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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1937

Page

6

Riley Leads Hitting As Keith Top Bryan 5 2 In League Match

Riley went two for four while Goodman pitched six strong innings as Keith beat Bryan 5 to 2 in the Grimes Brazos league Sunday afternoon at Keith. Bryan suffered its third loss and the setback nudged its edge in the standings to one game. The Keith offense produced 14 singles led by Charley Jones and Verne Andrews, while Jim Riley provided the only multi hit highlight for Bryan.

Goodman Keith Bryan Navasota Bedias Jim Riley Keith Swatsmen Charley Jones Verne Andrews Dan Thompson

City Loses Tilt To Caldwell Club Thursday Evening

The City softball team lost 13 to 3 in Caldwell on Thursday night as Caldwell and guests opened Highway 21. Pletz Harding and Dan Thompson pitched for the City while W R Robbins and Dick Ramsey started for Caldwell with Crawfish Dykes relief. The Lions had been scheduled to play Caldwell but substitute duties brought City in.

Caldwell Earl Arrington Bryan Pletz Harding Dan Thompson W. R Bubba” Robbins Dick Ramsey Crawfish Dykes Robbins Lions

Travis Bryan Chief Banker and Civic Leader

A profile of Travis Bryan highlighting his roles as bank executive and civic leader. He serves on the school board and chamber of commerce, directs the compress, chairs the highway committee, and has a long record of public service including World War I service and Texas Bankers Association work. He emphasizes safe deposits and customer financial success.

H. C. Boatwright Bryan Daily Eagle and Pilot Bryan Chamber of Commerce Compress Ivanhoe Mr. Bryan Ruth Boatwright Travis, Jr Stephen F. Austin William Joe Bryan Texas Travis Bryan

Library Receives Gen Johnson Book The Blue Eagle

The Bryan Carnegie Library has obtained a copy of Hugh S Johnson's new book The Blue Eagle from the publisher Doubleday Doran Co. The library expects to display the volume for patrons and plan a local event to mark the arrival.

Bryan Carnegie Gen. Hugh S Johnson Blue Eagle Doubleday, Doran & Co

Army Exhibition Delights Bryan Crowds On Friday Night

A Know Your Army day drew several thousand to Sue Haswell Memorial Park as the Second Division from Fort Sam Houston staged a 4 to 6 pm equipment exhibit and an evening program. Mayor E. E. Yeager led local reception, Major Lewis A. Page praised the town, and a later band concert followed a 6 15 dinner with Bryan College guests.

Know Your Army Bryan Fort Sam Houston Sue Haswell Memorial Park Army Navasota Brenham Navasota River Highway 21 E. E. Yeager Jess Conlee G. Sam Parke D. L. Wilson Chamber of Commerce Lewis A. Page James T. Parsons Yeager College Mayor Yeager G. Sam Parker George Chance Patience Chance Frank Anderson S. M. Brown T. D. Brooks Dean F. C. Bolton R. M. Sherwood Dean C. H. Winkler M. M. Erskine Wilson Bradley John Sidney Smith Dr. Webb Buchanan R. G. Williams E. H. Astin W. S. Higgs Major Page E. H. McDaniel W. W. Roe, Jr J. L. Dark W. J. Givens Lord K. Pepple J. J. Jakle Stacy W. Gooch D. S. Buchanan George G Chamber of Com

Battle Lines in Steel Strikes: Girdler versus Lewis

A column contrasts Tom Girdler, steel magnate and CIO foe, with John L. Lewis, UMWA leader and CIO ally, detailing clashes over union rights, the Wagner Act, and labor democracy amid steel towns Braddock and Clairton.

Tom Girdler Kentucky Youngtown Cleveland Girdler CIO John L. Lewis Gary Decoration Day Chicago United Mine Workers of America Lewis Tom Girdher Braddock Rankin Duquesne Clairton McKeesport Adolf Hitler Francisco Franco Divine Supreme Court

Bryan Pirates Lose Close Tilt In Practice Tilt

The Bryan Pirates nearly break even in a 6-5 practice loss to the Pool Hall Ramblers, a junior group over the legion junior age limit. Donald Beal Pete Scanlin and Earl McWilliams homered. Scanlin and Watson paired for the Ramblers. Pirates pitchers were Paul Pierce Orville Johnson and Joe Scanlin with Daleford Towns catching.

Bryan Pirates American Legion Junice Nine Legion Pool Hall Ramblers Donald Beal Pete Scanlin Earl McWilliams Rooter Watson Rambler Batteries Paul Pierce Orville Johnson Joe Scanlin Pirates Daleford

Williams to Attend Texas Municipalities Board Meeting

R. G. Williams Bryan city manager will spend Wednesday in Austin as part of the executive committee of the League of Texas Municipalities. The group will lay plans for the October annual convention. Williams serves as first vice-president of the organization.

R. G. Williams Bryan Austin League of Texas Municipalities Williams

Home Economics Leaders Promote Consumer Labeling at Kansas City Event

Harold W. Brightman urged consumers to study and demand accurate labeling from merchants and to ensure labels come from reputable laboratories. Dr. Carl C. Taylor discussed the sociology of family life, noting family as a distinct social institution. Nearly 100 companies showcased new home economics trends as 276 extension workers gathered at Excelsior Springs for a premeeting house party.

Harold W. Brightman National Retail Dry Goods Association American Home Economics Association Carl C. Taylor Resettlement Administration USDA Katheyn van Aken Burns Illinois Kansas City New City Auditorium Excelsior Springs

NYA To Send Youths To Texas Colleges

The National Youth Administration plans an experimental program for 550 needy farm youths to attend six weeks of elementary agriculture at four state colleges in Texas. About 200 will go to Texas A and M, 150 to North Texas Agricultural College, 150 girls to John Tarleton, and 50 African American boys to Prairie View.

