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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1922
Page
2
County Superintendent Eck Smith reports a letter from Governor Neff about Brazos county public school issues. The correspondence relates to petitions from local residents and will be printed in the Mexia Evening News on Monday.
The text argues that while newspaper and public voices discuss mob law, they neglect law enforcement. It claims many criminals believe they have powerful support and urges stronger enforcement to protect homes and women.
McKinney Courier Gazette questions who will lead Texas in flood control and conservation efforts amid ongoing devastation to life, crops, and prosperity. The plea seeks constructive state leadership and law making to protect overflow lands and soil.
The Times notes a pet monkey vanished with its owner's car in Manhattan. The owner offers a reward with no questions asked, asking for the small white-faced animal with a ringed tail, Engstrom of 136 West 75th Street to be returned.
The Athens Reviews notes Day and Knight of Madisonville as subjects of many jokes at a recent press gathering. The piece hails them as two of the best men in Texas and recalls travels with them through Texas and Mexico.
The Bryan High Athletic Association launches Boost Bryan Week starting Monday and will provide Bryan Auto Home Plates. All Bryan citizens are urged to obtain a plate now and support the Bryan High football champions.
The McKinney Courier-Gazette argues Texas should lead in educational matters with strong manship and citizenship. Lawmakers need a clear vision from rural schools to top institutions to improve the state’s standing.
Mrs. Mary Hunt Affleck of Brenham, a gifted Texas writer, will be at College to attend the Woman's Club Federation. The Eagle and Houston Chronicle praise her contributions to Texas and her gracious character.
A. M. Waldrop is named president of the Texas Retail Clothiers Association. W. S. Howell becomes president of the Texas Lumberman's Association. City Manager E. E. McAdams is elected vice president of the Texas League of Municipalities. Major L. L. McInnis joins the executive advisory council of Texas the American Battlers Association.
The Bryan High School Athletic Association seeks local support to promote Bryan with Auto Home plates bearing the town name. Backed by the Chamber of Commerce, the plan involves attaching the plates to cars and encouraging citizen participation to aid the team.
Texas faces a grave crop crisis as floods threaten 5,000,000 acres in the Brazos River watershed. In 1899 1913 1918 and 1921 22 floods tested farmers who urge a state wide plan for reclamation flood control and drainage. Governor Neff and local leaders support a Brazos reclamation program to protect agricultural lands and revive the economy.
Calvert judge and former mayor Seth Burnett notes repeated spring floods on his Brazos plantation near Eloise. He urges the Federal government to cut across bends and dredge the river bed to restore drainage, arguing past neglect and high costs block proper watershed management.
Local students from Bryan High present short selections on diverse topics Saturday night May 20 at 8 o'clock. Speakers include Gertrude Sims on Peace Merle Minkert on Gossip Philp Hensarling on Courage and Edwin Jancik on The Home and the Republic. The program ends promptly and leaves attendees with time to spare.
The Denton Record Chronicle editor Will Edwards was presented a spacious traveling bag by fellow editors at the Texas Press Association meeting. He is reminded he will need the bag for the winter trip to Austin for the legislature, as he packs clothes for the trip. The local press praises his work entertaining visitors and supporting community efforts.
C B Friley registrar of A and M College returned from Hempstead where he delivered the commencement address to Hempstead High School graduates.
In a May 21 1922 letter Georgetown Texas Mayor L J Dimmitt expresses gratitude to Bryan Texas residents Lee J Rountree and city officials for the cordial reception during a visit to inspect fire apparatus streets and utilities. He praises Bryan City officials and invites them to the Southwestern May Fete on June 10 and reiterates ongoing friendship.
In Lometa Reporter Hon. Gayle W. Talbot endorses Representative Lee J. Rountree of Bryan for lieutenant governor but favors Colonel Billie Mayfield of Houston for the cotton plank. The piece claims Mayfield would secure 25 cents per pound for cotton once in office, though details are unclear and the role of lieutenant governor in price control is questioned. It also derides Republicans and recalls post Civil War policies.
Under current circumstances Lee Roun tree and W A Johnson are advised to withdraw. The remark suggests Mayfield should not perform strongly given the conditions.
Brazos River flooding spurs organized effort for reclamation south of Waco. Topographical surveys planned, counties south of Waco invited to join. Editor Rountree says key Texas questions include flood control, reclamation of inundated lands, and river levees.
Col Sam Miller of Mineral Wells Index reflects on the Denton gathering and notes omissions about the Texas Press Association. He mentions several Sams including Sam Hill, and lists Sam Fore Sam Harben Sam Hoyle Sam Roberts Sam Chestnut Sam Williamson Sam Braswell and Sam Holloway while noting Sam Trill could not be found. He questions how Sam Hill appeared in the Sam Club font error.
Judge W C Davis leaves for Caldwell to deliver the Caldwell High School commencement address for the 1922 class of 15. Davis spoke here in 1921. Mr and Mrs Lee J Rountree travel to Navasota for the Navasota High School commencement of a term noted under Supt L G Andrews with 21 graduates. They will be hosted by Senator and Mrs Henry L Lewis in Navasota.
Secretary A. L. Burge of Tyler Chamber of Commerce invited Texas editors to Tyler for the 1924 convention after praising Denton hospitality. Officers elected include H. D. Chestnut president and Lee J. Rountree historian. Honorary memberships were awarded to three C I A publications staff.
Miss Mary Locke and Miss Smith of Zack shopped with Bryzn merchants Tuesday.
Colbert Wilson, an African American man from three miles outside Bryan, died after a whipping in a pasture near Fin Feather Lake. Police and Sheriff Morehead investigated as witnesses described a group of five or six assailants, with no identifications. Wilson had a history of arrests and had been discharged from jail for killing a cow earlier, with multiple past charges including arson and maiming animals.
The Tabor Boys and Girls Victory Club in Tabor Texas on May 19 functioned with pep despite resignations of secretary Mary Ruth Holden and reporter Hettie Francis. A. L. Benson A. W. Buchanan and Prof. Gabe Cazell led songs and business as members were elected to fill vacancies.
A and M College of Texas celebrated the first graduating class from its model consolidated rural high school on campus in College Station. The six graduates included salutatorian Mary Gorzcki and valedictorian Edna Hooper. President W. B. Bizzell praised the school board, staff, and patrons and called for funding reforms to sustain Texas public education.
The passage notes he is not a Yankee but born on the Gulf of Mexico. It mentions a song about a prairie flower and records Prof. Cazell as adding to the club's joy and happiness at the gathering.
The State of Texas Brazos County gives notice that Amon C Williams was granted letters testamentary on April 20 1922 in Brazos County Court probate for the estate of Miss Mary Williams deceased. All creditors must present claims as required by law to the executor at his Bryan Texas residence and post office address.
County Clerk McSwain reports new marriage licenses issued since the last Eagle list includes T. E. Wallace with Sybil Wood, Arthur Cole with Sun Shine Garnette, Tom Jenkins with Margaret Conroy, Jim Richardson with Mary Bell, Andrew Johnson with Mary Ann Baker, Murray Butler with Ada Brown, D. C. Williams with Mary Merka, A. J. Patterson with Katie Clifton, DeWitt Barrett with Tews Tutler, R. W. Francis with Ala McCallum, Mack Tyler with Alice Outlaw, Pete Baker with Annie Mae Holland, and Pete Martin with Peart Stuart.
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