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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1931

Page

3

Aggies Set For Decisive Texas Outing At Kyle Field

Texas A&M faces Texas University Longhorns in the final Southwest Conference race. A win secures the conference title as Aggies, led by Shaw and De La Fuente, expect key pitching from Hawes and Peeples with Garvey captaining the defense. The Longhorns must beat A&M and hope Baylor or Rice falter to claim co honors.

Lege Kyle Field Roswell High Texas Aggie Billy Texas University Aggies Longhorns Percumpions Texas Fy Rice Institute College Station Owls Baylor de Aggies Bruins Shaw Aggie Ennis Mike de la Fuente Loughing Axel” Hawes Dallas Jacar Peeples R. E. Garvef Livingston Carpenter Houston Swede” Davis, Fort Second Base W. C. “Pomp Fort Worth Anderson, McKinney Beau Brummel Bell Squawk” Weltman San An W. W. Longview Henderson Pampell Davis Weltman Garvey Mitchell

Lions Club Adds Members and Announces May Programs

The Port Arthur Lions Club welcomed Henry Harrison recently from Christi and noted a transfer of his medical practice to Bry. Lamar Jones W Craft led a guest and remarks. The club unanimously voted to join the East chamber of Commerce and will host two May programs with C Todd Jr and Cyril in charge.

Lee Porter icKenzie Jr James der Margaret Billie Holmes Lucy Parks Nash Hal Haltom Jr Williams Henry Raymond Moore Jones Maneley Louise Dyer Henry Harrison Christi Brythe Lions Club Lion Har Lamar Jones W. Craft Department of Ars College Utilities M. College Unit of Oklahoma Norman Lion W. S. Howell Lion Ironella J. Whitaker Austin East Chamber of Commerce Etary Jess B J. Coulter Smith Inrthur Port Arthur Lions Cioy Nth of May C. Todd, Jr Cyril

Humanism and the era of science in social studies discussion

Dr. Bizzell led a social science event noting a clash between modern humanism and old ideals. He urged careful testing of scientific hypotheses and described a bloodless revolution in which capitalism and communism contend, with the U S losing agricultural markets to Soviet Russia. L L Jones presided and introduced the speakers.

F. A. Burt J. T. Lonsdale Department of Geology Bizzell Soviet Russia Ll. G. Jones F. A. Purt J. W. Barger Dr. Bizzell

Central counties favor candidate in new district race

The proposed total of about 80 000 in one area and 180 000 in others suggests the wider bloc could double the vote. Galveston figures loom as T. J. Holbrook and Clay Briggs are named as potential contenders with other names like W. C. Davis and W. S. Barron discussed as possible candidates for the first congressman from the new district.

Bryan T. J. Holbrook Galveston Clay Briggs Washington W. C. Davis W. S. Barron Texas

Notice to Farmers at A and M College Service Fees

The Animal Husbandry Department at A and M College offers public service with fees of 7.50 for one jack one draft horse and one saddle horse. The Eagle will pay cash for clean white cotton rags.

A. and M. College Tliat the Eagle

Summer Pastures Urged At Rye 4 H Club Meeting

Rye 4 H Club hears extension agronomist E A Miller and member Fred Lero discuss permanent and summer pastures. Lero cites local progress by Joe Merka. Miller notes Sudan pasture yields and cites Luling Foundation data as evidence East Texas can rival top pastures. Awards go to Albina Severa with egg prizes. Frank Habarta wins attendance prize. County Agent Beason urges demonstrations in feed crops. Among Bryan visitors are Holzman Miller McGee Knox and Beason.

Rye 4-H Fred Lero E. A. Miller Extension Agronomist Lero Joe Merka Rye Mr. Miller East Texas Carl Wipprecht Smetana Road Ders McGee FE. A. Miller Albina Severa D. H. Reid Poultry Husbandry College Station Frank Habarta Joe Severa Frank Joe C. L. Beason Bryan B. Holzman Jess McGee Sam Knox Beason

Former Resident Directs Play at Nederland School

Mr and Mrs Vergne Adams directed a school play Too Many Crooks at Nederland and reports say it was a success. Mrs Adams known here as Miss Ida Belle Higgs for her stage decoration and costuming work drew favorable comment. Adams also taught academics and directed the school band at Nederland.

