Gentle Round of Social Visits Across Bryan
Mrs. Lee J. Rountree stays in Waco with her sister Mrs. W. M. Kelly and daughter Margaret. Numerous locals travel to visit kin, attend commencements, and join out‑of‑town relatives in Bryan for days of social and familial gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee J. Rountree
Luna
Waco
W. M. Kelly
Kelly
Margaret
Virginia Evans
M. I. Evans
Brenham
la Grange
Lockhart
Luling
Austin
Brylan
C. C. Duncan
Palestine
Will Holmes
Patterson Ribble
Houston
Bryan
Tom Fields
Calvert
Fields
N. F. Lockerd
B. C. Allen
Chilton
Lockerd
Mr. Lockerd
A. E. Lockerd
Allen
J. H. Cook
W. F. Miller
Stephen F. Austin High School
Dorothy Davis
J. H. Andrew
Lampasas
W. H. Andrew
Andrew
Frances Cloud
Arkansas
W. B. Clayton
Conway, Ark
Cloud
F. H. Whitaker
Little Rock
Ark
Walter Cargill
Wayne
Pasadena
Jim Riley
Herman Llewellyn
Temple
Marjorie Nelson
T. R. Nelson
Llewellyn
Margaret Bowers
Roy S. Holloman
George Norvell
Paris
Mr. Wood
T. B. Wood
College Road
Oak McKenzie
Kerrville
McKenzie
Roosevelt Hotel
Auto-Lite Company
H. B. McDowell
Hillsboro
Boy's Body Found in Lake Near Franklin
The body of 13 year old Alton Curry was recovered from Cole's Lake near Franklin after two companions reported a drowning. The reported bruising prompted Justice Ecular Smith to withhold verdict for the time being. Alton was the son of Mr and Mrs George Curry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Alton Curry
Cole’s Lake
Here
Ecular Smith
George Curry
Kindergarten Pupils Present Closing Program at Mrs Colson Home
Eight pupils of Mrs. W. E. Colson displayed their work on tables and walls Friday at her home. A program of songs readings and a Maypole dance followed with Alma Jean Vance Nancy Warwick Loretta Cheatham Lyman Reed Betty Jo Murphy Nancy Sue Chambers and Karl Colson participating Mothers and friends enjoyed the exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Colson
Alma Jean Vance
Nancy and Leota Warwick
Loretta May Cheatham
Lyman Reed
Betty Jo Murphy
Nancy Sue Chambers
Karl Paulson
Relief loan applications open for distressed homeowners
The Home Owners Loan Corporation invites distressed homeowners to apply for relief from May 29 through June 27. Applications filed before November 15, 1934, will also be considered. Blank forms are available from Barron and Ware or E. W. Crenshaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Owners Loan Corporation
Barron and Ware
E. W. Crenshaw
St Joseph pupils graduate in Sunday services
St Joseph students participated in a farewell program at 8 p m in the school auditorium. Highlights included piano duets, speeches by Albert Operstein Henry Fuchs Jr and Francis Fuchs, and a farewell address by Patricia Johnson. Diplomas were awarded to twelve students amid several honor medals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph’s School
Patricia Johnson
August Lenert
Albert Operstein
Henry Fuchs, Jr
Francis Fuchs
Christ
Jackie Nutter
Magdalen Brachek
Marie Dolores Behr
Elsie Denk
Pauline Palermo
Doris Andrews
Lucille Restivo
J. B. Gleissner
Henry Fuchs
Jaqueline Nutter
Lucile Restivo
American Legion
Marie Patricia Johnson
August Lenert, Jr
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Albert Sidney Johnson
Elsie Dink
Paradise Lost and Regained in a study of social roles
A columnist links Adam Smith and Charles Beard with Milton poems to propose a modern reading of economic distress. Using Samson Agonistes as a model, roles are assigned to Agriculture, Philistines, Chamber of Commerce, Farm Bureau, Extension Service, and others to illustrate the clash of wealth and power and seek solutions to famine amid plenty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Smith
Charles A. Beard
John Milton
Samson Agonistes
Samson
Council of the Temple
Chamber of Commerce
Temple of
Mammon
Extension Service
Dalila
Farmers Institute
Merapha
Gath
Farm Bureau Federation
Old Manoa
Samson and the Temple of Mammon End in Destruction
A mélange of biblical allegory and farm politics describes Samson bowing to the Farm Bureau pressure and the United Cotton Growers. Merapha of Gath and Mammon worshippers confront the Ebrews. Samson destroys the temple, sacrificing himself to ruin the temple and his own people, signaling a future plan for a new Temple to the God of Love and a Paradise Regained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samson
Merapha
Gath
Philistines
Farm Bureau
Danites
Marlin
United Cotton Growers
San Antonio
Farm Bureau Federation
Council of Mammon
Sampson
Prairie View Summer Teaching Appointment
Pauline Watson, supervisor of negro rural schools for Brazos County, will teach in the Department of Education at Prairie View during the summer term, starting about June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie View
Pauline Watson
