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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1927
Page
2
The Bryan Weekly Eagle lists Associated Press rights and reproductions policy. It also provides advertising representation and subscription rates for Brazos County, including monthly and yearly pricing options.
Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce members voiced unanimous support for a countrywide bond issue for Brazos County. They argued good roads are as essential as schools and churches and urged all citizens to back the bond. Keith Clevenger urged effective advertising to spur development and growth.
City Manager W. A. Wilkerson and City Commissioner R. W. Marshall visited Bryan to learn about securing natural gas as Hearne expands paving and rails, while Bryan hosts a banquet for the high school team before a Waco game. The piece notes wider streets, shifting rail traffic, and rising auto usage affecting passenger service.
Wallace Dempsey, chair of the rivers and harbors committee, told Harlin gen that South America will become a principal taker of American exports. He said new markets satisfy manufacturers and producers, but warned the U S must ease protection to allow free trade.
Last year Bryan said to avoid athletics yet a special train charter for Friday’s Waco game signals a renewed push. Superintendent H. L. Durham, coach Claude Poe, and the Citizens' Athletic Committee shaped the revived interest in school sports.
The article notes broad sympathy for New England flood victims and recalls repeated devastations nationwide as storms and floods strike Florida California Southwest Texas Tennessee Arkansas and St Louis in the past year.
It marks ten years since the first American soldiers died in France and notes gratitude for improvements since then. The reflection contrasts past hardships with present conditions, urging appreciation for progress and safety.
Cadets learn soap making at A and M as part of a program to ensure future graduates leave the institution with clean hands.
Two hunters were penalized by the Millican justice court as authorities vow strict enforcement of game laws equal to the vigor used against prohibition.
A quote urges officials to act rightly regardless of consequences. It emphasizes personal integrity and bold decision making. The speaker defends moral responsibility over political risk.
Saturday's game here demonstrated the Ponies' resurgence as a strong home team with competitive play and notable momentum.
The Mustang team reportedly spent Friday night in Navasota to establish an alibi. Local authorities have noted the timing while pursuing leads.
A ten month old baby named in the report died after a truck driven by the father struck the child near the family home in Millican while the baby crawled from the porch. The hub of a wheel is believed to have caused the fatal injury before the vehicle moved again.
Pathe News cameraman Guy H. Allbright filmed scenes at the College of Industrial Arts in Denton as 35 girls train for the Texas A and M hockey game on November 23. Lanterns on the hill, a May Day like display, and night filming plans are described along with student life details and a note on a ranch girl who dislikes dresses.
Seneca praised concise thoughts while Senaca, born in Spain, died in Rome by order of Nero around 65 A D. The Supreme Court, via Justice Holmes, ruled that a motorist on railroad tracks accepts fatal risk if he ignores signals, a rule the Mineral Wells Index says will govern courts for all time.
All Texas are asked to face West for two minutes on November 11 Armistice Day in memory of fallen soldiers. The governor calls this a worthy reverence for war heroes. At Cameron a jury for the Monroe Fisher case heard an undertaker affirm support for the death penalty, noting his line of business.
O. B. Colquitt claimed state cost for each A and M boy was about 1500 yearly. An audit shows the cost is 304.65, a figure that underscores political misstatements and fiscal critique.
Police report a spike in bank robberies across Texas and Oklahoma. Authorities blame getaway cars and rising use of automobiles by bandits, hindering rapid apprehension and pursuit efforts.
Nearly 1000 Fort Worth residents traveled to Waco for the TCU vs Baylor game. About 8000 witnessed Texas Tech and A&M in Lubbock, and over 13000 watched the A&M v TCU clash in Fort Worth last week. The article praises football as a civic asset and urges continued A&M TCU attendance, noting the cadet corps visit and urging support from Ex-Students' Association and local business.
Citizens traveled to Centerville as witnesses in the Farmers State Guarantee Bank failure case. All trials were transferred to Leon county and dismissed for lack of sufficient evidence. Defendants included R. L. Renick and John T. Evans. others indictments originated in Grimes county. Witnesses listed include Ward B. Templeman H N Sandall J W Brosig H B Anderson Mack Meegee Senator H L Lewis and Mrs Frank Peoples.
