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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1924
Page
1
President Calvin Coolidge urged a timber-saving program at the National Conference on forest products. He noted 745 billion cubic feet remain, with a 25 billion cubic feet annual drain and only 6 billion cubic feet annual growth, calling for wood from the soil like any other crop.
A Geneva opium conference sees Americans vocal about combating narcotic evil. Delegates press for stronger international action while public sentiment calls for decisive measures against drug traffic.
The American delegation at the International Opium Conference in Geneva proposed a global agreement to prevent surplus raw opium production and curb the cocoa leaf used to extract cocaine.
Rain drought worries stock water as Kurten reports a 17 to 10 basketball loss to Tabor after a strong first half 8 to 1. The school team beat Harvey 20 to 18 in another game with players Rudolph Kurten Bryan Hearne Charlie Gerke and more. A wedding to Mr. Gussop and Miss Pauline Huff occurred at the bride's home. The Evangelical church youth society invites all for next Sunday.
In El Paso on November 19 the 44th annual A F L convention heard addresses from fraternal delegates from Great Britain Germany Mexico and Canada. Delegates plan a Fort Bliss visit that afternoon with entertainment by Major General Howze, division commander.
Kurten on November 15th Mrs Phillip Endler received a full day birthday surprise planned by her children while confined to bed. Husband Philip Endler brought a cake with fifty one candles symbolizing her years. Family members joined with gifts and a noon meal featuring goose and pies.
Miss Kathleen Sims will spend the week end in Houston as a guest of Miss Mary Baine.
Millican Millican School's Boys and Girls Agricultural Club held a Monday rally under adult leader Mrs. W. E. Simpson. Members served lunch, elected officers led by President Lillian Mills, and heard talks from home demonstration agent Laura Belle Roten and others. Visitors from Bryan and College Station attended. teachers participated, praising Millican’s rising club strength in Brazos County.
Mrs. Archie Stallings of Houston is spending several days in Bryan visiting relatives and taking in local sights.
Cotton futures closed today twenty points lower. Local spot prices stand at 23 cents a pound with middling basis noted.
In Columbus Ohio on November 19 Rev. C. V. Speatsley pastor of Christ Lutheran Church in Bexley says he now believes his wife killed herself. He had previously refused to accept a verdict of self destruction.
At her parents home on East 24th street Robaline Smith entertained 22 young friends for a 3 to 5 p m birthday party marking her sixth natal day. Games on the lawn followed by cake and ice cream with candy baskets as souvenirs. Adults present included Mrs R E Smith and others.
A fire at Hatbox Flying Field Muskogee Okla destroyed the main hangar four planes and a large stock of U S Army airplane repairs. The origin of the blaze was undetermined.
A hunting party on a dark highway near San Antonio killed three Pearsall boys when their vehicle was struck by another car without lights. Authorities investigated the crash and identified the victims and involved party.
Three Pearsall Texas youths—Dewayne Salmon Frank Gossett and Benny Smith—died when their car struck a tractor on a highway near San Antonio. The trio had been on a hunting trip and were driving without headlights at the time of the wreck.
Frank A. Peters of Humble died at Saint Josephs Infirmary Houston at 5 45 p m after months of ill health. He was a prominent Humble citizen, president of the Chamber of Commerce and school board, owner of the light and ice plant, and a Methodist. Survived by widow and three children. Funeral held at Hamble Church with interment in Hamble cemetery. Relatives from Bryan attended.
The Bryan and Brazos County Good Cheer Association will hold its annual meeting Monday November 24 at 4 30 pm in the Chamber of Commerce. Officers will be elected reports of activities and finances reviewed and plans for the coming year discussed with broad public attendance urged and church ministers asked to publicize the event.
Thomas H Ince, a nationally known motion picture producer, died at his Hollywood home from angina pectoris. He fell ill during a trip to San Diego, was removed from a train at Del Mar, and brought to Culver City before passing away this morning.
The East Side Bryan school received a new American flag donated by Mrs Frances Parker Tilson of Houston a Bryan native. The presentation at the high school chapel was structured by D A R members and highlighted patriotism for the children. Mrs John H Allen spoke for the local D A R chapter and Miss Kate Parker recited lines as Superintendent Madison Hall accepted the flag.
Brazos county ranks second among Texas counties in turkey shipments as eleven carloads were inspected and approved for export. County Agent C. L. Benson reports continued strong turkey production may outpace last year, with farmers relying on poultry income amid drought.
The Sunday school Friendship and Homemakers class honored teacher Mrs Albert J Buchanan on her birthday with a November 13 social at Miss Bella Locke's home. Friends presented a love gift and a handpainted friendship book as dears spoke verse and shared cake, hot chocolate, and games.
Bryan launches Trades Day to attract shoppers from Brazos county and nearby areas. Over thirty merchants list 90 discounted items for a bargain-filled Wednesday, with efforts to prevent product duplication and a concert by Allen Academy cadets on Main Street. The first event is set for November 26, timed to boost Thanksgiving grocery needs.
The Bryan City Commission awarded a five room modern cottage contract for the cemetery sexton. Seven local bidders submitted, W H Robertson of Bryan was the lowest at 2820 dollars. Construction to start this afternoon and finish before the New Year for Sexton S E Freeman and his family. Location is west side of the cemetery near the gateway. Brickwork will harmonize with the brick gateway.
Professor A L Haley presented hour and a half performances at the Palace Theatre sponsored by the West Side and East Side school Parent-Teacher Associations. Crowds enjoyed sleight of hand magic and drawing. total receipts reached 85 dollars. Bryan Boy Scouts led by C R Gardner managed tickets efficiently and drew high praise from Mrs Searcy.
Three new chapters of the United Daughters of the Confederacy were organized in Texas during the past year. The effort expands the group’s regional presence and activities.
The 31st annual United Daughters of the Confederacy convention in Savannah heard Mrs. Frank Harrold summarize the report emphasizing education and noted Hollins Randolph, Stone Monument Association president, delivered an address. The recording secretary reported 838 new chapters organized and chartered in 1924, including three in Texas.
New Orleans reports pre bureau liquidation weighing on cotton prices after a brief rise on better cables. Weather disruptions in Southern states and pending government ginning and yield data through November 14 shape the near term. exports remain strong with totals so far this week well above last year.
Mary Rose Richie aged 1 year 8 months and 2 days died at the home of her parents in north Bryan on Tuesday afternoon. Funeral services were held at Smetana cemetery with Rev J J Pipkin and McCulloch Gordon Company in charge. Burial followed.
Mrs J R Wright of College was surprised at her Campus home by friends for a spend the evening birthday party. Refreshments of cake sandwiches and beverages were served. Guests included Mesdames Ness Lewis Benning Tyler Dunn Holland Howell Hull Yates Britton Brown Aden and Misses Ball Hancock Tarkee of Longview.
R Franze from Wixon visited town Saturday for unspecified reasons, with local residents noting the brief appearance and idle social interactions during the day.
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