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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1929

Page

4

Four prisoners likely to be tried in Bryan crowding county court

Flood conditions delayed prisoners from Houston to Bryan where Silver, John Reid, Robert 3M and Marvin A. Azbell face trial. A large venire is being summoned for a crowded court, with officials and state attorneys preparing for the proceedings and potential separate trials next week. The governor urged tax reforms to ease farm burden and supported appointive superintendent of public instruction while urging utilities regulation.

Houston Prisomers Silver John Reid Robert 3M Marvin A. Azbell Werdene Bryan Venice Attorney General’s Department Deeds Courts Sanders Rep T. N. Mauritz Texas Superintendent of Public Instruction

Governor urges tax reform and education board debate

Governor Guerner urged income tax to supplement ad valorem relief and endorsed a state board of education with elected superintendent, while criticizing existing utility regulation. He called for modern, Jeffersonian yet Wilsonian reform and urged legislature to resolve differences without sacrificing principles. He cited costly utility lawsuits in Fort Worth and San Antonio as proof of need for stronger protections.

Gener Board ‘of Education Wilson

BeEr Parl or: Women in a Homicide at the Hotel Door

Witnesses describe a deadly confrontation involving Mrs Morrison, Mrs Stallworth, and the older Mrs Stallworth at a hotel doorway. Shots were fired after a struggle as a bystander testified to the sequence of events and the motions leading to the fatal shooting.

Mrs. Roper Levi Stallworth Mrs. Morrison Morrison Brambly Roy Slay Baxter Joe Henderson

Bryan mayor backs 25 cent tax levy for schools

Mayor Jenkins told Lions Club that Bryan mayors believe a 25 cent tax would be needed to fund schools. He argued residents won’t refuse a school levy, noting the necessity for proper operation. Superintendent Durham warned that paying over 19 percent of income to teachers is risky, with Bryan presently around 81 percent for salaries.

Jenkins Levana Pied Bae Bryan The Lions Harry Durham Toy Aven

Bryan Lions Club Program Highlights City Service

Bryan Lions Club members reflect on a 10 year program and urge city leaders to set electricity costs for electric signs on business streets. Speakers praise service clubs for reducing factionalism while Miss Kathleen Cason Mildred Salley and Jane Reynolds entertain with vocal and piano pieces. June plans feature competitive programs with a judges panel and club guests the City Fathers.

Bryan Lions Club Wilson Lion W Howell Lions Club Kathleen Cason Mildred Saliey Jane Reynolds John M. Lawrence Jr J. Bryan Miller L. Durham C. E. Griesser Harry L. Durham Henry Locke E. J. Jenkins D. L. Wilson Forrest Jones H. A. Burger Jno

Twelve Students Receive Diplomas At Consolidated

At Guion Hall A. and M. Consolidated school held its ninth commencement. Twelve seniors earned diplomas in a small yet highly scholarship marked class. Bertha Humbert led with a 91.9 four year average, while Marquez Ehlinger scored 87.6 and Ruth Carroll 90.8 as salutatorian. Dean Speck of Southwest Texas State Teachers College delivered the address to a large audience. Luke and Charlie Cup honors Bertha Humbert, with previous recipient Lillian Gorzyecki. Caroline Mitchell received a D A R medal for top American history, and R. E. Carroll earned a reading points prize from Mrs. Langford and Mrs. Thomas.

Guion Hall A. & M. Consolidated School Bertha Humbert E. P. Humbert College Station Marquez Ehlinger Ruth Carroll H. E. Speck Southwest Texas State Teachers College of San Marcos Consolidated Luke and Charlie Luke and Charlie Grocery Co Lillian Gorzyecki Caroline Mitchell Bryan Chapter J. L. Lushlof Langford R. E. Carroll F. L. Thomas

Tour of Europe By Frank Zubik Leaves Tonight

Local tailor Frank Zubik of Bryan departs tonight for a three month Europe tour aboard the U S Republic. He sails from New York via St Louis arriving Bremen Prague Vienna Berlin London and Paris before visiting relatives in Moravia and his native land. He plans to meet W S Howell Jr and visit his sister along the way.

