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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1925
Page
6
Bryan weekly newspaper announces postal matter status for April 22, 1912 with Mrs. Lee J. Rountree as managing editor and Bryan Texas office location.
A collection of brief tributes and sayings about mothers attributed to leaders and authors including Lincoln Moody Richter West Dickens Willis Emerson Langdale Beecher Howells Simmons Higginson and others. The quotes praise a mother’s influence on her children and character across generations.
Jimmie Herin urges public spirited citizens to join the chamber of commerce, noting it serves all and should not be penalized for policy disagreements. He cautions against luncheons or groups attempting to replace the chamber as the town’s broad, open civic body.
Circle Two met Monday afternoon at Ursuline Avenue with seventeen members. President Mrs. George F. Lee led a program on Prayer followed by Nehemiah reading. Cash donated to Buckner Orphan Home totaled 26 dollars. Circle Three met at 3:30 with eleven members. Mrs. G. M. Brandon taught a Revelation lesson aided by Scofield references. Quarterly donation from Circle Three to Buckner Orphan Home was 30 dollars. Circle Three will meet with Mrs. Forrester in February.
Director General Dixon L. Turner announces a meeting of I L officers at County Superintendent D J McDonald’s office on Saturday February 14 at three o’clock. All officers are expected to attend as only a month remains to finish arrangements for the March 13 meet.
Local notice lists job printing services offered by The Eagle Printing Company with contact via phone 36. The item reads as an advertisement card for printing needs.
The following jurors are summoned for district court next Monday at 9 00 am for jury service during the second week Roy Hudpseth J H Beard I M Bond Frank Fickey Jr J A Hugghins E E B Dowling J L Holligan Lynn Sample Jno A Henry R R Shaw Jno Kosarek C S Allen Jno Barnes Paul Hajek J W Hathorne M Kin cannon D D Burkhalter A G Neeley C B McGregor C R Crawford W K Gibbs Jess Cook J H Con way P E Wade Jno Keneeny C R L Jones Ed S Martin R L Etheridge Wal ter Holmes J M Adkins R H Carroll Wingate McCulloch J W Murphy Grant McDonald R E Dunlap W E Elliott
More than three hundred people attended the Kurten Community Club gathering at the school house. The event highlighted unity and progress in Kurten with performances by the girls and boys clubs, musical numbers by regional performers, and a talk by Superintendent D J McDonald.
The Brazos County Tax Collector's office records show new car registrations since February 1, 1925. Names include W. G. Reynolds Bryan J. D. Daniel Route No. 3 W. G. Walker Bryan W. F. Fitzgerald Thornton Joe Melesky Bryan E. L. Cobb North Zoleh C. A. Harris Bryan.
The Brazos County Clerk records show licenses issued since the last publication. Names include B. T. Holden Jr and Fay Sharpe, Allie Taylor and Allie Wells, Will Thomas and Emma Terrell, Augustus Hall and Lizzie Williams, Andrew Lawrence and Emma Byrd.
In a letter from Charles E. Baughman grand chancellor of Texas for the Knights of Pythias George Ks Hadley is appointed chairman of The State of the Order the highest appointive post in the grand chancellor’s power This brings honor to Bryan and to Mr Hadley who was recently named District Deputy Grand Chancellor by Baughman and the late appointment further honors him
Miss Lena Wooten of Bryan visited the First Presbyterian church Sunday to boost attendance at the district meeting to be held in Bryan in April. She asked supporters to register attendees and pledged support for state work, outlining the Christian Endeavor program to local workers.
H. Lyon, superintendent of Hearne public schools, bought a 1925 Chevrolet touring car from D. D. White & Company in Bryan. That night the new car was stolen from in front of his home and no trace has been found.
County Commissioner F F Regmund of Smetana is credited for repairing the Bryan Smetana highway. Approaches to bridges were improved to prevent car damage and rough holes were filled with a drag. The road, once among the worst in the county, is now in first class condition and pleasant to drive.
The county commissioners finished their work in a regular monthly session and adjourned last night. Present were County Judge H. C. Ferguson, C. M. Risinger, F. F. Regmund, Emmett Holland and J. M. Moore.
A Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce meeting reports J N Dulaney resigning from the board after noting the First State Bank and Trust Company held two seats again this year. The resignation was accepted with regret. Plans for year ahead discussed and committee chairs to be named. Present: Col Ike Ashburn, Wilson Bradley, J E Covey, Judge Ferguson, Mayor Haswell, J Bryan Miller, and others.
Bryan High school won 14 to 11 against A and M Consolidated in a slow defensive game marred by two personal fouls. Gandy of Consolidated led with 7 points, Boyett of Bryan High had 6, as Bryan clinched county championship and advances to district and bi district meets at A and M College and Austin later.
A Sunday birthday gathering at Mrs. George Jones home in the Reliance community honored hostess George Saxon and sisters-in-law Mrs. Charley Saxon and Mrs. Carl Jones. About fifty relatives attended with Miss Laura Belle Roten as the only outsider guest. a chicken dinner and cakes marked the occasion.
Stop that itching with Blue Star Remedy sold by Roman & Vick. The ad claims it penetrates to the skin’s trouble spot, relieves itching, won’t stain clothing, and has a pleasant odor.
Mrs Mary Elizabeth Dodson Board, wife of the late A G Board, died February 8 1925 in Bryan Texas after a long illness. She was born August 19 1860 in Livingston Alabama and lived in Bryan most of her life. Survived by four daughters and one son and a large circle of friends. Funeral held at First Presbyterian Church with Rev W N Shell officiating. Burial followed in Bryan cemetery. pallbearers listed including J M Gordon J W James Will Saunders and others.
Thomas E. Wade aged 75 died Friday night at 11 oclock at the family home two miles south of Wellborn. Cause listed as infirmities of old age. Funeral held Saturday at 3 pm at the family home conducted by Rev. J J Tatum of Bryan. Burial in Wellborn Cemetery under McCulloch Gordon Co. Wade was born in Alabama.
Mrs. R. Franze entertained the Kurten Woman's Club with a poultry lesson and demonstrations from her prize Barred Rocks flock. Attendees included Mesdames Henry Kurten, Walter Lawless, Fritz Hahn, W. F. Odom, A. H. Keller, P. Gerke, J. J. Kasiski, and several Misses Fridel Komar Opersteny Roten.
L. L. and S. B. Edwards of Kansas City were released from Bryan County jail on a $1000 cash bond after being arrested Sunday afternoon by Officer J. D. Conlee Sr. and Deputy D. D. Jolly on charges of transporting intoxicating liquor.
H P Smith and Lonnie Locke hosted a social evening at Mr and Mrs Smiths home on West 30th Street for their First Baptist Sunday school boys and their invited girlfriends. A large crowd enjoyed a lively program and refreshments as the event concluded.
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