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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1930
Page
5
A retailer pledges year round lowest possible prices not limited to any special offer. The message emphasizes consistent value rather than one day promotions. Prominent claim stresses ongoing affordability for customers.
Bryan friends read about Miss Mary Bain of Houston wedding Monday night at her mother Mrs S J Bain’s home. The ceremony featured Dr Peter Gray Sears reading the ritual Rev James Swayne Allen officiating with Berge's orchestra. The couple will reside at the Plaza Hotel after July 1. The bride wore dark blue for travel.
Mr and Mrs J L Dickenson of this city learned of their daughter Edith Dickenson marriage to Ralph Bevis of Navasota at Giddings Monday at 1130 am. The couple and Miss Edith’s father had traveled to Hempstead for a business trip before secretly marrying then planned San Antonio week and return to Bryan Friday. Friends extend congratulations and best wishes for a long, happy life ahead.
A lighthearted note from the Eagle explaining that its want ads will handle selling the article. It hints at a practical service for readers seeking to market items or content efficiently through classified-style placement.
Mr and Mrs D Scoates and family of College depart by auto for summer vacation. Scoates heads the agricultural engineering department at A and M College of Texas and will attend two conventions: American Society of Agricultural Engineers in Moline Illinois June 16 to 19 and National Retail Hardware Association in St Louis Missouri June 22 to 26. They plan to base in Freeport Illinois with relatives and will tour several states before returning to campus mid August.
Roy Foster delivered 200 pounds of cream today for Cream Route No 1. The agricultural committee of the chamber of commerce will continue support until June 9 but will withdraw further aid unless patronage rises to a level that promises self support. Farmers who sell cream locally are urged to use the route to justify continued funding.
H. O. Boatwright president of the First National Bank receives congratulations as Gen. R. A. Sneed of the United Confederate Veterans names him to Sneed staff with the title paymaster general and rank of colonel for today’s honor.
The Friendship Bible Class of the First Baptist Sunday School elected officers at its June meeting held at the teacher's home. Officers include Mrs. George W. Ross as president and first vice president, I. H. Johnson as second vice president and religious service chair, Mrs. Jack Allen as third vice president and social activities chair, Mrs. D. D. White as secretary, Mrs. Ray Goodlow as assistant secretary, Velma Graham as prevenes, Albert Buchanan as teacher, and Griff Cloud as assistant owner.
R J Campbell a 36 year old freight brakeman for Southern Pacific was killed instantly when he fell from the left side of a locomotive cab while crossing the Navasota River bridge. His body hung head down between girders as the train crossed, mangled and crushed, with one foot catching on the girders. Campbell from Houston had worked six years for the railroad, was married with two children, and his remains were sent to Houston.
City employees who collect trash from businesses and residences are working two hours extra each day this week and residents are asked to have trash and rubbish piled for morning pickups. No second daily trip. Acting City Manager H A Burger says weed cutting is underway and property owners may request cuts. If weeds remain uncut notices will be issued.
Brazos county chamber directors discussed highway plans. Work on No 6 north of Bryan to Benchley is set to begin within ten days with Hughes Brothers Dallas dirt work and J S Harrison and Co Waco bridge work. State highway commission expected to let contract for No 21 toward Madisonville soon. Route to Caldwell not yet approved. Directors present listed.
Miss Cora Ellen Pos returns from Richmond Virginia after winter study at a Presbyterian Assembly Training School. She will spend the summer with her parents Mr and Mrs Bernard Pos and plans religious work teaching Bible to Presbyterians youth. She is among 100 girls in training, five from Texas, and now devotes two hours daily to Daily Vacation Bible School activities at College Avenue Baptist Church.
A 1873 Salado College bulletin disclosed strict school rules banning whispering idle behavior and indecent language. Tuition tiers ranged from $2 to $5 monthly for various branches. penalties included admonitions, suspensions, or expulsion. Trustees listed include KE, S C Robertson, Kendrick, Dallas, Blair, Aiken, Eastland, and Shanklin.
Dallas June 2 Associated Press reports eleven applications filed with secretary Albert Johnson for governor ahead of the July Democratic primary. Names include Mayfield Austin Walker Grapevine Putnam Dallas Miller Dallas Small Wellington Ferguson Austin Young Kaufman Love Dallas plus drafts for Moody and Davidson. Voting workers race includes other candidates for lieutenant governor treasurer and agriculture, with withdrawals and petitions shaping the contest.
The article notes Arthur L. Mills of Waco and George H. Sheppard of Sweetwater facing off for comptroller. Two Democratic nominees, S. M. N. Marrs for superintendent of public instruction and O. B. Lattimore for judge of the court of criminal appeals, face no opposition on the ballot.
Jakkie W Burks of Comanche county announces candidacy for commissioner of the general land office subject to the democratic primaries. J H Walker appointed after J T Robison's death also declares his bid. Walker long served as chief clerk of the land office.
Senator Pink L. Parrish of Lubbock was drafted for the governor race as 40 Crosby county citizens signed a petition and mailed the check to the state democratic executive committee chairman. Parrish, at the shrine convention in Toronto, knew nothing of the action. Mrs. James H. Goodman, a state committee member, wired him Monday night.
Judge W C Davis was elected chancellor commander of Brazos Lodge No 64 Knights of Pythias at the regular meeting last night. Other officers chosen include W D Colson vice chancellor Edison English prel ate W C Hedtke master at arms R M Dansby keeper of records J T Maloney master of finance T A Cloud master of exchequer W N Tucker inner guard and Jacob Acord outer guard. The lodges Brazos No 64 and Bryan No 647 plan joint meetings to study ritual and the Bible under George Hadley. The group also adopted sending sympathy messages in sickness and death cases.
Georgetown report states Dr Claude Howard shot a 32 at the Georgetown Country Club lowering the course record by four strokes from 36 to 32. He had four birdies and played par on five holes.
Miss Gladys Blanton daughter of Mr and Mrs Billie Blanton of Tabor married Jim Edge son of Mr and Mrs George Edge in a Sunday morning ceremony at the Bry an home of Mr and Mrs Willis Edge. Rev R E Day officiated. The couple will reside with Mrs W G Drummond at West 28th street Bryan after a wedding trip to Houston and Galveston.
A concise meditation on ambition and aspiration, pondering why humans strive beyond immediate ability and what role heaven or higher aims play in guiding effort and meaning.
The officers and teachers of First Baptist Church meet this evening at 7 o clock for a regular monthly session. Only business will be considered and no study will be taught. All-class and departmental officers and teachers are expected to attend before the session merges with the mid week prayer service at 8 70 clock.
The Brazos River Conservation and Reclamation District launches an economic survey of all counties in its district to guide water conservation, storage, and distribution. The study will use census data and a district questionnaire, aided by soil surveys from USDA and support from Texas A&M and UT affiliates.
Intacio Martinez and Isabela Sabedra of Brazos County filed notice of intent to marry and an application for a license with County Clerk Jess B. McGee on Tuesday.
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