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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1926
Page
1
The Bryan Lions Club praised Rev Thomas Gordon Watts for a Tue day meeting. Commentators urge civic luncheon clubs to include serious ideas alongside entertainment.
Reverend T G Watts to deliver a special Young People Night lecture on The Golden Rule and How to Live By It at 7 30 p m next Sunday October 10. The service aims to engage youth and involve older church members in support of Christian work with two Sunday services and a special morning sermon.
A Marlin Chamber of Commerce secretary and T. C. Ward visit Bryan to discuss a Building and Loan Association policy. They favor the Bryan plan and may promote it in Marlin. Mr Bell, formerly on the Dallas News staff, accompanies the group.
County Agent C L Beason returns from the Tyler fair noting top quality farm crop judging and first class exhibits. Seventeen counties and thirty-two communities are represented with many farms and individuals in the displays. County Agent Benson lauds Ty ler’s enterprising people for a wonderful fair that showcases East Texas agriculture and the magnifi cent spirit of the Tyler community.
Miss Myrtle Ridgeway of Menard spent the weekend at College Station. Ridgeway is described as a ranchman and a graduate of Ward-Bellmont College in Nashville, Tennessee.
Evangelical Lutheran church will hold services at Kurten Sunday October 10 led by Rev Hugo Rouseh. Sunday School begins at 9 15 a m with sermon at 10 15 a m at College Station. An English service is at 7 30 p m. All welcome to attend.
F H Turnstall an employee at the Bryan Power Plant died after touching a live wire while changing wires with J E Watern. About 2300 amperes passed through his body. He was a baker by trade and had worked at the plant about two weeks. Survived by his wife and mother in Bryan and two brothers in Houston.
In Bryan Texas two siblings, J. M. Ferguson as tax collector and H. O. Ferguson as county judge, have held county offices with undefeated records. Both were born in Brazos County, and their father John Ferguson was also a lifelong local. Neither brother has faced electoral defeat, with J. M. Ferguson elected three years ago and re-nominated without opposition, while H. O. Ferguson pursued a fourth term after a single early race.
A. L. Zinanti, returning from Peggiorease Italy after two years, lauds Mussolini as savior and leader. He plans to open a shoe shop in the Denena block off Main street in Bryan, Texas, expressing preference for Brazos county life over Italy.
Chas. T. Bailey of Houston visits Bryan for the first time since his youth, recalls Cole Bros. as his first ready-made suit supplier and the Bryan Eagle as his earliest paper. He meets old neighbors W. H. Cole J. E. Covey D. Mike H. O. Boatwright and others while renewing memories and acquaintances.
Dr and Mrs C A Searcy relocate from College avenue to Edge Apartments with plans to take up residence until their new brick home on their lots is ready. Mr and Mrs George Smith, buyers of the Searcy home, move into the College avenue house today.
Cotton futures fall 10 to 12 points amid softer market tone. Local spot quotes show a two cent middling basin price, signaling weaker demand across basins.
President J. E. Hensarling led Brazos County Singing Convention at Steep Hollow church October 8 1925 for its fifty first annual session. The crowd filled the church and overflowed outside as volunteers led a gospel song program with visitors from Madison Grimes and Robertson counties. A noon basket dinner followed the morning program and L M Cook gave thanks and a resolution honoring supporters.
The Board of Stewards of the Methodist Church voted to purchase the Felker home to serve as a parsonage. The current parsonage will be converted into a Sunday school building, expanding space for all departments and boosting Sunday school work.
Rev. C. B. Thompson of the Free Baptist Church of Bryan has returned from Livingston where he attended a Free Baptist Association gathering. He reports a splendid time and says he appeared on the program several times during the meeting.
The Penny-Gwinn Institute of Applied Agriculture opened at Long Branch eight miles west of Green Cove Springs on October 4, inviting applicants nationwide with many women candidates. Dr. Albert A. Johnson says women often excel in farming with modern machinery, while Dr. James H. Stallings will lead agronomy. Stallings, a Texas and Iowa-trained agronomist, is praised as a top educator. Rev. J J Pipkin returns to Bryan after weekend preaching engagements.
Rotary Club of Bryan enjoyed a 110 pound watermelon from Hope Arkansas sent by Walter Coulter and Mrs Dana Carnes. Prof Hank June of A&M preached Rotary Education while a giant fruit rival weighed 141 and 148 pounds. The feast promoted friendliness and tolerance as Rotary ideals.
L. S. Ettle Jr. of Bryan, son of Mrs. Nettie Scott Ettle of San Antonio, rose from bell hop to assistant clerk at the Gunter Hotel and has now been named assistant manager of the Robert Lee Hotels chain operating in Laredo, Kansas City, San Antonio and other major centers.
J. Boriskie manager of the poultry show calls a meeting to finalize plans for the event December 9 10 11. Organizers expect wide participation from Brazos and neighboring counties as exhibitors bring birds and the show aims to boost local prosperity. Be a booster and attend.
Mrs. Julia Schmidt aged 80 wife of Christian Smith died late Monday at the Kurten family home after a long illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 4 p m at the residence conducted by Rev Roitsch. Burial in Kurten cemetery with McCulloch Gordon Co funeral directors in charge. Survived by husband, one daughter, and one step son.
Dr C A Searcy has let a contract for a modern brick home to Grant Lumber Company. Construction will start immediately and the residence is described as one of the most attractive in Bryan.
Mr and Mrs Marvin E Wallace invite Bryan and College friends to Pearl Wallace wed Harvey A Weddington on Saturday evening October 16 at 8 30 at First Presbyterian Church A reception follows at 3831 Bryan avenue at 9 30 house.
W. R. Foster, a trap-nester at the Experiment Station of A and M College, reports finding an egg two inches long shaped like a Georgia goober. He discovered it in a White Leghorn pen and says he has seen many odd eggs but none like this.
Reverend Thomas Gordon Watts urged the Bryan Lions Club to seek good in people and understand youth. He cited statistics on autos, education spending, church growth, and charitable giving, noting 247000 churches and an 8 percent membership rise last year. Mrs. Paul Stevens read two readings as attendees list includes Ty Cobb and other locals.
Mr and Mrs W M Woodall of Austin are visiting Bryan to see Mr and Mrs Kay Halsell and Mr and Mrs George Halsell. Mrs Woodall and George and Kay Halsell are siblings. Woodall is supervisor of the inheritance tax division in the State Comptroller office. They plan to return to Austin on Sunday.
Reverend S Moylan Bird longtime rector of St Andrew s Episcopal Church will leave for an appointment in Marshall effective November 1. He came here from Brenham and his popularity is noted by the congregation which has not yet chosen a successor.
Chas H Andrews of Bryan broke both bones in his left arm Monday while cranking his car. Dr A L Mondrick set the fractures and Andrews remains at home, suffering greatly after the injury.
T K Lawrence writes that Eagle newspaper ads drew many new Bryan residents to the store over several days, praising the paper as a real live publication expanding its trade reach and expressing gratitude for advertising access.
Mrs Paul Stevens elected director of The Little Theatre at the Carnegie Library meeting Tuesday night. D L Wilson of Chambers Wilson Motor Co named president. Katherine and Petruchio selected as first production to be staged at Palace Theatre in early November. New officers include vice president Paul Stevens and secretary Miss Elizabeth Bunt.
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