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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1922
Page
2
The Bryan Eagle editor Lee J. Rountree is being petitioned to run for lieutenant governor. Supporters cite his progressive record and public service as reasons he would guide Texas safely, with endorsements from multiple Texas papers and editors.
Franklin Texan reports Bishopville and Hearne Democrat editors and judges discuss a proposed double headed debate between Judge Davis Dr Held and Judge Lane Rev Tidwell. The piece praises past talks and imagines a joint event drawing large crowds and future intellectual value.
Editor Lee J. Rountree of Bryan faces pressure to enter the lieutenant governor race. The piece notes rivals A. D. Jackson S. C. Hoyle and Dr M. C. Tanquary from the A and M College force. Jackson and Hoyle are T P A members with past stunts in newspapers at Crystal City.
The text claims Fred Beauvais sold Annie Stillman letters for 15000 dollars. It notes Mrs Stillman allegedly told Indian Fred she loved every pore of his skin, a sentiment the Eagle flags as regrettable and suggests she should have used milder wording instead.
The Texas Press Association lauded Denton citizens for courtesies and noted key contributors including Dr. W. H. Bruce Dr. F. M. Bralley Hon. Will C Edwards Secretary Frank Browde Dean White and 1250 CIA girls who helped run the program. The association was also noted for its fine hospital facilities.
Bryan Eagle editor Lee Rountree is repeatedly praised by state newspapers while his candidacy for lieutenant governor is not yet announced. Denison Herald notes the saying he who hesitates is lost.
Denison Daily Herald asks how to pronounce Tchitcherin head of the Soviet delegation at the Genoa conference, noting local editors settled on Mexia and Houx pronunciation.
Clarks ville Times editor Sam Fryar mocks calls for laws on skirt length as Texas editors, including Sam Holloway Hoyle Fore Miller Williamson Harben Braswell Roberts Hill, are named to consider supporting a motion within the Texas Press Association.
The Texas Agricultural Experiment Station Division of Forestry and the State Forester run trials to introduce desirable forest and shade trees across treeless Texas regions. Fifty four varieties are tested this year including nine from China, with several Oriental elms maples oaks and pines among others.
The Bryan Eagle's Lee J. Rountree is eyed as a likely candidate for lieutenant governor after bold criticisms aimed at the engineer of this column. The remark about revenge prompts stern incentives from Sunshine Joe Webb of the Waco News-Tribune and other papers.
Bryan Eagle reports Representative Lee J. Rountree is urged to seek the Texas lieutenant governor post. A North Zulch Christian Commonwealth quote declares he was among the best legislators Texas ever had.
The Eagle invites readers to attend the Georgetown senior class graduation of Wilson Mood and Tas Waterson on Tuesday May 28. The editor notes the boys have grown from children to young men and expresses pleasure at the upcoming ceremony.
Several newsmen run for office in the legislature and a notable contest forms between Lee and W A Johnson of the Hall County Herald for Lieutenant Governor. Mineral Wells Index reports the race unfolds with local media figures seeking political office.
Savannah reports John Var deman alias J W Hollis and Bertha Fern Vardeman confessed to robbing Chase National Bank of New York City of 500000 in securities. Detectives say 30000 bonds remain missing and likely to be recovered soon.
Telegrams report the death of Mrs P O Wilkerson age 84 at the family home in Spartan Tennessee on May 11 at 8 PM. Her son Dr Wilkerson and wife had returned from China as medical missionaries to be with her, having visited Bryan during his residence there and making many friends who mourn her loss.
The Allen Academy commencement opens Sunday May 28 with Rev. Glenn Flinn of Houston delivering the sermon and continues through Monday to Wednesday. Military contests for best drilled cadet and company events are scheduled for Monday forenoon, followed by a school night program. Senior class exercises are at 8 30 Tuesday evening May 30 with Supt. R B Cousins of Houston delivering the address.
Little Robert Lee Pugh was brought from Bryan hospital to the home of Rev. and Mrs. J. B. Payne near the hospital after sufficient recovery from surgery two weeks ago. The Red Cross continues care and Dr. B U Sims directs meals and dressing of wounds as needed. Robert is doing splendidly and in good condition for a complete recovery.
