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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1935
Page
6
Two Mexican men Gallages and Rodrequet were jailed in Hearne after police found quantities of marijuana plants near their home on highway 6. Justice J E Mooney set bonds at 500 dollars each as trials were scheduled. Local officials included County Attorney John Grace Constable Lee Josey and Ranger T McKay.
The Hi Issue Annual known as The Eyrie has been released to the student body. It is the first annual produced by students and is dedicated to former superintendent E. T. Robbins. The staff includes Frankie Lou Whatley as Editor in Chief and Ruth Fleetwood among others.
Waldrop and Mrs. Jack Howell of Regan, Mrs. Prank Seale of Bench lee, Mrs. Drew Allen, Miss Martha Rivers Allen and the hostesses. THESE NEGROES JAILED AS HOG THIEF SUSPECTS HEARNE, May 9.-Three negro
Ed Carroll, a local Black man, was jailed after a fight in Hearne that seriously injured M. C. Haley, another Black resident. No charges filed yet. Haley’s physician reports his condition serious and possibly fatal.
Mrs Harry Gray entertained the Wednesday bridge club at her Cedar street home on May 10. High score trophy went to Mrs W M Burney who received dusting powder. Guest prize to Mrs W A McNeel who received a bon bon dish. Angelfood cake and fruit ice were served to the listed guests.
Miss Fran ces Wilkerson entertained at lunch Thursday honoring Mrs Drew Allen of Houston. A four course luncheon was served at a beautifully appointed dining table with petunia centerpiece. Guests included Mesdames H V Martin P B Hall Alfred Brady G D Martin Robert Duffey George Chatmas Mrs Allen and Miss Wilkerson.
Mrs. J. G. Philen reports a Ballinger resident Mrs. H. C. Lyon seeking information on the Hearne Music Lovers Club. Lyon plans a Ballinger club modeled after Hearne, which has earned statewide recognition, and hopes Ballinger will match its success.
Mrs. W A Wilkerson spearheaded adding five new volumes to the school library as histories and biographies of patriots. Donated by Mrs. Eugene Barker of Austin, the volumes honor Mrs Barker's mother and benefit students of the history department. Members of the Shakespeare Club met at Mrs. J W Horlock's home with Mrs. J H Collier hosting as officers were installed.
Rev F B Andrews of Madisonville addressed men of the First Baptist church Friday night in support of a Brotherhood Organization. Euel Porter sang Friendship as special vocal. A male quartet M H Baughn Ebb Morris W L Shive Sam Porter performed other numbers then refreshments followed.
Hearne Texas May 11 Ladies of the Baptist church hosted the Senior high school class for a Thursday night picnic at a location on the Calvert highway. Guests traveled from the church to the site for an hour of games and a picnic lunch. The guest list included Mae Belle Allen Katherine Bussa Elizabeth Cooper Lois Cox and many others. Mrs Drew Allen and children Walter and Richard returned to Houston after visiting the Marshalls and Mrs Stef an. J B Lauterstein traveled to San Antonio on business. Creed Funeral Home's J B Creed attended the electrocution of Joe Palmer and Ray Hamilton in Huntsville. W B Miers, former Hearne resident now of Amarillo, arrived for the summer.
Warren A. Wilkerson and H. D. Beaumont of the Hearne municipal plant attend the Texas Utilities League annual meeting in Vernon on Monday and Tuesday. Wilkerson, past president of the league, will address the session on The Future Outlook of Municipal Ownership.
Engagement and forthcoming marriage of Miss Frances Looney of Ben Arnold and Lee Arrington of Freeport were announced at a Cameron tea hosted by Mrs. Tom Denson. The receiving line featured Mrs. Denson and Miss Looney with other guests including Miss Lily Kate Beckerman of Cameron and Miss Lewis Nance of Marquez.
Mrs. Bill Mennis of Dallas and Mrs. Clifton Jennis hosted a tea at a dining room with a lace cloth pink tapers and carnations. Miss Dorothy Schiller gave guests a tiny booklet reading Frances and Lee July 2 as friends plan further events for the bride to be Miss Helen Looney a Hearne public school teacher.
Mrs. Ruth Copeland presented eleven expression pupils in a Friday recital at the Hearne high school auditorium before a large audience. The program featured performances by Robert Edwin Westbrook Jack Walker Bennie Burts Parker Mahan Reuben McMillian Bennis Wright Lawson Bobbie Allen Bobbie McCarver Hubert Dyess Jr Donna Phelps and Jimmie George Chatmas.