Europe Frank Zubik Bryan Dallas New York St. Louis U. S. Republic Bremen Germany Prague Vienna Berlin London Paris

Stephens Wins Drill at Texas A&M Commencement

At the fifty third annual A and M College commencement in College Station, cadet awards were given for athletic medals and military trophies. Z W Willie Bartlett of Marlin won the Norris trophy as top athlete. Cadet Turney V Stephens of Dallas took the Caldwell trophy watch as best drilled man. Various corps awards followed for troops and companies, rifle marksmanship, intramural honors, and individual football basketball and track medals awarded to named cadets across multiple units.

College Station Cadet Corps A. & M. College of Texas Z. W Willie) Bartlett Marlin Norris Turney V. Stephens Dallas Cavalry Caldwell Infantry R. E. Bauer Houston Howell Signal Corps W. C. Rowland Fort Worth Southwest Telephone Company Battery A. Field Artillery L. Ie Jordan Floresville Waldrop Doughterty Company B. Engineers San Antonio Engineers R. A. Kunitz Linton Company E Besse el Paso G. W. Barnes Crystal City Battery B Field Artillery James Sullivan I. H. Fooshee Z. W. Bartlett O. D. Alsabrook Levelland H. A. Bible Jefferson City Tenn J. E. Brown Alvord H. E. Burgess Hale C. A. Tracy R. LL van Zandt G. H. Zarafonetis Breckenridge N. A. Webster Texarkana Ark C. T. Hoke Shire T. G. Caudle Stephenville H. H. Keeton John Keneeny Bryan J. D. Harris Taft W. B. Holsonbake Farmersville J. B. Michael T. W. Mills Groesbeck Capt D. H. O’neil Greenville M. Sessions Austwell C. Y. Shoemaker Jacksonville D. B. Liocomb Cameron R. H. Stiteler Smithville Ed Thompson Jr R. N. Winders Cheailin c. Thi Bates

Dallas Bond Issue Bought by Southwestern Life Insurance

Dallas based Southwestern Life Insurance Company has purchased the city school bond issue of 90,000 dollars intended to finance the construction of Travis and Bowie elementary school buildings. The deal settles the issue and funds are thus allocated to the school project.

Travis Bowie Southwestern Life Isurance Company Dallas Pri É

Names on the Cross Country Team Roster

Fort Worth and Dallas figures include P. E. Wendt Bren ham and J. A. Rutherford with others from San Antonio Houston Texarkana and Cleveland Ohio Cross Country participants listed alongside team leaders and officials from multiple cities. The roster cites L. H. Brown J. B. Michael G. H. Moore C. Y. Shoemaker and R. N. Winders among attendees.

Fort Worth P. E. Wendt Brenham F. H. Weston San Antonio A. L. Storey Houston J. W. Kelly Texarkana F. B. O’bannon Dallas J. A. Rutherford Cleveland Ohio L. H. Brown J. B. Michael G. H. Moore C. Y. Shoemaker Jacksonville R. N. Winders

Spur to Brazos For Good Roads Aim in Madison

The Madisonville Chamber of Commerce backs the Why and How Come highway project for Highway 21 through Madison county. A committee from Midway, Madisonville, and North Zulch will visit Bryan on June 10 to urge officials to secure right of way from Kurten to the Navasota river and speed paving.

Madisonville Chamber of Commerce Madisonville Madison County Bryan Brazos County Kurten Navasota River Midway North Zulch Chamber of Commerce W. M. Forrest W. A. Wakefield J. A. Knight Ottie E. Parten R. A. Manire Luther Hensarling J. E. Webb J. M. Brownlee W. L. Robinson A. L. Lipscomb Frank Sanders Sam Rascoe

Bryan Newspaper Publishes Our Criticism On Highway 21

The Madisonville Meteor criticizes Bryan and Brazos county for stalled Highway 21 progress through Brazos County and urges action to finish the road. The Bryan Eagle reprinted the piece, urging local effort to keep the route through Bryan, fearing regional loss if the road to Huntsville and College Station remains incomplete.

Meteor Bryan Brazos County Bryan Eagle Madison County Huntsville College Station Madisonville

Beason Girls to Attend Summer School in Texas

Miss Elliott Beason daughter of Mr and Mrs C L Beason will travel from Nome Jefferson county to Bryan to stay with her parents before entering summer school at the University of Texas in Austin. Miss Emma Benson and Miss Frances Benson, Texas Woman's College students, will join summer sessions at A M College in College Station.

