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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1935
Page
6
Residents and visitors mingle across Bryan today with plenty of travel and relatives. Harry E. Peverley and D L Pincus Inc arrived as guests of the Peverley family while James P Jones and others from Houston and Wellborn were seen in town.
The City Development committee of the Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce promoted Bryan as a residence and business hub. They funded ads in local outlets, reconditioned two highway signs, donated medals for Allen Academy contests, financed postage for academy materials, decorated the chamber booth at the Legion Fair, and organized spring and fall city-wide cleanups. This outreach aimed to boost Bryan’s image and growth for all citizens.
At Stephen F. Austin High School about 51 seniors are on track to receive diplomas in May if their second semester averages stay satisfactory. An additional 16 names may be added after making up deficiencies and improving grades. Names listed include Arthur Anderson, Bill Antone, Lydaceil Autrey, Marie Barnett, Genevieve Barron, Marie Benson, Ennis Canady, John Carrington, John Delameter, Sara Lee Durham and many others.
Beaumont attorney James H. Pipkin was chosen president of the Texas Young Men's conference at its final session. Dallas was picked as the 1986 convention city. Other officers named include C. F. Weekly, Buddy Lyons, Geo. Merrill, Cooper Watters, and Reginald Newton.
A. C. Mick of Sago Wharton county escaped serious injury after his car slid on wet pavement and struck the rail of a concrete bin south of College. The vehicle was nearly a total loss and Mick suffered a badly bruised hand.
Funeral services for Prof W H Thomas 55 longtime Texas A and M English Department member and former tennis coach were conducted in Marlin with attendees from Bryan and Marlin. Born 1880 Winchester Fay County he studied at Austin College UT Columbia and began teaching at Texas A and M in 1906 rising to full professor in 1921. He died Sunday after three weeks in a Bryan hospital from coronary occlusion. He is survived by his wife Willie Davis of Reagan and brother Gates Thomas of San Marcos. Pallbearers included Dr George Summey Jr and others from Dallas and the college communities.
C. H. Smith was found guilty on three forgery charges and passing a forged instrument and received two years on two counts and five years on the third to run concurrently. Leonard Daniels was guilty of felony theft with a five year sentence that was suspended on good behavior. Smith is to be taken to Huntsville by the sheriff soon.
Mrs. Lee Davis of Waco heads the Robert E Lee Memorial Foundation fund committee with Mrs. Albert Buchanan of Bryan aiding in recruiting participants for the week long Pilgrimage motor trip from March 31 to April 7. The journey visits gardens plantations and historic sites in the Old South, including private estates and notable mansions.
Two thousand five hundred lay men are expected to attend the State Baptist Laymen's Conference in Dallas March 7 and 8. The gathering aims to mobilize Texas Baptist lay members in statewide, southwide, and world-wide evangelistic and missionary work. Texas has 3,153 Baptist churches with about 165,000 lay members.
Arrangements are made for a Flower Sale in Bryan on Saturday to aid the American Brotherhood for the Blind. The group has for 15 years published Braille volumes and distributed them free to schools and libraries, while also assisting the blind in personal ways. Flowers, crafted by blind workers, will be sold at homes and on streets for donations. Five prizes and movie passes will reward top fundraisers.
The Story Hour for Bryan children started Saturday from 2 to 3 pm with Miss Rogers and assisting volunteers, drawing 40 listeners. Mrs. F L Thomas will lead next Saturday at 2 pm, inviting all children to attend. Rearden Conner’s Shake Hands With the Devil was donated to the library by Mrs. Thomas.
The 34th annual Fourth District meeting of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs will take place in Port Arthur on April 16 17 and 18 and will be dedicated to Mrs Pattie Sims of Bryan and Mrs Henry B Fall of Houston life members of the board The Vaughan Hotel in Port Arthur was chosen as headquarters The Port Arthur club is led by President Mrs John R Adams with Mrs Charles H Comfort as general chairman and Mrs Charles M McNiell and Mrs BE Ephlin as press and publicity chairman and secretary respectively
The official seal of the Confederate State of Texas is affixed to a 1865 power of attorney in the possession of Mrs. Alfred B. Cogdell of Itasca a few days before General Lee surrendered at Appomattox.
Rainfall in Bryan measured 1.9 inches from Sunday night into Monday morning, according to local weather observers.
The Workers Class of the College Avenue Baptist Sunday School will hold an oyster supper Friday at 7:50 PM at the church. W. S. Barron leads the class, which meets instead of the Thursday business session. Attendance has grown, with a new record set last Sunday.
