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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1927

Page

6

Allen Academy Seeks fifth football win over Austin Dummies

Allen Academy aims for a fifth straight victory when it hosts the State Institute for the Deaf and Dumb from Austin. Coach Pony Wilson leads a fast-developing squad, with Ted Spencer the scoring back and a deep backfield. The line, key to success, features Captain Bruce Dillenback and Bill Merka among others as preparations focus on a nearly unbeatable defense.

Allen Academy State Institute For the Deaf and Dumb Austin Seyals Pony Wilson C. E. Devinney H. B. Slaughter Wilson Yost Ted Spencer Gilmer Spencer Academy Pat Wallace J. Webb Stollenwerck Hillsboro George Phelps Lorena Sub Pyland San Marcos W. J. Wager Athens Pony Allen Calvert Ray Watts Mineola Buddie Ellis Beaumont Coppedge Lone Oak Blanchette Bruce Dillenback Goose Creek Jimmie Dunn Bryan Hamilton Cook Crockett Clark Bill Merka Frank Johnson Vivian Staples Manning Houston Bud McLeod Alen Academy Terrell Military School of Dallas Waco High School Waco College Station Rice San Marcos Baptist Academy

Grimes County Seizes Bootleggers in Major Raid

Sheriff R. M. Hudson and deputies conducted a large raid Monday night aimed at bootleggers. The operation described as Grimes county's biggest, recovering quantities of illicit liquor and apprehending suspects. Authorities vow continued pressure as investigations proceed.

R. M. Hudson Grimes County

Prisoners arraigned in Anderson on preliminary hearing day

Navasota Examiner reports raids at Plantersville and near Anderson. Prisoners, including negroes whites and Mexicans, filled the Navasota jail and were moved to Anderson for boarding after midnight and early morning.

Anderson Plantersville Navasota Navasota Examiner

A and M Cadets to Travel to Fort Worth for Big Game

More than 2400 students will join the cadet corps trip to Fort Worth on October 22 to see the Texas Aggies face Texas Christian University. President Walton Lt Col Nelson and many faculty will accompany. four Southern Pacific special trains will move cadets and others with group rates. a downtown parade is planned around 11:30.

College Station A. and M. College Fort Worth Texas Aggies Horned Frogs Texas Christian University T. O. Walton Charles J. Nelson Bryan Southern Pacific

Kinne Gilpin Wedding Held At Free Baptist Church

Miss Lillie Belle Gilpin and Norman T. Kinne wed at 5 p m Saturday in the Free Baptist church with Rev C B Thompson officiating. Pink chrysanthemums and ferns adorned the church as relatives and close friends witnessed the ceremony. The bride, daughter of L P Gilpin of Kurien, works in the Extension Service at A and M College, while the groom, son of Martin and Mrs Kinne of Alto, has lived in Bryan while employed at Lawrence Motor Company. They will reside at the Jenkins cottage on East 27th Street after honeymooning through Oct 22, then visit San Antonio and Brownwood.

Free Baptist Church Lillie Belle Gilpin Norman T. Kinne C. B. Thompson Columbus Bullock L. P. Gilpin Kurien A. and M. College Martin Kinne Alto Texas Bryan Lawrence Motor Company San Antonio Brownwood

Texas school buildings valued at over one hundred million

In 1925 26 the State of Texas owned eleven thousand six hundred ninety seven school buildings valued at 108 327 862 dollars.

State of Texas

Powers and family visit Bryan kin. local obit noted

Mrs. C P Powers and her son William visited Edgar Bullock and family in Bryan last week. M P Mims had his tonsils removed and is recovering well. Mrs. T P Hall died October 10 after years of ill health, survived by husband and several children. Various local families attended church and visited neighbors in Steep Hollow and nearby communities.

Steep Hollow C. P. Powers William Bryan Katie Charlie Marion Hartsfield Brittian Risinger Reliance Frank Barnes Charlie Jones Thelma and Douglas Harvey Barnes Joe Barnett Mr. Jones W. M. Garner

Millican Baptist ladies thank donors for church fund drive

Oct 19 Millican notes a Baptist women’s meeting at 3:30 pm to tally finances toward final payment for their church. They thank Bryan donors and Navassa slogan backer for support and praise the new paint and church privileges, hoping all helpers see the impact of their aid.

