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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1928
Page
3
Miss Maurine Holcomb daughter of Mr and Mrs N C Holcomb of College Station has been chosen as the May queen of the A and M Consolidated High School reflecting school festive tradition during the month of May.
A 1928 Bryan shopping note promotes using local advertisements to secure value across merchandise. It highlights watches from Sankey Park, Hamilton and Elgin brands with price ranges, and Wilson Bradley's new pumps and sandals in bright colors, urging careful spending and modern choices.
Hy T Schovassa offers lifetime installation of Dupont Fabricrokoid dual-purpose awnings for cars. The all weather shade can be used inside as a shade or outside as an awning and is designed to not damage felt channels or chip glass.
The ad touts buying at The Piggly Wiggly as insurance against high prices unsanitary storage and brand substitution. It emphasizes reliable value and convenient service as key benefits for customers.
A man named Bonnett, described as a Negro, confessed to killing Albert Hunter in Mumford with a shotgun after mistaking him for the intended target. Sheriff Reed tracked Bennett, who had bought a gun and ammunition, and Bennett later admitted the crime. Also jailed is Charlie Ayres of College Station on charges of criminal assault on an eight year old girl.
Tyler Haswell and companions attended the Rotary State convention in Harlingen and a banquet in Matamoros. He praised the valley’s growth from 5 000 to 15 000 residents, new hotels and offices, irrigation advances, and the culture of its people, forecasting prosperity within ten years.
Wiggly operates a strictly cash business reducing bookkeeping costs and preventing bad debts. Customers pay only for their own purchases at a Piggly Wiggly, eliminating credit risk.
Jack Allen of Bryan Buick Co. urges buyers to consider Buick for neatness, taste, dependability, convenience and comfort. He argues modern life increases auto upkeep and highlights tires as crucial, urging readers to seek uninterrupted mileage and visit Home Oil on College Road for India Tires.
Dr Paul M Raysor prominent Bryan physician and Allen Military Academy surgeon suffered a partial stroke Saturday afternoon. He was stricken at his office and moved to his home. Attending doctors say his condition improves from last night as family members gather. Mrs A L Wignel of Port Arthur arrived and Mrs Emma Russell of Los Angeles will come Wednesday. Their son Tommie remains at sea en route to England, expected to land May 1.
J. F. Lavinder returned from Oklahoma where he visited Stillwater Norman and Oklahoma City. He noted wheat and oats progress while corn lags. In Norman he met Dr. W B Bizzell president of the University of Oklahoma formerly of A and M College. He asked to pass greetings to friends here. He left Oklahoma due to rain.
Brazos chapter of the Order of DeMolay elected officers on April 28 with Reed McDonald as master councilor and Wesley Bentley, Leslie Randolph, Hendrix Conway Jr., and Ervin McElroy in senior roles. Installations set for May 4 and 5, with 12 candidates to receive the DeMolay degree. 1928 Dallas convention planned for June 8-9 with likely participation by Brazos members.
Fifteen head of cattle mostly cows brand P on left hip were stolen from the Noto pasture north of Bryan. Contact 849 or See Sam Pa. Reward five dollars per head offered.
E F Parks Furniture Co reorganizes rug stock and offers 9 by 12 Axminsters valued at 45.00 for 33.75. Pay 8.75 down and 5.00 monthly. Low overhead keeps prices down and provides real savings on high grade rugs.
The piece notes Coca Cola’s rise to a national beverage status over forty years and details the distributing network with 1200 bottling stations, 2000 jobbers, 105000 fountain dealers, and 150000 bottle retailers, claiming fifteen million glasses daily. It endorses ordering by the case from Stephan Ice Co.
A Bryan Nursery and Flor al Company visit showcases gladolias in prime, geraniums for bedding and boxes, scarlet salvia for beds, with a complete stock of cut flowers yard plants and pot plants.
The examining trial in the Dr. R. J. Hunnicutt case, charged with criminal assault, was postponed until Friday morning on defense motion. State attorneys are County Attorney W. E. Neeley and W. S. Barron. Defense counsel include Law Henderson J. G. Minkert and Walter Hunnicutt of Marlin. Judge Joe McGee will preside in the district court room.
Decoration Day services at Bryan city cemetery Sunday afternoon under L. S. Ross Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy honored 126 graves, including 99 Confederate veterans, 19 World War veterans, and 8 in Boonville cemetery. Judge W. C. Davis led the program with wreaths, flags, and flowers by the U D C and local children.
The La Salle Hotel opening in Bryan drew a large audience for a menu, speeches, vaudeville from Houston, and dancing. Hosts Dupree Fountain and R W Howell led a well organized evening praised by Mayor Wilson Bradley Tyler Haswell J Webb Howell and Ty Cobb. Abel School of Dancing showcased dances like Dixie Stomp and Varsity Drag before late dancing. Visitors from Houston joined local citizens in a festive civic gathering.
The Iola high school will close Friday May 4 with graduation in the school auditorium Monday evening May 7. George P. Barron of the State Department of Education will present the diplomas and Dr J Thomas Davis of Stephenville will deliver the principal address.
The Poultry Tribune recounts farm results from 1919 to 1926 driven by pure bred Leghorns. Paul Smith clears $20 000 yearly from 3000 hens on 12 acres and another farmer expands from 350 layers to about 5000 layers with 90 000 baby chicks hatched. egg and chick sales rise, profits cover feed and business growth.
Hearne school superintendent F E T Robbins and Hearne Bottling Works proprietor Guy Cowser met Bryan Rotarians in Bryan to discuss a joint picnic for the boys. The committee set Friday June 1 as the proposed date and the location along the road between Bryan and Hearne if approved by both clubs.
The Brazos County Singing Convention meets at Kurten next Sunday May 6 for an all day song fest. This regular semi annual event invites everyone to attend and bring well filled baskets. Jess E Hensarling presides.
The Bryan Cemetery Association held a ten o'clock meeting presided by Geo A Adams with officers and members present. The treasurer Fred L Cavitt reported balances and receipts, while committees outlined spring cleaning efforts and requested city labor assistance. They adopted Decoration Day resolutions and urged all citizens to join in honoring war heroes.
Local parents and teachers learn that the A and M Campus Association publicity scrapbook was among eight Texas books sent to the National Convention of Parent-Teachers in session in Cleveland Ohio. Mrs R M Sherwood prepared the commemorative book and Mrs C A Searcy led the Ninth District book which is named the states outstanding district publicity record and sent to Cleveland. Much of the district materials were prepared and distributed by Mrs M R Bentley director publicity of the Ninth District.
Texas Brazos County District Court issues citation by publication for Will Williams in a divorce case filed by Arelia Williams. Publication spans four weeks. return day set for May 14 1928 at Bryan courthouse. Allegations include cruel treatment and disappearance after alleged robbery of $50. Court clerk J W Barron signs.
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