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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1927

Page

2

Sayan Weekly Eagle Administrative Details

The text outlines editorial staff and office locations for a news service, listing Mrs. Lee J. Rountree as managing editor and Associated Press connections. It references office addresses in Texas, New York, and Chicago and notes advertising representation by Texas Daf Press League.

Texas Daf Press League Sie Berk Building Oles Texas New York N. Y Association Building Chicago

Railroads and Public Duty Evolving Since 15 Years Ago

Bryan writer W. F. Davis argues railroads and utilities now serve the public better. He notes regulation is needed but should be by trained regulators, not reformers with second hand knowledge. He cites Vanderbilts public sentiment moment as a cautionary example.

Bryan Cemcerms William H. Vanderbil Vanderbilt Dallas News

Rebels threaten China by targeting railroads in strike

The rebels in China aim to cripple the country by tying up railroads through a non-general strike. They present a determined front, mirroring past tactics and signaling a shift from peaceful methods to decisive action. They note Chinese copying American methods, but execution lags behind.

China

Legislature Likely to OK $300000 A and M dormitory plan

The emergency appropriation for Agricultural and Mechanical College was reported out by the committee and appears nearly assured by the Legislature. Proponents argue two new dormitories will expand facilities and ease congestion on campus.

A. and M. College

Legislators Visit Laredo for Three Day Chamber Event

Delegates travel to Laredo to be hosted by the Chamber of Commerce for three days. The city is described as a leading trade center, set to host the cornerstone laying for Tex Rickard's four million dollar race track.

Laredo Chamber of Commerce Tex Rickard

Abolition of Manslaughter Likely in Texas

The article argues that abolishing manslaughter is probable. It notes Texas elites should support removing this charge. It suggests the line between murder and manslaughter is sometimes indistinct even among top judges, decided by a narrow majority.

Texas

Barris County Holds Vote To Replace Deceased Judge

Barris County selects Mike as representative to the state to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Judge Nor men G. Kittrell. The action follows the vacancy created by the judge's death.

Barris County Mike Normen G. Kittrell

Record Sleep Substitute Debate Reaches Arkansas

The article notes a long distance conversation between Kansas City and London about future science. It mentions Arkansas legislators as the only group seeming to know what science may do next. It claims science has nearly perfected a substitute for sleep.

Kansas City London Arkansas Legis Istere

Debated Libel Law and State Weather Oddities

The column discusses a Senate exchange on gender terms in law with Senator Lowe and Fairchild, noting Lowe’s insistence that she and he reflect domestic roles. It mentions a tropical storm affecting Florida and California’s storm activity, then critiques James E. Ferguson’s libel stance and past Texas newspaper lawsuits.

Delief Fairchild Senate Tom B. Lowe Lowe Mattter

Visiting Parent Teachers Honored in Washington Tribute

A celebration honored Miss Phoebe Hearst for launching the first Parent-Teachers meeting at her Washington home. A birthday cake with 30 candies and a large candle accompanied a tribute. Refreshments of cake and iced punch were served as part of the event highlighting home school bonds.

Phoebe Hearst Washington, D.C

First Baptist Church to Erect Edifice Contract Award

H. Nash is awarded the local contract to construct the new First Baptist Church edifice, with the company set to begin work under the approved plan and specifications.

First Baptist Church H. Nash

Church to Erect New Edifice With Screened Auditorium

Value of the present building set at 125000 and 123000 by Will Howell chair man of the building committee. Construction will start immediately. The new edifice will house auditorium Sunday School and banquet departments. It will be built of pressed gray brick and will be screened throughout a feature few churches have.

Will Howell

Harris Well No 1 Spudding Planned After Derrick Collapse

A storm on Friday toppled the Harris Neo 1 derrick at Bryan Junelion twelve miles west of Bryan. A repair crew rebuilt the rig and drilling is delayed, with spudding rescheduled for Thursday when operations will resume.

Bryan Junelion Bryan

Distinguished visitor Jaius Schram visits Bryan Texas

Jaius Schram of Granger president of the Sons of Hermas lodge is in Bryan as the guest of Mr and Mrs W S Howell. He visited the Eagle office where the editor described Bryan as a fine town for its size and pledged to return for more visits.

Jaius Schram Granger Sons of Hermas Lodge of Texas Bryan

Health education push calls monthly pupil weighing and chart use

McDonald advocates school health measures including monthly pupil weighing by scales and chart incentives using stars to teach food elements. The plan ties health education to a future meeting on April 5 at 10 o'clock with attendees listed.

