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Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1932

Page

5

Funeral Service For J. H. Webb Is Held on Tuesday

James Hadley Webb a Bryan resident since 1870 died at his home on College Avenue after months of illness. He co founded a Bryan mercantile firm in 1882 and served as a civic leader and church member. The funeral is Tuesday at 3 pm from his home with Rev. Ed J. Harris officiating and Bryan merchants will close at 3 pm in his honor.

James H. Webb College Avenue Bryan City Ed J. Harris Methodist Church Mr. Webb Bryan James Hadley Webb John Hadley Webb Jad. H. Webb Birmingham Ala Ben Calhoun T. Burns Meredith James Houston J. Earl Porter Caldwell Will Sangster Navasota PD. D Fastham Waxahache John H. Webb R. S. Webb S. J. Howell Webe Webb First Methodist Church of Brazos County Emma Oliver Webb and Twouighters John Sharpe Wil Jr Yazoo City Miss J. Allen Myers, Jr Bingham Ed 4 Harris First Methodist Church City Cemetery R. J. Roberts W. E. Astin W. R. Thom Dale Weddington Tom Auber Spell Charles Myers J. m Myers M. W. Sims BE. H. ‘Astin H. ©. Boatwright J. Seth Pecine Hal Saunders J. B. Bagley Walter Wipprecht Charles Puryear Charles S. Gainer D. Mike Tyler Haswell J. Fountain John F. Ettle M. L. Parker George Chance B. A. Sims C. M. Bethany C. E. Jenkins E. J. Jenkins John W. Black W. K. Gibbs Oak McKenzie T. A. Adams A. Ashworth N. B. Allen J. H. Beard Wilson Bradley R. Bryant W. Crenshaw E. W. Crenshaw Jr W. H. Cole John S. Caldwell H. N. Cochran R. M. Dansby H. T. Downard R. JC. Franks E. P. Humbert J. W. Hall W. H. Lawrence

Complete Cold Remedy: Internal Liquids Tablets and Salve

A historical note describes a combined treatment for colds using internal liquids or tablets and an external salve. It emphasizes a speedy, complete remedy approach with emphasis on internal administration and topical application for symptom relief.

Plan Conference At Prairie View Last This Week

Prairie View Texas hosts the third annual state conference on negro education with L W Rogers presiding. Principal W R Banks and Dr E B Evans chair local committee as over 1000 educators are invited to attend at Prairie View State Normal and Industrial College Friday.

Prairie View Texas Prairie View State Normal and Industrial College L. W. Rogers Austin W. R. Banks E. B. Evans

Stephen F. Austin Girls Basketball Team Earns State Tournament Nod

The IStephen F. Austin high school girls basketball team received recognition for a strong season and was invited to the state girls tournament at Celeste. Superintendent H. L. Durham notes travel is unlikely, though the honor pleases players and officials.

Istephen F. Austin High School Celeste H. L. Durham

Intend to Marry Notice Filed in Robertson County

Louis Sharp and Rachel Johnson both of Robertson county filed notice of intention to marry with County Clerk Jess R B McGee on Saturday.

Louis Sharp Rachel Johnson Robertson County Jess RB. McGee

Valley Dredging Company Declares Contract Safeguards

Legal notice states no responsibility for debts tied to State Highway Department contract Job No 4711 Highway No 6 Brazos County Texas unless authorized by a written order signed by President J. D. George or Secretary L. B. Tedford. Offices listed in Dona and Bryan Texas.

State Highway Department Highway No Brazos County Texas J. D. George Tedford Valley Dredging Company Dona Bryan

Dentists Dr. W. H. Lawrence and Dr. D. C. York Move

Dr. W. H. Lawrence and Dr. D. C. York announce a new office location at Greenwood Court opposite the Court House. Specializing in Pyorrhea treatment and Orthodontia.

W. H. Lawrence D. C. York Dentists Greenwood Court Court House York

Bell Remains at Texas A and M As Iowa Coaching Price

Bryan and College friends of Coach Matty Bell of Texas A and M. celebrate Ossie Solem being chosen at Drake and express relief that Bell stays in his current role at A and M.

