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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1937

Page

2

Funeral Service On Wednesday For Ex Hearne Woman

Funeral services were held Wednesday for Mrs. L. B. Mathews 41 of Goose Creek died Tuesday. She is survived by her husband five daughters three sons two sisters four brothers and two grandchildren. Interment in Norwood Cemetery. Rev T. Walter Moore officiated.

Hearne L. B. Mathews Goose Creek E. H. Heartfield Heartfield Funeral Home Mathews Will Haining Norwood Cemetery T. Walter Moore Hearne Methodist Church H. H. Hetzler Janie Emory Eunice Hill Lucille Nena Jane Bill Berry Houston Jack

Death of J. D. McCollum Crawford 65 lifelong resident

J. D. McCollum of Crawford died at his home Tuesday at age 65 after a life spent in Crawford. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. from the home with burial in Crawford Cemetery. Surviving: widow, one daughter Mrs. W. H. Powers of Chap man Ranch, and three sons C. M. of Houston Alton of Dallas and C. H. of Hearne.

Hearne Crawford Hearne J. D. McCollum Crawford O. J. McCollum Crawford Cemetery W. H. Powers Chapman Ranch C. M Houston Alton Dallas C. H

Longhorns Aggies Basketball Game Attended by Local Residents

Among those at the College Station basketball game between the University of Texas Longhorns and the Texas Aggies were R. M. Tix J. C. Rogers W. E. Hudson Charles Cullum Miss Nita Hudson Arvele Stanfield Mr and Mrs N L McCaaver Cayce Moore EB Stansel Miss Alice Alexander and Gerald Regens. Miss Ida Ola Greenwood has returned home after a visit of several days in Houston.

Hearne Folk Hearne College Station University of Texas Longhorns Texas Aggies R. M. Tix J. C. Rogers W. E. Hudson Charles Cullum Nita Hudson Arvele Stanfield Ida Ola Greenwood Houston

Hearne High Five to Stage Minstrel Show

Hearne Eagles basketball team plans a negro minstrel at the high school auditorium Friday night January 22. Assistant coach 3 C. Rogers sponsors the event with proceeds to benefit the team. Players appear in blackface as rehearsals continue and the program nears completion.

Hearne Hearne Eagles High School C. Rogers Hearne High School Martha McKennie M. H. Baughn

Hearne Native R H Leigh Dies While Visiting New Boston

R H Leigh of Hearne dies at sister Mrs Joe Ellis home in New Boston after illness during a Christmas visit. He was born May 1 1859 in Jefferson Texas and was a former Southern Pacific baggage master. Survived by wife Mattie Jaquess Slagle daughter Mrs E E Slagle and others. Funeral held in New Boston with interment there.

Hearne R. H. Leigh Joe Ellis New Boston Leigh Mr. Leigh E. E. Slagle E. FE. Slagle Marie Slagle Jefferson Mattie Jaquess Slagle J. E. Leigh Dallas McCall C. C. Peters Thompson Cooper Beaumont Kate Bunkley Easterley Marie Julia Martha Sarah Evelyn Slagle Earl Slagle Southern Pacific Railroad Company Hearne and Ennis

Local notices and health update from Hearne area

Centerpiece remarks honor an unnamed honoree with several group members served desserts. Humble Pipeline workers Ralph Blackstone J T Lusk and T F Childers in Sabinal diagnosed with pneumonia and hospitalized. E T Robbins former Hearne school superintendent elected first vice president of Taylor Chamber of Commerce and named to its board of directors.

Hearne B. & L. A. Hearne Hearne Building & Loan Association H. W. Cummings W. H. Ely W. P. Easterwood R. M. Duffey W. A. Wilkerson W. W. P. Easterood Dr. H. W. Cummings W. H.ly R. O. Ely W. K. Waltman R. W. Marshall S. E. Tanner W. W. P. Easterwood 8. O. Ely J. G. Philen Humble Pipeline Ralph Blackstone J. T. Lusk T. F. Childers Humble Pipe Line Company Sabinal Hearne Taylor Hearne E. T. Robbins Hearne Public Schools Taylor Chamber of Commerce Robbins Taylor Public Schools Chamber of Commerce

Hearne Eagles Face Franklin Lions In Key County Showdown

Hearne high school basketball hosts Franklin at 5 15 PM in a county championship bid. The Eagles boast height with a starting unit averaging over six feet led by Douglas Hughes Cross Underwood Fleetwood Brock Edmonds Netka and Hetzler as they seek a win against their long-time rivals.