Jim Bygiere Teed Bave Jon Hicks Bertie Risinger Inez Moore A B. Gipima A B.gipis Fred L. Sloop EM Sery E M Sery W. T. Kelley Alice Pearl Odom Vere Ramsey Florence Means Willie Cresshaw Erne M. Walls G B. Wilcox F. M. Vance Elizabeth Atkins Carolyn Keefer E. B. Hearne P. A. Tardy D. J. McDonald C. A. Jones Mra Nunn Jones Nona Belle Holland Pearle Jones Dora Les Foster Ophelia Wilcox D. C. MclIntosh Edwin D. Martiz Alberta B. McCall John & Buchanan Lela Mooney Elva Henderson

Boy Dies In Accidental Gunfire Incident

Charles Santangelo, a 13 year old, is killed after a gun fires accidentally while jumping a ravine. The incident occurred in a residential area with no immediate suspect identified. Authorities say the tragedy highlights firearm safety concerns for youth.

Charles Santangelo

Funeral Monday for 13 Year Old Killed While Hunting

Charlies Santangelo 13 son of Peter Santangelo of Soetana was accidentally killed near home Sunday while hunting with his two brothers. A gun discharged during a jump across a ravine striking him in the left leg. Funeral services were held at McCulloch-Deasby Funeral Home and St Joseph's church with burial in the local Catholic cemetery. He is survived by his father.

Charlies Santangelo Peter Santangelo Soetana Sear Nes McCulloch- Deasby St. Joseph’s Church Basil Brain

T K Lawrence Store Becomes Corporation In Bryan

The T K Lawrence store is incorporated under Texas law with G S Parker as president M L Parker as vice president and T K Lawrence as secretary treasurer The board includes G S Parker M L Parker John M Lawrence and T K Lawrence While active management remains with T K Lawrence the firm pledges continued service and appreciation of patronage as it expands its clothing trade presence in Bryan.

T. K. Lawrence G. S. Parker M. L. Parker Texas M.L. Parker John M. Lawrence

Rotary Club Discusses Meaning Of Service In Retail

W E Farmer leads Rotary discussion on service in regular retail business and delivery expectations. The talk covers customer needs, store policy, and the idea that service must come before self, with merchants urged to improve customer relations and delivery practices.

W. E. Farmer Rotary W_ E Parmer Charmer Busees Edstexs Erge Qocks Jane Gomcc Farmer

College Students Training Earns Favor With Western Electric

Western Electric official C H Leberman announces the company hires about 350 college graduates annually from A and M College, praising their value. He notes the firm trains roughly 50 men each year and assigns them to roles, indicating graduates receive preference in hiring.

New York Hikers Register in Bryan on Route to Hollywood

Pasquale Lanes and Thomas Doddiesten, bikers from New York, registered at Bryan after visiting the Eadie office and Mayor Tyler Haswell. They report a 20 mile daily pace and plan to reach Hollywood, California, by May 1, having left New York December 1.

Pasquale Lanes Thomas Doddiesten Serew Bryan Eadie Tyler Haswell Bryan New York Helywood California Hollywood

Cast For Gypsy Rover Features Bryan Artists

Cast credits list Bryan artists for Gypsy Rover with a mix of names including Waredierse, Megs bas sand, Joe Woolker, Sizis, Zacs lover, Lamg Spell, Lady Comstameer, Mrs D. S&Bachacar, Lord Ceaven and Gordsa Price in select roles.

Gypsy Rover Bryan L. Waredierse Megs Bassand Joe Woolker Sizis Zacs Lamg ‘Spell Lady Comstameer Mra D. S&s

A J Buchanan Enroute To Florida

A. J. Buchanan travels toward Miami aboard the Dixie Palm writing to a Bryan friend. She mentions train speed and scenery, notes porters and dining car staff, and provides a Miami address for remittances. The February-dated letter ends with a request to be contacted and to say hello to the band.

J. Boches Miami Mi. Buchanan Myself N. W 47Th Terrace Howdy

Brazos County Grand Jury Returns 16 Indictments

The Brazos County Grand Jury reported 16 indictments after a week in session, 14 felonies and two misdemeanors. The report notes laws are fairly well obeyed and the criminal docket will be set Monday. Four naturalizations were granted by district court: Marie Reine Thomain France Joseph Hornek Moravia Abraham Kosovsky Russia and Joe Viola Italy.

Brazos County Marie Reine Thomain France Joseph Hornak Moravia Abraham Kosofsky Russia Joe Viola Italy

Impassable Brazos County Road Reported by Local Residents

Jacob Fuchs of Pitts Bridge in Burleson County cites a blocked highway near Bryan. Residents urge better maintenance and timely repairs to restore trade access and public mobility.

