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Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1937

Page

3

Broncos Begin Football Training With Repeat of 1936 Plans

Broncos start spring practice this week with over 40 players in early conditioning. Coach Jones and Bill Carmichael lead two weeks of drills as Line Coach Wilson oversees track work. Returning lettermen include Wallis Price Travis Nelson and Roby Foster. five squadmen are Bob Nbow Pete Adams David Benson Louis Ball and Johnny Ber. The team will play ten games in 1936 district action against Caldwell Brenham Conroe Thorne Waxahachie Waco and others, with half the six district games at home.

Broncos Ich Jones Bill Carmichael Wilson Chees- Cook H&we King Wallis Bob Nbow Pete Adams Lile David Benson Louis Ball Johnny Berbacks Colts Eason Tcw Als Caldwell Brenham Disonville Conroe Thorne Waxahachie Waco Cleburne Temple Ted Bryan Corsicana

Palamino Jne Leads Entries At A M College Show

Gina Fizz Palamino Jne, led by Dr. Marion M Brown Mexia, tops early entries for the fourteenth annual show to be sponsored April 16 by the Texas A and M military department. The event will feature fourteen classes with seven open to any horse and rider. Major Irvin says many prominent owners have filed entries and more are expected before post time.

College Station Gina Fizz Marion M. Brown Texas A M. Cole Brown Texas Ma W. R. Irvin Tex- A Fort Worth Irvin Mountslude Dolly Marshall Aumont Amy Novich H. Friedrich San Antonio R. P. Marsteller G. W. Kance

Local Names list includes Orange and Temple residents

Residents named Orange Miss Mary Jane Allison Austin P A Childers Temple Miss Cleo George Dallas Ferdi nand Moore and Mark Womack Sherman appear in a local notice listing individuals connected to the case.

Orange Mary Jane Allison Austin P. A. Childers Temple Cleo George Dallas Ferdinand Moore Mark Womack Sherman

Supply of Cotton In U S March 1st Is 9 210 000 Bales

Total cotton supplies in the United States as of March 1 were 9 210 000 bales, per Dr A B Cox UT Bureau of Business Research. The net decline year over year in U S and European ports was 492 000 bales. Strong margins and demand suggest higher prices despite supply changes.

Austin Mar United States A. B. Cox University of Texas Bureau of Business Research European Europe Cox New Orleans Manchester Liverpool

Bryan's Man Brother Buried at Rockdale

Funeral services were held Thursday at 3 o clock in Rockdale for Ray Touchstone brother of H L Touchstone of Bryan. Death followed about two weeks of pneumonia illness with attendees from Bryan including the Touchstone family and relatives such as J C Stabler Henry Weaver Allan Neal Lola Mae Melton Vasbinder Breazeale Terry C A Allen and Roy Wallever.

Rockdale Ray Touchstone H. L. Touchstone Bryan J. C. Stabler Henry Weaver Allan Neal Lola Mae Melton D. D. Vasbinder V. B. Breazeale Grady Terry C. A. Allen Roy Wallever

Bryanite Ralph Ball Loses Three Fingers in Sawmill Accident

Ralph Ball, of Bryanite, lost three fingers of his left hand in a sawmill accident west of Bryan on Highway 21. He was treated at Wilkerson Memorial Clinic and then sent home on West 25th Street where he is recuperating.

Bryan Ralph Ball West 25Th Street Ball Highway 21 Wilkerson Memorial Clinic

Spring Clean-up Week Aims at Bryan Negroes

The Bryan Brazos County Chamber sub committee for Fire Prevention and Public Health plans a meeting April 4 to 11 to mobilize negro teachers and preachers in Bryan to support Spring Clean-up Week. C. E. Griesser chairs the sub committee.

Bryan and Brazos County

Declamations Completed at Bowie County Interscholastic Meet

All ten divisions of the county interscholastic league declamation were completed at Bowie school. Winners include Stephen F. Austin Bryan and Kings Highway with three first places each, Travis Elementary taking two events, and Millican and Tabor claiming the remaining titles. Judges were W. B. Brazleale, Dr. W. H. Andrew, and Mrs. E. C. Cole. Fred Gage directed the meet at Kurten.

