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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1927
Page
2
The Bryan Weekly Eagle lists advertising rates for six months at 1.60 and one year at unspecified price. It notes post office entry at Bryan Texas on April 22 1912 and credits Managing Editor LEE J ROUNTREE with AP affiliation.
A committee of judges will decide the championship for growing pecans in Brazos County. Mrs. E J Jenkins grows top quality specimens on East 27th Street in Bryan with fifteen native trees budded by A and M College. Over 50 pounds have been harvested this year with 50 more expected. Other notable growers include Judge W C Davis Mrs F Moore Mrs S C Williams. Brazos County dairying gains noted as Texas warms to the industry and Bryan aimed to become a daily Texas hub. Waco to host Father and Son Week November 6 to 13 emphasizing father son bonding and guidance.
The Bryan telephone company, once privately owned, has been sold. It has delivered splendid service under private ownership and the new owners face a challenge to maintain the high standard. The era of private ownership of public utilities is ending as large corporations buy them nationwide.
The actress, Lita Gray Chaplin, visited President Coolidge at the White House yesterday and remarked that Cal is pretty nice. The article also notes Coolidge may not run again, prompting many Republicans to consider their options.
A civic brief extols paying tribute while living with flowers. Texas singer Flaine Arnold, 16, won the Sembrich scholarship under Mme. Sembrich, prompting praise for living recognition. Philip Coghlan, 95, longtime printer, earned an Educational Graphic Society medal for a life of service. the piece argues against early retirement and in favor of ongoing usefulness.
Advocates push for a market center in Bryan and nearby towns. They urge farmers to diversify crops and note the lack of selling space when bringing products to town. The facility would benefit producers and consumers alike, including housewives seeking convenience.
The Census Bureau reports that in 1925 each industrial worker produced goods worth 7479 dollars, totaling 62706000 dollars. The data is used to suggest agriculture was the least prosperous of all gainful occupations.
A Detroit dispatch reports Henry Ford has approved his new car though not yet for production. The piece notes the public should be in the right mood to debate the upcoming presidential election.
The Cameron Chamber of Commerce has formed a committee to petition the county commissioners for the erection of public rest rooms for citizens. A similar appeal is urged for Bryan.
The piece notes a shift in consumer behavior with Americans buying by style, car dealers restricted from showing engines unless requested, and a gendered interest in fashion influencing purchase choices. It highlights broad social emphasis on appearance and evolving shopping practices without detailing specific events or figures.
The chief function of passenger trains these days is to carry the student bodies of our institutions of higher learning to football games each week end.
Charles A. Levine states his transatlantic flight to Europe and over the continent cost him 125000 dollars but leaves him happy to be alive. He expresses relief and satisfaction despite the large expense.
California endures unusual heat while Florida faces record October cold. Texas reports mild temperatures in Bryan with comfortable conditions.
With gas secured the next step is to secure good roads and there is practically no opposition to a bond issue. Local support appears strong as residents show awareness and readiness to act.
A man named Morrow has been chosen to be ambassador to Mexico. If he lives up to his name, he should fit in well in Mexico.
The Bryan Telephone Company, a rare independent exchange in a 8000 population city, is sold to Southwest Telephone Company of Little Rock. The change takes effect December 1 with no staff changes. Owner J Webb Howell and manager Ed Sims praise loyal patrons while noting the buyers’ rapid Texas expansion and imminent move of headquarters. Howell plans to remain in Bryan.
At the L. S. Ross Chapter meeting Mrs. J. B. Stevenson hosted a fall friendly gathering. The chapter outlined a busy year including setting up a Confederate museum in Bryan, displaying hero portraits in schools, expanding the A. and M. scholarship fund, and plans for Lee and Jackson Day and Decoration Day observances.
Grovers Good state Y M C A secretary with M L Cashion organized a Hi Y club at Bryan high school. He planned meetings today and Tuesday to discuss Y organization with officials and inspire boys to constructive recreation and moral training. He cited 105 000 Hi Y boys nationally and praised clubs for improving conduct and character in schools.
The Fort Worth Star Telegram Sunday showed a Bryan businessman and a Bryan girl in photographs. W. S. Howell appeared as an ardent Aggie supporter tied to the Fort Worth football game while Miss Onah Astin was pictured as a bride-to-be in society coverage.
Mrs Maggie W Barry of College Station will address the Texas Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teacher Associations in Houston from November 13 to 17. Her topic is The Challenge to the Home. She is a noted child psychologist with international renown.
The Golden Rule Poultry Farm of Bryan owned by W. J. Boriskie ranks second in highest contest individuals and third in Barred Plymouth Rocks contest in the National Egg Laying Contest conducted by A. and M. College. L. C. Beall of Vashon, Washington, leads the highest contest individuals by a single egg, ahead of a hen from the Golden Rule farm.
Cotton weighed in Bryan warehouses up to Saturday night totals show Farmer's Union 7 594 bales Parker's 5 160 Eden's Gin 1 152 rounded and 37 square bales 6138 making a total 13 367 bales
The Bryan Delphian Chapter met Friday at the Carnegie library with Mrs. W. S. Howell guiding the program on The Early History of Music. Text reports covered Early Church Music Origin of the Liturgy Plain Song Musical Notation Counterpoint Medieval Music and more with a critic’s report and musical selections.
Allen Academy and Terrell Military Academy will meet in Bryan Friday at 3:30 p.m. at Allen Field to decide the academy pennant. A Bryan Huntsville high school game may follow Saturday afternoon at Allen Field.
The Howell Lumber Company Fair will be held in Bryan on Saturday October 29, announced by W S Howell. Prizes attract interest nationwide with prize hogs from the Dallas Fair to be exhibited. judging by experts from A and M College. Entries must be brought in Friday. Indications point to a large crowd.
Calvert High faced Bryan High in a clear win for Bryan as Bryan scored 37 to 0. Bryan’s K C Thomas returned a kickoff for 25 yards and Finis Walker guided a decisive Bryan offense with four rushing touchdowns. Williams Thomas Mallard Martin Lane Burrows and Agent were noted for their contributions.
Rev. M. L. Hollis and his wife and two children arrived in Bryan from Vernon Alabama to lead the Free Baptist church. The family stays with Mr. and Mrs. James Edge on West 26th Street while church members are met. Hollis has eight years of preaching and editing experience with evangelistic work across several southern states.
Weather report from A and M College shows regular summer conditions in Bryan. Daily highs ranged from 83 to 91 degrees with nightly lows from 53 to 59. No rainfall recorded during the week.
The Christian Endeavor of the Houston District will meet in Bryan on Sunday October 30 at the Free Baptist church. Delegates from Houston Galveston Huntsville Bryan and Normangee will attend with the hostess church arranging. Officers are Walter Holmes president Mrs Harry S Edge vice president and Eric Fletcher secretary. Further announcements will be made through the Eagle later in the week.
Samuel E. Gideon a Bryan native and former A and M College architecture lecturer earns national attention for landscapes and coast scenes. His works include Laguna Beach and Emerald Cove and won Nashville water color prize while exhibited in Charleston and Austin.
J M Gregg of Charlotte North Carolina secretary treasurer of the Southern Cotton Manufacturing Association visits Bryan at the Lichte home. He attended the Texas Textile Association meeting in Waco and toured the Cotton Palace. He is en route to the Southern Cotton Manufacturing Association semi annual meeting in Birmingham.
Invitations issued for the marriage of Onah Astin to Seth William Barwise in Fort Worth at the First Presbyterian church on November 10 at eight o clock. Reception to follow at 3213 College Avenue at 8 30 that evening.
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