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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1924
Page
2
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The Eagle warns against darting through funeral processions and cites a city ordinance. A Ford runabout at 26th Street and College Avenue scraped two cars in a noon incident, narrowly causing a serious accident. Respect for the dead and safety are urged.
A public reflection on how attire shapes perception and ambition. The piece argues that neat dress boosts self respect, community regard, and the chance of success, urging both men and women to adopt a Dress Well and Succeed mindset for personal and civic benefit.
A businessman urges strict observance of parking laws on Saturdays when crowds swell. He suggests marking curbs with signs to educate drivers, and notes Bryan must be regulated for progress. He cites public sentiment as crucial to success, quoting Lincoln and La Rochefoucauld.
Prof and Mrs C B Cook of Pittsburg Pa plan leaving Wednesday for their home after three months visiting their daughter Mrs Chas Marten and family of A and M College in Bryan and a month in Marlin for hot baths. Cook spent fifty three years teaching in Pennsylvania schools, thirty six in Pittsburgh. He is retired on salary and looks forward to vacation with friends in College and Bryan until next year.
Charley Schram of Kurten was in town today on business. He met with local officials and discussed a possible investment plan for a regional project.
In Kurten on May 13, the Cheerful Twenty-two Club girls hosted a luncheon at Mrs. Johnnie Koppe home. A joint meeting followed with reports on projects, awards for best and second best, and afternoon music, yells, and ice cream. Participants included County Agent C. L. Benson and many local members.
Katie Daffan, life secretary, says Hood's Texas Brigade will hold its fifty third annual reunion in Bryan on June 25 and 26. Captain W C Walsh urges large attendance of brigade members and Sons and Daughters of the Brigade. Bryan hosts include May or Tyler Haswell and local civic groups. Music, talks by Confederate descendants, and welcoming arrangements are planned.
Judge W C Davis of Bryan delivered the graduation address at Tabor school house. He spoke on pursuing the indefinite, the selfish, or the life of service and offered guidance as diplomas were handed by principal W G Colson. Frances Blanton was valedictorian with Jewell Hudspeth reading the class prophecy.
The Dallas A. and M. Mothers Club will host a Tuesday 8 p.m. tea at the home of Mrs. Frank O. Witchell 3800 Gillon Avenue to benefit the students loan fund, per the Dallas News.
E E McAdams city manager Addressed Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce on good roads in Brazos county with Paris examples. Hatchery report by Eberstadt highlighted 55 000 eggs every three weeks across Bryan Hatchery D D White Co Brazos Valley Hatchery and others totaling about 577 500 eggs yearly. Attendance noted with members listed.
Millican notes show farmers planting cotton and replanting, with social visits and church events. Edges Miss Burrows praised Edge, trips to Houston and Austin for weddings, and local demonstrations by Laura Roten inspire Millican girls. Delegates to Bryan Democratic convention reported. Pie supper to be held.
Bryar Lions Club met at Hotel Bryan with near full attendance two absentees. Lion Jess M. Cook led the program. delegates Erskine and Parks reported on the Paris district convention. Committees studied a singing Tabernacle for county use at Alexander and a tourist camp project, to report soon. An attendance contest will run six to eight weeks with Reds led by Erskine and Blues by Parks, winner likely funding a banquet for members and spouses. Next meeting led by Parks with R. Armstrong on classification. Members present listed. visitors named include Eberstadt and Cobb.
Miss Essie Shealey of Reliance won first prize in Class B kits contest and Mrs Walter Lloyd of Reliance won Class A in the second annual improved kitchen contest. Co operative extension work shows marked improvements in Brazos County kitchens, judged by Mrs C A Searcy with Miss Laura Belle Roten as agent.
The Missionary Society meeting was postponed due to rain and W C Pool illness. The 1924 class baccalaureate will be at the M E church Wednesday night May 14 with Rev R L Brown preaching. Millican High School closing exercises are Friday night May 16. Jane Harrington and Winnie Burrows visited Bryan. Sam Hunter conducted business in the city. A large crowd attended the Alexander singing convention. a return here is hoped.
