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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1925
Page
1
The column argues for a Brazos County roads program and a bond issue as urgent to create work, boost business, and boost prosperity. It asserts timing favors low labor costs and future returns and calls for strong local backing from Bryan and Brazos County leaders.
The Junior B Y P U held its quarterly social on the First Baptist church lawn from eight to ten Tuesday evening. Group No Three led by Louise Dyer won top honors with members Imogene Bunting Anadeen Held J L Reese Andrew West Frank Webb Jr Frances Thomas Evelyn Stanford Johnnie Mae Wiley. The program featured readings music games and an old time spelling match followed by ice cream cones.
Washington July 8 The Postmaster General New estimates a postal operations deficit of about forty million dollars for the fiscal year 1925. The AP reports the figure as a preliminary projection.
Geneva reports that representatives of the German government signed the convention pact to limit traffic in arms at the arms conference. Germany had already signed the protocol banning the use of poisons and gas in warfare.
Bryan business leaders plan a July 25 Good Will Caravan to North Zulch Madisonville Normangee and Leola Wheelock. About 25 to 30 cars will carry 100 to 150 people with a band and speakers while service clubs sing and promote Bryan as a marketing center.
A fire at 9:30 this morning destroyed the Southeastern Oil Company plant in Chattanooga and damaged nearby property. Authorities estimate the loss at one hundred thousand dollars. the blaze began when an oil truck engine was left running during loading.
A card from F E Lichte locates them in Etowah Tennessee arriving on July 4. The report notes 1085 miles 3 ferries 4 nights storage 49 hours driving time a nail pulled from a flat between Birmingham and Chattanooga wonderful scenery all well and happy roads fine highways from Crockett on poorest roads Bryan to Madisonville some sand to Crockett
Colby unable to attend Scopes trial as William Jennings Bryan pushes for a new constitutional amendment. Changes would redefine evolutionary teaching in schools and influence ongoing legal proceedings. Bryan advocates a measure aimed at clarifying statutory limits on scientific education.
Clarence Darrow, associate counsel for John Scopes, said Caibridge Colby telegrammed from Chicago that he cannot attend the Dayton trial. Colby cited the New York Supreme Court appellate division ruling invalidating the Home Rule statute and said the situation keeps him in the city. He regrets and wishes success of the proceedings.
Dayton Tennessee July 8 Defense counsel says Bryan address signals effort to push a new constitutional amendment. John Neal chief defense counsel notes aim to advance from lower court to Tennessee Supreme Court and then to the U S Supreme Court. The strategy follows a loss over religious and educational liberties guaranteed by the Constitution.
Mr and Mrs Walter Burkhart of Beaumont stay a week in Bryan with Mrs Morehead and her husband the Moreheads welcome them. Mrs Burkhart is formerly Miss Gracie Morehead of this city and is visiting her old home.
Brazos county agricultural clubs join Extension Service for a all day encampment on Bryan court house lawn starting at 9 am and ending at 4 pm. Eleven $6.25 scholarships to the A and M short course awarded to 8 girls and 3 club members from Rotary Lions and Extension Service. Style show after lunch features school and party dresses.
Clarence Ousley, president of the National Boll Weevil Association, returns to Fort Worth after two years directing the campaign. He will resign October 1 but urges Southern farmers to stay ready and keep the pest under control.
Mrs. M. J. Tremont and her nine months old son were in a Ford sedan when they collided with a parked car in front of the M. J. Bullock home. The car overturned. bystanders lifted both to Bryan Hospital where Dr. W. H. Oliver found no serious injuries. The baby escaped unharmed despite being thrown from the window.
R C Franks was installed as Chancellor Commander for six months at Brazos Lodge No 64 in Castle Hall Bryan with officers R E Kellner Marvin J Birdwell R M Dansby Wm Griffin I Maniloff. Franks, Prescott Arkansas native born August 1895, has risen from Page to leader and urged full member cooperation.
Baroness Helen Zur Muehlen of Java, Dutch East Indies, died after falling from a seven story Ritz Carlton window. James Thompson witnessed the event as she opened a window for air and toppled onto the Japanese Garden roof. Helen Carruthers of San Antonio had become the Baroness through marriage. the Baron is in Java and investigators call the death accidental.
John D. Rockefeller Sr. turned 86 in Tarrytown New York with a private golf round on his course a family dinner featuring a large birthday cake and an organ recital to mark the occasion.
Dr B Youngblood director of the Agricultural Experiment Station System at A and M College visits Medina Lake to promote the two day Ranchmen's Meeting at the Ranch Experiment Station south of Sonora Texas on August 11 and 12 He notes Texas leadership in sheep and goat production and wool and mohair output highlighting scientific study by Ranchmen.
Nora Lucas and Velva Raynor, both from Gainesville Texas, were married at 11 00 a m on Wednesday July 5th at the home of Rev L Guy Ament on College Avenue. The couple left in a car for Houston Texas where they will reside.
Mr and Mrs C H Ward and their baby girl have returned from McGregor after ten days assisting with music during revival services at the First Baptist church.
Chicago reporter Associated Press says gang clashes in the streets left Tony Genna mortally wounded as he walked, the third Genna brother shot in six weeks amid brewing gang rivalries over beer run trade.
The Union Hill revival last night drew a splendid crowd with lively music and a hopeful spirit. Rev. L. Guy Ament preached on the Musts of the Bible from Acts 4 12 urging salvation through the name above all. Bryan residents are invited to join services at 8 p m.
Rock Prairie Baptist church held a revival with large crowds and strong community interest. Thirteen additions to the church followed the services. Rev. R. L. Brown of College Station Baptist church preached. this was his second visit to the church and community.
KURTEN July 9 On July 4 a Stevener family reunion was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. A W Stevener. Relatives gathered at 10 o clock with baskets of chicken barbecue cakes pies and pickles. After dinner the older members talked while children played Ice cream and cake followed. Supper ended the day with all leaving satisfied. Attending were A W Stevener family Henry Stevener Dallas Emma Barker Gause Annie Stevener J W Beard J O Wilson John Sabo Gus Stevener Mollie Carter Arnold Stevener Adolph Conrad Fritz Beyer.
County Superintendent D J McDonald warns all district teachers contracts must be in his Bryan courthouse office and approved by August first. Transfers must also be filed by that date. no transfers after August first will be accepted.
Jim Bunting returns after several weeks in Rockdale visiting his uncle Knox Bunting and family.
Cotton futures closed 36 to 45 points higher. Local spot prices were quoted around 28 1 2 cents for middling.
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