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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1935

Page

6

Hearne School Chief Robbins Accepts Taylor Superintendent Post

E. T. Robbins, Hearne public schools superintendent since 1925, has been chosen to lead Taylor schools. He came to Hearne in 1920 as principal and athletics coach, oversaw a $110 000 high school build, and built a strong athletic program before announcing his departure.

Hearne E. T. Robbins Hearne Public Board of Education of Taylor Robbins H. C. Lyons Texas

Ten Candidates Seek Office of City Alderman

HEARNE March 15. Ten candidates have filed for alderman in the April 2 city election. Incumbents W. H. Ely mayor and W. A. Wilkerson city secretary and treasurer seek another term. Three candidates, including T. P. Griffin, are running for city marshal. Marshals Griffin, W. T. McKay, and Knox E. Tidwell race. aldermen include C. T. Rhodes, J. T. Walston, W. L. Smith, J. A. Carson, George B. Palmos, J. G. Philen, C. L. Dillard, J. W. Pyland, W. D. Blackstone, and A. B. Brady.

T. P. Griffin W. T. McKay Knox E. Tidwell C. T. Rhodes J. T. Walston W. L. Smith J. A. Carson George B. Palmos J. G. Philen C. L. Dillard J. W. Pyland W. D. Blackstone A. B. Brady

Couple Injured In Highway Car Crash Near Hearne

Mr. and Mrs. George S. Dowell of Austin were badly hurt when their car overturned one mile southwest of Hearne on Highway 43. Mrs. Dowell tried to open the door, the vehicle went out of control, and the car was demolished. They were treated by Dr. S. J. Alexander and later moved to Austin by ambulance.

Hearne Mar George S. Dowell Austin Highway Dowell Creed Ambulance Service S. J. Alexander

Early American Music Course Planned by Club

The Junior Music Lovers club met at the high school auditorium for Founders Day and a study of early American music. Mrs. Jackie Silverman announced a program to be presented to the PTA at the April meeting. Members later visited Miss Willie Mae Pack’s home for refreshments hosted by Frances Blackstone and Mary Jo Wilkerson.

Hearne Jackie Silverman Parent-Teachers Association Willie Mae Pack Frances Blackstone Mary Jo Wilkerson

Burglary charge filed against Hearne man Claude Brewer

Hearne March 19 charges of burglary and drunkenness filed against Claude Brewer a Hearne Negro who tried to enter the McCarver home on Cypress Street Sunday night Mrs McCarver awakened at 1 30 by a noise and Night Policeman E M made the arrest Watt Ferguson in Marlin for treatment at Torbett Sanatorium is expected home a date

Hearne Mar Claude Brewer Robert M. McCarver Cypress Street Watt Ferguson Marlin Torbett Sanatorium

Socialized Plan Of Medical Care Opposed In Talk

Dr. George Connally of Waco told the Brazos and Robertson County Medical Society that compulsory health insurance and socialized medicine should not be public controlled. He cited patient choice and fixed treatment funds as key drawbacks. Several doctors from Bryan and surrounding towns attended and contributed papers on breech presentations, cardiac diseases, and hyperterectomy.

Hearne Germany England George Connally Waco Tom Connally Brazos and Robertson County Medical Society George Herman Galveston Medical School Peyton Barnes Houston Bryan Sid Perry R. B. Grant S. C. Richardson S. B. Slaughter J. W. Black W. B. Cline R. Henry Harrison, Jr L. O. Wilkerson T. T. Walton A. J. Sharp Thomas Cole Franklin William Taylor Calvert Walter Torbet Howard Smith M. A. Davidson Marlin A. V. Latham Madisonville W. M. Boguski S. J. Alexander H. W. Cummings

Repairs Underway on Businesses in Hearne

Buildings on Third street owned by Mr. John Cuchin damaged in February storm have been repaired and painted. The Boyd's drug store and Van Dyke studio building, recently bought by Morris Cohen from Emmett Rohde, are undergoing extensive repairs.

Hearne Mar John Cuchin Third Street Boyd van Dyke Morris Cohen Emmett Rohde

City seeks water system extension funds in Austin

SEEK EXTENSION OF CITY WATER SYSTEM Hearne March 14 Mayor W H Ely City Manager W A Wilkerson and H D Beaumont power plant superintendent were in Austin Tuesday to confer with the Attorney General's department in the interest of securing P W A funds for extension of the municipal waterworks system.

