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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1935

Page

3

Hillsboro Eagles defeat Bryan Broncos 12 to 0 at Frazier Field

Hillsboro Eagles shut out Bryan Stephens F. Austin high school Broncos 12 0 at Frazier field Hillsboro scored in both the first and last quarters. Key plays included a 58 yard run by A McEver after a Hillsboro fumble recovery and a late 25 yard pass Herring to Smith. Captain H G Stallings starred for Bryan despite the loss.

Bryan Stephen F. Austin High School Broncos Hillsboro Eagles Frazier Field Hillsboro Wallis Price Smith Big Eagle Bob Harding A. McEver Herring Broncs Eagles F. J. Vitopil H. G. Stallings Stallings Vitopil Eldridge McCall HG. Stallings Bronco Alvin Syptak Bill Moore Aubrey Tobias Ernest Bond Robert Trant R. MccEver Bennett Keeton Kirk Fawcett Clark Pepomenna L.E Keeton Tobias L.T Nae la Gidhene Dobbs Harding Shelton Buns Sewnat R.G Smotherman Wis Wee A Kirk McCall R.E Marchbanks Stallings Scanlin L.H Maxwell Vychant Smith Bryant Novak R. Lindsey Manning J. Lindsey Restivo Nelson

Penalties Talked In Hot Seaions Game Officials Named

Officials listed for the Hot Seaions game include Fuzz Douglas from Baylor as referee Morley Jennings from Mississippi as umpire Jim Weatherby from Baylor as head linesman and Botchy Koch from Baylor as field judge.

Centennial publicity plans noted for Texas schools

Underpass and C. M. Bethany discuss giving a place to Texas schools in Centennial publicity with possible Education and Centennial committee meetings. East Texas Chamber of Commerce projects seek cups and cash prizes with a January 1 1936 deadline. George A. Adams reports on district conventions and local WPA projects as 69 iron culverts and 38 workers are noted for street improvements and College avenue plans.

C. M. Bethany Brazos County Texas Bethany East Texas Chamber of Commerce D. L. Wilson George A. Adams Myrtle Murray Bryan and College Business and Professional Women’s Cluirs Chamber of Commerce Lee J. Rountree George G. Chance Brazos College Avenue Highway Commission George A. Adams S. M. Brown J. H. Conway Charles H. Edge I. Maniloff W. R. McCullough Sankey Park G. S. Parker, Jr E. B. Reynolds Daniel Russell R. G. Williams

License bill split Texas House amid clash over driver rules

The substitute driver's license bill authored by Rep Alf Roark passed 136 to 4 after debate. It would suspend driving rights for negligent homicide and other offenses and require licenses with suspensions by judges. Opponents called it a nuisance law while supporters cited safety gains.

Alf Roark Saratoga Ed Thornton Galveston Senate Department of Public Safety W. E. Pope Corpus Christi Texas Otis Dunagan Big Sandy Roark House

Explorer T1 Reaches 74000 Feet in Stratosphere Flight

Capt. Albert Stevens reported Explorer T1 reached 74000 feet, an unofficial world record surpassing the prior 72000 plus feet held by Russians. Explorer II, the largest balloon, launched for stratosphere science as Capt. Orvil Anderson dumped ballast to avoid trees at the launch bowl.

Rapid City S. D Albert Stevens Orvil Anderson

Federation Plans Special Thanksgiving Program Sunday

The Bryan Federation of Young People's Societies will present a special Thanksgiving program at First Methodist church on Sunday afternoon November 24. Grover White Jr. of First Methodist leads the new cabinet which also changed meeting times from 3 30 to 3 00 pm. The group discussed an annual basketball league possibly for boys only, with girls dropped this year, start after the Christmas holidays.

Bryan Federation of Young People’s Societies First Methodist Church College Avenue Baptist Church Grover White Jr Ananual Basketball

Police Seek Identify Man Wanted Here

Sheriff Roy W. Nunn and officers traveled to Fredericks Oklahoma Saturday night to identify a man believed to be Robert Green who shot Officer Lee Norwood and Hudson Myers last December. A suspect answering Green’s description was reported under arrest, with Green having previously worked for J. Tom Smith, and fingerprint work done by Officer Howard Lee. The sheriff planned to return to Bryan late Monday with or without the man.

Roy W. Nunn Howard Lee J. Tom Smith Fredericks Okla Robert Green Lee Norwood Hudson Myers Green Mr. Smith Lee Nunn Bryan

Former Bryan Resident In Serious Car Crash Injuries

G M John once of Bryan, now of Victoria, is in a Victoria hospital with multiple injuries after a car collision that killed his wife, Mrs John. X rays show a broken right arm crushed shoulder broken collar bone six fractured ribs crushed left foot and ankle and deep cuts. Letters from Victoria say he remains in serious condition and would welcome messages from Bryan friends.

