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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1924
Page
8
The Brazos County Boys and Girls Club Department highlights improvements on farms led by County Commissioner John M. Moore. It notes culling guidance for September and October, reports on extension demonstrations, and praises community efforts in terracing and poultry profitability.
An advertisement claims terbine relieves torpid liver and constipation quickly. It asserts the first dose purifies bile and impurities, then imparts exhilaration and buoyant spirits, offered by M. H. James Drug Co. both stores.
J H Poth of Poth Texas will register at Texas A and M Tuesday boosting Aggie track hopes. Last season he dominated the Southwest Conference in 100 and 220 yard dashes and set a conference mark in the century with 9.4 or 9.5 seconds in dual meets and the conference meet. His return ends Coach Andersons doubts over successors in sprints and broad jump.
Dallas report says changes forecast in Texas Knights of the Ku Klux Klan include W A Childers slated to succeed FE Marvin as grand dragon, with Marvin to retire and retain membership and direct the insurance department. Oak Cliff Klan planned led by Judge P D Crawford amid broader decentralization abolishing provincial offices.
A. M. Waldrop returned from Dallas where he attended the Texas Retail Clothiers Association executive board meeting. Arrangements were completed for the association's annual meeting to be held in Dallas on May 4 5 and 6. Waldrop, a past president, remains a directing force of the organization.
About 75 boys gathered in Bryan for initial scout training Sunday across five meetings led by as many scoutmasters. Enrollment blanks were handed out for parental signature and return. Jno H Hood noted two old troops stay intact with minor changes as new troops form at Knights of Columbus Hall West Side School Chambers Commerce scout home and Methodist church.
Funeral for Vernon Harris of near Benchley follows illness leading to burial in Peyton cemetery. Community notes recount visits, moves, and local gatherings including residents from Benchley, Sutton, Wheelock, and Cameron with several families planning relocations to Hubbard City and Taylor.
A Bryan area performance of The Lesson of Friendship portrayed Damon and Pythias as the Knights of Pythias ideal. Local and Houston talent acted and directed, with E L Baker and John T Bonner introducing Armistice Day events.
About 75 B Y P U members attended the Cottonwood meeting on Sunday night. An invitation was extended for Cottonwood to visit Edge B Y P U. The second annual fair on October 8 drew crowds, with basketball games pitting Edge and Wheelock teams and a speech by Judge W C Davis and Dr W B Bizzell of A and M College. Tra Rumfield, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Rumfield, is hospitalized in Bryan for appendicitis.
Steep Hollow reports a large Methodist meeting attendance at Edge church on Sunday. M and Mrs Elbert Moore and family attended services, with Miss Mattie Moore visiting Miss Jewell Mathis of Bryan over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Foster spent the weekend at Cross with Mr and Mrs Enoch Hopkins. 8B G Bond of Prospect visited his son Joe Bond.
State Fire Marshal C. S. Eichelberger, Austin, praises Bryan as in best condition seen on tour. He tours with City Fire Inspector J. Z. Ramsey checking Bryan’s fire rating and urging citizen cooperation to reduce fire hazards.
County Superintendent D J Mc Donald returned from Austin after meeting with State School Superintendent Marrs and the attorney general about Brazos county school bonds. The Mudville bonds, bearing 5 percent interest, are not salable. The state could provide funds in about three months to aid construction of the consolidated district. The Mudville school nears completion with roof, siding, floors, and partitions. Discussion on Smetana bonds showed no remedy to reduce interest by partial principal payment.
All persons interested in Bright Light Cemetery are asked to meet there on Saturday morning October 18 to work all day. Bring lunches. Committer.
Sufferers from piles are urged to visit a druggist for Moava Suppositories. The ad promises immediate relief as the product soothes and heals ulcers by direct contact, with many cases seeing improvement in two days. James Drug Co. distributes the remedy and accepts mail orders.
A large crowd gathered at Steele's Store for the Brazos county fair last Friday. Free noon dinner and a 50.75 dollar cake auction highlight the event while a lengthy exhibits list credits numerous local residents for top prizes in cotton, fruits, vegetables, canning, pastry, sewing, and crafts across multiple departments.
A list of marriage licenses issued since the last week’s publication by County Clerk A. S. McSwan records couples including Aguirre Garcia Campagna Vicarrotta Eddson Taylor Varisco Scardino Williams Davis and others. An auto party from Norte Zuich was observed in town today.
Dorothy Carey a colored teacher at Owen's Chapel school reported to County Superintendent D J McDonald that three late boys were punished, one boy named Colford threatened with a gun after loadings shells were found. The teacher and pupils fled the building and sought protection from Constable H T Whee less, fearing for safety.
Reliance church, organized 1875 with 205 members, held Sunday services led by Rev. Bracewell. A pastor may be called next Sunday. Local visitors included families from College and Steep Hollow. Girls club plans pillowcase work and a boys club to pursue county and state prizes next year. Tal Tobias sold his Kurten farm and moves to Robstown with his family following by auto.
Golf players increase in Bryan as fall weather attracts crowds to the Country Club links. The growing interest signals a broader enthusiasm for the game among residents and visitors alike.
The panel for venire service next week before Judge W C Davis is listed. It includes Walter Lawless Ed Schram J G Shows J M Kincannon W M Mosley W M Sparks J A Rychlik W D Lawrence R L Wilson H M Bond W H Benbow E T Benbow Parker Carroll J H Ralls R H Newton Tom Wilson G S Parker Jr H T Downard Jr J J Holik K Kelly A W Stevener E B Holland W C Raines B F Lloyd Sam Todd W K Gibbs J A Gandy A D Graham A M Hartsfield C R L Jones J R Fain D L Wendington J L Sample R V Cole Roy Walker N L McCullough.
The Brazos County Association met with the Kurten Free Baptist church October 9-12, 1924. A helpful program, evangelistic sermons, and reports from member churches showed steady growth and denominational interest. The Kurten church hosted 90 delegates and visitors. one member was added and another baptized on Sunday.
Warns World War veterans with tuberculosis or neuro psychiatric disability to apply for compensation and hospital care before January 1, 1925. The act presumes service origin if diseases appear before that date, with proof required after. Red Cross pushes local Brazos County representative Mrs. Albert Buchanan to spread the notice.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Adams and Mr. and Mrs. J Q Adams with Miss Alice Adams of North Zulch were seen in town on business today.
An article touts Borozone as a breakthrough treatment available in liquid and powder forms. It claims Lia combination therapy purifies and heals wounds rapidly, asserting extraordinary speed beyond ordinary remedies under herbal or windered influences.
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