Jeannes
Brazos County
Department of Education
Hopkins Sets 307 Relief Districts in Nation
Harry L. Hopkins announced a direct line of responsibility for 307 relief districts as he outlines a $4 billion Works Progress Administration program. Texas is divided into 14 districts with Brazos County in District 5 and Palestine as HQ, covering Navarro Henderson Limestone Freestone Anderson Robertson Leon Houston Brazos and Madison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harry L. Hopkins
Works Progress
Hopkins
Brazos County
Texas
Palestine
Navarro
Henderson
Limestone
Freestone
Anderson, Robertson, Leon
Houston
Brazos
Madison
Navasota Boy Promoted to Fort Pulaski Landscaping Supervisor
J. T. Swanson, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Swanson of Navasota, promoted from National Park Service duty at Luray Virginia to supervisor of landscaping at Fort Pulaski in Savannah Georgia. Bryan friends join statewide in congratulations on this splendid promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Swanson
Navasota
National Park Service
Luray
Virginia
Fort Pulaski
Savannah
Bryan
James T
Typewriter Second Sheets Available at Eagle Office
Office bulletin announces availability of second sheets for typewriters at the Eagle office. Readers are invited to inquire at the front desk for supplies and pricing and to pick up on a first come basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle
Ever normal granary plan eyed as AAA amendment
College Station May 23 The ever normal granary plan proposed as an amendment to the Agricultural Adjustment Act is urged by Extension agronomist E A Miller. He says storing surplus grains and feed crops under seal as collateral for loans could steady prices, prevent waste, and help farmers survive drought years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Texas
E. A. Miller
Extension Agronomist
West Texas
Miller
Cotton Contest Winners To Sail For Europe Soon
Five graduates named Frank Bednarek Schulenberg William A Moseley Jr Quanah and Louis M Thompson Throckmorton winners of the 1935 Texas A and M college cotton contest will sail from Houston June 1 for a study tour of cotton centers in Europe. They will land in Lisbon and, if possible, extend to Egypt. J B Mogford associate professor of agronomy will direct the tour with funds raised through the college style show and cotton firms donations. Similar groups visited Europe in 1938 1933 and Japan in 1934.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Frank Bednarek
Schulenberg
William A. Moseley, Jr
Quanah
Louis M. Thompson
Throckmorton
Texas A. & M
Europe
Houston
Lisbon
Egypt
J. 8. Mogford
Japan
State Veterinary Association Set for June 3 5 at A M College
The twelfth semi annual meet ing of the State Veterinary Medical Association will be held at Texas A and M College June 3 4 and 5. Examinations for state licenses will open the session with eleven graduates from A M this year. Dr T O Walton will welcome attendees. Notable speakers include Dr R P Marsteller Dr R C Dunn Dr A A Lenert Dr P W Burns Dr J K Northway andLt Col George H Koons. Officers listed include Dr Chas W Neal Dr L I Lucy and Cid Pearce Leonard. The Ladies Auxiliary will meet June 4 and 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
State Veterinary Medical Association
Texas A. & M. College
State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
T. O. Walton
R. P. Marsteller
R. C. Dunn
A. A. Lenert
P. W. Burns
J. K. Northway
Kingsville
Association
George H. Koons
San Antonio
Northway
Chas
W. Neal
L. I. Lucy
Wichita Falls
Cid
Pearce
Leonard
County officers report progress on roads and public health
James Sullivan reports a promising improved road project from new Highway 6 toward Allen Farm with potential all weather usability if a 100 yard Burleson county cut off is graded and graveled. S. M. Brown notes malaria tests negative though some misdiagnosed cases puzzled officials. Secretary Wilson discusses rat extermination delays and soil erosion survey plans, with notes on Confederate reunions and thanks to state legislators. Directors listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burleson County
S. M. Brown
Brown
Wilson
E. B. Reynolds
J. B. Merrill
Duck Creek
Reynolds
Brazos
George A. Adams
Entertainment Committee
Hood's
Green’s
Albert Stone
George Butler
R. V. Armstrong
M. Brown
E. R. Bryant
E. R. Canady
Charles H. Edge
J. M. Ferguson
Lamar Jones
I. Maniloff
Sankey Park
Parker Jr
Lee J. Rountree
Daniel Russell
James Sullivan
D. W. Williams
E. E. Yeager
City considers appraisal board for country club purchase
The City Commission and advisory committee discussed forming a three member appraisal board led by former Mayor N A Stewart to value the country club property. The initial appraisal set at 17500 was rejected and the city prepared to inventory dining equipment and repair the clubhouse roof and windows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Williams
