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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1936

Page

3

Reliance Downs College 2 1 To Take Loop Lead

Reliance Districts College Station Sunday at Reliance field 2 1 to grab first place in the Grimes Brazos Baseball Association. Reliance turned the league's first triple play of the year as Crenshaw and the College defense held much of the damage. Ralph Lindsey struck out 11 in a nine hit effort for Reliance while Crenshaw allowed six hits but issued eight walks.

Reliance College Station Reliance Field Grimes-Brazos Baseball Association College Cc. Kana Crenshaw Kana H. Holland Short Butke J. Lindsey Lindsey Risinger Ralph Lindsey Burke McNeeley Arrington Bond R. Lindsey McNeely Jack Lindsey N. Holland R. Kana McMimms Kee Carter Thompson J. Riley Beogs i Gi Risinger O —— College HVPO Gorzycki

Bryan Legion Junior Team Wins in Tenth

The Earl Graham Post No. 159 junior baseball squad routed Smetana 10 to 0 Sunday afternoon at Smetana. Bryan turned in four double plays as Syptak hit two doubles and Joe Bond and Mit Williams pitched. This is the post’s first year fielding a junior team for players 17 and under. A rematch with Crockett is set for May 24 in Bryan.

Earl Graham American Legion Smetana Bryan Syptak Joe Bond Mit Williams Post Bryan Club Crockett

Homecoming Meet For Steep Hollow Cemetery Group

Mrs. I. M. Cook of Steep Hollow and assistants prep the annual Cemetery Association homecoming and all day meeting to be held on the fifth Sunday in May May 31 with further announcements to follow later in the month.

Steep Hollow I. M. Cook The Cemetery Association of

Reunion at Ellis Home Marks Mother's Day Gathering

Sunday family reunion at the R. R. Ellis home brought together Mrs. Ellis's sisters and brothers. Guests included L. H. Hood of Houston and family, B. E. Hood of Denison, J. M. O'Brien of San Antonio, R. L. Colley and daughter Robbie Dell Colley of Alvin, R. L. Colley Jr. a student at A and M, W. V. Brumfield and Minnie Colley of Alvin, and Seldon Ellis of Bryan. A basket dinner was shared under trees in Haswell Park.

BE. M. Hood Denison J. M. O’brien San Antonio R. L. Colley Robbie Dell Colley Alvin R. L. Colley, Jr A. and M. College W. V. Brumfield Minnie Colley Seldon Ellis Bryan

Miller Named New Wichita Falls City Manager

Jacksonville May 8 Resignation by J Bryan Miller as city manager after five years in this post was tendered to the city commission. Effective June 1 he leaves for Wichita Falls to take a higher post, marking a notable promotion in Texas municipal service.

Jacksonville J. Bryan Miller Miller Wichita Falls Texas City Bryan Lubbock

Funeral Service Of Dr. Goodwin Held Thursday

Dr. Joeday N. Goodwin's funeral took place in Bryan after a body arrival from McAllen. The service at 8 p.m. at his sister N A Stewart's home featured L B Elrod and W H Andrew, with a quartet, readings, and prayers. Interment followed at Bryan City Cemetery. Notables from Longview, Waco, Dallas, Navajo, Kilgore attended.

Joeday N. Goodwin Southern Pacific Bryan McAllen N. A. Stewart Bryan City L. B. Elrod W. H. Andrew First Baptist Church Jesus Savior O. A. Ashworth Daniel Russell W. S. Johnson J. N. Goodwin Brazos County W .H. Andrew Elrod Out of Bryan Goodwin J. C. Barton Longview Arthur Stewart Baylor University Waco Sam Andrew Marion Andrew Kilgore Howard Yonkers Dallas Sam Wood Jacksonville H. L. Stewart Navasota Opha Grissom Robert Wood Vincent Florey John Swanner Paul Harding

Durst Charged With Drunken Driving After Bryan Collision

Jody Durst, identified as Black, is jailed on drunken driving charges after a Sunday afternoon crash in Bryan’s northeast. Justice A J Buchanan’s court handles the case. Bryan Burkhalter says Durst forced him off the road, sending Burkhalter into a wire fence, prompting a confrontation.

