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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1937

Page

3

Driver Education Course Endorsed By Traffic Group

COLLEGE STATION May 28 Endorsed by Governor Allred's Traffic Safety Committee Texas Highway Patrol and other safety groups a driver education and training course at Texas A&M College runs June 8 to July 17 with college credit. Enrollment open beyond 40 teachers. Principal W H Keene Galveston will teach aided by national instructors Amos E Neuhart Burton W Marsh and AAA experts.

College Station James V. Allred Texas Highway Patrol State Department of Education Texas A. & M. College Texas Public Schools E. L. Williams College Industrial Education Department W. H. Keene David Crockett High School Galveston University of Kentucky Amos E. Neuhart Burton W. Marsh American Automobile Association

Former Bryan Woman Dies in Houston Hospital

Mr and Mrs R B Grant received notice of the death of their niece Mrs James D Grant of Houston at Hermann Hospital after an operation last Sunday. Funeral services planned for Sunday with arrangements pending. Edith Preston long known as Mrs James D Grant, daughter of Mr and Mrs T J Preston early Bryan citizens who owned a local water and light plant. Mr Grant is a nephew of Justice of the Peace R B Grant and once lived in Bryan working for A M Waldrop Co.

R. B. Grant James D. Grant Houston Hermann Hospital Grant Justice of the Peace Bryan A. M. Waldrop & Co

Bryan Pastors Headed to Fort Worth Conference

Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Andrew Rev. W. B. Breazeale and Rev. Bennie Griffin of Bryan churches leave Monday for a statewide pastor evangelistic conference in Fort Worth. Mrs. Breazeale will stay with the Doss ey home in Dallas while Breazeale and Griffin attend events.

Bryan Fort Worth W. H. Andrew First Baptist Church W. B. Breazeale Bennie Griffin College Avenue Baptist Church Breazeale C. Y. Dossey Dallas Rev. Griffin Andrew Dr. Andrew T. C. Lamb

Officers Chosen At Bryan Federation of Young People Societies

John Sidney Smith of College Avenue Baptist was elected president of the Bryan Federation of Young People Societies at a Sunday afternoon meeting at First Methodist. Ernest Sample of the same church was the previous president. Officers include Roy Gibson vice president Anna B. Thomas secretary Ina Mae McGee pianist and W S Johnson chorister. A reporter will be chosen by the president. The meeting closed the federation year and activities will resume in the fall.

John Sidney Smith College Avenue Baptist Church Bryan Federation of Young People’s Societies First Methodist Church Ernest Sample Federation Roy Gibson Presbyterian Church Anna B. Thomas First Baptist Church Ina Mae McGee Free Will Baptist Church W. S. Johnson

Negro Slayer of Mexican Farm Hand Is Given Suspended Sentence

James Byrd, described as negro, was found guilty of the murder last year on a Brazos Valley plantation and received a five year suspended sentence in district court. Judge Max Rogers of Huntsville presided as the jury returned after several hours.

James Byrd Brazos Valley Max Rogers Huntsville

Folks and Families Visit Bryan in Week of News

Mrs. John W. Russell of Bonham visits daughter Mrs. J M Fountain. Eugene Pilant travels from Fort Worth to register at A and M. Frank Cantavespi joins Brazos Motor Sales. Mrs. Seldon Ellis returns home with baby Parthcia Anne. Grandmother Blanche Miles visits from Navasota. Several residents travel to Navasota, Houston, Denton, and Galveston for visits, education, and vacations.

John W. Russell Bonham J. M. Fountain Bob Arner L. W. Koehl Bryan Hal Hunter Eugene Pilant Fort Wceeth A. & M. College Frank Cantavespi Brazos Motor Sales Co Chrsyler-Plymouth North Main Street John Milburger Willie Henry Wheelock The Eagle Seldon Ellis Parthcia Anne R. R. Ellis West 30Th Street Blanche Milles Navasota G. R. Branch Gussie Nita Branch Laura Gooch A. T. Chisholm Wilkerson Memorial Clinic Babe Chisholm Jennie Stevenson Houston Jane Singletary G. F. Singletary Denton Texas State College For Women Newton Finch Shreveport G. F. Taylor George Dixon B. K. Hansen Jno. L. Pyle Anderson George Crawford Rock Prairie W. H. Buchanan Theer Marguerite Buchanan Kurten Marguerite Brazos County Sue Wright Austin E. H. Astin University of Texas Astin Elizabeth Bradley Wilson Bradley Randolph-Macon College Virginia Hearne B. F. K. Mullins Grand Avenue Baptist Church of Dallas Travis B. Bryan Travis, Jr Galveston R. E. Snuggs Somerville S. D. McKey

Darrows Sell Bryan Home to Repperts for Immediate Occupancy

Mr and Mrs W H Darrow sold their Page Avenue residence in Bryan to Mr and Mrs R R Reppert. The Repperts will occupy the home as soon as the Darrows leave for Washington DC and vacate the premises.

W. H. Darrow Page Avenue Bryan R. R. Reppert Repperts Darrows Washington,d. C

Important Stage Is Approached In Cotton Development

Dr. A B Cox predicts a new phase in cotton policy as US programs from 1933 to 1935 cut domestic supply. He notes US production fell from 11 742 000 to 6 921 000 bales by May 1 and foreign output rose by 18 470 000 bales, giving world carryovers up 43 000 000 bales. Domestic supply shrinkage is offset by foreign gains, risking lower prices next year.