George G. Chance
W. S. Howell
Carl Cole
City Commission
N. A. Stewart
W. J. Coulter
J. B. Bagley
College Station
Jones
R. W. Howell
Cole
Chance
Stewart
Coulter
Clubhouse Repairs Underway For Bryan College Area
Repairs funded by Brazos county relief headquarters and city purchases aim to keep the clubhouse open with possible city takeover of equipment. The venue has been popular since opening with many dances and large crowds, and summer is expected to maintain its appeal thanks to screened porches and a fine dance floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County Relief Headquarters
Bryan
College
Pastor of Bryan Delivers Addresses At Several Area Events
Dr. W. H. Andrew, pastor of First Baptist in Bryan, returned Thursday after speaking in Stephenville for John Tarleton College commencement and addressing Stephenville High School graduates. He then joined meetings in Brownwood before continuing to Bryan and will deliver Bremond High’s baccalaureate sermon May 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Glover
Kenneth Youens
Normangee
Bryan
J. Alton Murphy
Alton Lee Murphy
Mineral Wells
Austin
Murphy
R. B. Butler
Carl Holley
Cuero
J. M. Conway
Tom Conway
Waco
Steep Hollow Church
Conway
McLellan Bar Association
Steep Hollow
Law Department
University of Texas
Marguerite Buchanan
Rosse
Luther Mims
M. B. Willis
Ralph Griffin
Wilkerson Memorial Clinic
Leo Griffin
Dean
E. J. Kyle
R. M. Sherwood
College
Will B. Cook
Houston
I. M. Cook
Home Coming and Cemetery Association
Marion Warrenton
Helen
Fort Worth
Hal Spencer
Carroll Jean Spencer
San Anselmo
Calif
Spencer
Della Wooten
Charles Moehlman
W. H. Andrew
First Baptist Church
Stephenville
John Tarleton College
Stephenville High School
Andrew
Memphis
Brownwood
Bremond High School
Memorial Day service honors Confederate and World War veterans
The memorial program presided by officials and clergy honored 132 Confederate graves in Bryan read by Mrs. P. S. Park, with World War veterans marked by red poppy wreaths read by Henry T. Schovassa. Rt. Rev. J. B. Gleissner gave the closing prayer as three volleys were fired by the American Legion Post and taps echoed at sunset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Elrod
First Methodist Church
W. C. Davis
United Daughters of the Confederacy of
Bryan
P. S. Park
American Legion Auxiliary
Henry T. Schovassa
J. B. Gleissner
Three Bryan High Stars Weigh In On Baylor Move
Waco News Tribune columnist Jinx Tucker suggests Baylor University may land three Bryan high school gridiron standouts Henry Merka Mendel from last season. Henry is an All-State end praised for reliability. Merka is a strong defender who could become a standout lineman. Mendel, a fast, cool quarterback, is noted for speed and poise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baylor University
Jinx Tucke
Waco News Tribune
Henry
Bryan High
Merka
Mendl
Waco
Mend
Bryan Firemen Prepare for State Contests
Bryan city firemen named to enter the state convention contests at El Paso next month practice nightly to perfect hose runs and water delivery. They have achieved about 21 seconds so far with times around 19 seconds for winning rounds. The team includes Sam No Ned Kirwin Frank Cash Joh Kitchen Bill Blazek and O Ryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan City
el Paso
Sam No
Ned Kirwin
Frank Cash
Joh Kitchen
Bill Blazek
O. Ryan
Davis Hears Suit for Restoration of Land
Judge W C Davis heard the Texas and New Orleans Railroad Company versus Abe Chanowsky over a narrow strip along the Southern Pacific right of way in north Bryan. The railroad, represented by Frank Wood of Houston, seeks recovery of land the defendant allegedly fenced off illegally. defense counsel are Barr and Ware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Davis
Griffin Receives Baylor Diploma in Spring Commencement
Bennie Griffin son of Mr and Mrs W M Griffin traveled to Waco to take part in Baylors commencement activities. He completed his academic work at Baylor as a ministerial student and received his diploma with the spring term graduates Monday morning. He plans further study at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville Ky next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffin
Baylor U
Bennie Griffin
W. M. Griffin
Waco
Bay University
Baylor
Bryan
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Louisville
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Attentia
Gordon
Lake
St. Joseph
Peoples Column
Navasota Boy
AAA
State Veterinary Association
Valiant
First National Bank
Jefferson Davis
Bryan Hi Stars
Baylor Univ
Davis
Ady
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