Hearne W. H. Ely W. A. Wilkerson H. D. Beaumont Austin Attorney General’s Department P.W.A

Hearne Rice student joins Phi Beta Kappa

John Willie Green Jr senior at Rice Institute earned Phi Beta Kappa honors for scholastic excellence. He is an honor graduate of Hearne High School and has an exceptional school record.

Hearne Rice PHI Beta Appa

Policeman Evans Returns After Medical Leave

E. P. Evans Sr. of the city police has returned from Marlin after undergoing nose and throat operations.

Evans Marlin Hearne E. P. Evans Sr Marlin

Richard Ballinger 18 Recovering From Illness

Mrs Mamie Ballinger returns from Austin after visiting her son Richard Ballinger University of Texas student who has been quite ill in Hearne on March 15 date confirmation.

Hearne Mamie Ballinger Austin Richard University of Texas

Hearne Student On UT Honor Roll

Hearne news notes Miss Alice Alexander daughter of Dr and Mrs J Alexander is listed on the University of Texas winter semester honor roll she is a UT sophomore and a Hearne high school honor graduate. E M Bishop appointed deputy city marshal replacing W F Tidwell who resigned to take another post.

Hearne T. U Hearne Alice Alexander J. Alexander University of Texas Alexander Hearne High School Tidwell E. M. Bishop W. F. Tidwell

Olson Variety Store to Open in Hearne

R M Haddox former Necessity store manager sells entire stock and fixtures to A I Olson of Waco. The new firm will operate as Olson Variety Store. Mr and Mrs Olson arrive in Hearne and reside in Smith Apartments on Market Street.

Haddox Waco Hearne R. M. Haddox Necessity A. I. Olson Olson Olson Variety Store Mrs. Olson Smith Apartments Market Street

Substitute Teacher Hearne Five Points School

Mar 15 note that Mrs Norman L McCarver serves as substitute teacher at Five Points school during Mrs Hattie Bowman’s absence. Also Mar 15 reports Mrs Eugenia Steffan’s 86th birthday celebrated March 12 with friends sending cards fruit candies and calls. Mrs Steffan has lived in Hearne since 1877 with daughter Mrs R W Marshall.

Hearne Norman L. McCarver Five Points Hattie Bowman Benchley Eugenia Steffan Hearne Eugenia Steffan

Kite Tournament Planned for Bryan Boys on March 29

Bryan Boy Scouts sponsored by the Lions Club and American Legion Post plan a kite tournament for Bryan and College Station boys at the American Legion grounds likely on March 29. Two sections for scouts and non scouts feature five divisions plus a grand prize for most diverse kites. Prizes funded by Bryan merchants.

Bryan Lions Club American Legion Post College Station American Legion Bryan Merchants

Former Eagle editor visits Bryan and College Station

D. E. Nelson, former editor of The Bryan Eagle from 1916 to 1917, stopped in Bryan and College Station as a business traveler. Now a traveling passenger agent for Fort Worth & Denver City and Wichita Valley railways, he covers 18 states and recalls Bryan's progress while recounting his friendship with Franklin D Roosevelt and early ties to the Roosevelts.

D. E. Nelson Bryan Franklin D .Roosevelt Roosevelts

Nine Bryan Boys Make Hi Grades At A-M College

Thirteen students from College Station, nine from Bryan and one from Millican, named Distinguished Students at Texas A M College after first semester. Top scorers include C J Steeger leading with 64 grade points, K S Buchanan second with 62, and W A Reser among five with Straight A cards.

Bryan A-M College College Station Mar Millican Texas A. & M. College K. S. Buchanan W. A. Reser C. Buchanan C. J. Steeger Dallas R. K. Allen J. P. Barron M. F. Martin W. A. Middleton, Jr W. E. Nash F. W. Schultz T. E. Sembera J. R. White D. M. Carrell H. A. Carter Cesar Clavell G. T. Edds

Will Make Survey Relief Situation In Texas Counties

Fourteen men led by L. P. Gabbard will conduct a survey of rural relief needs in East and Central Texas counties. From Bryan, Ernest Holcomb Milton Maloney join crews in Karnes Travis Montgomery, with Joe Jeff Danforth in Collin, Frank McGee Jr and D Paul Dansby in Cass Houston Shelby, and W C Holley as assistant supervisor. Holcomb and Maloney will headquarter in Karnes City with Mrs Holcomb accompanying.