May 15 1922 Bryan Texas social notes list many local moves visits and journeys. M E Hayes leaves for north Texas after weekend at home on West 24th Street. Mrs Douglass Houston and baby visit from Alexandria La at Mrs Houston's mother’s home. Local trades include Tom B Martin in Brazos County, and Mrs M E Wallace travels to Houston. Several bankers attend conventions in Fort Worth and Washington DC, while clubs host gatherings at Bryan Country Club.
The Bryan community reports visits from E J Fountain and family who recently moved into a new east 29th Street home. Beyonds, families from Nav asota Houston and Dallas visit relatives, while City Manager E E McAdams attends a State Municipal League meeting in Waxahachie. A pre nuptial dinner for Miss Sybil Wood and Emmette Wallace is announced for May 15 at the West 29th Street home.
Dr. W A Smith of Wellborn visits Bryan today. Evelyn Crawford, a Harvey high schools teacher, spends weeks in Bryan with her mother on East 24th Street to study at the State University. Mr and Mrs Tom Powers and Lorelly travel from Bryan to Accomy for a short visit then to Breckenridge to see Mrs Powers mother. Alice Burtis recovers from a serious operation at Bryan Hospital. Frank Wittman from the State Horticultural Department visits Bryan for the weekend. B F Mansell of Waco leaves Bryan for Hearne on business. Mr and Mrs M F Dansby move into a new cottage on East 25th Street with plans to build later on the lot lost to fire last year. Adaline Seale of Houston visits Bryan relatives and is a Bryan high school graduate. Mrs W T Strange of Ardmore Okla rooms with Ray Wright and will attend A M commencement. Mrs W T Stallings and Kenneth of Houston return from a visit to her parents and L B Kern family in Bryan.
The Dubinsky Brothers headline Bryan entertainment this week at the old location opening Monday May 15 with the four act comedy drama That Girl Minerva. A free admission for ladies on opening night accompanies each paid adult ticket.
Reverend H C Willis of First Methodist Church announces Evanelist H B DeLay will conduct revival services in Bryan starting October 8. DeLay previously preached in Bryan about two years ago and was regarded as a strong influence for good, drawing wide local interest.
Nearly 300 Masons from Brazos Union Lodge No 129 attended the annual Evans pasture picnic, with many A and M College students among them. Highlights included entertainment by the A and M College band, an African boxing match, and athletic contests. Food by committee fed attendees after a day of games and speeches by Roy Hudspeth and others.
Judd Mortimer Lewis, editor and president of the Texas Press Association, will perform for the Boy's and Girl's Club at A. and M. College Station during the Summer Short Course on July 28. His reputation as an entertainer of youth adds prominence to the event and benefits the Extension Service program.
Sergeant C B Jones of Allen Academy has orders to report on May 20 for summer ROTC duty at Fort Logan Colorado and will depart May 18 for a visit with relatives in Sweetwater and other West Texas points. Later she will join her husband for an extended auto tour of the West including Yellowstone before returning to Bryan in the fall.
Misses Myrtle Josey and Almr Dunn of Wheelock visited Bryan on a Wednesday shopping tour, calling on local shops and completing purchases.
B P O E No 859 held a well attended semi monthly meeting with all officers at stations. The Social and Community Welfare Committee reported aiding Robert E Lee Pugh with $10 to the Red Cross. H F Snapp was initiated. The meeting ran from 8 to close with Elkdom spirit.
Last Saturday night at Mr and Mrs John A Boriskies home a six college boys serenade surprised the hosts and guests. The group performed from the porch while the ladies organized music dancing games and refreshments followed in a dimly lit dining room. Attendees included T FE Maxson and several musicians, Misses Emma Mae Robinson Avis Edna Parle Cummings Elizabeth and Rubye Boriskie and Mrs Douglas Robinson assisted in hosting.
Millican Texas May 15 Prof P A Deering says the Millican schools close with commencement Friday May 19 at 8 oclock The address will be given by Lee J Rountree editor of the Bryan Fade and the 1921 22 term of Mrs W T Lawrence who has sold her interest in the Green Parrot Tea Room to partner Mrs M G Nall who becomes sole proprietor.
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