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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1928
Page
2
The piece laments neglect in Waco and urges residents to value local talent and public service. It condemns anti trust issues in railroads and praises educational and professional progress at Texas A M and nearby cities.
Homer D. Wade, manager of the West Texas Chamber of Commerce, visited Bryan and praised the pioneer regional chamber for its secretary and organized efforts. He notes competition between regions drives growth and credits past advertising for recovery from severe drought. Governor Dan Moody commended Amarillo cattlemen for resolving their own issues without federal relief. The piece argues self-help is essential for agricultural improvement.
After 17 years at the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station Dr B Youngblood head of the station resigns. His service to the A and M College and Texas people is described as invaluable and his departure is keenly regretted.
The city plans to pave Bryan Avenue, extending seven miles from A. and M. College to the northern city limits. Officials praise the project as a long needed improvement to the area. The excerpt also notes Secretary Davis warning about a serious U. S. unemployment situation and draws a comparison to Europe’s past coping methods.
The piece notes the League of Nations lacking U S influence, stresses cotton acreage reduction to raise prices, and mentions a rat killing campaign in Brazos county. It questions political bonds and civic intellect after remarks by Durant and Browne and ends with an abrupt government remark referencing Young.
The sermon argues there are no unpardonable sins, listing unforgiving spirit apostasy blasphemy against the Holy Spirit and unbelief as false categories. Holloman urges forgiveness, warns against hardening hearts and stresses belief as the path to salvation.
The West Side seventh grade pupils enjoyed a picture show party at the Dixie Friday afternoon. Mrs. Jim Godwin, a grade mother, hosted a reward for good grades on recent exams, not for competition or pay. About thirty children attended, enjoying ice cream candy and gum.
Donald A. Spencer of the U S Biological Survey says he will be in Bryan next Saturday for a mass meeting detailing the rat campaign. The plan includes rats mice gophers and cotton tail rabbits with school visits to inform children and announce prizes.
Homer D. Wade manager of the West Texas Chamber of Commerce and H J Adair director of its oil and gas division were in Bryan after Huntsville en route to Fort Worth. Wade spoke at Huntsville on Texans Cooperating and urged no dividing lines between East and West Texas to unite Texas resources. He stressed Wade’s Texas roots and long advocacy for the state.
Carl Wipprecht and G W Johnson met with about 125 Madison County farmers in Madisonville to form a temporary Madison County Dairy Association. Wipprecht spoke on building a dairy herd. The county has 10 registered Jersey bulls in bull circles and plans to add at least eight more in the next 60 days.
Eric P. Stevens and his wife arrived in Bryan to make a future home. They will stay with relatives Mr. and Mrs. Aug B Anderson who moved from Brooklyn in December. Stevens is a machinery rigger seeking work in line with his training. Bryan offers a warm welcome.
Rev W M Purcell pastor of Navasota Baptist preached at the First Baptist church in the county courthouse at 11 o clock Sunday. He spoke on Jeremiah 18 4 The vessel that he made of clay was marred in the hand of the potter and he made it again an other vessel. A large audience heard his message and he motored from Navasota to Bryan and back for revival services at his home church.
Public installation of all officers of the B Y P U groups at the First Baptist church will occur next Sunday at 6 30 p m at the courthouse where services are held. The program committee will meet Thursday night at Mrs P G Gunter home for final arrangements. Bryan residents are invited to attend.
Mrs. James H. Hance hosted a musical tea Sunday afternoon in honor of her guests Mrs. C. W. Watson of Salt Lake City and Miss Mary Shields from the University of Utah. The Cosmopolitan Club attended as special guests. The program featured a violin cello piano trio, songs with piano accompaniment, and a chorus of ten, followed by refreshments at five.
A Eagle representative found the Brazos county salon reading an American Bar Association Journal piece on the life of Abraham Lincoln. The article covers William Herndon and Lincoln’s era, including mentions of rubber ball games and a character called Cat. Barron notes his past skill in those games.
The boys and girls club met on Friday night, March 9, with Sam Degelia presiding. Lena Catalena read the minutes as a large attendance gathered. Ether Wallin reports plans for April 13 and hopes for a big crowd. County Agent C. L. Benson was absent but hoped to attend next time.
Longview March 26 Only two cities have asked for the 1929 convention of the East Texas Chamber of Commerce Bryan and Port Arthur have started campaigns Sam Eberstadt secretary of the Bryan Chamber of Commerce and D K DeBusk hold the same post in Port Arthur are stumping East Texas to strengthen their bids Port Arthur will send a special train to the third annual convention in Greenville in May It will include delegates from the Sabine district Beau mont and Orange.
Governor Moody predicts the National State Democratic Convention will attract 6000 to 8000 visitors to Beaumont Port Arthur and Orange for the May 22 event. The arrangements committee names L. B. Herring as executive secretary at the Chamber of Commerce to run a registration bureau and coordinate delegate notices and visitor reservations.
Bryan Assembly No. 41, Order of the Rainbow for Girls, opens the spring picnic season with a Friday evening gathering at Sue Haswell Memorial Park from 5 to 7 30. Each girl may invite one guest and bring a lunch for two. Chaperones listed include multiple local couples and a reverend.
A three hour hearing failed to sway Judge W C Davis to grant a new trial for Elwell Satterwhite who was sentenced to 35 years for criminal assault. Defense argued juror bias by Mal Stabler and Roy Foster but both denied wrongdoing. The ruling sends the case to the Court of Criminal Appeals at Austin and remands Satterwhite to jail.
The Brazos County Interscholastic League contest at Bryan High School auditorium crowned winners across events. Notable names include Marquez Ehlinger in Declamation senior boys and Jessie Merle Henry in Extemporaneous Speaking senior, with Louise Dyer of East Side as junior.
Sam Eberstadt and E E McQuillen returned from a East Texas tour to win support for Bryan as the 1929 East Texas Chamber of Commerce convention site. They visited Madisonville Grapeland Crockett Palestine Rusk Jacksonville Longview Henderson Carthage Center Nacogdoches Lufkin Groveton and Huntsville and reported enthusiastic receipts and pledges.
Bryan High School claimed top honors in Class A athletics as part of the statewide competition, with podium finishes across events showcasing the school's breadth in sports.
George Welch, representative of Warner Bros moving picture operators, suffered a broken arm in four places in an automobile accident near Wellborn. He was transported to Dallas this morning and admitted to Bryan hospital.
Beautiful invitations announce the marriage of Franchelle Jennings Roberts to Charles Marion Halsell. The ceremony will be Tuesday April 10 1928 at St Andrew's Episcopal Church Bryan Texas with a reception at the Elks Club and a home address listed as Howell Apartments Bryan Texas after May 1.
A surprise dinner was held Sunday at the Bryan home of Mrs. J. T. Fuller to honor her fifty seventh birthday. Family and friends attended and brought baskets for a plentiful noon meal of barbecue salads pies cakes and ice cream. Mrs. Fuller received many useful gifts.
Local ad copy touts Star Products Co healing soap from Cameron Texas. The text claims dramatic skin relief with several price points listed as 50 and 1.00 a jar and 25 cents for soap, credited to Roman and Vick.
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