Bryan Victoria G. M. John John Mr. John Care Victoria Hospital Texas

Vacant House Burns on College Road

An unoccupied house on College Road believed to belong to W. E. Poster was destroyed by fire around 11 o clock Friday night. Cause of the fire has not been determined.

College Road W. E. Poster

Bryan visitors and locals count Armistice Day plans

Local residents travel to Bryan and beyond from Madisonville Millican Crystal City and New Orleans while others return from Baylor Dallas and Austin. Names include Mr and Mrs Henry Young Kenneth, Miss Dorothy Edge, Miss Martine Williamson, Miss Marjorie Miller, Ennis Canady, C S Beckwith, J W Harris, Roland Crenshaw, J K Presnal, F L Henderson, Charles H Edge, Gussie Branch, Margaret Gray, Esteen Harrison and Jas N Harrison, Ben Davis family, and several educators and officials. A patient at St Joseph’s hospital recovers from surgery.

Henry Young and Kenneth Bryan Guy P. Bittle W. J. Landry Louisiana Bittle Lafayette Landry Jeanerette Dorothy Edge Martine Williamson Marjorie Earle Miller Ennis Canady Baylor University Waco C. S. Beckwith Knox. Williams Millican Ruth Thompson Madisonville J. W. Harris Roland Crenshaw J. K. Presnal Tabor F. L. Henderson Austin Charles H. Edge Dallas Gussie Branch Margaret Gray Texas University Harold Harkey Crystal City Neal McAlpine Ballinger Bertie Suber Suber College Road Lloyd Freeman St. Joseph‘s Hospital E. R. Bryant Abilene R. B. Ratcliffe Wilkerson Clinic San Antonio V. L. James J. Webb Howell George A. Adams George Jr Lena Marie Old Ladies’ Confederate George B. Butler Brazos County Mary Barton Harris Clara Barton Calvert William Walter Pyle New Orleans Cara Sneed Marvin H. Sneed Laura Gooch Navasota Steep Hollow A. J. Buchanan S. S. James la Grange James George Edge Bernice Kraft Betty Brewer Stephen F. Austin High School Philena Darrow Frances McGee Hillsboro

Family notes from Fort Worth weekend visit

Mrs. Joe Bryan Mims left Friday for Fort Worth to spend the weekend with Dr. Mims. J. P. Jones, previously at Wilkerson Memorial clinic after an operation, was moved last night back to his LaSalle hotel home.

R. B. Ratcliffey Joe Bryan Mims Fort Worth Mims J. P. Jones Wilkerson Memorial Clinic LaSalle Hotel

Beason Named Editor of Texas Centennial Alcalde

Margaret Beason, daughter of C L Beason, high school editor and honor student, was elected editor of the Texas Centennial Alcalde at Sam Houston State Teachers College Huntsville. The Houstonian reports she ranked high in scholarship and previously edited the Bryan High School annual. She also served as secretary to the Dean of Women before taking the Alcalde post.

Margaret Beason C. L. Beason Bronco Stephen F. Austin Sam Houston State Teachers College Huntsville Houstonian Margaret Benson Charles Hurley Wells Bryan High School Alcalde

Cox Held to Grand Jury in Assault with Attempted Murder

Louis Cox, held to the grand jury by Justice A. J. Buchanan on the charge of assault with attempt to murder, after a late battle with Jack Ward in which Ward fired a pistol and Cox slashed Ward's throat. Bond set at $300.

Louis Cox A. J. Buchanan Cox Jack Ward

City Approves Pump Purchase and Ursuline Sewer Plan

Bryan city commissioners approved purchasing a pump for up to 700 to serve the Ursuline sewer area with WPA backing for construction. The plan includes malaria control and sanitation work, with district engineer A J Denman to confer on Wednesday. The board also tied taxicab rules to December and discussed marble machines and cemetery land sales.

Bryan WPA R. G. Williams A. J. Denman Williams College Avenue Highway No. 6 E. P. Moseley Nall D. Mike J. L. Fountain Oak Grove Improvement Company

Stephan Attends Bottlers Convention in Dallas

George Stephan of the Stephan Ice and Bottling company will join Coca Cola bottlers from across the country in Dallas for the National Bottling Association convention next week. About 6000 attendees are expected. From Baltimore he will visit New York in December with his wife and daughter, then return to Bryan to plan a new home on West 26th Street site of a recent fire.

George Stephan Stephan Ice and Bottling Company Dallas Baltimore National Bottling Association Stephan New York Gloria J. George Howner Stephans Bryan West 26Th Street

Illness Fatal To Young Child Buried Saturday

Frances Ann MecIvor aged 2 years 10 months 11 days died at a local hospital Friday November 7 after a brief illness. Survived by mother Pauline MeIvor of College Station sister Wanda and grandparents Mr and Mrs Ed Putz of College community. Funeral services held at McCulloch Dansby chapel Saturday 10 15 am and St Josephs Church 10 20 am with Rt Rev J B Gleissner officiating Interment in Mount Calvary Bryan.

