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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1929

Page

3

Proper Use of Fire at Bryan and Brazos Chamber Meeting

Eugene S. Sanders, head of the state fire insurance commission fire prevention department, spoke at the Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce meeting on fire prevention. He outlined costs, conservation, and the three Es engineering education enforcement with emphasis on moral hazards and responsible insurance practices.

Bryan and Brazos County Miller Sanders United States Wilson America Fire Insurance Department United States Chamber of Commerce National Board of Fire Underwriters of New York National Fire Protective Association of Boston Mass Fire Insurance Departments Forty Eight States Peoe Insurance Companies George A. Adams Wilson Bradley Travis Bryan John 5. Caldwell W. K. Gibbs F. L. Nenderson J. Webb Howell McSwain I. W. McCulloch J. Bryan Miller J. D. Martin Oak McKenzie M. L. Parker M. I. Vitopil W. J. Head C. E. Griesser Couunty C. L

Fire Department Meeting With Chamber of Commerce Committee

The fire department and members of the fire prevention committee of the chamber of commerce will hold a meeting at the fire station.

Statewide $10,000 band contest at State Fair of Texas

Bands from across Texas enter the statewide contest under the Texas Band Association. Ralph Beck reports 100 plus bands expected to compete over sixteen days with daily performances and 5 30 massed concert each afternoon directed by Karl L King.

Beaumont Weslaco Harlingen Mission Rio Grande Valley Band Teachers’ Association Earl DD. Trens Arlington Paul Jones Memphis Everett McCracken Waco Lightfoot Bryan R. d. Dunn College Station Beck Exposition Hall Plaza Karl L. King Fort Dodge Iowa Dallas

Daily Eagle Wanted Column Sparks Quick Public Response

A concise wanted column in the Daily Eagle prompts swift reader action. Local residents see items listed with names and brief details urging contact or donations, with notices appearing to attract attention swiftly.

Daily Eagle

Tribute Month for Pulaski Hero Remembered in Savannah

Poles and Americans honor General Casimir Pulaski, Polish nobleman and revolutionary hero, with a cornerstone laid in Savannah on October 9 and ceremonies across the United States in October. Pulaski died of wounds from the 1779 siege while leading American and French cavalry, later buried at sea aboard the brig Wasp.

Casimir Pulaski United States Savannah Pulaski Wasp Congress Poland France Paris Benjamin Franklin Washington Brandywine Pennsylvania New Jersey Pulaski Legion Charleston S. C Savannas

Hi Schools Accept the Plan For Grid League

More than 350 high schools filed acceptances of the 1929 Interscholastic League football plan under Roy B. Henderson of the University of Texas. October 1 was the deadline. nonparticipation leads to ineligibility for the league tournament. The plan keeps most rules but adds tie-breakers using first downs and yardage. spring games are barred though spring practice is allowed.

Austin Roy B. Henderson University of Texas

Cupid Work Edits Texas College Faculty Marriages

Six members of the Texas State College for Women faculty married last summer. Leah Vance Barnes wed William Francis Raborn in Annapolis July 4. Catherine Cartwright married John I. McCulloch at Van Alstyne. Ida Mae Hawkins wed William Rogers Blalock August 18. Mary Tanner and Bob Gray married August 29 in Austin. Maurine Cannon wed George Henderson September 17. Raborn and Gray remain on the college faculty. Gray teaches English at Denton Teachers College.

William Rogers Blalock Abilene Mary Tanner Bob Gray Austin Gray Teachers College Denton Maurine Cannon George Henderson Lafkin Raborn Mr. Gray

Village wag cites counterfeiters trying to make money

Ben Bender jokes that the counterfeiters caught the other day might plead they were only trying to make money like many others. The line captures a small town voice on crime and motive.

Ben Bender

Consolidated Hi Y Club Meets As School Year Opens

The Consolidated High School Hi Y Club held its first meeting of the year with strong turnout. Mr Moody a college student spoke about heart to heart involvement. Hugh Ayers presides, Bob Humbert serves as secretary.

Mr. Moody Hugh Ayers Bob Humbert Lee Robinson H. T. Holland Bartlett Phipps Robert Lee Burley

School records show full enrollment in associations

Dated school has enrolled one hundred per cent in both the Texas State Teachers' Association and the National Education Association. This record has been held for the last four years.

Texas State Teachers’ Association National Education Association

Edge school progresses as term begins at Edge

Edge items note ongoing school progress with new pupils starting Monday and staff changes. Community events include a Wide Awake Society program committee chosen Inez Gorgay Eunice Mae Hill and Emma Maude Elliott. Distinct items mention religious meetings and a theater schedule plus a lost tent notice.

Edge School Inez Corgey Eunice Mae Hill Emma Maude Elliott

October Begins With Scorching Week Heat Reaches Ninety-Five

The first days of October brought high temperatures with a weekly peak of 95 degrees last Monday and a low of 87 on Sunday. Day to night variation averaged about three degrees, with no rainfall recorded. Readings for the week show fluctuating daily highs and lows across the period.

Priest Pardoned for Baptizing Child at Home

Mexico City October Supreme Court granted pardon to Catholic priest Jose Jesus Garcia reversing district court of Tampico sentence of imprisonment for months and 15 days for violating religious laws. Court ruled the baptism in a private home did not violate constitution as it avoided public church services.

Associated Press Mexico City Mex Supreme Court Jose Jesus Garcia District Court of Tampico

Walter Andrews Convicted of Burglary in District Court

Walter Andrews, described as a Black man, was found guilty of burglary in district court on Monday. He received a five year suspended sentence as the judge ordered.

Walter Andrews

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