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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1937
Page
1
A humorous column uses a farm metaphor to critique local politics and public utilities. It likens political units to eggs and groups to birds, noting the Chamber of Commerce as the cook preparing a dish for the common welfare while suggesting schools should harmonize disparate elements.
Edward Duke of Windsor reunites with Wallis Simpson at Castle de Candé in France. He travels by car after learning her divorce is final and plans for a marriage announcement are expected soon.
Mrs. C L Baker, former Bryan resident, visits Bryan with relatives and friends after months in Corpus Christi. She plans to travel to Amarillo to visit her daughter S S Fleeck, while Mrs Fleeck, once Miss Bessie Baker, will be in Bryan tomorrow and then go to Houston for Mother's Day. Mrs Baker will return to Amarillo next week. Mrs Lee J Rountree and Mrs J P Jones traveled to Waco on Tuesday for business.
W. E. Wimberley has been named Brazos county chairman for the Citizens Military Training Camps in Texas by Ralph H. Durkee, civilian aide to the Secretary of War. Brazos' seven slot quota invites all interested to apply by June 1 at CMTC headquarters Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, for a camp at Camp Bullis near San Antonio from July 7 to August 5.
The safety inspection lane conducted Tuesday by the Texas Highway Patrol under Capt. Gilbert saw 1198 cars pass the lane and 10083 pass the inspection. Of the 189 defective vehicles, 58 were returned and cleared for good condition. Defects included 118 brakes 18 mufflers 97 lights 28 horns 12 steering gear and 5 windshield wipers. Capt. Gilbert thanked Traffic Policemen Lee and Hamilton and the public for cooperation.
Miss Delma Adams daughter of Mrs Hazel Adams of Franklin married Carl Rahnert of Kurten son of Mr and Mrs Fritz Rahnert in a small Kurten ceremony at Rev Mueller's home at 1 pm. The couple left for a wedding trip to San Antonio and will reside in Bryan.
Firemen were called to the garage apartment of Will Holmes Wednesday afternoon for a fire caused by an electric iron. No damage was reported.
In a swift departure from St Wolfgang Edward of Windsor leaves for Tours after a phone call with Wallis Simpson who urged him to hurry. He plans to join his fiancée in France, ending exile begun last December as preparations surge in his household.
White rural schools of Brazos county will close by May 21 with nine month term districts Milli can Templeman Steep Hollow Tabor and Steeles Store closing that date. Several schools schedule earlier closures including Woodville Leonard Rye Wixon Prospect Bowman Minter Springs Allen Farm Knob Prairie and Reliance with varied dates in April and May.
Funeral services for George A. Adams of 3611 East 27th Street were held Saturday at 4 30 p m at the First Christian church. Rev E S Bledsoe, Dr W H Andrew and other clergy conducted the rites. Interment followed in Bryan City cemetery. Pallbearers included J Webb Howell and others. honorary pallbearers were church board members. Adams survived by his wife Emily Peale and two children, with several siblings and relatives in attendance from across Texas and Oklahoma.
Mrs. Beryl Wharton, 33, died after brief illness with pneumonia. Funeral held Sunday at 3 p.m. from the Dellwood home with Rev. L A Wilson of St Andrew's Episcopal officiating. Interment in Bryan city cemetery. McCulloch Dansby in charge. Survived by three sons Arthur John and William Wharton and her father A J Dawley.
The Texas Federation of Business and Professional Women will hold its annual convention in El Paso from June 3 to 5 with headquarters at the Paso Del Norte Hotel. Each club is urged to send strong representation for important questions to be determined.
An order by Surrogate James A. Delehanty signed Monday grants relatives of the late Arthur Brisbane authority to open a safe deposit box seeking a possible will or codicil. The move follows Brisbane's death and seeks any testamentary documents.
Fred Jones died after a夜 quarrel over a nickel in a northern city gambling house. Ben Palm surrendered to police early Monday, after evading arrest since the Saturday night stabbing. Palm, a Black man, is jailed as the investigation continues. the wound was an ordinary pocket knife blow.