Bryan Texas Ernest Holcomb Milton Maloney Karnes Travis Montgomery Joe Jeff Danforth Collin County Frank McGee Jr D. Paul Dansby Cass Houston Shelby W. C. Holley L. P. Gabbard Texas Agricultural Experiment Station Holcomb Maloney Karnes City

Woman Seeks Rate To Wire Package Across Continent

In Kansas City on March 18 Miss Lois Gibson a telegraph clerk at the union station recounted an odd encounter. A well dressed young woman asked the cost to send a large package to Cleveland by wire. Gibson explained telegram mechanics but the woman remained confused saying she had sent money orders by wire and believed packages could be sent similarly.

Kansas City Mar Lois Gibson Union Station Cleveland

Operation Fatal To Son-in-Law of Normangee Solon

Robert Wilson Jr. son-in-law of Gaston Palmer a Texas House member from Leon county died after an appendicitis operation in a Houston hospital He had worked for Gulf Refining about ten years Services will be held at Settegast Kopf funeral parlors Saturday morning and Normangee Saturday afternoon with interment to follow

Robert Wilson, Jr Gaston Palmer Texas House of Representatives Leon County Bryan Palmer Houston Wilson Gulf Refining Company Settegast-Kopf Normangee

Black Plans Hangars at Walton Landing Field

Byron Black plans to build hangers at the Walton airport on Leonard School Road after grading and repair work, using the field for his plane once the site is in shape.

Black Walton Landing Field Walton Leonard School Road Byron Black

A Child's Laxative Should Be Liquid

An old health pamphlet advocates liquid laxatives for children, urging regulated dosing and gradual reduction to restore regular bowel movements. It promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin with senna and mascara as a gentle, non habit forming remedy available at druggists.

Cardboard Stock Declared by Hagle Printing Co

Hagle Printing Company announces a full stock of cardboards in all weights available for its printing operations and customers seeking varied material for projects.

Hagle Printing Company

Bryan Gul Named Duchess for Cotton Pageant

Miss Margaret Higgs daughter of Mr and Mrs W S Higgs and student at Baylor University has been named Duchess of Bryan to represent this community in the Fourth Annual Cotton Pageant and Ball at Texas A and M College April 4. The appointment was made by a Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce committee. The attendant to Miss Higgs has not yet been chosen but announcement is expected soon.

Margaret Higgs W. S. Higgs Baylor University Duchess of

Red Cross reports disaster relief for six Texas counties

The East Central Disaster Relief operation closes March 12 with six counties Trinity Houston Leon Madison San Jacinto and Brazos aided. A total 367 families registered. $11,900 spent for medical care rebuilding and goods with $3,590.27 raised in Texas and the rest from the National Organization.

Texas National Organization of the American Red Cross Katheryn B. Munroe Brazos County Red Cross East Central Trinity Houston Leon Madison San Jacinto Brazos

Business Visitors From North Zurich In Bryan

M. E. Andrews R. L. Zell A. L. Broadway and Hugh Mc Mahon all of North Zurich were business visitors in Bryan Thursday afternoon.

M. E. Andrews R. L. Zell A. L. Broadway Hugh McMahon North Zurich Bryan

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Hearne News Taylor Post Hearne Negro Tommie Walston Elizabeth Henderson Rostelle Carson Jo Beth L. T. Self D. B. Carrington Fort Worth Wanda Marie Dyess Hubert W. Dyess Fulton Street Parker and Madaline Mahan Carol Henry Glenda Pearl Lauterstein van Hereford Joy Louise Wally K. Edginton Jimmie Lee Clanton Barbara Guynes Margaret Thomas Grant Billie Arnett Billy Rosalind Murray Virginia Lee Klapper Maurice McLeroy Louise Lucille Boggan Joan Baron Ruth Copeland J. G. Clanton Martha Mary Lou Lawson Richard. Ballanger W. A. McNeel Tinus EAGLE Highway No. 6 Columbus Seale Texas Highway Commission R. Henry Seale Seale Elizabeth Henry Seale Normangee Solon Dr. Gltuell Bryan Gul Jose National Remedy Co W. 45Th St N. Y Lynn Sample Conoco Triangle College Avenue U. S Gponus Nsu A Nt Secretary of the Treasury Treasury First National Bank Star Bryan Cotton Oil & Fertilizer Co. A Home Institution Ford Nash Bryan Motor Company North Main
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