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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1936

Page

5

Campaign Coin Sale Proceeds Reported in Robertson County

Mrs H J Alexander of Robertson County reports the sale of Roosevelt Garner half dollar coins totaling 100. The funds were sent to the National Democratic Finance campaign committee. Also notes precinct chairs aiding in the sale and local campaign events in Hearne Calvert and Franklin.

Hearne J Alexander Woman’s Division Democratic Party Robertson County Reagan McCrary Calvert Miller Bradberry Pranklins R. M. Duffey National Democratic Finance Campaign Committee

Drunken driving charges after Texas crash in Hearne

Two white men were arrested for drunken driving after colliding with a parked car on Magnolia Street near the Cornforth home in Hearne. One suspect was released. the other was turned over to county officials for prosecution. A separate local report notes Rotary speaker County Attorney John R. Grace urging jury service.

Rotary Club Hears CO Grace Hearne John R. Grace Robertson County Hearne Rotary Club Methodist Church Grace J. W. Black Bryan

Hearne Hi Eagles crush Madisonville 58 to 0 for sixth straight win

The Hearne High Eagles defeated Madisonville 58 to 0 for their third district victory. Hearne remains undefeated in six games this season and has outscored opponents 222 to 0. The fast start produced a quick touchdown.

Hearne Hearne High Eagles Madisonville Mustangs Eagles Mustangs

Eagles Set for Normangee Clash at Homecoming

Hearne Eagles prepare for Friday’s game against Normangee Panthers in Normangee after a practice week. Only injury listed is Glenn Harris with a leg issue from the Madisonville match. TheHearne line, led by Brock and Summerlin, shows strong blocking and tackling as Sanders, English, and Blackstone anchor the unit.

Eagles Mustang Lock Underwood Demetre Palmos Palmos Eagle Fleetwood Hetzler Hughes Beasley Fats Sanders Heyser Evans Texas Pyle Trinity U Hearne Hearne Eagles Normangee Panthers Normangee Madisonville Glenn Harris Brock and Summerlin Sanders Engish Billy Blackstone Pistol Stubbs Duke Beasley

Hearne Fire Posters Award Prizes for Pupils

Hearne city officials awarded cash prizes for grade school fire prevention posters. Jo Beth Carson won first prize earning 1.50 dollars, with Esther Marie Henry taking second and 1 dollar. In other notes, Evelyn Dunavant visited Hearne, and multiple residents traveled to Galveston Fort Worth San Saba Dallas and Houston for various visits and stays.

Hearne Jo Beth Carson Esther Marie Henry

Three Are Killed In Traffic Crash Near Madisonville

Three young people from prominent local families died early Sunday when their car struck a parked truck two miles north of Leona on highway 75. Three others were injured, one gravely. Donald Clapp 22 Elisha Clapp 24 Cleon Elliott 24 Hattie Roark 24 were named among the dead. injured include James Young 24 Bonnie Gibson 19 and Frances Ferguson 17. The group was en route to a Centerville dance. Clapp was driving.

Madisonville Get Donald Clapp Mews Elisha Clapp Midway Cleon Elliott Mel W. Elliott Hattie Roark Cleveland James Young Bonnie Gibson Joe Gibson Madison County Frances Ferguson Leona Centerville

Woman Known in Bryan Loses Mother Saturday

Mrs. R. W. Moreland spent last week in Shreveport Louisiana at the bedside of Mrs. Florence Williams mother of Mrs. M. H. Cullum whose many friends here will regret to know of her passing Saturday night Mrs. Moreland was accompanied by Mrs. J. M. Sanders who visited her cousin Mrs. Josie Wilcox during her stay in Shreveport