Bowie Stephen F. Austin Bryan King’s Highway Travis Elementary Millican and Tabor Rex Bush W. S. Walker Millican Oran Moody Reliance

Green Capes Lead S F A High Assembly Program

Weddington Green Capes with Bronco band clarinet quartet head Stephen F. Austin high school assembly under Theodor Mahler. The group in white dresses and green capes presented ensemble numbers a reading and a piano solo marking their first public appearance. Performers include Altos and Sopranos listed with the program and readings.

Weddington Green Capes Bronco Stephen F. Austin High School Theodor Mahler Lorene Barnett Ernie Barnett Myrtle Ruth Franze Lillian Johnson Louise Neville LaFrance Rose Addie May Sledge Doris Andrews Betty Jean Alfonte Juanita Branch Marjorie Brewer Virginia Bosque Margaret Darrow Peggy Dewey Louise Dishman Elouise Findley Eleanor Franze Hazel Fuschak Jane Gibbons Patricia Johnson Suzanna Johnson Geraldine Jones Ann Kernodle Juanita Krenek Alice Langford Dorothy McCleary Marilyn Miller Nelda Norwood Bonnie Mary Neeley Dorothy Pittman Mary Alice Saunders Merle Sikes Callie Stabler Alice Wilson Rachel Wilson Martha Jane Nunn Margaret Winn Josephine Palermo Marjorie Harcus Mamie Jane Solomon Dorothy Gunter Ethel Pearl Watson Andalusia June Cochran Norman Stuart Thomas Newton Billy Davis

Leon County Wets Challenge Beer Election In Leon County

Wets in Leon County protested the beer sale vote after a 200 vote margin last Saturday and secured a temporary injunction from District Judge H F Kirby of Groesbeck to halt the election tally. The hearing is set for Monday at Centerville with Judge W C Davis planning to assign another district judge.

Leon County H. F. Kirby Groesbeck County Commissioners Court Centerville W. C. Davis Max Rogers Huntsville Davis

Bryan Saturday Visitors and Travelers Mentioned

Social notes list Bryan area visitors and travelers including Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Presnal, C. R. L. Jones of Harvey, August Schmidt Ben Metzer Lester Newcomb and the Roths from Kurten, and Mrs. C. B. Giesecke with daughter Sue. Also present are Miss Ann Bentley from Austin with Miss Beatrice King, Davis Grant of Houston, and others visiting or returning from trips to Dallas Houston Gainesville and Wellborn.

C. R. Presnal Bryan C. R. L. Jones Harvey Kurten August Schmidt Ben Metzer Lester Newcomb Joe Roth C. B. Giesecke Sue San Antonio R. B. Grant Mavis Brogdon R. L. Brogdon Ann Bentley Austin C. V. Terrell M. R. Bentley Beatrice King Attorney General's Department Davis Grant Houston Orlene Anderson Juanita Cortez Katherine Walling Gainesville Rosemary Knobel Bill Dawley Joe Basso Elmer Elliott Dallas C. T. Pollock Mumford I. M. Bond C. S. Royder Robert Carroll Rock Prairie Mrs. C. C. Wade Wellborn

Revival Meeting Set at College Avenue Baptist Church

Beginning April 18 the College Avenue Baptist church will hold a two week revival led by Rev. C E Hereford of Lub­bock and Rev. W B Breazeale pastor. Lake Pylant of Austin will direct music. Services will be in the church at College Avenue and Twenty Fifth Street with space arrangements to accommodate all attendees.

Lake Pylant University Baptist Church of Austin First Baptist Church Miami Florida College Avenue Baptist Church W. B. Breazeale C. E. Hereford First Baptist Church of Austin University Baptist Church Pylant Forida Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary College Avenue Twenty Fifth Street

Faculty Dancing Club Officers Named for April 7

The Faculty Dancing Club will hold its regular dance on Wednesday evening April 7 at the A. & M. Mess Hall with music by the Aggieland orchestra. This event also marks the nomination of officers for the next year.

