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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1924
Page
7
About five hundred College Station and Bryan residents attended a showing by Texas A and M Animal Husbandry of steers and horses prepared for state and national fairs. Sixteen steers and several horses were readied but could not be shown due to foot and mouth disease regulations near Houston.
Miss Ralphana Searcy was rushed to Bryan Hospital Friday night for emergency surgery after an attack of acute appendicitis. Her fever runs high and she remains very ill despite slight signs of improvement. County Agent C L Benson and Secretary S E Eberstadt visited Edge to assist a committee preparing exhibits for the Edge community fair starting tomorrow at 2 pm.
Mr and Mrs J O Wilson and wife of Woodville were in Bryan shopping on Saturday.
Dr Harold Major of Gaston Avenue Baptist Church Dallas preached Sunday at 7 30 pm for Dr John A Held pastor of First Baptist. He spoke at 11 am in Guion Hall College and impressed Bryan congregation with a forceful sermon from Second Kings 4 25. Parishioners rose to acclaim him at the close.
U D C Ross Chapter No. 100 held its first 1924-25 meeting at the home of Mrs. Albert Buchanan. Officers were elected, dues noted as paid, and archives stored. Delegates to Savannah and Houston conventions were chosen.
I. E. Warren and Chas Sosolik representing the Catholic denomination in Bryan joined the class of prospective scoutmasters at the training school last night. Classes meet nightly this week from 6:30 to 8 in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. Any man interested in boys work is invited to attend or observe.
A sorrel heavy mule horse about 15 12 hands tall and 10 to 12 years old, plus a brown heavy mule with a scar on the right hip aged 8 or 9, were lost from the Newsom farm near Jones along the Brazos River. A reward is offered for their location or return. DR J N Goodwin.
The Lions Club held a regular luncheon at the Episcopal Parish House with a business focus. Highlights included new member T A Munson’s remarks, plans for a minstrel show, playground equipment for East Side School, and decisions to fundraise and fine tardy or absent members.
The Bryan Delphian Chapter opened the new club year at the Carnegie Library on Friday October 3 with Mrs. Thomas Lundin presiding. Members discussed policies and work, formed publicity and fellowship committees, and heard a drama lesson by Mrs. M R Bentley with reports on Prometheus and Agamemnon. The group divided into conversational teams to discuss Modern Drama and national spirit, patriotism. Next meeting Friday October 17 will be led by Mrs. J A Moore with hosts Mrs. G L Crawford and Mrs. S E Eberstedt.
Contributions to the Democratic National Campaign fund in the county continue to arrive at the Finance Department under County Chairwoman Mrs. Lee J. Rountree. The drive, aiming for a higher total before closing October 10, lists donors including Walter Wipprecht and Rev. L Guy Ament with gifts from 50 cents to 10 dollars.
State of Texas vs Avery Greer ended with acquittal after a long deliberation. Monroe Robertson, negro, received a two year suspended sentence for killing Ulysses Hines in Brazos Bottom near Steele's Store. No cases today. two docketed for tomorrow: Wheeless embezzlement and Dave and Avery Greer manufacture of intoxicating liquor.
Bryan High School defeated Hearne High 13 to 0 in an Interscholastic League game played Thursday at Edge Field. Johnny Keneeny suffered a broken collarbone early, while Bryan showcased better football spirit and a largely new lineup in the second half.
Chamber of Commerce session discusses hiring more ditchers for terrace work across Brazos County and proposes a county fair next year. Agreement to refer terrace and livestock show items to the agricultural committee for action. Armistice Day celebration plans include coordinated participation by A and M College Allen Academy and local groups with special trains and flags.
John Kosarek and Dixon L. Turner, joint chairmen for the Democratic National Campaign Finance Department, submit a preliminary county drive report to County Chairman Mrs. Lee J. Rountree showing $19 raised from contributors, with names and small donations. Mrs. Rountree praises the effort while noting Bryan city and Steele’s Store precincts lag.
Sunday School at the First Baptist Church held a promotion program led by Superintendent Charles Crawford and committees. Students from all departments moved to new classes, received certification diplomas, and viewed a decorative chain linking Sunday School sections to the church. The day ended with an inspirational message by Pastor Dr. John A. Held.
Tom Cross and Daniel Boyett, citizens of the Edge community, traveled to Bryan on business today.
W L Hughes, professor of rural education at A and M College, questions The News editorial on farm tenancy citing the Federal Department of Agriculture Yearbook. He asks about the South's future, rural peasant concerns, fair chances for rural youths, and notes tenancy is rising in Texas while ownership can improve with easier credit and lower prices.
The State Democratic Executive Committee in Austin denounces any voter who participates in a Democratic primary and refuses to support the nominee chosen by the party. It condemns bolting as a breach of faith, cites party government as essential, and accuses a disgruntled faction allied with the Ku Klux Klan of opposing Mrs. Ferguson amid calls for unity.
Mrs. Nina Colbert died in Houston Monday night after a serious operation at Baptist Hospital. She lived in Bryan earlier with daughter Mrs T B Hubbard, and later moved to Houston. Survived by two daughters, Mrs Hubbard and Mrs Hensarling, and two sons Jim Colbert and another son in Oklahoma. Funeral held in Houston with burial there.
County Judge H C Ferguson says the State Highway Department ordered repairs on the Bryan A M road. Landa Rock Products Co of New Braunfels will send two cars a day of crushed rock to Bryan to widen the paved highway between Bryan and College, with work starting Thursday unless something else intervenes.
J J Vandiver of the Steep Hollow community was counted among the business farmers in the city today.
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