Frances Ann MecIvor Pauline MeIvor College Station Wanda Ed Putz College Community McCulloch-Dansby St. Joseph’s Catholic Church J. B. Gleissner Mount Calvary Cemetery Bryan

Funeral Service for Mrs G M Melton Mother of Mrs Howell

Funeral services were held at Port Arthur for Mrs G M Melton mother of Mrs E J Howell of College Station with interment in Tyler. Mrs Melton had been ill six weeks and suffered a stroke on Wednesday. Mrs Howell left for Port Arthur that afternoon to be with her mother. Death occurred Friday. Mr Howell went to Port Arthur this morning. Mrs Melton is survived by her husband and two daughters, Mrs Howell and Miss Elizabeth Melton.

Port Arthur G. M. Melton E. J. Howell College Station Tyler

Stewards Of 1st Methodist Plan For Church Year

Twelve stewards answered roll call at the regular monthly board meeting held at 7 30 p m at the church. Mrs Lee J Rountree presided in the absence of E J Jenkins and the budget for the new year was discussed with plans to launch the program. Officers named for 1935 1936 include E J Jenkins chairwoman Mrs Lee J Rountree vice chair C E Jenkins secretary Wilson Bradley treasurer. Standing committees were set for Finance Music Building Grounds and Insurance Attendance Social Service Assistant Lay Leader Public Worship with named chairs and members.

Lee J. Rountree E. J. Jenkins C. M. Bethany T. A. Adams Vergne Adams A. M. Waldrop W. S. Smith Jno W. K. Gibbs Sam Crenshaw William Allen S. Caldwell C. C. Edge James W. James E. R. Bryant W. Black, Jr Oak McKenzie, Jr Grover C. White Grover C. White, Jr Norris Johnson W. A. Middleton, Jr W. L. Porter, Jr Martel Dansby J. W. Hall, Jr

Faster Telephone Service For Bryan College Systems

District Manager M. Atkins announced improved telephone service for Bryan and College subscribers starting Friday morning November 15. The inter trunking between Bryan and College requires callers to give the exchange prefix such as College 245 or Bryan 245 before the number to route calls correctly. If the exchange is not specified, the operator cannot connect the call accurately.

M. €. Atkins Bryan College Cellege College 245 Mr. Atkins

Telephone service changes at College and Bryan

The article notes a new practice for callers at College to ask operators for prefixes before dialing after midnight on Thursday November 14. It urges patrons to provide the prefix to the operator to speed call processing and improve service.

College Bryan Atkins

Red Cross Drive Opens With Breakfast in Brazos County

Brazos county Red Cross roll call opens Friday morning November 15 at the La Salle hotel with a 9 o'clock breakfast led by E. R. Bryant. About 150 guests from 16 rural districts will attend along with sub chairmen and specials chairmen as plans to reach 900 members are set. The event launches a broader program including First Aid Life Saving Home and Farm Accident Prevention and disaster relief for ex service men and families.

Red Cross Brazos County la Salle Hotel E. R. ‘Bryant Roll Call Bryant Oey American Red Cross WA States Army Navy Brazos The

War on Malaria to Be Launched Here Next Week

A. J. Denman state district engineer on the malaria team will visit Bryan to confer with city and county about upcoming projects. He will tour Union Hill Midway Dellwood and Bryan Country Club where malarial mosquitoes were found, guiding planned work in these areas.

A. J. Denman Bryan Precinct No. 4 Denman Union Hill Midway Dellwood Bryan Country Club

Desk blotters by Eagle Printing Co. in three colors

A 19 by 24 inch desk blotter offering quality options in red yellow or white from the Eagle Printing Co. Limited details provided on design or pricing.

The Eagle Printing Co

Bayer Aspirin: trusted relief from headaches and pains

A health note urges consulting your family doctor about safe regular use of Bayer Aspirin. It cites Bayer as a fast relief method for headaches rheumatism neuritis and neuralgia and claims millions of users find it safe for regular use. It advises asking for Genuine Bayer Aspirin at any drug store.

Bayer

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People’s Column Shelton McCall A. Me Cotton Buyers Association Farm Bureau Cotton Association Cooperative Associations Cotton Cooperative United Cotton Growers Association United Cotton Growers American Cooperative Cotton Association America Brazos Valley Brazos Valley Cotton Cooperative Association Federal Farm Loan Association City, College and County Federal Farm Loan Associations New Society of City, Collere and County Russ Federation City Howell Bryan- College Systems
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