Bryan Matty Bell Texas A M. College University of Iowa Suanday Ossie Solem Drake Bell Agwieland

Former Resident of Brazos Passes Away in Houston

Mrs. J. H. Wheeler a former Bryan and Brazos County resident died at 80 while living in Houston. Born at Zak Cottonwood Prairie she was married to the late Mr Wheeler and moved to Houston about 16 years ago. Surviving children include H. W. Wheeler S. J. Wheeler and C. L. Laird and J. F. Hogue all of Houston and Doris Sidney Norene Roy Eva and Dorothy Wheeler as grandchildren.

George House Houston J. H. Wheeler Bryan Brazos County Wheeler Zak Cottonwood Prairie Betty Kiefer Mrs. House H. W S. J. Wheeler C. L. Laird J. F. Hogue Doris Sidney House Norene Hogue Roy and Eva Wheeler Dorothy Ella Wheeler

Funeral Service For Bryan Woman Tuesday Morning

Agnes Buzek longtime Bryan resident dies at 6 00 am at Denk home in Bryan She had been ill and died as expected Funeral services set for Tuesday at Denk home 930 am and 1000 am at St Josephs Catholic church Rev J B Gleissner to officiate burial in Mount Calvary cemetery Survivors include husband Frank and ten children plus 31 grandchildren Sons Emel Frank Rudolph William Joe all of Columbus and daughters Julius Denk Fayetteville Shienek Columbus Ehling er and other relatives

Agnes Buzek Julius Denk Bryan West 30Th Street Denk J. B. Gleissner St. Joseph's Catholic Church Mount Calvary Cemetery Frank Buzek Emel Buzek Jackson Frank Buzek, Jr Rosenburg Rudolph Buzek Wharton William Buzek Joe Buzek Columbus Hugo Fletcher Fayettevilles Sidney Shienek Charley Shienek Ehblinger John Shienek

Sister of Bryan Man Dies in Galveston

OW by Feit reports the death of Mrs. Sallie Harris Poole in Galveston. Poole, a long-time resident active in church and club work, died at her residence. Funeral services were conducted Sunday at Grace Episcopal Church with Bishop Clinton S. Quin and Rev. E. Dargan officiating. Mr. Harris could not attend.

Feit Sallie Harris Poole Galveston

Twelve Children Win Prizes in Health Contest at Woodville

A health contest at Woodville school concluded Friday with twelve of 46 contestants judged 100 percent efficient in following the rules. Each perfect contestant received a pencil box donated by Mrs. D. B. Cofer and presented by Mrs. Edna Abbott Shelton. Winners include Josephine Morrell Seth Morrell Margaret Morrill Joe Contella Mary Contella Bonnie Contella Lena Palazzotto Phyllis Palazzotto Vance Palazzotto Elmer Mooney Luke Patranello and Frances Delero.

Woodville School D. B. Cofer Brazos County Lena Palazzotto Phyllis Palazzotto Vance Palazzotto Elmer Mooney Luke Patranello Frances Delero

Water mains extension near South College avenue near completion

Work on the water main extension in the South College avenue area is nearly finished. Service to nearby homes is expected by midweek after water has been turned into the mains for fire protection.

South College Avenue

Gainer Gave Gift Key to Aggie McFarlin Land Donation

Senator Charles I. Gainer of Bryan is praised as the kingpin who conceived and saw through the McFarlin gift of 7 000 acres to the A and M Student Loan Funds. The article lauds his half century of service to Texas A and M, his legislative work, and his dedication to athletics and philanthropy.

Charles I. Gainer Bryan King Pin McFarlin Senate Charley Moran Aggies Roswell Higginbotham Dad” Short Sears-Roebuck M. Men Charles Gainer Texas Aggie

New Orleans Man Weds Bryan Girl During Washington Birthday Visit

Nell Wilkerson, longtime Bryan resident and secretary at A and M College, quietly married C. T. Kingsbury in New Orleans on February 22 during Washington birthday holidays. The couple announced the union after Kingsbury visited Bryan last weekend, with Mrs. Kingsbury to stay briefly before joining her husband.

