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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1921

Page

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Bryan Rotary Club Hosts Pythians in Luncheon Program

Grand Chancellor W. S. Lemly of the Texas Knights of Pythias was guest of honor at a Bryan Rotary Club luncheon with Vice Chancellor B. W. Steele and others. The 20 minute Pythian program featured remarks praising community citizenship and Rotary club spirit. Music by Major Ike S. Ashburn impressed attendees.

Leonard E. Morehead Tyler Haswell H. O. Ferguson Grand Lodge W. S. Lemly Temple W. B. Steele Houston O. P. Gresham Banner Pythian-Knight Jno. T. Banner H. C. Ferguson W. C. Davis Fred Henry Cameron S. W. Adams Navasota Lee J. Rountree Bryan Fire Department C. E. Jenkins Jess Conlee Knights of Pythias Allen Academy Ernest Bryan Telephone Co K. of P.s Bryan Slovacek Geo. J. Nedbalek Tom Suber Elbert Gammon Seth Taylor Hal Helton Marshall Bullock Ollie Parks Tom, Gilmore Chubby Gregg Jennings Franklin C. C. Walker Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias of Texas Rotary B. W. Steele John S. Bonner Pythian Banner M. E. Wallace Pythian Grand Lodge Lemly B Ryan Rotary Club Texas Steele W. 8. Lemly

Petit Jury Drawn for Brazos County

The Brazos County district court drew a week long petit jury list for Monday October 17 summoned by Sheriff L. E. Morehead. The roster includes J. Carrol W. I. McCulloch J. F. Simpson J. H. McCullough E. B. Royall and others such as J. B. Priddy Ron Francis Jack T. Johnson I. M. Weedon F. J. Edge and several more jurors.

Brazos County J. A. Gandy J Coulter Smith J. O. Tucker J. M Wincannon Albert Payne J. W. Hathorne

Mrs Holden Injured in Fall in Coleview

Mrs M E Holden aged 65 of Coleview fell last Sunday injuring her right hip. Medical aid was called and though painful no bones are broken, it will be weeks before she can be out again.

M. E. Holden Coleview Zim Edenurday

Texas Club boys chosen for Southeastern Fair judging team

Eight Texas Club boys selected by S C Evans of the A and M Extension Service to represent Texas in livestock judging at the Southwestern Fair Atlanta October 19 and 20 and at the International Exposition Chicago November 25. Top four go to Atlanta or Chicago. prizes include a trip to the English Royal Livestock Show and cash awards. The Texas team won first prize last year.

College Station Texas Texas Club S. C. Evans Extension Service A. & M. College of Texas Atlanta Georgia Chicago Jack Idol Coleman Gordon Gillespie Paul Boriskie Bryan Robert Calvert Corsicana Cecil Hodges Granger Guy Pogue Cedar Hill James Miller Dalkis Ted Willis Midlothian Dallas Bryant London England The Fair Association

Texas National Egg Laying Contest at A M College

The Texas National Egg Laying Contest at Texas A and M College records a high pen of 94 eggs by Barred Plymouth Rocks owned by M A Lee of Seadrift. Second pen 83 eggs. two S C White Leghorns tie for highest individual with 25 eggs. E E Payne Fort Worth and J L Baits Decatur are tied for second with 28 eggs. The contest runs twelve months to Oct 30. highest to date is Wm Moore Dayton with 798 eggs. others include M A Lee Sea Drift and Mrs W R Jones Carthage. Bert Washburn Kerens has the top individual at 205 eggs. J L Baits Decatur second with 203.

College Station Texas A. & M. College of Texas T. J. Conway M. A. Lee Seadrift Eves Rocks S. C. White Wm. Moore Dayton Plymouth Rocks W. R. Jones Carthage Bert Washburn Kerens J. L. Baits Decatur

Bryan Red Cross Health Week Planned in Bryan

The Brazos County Red Cross announces October 24 to 28 as Health Week in Bryan. East and West side schools will host health work with scales and height rods for measuring children. Eloise Berry of Austin assists under Red Cross supervision and Superintendent Madison Hall supports including weight and height in monthly pupil reports.

The Brazos Couny Red Cross Bryan Madison Hall

Bryan Woman's Club Pledges Support to Education in Texas

The Bryan Woman's Club held its first business session of the year with Mrs. Hettie M. Curry outlining goals. She urged members to back educational, moral, and civic movements, emphasize service, and unite as a team to foster a stronger Bryan and a broader Texas Federation.

Bryan Womans Club Texas Bryan Hettie M. Curry Prince of Wales Dean Texas Federation D. B. Cofer Jewel Mathis Steep Hollow College of Industrial Arts Denton Woman’s Club J. B. Beers F. L. Henderson Federation J. Webb Howell S. C. Williams

Giants Win World Championship Over Yankees 1921

The Giants defeated the Yankees 1 to 0 to claim the World's Championship for 1921. The victory was reported as a special AP dispatch to the Eagle from New York dated October 13.

Associated Press The Eagle New York Giants Tojay Yanks

Emma Dee Randle to Perform at Guion Hall

Residents of Bryan and College Station will see Miss Emma Dee Randle October 17 at Guion Hall at 7 45 PM. Her refined art combines humor and dramatic power with a sweet voice and broad repertoire from classics to modern selections.

Bryan Emma Dee Randle Guion Hall Miss Randle Polyanna Enoch Arden Ina Balcony Ruth

Petition for Organizing A. and M. Society Readied

Students of the A and M College with distinguished rank met at the M C A chapel and appointed a four member committee to frame a petition for authority to form a scholarship based society. The panel includes John F. Mayo E E McQuillen W W Lynch and L G Jones. The petition targets the board of directors and the next meeting in Houston on October 21.

