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Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1934

Page

5

Docket Set For Civil Cases By Judge Davis

The May term civil docket was set by Judge W. C. Davis. First and second weeks and fifth and sixth weeks are civil, third and fourth weeks criminal. Listed cases include De Luxe Cafe vs KE R Liner, M Bonneville vs Ed Talley, and multiple Windrow vs various parties among others.

Davis W. C. Davis de Luxe Cafe KE. R. Liner M. Bonneville Ed Talley Chas. Kosarek Henry Smith

Funeral Service For R. E. Taylor Held Wednesday

Funeral services for R. E. Taylor were held Wednesday at 5 o clock at Mc Culloch Dansby funeral chapel and at the Bryan city cemetery. Taylor, born September 12 1865 in Kentucky, died Tuesday night after a long illness at age 68 years months 3 days. He had lived in Brazos county 26 years and is survived by six daughters. Pallbearers named Locke Mc Neeley Jim Darwin H H F Jones J R Nelson J L Reese A B Ware.

McCulloch-Dansby R. E. Taylor L. B. Elrod First Methodist Church Bryan City R. F E. Taylor Kentucky Brazos County C. H. Andrews Verna Taylor Bryan R. B. Mills Goose Creek W. H. Briecheen Cisco Helen Taylor Fort Worth L. R. Birdwell San Antonio Locke McNeeley Jim Darwin HH. F. Jones J. R. Nelson J. L. Reese A. 8. Ware

Bryan Youth Enlists in United States Navy

Edwin Beard son of Mrs Tray Beard has enlisted in the United States Navy for four years and left Thursday for San Diego California where he is stationed. He passed an examination in Houston with the highest average in a class of 25. His mother Mrs Beard and sister Miss Frances Beard accompanied him to Houston, and Mr and Mrs Milton Davis and son Mrs Dan Hall and daughter Jeanette joined them to Houston to bid farewell.

Edwin Beard Tray Beard United States Navy San Diego Calif Young Beard Houston Beard Frances Beard California Milton Davis Dan 5 Hall Jeanette Jesse Ford Farwell Bryan Ford Fort Worth Southern Baptist Convention Jesse Ord Brazos County H. O. Ferguson Ethel Ferguson Georgetown Judge Ferguson Ethel Alpha Delta Phi Sorority John Daly II John Daly III Galveston Katie Daly Tom Daly D. B. Cofer Edna A. Shelton St. W. Persons Tom S. Powers Dorothy Powers A. L. Simpson Marion Hudson S. H. Hudson Fairfield Dan L. Hudson Kurten J. G. Minkert Patti Minkert Austin J. H. Gambrell Ted Koch Gladine Bolton New Baden Etta Peters Gloria Glynn Stephan N. C. Baker W. L. Dowling J. D. Sandifer Bryan Motor Company Government Dam J. L. Edge Della Wooten Inez Carson Dallas Edge John W. Black San Antonio State Medical Association J. H. Black W. H. Norman W. C. Davis Madisonville W. F. Gibbs B. T. Poole Virginia Manning Vivian Davis H. C. Willis First Methodist Church Ann Page C. E. Page Baylor Academy Belton Elsbeth Wipprecht Calvert H .Marvin Sneed Mr .Sneed Mr. Sneed

Finger Print Program Expanded by Bryan Police

Bryan police will fingerprint all arrestees in the city or Brazos County with supplies from Houston. Patrolmen Hudson Myers and Joe Norwood went to Houston on police business and secured cooperation for quick identification of prints.

Bryan Brazos County Houston Hudson Myers Joe Norwood

Weevil Emergence Sets New Record in May

Dr. F L Thomas of the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station reports the heaviest boll weevil emergence in ten years for May 1-15 at 4.20 percent, with total emergence through May 16 at 9.04 percent. Hatching of cotton flea hoppers remained above normal in early May. over 70 hoppers hatched per 2000 croton weeds collected statewide.

