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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1930
Page
2
The conference notes from the South Georgia to Tennessee and Memphis units show committee-backed recommendations allowing ministers with ten years of service to take a one year leave. It also seeks to clarify church law on naming assistant preachers for churches needing an assistant.
The program lists events from May 29 to May 31 including baccalaureate service with Dr. Robin Gould, outdoor band concert by A and M Band, Ross Volunteers drill, President Walton’s reception, livestock show, Reserve Commissions presentation by Brigadier General Halstead Corey, final ball, and the commencement ceremonies with address by Dr. T. O. Walton and valedictory by Cadet Major W. O. Ray. A. and M. College awards degrees by Hon. F. M. Law.
Veterans and families benefit from poppy making drives as patients and relatives contribute funds while sick or bereaved. Poppies are sterilized at 300 degrees for 30 minutes, then packed and shipped to units. workers receive substantial checks and support Legion welfare efforts.
The East Texas territory will be split into six districts at the next meeting. Tom Ball of Huntsville was re elected treasurer and Hubert M Harrison remains vice president and general manager. The new board of directors includes E Acker Jacksonville Charles F Ashcroft Sulphur Springs Tom Ball Huntsville Dr N D Buie Marlin Carl St Calloway Dallas Dr John W Carpenter Dallas Dr M L Fox Canton C L Duncan Mount Pleasant L D Gilbert Texarkana John M Henderson Caniverfield W P Hobby Houston J Webb Howell Bryan R M Kelly Longview E L Kurth Lufkin T A Low Brenham John D Middle-ton Greenville Hayne Nelms
Virginia Kurten of Stephen F. Austin high school Bryan won sixth place in the My Home Town speaking contest. Norman Nicholson of Port Arthur won first and the Etheridge cup with a scholarship at Southern Methodist University. Frances Thomas of Jerrell was second with a scholarship at Stephen F. Austin State Teachers College. Louise Bennett of Jacksonville won third with a scholarship at Low Morris College. Myrick Monroe of Jasper took fourth with a scholarship at Marshall College. Mary Edith Forest of Mexia was fifth and Iva Lee Bradshaw of Longview seventh. Judges included J E Stanford and Russell S Rhodes. Bryan attendees included Dr. T C Walton and J Webb Howell among others.
Commissioners named Mit Dansby to the new library board and Roy Stone to the park board to fill an unexpired term. Notice given to the I G N Railroad to open a crossing at Brazos street. Paving on 19th and 23rd streets accepted. paving on Alamo street not accepted and deferred to a later meeting.
Mrs H B McDowell chairs a local United Daughters of the Confederacy historical essay contest limited to Bryan seventh graders The topic is Albert Sidney Johnson noted Confederate general and son of a famous commander.
Miss Emma Beason daughter of the County Agent and Mrs C L Beason was elected vice president and Miss Bertha Humbert daughter of Dr and Mrs F E Humbert of College Station was chosen secretary of the Hague Economics Club of State University at a banquet Monday evening at the university commons. Miss Signe Lindelius of Beaumont was awarded the Home Economics Club scholarship for next year.
Powell Harvey of Fountain Switch community west of Bryan died at his farm Tuesday at 6 o clock after a brief illness. Funeral services Friday at 2 p m with interment at Canaan cemetery seven miles west of Bryan. Harvey was a leading Negro citizen, owned his farm, and long served as Precinct No. 5 constable earning trust from white and Black communities.
Adam Kosh of Bryan Route No. 3 Rock Prairie reports a new diversified system. Nine of twelve acres are corn with the rest cotton. He grows sorghum Sudan grass and maize for feed and markets through Jersey cows for milk and butter, plus hogs, chickens and turkeys for home use and sale. Accompanied by his six year old son Alfred.
County Judge A S McSwain told Bryan Brazos County Chamber directors that right of way for Highway 6 from Bryan to Benchley is nearly done with only short breaks and that full cleanup should occur in a few days. Work on the highway is expected to start soon. The chamber’s highway committee will report later. Also noted were the academy band’s East Texas Chamber of Commerce victory and the East Texas Firemen convention barbecue serving 375 people at $325. Directors present included N B Allen, J S Caldwell, W J Coulter, and others.
The Bryan Volunteer Fire Department hosted the East Texas Firemen’s Association convention last Wednesday and closed its books on a successful event. A resolution thanked all individuals and organizations who aided in preparations for the short school or the convention.
Mrs Victor Prentice Gayle formerly Miss Delia Ganter daughter of Mr and Mrs J D Ganter of 1104 Calhoun street Houston appears in the Houston Post-Dispatch on May 11 The marriage to Victor P Gayle occurred April 19 in Houston They will reside in Beaumont where he is Gulf States Utilities manager She is a Bryan native and sister to Katie Daly and Tom Daly The groom son of Mr and Mrs P G Gayle of Bryan was recently promoted and transferred to Beaumont This item notes travel in Europe by the couple and their return with friends.
The Allen Academy band won first place in the college and university class at the East Texas Chamber of Commerce band contest in Port Arthur with a high score of 97 out of 100. Directed by F. E. Lightfoot, the group was named official ETEX C of C band and will broadcast on KPRC Houston tonight.
The Lia band stands as one of the better known and rated organizations within the state, noted for its standing and influence.
H. W. Perkins, Dallas freshman in chemical engineering, won first prize of 25 dollars in A and M College of Texas eighth annual freshman chemistry contest. Second through fifth places went to M. Bock Dallas G. Samuels Jr. San Antonio L. M. Adams Waco and R. L. Patton Lockhart.
