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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1923

Page

3

A and M College Honors 163 Grads With Degrees

Diplomas awarded at the A and M College of Texas to 163 Bachelor of Science graduates, seven with Master of Science, and eighteen with two year certificates. L. J. Hart, president of the board, presented the diplomas in the College Chapel in College Station.

Bryan Dally Eagle College Station A. & M. College of Texas L. J. Hart San Antonio Board of Charles E. Bairfield Clarendon Thomas Clement Davis Marfa Herman Gordon Heard Bowie Jack D. Hudson Mart Joseph Thurman Long Houston William H. McClelland Gilmer John C. Mayfield Huntsville Leonard Stallings Brownwood Edward Douglas Parnell Glen Rose George Barton Wilcox N. G. Bone Dallas W. W. Bridges, Jr Ross H. Brison Pittsburg Ben Franklin Brown Rockwall Malcolm I. Broxton Gustave Burmester Christine Patton Wright Burns Cuero Duane William Carlton Fort Worth Charles Elored Carr Bay City John Bennette Chambers, Jr Harlingen Cephas Major Close Charles Reed Compton Waco Ilino's Newton Watt Jones Windthurst Glen Aven Lindsey Bartlett Lacy Welborn Littlejohn Garrett George Joseph Lord Cheapside Mac McConnell Crockett J. H. MacDonald H. M. McElroy Belton C. C. Mason Paris Robert Mabry Milhollin Lipan Alfred Christian Mugford Streeter Ernest Holland Nimitz San Angelo Joseph Alfred Patton Goss E. H. Pendleton Farmersville J. D. Prewit Pecos Charles Clinton Rogers Hondo James F. Rosborough, Jr Marshall Henry Ross Austin McLeo Santerre George Frank Schmidt Kinsbury Harold Cook Shaw Victoria Fred Jayner Shields Trinity Lacy Brient Shiffilet Marble Falls Bonham E. G. LeStourgeon E. G. Livingston Coleman D. H. Merchant Giddings J. H. Meredith, Jr Waxahachie C. S. Mingus Hico E. H. Moore Ferdinand Schulze Kerrville W. BE. Taylor M. H. Adams Forney John Carlos Rose B. D. Brandt F. K. Buckner Weatherfrd H. ©. Carroll D. C. Greer H. 8. Kerr Amarillo James Fielder Kerr Thurber Benjamin Love Franklin Charles Bowman McNelly Uvalde E. H. Morgan A. L. Parke Dickinson Ross Phillips Corsicana Oscar Field Reynaud G. R. Stephens Mission J. H. Strange Wayne D. Tiner Robert Boyd Williams Albany W. F. Adams Clinton G. Amberg la Grange Nelson Ives Bass Hubbard Requa Leonard Beale Charles James Blum Wendell Barnes Bullock Weatherford R. A. Carlton Beaumont Frank Morton Simpson Laporte B. E. Tobin Pilot Point W . Torbett, Jr Leo Lorraine Weaver Navasota Herbert Lee Weinberg Arte Paul A. Beavan Plas Celyn Florida R. Black Morgan W. Bozek Ennis C. G. Chapman P. H. Clark E. Duff Gaveston J. M. Edmondson C. R. Gregory Brookshire B. J. Hardman Leonard A. H. Jackson Gail M. D. Lewis Thorndale

Negro Farmers Exhibit At Parker Astin Hardware Co

The Post Oak Community negro farmers display 31 varieties of farm crops at Parker Astin Hardware Co on Main Street. L A Nash, assistant county agent for the extension service of A and M College, promotes better agriculture and crop studies among Negro farmers. He hopes all local farmers see the demonstration to compare and set goals for improved yields.

Post Oak Mies Bryan Parker-Astin Hardware Company Main Street L. A. Nash Extension Service A. and Mt. College Nash

Tabor News: Local Educators Move On to Summer Studies

Professor G M Ammons visits Eagle of Ice and plans not to return to Tabor next year while considering offers. Ernest R Ammons leaves for North Texas State Normal College. Neal Ammons pursues Baylor degree. several students enter Sam Houston Normal and North Texas programs. Crops look promising with a bumper season ahead.

G. M. Ammons Eagle of Ice Tabor A. & M. College Ernest R. Ammons Denton Texas North Texas State Normal College Chapel Hill Tabor School Neal Ammons Wharton Waco Baylor University Hettie Frances North Texas Normal College Una Edge Sam Houston State Normal Huntsville Susie Benbow Willie Fuller Margaret Marquette Walter Armstrong Madsonville Bryan Ezra Wilson Bob Batten Hudspeth Roy Walker Ernest Walker Eagle Office

Mrs Martha Willis and Nanne Waldrop Arrive in Bryan

Mrs Martha D Willis arrives with her niece Nanne She Waldrop in Bryan Sunday night. Willis returns from New York City where she ran a music studio after studying abroad. Waldrop comes from Hollins School to spend summer with her parents A M Waldrop. Willis will open a music normal training class in Bryan this summer for advanced pianoforte teachers.