Vergne Adams Nederland A. & M. College Adams

Cameron Symphony Club Hostess Profile

Mrs. W. S. Barron traveled to Cameron today and will host the Cameron Symphony Club at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. H. DuBois.

Bryan Woman Taken to New Orleans Hospital

Mrs. McDuff Simpson, of Bryan, is critically ill and has been taken to New Orleans for a serious operation by a noted surgeon. She has suffered sinus trouble for over a year and has been treated in Bryan and Marion. Her husband McDuff Simpson and pastor Rev. Roy S. Holloman accompanied her. a message said she handled the trip well and the operation was expected today or tomorrow.

McDuff Simpson New Orleans Roy S. Holloman Mr. Simpson Bryan

City Commission Sets Estimates for Bowie Kemp School Work

Bryan city commissioners inspected the Bowie and Kemp school buildings this morning and approved the Kemp building final electrical estimate of 571.75 dollars for C. E. Griesser. The Abilene Construction Company received the sixth Bowie estimate of 1 584 dollars. Work on Bowie grounds includes moving dirt to terrace the building with machinery in use.

Bryan Bowie Kemp C. E. Griesser Abilene Construction Company

Organ Recital At 1st Baptist Well Attended

Mrs. F. R. Collard of Wichita Falls presented an organ recital with vocal numbers at First Baptist Church Bryan College Station Sunday evening. Local musicians contributed, and listeners praised her technique and interpretation. Her husband Dr Felix R Collard, son of the late Dr F R Collard Sr of Wheelock, has strong ties to the Wichita Falls medical community and many local friends.

Bryan College Station First Baptist Church F. R. Collard Wichita Falls

Brazos County Commission Meets as Board of Equalization

Brazos County commissioners held a regular meeting to organize as a board of equalization. The board will review the tax roll and set assessments for June. Only routine matters were addressed in today’s session.

Brazos County Board of Equalization

Grand jurors convened for Brazos county May term

The May term district court in Brazos County convened this morning under Judge W C Davis. The grand jury was charged and began work on about 20 cases referred by County Attorney Oak McKenzie with H P Dansby of Bryan serving as foreman. Jurors include Adelph Opersteny E M Francis D R Royder Willis Edge Robert Fuqua C N Shealey John M Moore N C Cole Albert Goodman M G Cross J N Dulaney. Bailiffs named for the term are W P Trant Horace Reed C L Baker D D Jolley H P Franklin Ollie Orr J L Hensarling Henry Koontz Will Conrad Will McFar tar W T McDonald.

Brazos County W. C. Davis 85Th Judicial District Oak McKenzie Court of Justice J. T. McGee H. P. Dansby Bryan Adelph Opersteny Kurten E. M. Francis Tabor D. R. Royder Wellborn Willis Edge Robert Fuqua Millican C. N. Shealey Reliance John M. Moore N. C. Cole Harvey Albert Goodman M. G. Cross Edge J. N. Dulaney W. P. Trant Door Horace Reed C. L. Baker D. D. Jolley H. P. Franklin Ollie Orr J. L. Hensarling Henry Koontz Will Conrad Will McFarrar W. T. McDonald

Bishop Moore to Deliver Allen Academy Baccalaureate

The Allen Academy announces the 46th baccalaureate sermon will be preached by Rev. Harry T. Moore bishop of Dallas at First Baptist church Bryan on May 24. Assisting clergy include Rev. W. W. Daup of St. Andrew's Bryan and Rev. John L. Wharton of First Baptist Bryan with special church choir music led by H. P. Black.