Morse Pearson, injured in a College Station automobile wreck last week, is described as somewhat improved at St. Joseph's hospital in Houston. His wife Mrs. Pearson and her mother Mrs. E C Tucker are cited in the bedside update.
Jas F Rosborough extension horticulturist attended the funeral of his aunt Mrs Wyatt P Rosborough who died suddenly after a paralysis stroke on Friday. Mrs Rosborough was mother to Craig and Richard Rosborough both former A and M College students with many Bryan and College Station friends.
Maj R J Dunn and Mrs Dunn host a reunion with old comrades in arms at their College Station home. Also present are Mr and Mrs Harry F Hampton of Miami who plan a western trip to Los Angeles Vancouver and Canada before returning to Florida around November 1. Both Dunn and Hampton enlisted in the 12th U S Infantry at the Spanish American War start and served Cuba. They retired after 30 years in the service and in World War I Hampton, then a lieutenant, attached to the 51st Infantry while Lieut Marvy Smith of the 52nd Infantry helped develop the current personnel system for army records.
College Baptist Church sent a youth group to Reliance on Sunday evening to present a model Baptist Young Peoples Union program before a large audience. Miss Lida Dillon presided with Miss Annie Lou Morgan as Bible leader and L D Smith as group leader. Dillon and Morgan sang a duet. The delegation included L H Garland C W Strickland J H Quissenberry L F Lawhorn W C Ventrees M C Holland and Ernest Dowell.
Weather data shows last week with a high of 86 degrees on Wednesday and a low of 59 on Tuesday. Total rainfall reached 4.55 inches. breakdown includes 0.7 inches Tuesday 1.66 inches Saturday and 1.29 inches Sunday. Temperatures across days varied little with several readings in the 70s and low 80s.
Parker-Astin Hardware advert last week cited 47.50 for the Oliver No 2 Walking Cultivator. Readers are asked to note the correct price of 45.00.
Carleton Hibbits and Oran Rum from North Zulch were part of the group touring Bryant as visiting businessmen today.
Monday notes about Rev. Hollomon and family heading to the Southern Baptist convention in New Orleans and visits in Kentucky. visits by Dr. Coffman and Mrs. White. Red Cross donation to Frost storm relief. plum harvest at Border Brook orchard. Hiram Downard's seventh birthday celebrated with gifts. W S Higgs to Fort Worth for banking congress. Hazel Hearne birthday picnic moved to Flks Club due to rain. Pipkin and Gainer families in Houston and Bryan. Judge Davis honors Mother's Day. Rev. Day travels to New Orleans for conference. Charles Hudson visits Bryan. H P Black to lead revival music in Sasakwe Oklahoma.
The May term of the Sixth Judicial District in Texas convened this morning before District Judge W. C. Davis. The Brazos County grand jury organized to probe about thirty cases, including ten felonies and nine misdemeanors, with a six week court term to follow. Bailiffs and jurors listed include E A Peters Harvey and others from Bryan, Millican, Kurten, and surrounding areas.
A.R Dou, a young Turk student and A M College graduate from Bryan, recounts a prolonged Atlantic voyage and a Mediterranean cruise amid loneliness as he plans to visit family in Abril Iraq and Bei rut before May 1. Miss Althea Edge visits Bryan on Mother's Day before returning to Waco. Dorothy McDowell travels from San Antonio to Bryan to spend Mother's Day with her parents.
A large Methodist church audience heard Dr John W Black lead the affirmative against dispensing with Sunday and Wednesday services in a debate with Rev R B Marshall pastor The audience laughed at Black's arguments and scriptural references Dr Black received praise for his speeches but the church voted unanimously to keep evening services with Marshall as the negative speaker in the debate
The county commissioners court met in regular session as appeals from residents along Highway No. 6 from Bryan to Benchley, fixed by the board of appraisers, were heard. Several agreements were reached with residents and unsettled cases may be appealed to the district court.
Dr. H. Y. Benedict, president of the University of Texas, will deliver the commencement address at Allen Academy in Bryan on May 29. Mrs. John Dobrovolny of the Smetana community was seen shopping in Bryan.
Resurfacing of about a mile of No. 6 north of Millican was halted by rain after the road had been ploughed and asphalt stockpiled. Division Highway Engineer J E Blair says the project, begun last Tuesday, costs about 1700 dollars funded from the state highway commission maintenance fund.
Mrs. H. J. Durham hosted the Lily Myers Bible class of the First Lacyptet church at her Durham residence for the monthly meeting. Mesdames S. Park Auy Anderson J. G. Minkert and RB E. acted as hostesses. A refreshment plate was served to guests including Henry Locke C. Vick George A. Adams J. H. Conway N. A. Stewart W. C. Fountain J. T. Camp J. J. McNeal Velma Grohare Marie Gaston and Mrs. Roseland of Conroe.
J C Penney Co announces April gross sales of 17 452 251.95 up from 14 991 150.77 last year signaling an 18.9 rise. First four months totals reach 55 469 586.00 versus 40 204 829.48 a gain of 4 204 606.04 or 8.55 percent. President Earle C Bam a cites Easter in April boosting wear ing apparel and notes executives just completed sixteen city conventions with managers nationwide.
W. E. Neeley, county attorney, suffered a slight cerebral hemorrhage Sunday morning and showed slight improvement today. He had been in poor health for months and is considered in a grave condition with some chance of recovery, according to local reports. Nearby residents P. G. Harris and Mrs. Bob Hood of near Navota Grimes County were in Bryan today.
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