Martha D. Willis Nanne She! Waldrop Bryan New York City Hollins School Roanoke Virginia A. M. Waldrop Will's Brya

Revival Services Begin at Free Baptist Church Sunday

Rev. Andrew J. Rendleman will open a fifteen night revival at the Free Baptist church starting Sunday morning June 10 at 11 o'clock. He is a longtime educator lecturer pastor and evangelist who believes the Bible from beginning to end. Members urged to win at least one soul for Christ and the church. all Christians invited to attend.

Andrew J. Rendleman The Free Baptist Church Church

Educational lecture on independence and modern education

Superintendent Madison Hall of Bryan city schools spoke Sunday night at First Methodist Church on The Declaration of Independence and Modern Education. He argued that equality in the Constitution does not negate individual differences and discussed modern methods and vocational education for today’s pupils.

Madison Hall Bryan City Schools First Methodist Church

Bryan High Star J P McCullough Named A M Track Captain

J P McCullough of Bryan was unanimously elected captain of the Texas A and M track team for 1924. The Bryan star vaulter is praised as the best in the state and a strong point maker in broad and high jumps. His leadership and modesty are cited as assets for the season.

A. & M. Bulletin J. P. McCullough Bryan Bryan Hgh J. B. McCullough Jack State University Mac Cinder Path R. E. Harris L. S. “Tiny” Keen

Catherine Spell dies at 93 near Bryan

Mrs Catherine Elizabeth Spell aged 93 years 5 months 10 days died Saturday night June 2 at 9 at her son E T Spell home one mile West of Bryan She survived by three sons John Ardmore Oklahoma R B Ft Worth BE T Bryan one daughter Sallie Richardson Sherman funeral held Sunday at 2 pm at the home Rev H C Willis interment Bryan cemetery at 8 pm pallbearers W E Neeley Leo Daniels George Smith Elon Stuart W I McCullough Jack Johnson

Catherine Elizabeth Spell E. T. Spell Bryan John Ardmore Oklahoma R. B Ft. Worth BE. T Sallie Richardson Sherman H. C. Willis W. E. Neeley Leo Daniels George Smith Elon Stuart W. I. McCulloch Jack Johnson

Walker to Move Family to Waxahachie This Week

R M Walker arrived from Waxahachie to arrange disposal of household goods and move his family to a new home where he plans to operate an undertaking business. He expects the business to be established soon in the new building. He will visit Bryan with old friends into the week’s end.

R. M. Walker Waxahachie Walker Bryan

Dallas Man Buys Home Site on Bryan College Road

O. E. Hansom, a traveling salesman from Dallas, purchased a lot on College road once part of the W. C. Watson tract near the bend to College. He plans a suburban home to be completed by fall and to reside there while his boys attend A. and M. College. He visited Bryan with his wife and praised the city and College.

O. E. Hansom Dallas College Road

Eberstadt Reports On Center Trip And Bryan Plan

Secretary S. E. Eberstadt outlined the building and loan plan during a Center visit. He spoke to bankers and business leaders, with stock subscriptions totaling 75 000 and hopes for 260 000. A mass meeting drew Bryan supporters, featuring photographs of Bryan and local sites and a reception to honor the speaker.

Chamber of Commerce S. E. Eberstadt Center Eberstadt Court House Bryan Plan Centre Bryan Women’s Club Bryan Plan of High School Bryan Brazos County A. & M. College Allen Academy Villa Maria A. & M. and Allen Polley Hotel

Bethel Cemetery Association Formed Near Bryan

Citizens of Bethel eight miles east of Bryan organize the Bethel Cemetery Association to fence and beautify the grounds establish driveways walls and other improvements. The cemetery is among Brazos county’s oldest with many antebellum settlers interred there. Officers include J H Reed president and Beaty Barron secretary treasurer. Executive committee consists of F E Peters Mrs E U Peters Mrs Q O L Andrews and Mrs A Q Williams.

Bethel Bryan Bethel Cemetery Association Bethel Cemetery Brazos County J. H. Reed Beaty Barron FE. U. Peters E. U. Peters L. Andrews 4. Q. Williams

Notice to creditors and debtors of J. J. Cahill estate

All persons having claims against the J. J. Cahill estate will kindly file same with Miss Minnie Cahill at Henderson and Ranson office. All persons owing the said estate will please settle for same at once with Miss Cahill at said office.

