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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1925
Page
2
A compilation of famous quotes honoring mothers. Lincoln Moody Richter West Dickens Emerson Langdale Beecher Howells and others praise maternal influence, affection, and guidance as the root of virtue and achievement.
Rotarian Jimmie Herin delivers a civic address praising the chamber of commerce as the town’s unifying body. He urges all public spirited citizens to belong and to support the chamber even when disagreeing with its policies, noting it welcomes all and should not be replaced by smaller clubs.
Circle Two of the Woman's Auxiliary at First Baptist Church met with Mrs. R. B. Grant on Ursuline Avenue. seventeen members attended and discussed Prayer and Nehemiah. Circle One met with Mrs. G. V. Forrester. eleven members joined in Revelation study and a $25 donation to Buckner Orphan Home was made. Circle Three plans February meeting with Mrs. Forrester and reports a $30 donation to Buckner Orphan Home.
Director General Dixon L. Turner announces a meeting of 14 officials from the Interscholastic League at County Superintendent D. J. McDonald’s office on Saturday February 14 at three oclock. All officers are expected to attend as one month remains to complete arrangements for the March 13 meet.
Job printing offered by The Eagle Printing Company with phone number 36. Printing services include posters handbills and circulars for local businesses. Contact for pricing and quick turnaround.
More than three hundred people packed the Kurten school house for a community meeting. The Kurten girls and boys clubs presented a playlet and songs while Ruth Martin and Gussie Odom provided musical numbers. Superintendent D J McDonald attended and spoke, praising the teachers and volunteers for their cooperative efforts.
A list from the Brazos County Tax Collector office names new car registrations since February 1, 1925. Recipients include W. G. Reynolds and J. D. Daniel of Bryan, W. G. Walker of Bryan, Route No. 3, W. F. Fitzgerald of Thornton, Joe Melesky of Bryan, E. L. Cobb of North Zulch, and C. A. Harris of Bryan.
List of marriage licenses issued since the last publication from Brazos County Clerk A. S&S McSwain. Names include B. T. Holden Jr and Fay Sharpe, Allie Taylor and Allie Wellg, Will Thomas and Emma Terrell, Augustus Hall and Lizzie Williams, Andrew Lawrence and Emma Byrd.
George E. Hadley is appointed chairman of the committee on The State of the Order by Charles E. Baughman grand chancellor of Texas Knights of Pythias. The Bryan resident recently became District Deputy Grand Chancellor, and the new post adds honor to Hadley and to Bryan.
Miss Lena Wooten from Bryan spoke at the First Presbyterian church Sunday on behalf of the Houston district. She urged attendance at the district meeting to be held in Bryan in April and collected pledges for state work and registrations for attendees.
H. C. Lyon, Hearne public schools superintendent, bought a new 1825 Chevrolet touring car from D. D. White & Company in Hearne. He drove it to Bryan Saturday afternoon, then the car was stolen from in front of his Bryan home that night and has not been recovered.
County Commissioner F F Regmund of Smetana is credited with improving the Bryan Smetana highway. The bridges have safer approaches and potholes filled with drag work. The road, once among the worst in the county, is now in first class condition and pleasant to drive.
The county commissioners met in regular monthly session on Monday and adjourned last night after completing their work. Present were County Judge H. C. Ferguson, C. M. Risinger, F. F. Remund, Emmett Holland and J. M. Moore.
A Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce meeting accepted J N Dulaney resignation after he argued that two seats for First State Bank and Trust Company were unfair. New members W L English and B C Allen joined the group as plans for the year advanced.
In a slow defensive game Bryan High defeated A. and M. Consolidated 14 to 11 to become county champions. Gandy of Consolidated led with 7 points, Boyett of Bryan High had 6. The victory advances Bryan to a district contest at A. and M. College against six county winners ahead of regional finals at Austin.
The funeral for Mrs. A G Board, born Mary Elizabeth Dodson in Alabama, was held at the First Presbyterian church in Bryan after a long illness. Survived by four daughters and a son, she and her husband Judge A G Board built a life in Bryan. Her family and many friends mourn her passing.
Thomas E. Wade age 75 died Friday night at 11 at the family home two miles south of Wellborn after illnesses of old age. Funeral services were held Saturday at 3 p.m. conducted by Rev. J. J. Tatum of Bryan. Burial followed in Wellborn Cemetery under McCulloch Gordon Company supervision. Wade was born in Alabama.
Mrs. R. Franze entertained the Kurten Woman's Club sharing a poultry lesson. Her prize Barred Rocks were shown in the yards, inspiring members as they observed her flock. Attendants included Mesdames Henry Kurten Walter Lawless Fritz Hahn W F Odom L Komar A H Keller P Gerke J J Kasiski Annie Fridel Mary Fridel Mary Komar Mary Op ersteny and Laura Belle Roten.
L. L. and S. B. Edwards, father and son from Kansas City, were arrested by Officer J. D. Conlee and Deputy D. D. Jolly in Bryan on Sunday. They were released from county jail today on $1000 cash bond after being charged with transporting intoxicating liquor.
H P Smith and Lonnie Locke taught Sunday school classes were entertained at a delightful social affair last night at the home of Mr and Mrs Smith on West 30th street. Boys invited their girl friends for a big crowd and a joyous time with entertainment and refreshments.
A novel birthday event Sunday honored hostess Mrs George Jones her father George Saxon and sisters in law Mrs Charley Saxon and Mrs Carl Jones at the Reliance home nearly fifty family guests attended with Miss Laura Belle Roten as the only outside guest A chicken dinner followed by birthday cakes was served and guests wished for an annual joint celebration.
An advertisement promises Blue Star Remedy will cure eczema itch and skin sores for different conditions including poison oak ringworm and tetter with a guaranteed sale. The copy notes the product penetrates the skin relieves itching does not stain clothes and has a pleasant odor.
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