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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1924
Page
3
About five hundred people attended a College Station exhibition of A and M steers and horses prepared by the Animal Husbandry department for state and national fairs this fall. Sixteen steers and several horses were shown before regulations on foot and mouth disease halted further displays.
Miss Ralphana Searcy was rushed to Bryan Hospital Friday night with acute appendicitis and remains very ill. Fever high with little improvement reported as friends await updates. County Agent C L Benson and Secretary S E Eberstadt helped Edge community fair organizers on Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs J O Wilson and family of Woodville were in Bryan shopping on Saturday with local residents noting their appearance at several downtown stores.
Dr Harold Major, pastor of Gaston Avenue Baptist Church in Dallas, preached Sunday evening at First Baptist Church in Bryan after delivering 11 o'clock address in Guion Hall College. He spoke on Second Kings 4 25, to a full auditorium as Dr John A Held praised their long friendship and anticipated a memorable sermon. Crowds greeted Major after the service expressing appreciation.
Ross Chapter No 100 United Daughters of the Confederacy convened at the home of Mrs Albert Buchaner for the first 1924 25 meeting. Officers were elected and reports showed dues paid and archives stored, with delegates named to state and national conventions.
I E Warren and Chas Sosolik join the class of prospective scoutmasters in Bryan representing the Catholic denomination. Training runs 6:30 to 8 at the Chamber of Commerce rooms this week and invites any man interested in boys work to attend or observe. Stray note: two mules missing from Newsom farm near Jones bridge on Brazos river, sorrel and brown heavyset, rewards offered.
The Lions Club weekly luncheon at the Episcopal Parish House featured a program with Betsy Searcy, Lola Long, and Ella Wright songs, plus S. C. Hoyle of A and M College speaking on Lionism. New member T. A. Munson spoke, a playground chute was proposed at East Side School with $75 to $100 funding discussed, and a minstrel show was organized to raise funds. The club will continue meeting at the parish house with next week’s attendance extended to Lion spouses. M. S. Mial visited from his Brazos Bottom plantation.
The Bryan Delphian Chapter held its first meeting of the club year at the Carnegie Library on Friday October 3 with Mrs. Thomas Lundin presiding. Members discussed year priorities and formed attendance and publicity committees. The program featured a drama lesson led by Mrs. M R Bentley and group discussions on modern drama and national spirit. Next meeting is scheduled for Friday October 17 with Mrs J A Moore leading.
The Finance Department of the Democratic National Campaign reports ongoing donations to County Chairwoman Mrs. Lee J. Rountree. Local contributions range from 50 cents to 10 dollars, with a final report due October 10 to the state chairman in Houston. Additional donors include Walter Wipprecht Rev L Guy Ament Mrs John E Astin W J Coulter A S McSwain Carl Wipprecht F L Henderson John M Lawrence.
The State of Texas vs Avery Greer ended in acquittal after a long jury wait. Monroe Robertson received a two year suspended sentence for killing Ulysses Hines in Brazos Bottom near Steele's Store. No cases today. two on tomorrow's docket: Wheeless for embezzlement and Dave and Avery Greer for manufacturing intoxicating liquor.
The Brazos County Chamber of Commerce session heard proposals for more ditchers to terrace land countywide and plans for a county fair next year. Discussion covered early road work on Bryan College road and Armistice Day events with participation from A and M College and local groups.
John Kosarek and Dixon L Turner chair the Democratic National Campaign Finance Department precincts in Smetana submitting a preliminary county drive report to County Chairman Mrs. Lee J. Rountree. Contributions total 19 dollars from listed local supporters. Bryan city and Steele's Store precincts lag behind.
Bryan High School opened Interscholastic League play with a 13 to 0 victory over Hearne High at Edge Field. The injury of star end Johnny Koneecny, who broke his collarbone, marred the win as Bryan dominated early and late but failed to extend the lead in the final period.
Sunday October 5 marked a promotion program at First Baptist Sunday School led by Superintendent Charles Crawford and committees. The event featured a chain of department links from Cradle Roll to Adult classes and a gate arch symbolizing the church’s future building, with each student receiving a diploma like certificate of promotion. The pastor Dr. John A. Held delivered an inspirational closing message.
Tom Cross and Daniel Boyett, residents of the Edge community, were in Bryan on business today.
W L Hughes a professor of rural education at the A M College writes to The News challenging the New York Times based view on farm tenancy. He questions the South’s future and whether rural youths have fair chances while noting tenancy is rising and ownership remains attainable through easier credit and lower prices.
The State Democratic Executive Committee at Austin denounces any voter who participates in a Democratic primary and refuses to support the nominee. It asserts party government is essential, vows to bind primaries to the majority choice, and singles out alleged conspirators aiding the Republican party and the Ku Klux Klan.
Obituary notes Mrs Nina Colbert aged about 60 who died in Houston after surgery at Baptist hospital. She lived in Bryan years with daughter Mrs T B Hubbard, later moved to Houston with husband. Survived by two daughters and two sons. Funeral held in Houston with burial there.
County Judge H. O. Ferguson says work on the Bryan A and M road will start Thursday. Landa Rock Products of New Braunfels will ship two carloads daily of crushed rock to Bryan for widening the paved highway between Bryan and College. State Highway Department ordered the repair with no delays expected.
J J Vandiver of the Steep Hollow community was among the business farmers in the city today.
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