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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1926
Page
4
A week of March 1 to March 7 shows a mean maximum around 65 degrees with little daily variation. Mean minimum near 47 degrees, total weekly rainfall 1.38 inches on the standard gauge, with Bryan recording 1.90 inches.
Both Bryan Fire Department companies met at the station for regular monthly business. Company No. 1 elected I. E. Warren president Jno Stasny vice president Oscar Gregg secretary Jno Wittman treasurer Chas Griesser foreman Ray Pippin assistant foreman H J Berger driver Sam Noto assistant driver. Company No. 2 elected W B Saunders president Henry Buchanan vice president T G Jenkins secretary treasurer Jno O Connor foreman W A Seibert driver.
L. F. Mangus reports a hawk seen across the river that was killed Saturday. The bird measured four feet six inches from tip to tip and became a notable figure around Mangus's home due to feasting on the young chickens and turkeys.
The Edge Blue Ribbon Forty, boys and girls agricultural club, won the $12.50 first place bi monthly Howell prize over seven other clubs in Brazos County, beating Harvey which took second and $7.50. County Agent C L Beason and Mr Howell announced the results after a visit to Harvey on Tuesday.
Prof. T. J. Conway formerly head of the poultry department at A. and M. College of Texas writes Bryan friends from Los Angeles California. He says the climate there sometimes resembles Brazos county and at times is less attractive. Conway is district manager for Buckeye Incubator Company with offices at 1856 South Bonnie Erie Street Los Angeles California.
A W Emmel topped the Bryan Gun Club first shoot with 15 of 50 targets, followed by F L Cavitt at 44 of 50 and E W Thompson at 89 of 50. Emmel also won the handicap with 21 of 25 as high winds affected scores. The club meets every other Tuesday with the next shoot set for March 28 at 4 o clock. all are invited.
A week of welcome rain cooled Boone Prairie. Reports note visits by Lois Milner of Houston and other relatives across nearby towns. The West Boone Church of Christ shows progress with electric lights and improvements. The Will Merryman funeral gathers relatives after his Beck Prairie death.
The Harvey area reports slow rain over several days easing plowing delays yet turning roads muddy. Mrs. Reece Latrick left for Dallas after visiting her Davidson relatives. Mrs. J. C. Davidson found a goose-egg sized egg, shell fragile from handling. Gardens improve but Dr. J. C. Davidson remains ill with capillary bronchitis.
The regular March meeting of the men of the First Presbyterian Church discussed tithing and related financial duties. Attendees reviewed pledges and the church’s budget needs.
A church meeting held in the annex discussed the new ten thousand dollar budget for the fiscal year starting April 1 and outlined plans to organize a member campaign. Seven team captains were appointed to assign members and secure pledges, with new faces noted among attendees despite poor weather and illness among families.
A list of new car registrations for Brazos County recorded by County Tax Collector J. Marion Ferguson. Names and hometowns span Bryan College Station Hearne Navasota Waco Dallas Dallas Hillsboro and Galveston with multiple Bryan and College Station entries.
The Reliance B Y P U course opened last night with Rev J J Pipkin and daughter Lyda Belle as trainers. Thirty four members enrolled. Visitors from College Station and local families stopped by over the weekend. A cemetery cleanup at Reliance improved the grounds and sparked talk of a fence and oak removals. Next Sunday guests welcome for church services, fine singing, and sermons.
Mrs Paul Stevens returned from Dallas where she studied the Little Theatre movement to improve the Bryan Little Theatre. She conferred with managers of similar groups, gathering ideas and methods from Dallas and other cities. Walter Armstrong of Tabor was in Bryan on Tuesday on business.
The Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce agricultural committee led by J Webb Howell outlines a broad program to reform farming in Brazos county. It includes prizes for feed crop and cotton planting, terracing, a poultry show, boys and girls club work, canning and preserving, and community progress initiatives.
Brazos Baptist Association adopts a permanent plan for monthly workers meetings at College Station with Rev R L Brown as chair. The article lists extensive prize payouts for agriculture, canning, poultry, and community progress, urging broad county participation and display in schools and homes.
Announcements list candidates for county offices including Treasurer Mrs Mattie Hall and Roy Montgomery, Judge H O Ferguson, Tax Assessor Clyde F Goen and Julius M Barron, Tax Collector J M Ferguson, County Superintendent D J McDonald, and J W McCrary Jr.
A College Station Baptist gathering featured Rev Day on missions among Mexicans and others, a duet by Cadets Muzzy and Ward, and talks by Mrs McSwain and Rev Holloman. Luncheon praised by all, with extensive thanks to College Station Church hosts. The afternoon included association meetings and a roll call of attendees from College, Bryan First, and College Avenue churches.
Misses Emma Sorter Cecil Dann Eugenia Suber and others from Bethel Cottonwood Reliance Kurten Edge Minter Springs Mex cian Mission are listed with several Rev. W L Thompson and Rev William Ibarra among names. Community figures such as Mrs W C Hill and J L Sample appear in the roster.
Kurten report lists Bryan visitors including Robert Persons, Herman Hender, Robert Buchanan, and Frank Edson. Frances Fridel returns from Tyler business college. Families and teachers visit clan events. plans for a post on Saturday night call meeting. Aline Yeager and Rahnold Lenz celebrate a birthday.
The jury panel for the sixth week of district court is announced to begin on Monday morning March 15. It includes E. J. Fountain M. B. Broach R. L. Davidson E. H. Mc Culloch W. T. Conaway and other named jurors such as Joe M. Bond Will Garner and J. F. Ettle.
Local Granger shop at 304 W. Ramsey in Fort Worth advertises a service to provide fifteen certificates in exchange for a stamped embroidery piece. The ad guarantees money back if not satisfied.
Miss Mary Locke, president of the Tabor Welfare Club, visited Bryan Tuesday morning to handle business for the upcoming community club meeting on Friday night and the dinner the Tabor ladies will prepare.
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