Local groups of the Methodist Missionary Society held Monday afternoon meetings. Group 1 gathered at Mrs. S. D. Pearce home with eleven on roll. eighty Bible chapters read and 65 visits to the sick reported since the last meeting. Group 3 met with Group 8. Mrs. H N Cochran and Rev H C Willis led the session.
Mrs. Goodwin led a report on the Sunday school work among foreigners on her Brazos Bottom plantation. Mrs. Albert Hanneman was elected secretary-treasurer, replacing Mrs. Waldrop. Mrs. Cochran led a devotional honoring the late Mrs. Cora Hamilton using Psalm 23. A social hour followed with a chicken salad plate served to guests including Rev. Willis and several others.
Bryan hosts a Negro festival on June 9 marked as Emancipation Day with ex slaves as guests, a basket dinner and free barbecue, Louisiana Jazz Band music, a Lincoln Theatre of Houston versus Bryan fast team baseball game, a giant parade, and speeches. Committee includes Mose Light as chairman and Dr. A. E. Thompson as secretary.
Jim Reed of Steep Hollow visited the local business district today, meeting with shopkeepers and discussing potential investments. The visit highlighted ongoing activity in the region.
A district Ford dealers zone meeting in Bryan drew 53 representatives from a zone spanning from Smithville to Madisonville and from Waller to Jewett. O P Ramsey of Houston led, with Ford and local dealers praising the event as a boost to company dealer relations and profits. A banquet at the Bryan Hotel featured a full menu and Ford monogrammed strawberry ice cream.
Steep Hollow May 13 report notes Mother's Day service at Parker School House with attendees including B L Foster family Lee Hopkins James Hopkins Rachel Pletzer Henry Mize and others. Families also enjoyed a Jones bridge picture outing and visits to relatives in Bryan Lola Madison county. School closes Friday May 16 with a program by the pupils and invitation to all.
A negro porter hired by The Fair Saturday counted cars parked on Bryan streets and reported 513, excluding wagons and buggies. Rainy weekend slowed rural trade, forcing many vehicles to park on side streets while Main Street work continued.
Gus Robertson of near Iola in Grimes County was a visitor in town Saturday, stopping to call on friends and take in local sights.
The City of Bryan through its Chamber of Commerce and Building and Loan Association plans a May 23 rally day in Beeville Beeville Beeville Beeville to showcase Bryan progress civic worth and development led by E Eberstadt with secretaries from Kenedy Linton Goliad Victoria Jourdanton Kingsville Refugio Tilden and other South Texas towns present.
Principal Noah Cole announced the Harvey school term ends Friday night with graduation exercises set for Monday night, May 19 at 7 15. County Attorney Oak McKenzie will deliver the address. Assistants include Miss Lurline Dowling and Ira Kelley, both Harvey residents.
At Bryan Chapter No. 222 meeting in the Masonic Temple, Mrs FE E Yeager stood in for the absent Worthy Matron Mrs A J Buchanan and the following officers were elected for the year: Mrs Oak McKenzie worthy matron M M Erskine worthy patron Mrs Dora Wilson associate matron Mrs M M Erskine secretary J D Martin treasurer Mrs R L Brown conductress Mrs H P Smith associate conductress.
Dallas politician Judge Felix D. Robertson, candidate for governor, will address Bryan May 16 at 8 pm in the county courthouse. He comes with friends in Bryan Brazos County and will stay with relatives Mr and Mrs W D Lawrence during the visit.
J J Pressley of Cook's Point seeks laborers in Bryan for field work saying they are badly needed. He found no idlers in Bryan meeting his demand. For sale litter of pedigreed Airedale pups ready for delivery at attractive prices. Write or phone R W PERSONS, Bryan.
Reduced summer excursion tickets on sale by the I G N R R to resorts in the North and East, including Chicago and St Louis, starting May 15. Ask your ticket agent for particulars.
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