National Youth Administration Texas A. & M. College NYA J. C. Kellam Texas North Texas Agricultural College John Tarleton Prairie View

Dean Kyle Returns to Old Haunts for Fishing

The Kyle News recounts Dean E. J. Kyle of Texas A and M College visiting the Blanco near Kyle for fishing with John Sewell, preserving his country village ties. The note highlights his unchanged fondness for childhood swimming holes and river fishing sites.

Dean Kyle Kyle News W. T. Harwell Dean E. J. Kyle Texas A M. College A. & M. College Blanco Kyle John Sewell Dean

Ex Senator Hiram Bingham Marries In Broadalbin Home

Former U S Senator Hiram Bingham of New Haven wed Suzanne Carroll Hill of Baltimore on Monday at Broadalbin House the summer home of Mrs Robert W Chambers widow of the author in Gloversville New York.

Bingham Gloversville N. Y Suzanne Carroll Hill Baltimore U. S Hiram Bingham New Haven Conn Broadalbin House Robert W. Chambers

Community Notices Highlight Local Movements And Visits

Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Rogers relocate to Palestine with Gordon Sewall Co. transfer. Longview guests of Mrs. George Foster include the Trant family. Tony Genusa to open a shoe repair shop on Main Street. Lois Wilcox to join Elliott Benson in Madison Wisconsin for summer work. St. Josephs hospital lists Mrs. Koontz and Mrs. Choate as patients. The Sweeneys depart for New Braunfels then coast vacation. Miss Susie Mae White returns to Alabama after Texas visit. Several locals travel toward Galveston and the coast for a ten day trip. Elizabeth Urban marries Julian Kosh in Hempstead. Paul Cain returns home after hospital stay.

W. R. Rogers Palestine Rogers Gordon- Sewall Co Sam Trant Mike Patsy Lu Longview George Foster Tony Genusa Ross Tailors Main Street Lois Wilcox Madison New Braunsfels Sweeneys New Braunfels Bryan Susie Mae White Perdido Ala A. E. Finley Milton Nelson Gary Minkert Miss White Texas Sam K. Payne N. L. Kermit Hal Galveston W. H. Buchanan Kurton Buchanan Elizabeth Urban Julian Kosh Hempstead J. B. Gleissner St. Mary’s Church Paul D. Cain Legion Charles Edge Edge W. L. James San Antonio Colorado Springs Utah Wyoming Seattle Washington California Arizona el Paso Mary Louise Jones Forrest Jones San Angelo R. A. McDaniel Robert John Persons Crock

Bryan golfers attend Elgin birthday tourney party

A Bryan party of golfers joined about 180 players at Geo. Prewitt’s Elgin Standard Brick Works birthday celebration. The event drew around 400 guests and featured a golf tournament and barbecue on the Sunday closest to Mr. Prewitt’s birth date.

Bryan Geo. Prewitt Elgin Standard Brick Works Elgin Mr. Prewitt Roy Fouraker D. C. Copeland Jess Shelton John Jones Frank Anderson Joe Sosolik Joe Davis Coulter Hoppess

Curtis Gray Carried to Temple Hospital

Curtis L. Gray, ill for months, was transported by ambulance to Temple for examination at Scott and White hospital. After X rays, an operation is planned for Monday morning. Mrs. Gray, Miss Jane Gray, Mrs. L. A. Spell, Lige Spell, nurse Miss Wolfe, and Dr. R. B. Ehlinger accompanied him. Guy Hines of College arranged for his immediate entry.

Curtis L. Gray Temple Scott & White Hospital Mr. Gray Gray Jane Gray L. A. Spell Lige Spell Miss Wolfe R. B. Ehlinger C. L. Gray Guy Hines College Hospital

Kurten Noses Out KC Nine In Slugfest

Kurten defeated Bryan K C 20 17 at Kurten on Sunday afternoon. Kurten surged ahead with a first inning rally of twelve runs. George Yeager reached base four times in five plate appearances, with two hits and two walks, as errors aided the high scoring game. Odus Lang and Henry Schramm pitched for Kurten while Buster Kuder and Heborn toiled for KC with Lavender catching.

Kurten Bryan K Bryan K. C George Yeager Odus Lang Henry Schramm Kurten Battery Buster Kuder Heborn Lavender

Revival at Reliance Church Promises Week of Evening Services

Announcement states the annual summer revival at Reliance Baptist Church begins next Sunday July 4 with Rev. Chas. RE. Bullock of Normangee preaching each evening at 7 30. Attendees are invited, daytime sessions not yet announced.

Reliance Baptist Church Chas. RE. Bullock Baptist Church Normangee

Marriage Licenses Issued to Area Couples

The list names Kirk W Walker and Margaret Leona McBryde Sidney Ivan Cousins and Dor thula Merle Isbell Jose Salside and Monella Re bella William C Merka and Agatha E Laskoski Joe F Acoste and Refugia Rodriguez Robert Putz and Frances Martin Frank Segonia and Feanei Garcia Simeon Pica and Lupe Jepe Daniel Herrera and Mamie Vargas John Stuart and Mary Holiday Robert Lee Ball and Ray Free Mr and Mrs Lacy Shiflett of Houston returned home after visiting Mrs Shifletts parents Mr and Mrs John Wittman.

Kirk W. Walker Margaret Leona McBryde Sidney Ivan Cousins Dorthula Merle Isbell Jose Salside Monella Rebella William C. Merka Agatha E. Laskoski Joe F. Acoste Refugia Rodriguez Robert Putz Frances Mar Simeon Pica Lupe Jepe Daniel Herrera Mamie Vargras John Stuart Mary Holiday Robert Lee Ball Ray Free Lacy Shiflett Houston

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