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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1925
Page
1
The writer praises road officials for rapid repairs after heavy rains and notes improved drainage from a raised center. They oppose spring road grading, arguing it creates a soft crust that bogs vehicles, and advocate grading in dry periods to allow proper packing for summer and winter travel.
The Monthly Workers' Council of the Brazos County Baptist Association will meet with First Baptist Church in Bryan on Monday November 23 for an all day session starting at 9 30 a m The WM A associational meeting moved to Monday the 23rd will join the Workers Council Lunch will be served at noon at the tabernacle with Circle Two of the First Baptist Woman's Auxiliary as hostesses The official program will be published later.
The Chamber of Commerce forms a budget committee including J Webb Howell, Eugene Edge, W J Coulter, E H Astin, J H Webb, C L Benson, A B Conner, and John M Lawrence as chairman. Howell schedules a Thursday noon meeting at the Chamber rooms.
All Texas counties will send representatives to the Texas State Teachers Association convention in Dallas on November 26 to 28. Brooks Caldwell Cherokee Kleberg Rockwall and Trinity counties report full or near full enrollment. 9 500 railroad certificates issued. lowest round trip fares in association history. Lee Clark president. meetings feature study groups and famous educators as speakers. Bryan City Schools superintendent Madison Hall issues Bryan teachers certificates.
Cotton futures closed today with a five point rise to five point decline as receipts quoted at 19 to 19 ¾ cents.
The Clyde liner Lenape burned off the Atlantic coast as 368 passengers and crew were rescued at daybreak. One body identified as Robert Leverton was recovered in Lewes, and the ship was scuttled near the Delaware breakwater with cargo loss estimated at 3 million dollars.
A and M College of Texas led 12 state teams at the American Royal Livestock Show in Kansas City on November 14 with a team score of 4386. Cadet Colonel W. M. Pinson of Forney placed second individually while J. C. Idol and J. G. Gillespie, both Coleman, finished third and twelfth. The Texas team will stay in Kansas City for practice before the International Live Stock Exposition in Chicago on November 28.
H C Beard of Bryan was taken to Houston in custody of two Federal Postoffice inspectors amid reports of money missing from the College Station mails. The losses involve remittances for A and M Texas football tickets and concern the Y M C A and athletic department. No amount has been officially tallied yet.
Mr and Mrs Truman Carroll arrived Monday from Clyde Texas where they were married Sunday afternoon at the home of the bride’s parents Mr and Mrs Travis Cody. Mrs Carroll formerly Miss Cora Louise Cody a granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Call Belton, long time Brazos county residents. The couple are at home at Rock Prairie where the groom had prepared a home.
Texas A&M defeated Rice in a Saturday game highlighted by Hunts power and drive. Coach Doc Stewart of Texas predicted a thrilling Thanksgiving Day clash with Texas longhorns.
Bryan residents learned by telephone of John McCorquodale’s death at his Houston home at about 12:30 p.m. He was 84, a longtime Texas resident with ties to Bryan and Brazos County. He leaves a widow and daughter Mrs. Laura of Navasota. Interment will be in Bryan city cemetery after funeral from the H and T train tomorrow at noon. more notice to follow.
Mrs Newton Clifton arrives from Waco to stay with her mother Mrs Green Buchanan who lies ill at the Bryan hospital.
Government orders under the Prohibition Act require ASIC permits to cease manufacturing alcohol as the new year starts. Officials cite regulatory changes and enforcement plans to ensure compliance across facilities.
Washington November 18 Assistant Secretary Andrews of the Treasury announced the cancellation of all basic permits under the Prohibition Act effective December 31. Prohibition Director James Jones ordered a searching investigation of all holders of distillation permits to review each record before issuing permits for the next year.
With no local Red Cross office in Bryan this year the annual roll call was not held. Many residents donated $1 to remain paid up members in 1925 and can leave their names with Fred L. Cavitt, Red Cross treasurer, at City National Bank. Re-enlistment runs from Armistice Day November 11 to Thanksgiving Day November 26.
