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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1937

Page

2

Houston Club Woman Speaks on Murals at Hearne Meeting

Mrs. John Fr. Grant of Houston described murals from France Italy England Mexico and the United States in an inspiring talk to the Fourth District Federation of Women’s Clubs at the Hearne Shakespeare club. Proceeds from a March benefit event fund the Crippled Children’s Foundation of Marlin.

Houston Club Hearne John Fr. Grant Houston Fourth District Federation of Women’s Clubs Hearne Shakespeare Club G. D. Martin A. R. Weeks Rs. Grant France Italy England Mexico United States Manister R. M. Duffey Billy Ely Wagness Frances Collier Edwards C. B. Thames Queen Theater Crippled Childrens Foundation of Marlin Joan Crawford Clark Gable J. H. Collier Hearney Club General Council Tulsa Okla O. H. Cross Ann McClendon Waco M. L. Westbrook

Hearne Club Women Address Rotary Club

Hearne reports show Mrs O H McCollum and Mrs R O Ely spoke for the Shakespeare club at the Rotary luncheon held in the Methodist church basement with topic Prevention of Rabies. Guests included Dr J W Black Dr W B Cline and P W Kittrell.

Hearne 0. H. McCollum R. O. Ely Hearne Rotary Club Methodist Church Shakespeare Club J. W. Black W. B. Cline Bryan P. W. Kittrell Houston

Wood saw accident injures two men in Hearne

Cecil Johnson, a local Black man, lost his left arm after a gasoline wood saw blade slipped and severed it while sawing wood Friday afternoon. Wayman Curtis also suffered cuts and received medical attention. Johnson was transported to Bryan hospital where doctors amputated the damaged arm.

Hearne Raymond McCool Homer McCool Gause Raymond San Antonio Cameron Hospital Dunavant

Navasota Survey Headquarters Set Up in Hearne

L M Baughn area engineer for the Brazos River Reclamation Project arrives in Hearne to establish a four to five month survey crew base. Office space is provided by the Chamber of Commerce in the Palmos building. Julia Slagle coordinates housing for thirty or more families joining the crew.

Hearne L. M. Baugim Brazos River Navasota Baughn Chamber of Commerce Palmos Building Julia Slagle

Hearne High Seniors Invited to Mary Hardin Baylor Event

Hearne high school senior girls receive an invitation to attend an April 17 entertainment at Mary Hardin Baylor College Belton as guests of the W M A of District 15. The organizing committee is led by Mrs W P Alvis with dean of women coordinating and additional committees aiding in hosting guests from other District 15 high schools.

Hearne Mar Hearne High School Mary Hardin- Baylor College Belton Distret 15 W. P. Alvis

Pan American Luncheon Guests At College Chapel

Hearne March 22. Eric E. Brown district manager of Emergency Crop and Feed Loans reports Robertson county has 379 seed and feed loan applications and Leon county 134. Minimum loan is ten dollars, maximum 400. Applications continue to be processed from Hearne to Dallas for approval.

Hardy Hall Hearne Mar Eric E. Brown Robertson County Leon County Brown Mr. Brown Dallas

Hearne nuptials unite Chatmas and Gilly in Marlin home

Miss Evangeline Chatmas daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Chatmas of Marlin wed Ray Gilly of Tyler in a March 20 ceremony at the bride's parents home officiated by Rev. Spears. The couple, both teachers, planned a short wedding trip after a family reception.

Hearne Mar Evangeline Chatmas J. C. Chatmas Marlin Ray Gilly Tyler Spears Marlin Presbyterian Church Gilly George Chatmas Marlin High School University of Texas Whitehouse High School Whitehouse Penelope Dorothy Jimmie George Chatmas

Visitors and relocations noted in Hearne community

Miss Dora Bivin visited Hearne this weekend at her father W. H. Bivin's home. Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Pace moved to Bryan for new jobs at Red and White Store after leaving Hamilton Grocery. Austin visitor Fay Jr. Hoefer accompanied by Mrs. Hoefer stayed with local families. Houston visitors Mrs. Lipsitz and Mrs. Oder holz visited Morris Cohen. Sam and Jack Crawford of Memphis joined the Horlocks for the weekend. Beaumonts visited Dallas. Mrs. J. Bryan Peel arrived from Houston to stay with H. A. Ely family. Frances Looney Arrington of Freeport, en route to Cameron, visited Hearne.

Houston Hearne M. L. Westbrook John F. Grant A. M. Waldrop R. O. Allen Bryan O. H. Cross Waco James McLendon P. S. Grogan Austin W. C. Bishop J. W. Horlock B. W. Beckham O. G. Hudson W. A. Wilkerson H. W. Cummings R. W. Marshall R. C. Pace Sam Lipsitz Oderholz Morris Cohen Sam and Jack Crawford Memphis, Tenn Lee Arrington Frances Looney Freeport Cameron

Eagle Trackmen Win League Meet in Calvert

Hearne High School Eagles win Robertson County Interscholastic League track and field meet in Calvert with 69.5 points, 21.0 ahead of Franklin Lions at 48.5. Howard Edmonds led points for Hearne with 14.5. Bremond and Calvert trailed. Track events and field events dominated by Hearne and Franklin's point scorers.