A. & M. Mess Hall Aggieland Orchestra

Black Cardboard Available at Eagle Printing Co

The Eagle Printing Co advertises black cardboard material available for purchase. Contact details not provided in the fragment.

Eagle Printing Co

Funeral of 8 P man held at Milano

John Brennan age 52 died of a heart attack in San Antonio. Funeral in Milano conducted by Father A Apel of Cameron. Interment in Milano cemetery. Survived by mother three brothers and three sisters. Funeral also noted as Mrs Haas club bridge luncheon with spring Easter decor and Dutch luncheon.

Milano Hearne Milano John Brennan San Antonio Brennan Hearne Missouri Pacific Railroad Company A. Apel St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Cameron W. H. Vick Paul Jones W. D. Smith E. R. Knolle L. E. Dunavant M. V. Carson, Jr Ben Fieseler

Texas A and M Students Visit Natchez Gardens

Mrs J G Philen and Mrs H H Pressley returned from Natchez Miss after attending the National Azalea Show with thirteen Texas A and M College students led by Wesley McKennie majoring in landscape gardening The group also toured private gardens in Natchez and in New Orleans La.

Hearne Mar J. G. Philen H. H. Pressley Natchez Miss Texas A. & M. College Wesley McKennie New Orleans

Ladies Missionary Tacky Party Ends Attendance Contest

In Hearne on March 25 the Methodist Missionary Society wrapped up its attendance contest with the losing side hosting a Tacky Party at Mrs. J. E. Stephens home. The rooms glowed with spring blooms as members wore humorous costumes and played forty two games. Pusich chilled from a large enamel pan labeled with an old fashioned dipper. Gingerbread and cookies accompanied drinks as twenty seven members joined the fun.

Hearne Mar The Methodist Missionary Society J. E. Stephens Stephens

Hearne Highway Committee Maps Year’s Road Plan

Hearne Chamber of Commerce highway committee outlines this year’s program led by President J G Philen. Focus areas include improvements to highways and lateral roads with an appointment set with state highway engineers in Austin next week. Members include O H McCollum F G Blake Roy L Moss W A Wilkerson and Fred Fan.

Hearne Hearne Chamber of Commerce J. G. Philen Austin O. H. McCollum F. G. Blake Roy L. Moss W. A. Wilkerson Fred Fanning

Winterset reviewed for Hearne Shakespeare Club

Miss Patricia Bookman of Fort Worth presented a review of Andersen's Winterset to the Hearne Shakespeare Club at the First Baptist church Educational Building. The program included musical interludes by Miss Wood and others, with guests and organizers noted and Easter-inspired decor described.

Hearne Hearne Shakespeare Club Patricia Bookman Fort Worth Andersen First Baptist Church H. D. Beaumont H. H. Pressley Collier H. A. Ely E. Y. Ely E. H. Heartfield Roy L. Moss Sam Welch Robert McKay Navasota Henry Harris Bryan Frances Waltman Austin R. Stephens Dallas Kathryn Bishop Bremond

Lampasas Woman Dies After Highway 43 Head-On Crash

News from Hearne reports Mrs. J. R. Holder of Lampasas died in Cameron hospital Wednesday morning from injuries suffered in a head-on collision on Highway 43 with a McLean Wholesale Grocery truck. Her husband, Mr. Holder, was treated for minor injuries.

Hearne J. R. Holder Lampasas Gause Highway Cameron Hospital

Hearne School Board Plans New Gym Facility

Hearne Texas February 26 The Hearne school board selects its athletic committee R E Cornforth H H Hetzler and Fred L Wood to study financing a gymnasium. A chamber of commerce panel F G Blake W S Hoyt Jr and O H McCollum will assist with planning and funding. Architect D J Driscol from Driscol and Groos of Austin will refine plans for future submission.

