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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1928
Page
4
Bryan Springers ships ten dozen springers weighing 112 pounds and more to New Orleans at 36 cents a pound fob Bryan. A later telegram accepts the offer for pound and a half each and over. The note argues for Brazos producers to unite, form a marketing association, and secure a profitable market for farm products.
The Methodist District Conference met in Madisonville for a two day session, drawing strong attendance from Bryan and surrounding circuits. Delegates from Bryan included Mesdames Poole Owens Hanneman Bethea Sula Conn W F Gibbs W K Gibbs J W Longley and others along with Rev R S Marshall Oak McKenzie C R Gardner Grace Thatcher and D J McDonald and wives. College and Bryan Circuit were represented by Rev Jess Thompson Mendrick Gorzycki and Prof R L Hewett with Hensley Armstrong and Walter Armstrong also in attendance.
The Epworth League of the Methodist church in Bryan elected officers Sunday night. President Philip Hensarling and vice president Sam Crenshaw led the slate with secretary-treasurer Miss Frances Benson, devotional superintendent and era agent Miss Grace Thatcher, missionary department Kathleen Bullard, music department Emile Cochran, social service Emma Benson, and publicity supervisor Coulter Hoppess.
The Bryan Building And Loan Association held its annual meeting in the Chamber of Commerce rooms to report the sale of 96000 stock of the ninth series and re elect all officers. Officers named were President W H Cole Vice President H O Boatwright Secretary treasurer F E Eberstadt Assistant secretary treasurer Miss Aline Brogdon. Directors: W H Cole H O Boatwright W S Higgs Wilson Bradley F L Henderson W S Barron Robert Armstrong J B Bagley J J Richey.
Law Henderson of Bryan spoke before the Fearne Rotary Club on April 19 delivering a San Jacinto theme. He favored a shift from florid patriotism to Texas history detailing early settlement and state military strategy to an audience keen on Anglo-Saxon progress.
Leonard school closed Friday after a very successful term. Principal Mrs Hearne and assistant Mrs Mathis led the effort. Honor pupils with A averages included Albina Blauack Pauline Biasek Taylor Bokowski Minnie Luther and Frances Kremiski.
County Agent C. L. Benson notes weather lore linking February thunder to April cold snaps. February 21 and 27 saw thunders in Bryan, and April 21 brought a cold spell with another norther approaching. Groundhog Day cloudiness failed to predict an early spring, yielding an unexpectedly late season.
The annual ladies spring horse show will be held May 12 at A. and College with a children's pony class and events such as cow pony race jumping cavalry ride and artillery ride. Mrs J E Sloan of College offers details by telephone to those interested.
A cold snap last night damaged young cotton in the section, with losses not yet precisely known but described as not small. The cold has influenced the cotton market, causing a recent advance of over two cents per pound.
Mrs L F Mangis of Wheelock Texas urges principle over party in the prohibition debate. She cites McAdoo on the president’s duty to enforce the eighteenth amendment and appoint law enforcers who support prohibition despite party labels.
The College Station Parent Teacher Association will hold its regular monthly meeting on May 4 at 3 16 p m in the school building. Lola Blair will demonstrate When Cinderella Dined With a Prince and C KB Finley will discuss Value of Home Economics in the Home. Annie Mell Clement’s pupils will present a style show.
Australian inquiry aims to locate an insect pest or method to control prickly pear spread in Australia. H. K. Lewcock, traveling microbiologist, and botanist wife visit Texas, studying cactus in Uvalde and nearby towns before reporting back. They work with Texas A&M staff to pursue a biological control solution amid rapid plant expansion in Queensland and New South Wales.
Voter interest rises in precinct conventions in Brazos county on May 5 with delegates chosen to the county convention and from there to the state convention. Precinct chairmen listed include J Walter Smith Millican R G Neeley Wellborn W E Gandy Bryan route 3 Brazos Varisco Steele's Store Noah Cole Bryan route 3 Otto Plagens Week Joe T Lock Zack T C Elliott Edge Charles adta Bryan route 5 F L Henderson Bryan R V Armstrong Bryan George Jones Reliance W H Hendrix Allen farm Oak McKenzie
State Treasurer W Gregory Hatcher reports April 30 balances across fifty seven funds totaling 23 029 479 with about 1 992 314 in outstanding warrants. General revenue 6 085 432 with 1 074 590 warrants. Highway fund 11 745 575 with 282 917 warrants. School fund 2 009 500 warrants 194 740 permanent school fund 1 382 509 warrants 142 068 Confederate pension 745 095 warrants 21 709.
In Kansas City on May 2 delegates to the Methodist Episcopal church general conference voted ten to one against considering a resolution on a modernist fundamentalist controversy, effectively averting the dispute at the session's start.
Hon T Henderson of Cameron a famed jurist and farmer is critically ill at his home with pneumonia. Reports say he is seriously ill but holding his own. He practiced law in Cameron for almost 50 years and is Milam county's sole Who's Who representative.
The American Association of Collegiate Registrars approves a testing board for Philippines students to assess English proficiency before leaving for the United States. Dean Charles E Finley of the University and Municipal College of Texas, president of the association, reports this step to prevent embarrassment and guide admissions decisions before departure.
Granger farmer Steve Machac faces a charge of using poison with criminal intent after meat found in a neighbor’s smokehouse showed unusual color. A woman washed the meat and discarded water in a hog trough. a dog and hogs died after ingesting the meat.
Dr H Y Benedict president of the University of Texas spoke at A and M College on How to Measure the Distance of the Stars. He praised Bryan noting the LaSalle Hotel electric signs and street lights and said Bryan is a prosperous little city away from big Texas cities.
