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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1928
Page
2
Fragmentary notice lists advertising representative details for Bayann Weekly Eagle and Texas Daily in Dallas and surrounding counties. Mentions rates for daily, weekly, and yearly ads with unclear figures and locations.
Cooperatives led by American Cotton Growers Exchange founder C. Q. Moser claim 300000 farmers served with 100 million dollars in annual business and 739 million in yearly credit. Chicago mayor William Thompson faces a 250000 libel suit from William McAndrew, school superintendent. Charles Hilles hints Calvin Coolidge should be drafted to run again, amid Republican leadership favoring Coolidge as likely next president.
Miss Marjorie Ahrenbeck of Navasota will assume the editor ship of the Hempstead News, a New Orleans? No, from S W Adams. She is a SMA graduate with Navasota Examiner experience and aims to prove women can succeed in business. A New York socialite Barbara Mondell, reputedly worth 15 million, marries a Colorado Springs cowboy. She said she preferred rugged Westerners to Easterners and the drab harness shop romance over glamour. Texas Democrats reject a woman on the executive committee and undecided delegation to Houston. Moody endorsement is declined. Representative Wainwright notes tourists favor sailor-free liners, though shipowners will push liquor. Throckmorton County sees its first locomotive whistle as West Texas grows. Texas lacks a license law for drivers, Dallas News notes.
Texas extension workers urge Brazos County and other counties to breed pure blood cattle and remove scrub sires. They cite nationwide examples and call Congress to fund 6 million dollars to eradicate pink boll worm, arguing cotton safeguards national welfare and disaster avoidance.
The Senate agriculture committee approves a bill to prohibit sale of cotton and grain in future markets. Critics say futures markets are essential for year round crop commerce, though no better substitute has been offered.
The charges accuse Anderson Clayton Company of Houston and George McFadden of Philadelphia of attempting to manipulate the New York Cotton Exchange. The editorial argues such conduct would harm producers and warrants severe penalties and loss of business rights.
The author argues abuse of privilege by dodging jury duty or witness service harms justice. Citing low conviction rates, the piece urges readers to maintain a clear record as jurors and voters to uphold the legal system and avoid enabling a mockery of law.
Sixteen members of the War, Scott Chapter of D A R met at the regent Mrs W S Howell's home Friday March 2. They adopted a tentative budget and decided to pay an initial installment on the Memorial Continental Hall chair inscribed Wm Scott Chapter Chair Mrs Mary Fields Taliaferro Organizer.
The article notes progress in eradicating the pink bot worm with a non cotton zone plan. Used at Hearne years ago, the plan bans cotton for a period and farmers are reimbursed by the federal government. Other regulatory methods have failed.
The State-wide clean-up week will be observed in Bryan the first week in April according to City Manager J Bryan Miller. During that week the city will add extra equipment to assist the public in making the week a success. The entire citizenship is requested to cooperate in this State wide campaign with the view of making Bryan one of the cleanest looking cities in Texas.
Bryan high school auditorium hosted Friday finals for declamation extemporaneous speaking and debate. Winners go on to the county meet of the Interscholastic League with top honors: delcama tion winners include Louise Dyer Wayne Durham Tola Barron Joe White Mittie Louise Ross Mil ton Maloney. extemp winners Ann Bentley Louise Dyer Jesse Merle Henry. debate winners Lelia Law Davis Ruth Wilcox with Davis top overall.
Corn for colored club boys has arrived and may be obtained at Hiensarling's Feed Store. Price is $2.75 per bushel. Four varieties offered: White Dent, Yellow Dent, Sure Cropper, and Strawberry. Corn must be obtained at once. Signed L A Nash.
The sign of the zodiac represented by the crab is Cancer. This name marks the fourth sign in the zodiac and is linked to traits of emotion and intuition. The symbol resembles a crab's claw and appears in horoscopes and astrology readings.
Waco March 3. After a Texas railroad commission hearing, through bus service from Fort Worth and Dallas to Houston will add Waco stop overs. Mark Marshal ordered connecting service between South Texas Coaches Houston Bryan and Day Line Waco Bryan, with Southland line Fort Worth Dallas Waco San Antonio linking to Waco Bryan.
Alvin Owsley a candidate for the United States Senate from Texas has had a long public career centered in this state. Born June 11 1888 in Denton he rose from dairy work to law and public service including Texas House of Representatives, district attorney, U S Army officer, and national commander of the American Legion.
A former 4-H Club girl living in a nonclub community asks to remain a lone member and visit the home demonstration agent on Saturdays for help. She earned an excellent record in her first year and, despite handicaps, aims to improve further while living up to the club motto.
Mrs Gruissla Jane Wilson 57 years 11 months 13 days died Saturday March 3 1928 at the family home six miles east of Bryan in Rock Prairie Funeral at Steep Hollow Baptist Church Sunday 3 PM conducted by Rev M Byrom pastor of Rock Prairie Baptist Church. Survived by husband A F Wilson three sons two step sons two daughters and listed in Brazos County with relatives in Corsi ana Katy Navasota Bryan Fort Bend County former Fort Bend residents. Funeral directors McCulloch Dansby of Bryan coordinate arrangements.
Perry Bros. receive a building permit to perform about 1000 dollars of repairs on their new building owned by W. R. Thomas. J. O. Moore leads the improvement project on the site.
Infant Mary James daughter of Mr and Mrs Meredith James of Houston died Monday night March 5 at the family home in Houston. Her funeral was held at Bryan on the H and T C line, interment in Bryan city cemetery conducted by Rev R S Marshall of First Methodist.
The Mineral Wells Chamber of Commerce invites all Texas Press Association members to hold their 1929 annual meeting in Mineral Wells. They promote the city’s new resort amenities including two hotels, a $250 000 sanitarium, and claim the area as an all year health and recreation destination that could attract national tourists.
