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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1934

Page

2

Week-end Visitor Roundup in Bryan Brings Many Travelers

Many residents and relatives visited Bryan over the weekend for football games and social gatherings. Notables include Miss Nita Hall secretarial staffer at A. and M. College and a stream of guests from Houston, Port Arthur, Brenham, Lufkin, San Antonio, Dallas, Fort Worth, and other cities. Attendees joined Aggie-TCU game festivities and returned home Sunday with stories of travels and college connections.

Nita Marie Hall Huntsville Toe Bryant Miss Hall A. and. M. College Harriett. Taylor Little Daughter San Antonio W. EF. Astin Thorne C. H. Austin F. D. Perkins McKinney Tom A. Adams Lillian Adams Anna Kubitza Brenham George A. Adams Messrs Adams Sam Kaplan Adolph Houston J. E. Stanford John Bryan R. M. Searcy Margaret Higgs Waco Baylor University Will S. Higgs Sid Bowington Lufkin Bowington T. C. U.-Aggie George Sims Lila Wilkinson Mrs. Wilkinson, Sr Jess Raysor Denton College Leta Wilkinson M. College James Pipkin Beaumont J. J. Pipkin College Road Harvey Caddis Port Arthur J. G. Minkert Caddis Aggies Ruby Morrow A. and M. College Dallas Mary Morrow Ruby R.S. Webb College Avenue Louise Pipkin Port Arthur City Dwight Hearne J. H. Hearne Pasadena Ranch Austin Frances Jane Branch A. J. Buchanan Malcolm Barron Maudelle Wiley Johnnie Mae Wiley Hilah Mae Hall Charles Ullrich Jane Gillam Fort Worth Kate Hurd H. A. Mueller Wayne Dorothy Ethel Hisan Kenedy Felty Mueller H. A. Mueller, Jr Buddy Hisan

Schells Circus to Visit Bryan for Oct 25 Performances

Schell Brothers Circus brings a two show arrival to Bryan on Thursday October 25 with a Spain pageant led by Miss Dolores Gomez and a four ring program. Featured acts include the Flying Onzells the Conner Family the Henrys Unraths Drisbeck Sisters Miss Mickie Hogan and Miss Vate Lola Hollywoods star company. Captain Kohler Arthur Bun Foirbanks and a clown congress headline a dense display with elephants wild animals and a children friendly menagerie debuting at the venue.

Schell Bros Wild Animal Circus Bryan Schell Brothers Circus Spain Dolores Gomez Flying Onzells Conner Family Henrys Unraths Drisbeck Sisters Equestrienes Mickie Hogan Albert Connely The Wire Vate Lola Hollywood Captain Kohler Arthur Bun Foirbanks Congress of

Injured in Collision Near Hrdlicka’s Store

Oscar Peterson, a Black man, was rushed to Bryan Wilker son Memorial Clinic after injuries from a wagon collision on College road near Hrdlicka's store. He sustained cuts and bruises with X rays taken to check for broken bones.

Oscar Peterson Bryan Wilkerson Memorial Clinic College Road Hrdlicka Strore

Colts Trounced 51 0 by Iola Bulldogs at Forrest Field

Iola Bulldogs dominate Bryan Colts 51 to 0 at Forrest Field. Caudle and McDougal lead Iola with multiple touchdowns and strong defense. Boswell shines as captain in backfield with passing and returns. Bryan struggles on offense as Iola outgains and outscores them.

Stephen F. Austin High School Iola Bulldogs Forrest Field Bulldogs Darby Iola Scanlin Boswell McDougal Colts McDougal Brothers Caudle Cox Dooly C. McDougal Broncos Bronco Syptak Rawls Bond Colt Bryan Broncs Pae Aer Ince Winks

Broncos Plunge Into Fight for District Title

The Stephen F. Austin Bronco grid team sits at 5 in district action after a 14 to 6 win over Jeff Davis Panthers. They face Hempstead, Franklin, and Madisonville in Bryan in three consecutive league games that will decide the district champion.