College Station Texas A. and M. College John F. Mayo E. E. McQuillen W. W. Lynch L. G. Jones Houson

Knights of Pythias Barbecue At Oak Grove

Claud G. Walker led a Knights of Pythias barbecue at Oak Grove on Wednesday. Grand Chancellor Lemly praised the meat, saying it is the best ever eaten.

Claud G. Walker Knights of Pythias Oak Grove Lemly Claud

Livestock and Agricultural Loan Company Meets in Texas

About 100 cattle raisers farmers and bankers from across Texas gather in Fort Worth for the organization meeting of a 1.5 million dollar Livestock and Agricultural Loan Company under the War Finance Corporation. Details to be set at a conference starting at 3 p.m. Eugene Meyer Jr managing director of the War Finance Corporation pledges eastern financial backing via telegram to Marriott Sansom manager of the local cattle loan agency.

Ty Associated Press Ft. Worth Texas War Finance Corporation Eugene Meyer, Jr Mariott Sansom

Pershing and Foch to Arrive Oct 29

Washington reports final plans for Marshal Foch French leader and General John Pershing on their U S visit. The Legion reception committee will host the pair in New York when Foch arrives aboard the Paris on October 29 and Pershing joins from France.

Associated Press Washington Marshal Foch France United States Legon Marshall Foch New York Paris General John Pershing

Villain or hero the boll weevil affects world markets

The Dallas Gallveston News argues the boll weevil is not a villain but a complex factor in cotton markets. It warns that curtailing production harms global supply, costs jobs and raises prices, urging orderly production to restore prosperity and urging reform of the paper’s stance.

Dallas-Galveston News Williamson Denton Belortom Rio Grande Dallas Houston Russia

Will Purchase Breeding Stock at Dallas Fair

College Station Texas Oct 13 Warren animal husbandryman of the Experiment Station of the A and M College left yesterday for Dallas where he will purchase swine breeding stock from among the blue ribbon winners on exhibition at the Fair for swine breeding work at the Station.

College Station Texas Warren A. and M. College Dallas

Farmers Organize Chamber of Commerce in Bon Weir

Special to the Eagle Bon Weir Vex Oct 11 a record for a small town was set when the community formed a Chamber of Commerce with sixty charter members. Plans aim for 100 members and a full time secretary. Members pledge a $2 monthly maintenance fee. Directors named: Lee Davis Payne Davis J A Collins Warren Gunter J E Watson J D Miller all farmers and I T Campbell a merchant.

Bon Weir United States Chamber of Commerce Bon Wer Santa Fe inliSiana Jyve Httie Tas

Clarence Pearson Dies in Austin

Clarence Pearson, longtime Bryan and Brazos County figure and former Bryan Eagle printer, died at his Austin home after a long illness. Born in Bryan, he later led the Palestine Printing Co. before moving to Austin two to three years ago. He is survived by his wife, children, two sisters, a brother, and other relatives. The remains will be transported to Palestine for burial with a funeral there Wednesday.

Bryan Brazos County Clarence Pearson Austin Mr. Pearson Bryan Eagle Palestine Palestine Printing Co

Methodist Women Make Great Gains in Missionary Society

For the past week Methodist women have worked to enlist all church women in the Woman's Missionary society. Attendance rose at Monday meetings as Circle No 1 led by Mrs J D Martin with 13 members and 2 new members reported full reports and increased interest. Circle No 2 met with Mrs R B Welch and discussed great judges of the Bible with many members present. Circle No 8 met with Mrs F D Pierce and had the largest turnout of the year. Circle No 4 held a meeting but did not report results.

Central Texas Brazos Lodge No. B4 Knights of Pythias Henry §. Locke R. M. Walker C. S. Beckwith M. M. Erskine John M. Caldwell Oak McKenzie Guy F. Boyett J. ST. Maloney T. G. Suber Pythianisu District Court Room Houston Brenham Calvert Hearne Mart Cameron Navasota Normangee Hempstead Caldwell Franklin George E. Hadhey H. C. Willis First Methodist Church Tyler Haswell Bryan Lee J. Rountree Brazos Lodge No John T. Bonner Hadley W.M. Futch Henderson J. R. Allen Ennis Tom Connally Washington Washington, D. C Navasota Lodge B. W. Steele Weatherford Ward Templeman Brazos Lodge Templeman Henry L. Lewis S. W. Adams Chamber of Commerce H. M. Timmons Florlick Dokies Navasta Lodge William Sterle Lemley Waco Bryan Lodge Lemley W. C. Davis Pythian Brotherhood White Pink Gresham Texas Banner Pythian Knight Woman's Missionary Society Circle No. 1 J. D. Martin Mesdames F. W. Crenshaw G. B. Abercrombie R. B. Welch Pearl Martindale Will Poindexter J. L. Batte G. C. White R. M. Dansby W. C. Boyett A. L. Koenig F. D. Pierce Mesdames “Munday B. S.i. Eoneine J. W. Hall J. Jenkins H. GC. Willis J. E. Carter H. N. Cochran A. M. Waldrop W. W. Solomon R. H. Hensarling

Reverends Sholl and Fuller Head to Brownwood

Rev W N Sholl and FP D Fuller left this morning for Brownwood to attend the annual meeting of the Presbyterian Synod of Texas. The usual prayer meeting at the First Presbyterian church will be led by Mr Charles Marten on Wednesday evening.

W. N. Sholl FP. D. Fuller Brownwood Presbyterian Synod of Texas First Presbyterian Church Charles Marten

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