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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1936
Page
2
The column questions how a pension system for those over sixty five should be funded and who bears responsibility. It argues for social security rooted in retirement from active labor while criticizing shifting burdens from workers to the wealthy and unused natural resources, acknowledging church charity roles and societal obligations.
Report details discussions on right of way and route of a highway project west of Hastings. Mentions inquiries about office visits at missions and colleges, plus plans for rural electrification and state information offices. Directors present include Adams Echicck Canacy Casey Henderson Howe Lawrence Sens Park Rountree Wililerns.
Higgs seeks the county post of assessor and collector with a focus on fiscal oversight and local tax administration. If elected, Higgs plans to implement streamlined processes and improve public disclosure of tax data.
Smetana school will hold two barbecues on July 15 at the school building. Proceeds go to the school fund.
Fragmentary notice describes a medicinal remedy with a jar of ointment offered at a bargain price. The readable text mentions Kingwors Sam’s and a courtnee, but details are unclear and tangential.
A Dunwoody era style notice lists council members and residents authorized to graft or trespass on a local property. It names Boy Scouts and volunteers who may apply for permission to perform duties, with several names and titles shown in fragmented form.
Dr L W Newice dean of history at North Texas State Teachers College notes Bryan Mangum has produced Texas History Maps. The set covers Texas history from early periods to 1936 and will serve as official maps for high schools and sixth grade classrooms.
Marriage licenses issued include C. Lapéerdsle and Wis Willies H. Wiley and Anse Mr and Mrs C. L Rogers, with names tied to a North Walch area. report notes Bryan rheppere this morning.
The Brazos County Boys and Girls Club department schedules a Thursday night meeting chaired by Herece W James, president of the Seetaza 4-H clubs. All club members are urged to attend.
A muddled OCR fragment discusses a proposed farming policy with references to September and early steps. It mentions a figure named for potential impact and a plan to accelerate actions if farmers comply. The text is unclear but centers on timing and policy effects.
Fragmentary text mentions farmers and valley references with unclear context. No distinct events, names, or organizations are readable to form a solid report.
Fragmentary text discusses a new fare concept and a program related to farm and community services. Details are unreadable, hindering clear identification of persons, organizations, or actions involved.
The readable text discusses pastures and attempting to reference actual records. It mentions names and terms like needle gram and Carl Wiggeeche and hints at copying records. The passage lacks clear events or actions and appears as a garbled transcription.
Local officials seek guidance on how to address treachery in schools with concerns about district safety and student protections. County authorities request input from residents and administrators on policy changes.
Mr GC L Ostrow Clethime Demonstrasicr speaks at a demonstration on foundation patterns. She describes arming to use the fourdate pattern and creating a dress pattern using petters and a faskece sheet.
Mrs J C Merka of the Reliance Home Demonstration Club shows a dress cut from fashion sheet using her foundation pattern as a guide. The item showcases home sewing skill and practical pattern use.
Smetana 4-H club plans a recreation meeting for Friday evening May 31 at 7 30 o clock at Smetana school. The event targets local youth with games and activities.
A fragment states the four Helsh girls of Con Solidated School will meet with a local official. Further details are unclear due to incomplete text.
Breck cardboard is now available at the Eagle Printing Co with supply details and contact options for local buyers. The notice lists Eagle Printing as the supplier and notes availability for immediate purchase.
The column lists family visits and birthdays across the area. Mrs. G W Saxon hosted a birthday dinner with her children. Several residents traveled to Bryan and Houston visiting relatives and friends, including J Merka Jr and Pred C Gage.
Reports from Bryan note James Wilson recently at home after treatment. Mrs. Eller Larry, in Bryer, visits sister Mrs. J. T. Chom, with Jeane joining. Joe Wimels of Bryan visited last Wednesday. Mrs. E J. Payne enjoys wet weather. Mr and Mrs J A Rychlik and family visited. Prack Meads visited Meadsy. Miss Edna Murphy spent Monday with her sister.
Mr and Mrs C O Henderson traveled to Lisne on Saturday afternoon and stayed Sunday to attend a memorial service for John Goodman father of Mrs Henderson a longtime citizen of the town The service was held at the Methodist church where he was a leading member for many years
Rev and Mrs Whitman H Fuller of Markham Ontario and Allen C Fuller of Buffalo with Nelson Fuller editor of the Nacogdoches Daily Sentinel arrived late Friday to visit their parents Mr and Mrs F D Fuller Pullec. It is Mrs Fuller's first Texas trip and Whitman and Allan a long awaited Bryan and Texas visit since 1927 and 1930 respectively.
Brazos County and nearby counties announce the 1925 Gold Star 4 H club boys for their ranked records. Winners include Harwood Whittington from Robertson County. Vieter Dutfurth and Lonnie Bielski from Brazos County with Bryan and Franklin cited among districts. The awards ceremony occurs at the Centennial Year Farmers Short Course at Texas A M College on July 26-24.
Six more deer join existing stock along the Navasota River in Leon County according to deputy state game warden Sam Cavitt. Deer and wild turkeys planted nearby show good signs with some fawn and young turkey traces found as farmers monitor growth and expect spread into Madison, Robertson and Brazos counties.
A Houston Press caption notes Father Bravi, a Bryan resident and Italian Crown Knight, at St. Anthony's Church. A memorial Mass was held at Sacred Heart Church on Sunday May 24 for Italian soldiers who died in Africa and in World War I. Father Bravi, leader in Italo American circles, had visited Houston and returned home to Bryan.
George G. Chance the secretary and Jno. M. Lawrence the director of the Brazos Conservation and Reclamation District traveled to Temple on Tuesday to discuss flood control measures.
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