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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1922
Page
5
The Bryan City Commission formed a Charter Committee at a city hall meeting. They will reconvene on June 29 to discuss amendments to the city charter for a special election around August 1 to approve or reject changes. Mayor L L McInnis chairs the group with five commissioners and five citizens, aided by City Manager E E McAdamas and City Secretary Guy F Bittle in official capacities.
Secretary S. Fe. Mberstadt for the Bryan Chamber of Commerce Advertising committee rejected two scholarship schemes and blocked solicitors seeking funds for charity and highway booklets. The committee saved Bryan businesses about $1,000 and protected the town's good name by rejecting non Meritorious proposals.
Prof P. Mangum reports that Edge school district No 14 carried a 50 cent tax increase on the 190 valuation, raising the Edge school to 1.00 tax per 100. The measure passed about three to one enabling stronger school standards and aiming to make Edge a leading district in the county.
At 2:30 this afternoon at 3011 Washington Avenue, Ethel Ruth Eden wed Edward Sib ley of San Antonio with Rev H C Willis officiating. They plan a Galveston honeymoon and residence in San Antonio. full account to appear in this week's Eagle social column.
Short order prints produced candidate cards at the Eagle Office with emphasis on local political notices. The item notes rapid production capacity and distribution plans to support upcoming ballots. Local officials and volunteers coordinate handling of materials for voter outreach and compliance.
The William Scott Chapter D A R hosted a June 14 gathering at Mrs. Walter Wipprecht’s home with cordial welcomes by Mrs. Wipprecht and Mrs. P M Raysor. The program featured flag symbolism readings songs and tableaux including Betsy Ross and the Statue of Liberty with Miss Nancy Moore and Mrs. W S Howell among presenters. Vergne Adams and William Allen opened and closed the program recalling the Spirit of 76.
Burglars entered the back door of the Duke and Ayers store Friday night, forced the sash, and carried off the $51 in the safe. The safe was unlocked, aiding the theft. Sheriff L. E. Morehead and Chief W. S. Martin pursue the case, believing a crew is involved.
Through the receiver J Webb Howell and attorney Oak McKenzie the J Allen Myers Hardware Co stock sold to Allen Smith for 7000 dollars. Today Smith sold the stock to H O and J M Ferguson who will reopen and continue the business at the same old stand next door to the First National Bank.
Williamson County commissioners ban posting ads on bridges and county buildings along public roads. County Auditor Hodges to publish notices prohibiting defacement without prior consent from the commissioners court. A local resident criticizes roadside signs as costly to taxpayers and a poor advertising method.
The Hillsboro and Bryan communities mourn the death of Mrs Loula Coulter Hoppess who passed Sunday June 18 after injuries from an auto accident. Born 1876 in Bryan she married Walter F. Hoppess in 1909 and leaves husband Coulter and John Coulter Hoppess, plus her mother Mrs J W Coulter and siblings. She was active in Hillsboro church work and local organizations. funeral held June 19 with interment at the city cemetery.
H. N. Cochran visits Odessa on business aboard a bus, engaging with local contacts and checking on a project. The trip underscores Cochran’s ongoing commercial interests and regional ties.
W. E. Neeley announces his candidacy for county attorney subject to the Democratic primary. He cites a long record in Grimes county and Texas law, pledging diligent enforcement of the law and asking voters for support based on his training and experience.
The Eagle credits Mr. George Stephan of the Stephan Bottling Works for tasty bottled drinks. His beverages are growing in popularity as he conducts a thriving business and knows how to mix his products.
A House Military Committee report by Rep. Kearns and others denounces Henry Ford’s offer to buy or lease Muscle Shoals Government Power Nitrate Projects as insidious propaganda. The June 21 release criticizes prior committee opinions and calls the move a dangerous propaganda effort.
M B Easters withdraws from the race for county commissioner in Precinct 2 citing late announcement and other conditions. The political advertisement notes the withdrawal and confirms the candidate is no longer seeking the office.
Austin candidate Joseph V. Frnkajohj argues for a death penalty for kidnapping and plans to curb masked organizations. He proposes requiring lists of secret groups, tightening whitecapping laws, and running for the legislature from Colorado and Lavaca counties.
Mrs. Berta Renfro district deputy of the Woman's Benefit Association of the Maccabees is in Bryan to give instructions to the local Review and aid in initiation ceremonies for the big class to be initiated on June 30.
Milam county citizens plan a June 23 meeting in Cameron to organize flood prevention efforts under the Brazos River Reclamation Association. Speakers include A. D. Jackson and B. Bunnemeyer. event aims to educate and form a countywide civic group.
The Brazos County district court term closed under Dist. Judge W C Davis with stenographer McDonald departing for Franklin. Judge Davis will start Robertson County court on the first Monday in July. The Jno F Martin case from Houston was among the last disposed. Martin’s bond on appeal was set at 10000 and he received ten years in the state penitentiary.
Today June 21 Bryan marks the summer solstice with the longest daylight hours of the year. The sun reaches its northern position and after Thursday nights will lengthen and days grow shorter until December 21 when the cycle reverses.
Chairman Travis B. Bryan announces that Colonel Clarence Ousley will address the Fourth of July celebration at the Bryan Country Club. Fort Worth telegram confirms the visit and the hour is to be fixed. Other prominent candidates are expected to attend this great day.
A Brazos County Juneteenth parade led by a brass band at noon faced a heavy downpour around 2 PM that soaked participants in holiday attire and halted outdoor events and sports.
Mr. J. B. Stevenson sends the Eagle plums of the Happiness Gonzales and Nectarine types grown on his Bryan plate. The fruit is described as luscious and among the finest of these varieties. Mrs. C. A. Searcy and children are visiting Houston.
John F. Martin, convicted of bank robbery and sentenced to ten years, was moved from Brazos County to Houston by Sheriff L. E. Morehead and Chief W. S. Martin. Attorney Lamar Bethea says notice of appeal has been filed with the Court of Criminal Appeals in Austin after Judge W. C. Davis overruled the motion for a new trial. Officers also took a young man charged with desertion from the U S Army.
Mrs Ophelia L Spell died at her Bryan home Thursday morning after a brief illness. Born Sedalia Missouri June 24 1863 she leaves three children Lang Spell Lige Spell and Mrs Curtis Gray. Funeral services were held at her home with H C Willis officiating and interment at City Cemetery. Pallbearers named F T Cole T A Adams J Tom Smith David Reid and W I McCulloch.
Col J B Dunn reported a long telephone from former U S Senator Joseph W Bailey in Dallas saying he had been invited to speak at the Bryan Country Club on July Fourth but could not attend due to a prior engagement. He regretted missing Bryan’s celebration and thanked the organizers for the invitation.
Miss Lida Bell Pipkin is in Belton attending the summer school at Baylor College.
Five suspects, four men and one woman, were arrested in Slick Oklahoma and, without formal extradition, placed in a Kansas authorities car to be brought back to Wichita for trial in the Turner C. Tucker night-journey driver slaying case.
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