The jail in North Zulch Madison county fifty miles northwest of Huntsville was destroyed by fire Thursday night. The building was empty and believed set from outside. Bloodhounds from the Huntsville penitentiary were brought to the scene.
Distinguished Star officers led by Mrs Lulu LeFan and Mrs Elizabeth Stedman arrived in Bryan to conduct the Eastern Star School of Instruction in cooperation with Bryan Chapter 222. A noon luncheon at College Avenue Baptist Church honors the grand officers and visiting members.
Ernest Calloway of Mumford, college student at Allen Academy Bryan, earned seven A s while supporting himself with four hours of work daily. The Mumford School principal D L Turner notes his head of class ranking, band membership, and dedication to school and community activities.
At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Opersteny on West 26th Street a shower celebrated Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Opersteny whose home burned about a week ago. Hostesses were Mrs. Charles Opersteny Mrs. Luke Partonella and Mrs. Ole Martinsen. About fifty guests attended.
The first annual session of the South Central Texas Sunday School and B Y P U convention will convene at the First Baptist church of Cameron on March 20 and 21. The district includes Austin Brazos-Creath Bell Burnett Llano Lam passes Burleson-Lee Milam Robertson San Saba and Williamson. Bryan and College Baptists will participate. Roy Hollomen delivers the welcome address March 20 with R L Brown of College Station speaking in the afternoon and R E Day leading the evening devotion and music by the A and M quartet. The Wednesday morning junior conference on Sunday School work is led by Mrs Horace Dansby.
The eastern division of the Texas Band Teachers contest will be held in Greenville May 8 in connection with the East Texas Chamber of Commerce convention. Major E A Lightfoot announces the event and Allen Academy band director serves as secretary of the state organization. Two hundred eighteen East Texas bands including Dallas and Waco are eligible.
A perch is defined as five and one half yards in length. This unit equals fifteen feet and is used in land measurement.
The adult B Y P U of College Station gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Ayers home with 16 members completing the study course and to receive diplomas. A substitute quiz leader was appointed due to illness and March programs were announced. A social hour with reading, riddles, and games followed, refreshments included ice cream and embossed cakes. Attendees listed include Mr. and Mrs. Ayres and multiple local families.
Speakers Sen. W S Barron and Hon L Law Henderson addressed Bryan Texas Woman's Club at Carnegie Library on Wednesday February 29 at 3 p m. Miss Lola Blair discussed training and care of children while McNary Haugen debate capped the program led by Miss Margaret Grant and student performers from Bryan High School.
Mrs. Elbert Clark Tucker announces the marriage of daughter Mary Virginia to John Edward Orr on Saturday February 25 1928 at the Presbyterian church study in Navasota Rev S R Guthrie officiating The bride a Bryan High School 1926 graduate and A and M College registrar stenographer The groom son of Mrs L P Orr Port Arthur a Waco High School 1924 graduate and senior mechanical engineering student at A and M College
A College Station PTA meeting reviewed the district convention program for April 11, 12 and 18 in Bryan and College Station. Officers were nominated by a committee of past presidents, and a legislative study group was formed for education laws.
Mrs Will Jones, San Saba, reports 90 dozen eggs sold in one week from 350 hens averaging 150 eggs daily. The flock consists of White Leghorn chickens.
The Honey Grove Chamber of Commerce launches a campaign to plant 2,000 pecan trees this spring, aiming to boost local agriculture and tree coverage in the community.
The Presidents Club of Bryan gathered at Ten Oaks on Allen Academy hill for a February 29 luncheon hosted by Mrs. R. O. Allen. The delightfully arranged four course buffet featured iris decorations and violet accents with guests including Mrs. J. F. Astin, Mrs. Sims, and Mrs. Phillips of Iowa. March 29 is set for the next club gathering hosted by Mrs. Albert Buchanan.
The Lawrence Motor Car Company has opened a beautiful show room to advertise Nash and LaSalle automobiles. Interior improvements include attractive floor coverings and other enhancements.
In Brazos county the district court clock lags behind justice with the room clock at 1 44 behind. A witness quip claims every fabrication makes the clock falter a second. The courthouse cupola clock runs with three faces showing the same time, a rare efficiency.
Mr and Mrs J H White who ran the Hotel Bryan dining room last night completed a purchase of Long's Cafe from Mr and Mrs W R Fairman and Charles McNeill. The new owners take over today and will run a modern cafe offering short orders and regular meals.
The jury commissioners list the petit jurors for the fifth week of the February term of district court. J. H. Beard Wilson Bradley W. J. Clandy de Ly Cobb MH. N. Coch ran D. P. Dansby W. H. Darrow Ross Dean Jim M. Dunn Jr. J. N. Dulaney C. L. Eden M. F. Dansby J. W. Hall W. K. Gibbs E B Elliott P. G. Gale Frank Conrad John Barnes C. R. Presnal J. M. Carroll J. R. Fickey Roland Huds peth J. W. Hix C. R. L. Jones Weldon Jones Frank Trenticoste J. E. Turek B. N. Francis Steve Regmund C. G. Wetter Lynn Sample E. E. Yeager Frank Zubr ic Gus Schultz.
The College Episcopal church has bought two lots near Aggieland Pharmacy to construct a church parish house and rectory within a year. Rev. W. Daup says plans are being drawn and funds have been appropriated by the State Episcopal churches for the project.
Weather during the past week was warmer than usual with daily highs around 40 to 96 and lows near 40 to 53 degrees. Statistics from A and M College list Monday through Saturday values ending with high 87 and low 53, noting overall warmer conditions for the period.
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