In a continuation from page one, the ruling states drivers at railroad crossings must stop and inspect if unsure a train is near. The logic holds that a driver bears the risk of danger and should take precaution by exiting to observe before crossing.
The Russian Cossack Chorus directed by Sergei Socoloff performs at Assembly Hall A and M College at 7 30 p m on November 14. The famed group has toured Italy France Spain Mexico and Central America since the war and earned royal honors in Spain and Milan. The 14 singer ensemble was formed in Moscow before the war and later in Siberia. The Y M C A brings the act to the college with support from the Southwestern Musical Bureau in Dallas.
The College Station Parent-Teacher Association honored Dr T O Walton with a life membership in the Texas Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teacher Associations. The meeting reported full committee activity, 100 percent parent membership, and profits from the Oct 21 event plus thanks to James Sullivan for his school support.
Four Bryan residences were entered Friday night before 8 30. Items stolen include three suits and an overcoat from J H Conway, a suit overcoat flashlight and wife’s purse from Bill Wimberly, a saber overcoat loggins and 35 in cash from Gordon McLeod, and a pin from Mrs John EttleCastles and Mrs Castles. No clues to the burglars have been found.
Mrs P M Raysor delegate from Bryan Woman's Club travels to El Paso for the Texas Federation of Woman's Clubs state meeting with her daughter Mrs C L Wignall from Port Arthur. Mrs M W Sims joins El Paso trip after Corsicana visit and will speak at the Pioneer Dinner. Mrs Lee J Rountree also travels from Bryan to attend the state meeting and serve as a speaker.
A playful clipping notes Del and Cal marry after a chain of name puns and signals. He buys a bride a New Jersey and, guided by a map of safety, they move through Ark and Texas to Mineral Wells where they live happily. A whimsical suggestion invites a southern plan to visit kin and enjoy youthful breezes.
Summer heat returns with high temperatures across regions as cooler nights offer brief relief. Residents are advised to stay hydrated and limit outdoor exposure during peak afternoon hours.
A Houston hospital report to Mrs S D Pearce says S D Pearce, injured last week in a tragic accident, is improving. Paralyzing injury is yielding to treatment and partial use of the hands is returning as general condition improves. Bryan friends anticipate further gains.
Edge community members gathered Friday night for a Bryan Rotary Club led program. Oak McKenzie led songs stunts talks and contests while hundreds applauded. Attendees included Dr E P Humbert E J Fermier Roy Holloman Hy Schovassa P J Palosota C L Benson and other Bryan visitors Miss Lucy Givens home demonstration agent. Hot chocolate and cake were served after.
Dr R C Dunn veterinarian of A and M College and County Agent C L Benson visited F W Locke farm to perform B D tests on four poultry flocks. Brazos County raisers show interest in freeing flocks from bacillary white diarrhea threatening baby chick industry.
Texas public support for game protection has grown, with fewer law violations and higher license sales. Governor Moody's 1927 report by Game Commissioner Will Tucker notes stronger enforcement, rising quail and deer, and a cash balance of $499,032.86, alongside recommendations for tax changes, license reforms, and stricter seasons.
Bryan Colored High School remains undefeated after a thrilling win over Temple. Star players Barrows Williams Thomas and Martin led the attack with Barrows producing a decisive long run. Bryan will host Mexia Friday with hopes of another win and honors for Ker Scott and Edward Douglas.
The Whites County Clerk A S McSwain reports an uptick in marriage licenses issued over the past two weeks. The list includes couples such as Willie Maddox with Rosa Lee Wine, Domenick Salsicia with Rosalie Falco, Hubbard Gossett with Bessie Boden, and many others.
Denton reports the College of Industrial Arts counts reveal forty nine Macs from McAdams to McWilliams, twenty eight Smiths, eighteen Williams, fifteen Moores and fourteen Johnsons. The Millers and Davises total eleven and twelve, with ten Browns and seven Misses Jones also noted.
Mrs J M Bullock Sr recently operated on at a Dallas hospital is home with daughter Mrs Herbert Crenshaw in Fort Worth. She hopes to return to her Bryan residence soon.
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