Allen Academy Harry T. Moore Diocese of Dallas First Baptist Church of Bryan W. W. Daup St. Andrew's Episcopal Church of Bryan John L. Wharton First Baptist

Beetles Eat Beetles After They Destroy Valley Scale

SAN BENITO May 14 The Rio Grande Valley once crowded with Australian lady beetles to control cottony cushion scale now faces beetles eating each other when scale is scarce. County citrus inspector John C Plott says he struggles to stop cannibalism and is sending beetles to other parts of the state where scale remains prevalent. The scale was common three years ago but has been nearly eliminated locally.

San Benito Rio Grance John C. Plott Plott

Weeklong Weather Shows Little Variation

Last week saw little variety in temperatures with highs near 84 degrees and lows around 47. The mercury rose above 80 on several days, with Tuesday recording the high and Wednesday the low, and no rainfall was observed.

Intend to Marry Henry Newton and Josie Twiggs

Henry Newton and Josie Twiggs of Brazos County filed notice of intention to marry with County Clerk Jess B. McGee on Saturday.

Henry Newton Josie Twiggs Brazos County Jess B. McGee

Memorial service honors four Business Men's Bible Class members

Four members of the Business Men’s Bible Class were memorialized in a Sunday service. Speakers praised the departed, with tributes from A. W. Buchanan Dr. L. O. Wilkerson Judge W. C. Davis and S. C. Hoyle. Musical numbers featured Miss Mildred Salley Miss Jane Reynolds and Mrs. Cliff Edge with Mrs. C. W. Simmons at the piano.

Business Men's Bible G. W. Orms P. G. Gunter C. A. Searcy Tom Goodwin Robi. Webb Jr J. W. Dyer A. W. Buchanan L. O. Wilkerson W. C. Davis S. C. Hoyle Mildred Salley Jane Reynolds Cliff Edge C. W. Simmons

New Greyhound Agent Opens Bryan Bus Co Station

Mrs J D Swofford left Bryan for San Antonio to join her husband who will move there next week He has headed the Greyhound Bus station in Bryan for several months J R Auld becomes the new Greyhound Lines representative in Bryan to continue service locally

J. D. Swofford San Antonio Mr. Swofford Mrs. Swofford Bryan Greyhound J. R. Auld Greyhound Lines

House Party at Hensarling Home in Steep Hollow

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hensarling hosted a Sunday house party at their Steep Hollow home inviting relatives and friends to a bountiful dinner.

Hensarling Home Tom Hensarling Steep Hollow

Sunday Host Recital of Visitors at Hensarling Home

Noon hour events featured Mr and Mrs Hensarling hosting guests from Beaumont Stephenville Pie Harvey Bryan and Houston. Attendees included Ellie Barron Moody Moody Williams Morehead Goodman Miss Laiv and other family members for a daylong hospitality gathering.

Hensarling Ellie Barron Beaumont Moody Stephenville Alex Moody BE. A. Hensarl Harvey Ann Williams Miss Williams L. E. Morehead Bryan J. B. Goodman Marie Laiv Houston

Health Program At Negro School In Bryan May Fete

A May fete at the K P baseball ground in Bryan featured a health program and increased physical education in public schools. Sadie Thompson coordinated with the entire faculty of the Negro schools, with 11 grades each performing a feature during a parade from the school to the ball ground.

Bryan K. P Sadie Thompson

Victor Gayle Transferred to Caldwell Plant Mastagee

Victor Gayle son of Mr and Mrs P G Gayle formerly with Gulf Utilities has been moved from the sediment office to the position of manager at the Caldwell plant.

Victor Gayle Calwell P. G. Gayle Gulf Utilities Company Beeen Seatiment Mastagee Aan Caldwell

Purification Health Agency Urges System Cleansing

Physicians praise complete purification as Nature's foundation of health. Calotabs purify blood by aiding liver kidneys stomach and bowels. Available in 10 cents and 35 cent packages. All dealers.

Nature

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