Mrs. H N Tinker reviewed Goodbye Mr Chips by James Hilton for a tea hosted by Mrs D C Weston and Miss Majorie Weston She called the work a delightful little piece not a full novel or short story The event featured pink and green color accents with many attendees listed by name including Mesdames Lessor Fox Thames Wilkerson Baughn Chatmas Hamilton Whitlow Griffin Waltman Ely Karney Easterwood Stetler Elliott Jones Carson Allen Moss Mc Carver German Wood Harrington Hall Brashear Cole Starr Beckham and Misses Wilkerson Brady
On May 14 the Veloria Griffin Circle met at Mrs. O G Barrow to study Luke chapter twelve on stewardship. Tea was served to J E Rogers J H Wilson Sr J T Hamilton T B Whitlow H C Nash Len Oliver and H A Ely with Miss Leola Barrow helping. The Lois Glass Circle met at Mrs W L Smith with Miss Carrie Hostrasser in charge on stewardship. Members included G D Martin Mary Welch R H Ballinger and hostess. Mrs W W Pope hosted a surprise handkerchief shower for Miss Loraine Bruce after resigning as teacher.
A long time high school math teacher Miss Bruce has resigned her position and will leave at the end of the term to pursue a Master’s degree. Residents note she has many friends in the community and school who regret her departure. An evening gathering featured guests including Misses Mable Van Pelt Charlota York Estelle Kneeling Mary Randolph Lorraine Bruce and Mesdames R. M. Hix Jakie Silverman and W. W. Pope. About Hearne folk report Mrs. Alva Preston Mrs. Bertha Massey returning to Dallas after visits with Mrs. P. A. Reed and family. Mentioned also are Mrs. P. B. Hall and children Mable Pat Burney John R. Smith and Mrs. Jakie Silverman visiting in the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Smith in Killeen and the return of Mr. O. H. McCollum with Mrs. M. M. Garrett remaining in Dallas.
Mrs. A. Krenek announces complete plans for Poppy Day observance in Bryan to be held Saturday May 25. A corps of volunteer workers will distribute memorial poppies citywide, with all proceeds aiding Legion Auxiliary welfare activities and disabled veterans families.
Homer Bond of Wellborn survived a near fatal crash at Jones Crossing Thursday night when his southbound car was struck by a Southern Pacific freight train. The right side of the vehicle was crushed but Bond was thrown clear with only minor bruises.
City Commissioner E. E. Yeager and Forrest Jones with City Manager R. G. Williams and Electrical Warren visited Navasota Thursday to review adding night play at Sue Haswell Memorial Park. They estimate six light poles with reflectors, using a Forrest Field system, could suffice with modest cost.
Mrs. Lee J. Rountree returns from New York City after attending the Associated Press annual meeting and Jubilee convention in New Orleans. She met former Bryan residents Mr. and Mrs. George Griffin and their children, greeting Bryan and Brazos county friends. Mrs. Rountree also visited Washington, D C, on the trip home. Families visiting Bryan include the Higgses in Waco for Mothers Day with relatives, and various Bryan residents traveling to Georgetown Mineral Wells Austin and Houston for personal and public business, including Veterans Administration matters and Extension Service publicity work.
Cameron May 14 A Milam County woman was arraigned in court on a drunken driving charge after being brought in for driving while intoxicated. She pleaded not guilty.
P F Dickenson and Virgil O King Tulsa operators announce a south central Martin county oil test with a large land block secured for drilling. They have established headquarters in Lamesa to coordinate the project.
Bryan Cemetery association will hold its annual meeting at City Hall Thursday at 10 o clock. Officers will be elected and all members are urged to attend.
Postmaster Chas. S. Myers received a Washington notice from the post office department stating that sending chain letters for cash is illegal and senders may face prosecution. The ruling by the legal department, led by Solicitor General Karl A. Crowley, cites violations of lottery and fraud laws.
A brief note announces yellow second sheets produced by the Eagle Printing Company. No additional details provided.
Mrs. T. A. Sweeney learned of the death of her uncle John Pool 70 at his San Antonio home. Funeral services were held Friday at 5 p.m. in Millican with interment in the family lot. Surviving are three sisters and one brother: Mrs. J. F. Taylor Corsicana, Mrs. T. V. McKinney Lubbock, Mrs. R. E. Dunlap Millican, and Bob Pool Angleton. Relatives from Corsicana and Lubbock joined Mr. and Mrs. Sweeney to attend via Bryant.
Plantersville reports in Grimes county indicate the Andes and Kerr well spudded April 15 has been abandoned at 4570 feet as a dry hole. The Conroe sand was topped at 4109 feet with salt water shale break at 4518 feet.
Millican residents meet at the school house to decide on a proposed work center. Carl Walters and John Monk from rural rehabilitation in Austin led the discussion. Millican offers the old Woodman hall site if approved, with dismantling and rebuilding planned. No allotment from Austin yet, but anticipated if favored.
Mrs. W. T. Kelley and her mother Mrs. M. B. Easters of Kurten were seen shopping in Bryan this morning, with local residents noting their visit and purchases.
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