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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1922

Page

7

Tabor High School 1922 Commencement A Success

Special to the Bryan Wagie. The Tabor High School commencement program ran May 12 to May 15 with senior play A Poor Married Man, songs America Blest Be The Ties That Bind and Onward Christian Soldiers, diplomas presented by Lee J. Rountree, and a Class History by Hettie Frances.

Bryan Wagie Tabor High School John B. Wise Una Edge Matthew Graham Norma Harris Billie Blake Howard Smith Judifor Jackson Hettie Francis Iona Ford Alma McCallum Zoie Mary Ruth Holden June Graham Shami Rosalind Wilson Pearl Hugghins America King Vivian R. L. Brown Allen Academy Orchestra Het Tie Frances Buna Edge Lee J. Rountree Alien Academy Orchestra Anton Ernst Ademy G. M. Ammons College Mary Ruth Kielden Ema Pearl Hugghins Norman Floyd Harris Alma Rae McCallum Howard Reagan Smith Hettie Louise Francis Una Mae Edge

Coach Hudson Heads to Navasota Meeting for District Football

Coach Charlie Hudson will leave Bryan Saturday morning to join football coaches from Brazos Burleson Robertson Leon Madison Montgomery Grimes Walker and Washington in Navasota to map the fall schedule. District 13 of the State Interscholastic League includes Bryan High which aims to win the district and reach Austin for the state title. Brayton material and new formations are noted as key factors amid rising optimism after Henry Grelen’s state pole vault title.

Charlie” Hudson Bryan Navasota Brazos County Charlie Hudson Burleson Robertson Leon Madison Montgomery Grimes Walker Washington Texas Bryan High Bryan High School Austin Charlie Henry Grelen

Executor Appointed for Mary Williams Estate in Pravos County

Amon C Williams was granted letters testamentary on April 20 1922 by the County Court of Pravos own ty Texas for the estate of Miss Mary Williams deceased. All persons with claims against the estate must present them within the legal period to the executor at his Bryan Texas residence.

Tabor Howard Smith Alma McCallum Pearl Hugghins Una Edge Mary Ruth Holden Myself George Raymond Leona Fannie Maude Katie W. D. Chambers Gobo Herman C. E. Bobo G. M. Ammons State of Texas Pravos Amon C. Williams Ownty Texas Mary Williams Bryan

Harris and Edge Visit Houston on Brief Business Trip

Clift A. Harris and J. L. Edge traveled to Houston last night for a short business visit.

Georgetown Officials Visit Bryan for Fire Equipment Insight

Georgetown city leaders led by Mayor Lilburn Dimmitt arrived in Bryan at 3 PM to inspect Bryan’s fire pumper and utilities as part of a bond plan of 300000 dollars for pay, fire-fighting gear, and public schools. They toured the fire station, power company, high school, A M College, and were hosted at the Country Club. The visitors praised Bryan’s size, progress, and hospitality.

Georgetown Lilburn J. Dimmitt W. H. Davis J. C. Godbey Owen W. Sherrill Arthur Eanes Walter Box Bryan Stats Tyler Haswell E. E. McAdams H. A. Burger E. F. McAdams Texas Davis Webb Bros A. & M. College

Dubinsky Bros Opening Night Delights Vaudeville Crowd

Promptly at 8 o'clock Monday the Dubinsky Bros big tent opened to a capacity audience. The show drew continuous applause as the vaudeville act impressed with originality since the Ark period. An excellent bill is promised tonight with one free admission for each paying adult along with a lady escort.

Dubinsky Bros

Farming on the S A and APRy excursions and farm lines

The notice advertises a farm products guide with over 40 varieties and rainfall similar to Nebraska and Maine. It promotes seaside and mountain excursions, requests readers contact N. M. Madison in San Antonio, Texas, and George F. Lupton for rates and schedules.

Nebraska Maine Fameseekers Retes S.A A.p.ry N. M. Madison Gen Farm & Imm San Antonio Texas Geo. F. Lupton Pass

Brazos River Bridge Disaster Report From Marlin

M M Erskine speaking after a talk with undertaker Dave Denning reports that the west half of the Belton bridge at Marlin is gone. A identified body of Mrs. Mosley of Beaumont has been recovered. missing are Doctor Allen, Mayor Frank Stallworth, the seven year old Briggs boy, one lady, and two African American individuals. The river is falling at Marlin.

M. M. Erskine Dave Denning Marlin Brazos River Belton Bridge Mosley Beaumont

GOP member would give Congress power to aid employment

Washington May 17 A Republican Ohio representative Fitz gerald introduced a joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to empower Congress to regulate employment of persons under 18 nationwide. The measure aims to extend federal oversight over underage labor practices across the United States.

G.O.P Congress Washington,d. C United States Representative Fitzgerald Ohio

Mullins Elected President of Southern Baptists

Jacksonville Florida May 17 Dy E Y Mullins of Louisville was elected president of the Southern Baptist Convention here today.

Mullins Southern Baptists Jacksonville, Fla Dy, E. Y. Mullins Louisville Southern Baptist Convention

Judge Dismisses Jury to Let Farmers Work

Judge W C Davis freed the petit jury in District Court Monday so former jurors could tend crops. Trials set for later in May term. Davis said the move was the fair thing at this critical time.

Jedge Davis W. C. Davis Davis

Rotary Club Attends Notable Meeting in Bryan

The Bryan Rotary Club held a well attended session on Wednesday with L G Jones as chairman. Cadet Barock Masuda and Cadet Newell presented acrobatic stunts while W D Seals from the A M College Y M C A cabinet spoke on student religious work and recruiting church cooperation. The Aggieland orchestra provided music and committee appointments for the next year were announced.