Millican Baptist Navasota

Reading Club Presents China Focused Program and Elections

The Reading Club held a themed meeting on China with Mrs. L. O. Wilkerson leading. Mrs. RK. E. Smith spoke on China’s past and present, followed by discussions on religion and politics, a native costume presentation, a love song, and Chinese tea. Six new members were elected: Mrs. Guy Harris, Mrs. C. B. Godby, Mrs. Delay, Mrs. Ray Jones, Mrs. Jack Sandifer, and Mrs. Mit Dansby.

China Reading Club L. O. Wilkerson E. W. Bullock Rodaline Smith Helen Miller

Frog Plays Are Being Tested By Aggies This Week

COLLEGE STATION TEXAS OCT 19 T C U formations will engage the earnest attention of the Texas Aggies this week in preparation for the clash at Fort Worth Saturday Oct 22 One of the freshman grid squads has drilled on the Horned Frogs plays for two weeks and Bible expects to pit the varsity team against the freshmen in scrimmages to perfect the Farmers defensive game for the coming week end battle The Aggie backs despite the overwhelming score piled up before the end of the game experienced some difficulty in holding one of the ball during the first half of the game with Arkansas hero Ts.

College Station Texas Aggies Fort Worth Horned Frogs Bible Aggie Arkansas T. C. U. Conover Sewanee Burgess Aggies Frogs Washam A. and M. Cadet Corps

Aggies face T C U with injuries and new backs ready

The Aggies prepare for the Texas Christian game amid injuries to Conover and Burgess. Bible rotates new backs Mills Varnell Ish and Dorsey while Davis adds depth. The Horned Frogs visit Fort Worth in a storied rivalry that could yield a standout gridiron showdown for fans and the cadet corps travels with the team.

L. L. Bradbury Dies in Franklin at 70

L L Bradbury prom inent Robertson county treasurer died at his daughter Mrs A H Poetter in Franklin after a long illness. Funeral held at Baptist church in Franklin with Rev J L Wallace officiating. He is survived by three sons and three daughters including Mrs Hendrix Conway of Bryan and Mrs A H Poetter. He formerly visited Bryan many times.

Bryan Ihe L. L. Bradbury Franklin Bounty Robertson County A. H. Poetter Baptist Church J. L. Wallace Franklin Cemetery Mec-Culloch-Dansby Co Bradbury L. M. Bradbury A. M. Bradbury Waco C. W. Bradbury Cameron J. H. Conway Constance Bradbury Frank Mr. Bradbury Hendrix Conway

Petit Jury Named for Brazos County Sixth Week Court

The Brazos county court lists the petit jurors for the sixth week starting Monday October 24. Names include Joe Vance Jno W Payne R R Newcomb Walter Armstrong J F Lavinder Byron Alphin M B Easters J N Wade C R Presnal J W Beard Adolph Reymond and others.

Brazos County Court Joe Vance Jno W. Payne R. R. Newcomb Walter Armstrong J. F. Lavinder Byron Alphin M. B. Easters J. N. Wade C. R. Presnal J. W. Beard Adolph Reymond R. B. Grant Guy Harris J. M. Kincannon Robi. Lang Ed McC

Davis Durham Ormes Wimberly And Williamson Speakers

The Business Men's Bible Class of First Baptist held its annual banquet on Tuesday at 7:30 pm on the Wallace building’s second floor with the Friendship Bible Class serving a three course meal. Speakers included Judge W. C. Davis H. L. Durham G. W. Orms Bill E. Wimberly and H. H. Williamson among others. The event featured Hallowe'en decorations, music, readings, and remarks on church support and missionary work.

First Baptist Church Wallace Friendship Bible Hallowe’en R. E. Day the Church Bill E. Wimberly Roy Ss. Holloman College Avenue Church Mildred Salley Kathleen Cason Katherine Higgs Mattie Sue Waite W. C. Davis H. L. Durham Bryan G. W. Orms H. H. Williamson H. P. Smith

Stewardship and Brotherhood Emphasized by Carl Markley

Carl Markley of Silsbee urged Wesley Brotherhood members to strengthen lay leadership at the Methodist church. He called for a pastor cabinet drawn from department heads, emphasized personal evangelism, and criticized stagnant church membership growth while praising brotherhood fellowship.

Carl Markley The Brotherhood Wesley Brotherhood of the Methodist Church Silsbee Markley Wesley Organization

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