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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1928
Page
2
Fragmentary local notices and advertising rate details from Bryan Weekly Eagle include references to the Associated Press copyright and reserved material. Fiscal note lines mention advertising rates, publication offices, and schedule terms with incomplete phrases.
The Little Theatre in Bryan elected new officers for the coming year. The group has boosted local interest in stage and literature and will continue the projects led by D. L. Wilson and Mrs Paul Stevens. President Coolidge approved a $5 000 000 pink bollworm control appropriation businessmen hope for farmers relief.
Report notes that Texas Democrats who oppose Al Smith’s nomination would be barred from the Beaumont convention. It states that anyone claiming Democratic or Republican ties must support their party nominees, while independents may vote freely. The piece argues the rule would strip major parties of privileges and disenfranchise members.
Twenty five years ago Bailey and Culberson favored Gorman for president. The United States fish commission reported two million fish deposited in the Trinity and Brazos rivers. Several residents, including Miss Callie Foster, Mrs. W. W. Duncan, Miss Hattie Webb, and others were noted as visiting different towns. Local movements include Robert Batte to Galveston and Hugh Jones from Montgomery County in the city. Mrs. Emmett Harrie and children headed to Houston, and the Waldrop summer school was set to open Monday.
Lois Wilson of Daingerfield has been chosen queen of May at the May fete of Texas Woman's College in Fort Worth. The fete will be held May 26. Miss Wilson is an honor student and holds roles in chemistry, yearbook business management, and college clubs.
The Pampa fair returns after a three year suspension and will run October 11 12 and 13. George W Briggs new manager of the Chamber of Commerce is secretary treasurer of the fair association. Central committee includes Joe Smith chairman F P Reid J L Lester W R Campbell and J G Christy. Officers form a series of inter committees for the fair program.
Wichita Falls May 22 W A Haynes 55 a pipeline worker died suddenly early Monday in the county jail where he was to be released within years after serving out a fine for intoxication Heart disease was the cause Efforts to locate relatives have been unsuccessful
Otto T. Salick of Milwaukee addresses the open session of the United States on home ownership and the importance of building and loan associations. He says these bodies enable moderate earners to own homes, stimulate prosperity via mortgage investments, and provide practical borrower services to curb inflated loans.
College Station May 21 Almost twice as much fertilizer for the present crop year has been sold in Texas as for the previous year. Texas sales Sept 1 1927 to May 1 1928 totaled 137 567 tons versus 77 960 tons Sept 1 1926 to May 1 1927.
Read Eagle Advertising to learn how the periodical offers lucrative opportunities for readers. The notice emphasizes strong pay and clear terms, inviting participation from potential applicants and advertisers alike.
Myrtle Astin reviews Hangman\u2019s House by Donn Byrne. She mocks Byrne as self styled last of Irish novelists not a true fiction writer but a bard. The piece praises his Celtic mood yet notes the meager plot and faint conflict as the tale of Dermot and Connaught unfolds.
Washington May 28 The Senate resumes debate on the Swain Johnson Boulder Canyon dam bill with Johnson of California outlining his case before the floor to the opposition. Hayden of Arizona leads the attack as the House begins its baptism of fire on the measure.
Steep Hollow residents reported a surprise birthday party for M. Risinger. Several relatives from Madison county Reliance Bryan Tabor and Piedmont visited, with health nurse Ella Bandelin weighing local children and Miss Bertie Risinger visiting Shamrock.
Mayor Wilson Bradley issues a Save a Life proclamation effective May 19 to June 9 1928 urging motorist and pedestrian caution. He calls for vehicle safety checks and proper lighting and urges schoolteachers and parents to instruct children to avoid streets during play to reduce fatalities and injuries.
Mrs. Grace Horton of Reliance won first place in class I and will represent Brazos County at the state contest. Mrs. A Henry competed in class II with costs over 25 dollars. Awards were based on greatest improvement relative to expenditure with the county agent Miss Laura Giverns supervising.
Linton News notes Miss Margaret Davis formerly of Bryan will wed Marcellus Kunitz. A bridge and tea party hosted by Bits Rokunitz announced the upcoming wedding with decorations of spring flowers. Guests enjoyed prizes and songs as Agnes Pauline Kunitz presented a gold bag gift and readied for the wedding.
Austin May 23 Of the 600 men and women on the faculty at the University of Texas 190 or 36 per cent hold one or more degrees from the institution in which they are teaching. Five members hold three University degrees and nearly half have two. Notable graduates include Dr. A E Cooper and others with advanced degrees. Miss Lilia M Casis is noted as the best loved woman on campus.
United States ambassador Dwight W. Morrow announced he would leave Mexico City Saturday with his family for a month in the United States. The trip aims to report to Secretary Kellogg and assess the religious controversy with the Roman Catholic Church and the Mexican debt agreement with the bankers in New York.
U S officials released a note to Nationalist foreign minister Hwang Fu demanding arrest and execution of those responsible for the murder of Dr Walter F Seymour at the Presbyterian Mission Hospital in Tsiwan. The United States seeks indemnities for the killing and mission looting and notes inquiry into the death of Mrs William T Hobart in Taian.
The ambassador plans to graduate his daughter Anne from Smith College then spend time in North Haven Maine. He is expected to meet with President Coolidge in Washington and deliver confidential messages from President Calles. Mr Morrow will convey Mexico finances information to the U S and has kept close ties with Senor Montes De Oca controller general of Mexico.
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