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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1932
Page
3
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First Presbyterian church to observe the bi centennial of Washington with a Friday night program at 7 30. Readings, dialogues, songs and a playlet feature Betty Benbow Joan Neal Dick Harrison Doris Dansby Mary Alice Saunders and others. BenedictIon by Dr Thomas Gordon Watts ends the program inviting public attendance.
Tom Darrow son of Mr. and Mrs. W H Darrow achieved top sales for Ladies Home Journals in November in the Southwest and district, earning first in his district fourth in the United States. He was appointed Bryan district sales manager over a year ago, succeeding Tyler Haswell. The Bryan office promotes high achievement with the motto Beat Bryan, inspiring other agents. Hats off to Tom Darrow.
Secretary Wilmer R. McCullough and County Agent C. L. Benson joined Madisonville and Navasota farmers to inspect a trench silo in George Madison county. They praised the silage quality and low cost, noting a 30 by 13 foot trench containing 40 to 45 tons from kafir, feeding 14 cows and other stock for about two months. Blueprints are available at the county agent's office.
John Nix Jr and Lucille Fletcher and Frank Lewis and Vaines Brown, two couples from Brazos County, filed notices of intention to marry with County Clerk Jess B McGee on Saturday.
Thirteen African golfers were fined by Justice J. T. McGee after a raid on a golf game south of United College Station on Saturday night. Each defendant paid fines plus costs totaling 16.25 dollars.
Pipe for water mains extensions in the South College Avenue area was unloaded today and laying work will begin promptly. About 75 men, all seeking work, were in contact with city officials this morning. Only local labor will be employed on the project.
Funeral services for John M. Caldwell were held at St. Andrew's Episcopal church with a 3 p.m. service led by Rev. W. W. Daup after a family prayer at 1 p.m. The church was filled and hymns Abide With Me and Nearer My God to Thee were sung. Interment followed at the city cemetery, with a large flower-lined grave. Pallbearers included Judge W. C. Davis and M. L. Parker among others. many out-of-town relatives attended from Corpus Christi and Dallas.
The Stephen F. Austin quint defeated the Edge five 35 to 19 to claim Brazos county district tournament eligibility. Edge showed grit and forced Bryan’s first string into action before the Bronchos pulled away and used subs late.
The Washington Memorial Tree Planting Campaign aims to register all memorial trees, with Texas reporting 56 294 registrations by January 20. Organizations and individuals are asked to notify the American Tree Association or the Texas Forest Service with tree counts, kinds, and planting dates to receive certification and help preserve historical memory. F C Siecke, Director Texas Forest Service.
Judge W C Davis set the February term criminal docket with two murder trials, embezzlement and theft cases, and numerous liquor possession and burglary actions scheduled across February 22 to March 3. Notable defendants include Wayne Davis and F M Vance.
Mrs Callie Foster Stuart Miss Clyde Stuart and Frank Seale all of Bryan attended the funeral of John F Burkhart in Paige Lee County He died in Austin Friday morning after a short illness from flu and heart complications He was married to Mattie Foster and leaves a widow and a daughter Annie Burkhart The service was held at Paige at 3 PM with burial in the Paige cemetery
Brazos Union Lodge No. 120 lays plans for a Washington's birthday celebration in the College dining hall on February 23 at 7 p m. Visitors from Anderson Plantersville Navasota Kurten Iola North Zulch Bedias Madisonville Wellborn Richards Shire Caldwell Normangee Hearne Calvert and Franklin are invited. Invitations urge Master Masons Entered Apprentices and Fellow Craft of Bryan and College to arrange tickets with O O Henderson and M M Erskin to ensure seating.
The daily notes report Miss Bettie Dowell known as the Texas Songbird will sing All of Me Monday at 11 AM over station WTAW College Station with accompanist Miss Kathleen Stuart. Public health updates, social visits, and community notices fill the rest of the column including travels, hospital stays, and funeral attendance.
In district court Judge W. C. Davis handed down sentences for two felony and one misdemeanor case. Tony LaFosse pled guilty to possession of a still and drew one year in state prison. C. E. McClain pled guilty to burglary and received two years. M. W. Fouse faced a weapon charge, fined 15 dollars and jailed 30 days. since already jailed longer, he was released on payment of the fine.
A historical note explains that under traditional Hindu divorce law, husbands were expected to abandon wives who spoke insolently or unkingly, reflecting stricter gender norms and procedural norms of the era.
The First Baptist church will broadcast its Sunday evening service at 7 45 p m on WTAW once a month for four months starting February 28. No church funds cover the expense. The church choir will perform sacred music before the sermon by Rev Jno L Wharton on each date with programs set for February 28 March 27 April 4 and May 22.
Members of the American Legion Auxiliary in Texas plan entertainment for national president Mrs. Louis W. Williams during a four day state visit this month. She will attend a banquet in Austin at the Driscoll hotel hosted by the Tenth District and will visit Merchants, Donna, Brownsville, Amarillo, and Austin with local Auxiliary members attending events.
Ad Nelton of Edgewood, staying at Miss Mary Ball Ball’s boarding house, was taken to a local hospital Monday with mercurial poison. He spent a comfortable night, according to Miss Ball, after an ambulance was summoned following sounds from his room.
The Oriental alcohol drink at tack is used by more people than is whiskey.
Shelby Preston and Angelina Robertson of Brazos county filed a notice of intention to marry with County Clerk Jess B. McGee on Monday.
An unexpectedly large audience attended Dr Charles T Caldwell as he led a Monday series at the First Presbyterian church. Morning service at 10, evening at 7 30, with 4 pm children services led by Mrs R B Alexander. The theme Thou Shalt Be a Blessing urged practical charity amid hardship and temptation.
The Enterprise records remarks from Supt and Mrs H L Durham of Bryan public schools during the South Texas State Teachers association meet at San Benito. Durham, ex president of Burleson College, praises the Rio Grande Valley as the nation’s wonder section. Dean E J Kyle of Texas A and M College also spoke at the Edinburg Institute and noted the athletic stadium there bears his name.
The fifth annual Baptist District Sunday School convention and Training Service for District 15 will meet March 1 and 2 at First Baptist Cameron with about 500 delegates. H P Black of Bryan will direct music and speak. noted speakers include Gardner Hopkins Miller Gayle Avant McFatridge Wheeles Brown and Dr J C Hardy among others from Dallas Belton Llano Austin Lampasas Cameron and College Station.
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