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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1927
Page
4
County agent notes show Texas farmers should balance crop and livestock by diversifying income and boosting soil care. Shirock club hosts officer installation as Vera Atkins becomes president. A.J. Murray praises tenant farmers who terrace land, urging partnership with landlords and wider soil conservation.
Steep Hollow residents report a rainy week hindering farm work. Mrs J E Bullock is sick while Emma Ruth Tobias and Cris Bullock visit from Huntsville. Local events include a home entertainment, Sunday school lessons, and B Y P U reorganizing with plans for a large crowd March 6 preaching at the Methodist church.
King's Highway society notes a weekend of visits with Mr. and Mrs. J P Gilpin of Kurten and Miss Lillie Belle Gilpin of Bryan, plus Morgan Kinney of Bryan. Ed Skuba visits Henry Milberge. A Forty-Two party at Joe Novosad’s includes Helen Milberger and others. A weenie roast at Leonard McDonald’s pasture closes the week with social gatherings and family visits.
Millican March 3. A writer ponders what defines a real American amid prohibition debates. She questions bootlegger laws versus malt extract sales, wonders if home brew will rise, and notes local health and family updates including Mrs Emma Williams improving and two ill children in the Seely family.
Irene Furman of College ties home folks last week while Come Station spent Sunday at home. G B Cory and family return to Cawthon after a week's illness at Mrs J W Burrows home. F H Pool finishes planting corn, a robust farmer never without corn in his crib. Poultry raisers doubt the Johnson strain eggs at 15 cents a dozen amid hatchery overstock. Miss Louie Dixon of Goose Creek visits the Dixons.
On Washington's birthday Kurten residents met at Old Tryon cemetery for a working dinner and a social hour. A cemetery association was organized with James Lang president E R Lloyd business manager M B Easters Mrs W T Kelley secretary treasurer and J E Hensarling of Bryan Will Riley of Reliance. The group collected a neat sum and expect further contributions. Local gatherings included visits from Edge Rye Bryan and Waco residents and basketball results: Kurten girls beat Kurten 13 12 and junior boys defeated Reliance 19 5.
Rev and Mrs Roy S Hollo returned from a visit with friends in Waco. Rev Hollo preached at Columbus Street Baptist Church in Waco on Sunday morning and evening.
Frank Bukowski aged 80 years six months died Sunday at his home six miles south of Bryan after months of illness. Born in Poland in 1886 he settled in Brazos County and lived there 40 years as a farmer. Funeral from his home Monday at 9 20 and St Joseph Catholic Church Bryan at 10 conducted by Rev J B Gliessner. Burial in Mount Cavalry Cemetery. Pallbearers named Frank Mateus Henry Goryzycky Frank Borak Jim Powers Frank Braczyk Frank Zubik. He leaves six sons and four daughters. Stein Kurten John Joe Frank Mike Will all of Bryan. Mrs P M Nemec West Texas. and Misses Julia Rosa Lizzie at home.
The First Baptist Senior Y P U held a Sunday evening program at Reliance Baptist church invited by Miss Essie Shealey. About fifty members traveled by car, with W. C. Ruditi presiding and Miss Inez Etheridge leading devotions.
The Bi-District tournament progresses toward a Saturday morning continuation and semi finals at the College Campus hosted by A M College for the first time. About 150 players will participate as sixteen teams vie for the State crown, including Cisco Athens Carlton Alpine Shiner and others with officials Ziggy Sears and L Boggess directing. Roy B. Henderson notes 1024 basketball teams enrolled nationwide.
Minnye Cahill hill starred in a two murder drama drawing mixed元 audience reactions. Charles Edge impressed in home talent scenes while Raymond Withers led the household presence. Mrs Paul Stevens Mary Eastwood and Miss Emma Mae Robertson Helen ONeill received praise for strong performances.
Bryan visitors attended a Reliance community club meeting Saturday night. Prof. J. B. Barnett presided. Sam E. Eberstadt spoke on Co Operation and Carl Wipprecht discussed Dairying. Mrs. R. L. Jones thanked the Chamber of Commerce for rural community support. Readings followed by several contributors.
Mrs R H Newland and family residing in Dallas write Bryan friends they are delighted with their new home and surroundings.
Noonday ceremony marks start of a new 50 090 dollar Saint Anthony's Catholic church on West 30th street. Attendants include Rev B Bravi Rev P Litwora Rev J B Gliessner Rev Scherz of Planteryville. ground broken by pastor Rev B Brain and parishioners. Architect Sullivan Houston. builder O Martinsen Bryan. Groundwork begins as weather allows.
The Lawrence Grocery Company of Bryan which has run a Hearne branch for ten years purchased the stock and building of the Robert McLane Wholesale Grocery Co. of Hearne and merged it with its Hearne operation. R. R. Cole manages the Hearne store and A. W. Klement is traveling sales manager.
The Texas Senate approved an emergency appropriation of about 1.154 million dollars for state departments and institutions. It includes 300 thousand dollars for new dormitories at Texas A&M College. The House also passed the bill and awaits Governor Moody's signature to become law.
Mr and Mrs S R Simpson of Dallas visit their mother Mrs Leona Simpson in Bryan. Mr Simpson works for Pathe News Reel and is filming Bryan and College for national distribution. He formerly managed the Palace Theatre and moved to Houston four years ago. He has been in his current business about a year and remains tied to Bryan despite the distance.
Tryon Cemetery Association formed with directors James Lang E R Lloyd W J Riley T A Cloud J E Hensarling M B Easters and Mrs W T Kelly. Officers elected James Lang president Mrs James Lang secretary and RE Lloyd business manager. The board mails letters to loved ones asking voluntary contributions for cleaning and fencing the cemetery.
Radio listeners heard Madison Hall, popular Bryan schools superintendent, guest in a Dallas Baker Hotel studio. Hall attends the National Educational Association meeting and keeps Bryan schools informed and abreast with the times.
W G McGregor remains ill at his Union Hill home and J W Mauldin's son is sick with flu. Mrs J H Carroll also ill at College home. Rema Gandy Vera Payne attended the funeral of James Dade at Wellborn. Reverend J W Handy will preach next Sunday March 6 urging members and friends to attend.
Mr and Mrs Cliff Martin and family now occupy the Felker residence on East 27th Street, marking a new home for the household.
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