J. J. Cahill Minnie Cahill Henderson & Ranson Miss Cahill

Edith Andrews Hosts Picnic Supper for Extension Staff

Mrs Edith M Andrews hosted a picnic supper for the Home Economic staff of Texas A and M College Extension Service. Guests traveled from Bryan to Little Brazos River eight miles west for an open air meal under oaks with fried chicken hot rolls tomato sandwiches salad and cake followed by bonfire and balloons.

Edith M. Andrews A. & M. College Bryan Little Brazos River Mrs. Andrews M. M. Daugherty Clara Sullivan Edith Andrews Maggie M Barry Dora R. Barnes Helen M. Hggins Mary Jessie Stone Gertrude Blodgett Mildred Horton Myrtle Murray Helen Swi Ft Jennie Camp Laura Belle Roten J. Lynn Thomas

Bryan Girl Honored At Miss Lilian Bates Event

Miss Lilian Bates and Miss Allena Milam named honor guests at a Bryan high school event hosted by Mrs. R D Bates. Guests enjoyed a bridge afternoon with white and gold decorations and ice refreshments. Miss Rubye Boriskie won the guest prize and Miss Mary Holland the high score trophy.

Lilian Bates Allena Milam R. D. Bates

Jackson jailed four years for manslaughter verdict

George Jackson, a Black man, convicted of manslaughter for the June 1922 killing of his wife and sentenced to four years in the penitentiary. The jury reached its verdict about 8:00 on Saturday night after a trial that began Thursday. The adjacent case against Henry Lovell for the killing of a Mexican in Brazos Bottom was set to be heard next.

George Jackson Bis Marning Henry Lovell Lovell Brazos Anegro Jackson

Dr J N Goodwin Internal Medicine and Pediatrics

Dr J N Goodwin practice in Smith Building handles internal medicine and diseases of children. Office telephone 498 and residence telephone 295 listed for patient contact.

Smith Building

Recital Delights Audience at East Side School

A good crowd attended Friday night’s music recital by Miss Lillian Beaumont’s classes at the East Side school auditorium. Programs were complete and well rendered with both violin and piano pieces, reflecting careful training and talent from the pupils.

Lillian Beaumont East Side

Connitella No 1 Drilling in Austin Chalk at 2110 Feet

The Connitella No 1 oil well is drilling smoothly at 2110 feet in the Austin chalk formation. F. F. Sheldon of Bryan-Brazos Oil says this depth mirrors the Mexia field discovery and the sands may rival Texas’s great oil fields.

Connitella NO. 1 Austin F. FE. Sheldon Bryan-Brazos Oil Company Sheldon Mexia Texas

Bryan Boy Returns From Year Abroad At European Universities

Tom Raysor son of Dr and Mrs P M Raysor has completed a year at Harvard Sorbonne and Oxford studying literature with a Harvard fellowship and will sail from Liverpool June 15 to New York. He plans a visit to Bryan in August.

Bryan Tom Raysor P. M. Raysor Harvard University Sorbonne University Paris France Oxford England Liverpool New York Tom

Reverend Willis Finishes Franklin Revival to Preach Funeral

The Rev H C Willis pastor of the First Methodist Church in Bryan returned from Franklin after ten days of revival meetings to conduct the funeral of Mrs Catherine Elizabeth Spell. He closed the Franklin revival with an 11 oclock sermon and reported a successful series with good attendance and resolution of long standing disputes. Deacons at Franklin called it the best series ever held.

H. C. Willis First Methodist Bryan Franklin Catherine Elizabeth Spell Willis

Guaranteed Mills Hosiery Sales Ad

WANTED man and woman to sell guaranteed hosiery in Norristown Pennsylvania. Full time salary seventy five dollars weekly or one fifty per hour spare time. Beautiful spring line.

Norristown

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Parker Astin Hardware CO Tabor News Nanne Shel Waldrop A. J. Rendleman Supt Bryan High School A. M Son Bryan College Road SEC Bryan Girl Ruby Boriskie Mrs. Wade Lillian Bates Park Miss Boriskie Winona Banks Miss Bates Cecil Hilliard Paul Duff Palmer Lee Beaumont Enterprise J. N. Goodwin Mildred Pipkin Columbia, Tenn Cardus Cardui Bryan Boy Fordson Tractor Ford Bryan, Texas Brg Fisk Lawrence Chevrolet CO DrWare's Ware Chemical Co M. H. James Drug Company Isle M. H. James Drug CO
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