F. L .Thomas Division of Entomology Texas Agrcultural Experiment Station

Hen Doing Part To Keep Farmer In the Running

COLLEGE STATION May 17 In a year when cotton wheat and hogs dominated Texas farms the hen helped keep farmers in contention Demonstration flocks across 482 farms in 80 counties produced an average $104 above feed cost per hen The program involved 101995 birds with 859 cooperators raising 109705 birds The four year trend shows eggs per hen rising from 142 1 in 1930 to 150 9 in 1983 while egg prices dropped from 24 5 to 13 8 cents per dozen and feed cost per dozen fell in step Demonstrators spent 068 per dozen on feed resulting in $104 per hen in income above feed cost in 1933 8 showing a solid return during hard times as stated by Paul Cunyus assistant poultry husbandman

College Station Texas Paul Cunyus Texas A M. College Cunyus

North Zulch Underpass Opens on Highway 21

The North Zulch underpass on Highway 21 opened to traffic Wednesday, eliminating the last unpaved stretch between Bryan and Madisonville, Huntsville and Dallas. Officials note Highway 75 now carries more traffic in this Texas region, while Highway 6 remains steady with smaller gains.

North Zulch Highway No. 21 Bryan Madisonville Huntsville Dallas Highway Department Texas

Intend to Marry John Murphy and Miss Clistie Stark

John Murphy and Miss Clistie Stark of Hearne were issued a marriage license today by County Clerk Clyde Goen.

John Murphy Clistie Stark Hearne Clyde Goen

Committee Named To Map Plans For Theater For Year

A six person committee appointed by President Milton Maloney will plan Bryan Little Theatre activities for next year. Members are Bill Allen chairwoman Mrs Griff Cloud Woodrow Wallace Pauline Morgan John Sidney Smith and Jane Elliott. The theater suspends activity until the third Monday in September and the chair will lead meetings until new officers are elected in fall. Since organization last fall eleven one act or two act workshop plays and one three act play were shown with 37 participants. Finances rely on $1 dues per member and proceeds from the three act play. some funds remain in the treasury to start fall work.

Bryan Little Theatre Milton Maloney Bill Allen Griff Cloud Woodrow Wallace Pauline Morgan John Sidney Smith Jane Elliott Little Theater

Travis PTA Holds Closing Meeting and Reelects Officers

The Travis Parent-Teacher Association held its closing session Thursday at 8 p.m. at the school. President Mrs. P S Mangum and Secretary Mrs. N R Smith were reelected for 1934-35. Reports included a $72.65 cash balance, program highlights, and officer appointments for the coming year.

Travis Parent-Teacher Association P. Ss. Mangum N. R. Smith Forest Jones Treasury R. W. Moreland R. H. Bush Mangum Albert Buchanan P.T. A Bryan District 9 Travis Association P. S. Mangum D. L. Wilson Milton Davis J. B. Christian Henry Ross H. T. Downard H. P. Smith J. Brooks Stevenson Howard Todd Story Hour Ralph Reynolds

Witt Campaign Opened by Speech Friday at Belton

Ed en E Witt twice lieutenant Governor of Texas launched his campaign for governor with an address in Belton Bell county birthplace. He urged reducing taxes fairly redistributing the tax burden and restoring permanent general prosperity while caring for the people until times improve.

Witt outlines tax reform and social relief plan in Texas

Witt calls for exempting small homes from taxation and taxing only actual equity in homes, using 5 million of a 20.6 million relief bond to aid tenant farmers and unemployed to buy small farms. He supports tax on intangibles, old age pensions, unemployment insurance, repeal of liquor laws, and stricter utility regulations. He notes over 1,000,000 on charity and urges payroll‑oriented relief. Waco backers travel by car caravan and special train.

Witt Texas Waco

Hudson Star in First Game for Greensburg Trojans

Johnny Hudson led Greensburg in a 9-6 win over Jeannette in his first appearance for the Trojans in the Pennsylvania State Association. He collected four hits in five at bats, including a double, and played third base with solid defense alongside Grover Reisinger.

Hudson Greensburg Johnny Hudson Bryan Trojans Pennsylvania State Association Jeanette Greenburg Texas Grover Reisinger

Winners Named Of Prize Essays In UDC Contest

The historical committee of L. S. Ross Chapter UDC announces winners of essay medals for Southern History in Bry an area elementary schools plus Parochial school. Winners are Lera Bess Sheland er at Bowie, Maurice Searcy at Travis, Marie Martinsen at Parochial. Consolidated School winner to be announced later.

