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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1921
Page
2
A fractured masthead shows Bryan Weekly Eagle from Sryar Texas printed daily except Sundays by Eagle Printing Company. It lists Associated Press membership and editorial staff with dates and office details in a historical press registration style.
A letter from Annie Webb Blanton invites Hon. Lee J. Reantree to speak at a Fort Worth program on education hosted by the State League of Women Voters. The discussion will cover the future of state colleges and Texas schools, with Dr. Vinson and Blanton contributing.
The Bryan Country Club hosted a Get Acquainted evening for new instructors of A&M College Allen Academy Villa Maria Bryan Public Schools and Brazos County teachers. Speakers included Tyler Haswell Dr W B Bizzell and Dr Geo F Freeman. The event featured songs readings dances and punch, with lingering praise for future gatherings.
College Station October 7 James M Gorman recently employed as stenographer and clerk in the Division of Animal Industry of the Agricultural Experiment Station of the A and M College began his duties yesterday.
Texas leaders urge a new constitution or constitutional amendment to fund state and rural schools. Annie Webb Blanton, Texas State Superintendent, calls for provisions for education and better teacher pay, arguing education funding requires organized advocacy and a direct tax within the constitution.
Miss Sallie Cook died at her brother’s home in Steep Hollow at 11 30 p m Thursday October 6 after long illness Born Sarah Rebecca Cook in 1806 in Clayborn Parish La she moved to Texas in 1568 later settling in Brazos county Steep Hollow She was a Bapt ist for life surviving brother L M Cook of Steep Hollow and many nieces and nephews Funeral services were held at Saint West Baptist Church Steep Hollow with Rev J M Bullock of Bryan officiating Interment at Steep Hollow cemetery mourners note the family’s loss and honor her memory
Hon Oscar D Baker of Gause, a 37th district representative from Milam and Bell Counties, arrived in Bryan and visited the Eagle office. He helped push Texas Educational Bill during the special session despite opposition from Pope and others, and he formerly lived in Bryan during the H and T C railroad era.
The Free Baptist church of Bryan surprised their pastor Rev. C B Thompson with a new Ford roadster. The gift expressed love and appreciation and was welcomed as a needed tool for his ministry. The act may join the church’s Flowers for the Living Club memories.
Eleven men took a qualifying exam for county agent work at A and M College Texas. Names include C M Harbin Dallas A W Kinnard Bryan R Miller San Saba J O Graham Floyd C P Lockridge Iowa Park H M Cantrell Benjamin C A Cro cer Center Ollie Lagrone Logansport J M Lander Victoria W J North Coppell and J C Allen Cookville. The Thirty sixth Legislature requires passing an exam before appointment.
Washington October 7 Republicans approve a tax increase on spirits withdrawn from bond for industrial medicinal use raising 4 per gallon from 2.2 to 6.2 per gallon a new rate expected to yield about 75 million dollars in additional yearly revenue.
Special to the Eagle from College Station Texas October 10. Professor T J Conway of A and M College leads a new educational poultry exhibit at the Dallas Fair and International Exposition aiming to teach scientific husbandry and breeding to increase egg production. The setup includes 2 exhibitor families from the college farm with records up to 200 eggs per year, plus a demonstration farm model showing a thirteen acre operation and a one man poultry unit built by two Federal students under the Vocational Education program.
Dinner match at the Pan Country Club runs Monday through Saturday with Capt Saunders and Capt Felker choosing sides. The losing side pays a banquet on Monday October 17 at the club house. Numerous pairings include O E Saunders vs C A Felker and D X Bible vs Travis B Bryan among many others.
Will Anderson of Calvert died following a game against Allen Academy after a scrimmage injury the day before. Calvert won the match 0 to 0. The death is not attributed to events in the game despite prior concerns by friends and officials.
A brisk ad urging business leaders to advertise in Bryan Daily Eagle, asserting that those who do not advertise will be forgotten. calls for contact at the Bryan newspaper.
The American Red Cross opened a new Bryan headquarters for flood relief on Thursday. From 9 30 a m to 5 p m crowds sought clothing bedding food and medical aid. 371 people were helped and 90 families received aid including clothing and shoes. Chairman W H Cole led volunteers including Jadee H O Ferguson Hal Saunders and many others.
Bryan High School toppled the A and M Freshmen 3 to 0 in College Station. Boyett placed two kicks from the 30 yard line for the only score and Cortemelia and Putman stood out for Bryan and the Freshmen respectively. Copeland anchored Slimes defense as 300 spectators watched.
A Bryan church board meeting at City Hall decided to fill and beautify the church lawn with flowers. Attendees included Rev. C. N. Calmes, Genie A. Adams, D. F. Aden, Sam R. Wilson, Guy P. Bittle, Joe R. Reed, W. S. Lollard, and Frank Maree.
The entire A and M College livestock class will travel to Dallas for a week starting October 16 to practice judging with exhibition animals. Coach E. W. Stanvell will accompany and guide them, selecting teams for national and regional contests based on Dallas work and records.
College Station Texas Oct 11 First steps toward the annual rodeo were taken in a meeting of the A M junior class. J H Lindsey elected ring master N W Jones named business manager. Committees appointed to arrange the show and train material early. Proceeds will fund sending the livestock judging team to Chicago.
Dr C C Hodges announced the appointment of F A Burt as associate professor of geology. Burt, returning from Mississippi A and M where he was an associate professor, previously led geology at Michigan Agricultural College, and has begun his duties.
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