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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1936

Page

6

Hearne FFA to Booth at Houston Fair and Franklin Show

Hearne chapter of the Future Farmers of America plans a booth at the South Texas Fair in Houston on the 13th and at the Robertson county fair in Franklin on the 22nd. Thirty-something members seek Hand Degree, with J. B. Payne sponsoring the chapter and Arbett Massey heading committees.

Hearne Future Farmers of America South Texas Ich Houston Robertson County Fair Franklin Halcut Alford Tony Venteciola Fredra Arbett Massey J. B. Payne Hearne Ffa Thoma Gilliand Jimmie Woodyard Jalent Alford Robbie Alford Jamie Mooney John Orts Bur Massey Billy Cunningham Killip Alford Douglas Blackmon Kie.Dodson Junior Jaremes English Jack Parnell Sam Irone Tony DeStefano Tony Enteciola Carrol Taylor Bill Nor Herbert Anders Edwardell A. F. Timmons Jr Joen Wilson James Todd

David Thomson for Congress in Texas Sixth District

Republican nominee C David Thomson of Ellis County pledges to voters in Mason and across the district to uphold God and country and promote constitutional laws, farm aid, old age pensions, world trade, a balanced budget and clean government. He opposes secret trade agreements and dictatorial measures. The veteran of World War II is 42 years old and seeks November 3 election.

David Thomson Congress 6Th District Texas Texas Stock Mason C. David Thomson Ellis County

Baptist Women Meet Hearne Circle Leaders Outline Study

Circles No 1 and 2 of the First Baptist Church Missionary Society held a Monday business session with Mrs W S Hoyt Jr presiding. H M Dotson was named Circle 1 chair and Mrs J G Ely Circle 2 chair. They will study Gods Plan by R C Camball with Mrs F B Burch and Mrs W L Oliver leading. Members urged to attend Robertson County Associational Meeting in Calvert on Wednesday October 14.

Hearne First Baptist Church Missionay Society W. S. Hoyt, Jr H. M. Dotson J. G. Ely R. C. Camball F. B. Burch W. L. Oliver Robertson County Calvert

Fire prevention talk at Hearne Rotary luncheon

Eugene Sanders of the State Fire Insurance Commission spoke on fire prevention at the Hearne Rotary Club luncheon. Guest attendees included H. D. Beaumont the local fire marshal and K. G. Orts the fire chief, with R. W. Marshall arranging the program.

Hearne

Cemetery Association Plans Turkey Dinner

The Norwood Cemetery Association met at the city hall with Mrs. W. T. Hanna presiding in place of Mrs. R. L. Green who is undergoing treatment in Marlin. The secretary treasurer's report covered September finances. Hanna and Hall were named to the October Cemetery Inspection committee. The group discussed a turkey dinner planned for November 10 in a downtown building to benefit the association treasury.

Cemetery Association Hearne Norwood Cemetery Association City Hall W. T. Hanna R. L. Green Marlin O. G. Hudson

Hearne Eagles Set to Battle Iola Friday on Wood Field

Hearne High Eagles host Iola Friday night in Hearne on Wood Field for the second district game. The team, coming off a win over Calvert High Trojans, will be short five regulars due to injuries and illnesses but expects reserve players to fill gaps without weakening the lineup.

Hearne Hearne High Eagles Iola High School Wood Field Eagles Calvert High Trojans Caldwell Lock Underwood Eagle James English Lockhart Dan Perkins

Funeral Service Held Monday For Oscar J.J. Farrar

Funeral services were held Monday at 11 oclock for Oscar John Jefferson Farrar 75 who died Sunday afternoon at his home two miles north of Bryan after a brief illness. Rev L A Wilson of St Andrews Episcopal church officiated and interment was in Bryan city cemetery. He was born in Switzerland October 31 1861 and had lived in Bryan Brazos county twenty years. Survived by widow Dolly Farrar and three sons Jeff Jr John Everett and Henry Andrew. Pallbearers included F R Rogers John W Poindexter Pete Palasota Sr John OConnor R A Harrison and William Poindexter.

Oscar John Jefferson Farrar Highway No. 6 Bryan L. A. Wilson St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church St. Andrew’s Lot Bryan City Saunders-McCullough Co Farrar Switzerland Brazos County Dolly Farrar Jeff, Jr John Everett Henry Andrew F. R. Rogers John W. Poindexter Pete Palasota, Sr John O'Connor R. A. Harrison William Poindexter

New Head Continues to Lead in Genetics at College

Dr. Trotter, noted agronomy expert with a 1915 to 1936 career spanning Mississippi State and Missouri programs, joins Texas A and M College faculty as an extension agronomist. He holds degrees from Mississippi College, A. & M. College, and Wisconsin, with roles at Camp Travis, Fort Sam Houston, and federal crop programs. His hire aims to strengthen crops and soils education for upcoming generations.