Hearne J. C. Roger Hearne High School Eagles Franklin Lions Eagle Eagles Rogers Douglas Hughes Cross Underwood Fleetwood Brock Edmonds Netka Hetzler Lions

Gasoline Theft Suspected From Humble Pipeline Break Near Hearne

A large quantity of gasoline vanished after a break in the Humble Pipeline seven miles northeast of Hearne near Page Normal Colored Institute. Investigators believe the line was tapped and gasoline siphoned into a truck tank over an undetermined period. A valve was forced open by line pressure, causing the break discovered Monday. Humble officials, police, and workers are pursuing the case.

Hearne Humble Pipeline Company Page Normal Colored Institute Humble

Missionary Society Meets at Cummings Home in Hearne

Mrs. H. W. Cummings and two colleagues hosted the Methodist Missionary Society gathering on Magnolia Street with 28 members present Monday. Devotionals and talks covered foreign and home field work and peace, followed by pledges for the coming year. Separately, W. D. Henson returned home after hospital treatment in Marlin.

R. P. Henderson J. Warren Henry Hearne W. D. Henson Henson Marlin

BTU Revival Plans Are Being Mapped

Milton R. Maloney of the First Baptist church of Bryan leading Creath Brazos B T U Revival set for February 6 to March 5 across the association. T C Gardner of Dallas will direct and lead in Bryan’s College Avenue church. Maloney aims to visit each church by February 28 to discuss plans with Rev E C Hooter likely joining, and invites volunteers from larger churches to assist smaller ones.

Milton R. Maloney First Baptist Church of Bryan Baptist Training Union Work

Lyon Couple Welcome Burleson Boy at St Josephs Hospital

Congratulations are extended to Mr and Mrs John Lyon of Burleson county on the birth of a son at St Josephs Hospital. The event marks a joyous addition to the family and local community.

St. Joseph’s Hospital John Lyon Burleson County

Degrees Sought By 26 Students At Texas A&M

At Texas A&M College registrar reports twenty six students applied for February 5 degrees marking the close of the first semester. Two master of science degrees and twenty four bachelor’s degrees are sought with fields spanning liberal arts agricultural administration agricultural education engineering and science. Names of applicants include McGuire of College Station Upchurch of n and multiple graduates from Dallas Houston Fort Worth and other Texas towns.

College S Pation Texas A. & M. College EF. J. Howell G. McGuire College Station Melvin L. Upchurch Ccelor of Flummers, Jr Highland Park George Becker, Jr Kaufman A. C. Beringe1 Houston A. C. Braikovich Galveston S. Sparks Paradise W. P. Westmoreland Lockhart Greenville T. F. Wilson Jacksonville

Waco Woman Hurt in Unlighted Truck Collision

Mrs. Vada McMillian of Waco recovers at St. Josephs hospital from multiple bruises after the car she rode in struck a dark truck on Highway No. 6 north of Bryan last Saturday night. Driver P H Dugan of Houston was unhurt and returned home.

Vada McMillian Waco St. Joseph's Hospital Bryan P. H. Dugan Houston

Howard Hughes Sets New Transcontinental Flight Record

Howard Hughes, the flying movie producer, completed a Los Angeles to Newark flight in 7 hours 29 minutes 27 seconds, breaking his own previous record from last January. The feat occurred today in Newark New Jersey.

Newark N.3 Howard Hughes Los Angeles

Brazos County Home Agent Featured in Houston Writeup

Miss Velma J. Erisman Brazos county's new home demonstration agent appeared in Houston papers today with legends noting a three year wardrobe project and poultry demonstration. She succeeds Mrs Alma Wade Metcalfe Smith in Brazos county home demonstration work.

Velma J. Erisman Brazos County Houston

Brazos Farmers Repay Loans in Live at Home Program

In Dallas on January 19, the Resettlement Administration reported progress for Brazos and Grimes counties under the live at home program. Ninety nine families received loans in 1936, with oats, vegetables, poultry, milk, cheese and meat storage expanding household self sufficiency despite drought.

Dallas Brazos Grimes County Resettlement Administration D. P. Trent J. E. Box Grimes

Marriages Licenses Listed for Several Couples

Elbert Kannard wed Rosa Lee Green. Ira Williams and Bernice Caldwell tie the knot. James J. Henry and Estelle Quinn join in marriage. Bennie Martin and Johnnie Mae Burton are married. Abe Donley and Tennessee McIntosh also married in the license notices.

Elbert Kannard Rosa Lee Green Ira Williams Bernice Caldwell James J. Henry Estelle Quinn Bennie Martin Johnnie Mae Burton Abe Donley Tennessee McIntosh

Former Wyoming Senator Carey Dies After Heart Attack

Cheyenne Wyoming January 19 former Senator Robert D Carey died Sunday after a heart attack. Funeral services are planned for Wednesday afternoon at St Mark's Episcopal Church in Cheyenne.