L. S. Ross United Daughters of the Confederacy Bryan and College Bowie Lera Bess Shelander Travis Maurice Searcy Marie Martinsen Consolidated School College Station

Graduation week events at Allen, Bowie, Travis schools

Commencement activities continue with baccalaureate led by Rev W B Breazeale and Dr W H Andrew. Allen Academy closes with 8 pm graduation at First Methodist. Dr T O Walton to deliver address. Bowie and Travis plan 8 pm final exercises with local speakers. Bowie to hear Geo Butler, Travis to hear F L Henderson. A novel diploma program at high school features student presentations without a guest speaker, with speeches from Superintendent S M Brown, principal Miss Wesa Weddington, and A M presenting diplomas.

J. W. Black W. B. Breazeale College Avenue Baptist Church W. H. Andrew J. Hendrix Conway Allen Academy Allen First Methodist Church T. O. Walton Texas A. and M. College White City Bowie Travis Geo. B. Butler F. L. Henderson City S. M. Brown

Waldrop Theme Highlights School Progress Across City

The program Our School focuses on work and gains in the school system. Bryans negro schools hold exercises this week as white schools near year end. About 1000 gathered at Kemp high for the baccalaureate with Rev. A. S. Keeling delivering the sermon. Monday shows the high school play Jerry of Jericho Road at Kemp Auditorium. Wednesday will feature graduation exercises with James D. Ryan of Jack Yates high Houston and R V Armstrong of the city board to present diplomas. Negro elementary exercises were held last Friday.

College Woman's Sister Interred At Eddy Sunday

Funeral services for Mrs. O. E. Williams sister of Mrs. 8. Ok. Covington of College Station were held Sunday at Eddy First Methodist Church with Dr. Wooten officiating. Interment was in Eddy cemetery. She leaves father W. M. Baker sister and Mrs. Covington, children Frances Litteral and Jack Litteral, and her husband.

O. E. Williams 8. Ok. Covington College Station Oklahoma City Eddy First Methodist Church Dr. Wooten W. M. Baker Mrs. Covington Miss Frances Litteral Jack Litteral Covington B. D. Marburger G. P. Ayres J. P. Hines Harold Hines Herman Krauser

Fuller earns dual Texas Student Publications awards

The Texas Student Publications board awarded 75 meritorious service honors to University of Texas students. Nelson Fuller of Bryan received two awards, a copy of the 1934 Cactus yearbook for sports editing and a silver plaque for most of the first semester as a Daily Texan night editor.

Austin Board of Directors of Texas Student Publications, Inc University of Texas Nelson Fuller Bryan Fuller Cactur Daily Texan Texas Ranger Texan The Ranger Cactus

Second tax payment due May 31 without penalty

Taxpayers who chose the split payment plan must pay the second installment by Thursday May 31 to avoid penalties. Applies to both city and county taxes.

Bryan Social Roundup of Visitors and Travels

Mrs. Jesse Ford and son visit Bryan from Farwell with plans to meet family after attending a Southern Baptist convention in Fort Worth. Numerous locals travel to Dallas Georgetown Houston Austin and Galveston for work family and social events.

Local residents visit as city manager travels to Austin

Monday's column notes City Manager R. G. Williams leaves for Austin on business. W. Bassett Orr visits from Austin for a weekend with Mrs. Orr and children and plans to return next week to finalize the family move. The Dannams host in Cavitt addition for the week. W. I. McLain and family from Leakesville visit to see their son a Stephen F. Austin high senior. W. E. Higgs and Miss Trannie Wrenn drive over to bring W. E. Wrenn to Bryan for a multi day visit. Jack Bullard and family also mentioned in travel notes.

R. G. Williams Austin W. Bassett Orr W. I. Jr Stephen F. Austin High School W. E. Higgs Trannie Wrenn W. E. Wrenn Bryan Jack Bullard

Visitors and locals mingle in Bryan and Fort Worth notes

A long list of social visits and hometown news from Bryan and surrounding areas. Evelyn Sanders returns from Fort Worth after tending the Southern Baptist convention. families in Georgetown and College Station. Mr and Mrs Dan S. Gross visit Brenham and Bryan. Alma Metcalfe travels to Houston. W G Drummond heads to Shreveport. Frank Bain travels from Waco. Emily Cavitt of Houston visits Bryan. Hanover and Dixon from Wheelock visit. R C Harris and J H Alt from near North Zulch conduct business in Bryan. Frank Watson begins duties with the Guarantee Store. families plan for A M College attendance.