Jody Durst Bryan Burkhalter Bryan A. J. Buchanan Burkhalter Durst

Navasota Woman Buried Friday After Services

Funeral services for Mrs. Jewell Williamson Cole of Navasota were held at noon Friday at the First Baptist church in Bedias with Rev. A J Russell officiating. Interment followed at Bedias Baptist cemetery amid abundant flowers.

Jewell Williamson Cole C. M. Cole Navasota Brazos Valley Sanitarium First Baptist Church Bedias A. J. Russell Robert Read Georgetown P. C. McGahey Cole Jewell Williamson Madisonville Bryan College Station Old Rugged Cross Joe Horace McAdams W. B. Callender Port Arthur R. E. Callender Hillsboro W. P. Harrison Ray Harrison Henry Taylor W. P. Hassell W. W. Greenwood S. S. Coleman E. T. Ketchum H. L. Stewart Alex McAlpine White Hall G. C. Sanders Richards Baptist Peyton Still Coolidge Mary Duer W. R. Hassell Emmett Cole Fort Worth Davis Cole Walton Cole Dayton, Ky Charles Cole R. H. Bush Roy Snyder W. H. Andrew E. E. Yeager J. H. Conway D. L. Wilson George Foster A.L. Smith Lee J. Rountree M. R. Bentley Lila Graham Bryan D. L. Weddington Minnie Fisher Cunningham Carl Cole W. H. Cole Sim Cooper F. E. Lichte Mae Bell Smith Grace Neeley Henry Harrison Maurine Hearne A. D. Jackson G. W. Orms Roland Nunn Jack Shelton

Navasota Church Wins B I U Awards in Contests

Navasota's First Baptist church earned banners for efficiency and attendance in the Creath Brazos Baptist Association B T U revival. The award ceremony, at First Baptist Bryan, featured remarks by T C Gardner of Dallas and a trombone solo by Robert Cole Nelson with Ernest Sample on piano from College Avenue Baptist Bryan.

Navasota First Baptist Church Creath-Brazos Baptist Association Baptist Training Union Bryan College Avenue Baptist of Millican T. C. Gardner Dallas B.T.U Robert Cole Nelson Ernest Sample College Avenue Baptist Church of Bryan W. B. Breazeale College Avenue Baptist Church

Travis Fourth Grade Students Visit Eagle Printing

Fourth grade students from Travis Elementary School, guided by Miss Julia Schovassa, visited Eagle Printing on Monday to learn about newspaper production. Students included Floyd Mauldin, Brook Stevenson, Lois Sample, Eugene Foster and others.

Travis Julia Schovassa Eagle Printing Company Floyd Mauldin Brook Stevenson Lois Sample Eugene Foster Lucille Gomez Jacqelin Stolje Mary Ruth Webster Floy Sample Louis Ruffino Eugene Moore Mildred Becker Billy Webb Billy Ada

Reliance Schools Close After Rainy Postponement

Reliance schools end term with Friday night closure due to rain. Principal Fred Gage completes his duties and will oversee Kurten schools next year, taking over from David Bunting.

Reliance Fred Gage Kurten David Bunting

Veteran Sunday School Teacher Miss Lily Hall Honored

The First Methodist Sunday school honored veteran teacher Miss Lily Hall during a Mother's Day service. Nursery and Beginners groups sang, primaries presented gifts, and Mrs Dona Carnes from Miss Lily’s class 49 years ago gave a silver water pitcher. The program, led by Theodor Mahler, closed with a duet.

First Methodist Sunday School Lily Hall J. B. Priddy Paulson H. T. Downard Lily Dona Carnes Theodor Mahler Mesdames O. A. Ashworth E. R. Bryant Methodist Church School

Montgomery Ward Retools Bryan Store Interior

Montgomery Ward Company is remodeling its Bryan store to align with new company standards. The first floor stairway moves to the north, the dry goods department shifts to the mezzanine, and about 60 new counters will be added. The rear stock will gain a clear view for hardware and tires, with paving extending to the rear alley.

