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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1933
Page
2
The county health nurse led a Dunhart School health program today ending with speakers from Bryan. Students performed calisthenics and songs such as Healthy Boys and Healthy Girls and Sing a Song of Fresh Air. The event promotes National Negro Health Week April 2 to April 9 with many area schools observing and closing early.
The service began at 10 15 with Rev G Apel as celebrant and Rt Rev Gleissner present. Music was led by Miss G Schultz. At 1 pm school pupils entertained, with a program including songs, piano duets, a playlet, violin numbers, and a comedy Welcome Miss McGregor. The evening concluded with Home Sweet Home.
The column argues that a loud campaign for liquor financing swayed votes as the parimutuel betting bill passed the Texas Senate with a closer margin, signaling political influence by reform opponents.
Roy S. Hollomon argues against the double standard of political speech by preachers. He cites dry laws and policing of vice as outcomes driven by evangelical groups. He signals that more from "political preachers" will come to keep America sober and rebuke evil wherever found.
Col A R Emery of Texas A and M College will address the William Scott chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution on National Defense at their Saturday meeting at Mrs Tyler Haswell's home. Mrs G S Frans regent urges all members to attend and notes the chapter's drive to back a Texas Legislature bill protecting native flora including dogwood redbud holly and wildflowers from careless gathering.
Temperatures ranged from a high of 83 degrees to a low of 47 amid a week with scattered values. Only rainfall noted was 0.03 inches. Data show a fluctuating pattern with notable daily highs and lows across the period.
A new choral club was organized with permanent leadership under Harry Giraud of Houston to direct the Bryan club. Rehearsals are set for every Saturday afternoon at the Woman's Club house for two hours with a 30 member limit drawn from Bryan and College communities. Officers include Mildred Salley as president and Walter A. Sam as secretary and accompanist. The group aims to perform during National Music Week in May.
The article asserts that newspapers contribute to daily intellectual stimulation and the upbuilding of human knowledge, emphasizing their role in public discourse and education.
A partial quotation appears from the Herald-Patriot of Chariton reflecting on resilience and spirit in the face of setback. The fragment captures a sentiment about enduring tough moments and maintaining fighting spirit.
The funeral honored Bryan resident Mr. Buchanan a longtime local businessman and Extension Service agent with A and M College. He served Brazos County and East Texas, was active in Hollow and First Baptist churches, led the Business Men's Bible Class, and belonged to Brazos Union Lodge No 129. The service featured tributes from colleagues and extended family, with flowers filling the church and home visitation announced for the immediate family.
Hundreds filed by the open casket as mourners watched the funeral procession depart the church. District No. 7 Extension Service leaders and former county agents attended, then interment followed at the family lot with Dr. W H Andrew delivering prayers.
A Sunday Crucible Day at First Baptist Church raised a large sum of gold and silver for missions. A $20 gold piece dated 1863, once in a family, was among the gifts. The full itemized tallies were not yet complete as donations continued today and the box remained open.
Friday’s schedule shifts remaining county championships to Kyle Field College Station withSenior boys and girls track and field girls volleyball junior track and field and rural pentathlon on Friday morning Stephen F Austin high announces Friday literary events with contestants Lila Fae Vance Ruth Beard Louise Dyer Sarah Watts Dorothy Mangum Wayne Mueller Alfred Schulman Oak McKenzie and new Sub senior Ruth Hensarling from Travis Elementary listed by principal Miss W.
Orrin Ricks and a list of students compete in declamation writing and memory events with alternates noted. Directors for each event include W L Powers for debate and extemporaneous speaking, Mrs. W. T. Kelley for declamation, and J. Vernon Brown as director general.
A memorial Sunday service honored W. Grif Cloud and A. W. Buchanan of the Business Men's Bible Class. Floral displays, favorite hymns, violin numbers, and tributes from class leaders and friends reflected the two men’ s long service to the church and community.
Coulter Hoppess of Bryan, a Baylor Law School student, led the chorus in the Baylor University revue The Little Broadcast a male dominated show with music dance and radio star imitations. It was repeated at Waco Hall after a first run at Waco High Auditorium and was presented by the Baylor Chamber of Commerce and the Waco Junior Chamber of Commerce.
Hickman, a former student at Henderson Hoyle law office, has passed the Texas state bar exam with flying colors. He will be sworn in as a Texas bar member within the next day or two by District Judge W. C. Davis.
Various brief notices of local residents visiting relatives, travel to Calvert Houston Chicago and San Antonio, illnesses operations and recoveries, church memberships, and social visits. Notables include Miss Dorothy Lynn Kreath undergoing tonsil surgery and Rev C F Bullock with family in Bryan.
Will Powell was charged with driving while intoxicated and Johnnie Birden with being intoxicated on the highway before Justice J. T. McGee this morning. Both arrests were made by Highway Patrolman H. H. Boethel.
A concise aphorism notes that many men view a smap as someone else’s task, reflecting a common bias in labor perception and initiative. The remark underscores the tendency to defer responsibility rather than engage in problem solving.
SAN ANGELO March 20 The Texas wool clip market closed strong with about 100000 pounds sold and prices near 7 cents per pound. Analysts expect wool to fetch 18 to 20 cents, driven by a 400000 pound clip and limited east stocks. Buyers like J M Lea of Draper and Company caused a peak bid above 6.12 cents for 75000 pounds.
The Eagle News boys and manager R A Booth spent Saturday night and Sunday on an outing in a wooded Robertson county area near Wheelock. A large campfire was built and the group searched the surrounding woods for wildlife with little success. Attendees included Wayne Harris Pat Patterson Weedie Munday Ted Hopkins Alvin Syptak Albert Syptak and Rudolph Kana.
Elza Williams was charged before Justice J T Mc Gee with carrying a pistol. He faces trial later this week.
An 1852 promotional note claims Kruschen Salts ease fat loss safely and pleasantly. It urges use of a half teaspoon in hot water and guarantees a money back offer after the first bottle if not satisfied. The piece promotes health claims and urges readers to buy at any American drugstore.
The Prospect Women's Home Demonstration club plans a canning recipe exchange at the next meeting at Mrs. N. V. Timmons home on Friday afternoon March 24 at 4 o'clock. Each member should bring a pet recipe along with their remarks and paper. Mrs. Steele McDonald will lead a ten minute recreation period.
The Brazos County Red Cross chapter reports a statement from President Roosevelt supporting Red Cross relief efforts in California after the earthquake. He urges citizens nationwide to aid, with contributions to be left with Mrs. Albert Buchanan, PF, JL. Cavitt, or at Bryan banks.
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