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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1930
Page
4
Officers presiding at initiation included Worthy Matron A. S. McSwain and several conductresses. The event concluded with a refreshment plate in the ante-room after the chapter meeting.
The Bryan Chapter No 222 of the Eastern Star holds initiation ceremonies Monday evening. The event welcomed new members into the chapter under the supervision of officers and dignitaries, marking a formal induction of new sisters into the organization.
In district court this morning Judge W G Davis and lawyers fixed the civil docket for February term. Civil cases are scheduled in weeks one two five and six while weeks three and four are reserved for criminal docket after grand jury report. Entries include Parks vs George and Allen Academy suits among others with hearings on pleas and trespass claims.
Mar 10 to Mar 17 list court actions including C B Moore vs T N O R R Co for damages, Annie Johnson vs True People of America on life insurance, Texaner Castle Campbell vs Jefferson Castle partition, and Three Rivers Glass Co. vs Brazos Bottling Works.
The La Salle monument on Washington avenue esplanade, a gift from the state D A R and Navasota citizens, was approved by the committee for unveiling March 6. Frank Teich attended with local leaders including Mrs Stratton Baker and Mrs Ward Templeman. Kathleen Blackshear made an etching of the monument during the day.
Group No. 1 of the Missionary Society met at the home of W. P. Gibbs with Mrs. J. E. Covey chairing. Members discussed upcoming Wesley Brotherhood event and studied the first chapter of Luke led by Mrs. H. N. Cochran, with a focus on New Testament characters not in the gospels.
Local reports note a temporary one way traffic arrangement on a regional highway near Wai as crews proceed with perno work. Officials say the route remains passable for most vehicles despite a heavy load of traffic and occasional closures, with steady access for travelers over the past two decades.
Directors of the Ripan and Brazos Chamber discuss a regional inventory to map East Texas resources and potential growth. They commemorate Sam Eberstadt for fourteen years of service and set a plan to fill his vacancy next Tuesday. The group will compile timber mineral and agricultural data with Curtis Morris leading the statistical work.
Henry Liz Littleton a 65 year old Black man died in a cabin fire six miles south and west of Bryan after a kerosene lamp likely exploded or was knocked over. Sheriff and justice ruled accidental death from burning. remains found with two guns and an axe nearby. Littleton, a community leader and avid reader, was last seen alive Monday night.
Mrs W D Lloyd of College was unanimously chosen to act as advisor for Bryan Assembly No 41 of the Order of the Rainbow for Girls for the coming year at a Monday advisory board meeting in the Masonic building. George Smith served as math advisor in 1929 and the year closed Jan 21 with 49 members in good standing and all finances covered. Masonic Lodge members and various individuals assisted in the year’s work.
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