Wisconsin Supreme Court upholds order increasing Colonel William Mitchells child support to 6800 dollars a year from 4800, amid his court martial for criticizing the nations air service. The ruling affirms the former wifes gain for three children.
Plymouth Vermont November 18 Colonel John Coolidge father of the president is seriously ill his physician Dr A M Cram Bridgewater said the heart block condition worsened yesterday and today and he was ordered to rest and avoid unnecessary activity
College Station with Vocational Teaching head Professor W. L. Hughes to Madisonville Saturday to address interested residents on Consolidation of Schools. The talk aims to discuss how school systems may be unified for efficiency and better service.
J. K. Smith aged 72 shot himself with a .45 caliber revolver in a self inflicted death case. Police report no other persons were involved and the incident occurred in the residence.
Miss Mary Sullivan perishes from injuries after a fire traps residents in a house. Rescue teams save others as authorities investigate the blaze and its cause.
J K Smith aged 72 of Roan's Prairie Grimes County shot himself at 10 30 this morning with a 45 calibre revolver. Despondency given as the motive. His wife 69 lived with him on a farm. Relatives plan funeral Sunday after short visit. In New York a retired doctor Edward Bronson 80 died in a home fire caused by a furnace blast. His secretary Miss Sybil Skipton severely burned. a servant Miss Mary Sullivar died of burns.
The William Scott Chapter D A R will hold a meeting on Saturday at 3 PM with host Mrs J L Lush at the Edge Apartment. All members are urged to attend.
The Eagle Printing Company office gauge measured .38 inches of rain by 3 o'clock this afternoon and the rain was falling heavily with no sign of easing. Rain began around 9 this morning after an expectation of a clear day.
The Bryan Lions Club held a noon meeting with singing led by Lions Miller and Brown. A joint Lions Rotarians gathering at the Green Parrot was discussed, with date to be arranged. Dr. Jno W Black performed a vocal solo. The program featured talks on taxes from J M Ferguson, guest remarks by S G Bailey, and notices about upcoming events including a community club dedication and a Harvey School play.
An all day Steep Hollow Cemetery Association meeting at Steep Hollow church resulted in reelecting officers for the year. President C M Risinger and Secretary-Treasurer Laura Mims head a slate including directors and a 300-member dues list, with a noon dinner and praise for Bryan business support.
In Waxahachie the Central Texas Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South opened. On motion by Thomas S Barcus a vote on unifying the Southern Church with the Methodist Episcopal Church will be taken today.
The Kurten Girls Club elected new officers for the coming year at a Monday meeting in the auditorium on November 16 1925 at 2 30 pm Lorene Keith was named president Virginia Ku vice president Gussie Odom rotary and Carrie Yeager reporter. Members attended include Lorene Keith Virginia Kurten Gust ie Odom Elsie Rae Gilpin C Yeager Rosa Mae Bukowski Sy Odom Florine Lang Opal Terry Ida Hahn Gretchen Ka Gussie Endler Jewell Hearne Lena Wager and Mamie Hearne.
New car registrations in Brazos County are listed from official records of County Tax Collector J Marion Ferguson. Names include Bullard Bryan Bu ski Sims College Station Evans Hearne Hasell Boyett Hampton Grout and others with routes and towns in Bryan College Station Kurten and Edge noted.
Brazos County records list marriage licenses issued since prior publication. Names include A McSwain J C and L V Sanders Jesse H and Edna Thomas Hollie W ham and Lois Ponder Henry Ker and Olivia Thomas Robe and Eddie Lee Lindsey Toneelia and Lucy Ruffino Winter and Lottie William Carroll and Cora Louise George Wortham and Mary Goree McGregor and Ann A Palm Louis Matejka and Ventreek Louis Dominik Katherine Smith Tony Gena Rosalie Malazzo.
Millican November 19 report on Millican Club Girls meeting held Tuesday November 17 with president Reba Hughes and secretary Robbie Le gin. Margaret Davis plans to drop out while Misa Abbie Sevier from home demonstration agent spoke. Members worked on hemmed patches stocking darning and related tasks.
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