Austin A. B. Cox University of Texas Bureau of Business Research Farm Board United States United States Department of Agriculture Cox European Europe

Bryan routs Dyers Mill 24 to 7 in league clash

Bryan built an early big lead in the Grimes Brazos League game, pounding 24 hits and scoring 13 runs in two innings to defeat Dyers Mill 24 to 7. Earl Arrington Shack Jones and Emory Deason led Bryan’s offense with four hits each and Arrington drove in four runs. Dyer's Mill struggled with pitchers Minnis and Baranoski allowing 24 Bryan hits while producing seven runs on 16 hits.

Bryan Dyer’s Mill Earl Arrington Shack Jones Emory Deason Baranoski Jones Arrington Deason Minnis Riley C. Dyer Joe Philips Cook Cude and Feldman Dyer's Mill Beal Jack Ralph Lindsey Thompson Charley Jones

Renumbering Bills to be Added to Utility Statements

Property owners affected by street renumbering who did not pay 25 cents will see the charge on their utility bill mailed June 1. City officials urge prompt payment to avoid delays that could inconvenience the public and tax the patience of employees.

Unveiling at Sam Houston Teachers College

County Attorney Bill Allen Mrs R O Allen and guest Miss Sarah Dickerson of Lynnville Tenn attended an unveiling in Huntsville to honor a bronze plaque on the wall of Austin Hall the oldest building in continuous use for education. President H F Estill gave a brief history and Dean Moorman of Austin College delivered the principal address.

Bill Allen R. O. Allen Sarah Dickerson Lynnville Tenn Huntsville Austin Hall Sam Houston State Teachers’ College H. F. Estill Dean Moorman Austin College Sherman

Marriage Licenses Listed for Kornegay Naura Moxey Ketchum

Sam Kornegay and Stacy Naura receive a marriage license. Charles E. Moxey and Elizabeth Ketchum are licensed. Walter D. Smith and Rosabelle Byrd also obtain licenses.

Sam Kornegay Stacy Naura Charles E. Moxey Elizabeth Ketchum Walter D. Smith Rosabelle Byrd

Nurse Edith Haveman Attends Institute Session

Miss Edith Haveman Brazos county health nurse traveled to Austin for the quarterly Staff Nurses Institute sponsored by the State Board of Health. The institute met Monday through Wednesday with Haveman returning to Bryan Thursday morning.

Edith Haveman Brazos County Austin Staff Nurses’ Institute State Board of Health Haveman Bryan

Industrial Education Group Hosts Barbecue at Hensel Park

Faculty students and others from the A. and M. College industrial education department headed by E. L. Williams enjoyed a barbecue at Hensel Park Friday evening with 35 attendees playing baseball and washer pitching.

Industrial Education Department A. and M. College E. L. Williams Hensel Park

Attends Sister's Funeral in Tyler

Mrs. J. W. Mathis and her nephew Walter Hicks returned Thursday from Tyler where they attended the funeralTuesday night of Mrs. S. W. Hemphill at her home in that city.

J. W. Mathis Walter Hicks Tyler

Jeannes Supervisor Teaches at Prairie View This Summer

Pauline Watkins, Jeannes supervisor for Brazos county, travels to Prairie View to teach this summer. She previously taught there before her current role and returns each year for the summer session.

Jeannes Prairie View Pauline Watkins Brazos County

Mrs Tyler Haswell Travels to California for Graduation

Mrs Tyler Haswell visits Los Angeles to attend grandson’s Page Military Academy graduation and plans a summer stay in California with Ava Haswell and Haswell Giraud.

California Tyler Haswell Ava Haswell Haswell Giraud Los Angeles Calif Haswell Page Military Academy

American Legion Juniors Lose 16-3 at Caldwell

Bryan's American Legion Juniors fell 16-3 in Caldwell against Magnolia. Beutsch pitched for Caldwell and homered, while Johnnie Jones and Leo Daniels led Bryan with two hits each. Bryan faces Port Arthur and Galveston next, with Towns and Scanlin catching for Bryan.

Caldwell Pernbt W. Whaley Fritsher C. Whaley K. Whaley Beutsch L. Polonsky Legion Port Arthur Galveston

Baylor Class Reunion Attended By Smith

John Sidney Smith sports editor of The Eagle travelled to Waco Saturday for the first Baylor University class reunion of 1932 graduates, of which he is president.

John Sidney Smith the Eagle Waco Baylor University

College Station tops Anderson in league clash at Anderson

College Station defeated Anderson 10 to 6 in a Grimes Brazos League game. Pitcher Bryan Boone Bobbitt allowed control issues early but settled to earn the win as Frog Adams carried on after a fifth inning rally. H T Holland led College Station with three hits, while Sheriff Boone and Graham Webb starred for Anderson.

College Station Nine Anderson Bryan Boone Bobbitt Wildness Frog Adams Adams H. Leiber H. T. Holland College Station Holland Price Charlie Kana Sheriff Boone Graham Webb J. C. Frazier C. A Cotton” Hill College Sembera Jones P. Kimick

Trant Wins Bryan Motor Mileage Contest Honors

In a Bryan county event, CP K Trant won first prize for a mileage of 24.8 per gallon in the commercial group, plus five gallons of oil as best looking man. Mrs Trant won for fattest lady. Second prize went to Bruner Battery & Electric with 24.4 mpg. E D Parrot won 15 dollars in heavy duty for 23.8 mpg.

Bryan Motor C P Lee Moore Felix Jones

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Traffic Group B.F.Y.P.S Darrow Keys Keys Sisters Roberta Mona Mary Leota Hollis Okla Baylor College Texas Grimes - Brazos Bryanites Jones and R. H. E.dyers Mill Fellman Jack Lindsey Sam Houston Tel Ewart Sawyer Lamar, Mo Myra Jean Myrtle Harold Herschel Reppert Industrial Education Group American Legion Rhe Bryan Joe Scanlin Marcus, Pierce Towns G. Whaley Senators Trant Pursang Arco By Carl Anderson
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