Elliott Beason C. L. Beason Nome Jefferson County Bryan Austin University of Texas Emma Frances Benson Texas Woman’s College Fort Worth A. & M. College

Crop damage from flood not heavy in Brazos Valley

Local banker E H Astin says crop damage in Brazos Valley tributary to Bryan is estimated at not more than 15 percent after returning from New York. He checked reports and believes the damage may be even lower while East business conditions are reported normal. Astin also praises Captain Bill Sterling of the Texas Rangers as a capable new president of the A and M Ex-Students Association.

Brazos Valley Bryan E. H. Astin New York Astin East Bill Sterling The Texas Rangers A. and M. Ex-Students’ Association Bill East Texas Brazos County Sudan

Seed Man Sees Higher Cotton Profits From One Pure Strain

J H McDonald who oversees Allen Farms cotton seed breeding south of Navasota told the Eagle there are 2500 acres grown to a pure Acala strain. The crop yields premium $12.50 to $20 per bale for uniform long staple and higher per acre pounds. He suggests Texas farmers unite on one variety to keep seed pure, boosting prices and profitability.

J. H. McDonald Allen Navasota John D. Rogers Eagle Office Brazos McDonald Texas

Bryan Girl Chosen Teacher in School

Miss Louise Cline daughter of Dr and Mrs W B Cline has arrived in Bryan from New York City and is visiting Ursuline Avenue home for the season. She has been selected as a teacher in Bryan city’s school for the coming term pending formal appointment.

Louise Cline W. B. Cline Bryan New York City Ursuline Avenue Miss_ Cline Éity eHoolk

Terrace stability and 4-H club reports from Brazos County

County Agent C L Benson notes terraced fields in Brazos County remained intact with 20 foot wide terraces two feet high and uncultivated terraces standing well. Kurten 4-H president Lindsey Lawless won the attendance prize as clubs back a rooster roast and a diary points challenge. Scout Troop heads to Tabor. Rev W W Daup and Col C C Todd plan a patriotic program. Extension agronomist FE A Miller urges peas in corn middles and planting feed crops where cotton failed. Cream delivery route report shows April check $234.82 on 12 cows.

Kurten Lindsey Lawless Bryan Eagle Dairy Committee Tabor W. W. Daup Col C. C. Todd FE. A. Miller Extension Service J. J. Jones

Anton Krezinski dies in Brazos County at 84

Anton Krezinski, 84, of Leonard Brazos county died at his Bryan area home after a brief illness. Born in Germany December 25 1844 he came to the U S at age 30 and lived in Brazos county over 54 years aside from a three year stay in Bremond. Survived by his wife two sons and four daughters. Funeral services were held at Saint Joseph's Catholic church Bryan Thursday at 2 pm conducted by Rev J B Gleissner. Burial followed in Mt Calvary cemetery with McCulloch Dansby directing arrangements.

Anton Krezinski Leonard Brazos County Bryan Anton Kreszinski Germany United States Bremond Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church J. B. Gleissner Mt. Calvary Cemetery McCulloch- Dansby

Bryan Boy Wins Honor in Florida School Election

The Sting Miami high school paper notes Bill Walker son of Mr and Mrs C G Walker elected president to fill an unexpired term with Mary Bailey as vice president Nominations came through home rooms and results showed a large majority The article recalls Walker born in Bryan and a Robert E Lee junior high graduate who earned the American Legion honor medal and led the Merit Badge club as home room alderman

Stingaree Miami Fla Bill Walker C. G. Walker Bryan Florida Mary Bailey Bill Woolery Stuart Patton Home Room Robert E. Lee American Legion Merit Badge Club

Marriage Licenses and Clerk Notices Summary

A county clerk announces marriage license actions including names and parties as listed, but the OCR text is garbled. The readable elements reference Jess B. McGee and Louis Bosker involved in marriage licensing, with unclear surrounding details. The fragment suggests official processing at a county clerk’s office.

Jess B. McGee Louis Bosker Ruansing Ned Hndmanity

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Shver State Board San ‘Arttonio Guerner Zubik St. Wenceslaus Czecho-Slovakia Wenceslaus Wamue Aeen Bartlett Stephens Madison Beason State Guard Jacob Wolters Texas National Guard A. and M. College Others C. L. Benson Lacy Givens Canning George Jones Bryan Boy Hope Domestic Honan Pongee Mandalay Bryan Texas
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