Hearner Eagles Brenham Caldwell Navasota Bedias Normangee Broncs Hempstead Franklin Madisonville John Bergin Brones Stephen F. Austin Jeff Davis Panthers Houston Broncos Hempstead Bobcats Franklin Lions Bryan Hight

Travis PTA Reports Growth and First Meeting

The Travis Parent-Teacher Association reports 187 members, up 60 from last year, holding its first meeting at the school on Thursday at 3 o'clock. The program included fifth grade演 Columbus the Discoverer, presented by Miss Jewel Stewart, while Supt. S. M. Brown and Col. C. Todd urged support for a proposed tax amendment. Mrs. W. B. Cline spoke on the PTA and the community, with strong turnout and plans for the year. Officers announced: Mrs. P. S. Mangum president. Mrs. D. L. Wilson first vice president. Mrs. M. FE. Davis second vice president. Mrs. J. B. Christian third vice president. Mrs. N. R. Smith secretary. Mrs. Henry Ross treasurer. Mrs. Theo. Mahler publicity chairman. Mrs. H. T. Downard historian.

Travis Parent- Teacher Association Columbus the Discoverer Jewel Stewart S. M. Brown Col. Co. C. Todd W. B. Cline Parent- Teacher Association P. S. Mangum D. L. Wilson M. FE

School Menrural high school program on rural education

A list of talks and leaders outlines problems in expansion, organization, legislation, curriculum, supervision, and cooperation between rural and urban schools. Speakers include John Scott Buffalo high, W R Barron New Baden rural junior high, Julian P Greer Elkhart, W A Stigler, T D Brooks Texas A and M, W L Hughes A and M, J C Schoultze Grapeland, and Dean C H Winkler A and M. L A Woods to address vocational program and a Madisonville church gathering with a musical program.

John Scott Buffalo High School W. R. Barron New Baden Julian P. Greer Elkhart W. A. Stigler State Department of Education T. D. Brooks Texas A. and M. College W. L. Hughes Buffalo Huntsville J. C. Schoultze Grapeland C.H. Winkler A. and Madisonville L. A. Woods

Rural Chamber discusses market improvements and federal aid

The chamber reported 10 homes arriving from Bryan with 16 leases approved and similar numbers pending. They considered enlarging and sanitizing the Farmers Market, with rural rehabilitation program aid offering labor and one third of materials. A committee led by McCullough Haswell and Williams will study the plan. A proposal to seek federal designation for Highway 21 was to be shown to the National Good Roads Association after the San Antonio conference with D K Martin. D L Wilson was tasked to invite the district Texas Business and Professional Women's clubs to Waco for the next convention.

Bryan W. R. McCullough Tyler Haswell R. G. Williams S. M. Brown FE. R. Canady J. F. Casey J. Maniloff W McCullough Daniel Russell James Sullivan C. C. Todd Brazos Varisco E. BE. Yeager

Ross family spends weekend with relatives in Kerens

Mr and Mrs Henry Ross and their children spent the week end visiting relatives at Kerens.

Henry Ross Kerens

Prizes Offered Music Pupils By Teachers' Group

The Texas Music Association offers Dealey contest prizes for piano violin voice male and female. First prize 50 dollars second prize 25 dollars. District contest in Corsicana on Saturday Nov 3. Final in Lubbock Nov 30 1934. Two contestants per class from each district. Eligible students are members of TX Music Teachers Association. Notify N J Whitehurst Huntsville Sixth District.

Texas Music Association Corsicana Lubbock Texas Music Teachers Association Sarasate Gluck G. Schirmer Handel N. J. Whitehurst Huntsville

Officers Named For M E Church Work Thru Year

The First Methodist church elected its 1934 35 officers at the Fourth Quarterly conference presided by Dr Ed R Barcus Huntsville district. The Board of Stewards includes T A Adams Vergne Adams N C Baker Marvin Birdwell Jno W Black Wilson Bradley Jno S S Caldwell EF W Crenshaw Sam Crenshaw R M Dansby H T Downard C C Edge R C Franks W K Gibbs J W James C FE Jenkins FE J Jenkins Jno M Lawrence Jr Dr W H Lawrence Oak McKenzie Mrs Lee J Rountree W S Smith A M Waldrop Grover C White. Junior Stewards include J W Black Jr Martel Dansby J W Hall Jr James W James Jr Norris Johnson Oak McKenzie Jr W A Middleton Grover C White Jr Walter Lee Porter Jr J R Bryant superintendent of church School Jno M Lawrence Jr director of Golden Cross Mrs J B Priddy superintendent of Child Life Jno W Black Jr superintendent of Young People Mrs Theo Mahler superintendent of Adults R C Franks district steward FE R Bryant alternate district steward C E Jenkins recording steward. Preceding the conference Dr Barcus preached on leadership and steward qualities naming intelligence jealousy and piety as requisites. Reports from Mrs Nat Allen Wilson Bradley EB Jenkins KE R Bryant Miss Bettie Syptak and Dr L B Elrod show growth and hope for full obligations by October 31.