Montgomery Ward Company Bryan Mezzanaine B. S. McCleary

Spring Temperatures Highlight Week Weather Record

Last week saw rainfall of 2.62 inches and mild to warm temperatures with a high of 89 degrees on Monday and a low of 61 on Saturday. The period set notable weather records for the season.

Mercury

Cadets At Allen Give Mother's Day Program

Allen Academy hosted a Sunday evening Mother's Day program in the chapel with the full student body present and many parents in attendance. Speakers included Mrs. John H. Allen and Mrs. Albert Buchanan, along with Congregational hymns, a trumpet solo, and a cadet trio performing favorite melodies.

Allen Academy E. P. Christenson John H. Allen Nat B. Allen Albert Buchanan E. C. Cole The Academy

Mrs Stallings Visits Friends In Hempstead On Friday

Mrs. W D Stallings traveled to Hempstead on Friday to visit friends, enjoying a social outing away from home.

W. D. Stallings Hempstead

Honor Is Given Bryan Woman At Huntsville Meet

Mrs. Dana Carnes returned from Huntsville where she attended the Texas Woman's Press Association annual meeting as a member. She raised the largest cash donation to the Pearle Jackson Scholarship endowment and received a loving cup from Everts Company of Dallas. A hand painted picture by a San Antonio artist was also presented to her by Mrs. Alex Adams. On Presidents evening she presented a flowers basket to Mrs. Ross Wood for Mrs. Barrett.

Dana Carnes Huntsville Texas Woman’s Press Association Pearle Jackson Everts Company Dallas Carnes San Antonio Alex Adams Charley Barrett Association Ross Woodall Barrett

Navasota High Names New Editor Of La Salle Paper

Carol Rogers elected as editor of La Salle the Nava sota high school student publication succeeding 1936 graduate Mary Miller. May Moore named assistant editor. Staff includes Mary Grace Spann business manager Lucille Lord assistant, sports writer Cook Swanson, editors Margaret Johnson and Mary Virginia Bledsoe, and multiple reporters and columnists.

Carol Rogers J. D. Rogers Navasota LaSalle Mary Miller May Moore Mary Grace Spann Lucille Lord Cook Swanson Margaret Johnson Mary Virginia Bledsoe Edith Kidd Francess Ivey Laura Lott Bernice Binford Elaine Davis June Routt Martha Drummond Helen Jean McCutcheon Katherine Hicks Mehl Marie Adair Dorothy Bracewell

Tobias Candidate For Commissioner In First Precinct

Aubrey Tobias a Steep Hollow resident and Brazos county native announced his candidacy for county commissioner in Precinct 1 ahead of the Democratic primary on July 25. The World War II veteran and farmer emphasizes economical government, improved lateral roads, and tax relief, pledging full effort if elected.

Aubrey Tobias Steep Hollow Brazos County Tobias

Many visitors share Mother's Day in Bryan area

A parade of locals and out-of-town guests visit Bryan on Mother's Day. Mr and Mrs John Caldwell join Rev and Mrs P T Ramsey in Calvert, while James Knight Jr and Welborn Bracewell drop by The Eagle. Numerous relatives from Dallas Austin Houston and San Antonio extend stays amid family gatherings and hospital updates.