Brazos Jacob Fuchs Pitts Bridge Burleson Bryan Bryam Faucha

Don Lee Visits Here From Austin

Don Lee of Austin, representative of the Pecland Cement Company of Texas, visits Texas A and M College. Lee is a graduate of A and M and one of the strongest supporters active in college affairs and western organizational work.

Don Lee Dem Lee Austin Pecland Cement Conpany O Texe A and M Exyam Lee W Srengest A. 2Nd M Westere

Pfaff Named Field Man for Texas Hardware Association

Frederick Pfaff of Dallas is appointed field man for the Texas Hardware and Implement Association. He will assist members with store management and training, bringing extensive hardware experience from owning a store and touring as a salesman. He is currently in Indianapolis for training with The National Retail Hardware Association and will return in early March to begin active duties.

Frederick Pfaff Dallas Texas Hardware and Implement Association Eding Ee Tee 2 Silly Saewe Hardware Company Indianapolis National Retail Hardware Association Texas

Fire damages Bryan grocery stock in Friday night blaze

Smoke and flames swept through the sore room of Joe Groginsky and ruined the Groginsky and Boriskie grocery stocks Saturday night. Origin of the fire is unknown and exact losses are being tallied as firefighters battled smoke and flames.

Joe Groginsky Groginsky Gry Goods Jo&ns A. Boriskie

World lecturer says nations patterning after the U S

Major F B Ebbert and W E Pussyfoot Johnson spoke at the Methodist church on a program highlighting prohibition. Johnson praised America for fighting liquor evils and contrasted arrests in London Paris and New York while Ebbert warned that the 18th Amendment could change unless prohibitionists act quickly. Johnson spoke eight languages and Ebbert warned of bills to sell light wines and beer with higher alcohol content.

F. B. Ebbert W. E. “Pussyfoot Johnson Methodist Church Mr. Johnson England France Germany India Egypt America United States London New York City Paris Celerel Ebbert Congress

Scout Patrols Formed Thursday at St Andrew's Parish House

Two scout patrols were formed at a Thursday night meeting of Boy Scouts in the Parish House of St. Andrew's Episcopal church. The Kangaroos and Panthers named led by McDonald and Miller respectively, with several members listed. Tenderfoot tests passed by a list of boys, knot-tying drills completed, and red neckerchiefs adopted. The next meeting is set for February 24 with a troop yell contest prize. Commissioners T. K. Lawrence and C. F. Hillier attended.

St. Andrew's Episcopal Church Kangaroos W. T. McDonald Ralph Gomes Charles Towns John Peebles J. L. Retse Clifton Griffin David Monday Clifford Josey Jack Looney Panthers Roy Miler D. C. Jones Heck Looney John Garrett Billy Farmer Bob Chord James Orms Emmett Hall Tiger Madison Hall Stuart Cole Abe Kaplan J. B. Pierson Royce Carnes Earl Shelton Kay Hassell Adams Barton Parrish House

Former A and M Graduate Is Here On A Visit

Captain Ralph A. Hill and wife Mrs. Hill and three children from Fort Monroe Virginia arrived Saturday by auto to visit Mr. and Mrs. Guy P. Bittle. They traveled six days and noted bad road conditions. Mrs Hill is Miss Marjorie Bitts. Captain Hill, A and M College class of 1917 graduate, has served in the United States Army and is on a two months leave. They will stay in Bryan and College Station most of the time.

Ralph A. Hill Fort Monroe Guy P. Bittle Bryan KI Campo

First Aggie Golf Session Narrows Field to 16

The opening rounds of the A. & M. golf meet produced 16 survivors for the elimination tournament. A Loving Cup, donated by Bryan Country Club, will be engraved with the winner and kept by the athletic department. Surviving players include Holleron Nicholson Brehmer Holleran London Schneers Storrie Strickland Scott Jacobs Briggs Smith Altenbern Boynton James and Allison.

Bryan Country Club T. C. Holleron A. P. Nicholson H. Brehmer

Bryan Cemetery Association Elect Board Directors

The Bryan Cemetery Association re elected George A Adams Fred L Cavitt and others as directors at the annual meeting held at 10 oclock this morning in the Carnegie library President Adams presided and Dana Carnes served as secretary Committee chairs reported on improvements grounds endowments treasurer and other duties.

George A. Adams Fred L. Cavitt John E. Astin J. E. Covey R. Q. Astin R. S. Webb John K. Parker Mary P. Carr M. W. Sims G. M. Brandon Dana Carnes Albert Buchan Bryan Cemetery Association Carnegie Library Gladstone

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