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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1922
Page
3
Thursday notices from Bryan include Buck McCallum of Tabor visiting, numerous visitors and arrivals from Cisco Chicago Fort Worth and Houston, many Bryan residents visiting relatives and attending family events, weddings, reunions and local meetings. A number of health, travel and social updates accompany the community roll call through June 26 1922.
Thos A Popham, superintendent of the Odd Fellows Home at Corsicana visiting the Fagle office, praised Bryan girls for their good work as teachers last year. He noted Miss Myrtle McCullough as intermediate English teacher, Miss Ruth Watkins in expression, and Miss Lottie Blanton teaching high school English.
An appeal for Ironized Yeast claims it supplies three vitamins and iron to thicken skin, build firm flesh, and boost energy for thin, nervous, run-down people. It promises rapid, noticeable improvement within three days with a free trial coupon offer and a money-back guarantee.
Mrs D W Williams of Springfield Missouri describes severe weakness and back pain improving after taking Cardui. She reports feeling like a different person, better sleep, less nervousness, and strong endorsement from her doctor. The ad claims thousands benefited and recommends Cardui for womanly ailments.
Col G E Hadley of Bryan presented Ward Templeman a solid gold Veteran Jewel for 25 years of Pythian service, on behalf of Brazos Lodge No. 64 and Navasota Lodge No. 17. Bryan attendees listed. luncheon followed. A committee was appointed to arrange a Pythian barbecue with Brazos Lodge for August.
Dr. John A Held officiated at 8 pm as Miss Gladys Franklin daughter of Mr and Mrs S H Franklin wed Dr W T Johnson of Galveston. Attendants were Mrs A M Williams and Dr S D Mockford. The couple plan to live in Galveston after a brief stay in Bryan. Johnson is a Galveston veterinarian and A M College graduate. John Carr of Dallas visits Bryan to see his mother Mrs Mary Carr and grandmother Mrs M J Par.
A letter from W. B. Cook to Brazos County Agent C. L. Beason proposes generous prizes for a county agricultural and livestock show. He pledges registered Duroc Jersey sow and boar pigs as top awards, supports both purebred and grade entries, and urges broader livestock emphasis to boost county prosperity and crop variety.
Forty Boy Scouts left in automobiles for Buffalo Creek on the Navasota River for a two day ride and camp. They assembled at the Tabernacle and marched up Main Street to the cheers of onlookers. The party was led by Captain W. S. Barron and included 40 boys and several leaders. They planned to return Tuesday night.
The Red Cross executive board met at 4 p m with W H Cole as chairman and other officers present. They approved minutes and bills, noted Miss Florence Sullivan praised Brazos County branch, and reviewed 1921 22 Home Service figures and May 1922 case details including 79 aid cases and 105 93 dollars in aid. Evening meetings to shift to 5 p m during summer.
The Bryan area learns of the marriage of Pauline Cunyus, daughter of C. J. Cunyus of San Antonio, to F. Norris Brett of New Orleans. The ceremony occurred Saturday evening at the bride's parents home on Camden Street with Dr. S. H. C. Burgin officiating. The couple will reside in New Orleans.
General Henry Bates Stoddard, oldest living Past Grand Master of Knights Templar in the United States and the Isle beyond the seas, turned 82 on Tuesday June 22. A Houston Post reference recalls his 25 year old presence at a Nashville ex Confederate reunion during the Centennial Exposition, where he led an ovation for General John H Reagan. The Eagle notes warm wishes for many happy returns.
Misses Leila Law and Pauline Davis hosted a lawn party last evening in honor of cousins Eloise Davis of Shire and Edith and Joseph Davis of Livingston. The event featured lights, cut flowers, a punch bowl, peach ice cream, and cake with a guest list including Eloise Davis, Marie Beers, Lilla Bryan, Susie Sanders, Frances Locke, McDonald Howell, Alva Adams, Vergne Adams, Horace Dansby, Woodrow Wallace, Erwin Conway, Olin Sanders, Charles Edge, Milton Maloney, Joseph Davis, and John Beers.
Corsicana lodge 847 of the I O O F hosted Thomas A Popham who described the Odd Fellow Home as the largest in the United States with 375 children 25 mothers 30 elderly residents 18 teachers and about 8 others including superintendent J W Hamilton and matron Mrs J B Clement The speaker called the home the pride of every Odd Fellow and Rebecca and urged attendance for the talk.
Grimes County wildcatting continues with King and Olson drilling on the Nettie Stephens farm near Iola. They report 2300 feet with gas shows at 1361 1372 and again at 1900 feet and a gas and oil show at 2169 feet. A 3000 acre lease exists funded by King Olson and local bankers.
Mr and Mrs A K Short along with Misses Violet and Marjorie Short came home last night from an automobile tour visiting Decatur Fort Worth and Dallas. They described the trip as happy with many good times.
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