Hearne Mex R. E. Cornforth H. H. Hetzler Fred L. Wood Chamber of Commerce D. J. Driscol Driscol F. G. Blake W. S. Hoyt, Jr O. H. McCollum S. J. Alexander E. L. Williams H. V. Martin J. C. Waltman L. D. Williams Louis Cochran J. C. Rogers

Seven filling station operators fined for kerosene in gasoline

In Robertson county seven filling station operators were arrested for violating motor fuel laws. Each faced a $35 fine after tests showed kerosene mixed with advertised first grade gasoline. Arrests occurred five in Calvert, one in Hearne, and one in Brazos Bottom.

Hearne Mar Robertson County State Comptroller’s Department Calvert Brazos

Hearne Eagles to Run at San Jacinto Relays in Houston

Hearne Eagles track team, current Robertson County Interscholastic League champions, will compete at the San Jacinto Relays in Houston on March 27 on the Rice Institute track. Team members making the trip include Wilson Brock Demetre Palmos Billy Fleetwood Ira Edmonds Howard Edmonds Todd Beasley Burdette Hetaler Jerold Summerlin Soupy Reagan and Pistol Stubbs.

Hearne Hearne Eagles Robertson County San Jacinto Houston Rice Institute Wilson Brock Demetre Palmos Billy Fleetwood Ira Edmonds Howard Edmonds Todd Beasley Burdette Hetaler Jerold Summerlin Soupy Reagan

County meeting in Franklin on March 28 speakers announced

The court house in Franklin will host a meeting Saturday March 28 at 2 pm. Miss Zetha Melinnis district home demonstration agent and Miss Onah Jacks state agent will speak. Sponsors and Robertson county club members are invited. Jacks will discuss 4-H Club work.

Court House Franklin Zetha MelInnis Onah Jacks Robertson County Miss Jacks

New Gravel Pit Opens Near Hearne Under Local Management

J. W. Harrington of Hearne begins operations at a new gravel pit five miles south of Hearne near Sutton. The facility secures a contract to supply ten cars of ballast daily for the Southern Pacific Railroad Company for several months, employing local labor. Ballast will be laid between Hearne and Houston to rebuild the road bed.

Hearne J. W. Harrington Sutton Southern Pacific Railroad Company Houston

Auto Accessory Thieves Busy in Hearne

Three wheels and tires were stolen from H. A. Ely's garage on Friday night. A Chevrolet pickup lost two wheels and a Ford pickup one. An entry to R. E. Cornforth garage yielded nothing. L. S. Brown reported thieves frightened away from his car near Mrs. J. W. Waltman’s home. Footprints suggest a woman may have been involved.

Hearne Mar H. A. Ely R. E. Cornforth L. S. Brown J. W. Waltman Ely

Keen Competition In Interscholastic Tennis Meet

The Robertson county Interscholastic League meet in Calvert saw Franklin high school Lions win six of 12 first places. Senior girls singles winner Janita Melton of Franklin defeated Mary Dell Wood of Hearne 6-3 6-2 6-3. Hearne won senior singles and doubles titles, Franklin and Calvert also claimed wins. Hedrick led Franklin with junior high boys singles first place, and Franklin took three of four ward school matches.

Hearne Mar Franklin High School Lions Robertson County Franklin Calvert Hedrick

Hearne High Athlete Works With Longhorns

Hearne Texas March 29 Robert Cotton Evans former Hearne high school football star is training daily with the University of Texas Longhorns baseball team He seeks an outfield spot and with speed and hitting ability should become a regular before season end Evans also has a strong throwing arm He played semi pro baseball the past two seasons and starred in the 1935 Waco News Tribune cup race

Hearne Robert “Cotton” Evans University of Texas Longhorn Longhorns Evans

Eagles take two thirds at San Jacinto Relays in Houston

Quearne Eagles track team under J. C. Rogers claim two third places at the San Jacinto Relays held Saturday at Rice Institute field in Houston. Duke Beasley finished third in the discus and the 880 yard relay squad of Pistol Stubbs Billy Fleetwood Burdette Hetzler and Wilson Brock also earned a third.