Humbert Trotter Brownsville Tenn Mississippi Colege Hernando High School Mississippi Base Hospital Camp Travis Fort Sam Houston Mississippi A. & M. College Missouri College of Agriculture Mississippi Agricultural Experiment Station Delta Branch Stoneville Federal Agricultural Program Missouri AAA AAA and Soil Conservation Program Administration Texas A. & M. College

East Texas Chamber Education Committee Sets Oct 21 Meeting

The Education committee of the East Texas Chamber of Commerce will meet Wednesday October 21 at 11 a m in the Aggieland Inn lobby in Waco. Mrs Lee J Rountree announces the gathering via W W Woodson chair. The committee is a new standing group formed from a Houston convention resolution.

East Texas Chamber of Commerce College Lee J. Rountree W. W. Woodson Waco Aggieland Inn Etex Rountree Houston

Rucker Family Returns to Bryan for Permanent Residence

Mr and Mrs H W Rucker of Abilene have returned to Bryan to make their home and are living in Hanover Apartments at 3420 East 24th Street. He works for General Foods Corporation in Texas and was earlier sent to Abilene before being returned to Bryan permanently.

H. W. Rucker Abilene Bryan Hanover Apartments East 24Th Street Rucker General Foods Corporation Texas Hulda Little Frank Strong Dallas Jack Sandifer West 27Th Street Mrs. Little Mrs. Strong Lucy Parks Houston Miss Parks Jess Smith Lou Jane Smith Teague George Dayton Ennis Everett McIntosh Beaumont Mary Caldwell Elizabeth Cline Austin W. B Marlin E. R. Canady Louise Dyer J. W. Dyer Texas University Edward Brandt Dyer Merrie Lilliam Parks Mart Lucia Naylor N. F. Lockerd Chilton Ned Barnhill Giddings Pinkey Barnhill Allen Academy Henry Smith Harvey Beaty Barron Steep Hollow

Bryan Chevrolet mechanic joins Central Texas Motor Company

H J Hoyak long employed in the mechanical department of a Bryan Chevrolet dealer has moved to the mechanical department of the Central Texas Motor Company in the same city.

Central Texas H. J. Hoyak Chevrolet Bryan Central Texas Motor Company

Murder case continued in city court

Judge W C Davis moved the murder trial of James Byrd to February 25, 1937. The delay was caused by the absence of a key witness, and the motion was filed by attorney Lamar Bethea.

W. C. Davis James Byrd Lamar Bethea

Many Bryan Visitors Head to Games and Fort Worth Expositions

The column lists numerous Bryan residents and acquaintances traveling to Waco to see Lon Morris play and others visiting Dallas Fort Worth area for Centennial expositions. It notes and mentions several returning travelers including Clifton Griffin Chester Jones and others while detailing small social and family visits in Bryan and nearby towns.

Onnie Gustavus San Antonio Bryan T. J. Rounsevell LaGrange Herbert Rounsevelt A. & M. College Lon Morris Baylor Cubs Waco Elvin Moehlman Clifton Griffin Horace Jones John Sidney Smith Bob Cloud Chester Jones P. A. Tardy Fort Worth Wil Dallas George W. King McFadden Compresses of Texas Pegan J. Webb Howell Tom Field George M. Brandon la Salle Hotel

City Cemetery Beautification is Board's Plan

The Bryan Cemetery Association executive board met at City Hall for the October session at 10 am. W F Gelber reported the finances while committees outlined weeklong tasks. Endowment payments were noted for the Braatz family lot and ongoing beautification plans were discussed with city workers acknowledged for recent improvements. Meeting adjourned at 11 am with plans to reconvene in November.

John E. Astin Bryan Cemetery Association W. F. Gelber Astin G. M. Brandon C. A. Searcy R. E. Astin J. E. Astin Clara Brattz Coronado Beach Cal Braatz

Bowie Parent-Teacher Association Holds Evening Meeting

The Bowie PTA led by Mrs. Walter N. Ezekiel met at 3:30 p.m. in the school auditorium with large attendance. C. M. Bethany, Bowie school principal, spoke on the organization and outlook, followed by Mrs. A. Searcy recounting the history of PTA work. Theodor Mahler sang two numbers with Mrs. Albert Goodman at the piano, then refreshments were served by the membership committee and junior helpers.

Bowie Parent-Teacher Association Walter N. Ezekiel Ezekiel C. M. Bethany Bowie School Bryan Bethany A. Searcy Theodor Mahler Albert Goodman C. B. Thompson Clint Cloud Will K. Gibbs Corrine Campbell Bettie Sears Dell Griesser Lucy Dell King Blanche Dobyne Nannie V. Smith Peggy Vasbinder

Marriage Licenses Registered for Six Couples

Jose Rodriguez and Isabel Hernandez, John H. Sanders and Rachel Irene Jones, George Rea and Alta Barriere, Refugio Salgado and Josephine Bustos, W T Bad and Blanch L Autrey obtain marriage licenses in the period's public records.