A. & M. College Rotary Barock Masuda Egypt Africa Newell Aggieland Orchestra W. W. Chambers B. A. Sims Jno M. Lawrence Tyler Haswell Geo. Stephan C. E. Finley A. Moore R. O. Allen Lee J. Rountree S. Beckwith Oak McKenzie W. S. Barron Wilson Bradley Lawrence Parker D. X. Bible S. M. Bird M. L. Parker

Executor's Notice in Brazos County Probate

The Brazos County Court granted letters testamentary to E. W. Crenshaw on April 20 1922 for the estate of J. M. Hare deceased. Creditors must present claims to the executor at the post office address provided within the statutory period.

Waldrop Elected President of Retail State Clothiers

A. M. Waldrop was elected president of the Texas Retail Clothiers' Association for the coming year at the annual meeting in Fort Worth. The Bryan leader enjoys broad support and promises a prosperous year with Wichita Falls as 1922 meeting site. Also noted, W. S. Howell was elected president of the Texas Lumbermen's Association.

A. M. Waldrop Fort Worth Texas Retail Clothiers’ Association Waldrop Bryan Wichita Falle W. S. Howell Texas Lumberman’s Association

Executors Named for Estate of Mrs Pearl Kaplan

Notice states Joe Kaplan is appointed executor of the estate of Mrs Pearl Kaplan deceased. All persons with claims against the estate must mail them to the post office address by the specified date.

Professors to join Brenham band for Maifest event

Professor A. Slovacek and Sam Knox left Tuesday for Brenham to perform with the Brenham band at the Maifest on Wednesday and Thursday. They are due back in town Friday. Mrs. Ernest Elliott will host the Thursday Club tomorrow afternoon at 3 30.

A. Slovacek Sam Knox Brenham Ernest Elliott

Brazos River Reclamation Association Formed in Bryan

Citizens from Milam Robertson Burleson Washington Grimes and Brazos met at the Carnegie Library in Bryan to form The Brazos River Reclamation Association. The group elected Jno M Lawrence president and E H Astin vice president and outlined aims to organize levee districts and secure topographic survey and tax relief for inundated lands along the Brazos River.

Milam Robertson Burleson Washington Grimes Brazos Ie Carnegie Library Bryan Wracos River Lee J. Rountree Brazos County Primaruy Coll Uiveung Burleson County Levee Waco Old Washington Tyler Haswell Mr. Rountree Lon. W.W. C. Page Burleson County John M. Lawrence Page Burleso County Stiles Arthur A. Stiles Austin Texas Brazos River Congress Astin Rountree W. C. Davis Luther A. Johnson Corsicana Ed. Hall W. C. Page Ward Templeman T. S. Henderson Milam D. C. Giddings Dr. H. W. Cummings Robertson

Johnson and Stiles Attend Levee Meeting at Carnegie Library

Hon T Luther A Johnson of Corsicana and Arthur A Stiles arrived this morning to attend the levee meeting in progress at Carnegie Library in the Sixth District race context and state reclamation prominence.

T Luther A. Johnson Corsicana Arthur A. Stiles Carnegie Library

Hempstead High School Graduation Address Planned

C F Finley of A M College of Texas will address Hempstead High School graduates next Monday evening in Hempstead Texas. A W Buchanan is spending a few days in Bryan with his family between road trips.

Hempstead College Station Texas C. F. Finley Vevistrar A. & M. Collene Hempstead High School A. W. Buchanan Bryan

Directors Cemetery Association Meet

Directors of the Bryan Cemetery Association meet at the City National Bank for the bi monthly session. President George A Adams presided with S E Everstadt at the desk and members answering roll call. The treasurer reported cash on hand and the maintenance balance along with receipts and disbursements. The membership committee added Mrs Bob Martin and urged dues. Clean up days were set for May 24 and 25 ahead of Decoration Day. A committee led by E E McAdams to oversee the ornamental gateway project was named with plans by F W Hensel and work to start soon.

Bryan Cemetery Association City National Bank George A. Adams S. E. Everstadt Fred L. Cavitt Mary Carr Dana Carnes Edgar Covey M. W. Sims J. E. Astin Albert Buchanan E. E. McAdams Balnce Bob Martin Bryan Cemetery Association United Daughters of the Confederacy Adams FE. J. Jenkins F W. Hensel A. & M. College

Methodists Elect Fifth Bishop as Balloting Resumes

The Methodist Episcopal Church, South general conference in Hot Springs Arkansas resumes balloting to elect the fifth bishop of the session. Leading contenders include Dr Fr A Boaz of Dallas and Dr O E Goddard of Nashville with Dr Sam R Hay of Houston among the new bishops elected yesterday.

Associated Press Hot Springs Ark General Conference The Methodist Episcopal Church, South A. Boaz Dallas O. E. Goddard Nashville Tenn Sam R. Hay Houston H. A. Boaz

Steel firm leaders invited to White House dinner

Invitations have been issued for a large number of prominent steel manufacturers to meet with President Harding tomorrow night at a dinner conference, announced today at the White House in Washington D C.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Harding White House

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ida Mae Hudson Rotary Club Retail State Clothiers Ass Cardui Donse Brothers Motor Car J. FP. Oates Brazos River Reclamation Association E. H. Astin, Earl Porter Ino D. Rogers Ward Templeman Messrs, Johnson and Stiles Brys Directors Cemetery Association Methodist Episcopal Conference
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