Bryan R. W. Moreland Shreveport Florence Williams M. H. Cullum J. MclIntosh J. F. Criswell Calvert Criswell A. & M. College MelIntosh Bess Production Credit Association J. Earl Porter Dean Harris Fred Childs Caldwell Frank Havel St. Joseph’s Hospital Josephine Brawnsky Ruth Thurmond Baylor University Baylor-Aggie G. R. Branch Frances Branch Nita Branch Teague W. L. Sawyer Mary Sue Taylor Verna Stewart Ottie Kelley Harvey J. M. Ferguson W. A Mary Lavender Birdsong Stillwater Okla EF. Hall J. F. Lavender Kurten Opersteny St. Joseph's Hospital L. J. Bolmanski Eugene Wade Wellborn Egg June Dashoff Margaret Walker Texas University Mills P. Walker Ann Brewer Fort Worth Austin Frank ‘Jeale Mabel Zimmerman Washington Reuben Berger 23Rd Street Barron Addition Charles H. Edge Houston Burt Winston Winston P. V. Ewing R. B. Ewing Chicago C. L. Benson Ewing Robertson County Texas Florida Jesse Jackson Baconton Jane Elliott E. B. Elliott Dallas Jackson Waco H. B. Houston G. C. Thompson Madisonville Earl Tatum Freeport I. E. Warren W. A. Lawless Wilkerson Memorial Clinic Jess L. Bullard San Antonio K. W. Bullard J. R. Bullard Ione Bullard Brazos Valley Rawlins Colquitt George M. Brandon Texas Rice Rawlins F. Luckenbach Angela Minard Louise H. Smith R. L Jack) Warner Galveston Claude Abner Searcy Miller Bill Miller Wilkeeson Memorial Clinic C. A. Serey Harold Dreyfus Donald Sherwood Bart New Orleans la Salle Hotel Mr. Dreyfus K. Wolens

Folks Mainly About Folks In Mondays Bryan Notes

J Webb Howell is in Houston on business. Several Caldwell and Bryan residents visit relatives, attend events, or relocate. hospital and clinic notes include Frank Havel and Miss Lucile Opersteny. New homes and local construction progress on east 34th street.

Wintry Week Temps and Rainfall Reported

The latter part of last week saw rainfall totaling 2.8 inches with temperatures peaking at 88 degrees on Monday and dipping to 49 degrees on Thursday and Friday. Daily highs and lows ranged from 88 to 49, with multiple days in the 60s and low 60s. Mr and Mrs R E Watkins of Houston visited their son Roy E Watkins at A and M College in Bryan.

R. E. Watkins Houston Bryan Roy E. Watkins A. & M. College

Tucker to Speak Before Wildlife Meet at College

William J. Tucker executive secretary of the Texas Game Fish and Oyster Commission will address the joint Natural History Society and College Wildlife Conference on October 28 at 7 30 p m in the Animal Industries Building campus. He will discuss conservation of wildlife as a land use problem in Texas and participate in an informal discussion afterward.

Natural History Society Texas Cooperative Wildlife Service William J. Tucker Texas Game, Fish and Oyster Commission Austin College Wildlife Conference Animal Husbandry Animal Industries Tucker Texas American Wildlife Federation Washington, D. C International Associaton

Democratic Appeal Urges Texas Support for Roosevelt Garner

Brazos county Democrats urge fast contributions to fund party work and anti Franklin D Roosevelt opposition. They praise Roosevelt and Garner, highlight Texas influence, and call voters to support Roosevelt Garner in the November 3 election. Signatories include W S Davis W S Barron F L Henderson W S Higgs.

Texas John N. Garner Franklin D. Roosevelt Brazos County Roosevelt Garner W.S. Davis W.S. Barron F. L. Henderson W. S. Higgs County Democratic Executive

Legion Auxiliary Member Drive Nears Conclusion on Nov 11

The American Legion Auxiliary Earl Graham Unit 159 led by Mrs. Charles Ramsey aims to reach 100 members by a November 11 close. Bryan unit has 81 paid members. Junior Auxiliary dues reduced to fifty cents. Junior members urged to join. parade attendees include Miss Anna Carolyn Falgeau, youngest member.

American Legion Auxiliary Earl Graham Charles Ramsey Ann Benton Bryan Auxiliary Ramsey Jack Johnson

Conroe Plans Oct 31 Street Dance for New Court House

Conroe will stage a large celebration ending with a street dance on October 31 to mark the opening of the new $350,000 courthouse and the downtown section of the $375,000 street paving program. John G. Lowrey and son John Jr of Cross were in Bryan today on a business trip.