Jose Rodriguez Isabel Ernandes John H. Sanders Rachel Irene Jones George Rea Alta Bearrie Refugio Salgado Josephine Bustoz A W.T. Bad Blanch L. Autrey

Students Elect Council Members at Stephen F. Austin High

The Stephen F. Austin high school student council and officers were elected per principal Miss Wesa Weddington. Members include eight home room reps junior and senior totals, with presidents named for each group and club leaders for Future Farmers and Future Home Makers.

Stephen F. Austin High School Wesa Weddington Lillian Barron Betty Jean Snyder Bill Davis Gloria Glyn Stephan Ernest Hugghins Lynn Haltom Francis Fuchs Alice Langford George Pete) Adams Pete Tomlinson Ed Bush Barbara Barnard Mary Alice Weddington Marie Martinson Webber Dewey F. J. Vitopil Ernest Bond James Mendl Margaret Cazell Doris Conrad Carolyn Glass Lucille Gibson Jo Ann Davis Wanda Watson Raymond Gregg Lynette Idge Charles Hart J. D. Gossett Travis Bryan Marilyn Miller Reuben Bond

Oats Survival Outlook From Texas Farmer Williamson

Madisonville reports W. W. Williamson of Bedias estimates oats have a 20 to 1 chance to survive winter. He recalls only three years of frost loss in 50 years, stresses oats for grazing and erosion control, and notes 74 acres will be planted in October as strip crops to protect soil and terraces.

Madisonville W. W. Williamson Bedias H. H. Williamson Texas Extension Service Williamson

Allen Chapel Pastor Found Dead in Auto

Rev. J. G. Gilford pastor of Allen Chapel A M E Methodist church was found dead in his automobile on Highway 21 west of Bryan. An inquest ruled natural causes with a heart attack likely the cause. He had been pastor since last November and is survived by his wife.

J. G. Gilfora Allen Chapel A.M.E. Methodist Church Highway 21 Bryan R. B. Grant Gilford Rev. Gilford

Rooms for Rent Sign From Eagle Printing Co

A 9 by 14 inch rooms for rent sign is available at Eagle Printing Co for a low price. The notice invites property owners to obtain a durable rental sign from the local print shop.

Surveys of Lands In Conservation Plan Near Close

College Station Oct 14 Work measuring compliance with agricultural conservation plans is about one third complete since August. Aerial maps are used in 20 counties speeding accuracy. A farmer challenged the method but a survey showed his 155 acre farm. he had claimed 185 acres. Planning to finish by Oct 20 in Texas. Erosion in Waco area worsened after heavy rains, unlike lands with full Soil Conservation Service erosion control.

College Station So-and-So Agricultural Conservation Texas Waco Moore Soil Conservation Service

Sodded Terrace Outlet Channels Stand Hi Waters

After an 8.01 inch rainfall near Waco, 11,448 feet of sodded terrace outlet channels protected with Bermuda sod remained undamaged by runoff. Frank Moore reports no repairs needed. mechanical channels may require maintenance due to water following cracks.

Waco Soil Conservation Service Frank Moore Bermuda Moore

Community Leap Year Party Highlights Local Youth

The Kings Highway column recalls a leap year party held Thursday night by local youths. Numerous short visits are noted including Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Closs with Tom Closs of Edge, Miss Pearl Bush with Miss Georgia Lys, and Miss Jettie Nash visiting from Houston. Various family visits and travels are listed, with several residents attending or hosting relatives in nearby towns.

E. T. Closs Tom Closs Edge Albert Ray Scasta Wheelock Miss Pearl Bush Georgia Lys Lee Lys Dallas Lela Annie Cross Opa Hardin J. W. Wright Navasota Ila Denmond L. V. Skubal Paul Mikuloe Charlie Novosad Lena Oscar Temple Angline Kopetsky Albina Zikes A. R. Seasta John Milberger Vince Skubal J. L. Hundle Midland Jettie Nash Houston G. A. Nash C. Elliott Normangee C. J. Drew

Garrett Funeral Attended by Family in Amarillo Event

Mrs. Alice Gray Garrett died Friday at Amarillo. Her son John Garrett of Baytown and daughter Mrs. George M. Moen of New York joined the funeral in Dallas before her death. Mrs. G. M. Brandon and her son George Brandon, longtime girlhood friends, attended the service after meeting the funeral party in Dallas.

G. M. Brandon George Brandon Calvert Alice Gray Garrett Amarillo Dallas George M. Moen New York Garrett John Garrett Baytown Brandon

Texans Return From Municipal League Convention

City Manager R. G. Williams and City Commissioner Forrest Jones returned Friday night from the League of Texas Municipalities annual convention at Tyler. Williams was elected first vice president of the League. They report a session with about 160 Texas cities represented.

R. G. Williams Forrest Jones League of Texas Municipalities Tyler Williams League Texas

Eagle Printing Company Offers Quick Card Service

Calling cards may be secured quickly and at moderate cost from the Eagle Printing Company.

Eagle Printing Company

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