Hearne Mar Hearne High School Eagles J. C. Rogers Robertson County Calvert Eagles Franklin Lions Bremond Calvert Trojans Franklin Howard Edmonds Bartula Conner McWilliams Reagan Summerlin Klawetter

New London Father Saves Son as School Collapses

C F Evans known as Boxhead, a science teacher at the New London school, recalls rushing into dust and smoke to rescue his two year old son Duane. He helped pull terrified children from the wreckage and later identified seventy four classmates among the dead in morgues nearby.

John Womble New London School C. F. Evans Boxhead” Evans Evans Duane Overton

Hearne FFA Team Dominates Local Track Meet

The report lists winners and times across sprints middle and field events with competitors including Martine Franklin Fleetwood Hearne and Bremond. Notable marks include a 3 57 second mile relay and a 4 2 second 880 yard run, with Beasley Hearne and Franklin among top finishers.

Martine Franklin Brock Palmos Fleetwood Hearne Bartula Bremond McLeroy Stubbs Burch Hetzler Lawson Mitchel Todd Tate Kornegay Boswell Klawetter Ira Edmonds Wilkins Beasley Whittington Jamison Calvert H. Edmonds McWilliams Polash Weiss Potash

Methodist Women in Monday Meeting Hearne

Mrs. O H McCollum led a study of the first chapter of Out of Africa at the home of Mrs. George B Palmos. Mrs J E Stephens gave the devotional and refreshments were served after the session. The next meeting is March 29 at Mrs O H McCollum's home.

Hearne O. H. McCollum Africa Methodist Missionary Society George B. Palmos J. E. Stephens E. Y. Ely

Future Farmers of America Contest Planned in Hearne

The Hearne high school Future Farmers of America chapter will sponsor a contest titled The Best Future Farmer. Eligibility requires high grades across all studies, at least one merit certificate, and advancement in Future Farmer work. Prizes include a belt buckle for the first place winner.

Future Farmers Hearne Future Farmers of America Hearne High School

Market assured for black eyed peas in Hearne

Farmers in Hearne area will have a market for their black eyed peas this season as Benham Company of New Orleans offers contracts at market prices with a guaranteed minimum of two and a half cents per pound. Farmers can obtain blank contract forms from the Hearne Chamber of Commerce or the Hearne Wholesale Grocery Company.

Hearne Benham Company New Orleans Hearne Chamber of Commerce Hearne Wholesale Grocery Company

Legion Junior Team Holds First Workout

Twenty five boys reported for the first workout of the American Legion junior baseball team at Sue Haswell Memorial Park under Manager Paul Pierce. Pierce notes strong enthusiasm and improvement over last year. A scrimmage was held and regular practices will start next week on Friday and Saturday afternoons to avoid conflicts with spring football at the high school. Those not in football will also practice Monday and Wednesday afternoons.

American Legion Paul Pierce Sue Haswell Memorial Park Pierce

Reliance to Play Games In Bryan Opening Practice

Reliance baseball club plans summer games in Bryan at Allen Academy diamond with first workout Sunday afternoon. Manager Dan Thompson returns, Ralph Lindsey and Jack Lindsey among returning players, open tryouts for new spots. Other Brazos teams like College Station, Navasota, Shiro, Bedias and Hempstead noted.

Reliance Bryan Allen Academy Jack Lindsey Allen Dan Thompson Ralph Lindsey Earl Arrington Charlie Jones Bob Carter Jim Riley Oren Beal Navasota College Station Brazos Shiro Bedias Keith Anderson Hempstead Normangee

C A B Men's Brotherhood Plans Thursday Meeting

The Men's Brotherhood of College Avenue Baptist Church will meet Thursday evening at 7 30 at the church. The gathering aims to discuss church activities and fellowship.

Men's Brotherhood of the College Avenue

Aggie Band to Open Season at Madisonville CCC Camp

The 150 piece A and M College band will perform Sunday afternoon in Madisonville at a CCC camp celebration marking the fourth anniversary of the CCC movement. R J Dunn director confirms the band will attend with speakers and refreshments provided by the camp. Officials from Madisonville Chamber of Commerce and civic groups back the event with plans still being finalized.

Madisonville Ccc

WPA Supervisors Benefit From Red Cross First Aid Class

M A Stewart area engineer for the WPA based in Palestine visited Bryan on business and checked Red Cross First Aid training led by John J Stasny. The class started March 12 with 31 members and grew to 37, with progress described as splendid. Stewart requested a second class begin as soon as the current fifteen hour course finishes.

