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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1934
Page
2
Members of the Future Farmers of America in Bryan gathered for a banquet where officers introduced guests and discussed chapter activities. Henry Ole opened the program praising teachers and the group’s work, while S. Woods and other members outlined future projects and the role of the Chamber of Commerce in public welfare.
Columnish fragment notes a local discussion about a controversial topic labeled as a far invasion and references Burt and a land dispute. The readable text is sparse and lacks clear events or dates, but signals ongoing commentary on regional matters.
The Chamber of Commerce under the New Deal is described as adopting a new role. The article notes the administration invited chambers to organize national and local bodies related to the NNA and AAA and participate in similar arrangements.
Steele's Store School announces a light comedy drama titled Saron Slick of Punkin Crick to be staged when classes end June 1. Under Mrs. R. B. Hearne supervision pupil cast includes Tony Varisco Tony Noto Sam F Margaret Bonono Anthonmette Varisco Frances Noto and Josephine Perrone.
Members of the Bryan postal force gathered Saturday night at Ferguson Crossing for a social hour after savoring squirrel stew. Winifred Carroll prepared and cooked the stew, with a nimrod in the force named as host.
A long annual history by C E Jenkins detailing the Bryan church Sunday school from its 1869 lay foundation after a union Sunday school era, early leaders and superintendents, notable teachers including Miss Lillie Hall, and the growth of classes and programs up to the 1920s, with anecdotes on the school’s role in the community, Easter egg hunts, and the marriages that helped form church leadership.
Dr. Fred W. Jensen and Dr. Ww. Hi Lawrence led Bryan Rotary delegates to the district convention in Laredo with about 200 members traveling to Monterrey for a banquet and Mexican barbecue. Col. C. C. Todd, former district governor, appeared on the program and returned to Bryan earlier.
County Clerk Clyde issues a marriage license for Charlies Martin and Juanite Green, described as negro, under local civil records. The notice notes the two individuals are authorized to wed per the county clerk’s certificate.
Brazos County Health Board met Saturday at the court house with members present. Reports covered social service work, a girl with a gland issue sent to Seeley Hospital, and a planned round-up schedule for Parochial St Joseph's Bowie Travis Consolidated schools on specific May dates. A health funding bill was discussed and a Negro Health Work annual report was presented.
The May meeting of Brazos County Red Cross executive committee was held in the city hall secretary’s office. G S Parker Jr presided in the absence of Chairman C M Bethany and Vice Chairman Rev J B Gleissner. reports covered April new cases 20, cases disposed of 27, and 36 cases active to May 1, plus two government investigations and two hospitalizations. Captain L R Nachman discussed life saving tests and the visit of Ned Campbell from St Louis. Nachman to leave for Panama and was praised for over four years of service. Resolutions of thanks were approved and a write note to Nachman was authorized.
The Stephen F. Austin Future Farmers of America chapter hosted high school home economics girls for an afternoon and evening picnic. After six teams formed three baseball games were played followed by capture the flag and three-deep. Harvey D. Watson and Frank Stabler provided harmonica and guitar numbers.
The list names Juanita Jones Georgia Lee Davis Lucille Gibson Ina Mae Price Julia Kalinec Dorothy Hostetter Louella Ballard Rebecca Jones Helen Rubin Dorothy Mangum Lurene Moore and Miss Winnie Harr es the home economic teacher. Also present were Future Farmers Jack Gregg Henry Ole Martinson Walter McGregor B D Foster Edgar Rubin Frank Rubin Al Locke Johnny Wehrman Gillian Steen Henry Visoski Lee Ros prim Harvey D Watson Frank Stabler Ernest Bond Monroe Bond Pressly Cawley J C Hohn Maurice Henry Waldie Sosolik Robert Trant Robert Ball James Walker Carl Cantella John Stanford and David Munday.
Six churches in the Creath Brazos Baptist Association gathered for a picnic at Sue Haswell Memorial Park and to form a youth council. Sunbeams led by Myrtle Robertson were announced as counselors. meeting program featured addresses, devotional led by Rev W B Breazeale, and organ by Mrs J E Leigh. Representatives totaled 4 Sunbeams, 8 Junior R A s, 10 Junior G A s, 15 Intermediate G A s, and 32 Y W A s with next all day gathering planned in Navasota in July.
Senior girls from Bryan high school along with their superintendent sponsor and principal are invited to spend May 12 on Baylor College campus as guests of the college and W M U District 15. The day features campus activities, chorus, plays, athletics, a motorcade, souvenirs and picnics for the group.
Wesley Bentley says a Houston man attacked him on a street near Montrose and Richmond after asking his name and hometown. The assailant, named J F Currie, claimed to be a local business man and is free on bail as Bentley pursues legal action.
E. R. Bryant manager of the J. C. Penney Company returned from Fort Worth after a week of buying and executive sessions with head office representatives in New York. He placed orders for much of Bryan store fall merchandise at favorable prices. Nearly 300 managers attended the Fort Worth convention, one of seven held nationwide.
The O. E. Martin family from Dallas visited Harmony relatives for a Davidson Creek reunion. All siblings except Ernest Martin of Caldwell attended. Guests included Bill Martin Gladewater J J Martin and family Bryan Steve and family Bryan W F Tomon and family Gause Goree Martin Caldwell Tom Ryan Caldwell Sie Pillon and family Harmony and Alvie Martin Bryan.
About 50 men from Bryan and vicinity enjoyed a squirrel stew and a fox hunt at the old Gollins place near Harvey Thursday night. The event was planned by Douglas Peters E A Peters Horace Dansby and John Buchanan.
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