Conroe John G. Lowrey John, Jr Cross Bryan

Travis PTA Opens Year With Program and Plans

The Travis Parent-Teacher Association held its first meeting of the year in the school auditorium with strong mother representation. Miss Annie Dearing led a sixth grade playlet "Uncle Sam's Council" and Miss Wesa Weddington, Stephen F. Austin High principal, spoke on "A Principal Looks at Parents." The group voted to buy rhythm band equipment for 10, subscribe to the school library for 16.10, and consider purchasing a piano for the gym. They also addressed a price increase in film ratings shared by Travis Bowie and Consolidated schools and planned funding to cover it.

Travis Parent-Teacher Association Annie Dearing Sam Wesa Weddington Stephen F. Austin High School Travis Bowie Consolidated

Farmers Market to Open November with Expanded Exhibits

The board announced the Farmers Market opens November 4 with a larger livestock exhibit and brighter free parking. Plans include selling club calves next spring to help boys earn good calf prices, a Dec 10 Livestock Pavilion dedication, and a Nov 12 club boys day at the Texas Centennial with railroads offering low rates. Directors urged attendance to boost county interest and support local beef cattle raising.

Bryan Cc. L. Beason Benson D. W. Williams College Tex Moffett Texas House John S. Caldwell Bryan Country Club George A. Adams T. D. Brooks S. M. Brown J. S. Caldwell E. R. Canady J. F. Casey George G. Chance J. H. Conway J. M. Ferguson J. Webb Howell Jno Lee J. Rountree Daniel Russell R. G. Williams E. E. Yeager

Bedias Man Elected President of Creath-Brazos Board

W F Atkinson of Bedias was elected president of the Creath Brazos executive board at an organizing meeting in Navasota Friday morning for the coming year. J T Luper of Richardson named secretary. W H Andrew directed foreign speaking work and J T Luper led general committee duties. H C Hooter Finance. W B Breazeale chaired. Vietos Gonzales named missionary to Mexican people. Next workers conference set for North Zulch on Nov 18. Bryan delegates included W B Breazeale, W H Andrew, Victor Gonzales, and R L Brown of College Station.

W. F. Atkinson Bedias Creath- Brazos Navasota J. T. Luper Richardson W. H. Andrew H. C. Hooter W. B. Breazeale C. Hooter

Will Mail Checks To 88 000 Texans Total 1 500 000

Austin records show age assistance director Ville S Carpenter said 88 000 checks totaling 1.5 million dollars would be mailed to pensioners on November 1. Funds come from a legislative transfer of 510,000 from the permanent to the available pension fund and federal authorities expect matching money. December payments depend on further legislative action and potential 3 million deficiency warrants.

Austin Ville S. Carpenter Age Assistance Carpenter House of Representatives Senate

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Hearne News Cc. Co Chamber of Commerce C. H. McCollum ST. Phillips Church H. N.tinker St. Phillip’s Episcopal Chuch Tinker Forward Movement Diocese of Texas Robertson E. Ef.slagle Marie Slagle Mrs. C. B. Elliott Shakespeare Club Cameron Hearne Shakespeare Club W. C. Triggs F. L. Wood Planters & Merchants State Bank Wood Hearne Eyrie Staff Eyrie Hearne High School H. Coffield South J. P. Ayers Crosby J. H. Ferney Leonard Smith Bremond Lewis Guenzel H. W. Wilkerson Buddy Hetzler Billy Fleetwood Woodrow Hughes Tommie Mooney Whitfield Shine Pack Hearne Church Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Hearne Hi Eagles Panthers Evelyn Dunavant L. E. Dunavant W. A. Wilkerson Frances Wilkerson San Saba W. W. Wilkerson G. W. Sims That City Mrs. Sims H. L. Weary H. PD. Beaumont Louise Dallas and C. G. Wood Mrs. Albert. Rasch Mrs. B. A. Milner Peoples Column Legion Auxiliary P.T. A. Notes Farmers’ Market Bedias Man Creath-Brazos Fagle Sam’s Drug Ford Dealers Tete Trromsih Bryan Motor Ford Sales and Service North Main St
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