Tom Koneeny of the Rye school won the A. and P. store prize for the greatest number of rat tails turned in for the week ending April 25, tallying 645. Ervin Stroud of King's Highway Wine led the week ending April 28 with 654 tails, edging Robert Kindt of the same school at 617.
J. D. Lowe of Stanton arrived today for a visit to his daughter, Mra Adama, and family plans.
Army honor rating board members inspected Allen Academy during a noon banquet at the LaSalle Hotel hosted by the Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce. Major C H Bonesteel and Major R E O Brien, with Colonel C R Mayo, spoke and listed numerous attendees including Col Nelson and Allen Academy leaders. An excellent hotel menu followed the formal program.
Former State Senator Bob Astin of Mumford traveled through Bryan on his Houston to Brazos Valley trip. He praised Texas Democrats for unity against Republicans and backed an uninstructed Texas delegation to the national convention while supporting Jesse Jones as a favorite son. He noted Governor Dan Moody should not run for national office and endorsed enforcing the 18th amendment and constitutional rule.
The Highway Commission awarded the topping of 9 miles of Highway No. 6 to Haden & Austin of Houston for about 14000 dollars. Work starts at the Navajo river crossing concrete road and runs back through Millican. The project followed an 80 foot right of way secured by the Chamber of Commerce highway committee chaired by W. S. Barron and county commissioners.
Mr and Mrs J W Thompson of Edge were also in the city for the day on business.
Supt H L Durham led Bryan public schools to a strong showing at the Brenham district meet of the Interscholastic League of Texas. Highlights include first place for Miss Tiny Ross in declamation and for Marques Ehlinger in senior high school boys events, with multiple Bryan students placing in junior high and rural categories and in extempore speaking and essay writing.
The women's auxiliary of the American Legion and the Earle Graham post will convene Monday night May 7 in the district courtroom. Mrs. A. S. McSwain says steps toward a formal auxiliary are nearing completion and invites mothers wives daughters and sisters of veterans and war casualties to attend the organizational meeting. A large turnout is anticipated.
Major R. FE. O'Brien and Major C. H. Bonesteel of the Washington army honor rating board praised Bryan and Texas after inspecting Allen Academy Friday and Saturday. He called Texas frank and hospitable and said Bryan is the garden spot of Texas. He recalled a Chamber of Commerce banquet at the La Salle Hotel and praised Texan hospitality. He also contrasted a previous Atlanta school visit with two hours of grand opera.
The Campus Social Club at Col lege held its final meeting of the school year on Saturday April 28 electing officers for the next year: T O Walton president A B Conner vice president C E Finley secretary D H Ried treasurer F L Thomas reporter Hostesses from vocational education fiscal and medical departments presented a wild flower show with 27 Texas varieties arranged for study. Prof C Doak of A M College lectured on names and growth of the flowers. Chicken sandwiches olives cheese wafers and iced tea were served.
A Goodyear Tire district meeting bringing together about 50 representatives from five counties met Friday at the LaSalle Hotel. Bryan participants included W. L. Dowling J. M. Dunn George Edge William P. Nedbalek Judge H. O. Ferguson W. J. Blasek A. G. Nedbalek Jimmie Rd G J. Nedbalek EB. a Blasek and il 1 Whitley.
Miss Katherine Jones of Dallas arrives for a weekend visit to her parents in Reliance. She is the first and only woman to manage an electric sign company, recently promoted after heading the Texas branch of Opaltime Sign Co. in Battle Creek. Jones has ten years of electric sign experience in Dallas and is honored for her proven leadership across Brazos county and Bryan.
Rev. J. J. Tatum and Rev. M. L. Hollis travel to Plainview Church near North Zulch in Leon County for a district Free Baptist conference. The event continues through Sunday with both ministers set to address the gathering.
Albert Ruth, Texas botanist, argued the Bluebonnet is misnamed and should be Lupin, noting the term once referred to the titmouse and Scots. He spoke at a Garden Club of Dallas meeting at Mrs. W. R. Hughes’s home, highlighting North Texas wildflowers and local plant specimens.
John Nedbalek of Wheelock visited Bryan on Saturday trading with local merchants. He reported cold weather damaged his cotton requiring replanting but he grew most of his own cotton seed this year. Nedbalek is a successful farmer who diversifies by farming gardens fruits vegetables and raising cows hogs and chickens.
A countywide dairy meeting is set for Saturday May 5 at 2 PM in the Chamber of Commerce to discuss obtaining bulls from Register of Merit cows at little cost. The plan, backed by the Experiment Station and Extension, requires community interest and adherence to outlined conditions to boost foundation stock and farm prosperity.
Hon. W. S. Barron addressed the City Federation of Young Peoples Societies of Bryan at First Presbyterian Church on investing a life through prayer and devotion. Miss Flora Wood chaired the planning report, Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Black sang, and Pat Newton introduced the speaker.
Brazos County Democratic executive committee appointed precinct chairmen Monday to fill vacancies ahead of Saturday precinct conventions. Named were Steele's Store for Precinct 4 with Brazos Varisco, Reliance for Precinct 12 with George Jones, and Fire Station Bryan with Oak McKennie. Attending were W S Higgs Law Henderson R V Armstrong Noah Cole Otto Plagens Charlie Merka W E Gandy and Walter Smith.
McDonald Howell of Athens spent Sunday in Bryan with his parents Mr and Mrs Ralph Howell. He operates a movie machine in Athens and says he likes Athens and its people but Bryan remains the best town in Texas.
Mrs. 5. M. Marrs of Austin Texas was elected head of the National Congress of Parent-Teachers in Cleveland on May 2 succeeding Mrs. Margaret Reeve of Philadelphia. The election results were announced last night.
Miss Katherine Henderson, previously ill with a slight attack of pneumonia, is reported much improved and on the road to recovery.
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