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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1934
Page
3
Attendance is planned at the First Baptist Church on College Avenue for an evangelism themed service. Notable attendees include Mrs. T. R. Nelson and H. P. Ferger, with speakers such as J. T. Siftayer and R. L. Brown listed among the event participants.
A 1895 law era saw the permanent school fund suffer via fraudulent reclassifications and land forfeitures. Land valued at 2 to 3 dollars per acre was forfeited or reclassified to lower values, with buyers repurchasing at one dollar or less. The scheme allegedly shifted funds away from secure investments, costing the state millions and fueling calls for reform.
The column traces Albert's youth from Reconstruction era beginnings through his move to Texas in 1881. It recounts his early schooling, family responsibilities after his father's death, a grueling cattle and wagon journey across the state, frontier hardships, and his steady adherence to Puritanical values despite rough conditions.
J Irwin Barron announces candidacy for Justice of the Peace in Precinct No 4 Brazos County saying he is a county native and two year County Auditor. He promises full time service and impartial justice and urges voters to consider his bid before casting ballots.
The life story recounts Albert rising from goat herder in Utopia to city school superintendent by age twenty seven, teaching in Texas towns, and holding high school principal roles before retiring to a farm in Bryan. It frames his pacifism against wartime upheaval and the nation’s postwar unity.
The Bryan city commission referred a funding petition from Col C C Todd and D L Wilson to a future meeting. The school board’s $2000 budget balance was turned over to the treasurer. Two jitney license apps were denied for missing surety bonds. The manager was authorized to buy water meter testing equipment and Coulter Street was named running from Henderson addition to Mumford road.
The conference analyzes a 20.7 percent drop in 1938-34 current expenses versus 1930-31, assessing impact on public school efficiency. Deana Brooks leads morning discussions while Dean Pittenger and President Birdwell oversee sessions on teaching standards, loads, and training under reduced finances.
A Texas conference on school district efficiency and adult education opened with sessions on budgeting and local control. Speakers led by H. F. Alves discussed large cuts in 1933 34 expenditures across maintenance operation and instructional service, with about 200 fewer teachers amid a state total of 40 000. Dr. H O Clough warned rural education’s large share and debated state versus local control, while J O Loftin proposed a four point plan including a single salary schedule and teacher certification reform.
A pharmacy advertisement promotes treatment for varicose or swollen veins and related ulcers. It markets McCartney Pharmacy as the source for relief products and medical care options.
The King's Highway 4 H club girls gathered at Mrs. Roy Lewis's home Monday morning for their regular meeting and to view a demonstration by an agent.
Mrs. Alma Metcalfe county home demonstration agent tested club girls brine pickles and shared recipes for sandwich spread and pickles. She encouraged entries in the National Canning Contest as individuals or club project. Present were Miss Millie Churik Odessia Williams Ruby Churik and Elsie Novosdd.
Rev A E Walker formerly pastor of the Church of Christ in Bryan will move to Waxahachie to become pastor there with his family from Galveston this weekend. He has been in Galveston since leaving Bryan two to three years ago.
Three Texas A and M athletes named among 164 invitees from colleges nationwide for the National Collegiate Athletic Association championship event on the West Coast. B. M. Erwin competes in discus and shot, W. Herring in hurdles, W. H. Randow in hurdles.
Second sheets of sgodo quality manila in packages of 500 sheets offered for sale by Esco Printing Co.
Brazos County Red Cross announces a water safety program led by Miss Sara Orth, new life saving instructor. The first class starts Wednesday June 12 at 3 pm in the College Pool. Junior class ages 12 to 17 with no instruction fee, pool fee apply. open to Brazos County residents.
At a citizens meeting in Smetana the annual barbecue for the benefit of the school was decided to be held on Wednesday July 18.
An outdoor gathering on the 18th at the school grounds will feature speeches by candidates for state office with no speaker chosen yet. County and district candidates may speak, followed by an Old Fiddlers contest and music by the Baca Band of Fayetteville. The band also performs at the open air dance at night. Committees will be formed immediately to organize the event.
Eagle Printing offers typewriter yellow second sheets for sale. These sheets are marketed as ready for immediate use in office typing and manuscript preparation.
Stop that itching with Back Hawk Ointment guaranteed for eczema ringworm athlete's foot pimples and skin troubles. Jar sold for 50 cents by Romah and Vick. Ad.
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