Bryan College Nell Wilkerson C. T. Kingsbury New Orleans Miss Wilkerson A. and M. College Washington Mr. Kingsbury

Legion to Hold District Meeting at Madisonville

The Sixth District American Legion convention will be in Madisonville March 1 and 20. Earl Graham Post 159 Bryan is part of the district and L Van Perkins Cameron reports the event. Delegates to the state convention in Corpus Christi August 1 2 3 will be chosen. A barbecue is planned at noon Sunday.

The American Legion Earl Graham Post Bryan Madisonville L. van Perkins Cameron I. H. Bartz Legion

Palestine Chamber Banquet Hails Airport Progress

About 250 attended the seventh annual Palestine Chamber of Commerce banquet at the First Christian church. H. R. Saffold of Houston spoke on a brighter business outlook. Mrs. Lee J. Rountree of Bryan spoke, and W. L. Tubbs summarized the year's achievements including progress toward a municipal airport to be opened soon.

Palestine Palestine Chamber of Commerce First Christian Church H. R. Safford Houston Chamber of Commerce Missouri Pacific Lines Lee J. Rountree Bryan House of Representatives Bonner Frizzell J. E. Angly Hubert N. Harrison East Texas Chamber of Commerce W. L. Tubbs Vinnie Keller H. Reimann Henri Thomas Reimmann

Essay Contest Promoted by Texas Clubwomen

A statewide essay contest for public school juniors and seniors on A College Education Guaranteed Through Life Insurance is promoted by the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs. District chairmen will gather ten top essays for state judging, with prizes of 65, 40, 25 and ten 5s. Deadline June 1.

Department of Insurance, Banking and Family Budgeting Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs H. L. Durham Bryan D. J. McDonald Insurance Texas State Association of Underwriters Zoe Fitshugh West Vente Wace

Legion of Bryan Conducts Funeral for William M. Ray

Funeral services for William M. Ray of Longview aged 39 will be held Wednesday at 2 pm from McCulloch Dansby chapel conducted by Rev Jno L Wharton pastor of First Baptist. Interment in Bryan City cemetery under Earl Graham Post 159 American Legion with firing squad and color bearers. Survived by his widow Emma Ray of Longview and brother Lloyd Ray of New Orleans.

William M. Ray Longview McCulloch- Dansby Jno. L. Wharton First Baptist Church Bryan City Earl Graham American Legion Emma Ray Lloyd Ray New Orleans

Home and Store Damaged by Weekend Fire Near Bryan

Joe Denena’s home and adjacent store on Highway No. 6 north of Bryan were destroyed Saturday night. No family members were home. origin of the blaze is undetermined. City officials have not yet estimated losses. The fire department saved the connected filling station.

Joe Denena Highway No. 6 Bryan

Woman of Brazos Is Buried After Long Illness

Funeral services for Mrs. Pearl Matelshak of Brazos County were held at 4:30 PM at a New Berry cemetery. Aged 82, she died Sunday morning after a long illness while living with her son Wallace Matelshak in Riverside. She is survived by two sons Wallace and John, and four daughters Lena Zulkowski, Mrs. Albert Haverin, Fanny Matelshak, and Stella Matelshak.

Newsome Cemetery Brazos County Pearl Matelshak Matelshak Wallace Matelshak Riverside John L. Wharton First Baptist Church of Bryan Walace John Matelshak Lena Zulkowski Albert Haverin Fanny Stella Matelshak

Bryan Teachers In Monthly Meet At High School

The Bryan public school teachers held a 10 to 12 morning meeting at Stephen F. Austin High School with 100 percent attendance. Supt H L Durham presided, Wesa Weddington led the program, and refreshments were served by students.

