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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1936

Page

6

Terrell Visitor Seeks State Job in Bryan

Hon George B Terrell candidate for Commissioner of Agriculture visited Bryan and Texas A M College Monday to promote his bid He spoke of long service in the Legislature supporting the college and attributed creation of six Agricultural Experiment Stations and teaching of cotton classing to his influence Terrell family history is noted with connections to Texas politics and Sam Houston era officials He is a familiar figure in Brases county politics and state offices

George B. Terrell Aghari Bryan Terrell Texas George W. Terrell Tennessee Sam Houston Republic of Texas Mrr Sam Hous- Terrell Brases County B. Terrell Ture

Bryan High School Commencement Sermon at St Baptist Church

Rt Rev J B Gleissner delivered the commencement sermon before a large crowd at St Baptist Church. He urged graduates to fear God and keep commandments, defined as a love-based duty, and called for happiness in service, amid a program featuring choir, organ and solo performances by local students and teachers.

Bryan High School St Baptist Church Mornhear J. B. Gleissner St. Joseph's Catholic Theo Mahler John Edge Faust Gounod Kipling Johnson- Caldwell Billi Conlee Guy Davis Ed Nedbalek Ben Sample Malcolm Smith Frank Thomas Margaret Walker Gilmore Williams Lucia G. Donizetti John Edge Long Virginia Young Mary Helen Jones Thomas Gordon Watts Auld Lang Syne Salome R. S. Webb St. Joseph’s Grammar School American Legion J. J. Stasney Clarence Konecny Suzanne Johnson H. B. McDowell U.D.C Josephine Palermo Margaret Darrow Mike Muth Raymond Muth Lee Piraino Holy Mary Clarence Keneeny

Women honored at local event mingle with cream service names

A list of women awarded and served cream by Lilly Creamery at a local gathering includes LaVerne Jones, C. J. n, M. E. Adams, Coleman, W. R. Swan gon, Lyda Del Withers, Cavitt, A. Edge, G. M. Nevill, F. F. Reg mond, Ethel Cavitt, E dred W. Henry, T. C. Koli, W. S. Stasny, Ross, Margaret Goodman, Pete Vitopil, Harold Shealy, Frank Conrad, Stubenrauch, Gus tz, Mary Chmelsky, J. F. Duf, Maurice Searcy, Harris, Charlie La, Sam Hopper, W. Willian Orsak, L. M. and Gertrude Crouch.

Maurice Searcy Harris Charlies la Sam Hopper W.willian Orsak L. M Gertrude Crouch

List of Ladies Attendees At Local Event

A lengthy roster of attendees includes Miss Doris Conrad, Miss Marie Graham, Miss Helen Schram, Miss Mildred Jahn, Miss Allin Kralczyk, and many Mrs. forename holders such as Mrs. L. J. Fournker, Mrs. R. H. Long, Mrs. Homer G. Stroud, Mrs. W. R. McCullough, and others. Names span multiple families and appear in a formal social column.

Raby Merle Dyess L. J. Fournker R. H. Long Doris Conrad Homer G. Stroud W. R. McCullough R. $. Williams Ralph Howell R. W. Persons Walter Salvate Martha Carson J. T. Ashcraft Curtis Bullock C. H. Holmes Walter D. Ware Kirby Joyce McKenzie T. R. Boatcallie C. J. Blondeau Joe Patranella Charles S. Gainer Tina Moore Pete Keneeny J. M. Bullock H. V. Ray M. A. Robertson Joe Hodson Demna Adams Ernestine Hooper Hazel R. M. Sherwood V. B. Harris Elmer Pritchard Harry B. Williams O. G. Tumlinson J. E. Covey W. H. Andrew Minnie Wilkes Aline Malasky W. C. Vertrus V. A. Little Walter Eldred Wayne Long Lillian Pendleton Mattie G. Scott Z. R. McDonald M. P. Holleman Rosa Bukowski D. C. Jones Lelia Griffin Ruth Rucker Otis Consert Paul W. Edge Coulter Smith Sam Lobello John J. Stasny Joe R. Gibson Charles May B. F. Floyd

Poppy Day Posters Placed in Windows

Children in schools made Poppy Day posters that are being placed in business windows by Mrs. Charles Ramsey as the American Legion Auxiliary prepares for the annual observance. The national Poppy Day is set for Saturday May 30 to aid disabled veterans. Prize money awaits the top sellers in Bryan and College Station with a meeting at 7 am Saturday at the City National Bank corner.