I Las Fort Evelyn Sanders Fort Worth Bryants J. Sanders East 27Th Street Dan Jeanettte Georgetown Hall A. V. In Chapin Bryan Katie Hall T. P. Hall Collow Dan S. Gross Brenham Alma Metcalfe Houston Lea Bedias Frank Watson Will Jackson Jacksonville Robert Jack Burt

Beauty Is Known Here Sister of Bryan Resident

The sister of Miss Ruby Pritchett, chosen by Shawn and his dancers as the eight CIA beauties for the year, is known locally. She lived with her sister in Bryan, tended Stephen F. Austin School, studied at M. College during the session, and is a senior administration student at CL.

Ruby Pritchett Shawn Pritchett Bryan Stephen F. Austin M. College C. L

Gardens Behind Rural Women Show Slow Progress

A Prospect Home Demonstration Club meeting reported gardens lagging behind last year with no brine yet, while twenty gallons were prepared earlier. Participants included Mrs. Bessie Riggs, N. V. Timmons, Mrs. Stewart, C. C. Larrison, P. Trant, and V. Fipps.

Prospect Bessie Riggs N. V. Timmons Mr. Stewart Sie Riggs C. C. Larrison P. Trant V. Fipps

Why Hospitals 4 a Liquid Laxative Why Hospitals 4 a Liquid Laxative

A readable note discusses liquid laxatives like Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pep and Dr Oswell's Syrup Pep sin, praising precise dosing, non habit forming relief, and suitability for families while warning that incorrect contents can cause harm. It emphasizes safety and regularity through proper preparation.

Dr. Caldwell Dr. Oswell

Also Mentioned on This Page

Gertrude Morman Sam Palermo Z. E. Guidry W. S. Higgs W. M. Jones W. S. Tyler W. W. Griffin Jac. G. Smith Helen Manjatis Lone Star Mutual Life Association Rollen J. Windrow T. R Batte Tony Barcelona W. R. Balletux Rollen Mercantile National Bank Mary Belle Ball J. H. Kraft L. B. Locke Henry Buchanan W. J. Hajek Ollie Hawes C. E. Jenkins E. F. Parks O. L. Johnson Callie Foster Stuart Albina Grelen Humble Oil & Refining Co C. L. Eden D. D. White Manhattan Life Insurance Co C. Egbert Jones George Wieland Jno M. Lawrence, Jr W. G. Calhoun Bryan Building and Loan Association Standard Accident Insurance Co Milwaukee Mechanics Insurance Co A. Moore, Jr C. A. Harris A. W. Emmel Jno. H. Morehead Vs. Security Life Insurance Association; Norton R. Burkhalter C. T Police of Travis Pta UDC Steeles Store General Assembly Mattie Wallin Ethelena Salvato Marguerite Ann Court Dorothy Varisco Tony Scarmardo Catherine Fazzino Mary Joe Cotropia Little Lee Canavespie W. E. Neeley Joe Fazzino Lee Court Neeley Aaron Slick Punkin Crick Dick Bulla Mart L. E. Edge Heber Stewart Cleburne Tommie Voss Sidney Johnson Henry H. Johnson Wilkerson Clinic H. D. Schutte W. C. Schutte T. H. Jacobson Matilda Schutte R. J. Hunnicutt Elizabeth Hunnicutt Tom Connally R. R. Rep Toru East Texas Reppert Extension Service M. T. Payne Lufkin Beaumont Milano Mr. McNeeley John McNeeley M. K. Thornton Lamar Jones Gus Gerson Rosemary Thomas Bullock T. A. Bullock Mobile Ala J. E. Brown, Jr E. W. Crow Pattie Jane Willard Chambers Navasota Marshall Peters First Baptist Church Bremend Baptist Church C. L. Baker Sterling Floeck Shreveport Floecke Floeck Mary Jessie Stone A. and Columbia University New York Grace Bowman H. Burrows Jack Howell Mildred McKenzie Southwestern University Oak McKenzie McKenzie Bentley Kelly Kelly Nat Allen Beauty
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