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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1937
Page
4
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The article recounts Simeon Stylites the Elder who began monastic life at sixteen and built a 60 foot pillar to endure penance. It notes his 36 years atop the pillar until his death in 459 and mentions Simeon Stylites the Younger who spent 63 years pillar sitting, dying in 597. It also details Buck Pressley’s 1 000 batting feat for the Greenville Spinners in 1922 while injured, and his 1910 Roanoke season with a perfect 119 games fielding mark.
George A Adams a veteran insurance man and Bryan resident died leaving a legacy of cooperative progress. He supported the Chamber of Commerce served on its boards led church work at First Christian and contributed to civic and philanthropic efforts shaping Bryan into a modern city. His steadfast guidance helped navigate ambitious plans despite obstacles.
Celebrated Bryan educator Miss Wesa Weddington, longtime Stephen F. Austin High School teacher and mentor to thousands, was named director of the Southeastern Division of the Texas State Teachers Association. The tribute notes her steadfast discipline, dedication, and lasting impact on youth and community.
Residents are urged to enjoy Spring wildflowers across Texas and support highway department efforts to preserve native blooms. The article highlights bluebonnets Indian paintbrush Texas star wild phlox and wine cup and notes seeds are planted along highways to speed growth. A local wildflower show at the Highway building showcases the beauty and conservation message.
Bryan citizens face a May 18 election on bonds for a new high school. The piece urges informed voting and warns an election with low turnout would be a farce. It also notes that a Hollywood strike reducing film output might be viewed positively by some moviegoers.
A lively digest of entertainment and society items includes W C Fields and Matt Carney telegrams, Notre Dame visit hints, a New Port honeymoon, Clare Boothe and Margalo Gillmore receptions, and Long Island estates listed for sale. Also notes on cinema, autocar ideas, and caricature talk with references to Kaufman, Markey, and Little Miss Muffet.
The old B Hall dormitory on the University of Texas campus will be torn down in a few weeks. Former residents gather to toast its traditions as progress demands its destruction. The writer lauds its democratic spirit, its poor scholars, and the rough camaraderie that shaped many notable graduates and ideals central to the nation.
Charles Weldon Stone, English instructor at Texas A and M College, won first prize in the open division of the Midwestern folk drama playwriting contest for the second year in a row. His play Court in Maisie won this year, following Quarrytown which won in 1936.
Clerk F T Cole prepared jury lists Monday for the May term of district court to be opened next Monday by Judge W C Davis. Reports indicate a light docket in both civil and criminal sections.
Dr. Boliver J. Lloyd, medical director of the U S Public Health Service and assistant director of the Pan American Sanitary Bureau, left Saturday noon for Galveston after a week of lectures at A and M College. He will inspect the U S Marine Hospital and the U S Quarantine Station and visit the University of Texas Medical College before returning to Washington.
A. P. Buchanan of Harvey has bought the T. A. Bullock mercantile business in Bryan and stock-taking is underway before the new proprietor takes charge. Fritz Somerlatte sails Saturday from Galveston to Bremen via London and New York for a three month visit to Germany. The Bryan lodge Woodmen of the World plans to aid in initiating candidates in Caldwell next Monday. Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Mason will relocate to Bryan to work as bookkeeper for Myers Hardware. Local farmers and residents such as T. P. Hall and Bill Ettle were noted in city. A Texas mother of eleven applied for a pension. R. M. Dansby of Rock Prairie visited Bryan.
The piece records praise for Roberta E. Lawson from Noisy Nell and others in the General Federation of Women's Clubs, noting Lawson's nonpartisan leadership and wartime service. It also covers CCC and NYA remarks on youth work, opportunities, and a bond issue for a new high school building. Delegates and guests are listed.
The Business and Professional Women's Club discussed youth issues at Maggie Parker's dining room. Minnie Fisher Cunningham chaired a program on what organized youth asks, CCC camps, the National Youth Administration, and youth desires for equal opportunity, security, understanding, recreation, and future prospects aligning with the New Deal. L. G. Warren of Center, a junior at A and M College, spoke for the youth.
The American Legion auxiliary through its Americanization Committee announced winners in three groups of a Poppy Poster contest. Group 1 winners Norman Halbrooks Alice Mae Brewer and Betty Nancy Cole all from Travis school. Group 2 winners Minnie Ann Patranella Mary Francis Payne and Roland Nunn from Travis and Stephen F. Austin. Group 8 winner Hugo Krenek from A and M Consolidated. First place earns 5 dollars and posters go to the state convention in San Angelo. Also underway is the National Defense themed Fidae essay contest.
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