Mr and Mrs J P Hines of College Station mourn the death of their six year old son Joe Clarence Hines who passed away at home Friday at 1 am after a year long illness He was born February 21 1931 and was 6 years 2 months 9 days old Funeral services were held Saturday at 4 pm from the home of Mrs Hines mother Mrs Co B Parks Interment followed in Temple cemetery
The city started renumbering business areas first with crews moving to residential districts next. The two to three week project will have city workers install new numerals and remove old ones, charging 25 cents per installation. Property holders will be consulted on placement visible from the street.
S A McMillan of the Texas Extension Service donated four books to Mrs Lee J Rountree for the Carnegie Library shelf by the Business and Professional Women's club. Titles include Is This America Economic Geography Radio Troubleshooting and Farm Economics Management and Distribution.
Austin May 4. Governor James V. Allred proclaims next Sunday Mother s Day in Texas calling all sons and daughters to show appreciation for mothers whose love and devotion have left sacred memories.
Dr. F L Thomas of Texas Agricultural Station reports slower hatch of cotton flea hoppers and boll weevil emergence in early May. Weevil emergence before May 1 runs just over three percent, above average, with 51 percent of expected emergence by May 1. Young flea hoppers appear in primrose weeds across Grimes Washington Fayette and Lavaca counties and as far north as Dallas. Adult hopper numbers rise in southern counties. Injury reports come from the Lower Valley Substation.
Six poetry works were added to the Bryan and College Business and Professional Women’s Club shelves by Mrs. Lee J. Rountree. Titles include From Mexico to Montreal on a Cow Pony by Bill Smart Shin ing Trails by Clyde Walton Hill Salt of the Earth and Sea by John P Stolander The Singing Soul by Pearle Moore Stevens Panorama by Theresa M Hunter and Texas Emblems for You by Nann Hillary Harrison.
Mrs A A MacKenzie died Sunday afternoon at her home after a lingering illness. Funeral services were held Monday at 4 00 P M from the home with Rev L A Wilson rector of St Andrew s Episcopal Church in charge. She is survived by family and friends who offered comfort during her illness.
Mrs Emma Oliver Webb age unknown died Friday at 2 PM at 3211 South College Avenue after a long illness. Survived by two daughters Mrs John Sharp Williams of Yazoo City and Mrs J Allen Myers Jr of Montgomery. Also two granddaughters and one great grandchild. Funeral Saturday at 3 PM from the residence. interment in Bryan City Cemetery. Rev Glenn Flynn of Dallas to conduct.
Mesdames Theodor Mahler J R Newland W Clemmer Mitchell Hiram Downard and Ervin Jackson drove to Horton Chapel east of Huntsville Thursday to represent the local Woman’s Missionary Society in a district meeting. The party returned at early evening.
J L Mocere of Cameron father of Mrs C W Crawford died Friday from a stroke suffered about two weeks earlier. His funeral was held today in Cameron.
President Roosevelt will spend about ninety minutes at Texas A and M College on Monday afternoon arriving at 2 o clock and leaving at 3 30 He will witness a Cadet Corps review and may address cadets and local residents at Kyle Field pending final arrangements.
Mr and Mrs Quinlan Adams of Jacksonville Florida stay in Bryan for a few days with Mrs Geo A Adams helping in the late George A Adams insurance office. The Geo A Adams Agency will remain the same name at the same location after his 40 years as a leading local insurer.
The Commerce Department reports 3004 automobile deaths in 126 cities in the first 16 weeks of the year, up from 2307 in the same period last year.
E A Miller Texas Extension Service says Texas cotton averaged 14.77 to 14.87 sixteenths inches over 1934 to 1985, below the Cotton Belt and national averages. The 61 page report from the Bureau of Agricultural Economics notes boll weevil impact and potential export effects on prices and quality.
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