First Methodist Church Ed R. Barcus Huntsville T. A. Adams Vergne Adams N. C. Baker Marvin Birdwell Dr. Jno W. Black Wilson Bradley Jno S&s. Caldwell EF. W. .Crenshaw Sam Crenshaw R. M. Dansby H. T. Downard C. C. Edge R. C. Franks W. K. Gibbs J. W. James C. FE. Jenkins J. Jenkins M. Lawrence, Jr W. H. Lawrence Oak McKenzie Lee J. Rountree Smith A. M. Waldrop Grover C. White Nat Allen Woman's Missionary Society EB. J. Jenkins Stewards KE. R. Bryant Bettie Syptak L. B. Elrod

Local Marriage Licenses Issued in Calvert Area

Theodore Kugawa and Imogene Pierce of Calvert received a marriage license from County Clerk Clyde Goen. Also issued were licenses to Leo L. Ruf fino and Rose La Ferrara and to several individuals named as and described as negroes, processed by Jessie Williams Lillie B. Neal and Lacy Terry Millie L. Ladd.

Theodore Kugawa Imogene Pierce Calvert Leo L. Ruffino Rose la Ferrara Clyde Goen Jessie Williams Lillie B. Neal Lacy Terry Millie L. Ladd

Model Pantry Demonstration at Mrs Patterson Home

About 35 attendees watched a peas canning demonstration at the Patterson home as part of a CWA cooking school. The event showcased a model pantry filled with canned vegetables fruits and preserves organized by Mrs Patterson and assisted by Alma Metcalfe.

Alf Patterson Grover White Patterson Alma Metcalfe County Home

Bryan librarian returns from Alabama vacation trip

Miss Willie Rogers, Bryan librarian, arrived home Sunday night from a vacation in Alabama. She toured Montgomery and Greensboro and New Bern, visiting the Capitol of the Confederacy, Jefferson Davis home, and state archives. She noted the guarded Capitol grounds and saw a photo of Senator Jessie Garth.

Willie Rogers Bryan Alabama Montgomery Thelma Greensboro Newburn Miss Rogers Confederacy Jefferson Davis Times of the Confederacy Julia Owen Jessie Garth Cora Garth Capitol

Twenty Five Girl Scouts Entertained At Muscadine Lodge

Twenty five Bryan Girl Scouts from Troop 3 were entertained over the weekend at Muscadine Lodge on Adams ranch about 18 miles from Bryan on the Edge highway. Their leader Miss Hazel Adams hosted the event with help from her mother Mrs George FE Adams.

Bryan Troop 3 Muscadine Lodge Adams Ranch Edge Highway Hazel Adams Miss Adams George FE. Adams Olive Ruth Hensarling Virginia Banks Gene Eudaly Emily Adams Marylinn Miller Dorothea Moreland Bonnie Mary Neeley Margery Brewer Kathleen Mangum Jo Ann Davis Mary Louise Jones Jane Gibbons Ruth Gordon Watts Virginia Faires Dorothy Smith Irene Smith Betty Gene Snyder Janice Fagan Ann Kernodle Billy Jack Wyatt Peggy Dewey Dorothy Newcomb Grace Beth Middleton

Bryan couple stopped by pair on Highway 6

Mr and Mrs C R Elkins of Bryan were halted four miles before Hearne by two men with a car blocked across the road. When Elkins demanded passage a pistol was shown and the man backed off. the couple continued to Bryan unmolested.

Mrs. Eikins Bryan

Annual Creath-Brazos Meeting closes with officers named

The Creath-Brazos Baptist Association held its second day at First Baptist Church Bryan. Reports were read and approved. New officers for the Baptist Training Service and an executive board were elected, with totals showing 45 churches and 200 baptisms, 631 additions, and gifts totaling 9,478.86 dollars. The Woman's Missionary Union also elected officers and adjourned the seventh annual session at 4 p.m.