M. A. Stewart WPA Palestine Bryan Red Cross John J. Stasny Stewart

Steep Hollow Cemetery Beautified by Local Association

A well kept Steep Hollow graveyard five miles northeast of Bryan shines as a spring beauty spot. A local cemetery association formed by Steep Hollow residents meets twice yearly, pays dues, and plans upkeep, earning thanks for the grounds' beauty.

Bryan Steep Hollow

Ban on Open Gambling Declared in Arkansas

Governor Bailey issued a formal statement Monday asserting that open gambling in Arkansas must stop. His office cited reports of open gambling resurfacing in Hot Springs as the immediate prompt for the action.

Arkansas Little Rock Ark Mar Bailey Hot Springs

Shaw-Walker Office Furniture Offer

An advertisement claims Shaw-Walker office furniture including filing cabinets desks chairs and other office equipment is available through Eagle Printing Co. for order placement and purchase.

Shaw-Walker Eagle Printing Co

Shooting dog field trials prize list at Brazos Valley

The third annual shooting dog field trials were held Sunday two miles west of Bryan on Sandy Point Road. Harvey Weddington's setter Jack won the all-age class and Pelham Barron's pointer Dot won the puppy class. Thirty three dogs entered with about 100 spectators from Navasota Anderson Franklin Caldwell and Nacogdoches.

Harvey Weddington Jack Pelham Barron Dot Brazos Valley Anderson E. G. Healey Jake R. F. Foster Navasota

Hughes Elected Chairman District Council of Scouts

Members of the Bryan Brazos County District Council Boy Scouts of America met at the Chamber of Commerce with Dr Dan Russell presiding. Officers were elected: M C Hughes chairman J D Benson vice chairman Pat Newton secretary. Court of Honor date set for April 26 and camp plans discussed.

Bryan, Brazos County Boy Scouts of America Chamber of Commerce Dan Russell M. C. Hughes J. D. Benson Pat Newton Court of Honor District Council J. L. Lowell Sam Crenshaw John Stasney J. B. Gleissner Joe Davis J. Coulter Smith W. H. Andrew R. H. Harrison, Jr A. M. Waldrop, Jr Webb Buchanan J. M. Lawrence, Jr H. T. Downard W. C. Ray L. S. Paine J. E. Blair Bob Balke Hearne

Italy Denies Landing Troops in Cadiz Amid Civil War Claims

Madrid reports Spanish insurgents resist government advances in Guadalajara northeast of Madrid. Defense planes bomb insurgent positions at Jadraque and along the Guadalajara highway as insurgents entrench and plan pitched battle. Officials say reports of thousands of Italian troops landing at Cadiz are false.

Italy England Cadiz Mussolini Madrid Mar Guadalajara Jadraque Tajuno Tagus Cuenca

Normandie Sets Eastbound Transatlantic Speed Record

The French Line reports the liner Normandie achieved a new eastbound speed record from Ambrose Light to Bishop's Rock at about 31 knots average. The record surpasses previous marks.

Normandie Paris Ambrose Light Bishop's Rock

Missionary Field Guides Inspire Spiritual Pledge

A devotional piece honors three missionaries who guided the speaker with courage and faith. Their scars, deeds, and plantings of hope turn into a call to service, praising relentless work, care for the world, and the Keeper of the Tower guiding future efforts. Grace Brown Edge signs the reflection.

Grace Brown Edge

French Line Improves Speed Record on Cunard Run

The French Line reported its liner Norman Die achieved nearly 2976 miles in 4 days 6 minutes 23 seconds, edging the British Queen Mary speed mark of 36.63 knots by about 0.4 knot.

Normandie

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hearne News Mra. Norman L. McCarver Philen H. McCollum A. W. Klement R. E. Cornforth F. G. Blake W. S. Hoyt, Jr C. L. Diffard A. B. Prady Meyer Abrams Frank DeStefano T. F. Brashear, Sr Mr. Brashear Brashear The Frost Lumber Industries West Hearne Hattie Hood Hearne Club Rotary Club Fort Worth H. A. Ely Y. Ely Roy L. Moss Fred A. Klapper Justice of the Peace J. E. Mooney Recorder W. H. Ely Grogan of R. L. Green Euell Rogers Mary Hardin-Baylor Dorothy Bivin Corsicana W. H. Bivin F. E. Hoefer Fay, Jr Roy Henry P. A. Reed J. W. Waltman H. D. Beaumont Louise Eagle New London Jond J. B. Payne Hearne F.F.A Mac L. D. Williams Legion Junior C.A.B. Men’s Brotherhood Aggie Madison Co Hughes Council of Scouts Duce Associated Press People’s Column BAYER
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