Charles Ramsey American Legion Auxiliary College Station City National Bank Main Street

Trucks Collide on Highway 6. No Injuries Reported

Two trucks were heavily damaged in a collision on Highway No. 6 south of Bryan Saturday night. The Dallas Line Company truck driven by W. F. E. Vincent was on the wrong side of the road when it struck the Austin vehicle driven by L. M. Barrett. Barrett was with his wife and daughter but all occupants escaped injury.

Cagle Printing Company Offers Shipping Tags

Shipping tags of every description in all weights and colors may be quickly furnished by consulting us. Prices will please you.

Cagle Printing Company

Baby born to Rubhel Smith in Reliance area

Community notes report the birth of a baby boy to Mr. and Mrs. Rubhel Smith in the Reliance community early Sunday. Both mother and child are doing well. A roundup of visits, trips, and illnesses includes locals in Kerens, Bryan, Dallas, and Houston with numerous relatives and friends.

Rubhel Smith Reliance Babe Henry Ross Bob Doris Laune Kerens Searcy Smith Mary Gene Hortense Sims Bryan Mrs. Ross

Bryan Man's Mother Reported Seriously Ill

N F Lockerd of First National Bank received a telegram Sunday night from Chilton about Mrs M Lockerd's serious illness. She had been in Hamlin for a relative's high school graduation when she was summoned to meet her husband. The message arrived in Bryan at noon Monday.

N. F. Lockerd First National Bank Chilton

Marriage Licenses Granted to M Kall and Virginia Wine

M Kall and Virginia Wine were issued marriage licenses in a local civil records office. The new filing marks the formal progression toward their upcoming ceremony.

M. Kall Virginia Wine

Bryan Eagle School of Cookery Draws 1500 Women

More than 1500 women from Bryan, College and Brazos county attended four classes at the Eagle School of Cookery led by Mrs. Martha McDonald. The Bryan Band Mothers won a $15 prize for best attendance, aiding the Stephen F. Austin high school band fund.

Bryan Eagle School of Cookery Bryan Band Mothers Prize Bryan College Brazos County Eagle School of Cookery Martha McDonald Eagle Stephen F. Austin High School Eagle School Webb The McDonald Parker-Astin Hardware Company Electrolux

Navasota Boy State Essay Prize Winner

Lewis Youens, son of the mayor of Navasota, won first prize in the Walter Woodul State Historical contest. He received a $200 check for his 500 word essay Historic Grimes County, which topped about 100 submissions in Grimes County and ranked first among several hundred entries statewide.

Lewis Youens A. J. Youens Navasota Walter Woodul Grimes County Wtadente

Vacation Bible School Opens Monday June 1

The Federation of Churches sponsors a vacation bible school at First Methodist Church from June 1 to June 12 with classes weekdays 8 30 to 11 00 am. Enrollment is Saturday May 30 from 4 to 5 pm at the church with Mrs Dona Carnes speaking on travels in Mexico. Refreshments will be served on the lawn by the Federation committee led by Mrs M P Walker. Contact Mrs S E Bledsoe to enroll.

The Federation of Churches First Methodist Dona Carnes Mexico Federation Committee M. P. Walker S. E. Bledsoe Phil Harris M. B. Cramer Pharr F. J. Silvey San Antonio FE. L. Lee Houston J. W. Floore Fort Worth T. O. Walton

Ben F Delamater III Named to West Point

Ben F Delamater III, son of Lieut Col and Mrs Ben F Delamater Jr, formerly with Texas A&M and now in the Ohio National Guard, was named to West Point by Congressman Luther A Johnson. The junior at Texas A&M passed his exams earlier and was an alternate. the appointment assures his entrance.

