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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1927
Page
2
Bryan residents applaud Sue Haswell Memorial Park plans and A and M graduates’ record at Purina Mills. The piece notes Allen Academy graduation, upcoming A M College commencement, and crops up Lindbergh’s ocean flight with its fame potential. It also criticizes a proposed judicial amendment and praises the Anti-Saloon League fundraising efforts amid flood coverage.
To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind. To talk health happiness and prosperity to every person you meet. To make all your friends feel that there is something in them. To look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true. To think only of the best work only for the best and expect only the best.
A column urges politicians to focus on duties to the people rather than future jobs. It cites aviator Lindbergh’s New York to Paris flight as evidence of progress in defense and transport. The piece notes graduation exercises at Bryan College and A and M and reports Mississippi flood refugees and Texas Gulf bathing crowds. It ends with a playful jab about Earle Carroll’s Vanities joining Texas audiences.
The governor appeals for funds to aid stricken families after a disaster in Michigan that killed more than forty, including 37 children. The chief executive pledges funeral expenses for families unable to cover them as communities mourn and the state plans to rebuild. Meanwhile Bryan High School seniors receive diplomas signaling moves toward college or work and urging preparedness and hard work for success.
The piece extols community spirit as a blend of cooperation selfishness civic pride and leadership. It argues that inoculating citizens with this force turns liabilities into assets and creates a composite entity of love and sacrifice for the common good. It promises marvelous results when properly applied.
Oklahoma adopts a seven member board of regents for its state university at Norman with seven year terms and staggered retirements. Regents must be appointed by the governor with senate consent and Cleveland county Norman residents are ineligible. The law aims to keep the university governance free from local politics and has strong gubernatorial support. This New Departure faces future tests as it unfolds in state education policy.
Rev. Jesse Thomson, pastor at A and M College, preached the baccalaureate sermon for Oenaville High School in Bell County. A 1908 graduate, he is an alumnus of the school where his parents still reside.
Dr Dan Russell criminologist of A and M College defended today’s American youth at the Federation of Young People's Society meeting. He argued youth energy can be channeled constructively and praised human nature while noting criminals often possess strong but misdirected ideals.
Sterling Strong of Dallas spoke at the First Baptist church Carnegie auditorium about the Gideons aim to place a Bible in every hotel room and extend work to England and France. After his address, attendees donated 25 dollars to fund Bibles for the effort.
Millican Texas residents contribute to the Brazos County Red Cross with a $19 donation from F. H. Pool and funds from the Millican Sunday School and a public collection. The relief total rises to $1,588.62, including a previously published $1,569.62.
In Bryan a man named C. J. Jancik grows unusually large beets. A 10 pound spring beet from his home garden rests at The Eagle office. Jancik is a noted seed grower and seller, with several four pound beets previously weighing heavy and tasting fine.
The Kitchen Cook stove was demonstrated yesterday at the E F Parks Co store. Visitors registering for the drawing could win one of the cook stoves and Mrs Frank Ripper emerged as the luckiest housewife.
Moler Barber College at 712 Franklin Ave Houston Texas promotes the easiest training terms in barber courses. Send for particulars and enroll now.
Dr S W Bilsing entomologist at A and M College spoke at Steele's Store detailing bee culture and the long history of beekeeping. He cited pecan growers earning up to 7000 and 20000 dollars to fund crops and outlined hive structure, queen egg laying, and drone control to stress Brazos Valley opportunities in apiculture.
Dr J H Gray professor of Bible at Southwestern University and Rev C T Griner veteran minister met at an Allen Academy commencement picnic in Bryan. They recognized each other as school mates from the 1880s and recalled a long ago incident about reading Hebrew backwards.
Mrs. W. S. Howell and committee show strong effort in improving Sue Haswell Memorial Park. J. F. Lavinder adds four oleanders and two three foot palms after last week’s palm donation. Palms planted earlier grow well as the park nears a paint update and interior completion. The area becomes a popular recreational center with daily breakfasts picnics and evening gatherings.
Mr and Mrs W B Lanham and their three children left Friday by auto for Washington D C where he has accepted a position with the U S Department of Agriculture He formerly worked with the Extension Service at A and M College for ten years
Judges J. Felton Lane and Joe Reed of Hearne visited Bryan for Brazos county district court business. They advocated a hard surfaced Dallas to Galveston highway via Hearne Robertson county and urged a regional meeting to draft a concrete plan before moving forward. Hearne shows steady growth and crops are favorable for the season.
George A Adams is honored with a silver service medal for 25 years of continuous representation with the Home Insurance Company of New York. The award, dated February 1, 1927, bears the inscription recognizing his milestone.
Brazos County A and M Ex-Students and faculty members plan a barbecue Monday May 30 at 6 oclock in the Animal Husbandry pavilion to honor visiting ex-students. More than a thousand ex-students expected. Chas H Winkler president and T A Munson secretary treasurer urge attendance. George A Long named general chairman of arrangements.
W L Poindexter prominent local cotton buyer was elected president of the Sunday School baseball league. Ty Cobb was elected secretary. An important league meeting was set for 8 oclock tonight in Poindexters office with full attendance urged.
Madison Hall Jr. of Bryan, son of Superintendent and Mrs. Madison Hall, has been appointed to the Naval Academy in Annapolis by Congressman Luther A. Johnson. A Bryan High School graduate, 16 years old, he passed all exams and will depart in early June. Local citizens congratulate him as Bryan’s son for six years.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist church at College Station met on Monday afternoon with Mrs. R. W. Ivey. Mrs. W. E. Lewis presided and noted the district conference at Conroe, June 6-7. Mrs. George P. Grout led a lesson on the place of women in the missionary field. Present were Mesdames F. W. Plunkett J. C. Thomson Jennie Yates C. O. Watkins J. R. McKee George P. Grout W. E. Lewis with visitors Rev. J. C. Thomson and Mrs. F. D. Snyder.
Doctors endorse Purification of the system as a foundation of health. Take Calotabs once or twice weekly for several weeks to purify the body and boost vitality. Family packages with directions available for 835 ets at drugstores.
Bryan Texas citizens celebrate the opening and planned development of Sue Haswell Memorial Park a 15 acre donation by Tyler Haswell in memory of his mother Mrs Sue Haswell. The city plans streets sewers grading lighting a 60 by 90 club house plus athletic fields and a San Jacinto Day dedication with a barbecue and band concerts.
An ad for Blue Star Soap and Blue Star Remedy from Star Products Co., Cameron Texas. Claims rapid relief from eczema, dermatitis, poison oak and ringworm with jars priced 60 cents to 1 dollar. soap 25 cents. © Roman & Vick.
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