City of Bryan Stephen F. Austin High School H. L. Durham Wesa Weddington Malcolm McInnis C. N. Cochran Schovassa D. B. Cofer W. 5. Howell Brazos County

Bryan C I A Student at Dinner for Writer

Denton March 15 Miss Cornelia Elizabeth Sloop of Bryan attended the dinner of the journalistic club honoring John A Lomax at the Texas State College for Women. Lomax, famed interpreter of Native American folk art, is known nationally as a cowboy song collector and author of ballad books.

Denton Cornelia Elizabeth Sloop of Bryan Journalistic Club John A. Lomax Texas State College For Women United States

Local notes and oil talk in Grimes and Bryan areas

W H Darrow traveled to Dallas on Extension Service business. Mary Andrews ill with flu with substitute Mrs Lunides. Mrs John H Wheeler ill at East 40th St. Visitors to Iola included R R Ellis Julius Groginsky and J A Archopaldés. An oil well near Iola shows good production at 1500 feet. Many Bryan area social updates follow including births, visits, moves and construction progress at College Road duplexes. Ed Brandt Jr remains in Bryan. Park family dealings and P Park heads to Austin. Flu concerns touch Mrs H B McDowell.

W. H. Darrow Dallas A. and M. College of Texas Mary Andrews Travis School Thos. Lundin John H. Wheeler East 40Th Street R. R. Ellis Julius Groginsky J. A. Archopaldés Iola North Zulch Henry T. Russell Thomas Bryan Wheelock Edgar Bevers Teressa Isabel Babe Hunnicutt Clinic Edward Brandt Edward Jr John A. Moore South Texas Edward Brandt, Jr College Road V. T. Walton Sid Perry Austin E. F. Parks Waco Glenn Stinnett van Alstyne Mr. Stinnett Stinnett U. S. Loan Bureau Panhandle

Daily Eagle Want Ad Promotes Local Business Service

A Daily Eagle want ad urges readers to use the paper for business promotion. It emphasizes that ads reach a wide audience and are routinely read by locals seeking services and products.

Daily Eagle

Bryan Girl Earns TCU Honor Roll First Semester

Fort Worth March 15 Miss Ethel Ferguson of Bryan is listed among freshmen on Texas Christian University's scholastic honor roll for the first semester of 193. The registrar RE R Tucker announced that honor students must maintain a B average with no grade below C while carrying nine or more semester hours. The semester honor roll includes 191 names with class counts: seniors 66, sophomores 52, juniors 38, freshmen 33.

Fort Worth Ethel Ferguson Bryan Texas Christian University RE. R. Tucker

Water Main Extension Cuts Insurance Rates

New water main work in the South College Avenue area brings lower fire insurance costs for nearby property. Rates drop from 50 cents to 9 cents within 500 feet of a hydrant and to 19 cents for properties 500 to 1 000 feet away. Reductions apply to new or renewing policies only, not to current in force policies. Water is being supplied late Friday with tests showing adequate pressure for fire protection and connections to homes to begin next week.

South College Avenue State Fire Insurance Commission Bryan

Will Begin Work On Water Mains Northwest Area

City plans water main extensions in the Northwest area starting tomorrow under city management. After completion, extensions will be added in the Northeast section. South College avenue extensions finished with tests and most homes connected. Fire protection improved and pressure reaches City Hall. Sixty Bryan men work in three shifts today. same plan continues until all extensions finish.

South College Avenue Bryan

Judgment in Injury Case Sees $1200 Award

Judge W C Davis Scourt awarded $1200 in the suit B P O Donnell versus Sadie Hatfield. The auto accident case sought liability action from an insurance company.

W. C. Davis Scourt B. P. O'Donnell Sadie Hatfield

Varicose Veins Home Treatment Claim

An advertisement promotes Emerald Oil as a quick heal for leg sores swelling and pain from varicose veins with no operations or injections required. It guarantees relief allowing most people to resume normal activity and says the druggist will not take money unless helped.

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J.c.penney Aaka J. H. Webb Montay Brazos Aggie Sen. C. S. Gainer Bryan Girl Texas Clubwomen Legion of Bryan B. D. Martin Wichita Falls Bryan C. I. A TCU BAYER
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