Ben F. Delamater, III Ben F. Delamater, Jr Texas A. & M. College Ohio National Guard Columbus West Point Luther A. Johnson Young Delamater Texas A. & M Bryan Delamater Academy

Bryan Woman Gains After Operation

F. C. Oliver returned Sunday from Vicksburg Mississippi where he was called due to illness of his sister Mrs. James H. Webb in Yazoo City visiting her daughter Mrs. John Sharpe Williams. Mrs. Webb underwent an operation last Thursday and is reported to be improving and expected to be up in a few days.

F. C. Oliver Vicksburg Miss James H. Webb Yazoo City John Sharpe Williams Webb Oliver Bryan

Heavy Rainfall Noted Four Days Last Week

Four rainy days yielded 8.53 inches of precipitation last week. Temperatures ranged from 62 to 88 degrees with cooler spells at week’s end. Rain totals by day were Thursday 0.16, Friday 0.11, Saturday 1.77, Sunday 1.49 inches.

Two Negroes Guilty of Burglary in District Court

Ferris Curry and Goree Turner pleaded guilty before Judge W. C. Davis Monday. Curry faced four charges and received two two year terms and a four year term on three counts with one dismissed, all to run concurrently. Turner received a five year suspended sentence on his single count. both waived a jury.

Ferris Curry Goree Turner W. C. Davis Curry Turner

Caldwell Trophy Won By Dallas Freshman

J. M. Crump of Dallas won the Caldwell trophy as the most proficient Texas A and M College cadet in the manual of arms. He will receive the trophy Sunday morning as athletic and military awards are handed out and the corps of cadets passes in review. Major C R Miller of Allen Academy acted as judge in the competition among cadets from each unit.

College Station J. M. Crump Dallas Company A Signal Corps Texas A. & M College Corps of Cadets Crump C. R. Miller Allen Academy Military Staff

Huntsville Claims Shortest U S Road

Huntsville reports Highway 219 as the shortest officially designated road in the United States. The two blocks and 19 feet route ends at Gen Sam Houston's grave, leaving Highway 45 east of the city and traveling two blocks north to the tomb.

Huntsville United States Gen Sam Houston

Aggie Seniors Await Friday Night Diplomas at A. and M.

Texas A and M prepares for the sixtieth commencement with 364 graduates to receive diplomas Friday night May 29. Week festivities open Sunday May 24 with awards and cadet review. Col Clarence Ousley will speak. ROTC commissions presented by Major Gen. Frank Parker. Cadet Capt. Mosesman named valedictorian.

Aggie College Station Texas A. & M Corps of Cadets Clarence Ousley Fort Worth F. M. Law Houston College Board of Directors Max Abe Mosesman Dallas William T. Capers San Antonio West Texas Frank Parker Third Army Eighth Corps

Highway designation tied to construction before maintenance

The Texas Highway Commission says maintenance will wait until a new highway connecting old US 6 near College Station to US 36 near Somerville is built. Brazos and Burleson counties must provide at least 100 feet of right of way and agree not to seek state maintenance until completion.

Texas Highway Commission J. F E. Blair Brazos Burleson College Station Burleson County Somerville

Ramsey Licensed as Water Supply Operator

Charles N. Ramsey, a power plant engineer, has been licensed by the State Health Board as a Grade C Water Supply Operator after verification of his experience and passing the examination. A license copy will be framed and placed at the plant or City Hall as part of a Grade C rating. Bryan is expected to receive a Grade A rating once all requirements are confirmed. J. A. Gandy of Rock Prairie visited Bryan, and Sherman Frost returned from Taylor.

Charles N. Ramsey State Health Board Bryan

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