nall has purchased several desirable lots near the Bryan hospital with plans to erect modern rent cottages in the near future.
A poem dedicated to residents after a severe ice storm coated streets with ice and snow. Cars failed to stop, pedestrians slipped and fell, sustaining bruises and broken arms while the town faced widespread hazards before the ice melted and puddles remained.
Dr George W Truett arrives at College Station Texas this afternoon at 3 o clock and will stay four days. A reception committee will meet him at the campus YMCA and he will lecture each evening at 6 45 in Guion Hall with sermons scheduled also for Thursday and Friday afternoons and Sunday services at 10 30 and 2 30 all are invited to attend.
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