Epworth League Elects Officers in Hearne

The Inter mediate Epworth League of the Methodist church in Hearne elected officers for the next quarter. President Byron Record. vice president Paul Palmos. secretary Geraldine Stanfield. song leader Margaret Lee Howard. program leader George Palmos Jr.. reporter Evelyn Melton.

Hearne Mar Epworth League of the Methodist Church Byron Record Paul Palmos Geraldine Stanfield Margaret Lee Howard George Palmos, Jr Evelyn Melton

Easter visitors greet Hearne in-town week

Out of town visitors for Easter in Hearne include T. B. Brashear Jr. of Austin, J. J. Hall Sr. and M. Gray of Houston, Ike Hall of Baytown, J. S. Wilson Jr. of Austin, G. D. Martin Jr. of Houston, Kathryn Driver of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Charles L. New of Brady, Dr. and Mrs. Edgar Boelsche of Brownwood, Bill Palmes of Texas University, Margery Beaumont of Round Rock, R. Stephens of Dallas, Charles Karney Jr. of SMU, Martha Alice Gray of Texas.

Hearne T. B. Brashear, Jr Austin J. J. Hall Mamie Gray Houston Ike Hall Baytown J. S. Wilson, Jr G. D. Martin, Jr Kathryn Driver Mary Hardin-Baylor Charles L. New Brady Edgar Boelsche

University Figures Help Texas Area Court Records

University, Richard Ballinger and Mavis Alexander, University of Texas, Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Robbins and Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Brennan of Taylor, Miss Thelma Oliver of Houston, Mrs. Frances Waltman of Austin, Ballinger Bryan of A. and M., Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Bullock of College Station, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Mathis of Bryan, and Miss Ruth Fleetwood of California, Denton.

Navasota Survey Establishes Hearne Headquarters

In Hearne Mar 30 engineers map 300 plus square miles of the Navasota river area for the Brazos River Reclamation District flood control project. L M Baughn leads surveying crews with aerial views by Austin Aerial Photograph Co. The Navasota dam would be 1430 feet long, one of four Brazos dams slated for deferred construction per the National Resources Board report.

Hearne Mar Navasota River Brazos River L. M. Baughn Navasota Reservoir Austin Aerial Photograph Company Navasota Dam Brazos National Resources Board Baughn Hearne Chamber of Commerce

Flood light system to rise in Hearne yards

Work will begin this week on the installation of a flood lighting system in the Hearne yards of the Southern Pacific Railroad Co. One hundred foot poles will be placed at both ends of the switching yards and each pole will carry four fixtures using 1 000 watt lamps.

Hearne Mac Southern Pacific Railroad Co

Missionary Society Meets for Study at Hearne Church

Mrs O H McCollum hosted the Women s Missionary Society of the Methodist church in Hearne for an afternoon study on Out of Africa led by Mrs E Y Ely with assistants Mrs J W Horlock Mrs T Walter Moore and Mrs F W C Karney. Devotional was by Mrs R P Henderson and prayer by Mrs T P Griffin. The next meeting is at the church on April 5.

Episcopal Youth to Convene at Temple Hearne

Young people from St. Phillip's Episcopal church Hearne invited to attend the Young People's Convocation in Temple on April 10. Diocese churches expect a large attendance with a program of study and entertainment planned by Rev. Dobbins.

Episcopal Temple Hearne St. Phillip’s Episcopal Church of Hearne Temple Dobbins Temple Episcopal Church H. N. Tinker Providence R. L Tinker Calvert St. Phillip’s Episcopal Church Epiphany Churen

Local Social Notes Out of Marlin and Houston Visits

Mrs. R. L. Green returns home after visiting Marlin guesting with Mr. and Mrs. Euell Rogers. Mrs. R. W. Marshall and Mrs. Fred A. Klapper visit Houston this week with hosts Mr. and Mrs. Brady Cole and Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Easterwood. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Brady on March 27 and well wishes flow to the Brady home.

Hearne Mar R. L. Green Marlin Euell Rogers R. W. Marshall Fred A. Klapper Houston Mrs. Marshall Brady Cole Klapper F. W. Easterwood E. M. Brady Brady

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