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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1936
Page
2
Allen Military Academy defeated Clifton Junior College 25 to 6 at Allen Field as Ramblers used a strong passing attack and timely runs. Merka and Woods connected on key plays while Clifton struggled to stop the Ramblers late in the game.
Engle Printing Company advertises speed and affordability for calling cards. The notice promises rapid production with reasonable pricing to meet customer needs.
The Colts, led by Coach Bill Carmichael, defeated the John Reagan B squad of Houston 13-7 after a Monday night barbecue at the American Legion home. The win followed a prior 7-0 deficit, with Carmichael jokingly ignoring training rules as players celebrated with food and cake.
Quaker Oats launches a 26 week advertising drive beginning October 30 in Brazos County through the Bryan Daily Eagle. The campaign, supported by local dealers and grocers, will list all Brazos County Quaker Oats sellers in the first ad and offer youngsters a Trick Book for trading trademarks. Dealers will also feature Quaker Oats in future ads.
Residents met Friday at Smetana School for the second community fair planning meeting. The event will be held October 23 at 6 o clock at the school. Bryan business houses announced donations for prizes.
In a drizzle soaked district opener Bryan's Broncos beat the Waxahachie Indians 6 to 0. Pete Scanlin returned a 67 yard kickoff play for the game's lone score as the two teams battled through turnovers penalties and a punt heavy second half.
Bryan eked out a first down edge 7 to 6 as the Broncos finished with a 243 to 115 rushing lead over Waxahachie. Ahrones completed 3 of 14 passes for 32 yards while Waxahachie went 1 of 5 for 10. Bryan punted six times for a 38-yard average and Waxahachie nine for 28. Penalties favored Bryan 60 yards to 25.
Texas A and M and the University of Arkansas Razorbacks prepare for a grid clash at Kyle Field as the Aggies seek a final home game win. Mud hindered Texas A and M against Baylor while Arkansas fed on passes before losing to LSU.
The Texas Forest Service partners with Conroe Chamber of Commerce to offer a one day forestry school for timberland owners from Montgomery and neighboring counties. The event on October 28 will be held on the 1634 acre state forest six miles south of Conroe with a barbecue lunch and demonstrations on managing land for pulpwood and other forest products.
E. W. Henry a Bryan barber reported the theft of his Ford sedan Monday night from Highway 21 where he had parked to attend the circus. He said the car was locked with the key in his pocket yet someone unlocked a door and started the engine.
Walter J Coulter and Coulter Hoppess joined Bryan residents in Waco to watch the Aggie Bear football game. Baylor alumni Hoppess will attend homecoming. Several families and visitors from Bryan, Port Arthur, Marlin and other towns traveled to Waco and Dallas for centennial events and football viewing.
Rev and Mrs R L Brown and a large group of A M students depart for Austin to attend the Baptist Student Union convention at the University Baptist church. Myrtle Robinson will perform marimba on the program and several students accompany, with Brown returning Sunday to lead Sunday services at the College Station church.
J. W. Sharp of Austin, editor of the Wild Life Federation paper and secretary of the State Wild Life Federation, spoke at a Brazos County game association barbecue by the Navasota river. Sam Cavitt, R. M. Dansby, and Pierce Yeager organized the event. attendees then joined a fox race after the meal.
Tommie Jefferson and Nannie B. Parm. obtain marriage licenses as listed in the city records. The filing confirms their intent to wed and allows them to proceed with the ceremony under local legal requirements.
Local prep notes detail Bryan Bronco invasion of Waco Stadium to face the Waco Tigers Friday night and a schedule of other Brazos County football attractions. Two Bryan night games feature the Ramblers versus Southwest Teachers College freshmen, and the Bryan Colts prepare for a pivotal John Reagan B showdown.
The Bryan Colts came from behind to beat Consolidated High School 19 to 4 on Forrest Field Thursday. Fickey Pateanella and Gossett sparked the late rally as Consolidated hit back with a late first half score after Bryan blocked a punt near the one yard line.
Fickey breaks middle for 25 yards to set up a touchdown and Patranella adds 25 yard run after a fake through center. Gossett seals the win with a 45 yard interception return and Ben Patranella adds the extra point. Starting lineups listed for Consolidated and Bryan squads with multiple substitutes.
Bryan Lions Club held a noon meeting with 8. M. Brown presiding and Dr. W. H. Andrew presenting classification talks. R. I. Bray P. W. Bruner and J. D. Benson organized the program. Brown promoted a teacher retirement amendment and urged a strong Brazos county vote. Kenneth Williams sang two solos with Mrs. Roy Danforth. Mike Barron won the attendance prize. E. R. Bryant to supply next prize. Guests included Dr. S. B. Slaughter and Chas. Myers, both former Lions.
Repairs on water pipes in a hotel were postponed after plumber Dick Woods spotted and chased a rattlesnake from a floor hole. He heard the warning when he crept through a rear hole and struck a match to reveal the snake retreating in one direction as he moved away.
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