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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1930
Page
5
A school district announces a new building project on a former site. Officials say construction will start this year and expand classrooms and facilities. Residents are urged to review plans at the district office.
The All Brazos Club lists visitors including Ben E K Youngblood of College Station and Rev Ed J Harris new Methodist pastor. Guests from Westinghouse and Corsicana attend as clubs plan a county day with expected attendance from 441 clubs. A high school game in Corsicana vs Abilene is urged for Thanksgiving.
Miss Sadie Hamilton and Maudelle Wiley entertained after dinner while Rev. C W Lokey, rural extension secretary, spoke on four years of Texas Conference work. He described reviving rural churches through self help and donations, noting closures declined and new congregations formed. Guests included many local families and church members.
Mrs J Webb Howell of Bryan and Mrs M K Thornton Jr of College lead vocal numbers. Cadets report on Baptist Student Union in Atlanta. Luncheon featured a Thanksgiving dinner with readings and piano by Miss Zula Hollams and Miss Marguerite Inglehart. W M S meetings and associational officers' sessions run 1 to 2 pm. Mrs L N Yeagey of Nava sota presided at the executive meeting. Reports from Amarillo state convention highlighted by Mrs J Walter Smith and Mrs R L Brown speaking on Lottie Moon Offering. Rev W N Purcell of Navasota praised hospitality and college church members for their welcome.
A People’s Column urges building sentiment to prevent further deterioration of moral and spiritual conditions. It pledges church support for law enforcement against Sunday picture shows and other immoral acts. The authors, pastors and magisters, demand public position on moral questions and propose local censorship for protection.
In Houston Saturday the Southeast Texas division of the Texas State Teachers' Association announced plans for its next April convention. About 4,000 teachers are expected to attend. Attending were H. L. Durham and wife, plus teachers and superintendents from Ball High School Galveston and Texas City, Angelina County, and Freeport High School.
Co. A. Holden and Alma Kindt of Wheelock filed notice of intention to marry with County Clerk Jess B. Jees on Tuesday.
This article outlines the Stephen F Austin High School home economics department covering foods and clothing across three courses for girls, with labs, units on health, child care, fashion, and budgeting, plus a seventh grade intro and future plans. MISS LEOLA HOLTZER.
The Bryan Reading Club met Tuesday afternoon with a double program. Last week centered on The Texas Indian with songs and a description of reservations and Indian origin rivers and counties. This week discussed Health in the Home focusing on birth registration and county health nurse services.
County Judge C. T. Smith called a meeting for cattlemen to form a committee to attend the Tick Eradication meeting in Bryan next Tuesday. A delegation of about 25 including Judge Smith will travel to discuss eradication work with representatives from 10 counties.
Mrs Emma Thomas and Mrs L N Yeager of Navasota attended the Creath Brazos Association meeting in College Station and spent time in Bryan with friends. Many locals and visitors, including Mrs Laura Gooch of Navasota and Miss Edith Siddall, county superintendent, figure in weekly community updates.
A lengthy Bryan social note lists residents and guests from Fort Worth Houston Kilgore Orange Waco Dallas and other Texas towns visiting relatives and attending events. Attendees include Mrs George t today J E Blair Corrine Day Rev R E Day and families with plans for Thanksgiving.
Depositors of the Lob a Bank which closed June 3 received a 25 percent dividend this month with a potential additional payment after final collections of remaining assets.
Red Cross drive in Brazos County nears completion with a 900 member goal. County Chairman J Webb Howell reports A and M College surpassed its 300 member quota. Major J E Sloan says the drive will extend beyond the campus to spread literature and buttons.
Little Miss Joretta Frances Swartz was honored with a birthday party on Sunday November 16 near C Station by her mother Mrs Charley Swartz. Ten guests attended enjoyed games a cake punch and sweets and wished her many more birthdays.
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