Cheyenne Wyo Wyoming Robert D. Carey St. Mark’s Episcopal Church

Couple Returns From Houston Visit

Mr and Mrs Ollie Emmet returned from Houston after visiting Mrs Rudolph R Myers sister in law Her brother in law Mr and Mrs Myers recently moved into a new home at 1916 Addison Road Houston

Ollie Emmet Houston Rudolph R. Myers Mrs. Myers Addison Road

Gleissner Returns for Marlin Church Dedication

Forty three years after attending the dedication of a wooden church in Marlin Rt Rev J B Gleissner pastor of St Josephs Bryan attended the dedication of a new brick church valued at $85 000. Bishop C B Byrne of Galveston and 17 priests including Rev Tim Valenta joined the service amid bad weather. On the trip back Gleissner and Valenta visited Bremond to view the new $45 000 parochial school nearly completed.

J. B. Gleissner St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Bryan Marlin C. BE. Byrne Galveston Tim Valenta St. Joseph's Mage, Gleisener

Crippled Children Benefit Dance By KC Lodge

Knights of Columbus lodge will hold a dance at their hall on January 26 to raise funds for crippled children of Brazos County. Net proceeds will support treatment programs and aim to improve physical outlook for local youngsters. Music by the Burlesonians, with a promised good time and strong turnout.

Knights of Columbus Lodge Brazos County Galveston

Wife of Southwestern Artist Dles at Galveston

Mrs Lena Bergman Schumann 55 wife of Paul R Schumann noted Southwestern painter died at her Galveston home. A Fredericksburg native born June 7 1881 she had lived here for 33 years.

Galveston Lena Bergman Schumann Paul R. Schumann Fredericksburg

Good Enrollment For First Baptist S S Study Course

Fifty one men and women enrolled as students in the Birsy Baptist church Sunday School study course opening day. They study Building a Standard Sunday School by Arthur Flake and D L Wilson. Dr W H Andrew praised attendance and effort. Teachers for first chapters were Dr P G Gunter and Mrs Albert Buchanan. Tonight teachers include Mrs H P Smith Lena Searcy and Mrs Charles S Myers. A cordial invitation is extended to all.

Birsy Baptist Church Arthur Flake D. L. Wilson W. H. Andrew P. G. Gunter Albert Buchanan H. P. Smith Lena Searcy Charles S. Myers

Strange Flesh Disease Claims Hoosier Youth

Muncie Indiana January 19. Charles Richard Wagner aged 18 died after years of a strange disease causing slow ossification of the flesh. His brother William aged 11 is regarded hopeless by physicians. The ailment has attracted wide discussion in medical journals.

Muncie Ind Charles Richard Wagner William

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Hearne News P.T.A Roblertson County Parent Teachers’ Association W. T. Corby Calvert W. H. Parsons Abe Hensarling Jane One Ingevie Weston A. R. Weeks J. D. Hall Mary Randolph Estelle Keeling Jane la Greene Martha Morgan Hearne Rotary Club Methodist Church L. D. Williams Trotsky Robert H. Blake Spain Roosevelt Neal T. L. Bush T. L. Reynolds R. M. McCarver Taylor E. P. Brennan B. A. Milner Albert Rasch Martha Alice Gray Austin Mrs T. F. Brashear Barrow G. D. Martin Bridge Club W. A. McNeel O. G. Hudson H. ¥. Martin R. E. Cornforth Mesdames C. G. Wood H. V. Martin I. D. Hall D. C. Weston H. S. Gray R. M. Haddox J. T. Welch Welch L & G. N. Railroad Company Missouri Pacific Lines J. J. Hall, Jr J. J. Hall, Sr J. J. Hall H. 8. Gray George Chatmas Penelope Dorothy Jimmy George Temple Sunday Chatmas Rose McCarver RK. M. McCarver Port Sullivan J. Arcchie Peel Peel W. T. Hanna O. K. Stetler J. P. Oliver Lee Josey W. A. Lynn A. S. Collins Leon Netka G. Pennington J. A. Carson Dan Tullous E. L. Williams Rev West End Baptist Church Franklin Glenn Purcell la Crosse Purcell Associated Press Luther Self Donald M. McLeroy Maurice Methodist R.A Gleissner KC Dance County Fund Dles First Baptist S.S Hoosier Calox McKesson & Rosars, Inc Fairfield Conn Old King Cole Merry Old Fiddlers Yeung Rex
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