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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1927
Page
4
Bryan Weekly Eagle notes Texas legislature considering adopting a state song for the state bird. The piece reflects on public sentiment and urges civic involvement while touching on local business and civic concerns.
Mexico experiences a several day quiet spell raising hopes it signals stability. Observers warn the lull could be a prelude to renewed tensions as leaders brace for possible forthcoming developments.
The First Baptist church members have sparked community admiration with their steady subscriptions to the church fund. A donor giving freely is seen as showing sincere religion.
The Bryan building program signals business growth with two churches under construction a third starting soon and several fine homes planned. A big crop promises Brazos will rebound and stay strong.
The piece notes a shift from rail travel to automobiles, with roads filled by pedestrians awaiting rides while freight trains attract far fewer tramps. It suggests railroads may envy the growing popularity of cars.
Former alien property custodian Thomas Miller is convicted of conspiracy, marking an unusual federal official’s verdict as the courts review recent records amid a shift from crime waves to a courtroom surge.
In Dallas educators voiced support for a federal department of education arguing benefits to schools outweigh state rights concerns. The piece notes opposition among Southerners and reflects on salaries for professors and football coaches, explaining factors behind current pay disparities.
A commencement speaker theme traces a man who started as a news boy and rose to president of an oil company. The announcement, reported yesterday, emphasizes the value of preparation and education for reaching top corporate ranks.
The Houston Post-Dispatch hails the Presidents veto of the McNary-Haugen bill and forecasts a future farm relief law. It questions Coolidge and Yoakum's stance, cites Dr. W B Bizzell on The Green Rising, and calls for science driven acreage, credit use, and better market balance to aid farmers.
Ed Payne aged 61 died Thursday at his son Johns home on College Road two miles south of Bryan after a year of illness. The funeral was held at House Cemetery in Edge with Rev J J Tatum officiating. He was born in Brazos County and survived by his wife a mother two sons two daughters a sister and three brothers all named in the notice.
The Woman's Club of Reliance elected Miss Essie Shealy president, Bessie Crenshaw vice president and reporter, and Mrs. George Jones secretary. Miss Abbie Sevier highlighted Chamber of Commerce prizes for Brazos county and urged participation, plus shared a canning budget stressing fruit and vegetable preservation. The group planned a larger next meeting attendance.
Local oil leader Cliff Harris says Harris Well No 2 at Bryan Junction ten miles away will be spudded within a week. Contracts are in place for three more wells to be deep tests, each planned to reach about 3500 feet.
Dora Conrad and family express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness and flowers shown at the death and funeral of Anton Conrad.
The En dowment Board of the Bryan Cemetery Association held its annual meeting at the Carnegie Library with Mayor Tyler Haswell, Geo A Adams, Mrs Mary Carr, Mrs John E Astin and City Manager J Bryan Miller present. The minutes showed 12 permanent Endowment members since formation, funding $1900 invested in City of Bryan bonds. New members include Mrs E Moore of North Carolina, A L Ballard of San Antonio, Maude Wilcox Leigh of Nava nota, Mrs J M Gordon of Bryan, each with donated lots and amounts. The fund now totals $7500 with J W English endowment, aiming for $10000 in 1927.
Tom Daly was elected Grand Knight to succeed J W Hendricks who moved to Houston at the Knights of Columbus lodge meeting last night John Fickey presided The lodge voted a 60 dollar contribution for playground equipment at the Sue Haswell Memorial Park and 10 dollars monthly for park upkeep through January 1 The 60 dollar gift will fund a merry go round
Mrs. Goree Neeley of Wellborn, a member of the Brazos County Health Committee, visited Bryan for the regular monthly committee meeting held at the county health nurse office in the courthouse.
Physicians and druggists now recommend Calotabs to break up a cold overnight or cut short grippe influenza sore throat or tonsillitis. One or two Calotabs at bed time with water purges the system overnight and leaves no salts or nausea. The next morning the cold vanishes and appetite returns. a family package with directions costs 35 cents at any drug store.
Rev R E Day says Bryan will host a significant revival at First Baptist Church starting Sunday March 13. The Charles Forbes Taylor evangelistic party from Pasadena Calif will conduct the meeting with Charles Taylor Jr preaching and Laurie Taylor on piano.
Miss Inez Moore and J H Stockton unite in marriage at the Moore home with Rev J C Thomson presiding. The couple, attended by family, plan to reside in Tabor until school ends, then move to Bryan, with both possessing local teaching and A M College ties.
Blue Star Soap and Blue Star Remedy claim to heal eczema tetter cracked hands poison oak ri worm sore blistered feet sunburns and skin sores. Product lines include soap priced 25c jar options and remedies at 60c and 1.00 per jar. Manufactured by Star Products Co Cameron Texas. ROMAN and VICK.
The high court held Texas cannot bar voters from primaries based on color. The ruling voids Texas law prohibiting Negroes from Democratic Primaries and affirms equal rights under the Constitution. Remarks cite Mrs. Percy V. Pennybacker and Major W. G. Martin praising Dallas convention organization.
Roy B. Henderson director of Interscholastic League praised Bryan firms for backing the basketball tournament as shown in copies of Thursday and Friday Bryan Daily Eagle featuring a page advertisement.
Henderson says residents want copies of papers to show officials in Austin including L Theo Bellmont. He notes pride and loyalty to A and M College in Bryan and College Station.
The best speech delivered at the convention of educators was praised by attendees as a standout moment. A female speaker captivated the audience with clear ideas and persuasive delivery on teaching methods and school improvement.
W. H. Buchanan of Kurten spent Sunday in Bryan and attended the last day service at the old First Baptist church.
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