Creath-Brazos Baptist Association First Baptist Church R. J. Haibrooks Bryan J. J. Pipkin W. H. Andrew R. L. Brown College Station Baptist Training Service H. P. Black George F. Stewart Hempstead Carroll Ray Tola W. D Woman's Missionary Union of Ceath-Brazos Association Ll. N. Yeaper Navasota W. Hi Hendrix A. H. Menifee Madisonville W. Hi. Andrew V. B. Breazeale Creath Brazos Baptist Association

Bryan Has Four Students in 34 At Southwestern

Georgetown reports 63 Southwestern University students for the fall term with diverse origins. A Korea native is listed among 133 Texas towns represented. Beau mont and Taylor tied with eight students. El Campo and Corpus Christi sent six each. Bryan contributes four students: Ethel Ferguson Shirley Johnson Forrest Jones Jr and Mildred McKenzie.

Georgetown Southwestern University Korea Arizona Florida Georgia New Mexico Missouri Texas Houston San Antonio Beaumont and Taylor el Campo Corpus Christi Bryan Ethel Ferguson H. O. Ferguson Shirley Johnson George W. Johnson Forrest Jones, Jr Forrest Jones Mildred McKenzie Oak McKenzie

Business Men's Class of First Baptist Elects New Officers

The Business Men's Bible class of the First Baptist church elected new officers as the group begins its year on October 1. Officers include J. Webb Howell president, C. W. Simmons first vice president, Dr. J. N. Mosely second vice president, Henry Wheeless secretary, J. B. Jackson assistant secretary, Paul Dansby Good Samaritan, Mrs. C. W. Simmons pianist, Tom Sweeney song leader, and N. F. Lockerd assistant song leader. Prof. P. G. Gunter begins his seventh year as teacher. Dr. T. D. Brooke is associate teacher.

First Baptist Church J. Webb Howell C. W. Simmons J. N. Mosely Henry Wheeless J. B. Jackson Paul Dansby Good Samaritan Tom Sweeney N. F. Lockerd P. G. Gunter T. D. Brooke

Jail alleged bootleggers held on liquor sale charge

Ance McGee and Oss Hampton were arrested late Saturday by Chief K. T. Tillis and Constable Horace Reed on a charge of possessing liquor for the purpose of sale. They were later released on bond.

Ance McGee Oss Hampton K. T. Tillis Horace Reed

Doctor’s Second Question on Constipation Prompts Syrup Pepsin Note

An old ad urges readers to use Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a liquid laxative. It claims liquid laxatives reduce harm from harsh pills, promote regulated dosing, and relieve constipation overnight. It cautions parents about strong cathartics for children and promises regularity once symptoms ease.

Dr. Caldwell Mra M.master Peorias Il

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Riddie Jeg Bryan Hospital FE. M. Hood Helen Gregg Seldon Ray Gregg Deniseon R. R. Ellis Mr. Hood Ellis Aline Williams J. T. Lang Willard Girynn Williams Wilburn Harmon Richards Lewis Shirley John Lloyd Bob Kirk Reliance Roberts A. C. Cheshire North Zulch Holland Peters San Angelo Steep Hollow Mr. Peters A. W. Buchanan G. D. Freeman Montgomery Rev. Freeman Martha Carrington Clarkbel Sophronia Carrington Andrew Shelburn Bry Brazos Valley A. M. Hartfield Joe Bond Calvin Risinger W. N. Risinger Albert Payne Joe Operstein Bertie Boggs Floyd Moore A. C. Frame Edge H. C. Seale Benchley John M. Caldwell Birmingham Ala R. C. Fletcher John Caldwell Fletcher Schell Abd Cox T. H. Maxwell Dooly i. Pate Osee T. R. Maxwell H. Darby Ty Lindsey Ak Caudle H. McDougal Q. Merka Sead Tee Eudaly Vitopil Manning Fichholtz McWilliams Rubin Barton Harding Benson Palermo Bush Berry Machos Harrison Bess Raley Rice O. Boswell Wren Trant Isbell Boney Mergason Ref Penberthy Spencer Barron P.T. A. Notes Chamber of Floyd Ohio M.E Model Pantry Bryan Librarian Southwestern First Baptist Baker Ave Travis School
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