In a column the Bryan youth groups urge city leaders to fund an auditorium gym to serve as a community center and arena for basketball and playground sports. They note worn facilities in Sue Haswell Park and appeal for PWA funds to provide a proper space for the town’s young people.
Nelson Fuller argues the city should prioritize youth needs in recreation, favoring basketball and baseball facilities over other sports. He favors a new city commission elected in April with vision for youth programs and long term city improvements like incinerators and roads.
Residents of Brazos County were summoned for the fifth week of district court petit jury service. Names listed include Robi Greer, B F Harrington, J M Adkins, Ross Bond, Y N Colson, H R Covington, Joe A Catalina, Rodger Collette, Frank Degelia, J L Holligan, Aubrey Jones, C N Jones, Chas Brock Schmidt, J T Cloud, A T Dut firth, P J Endler, E M Francis, R L Hudspeth, Joe T Locke, Luther Holland, Fritz Kindt, A D Kopecky, J M Cahill, J M Cunningham, Chas Gardner, R H Mahle, J A Merka, G L Hurst, Geo Chance, J T Closs Jr, R C Cloud, John Collette, J H Beard, C S Beckwith, R Bosque, Frank Boriskie.
Fat Stock show at College last Wednesday drew vocational students Bryan businessmen and farmers. Malaria survey prospects for the county were reported bright. First Trades Day set for Monday faced rain but drew farmers. Duchess of Bryan to join Cotton Pageant court on April 5. Sales tax discussed but no action. East Texas Chamber of Commerce birthday event at Huntsville March 7 includes barbecue and dance at the Armory. Directors present included S. M. Brown and I. Maniloff.
A terse listing presents several classic cars from 1928 to 1932. Models include Ford roadsters sedans coupes and touring cars, plus a 1929 Hudson roadster and a 1930 International truck.
A readable fragment lists individuals including E. R. Brown J. Bryant Cane Way Charles H. Edge Mani loff Dr. EB Reynolds Mrs. Lee J. Rountree Daniel Russell James Sullivan Col. CG C Todd, indicating a local directory or roster entry. The incomplete text shows a mix of titles and surnames suggesting a community listing or biographical note.
A heavy rain Monday morning. Rev J J Pipkin of Bryan preached Sunday at 11. A crowd attended. Lester Moore of Dallas visited his parents here weekend. Louis Terrell Corgey spent weekend in Bryan with the Ray family. Chas Payne family welcomed a son Chas Eddy Friday night at Wilkerson Memorial Clinic. mother and baby doing well. Mrs Fred Walker improving after flu. Vera Wilson hosted a youth party last Saturday. large crowd. Mrs J T Cross visiting in Bryan with daughter Cora Thurman. Joe Opersteny attended Catholic services Sunday. C W Schultz and family visited H M Free and family Sunday. Freda Iola Schultz Edna Murphy visited Ivey Inez Broadus Sunday. Jodie Murphy visiting her ill mother. Annie Wymola with Chas E Payne family last Wednesday. Luther Boyd and relatives spent Sunday here. J D Sanders visited relatives Sunday. Otto Murphy and family spent Sunday with Fred Walker family. Geraldine Rosier of Houston visiting relatives. Carson Lawson Normangee spent Monday night and Tuesday with H M Free family.
S. M. Brown Mills, public schools manager, chaired the Texas delegation inviting for the 1936 Texas Centennial year convention. Houston Mayor Oscar Holcomb and committee members accompanied the group, hoping Houston will host after visits with national leaders in Washington.
The Farm Administration announced state allotments under the Bankhead cot ton act for 1935. Texas receives 3 406 117 bales on a 500 pound gross weight basis, part of the 10 983 264 bale national quota and $130 000 000 in rental and benefit payments. Other states listed include Illinois Kansas Kentucky Oklahoma California Missouri.
Postmaster Charles Myers reports strong demand for baby bonds in Bryan. Sales opened Friday totaling 3412.50, with potential proceeds near 15000 had the right denominations been available. A new supply will be sourced next week to raise future sales.
Melvin Cross and J Lark King pleaded guilty to stealing four fryers in district court. Judge W C Davis sentenced each to 30 days in jail.
State service officers Betts and two assistants in Austin Dallas and San Antonio offer to advise and assist veterans widows orphans with United States government claims. Betts notes the office created in 1927 serves all honorably discharged veterans including World War and peace-time service and earlier conflicts.
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