John Seeley Caldwell Calvert S. B. Sims Beaumont Gussié Branch Juanita Covert University of Texas A. J. Buchanan West 24Th Street Austin F. L. Adams Dallas Bryan Allen Academy A. and M. College R. M. Searcy St. Joseph’s Hospital Robert Hemmingway Temple Smetana Fred Locke Tabor R. E. Post Ed Whitten College Station Jack Welch Jr Wilkerson Memorial Clinic Elouise Dean Willie Reeves Kate Reeves Lyons Will B. Cook W. B. Jr Katherine Houston Mr. Cook Steep Hollow I. M. Cook Tom J. Conway Louis Melasky Elizabeth Waco Ted Ryan Rockdale J. W. Coulter Robert Thomas Sonora Pearl R. Thomas J. A. Black John W. Black L. P. Coffey la Salle Hotel College Road T. B. Wood C. H. Astin Mum

Hassell Motor Company Opens Upgraded Used Car Lot

Hassell Motor Company, Dodge and Plymouth dealers, convert the former Hadley lot at East 25th and Parker behind Montgomery Ward into an up to date used car lot. Management promises a beauty spot with a decorative front from the manufacturer and an attractive lighting system plus flood lights.

Hassell Motor Company Dodge Plymouth Hadley East 25Th Parker Avenue Montgomery Ward Building

Bryan Shoppers Include Mr and Mrs Guy Neeley

A Bryan morning scene includes Mr. and Mrs. Guy Neeley of Ellborn among local shoppers.

Guy Neeley Ellborn Bryan

Visitors and shoppers fill Bryan district listings

The Bryan area sees a steady stream of visitors and shoppers from nearby towns. Names include I M J Stasny J B of Rock Prairie R H Carroll W S Burt from Steep Hollow Ed Schram Jr from Tabor and many others visiting or trading in Bryan. Local residents travel from Madisonville Reliance and Nacogdoches to spend weekends and holidays with family.

Bryan I. M. J. Stasny J. B Rock Prairie R. H. Carroll W.S. Burt Steep Hollow Ed Schram Jr Tabor E. C. Griffin J. J. Rychlik T. J. Cross Albert Payne Edge Andrew Shelburne Brazos Valley R. A. Vavra Shilo Lee Andrews Harvey J. F. McLean B. B. McLean George Sula Conn Madisonville W. F. Gibbs Gibbs W. T. Conaway Reliance S. H. Seale Mary Seale Benchley August Metzer C. P. Krezinski Leonard Road Frank Ere, Jr Los Angeles Calif Smetana Ralph Schwartz Nelson Fuller Nacogdoches Schwartz A. B. Syptak Fuller New City

Legion To Stage Big Celebration On July Fourth

Bryan Legionnaires and friends plan an all day celebration at the Legion Home on July Fourth with a morning program three athletic contests a ball game and a dance at night. A Studebaker car will be given away and a barbecue dinner will be served. Political speakers will address national state and local races throughout the day. Additional events are promised and a record crowd is anticipated.

Bryan Legionnaires Legion Studebaker The

Conditions Are Better Reports Father Bravi

Rev. B Bravi pastor of St Anthony s Catholic church returned from a two month stay in New York where he conducted seven missions He said the missions showed material improvement in conditions with unemployment reduced He predicted the reelection of President Roosevelt He joined Texas Centennial boosters in New York and noted a warm reception and strong interest in the Texas celebration

Rev. B. Bravi St. Anthony’s Catholic Church New York Bravi Roosevelt Father Brain Texas

Also Mentioned on This Page

Reliance Downs College Bobbit C. Kana MecCubbin Guy Boyett Bryan Legion R. R. Ellis Bryan Miller Dr. Goodwin B.I.U EAGLE Reliance Schools Montgomery Ward Allen Dan Murphy, Jr Ann Bentley Theda Barrie Jeff Austin Texas University Wallender H. H. Young Allan Kraft Chester Higgs Young Missouri Pacific Lines George M. Brandon LaSalle Hotel George Brandon Fountaine Toland Theodor Ma Jack Boone 28Th Street S. V. Norwood San Marcos J. D. Fisher Johnniee Payne Manhattan North Main Street Sara Ellen Wilburn University of Texas At Austin Jennie June Howell George W. Ross Kerens Lilly Lindsey G. W. Speed D. D. Eastham Waxahachie Eastham W. S R. W J. Webb Howell Margaret Beason Sam Houston Teacher's College Elliott Beason C. L. Benson Methodist Hospital Gotham Peter Turcler Germany Kurten Hall
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