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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1936

Page

6

Bryan Daily Folks Say Hello to Visitors and Games

Friday notes visitors in Bryan include Alfred Schulman a Texas University student and his mother Morris Schulman. Several locals like Mr and Mrs D W Porter Mr T F Castles and Mrs Mabel Castles visit from Port Arthur to attend centennial events and see Rice football.

Alfred Schulman Tex. University At Austin Morris Schulman Alfred Texas Rice Rice D. W. Porter Bryan Ter State Department Agriculture Porter Abbie Sevier Os County T. F. Castles Port Arthur Itl Mabel Cas Dallas J. Wright Editec Somerville Tribune R. A. Brantley Somerville T. L. Tyson Robertson County Ben Ruffino Rose m St. Joseph’s J. S. Mogford St. Seph’s Hospital Bernice Kraft Mar- Gazell Mary Whitweeth Tyler Miss Ruthman Bay University Aggie-Baylor Miss Whitworth Miss Kraft Miss An Stephen F. Austin George Foster St. Joseph’s Hospital Fort Worth Ann Bentley M. R. Bentley Houston Wes D. Bentley

Women of Bryan Qualifying For Roosevelt Club

Bryan women work to join the Roosevelt Club by pledging five voters each to back the ticket. Mrs. W. L. Clayton of Houston originated the plan, and Mes. Lee J. Rountree will supervise the Bryan chapter. Qualified members include Mrs. Dana Carnes Mes Ralph Howell Mrs J L Gobb Mrs Clarence Vick Mrs C S Martin Mrs George Singletary Mrs E B Moore and Mrs Tom Higgs.

Bryan Roosevelt Club W. L. Clayton Houston Lee J. Rountree Bryan Daily Eagle Dana Carnes Ralph Howell J. L. Gobb Clarence Vick C. 8. Martin George Singletary Tom Higgs

Marriage Licenses Issued to Four Couples

Ben Watson and Katie Mae Godine, together with John L. Rice and Norma Jane Howe, have received marriage licenses. The notices confirm the unions and list both couples for the records.

Ben Watson Katie Mae Godine John L. Rice Norma Jane Howe

Wallis Simpson Wins Divorce in Brief Ipswich Hearing

Mrs Wallis Simpson, born in Baltimore and friend of King Edward VIII, won her divorce from Ernest Aldrich Simpson in a brief Ipswich hearing. The decree will be absolute in six months. Evidence alleged misconduct at a London hotel involved hotel staff identifying the register. The corespondent was subpoenaed but did not appear. Simpson did not contest the case.

Wallis Simpson Edward Wiii England Ernest Aldrich Simpson London United Kingdom Ernest A. Simpson Edward VII Ipswich Justice Hawke Ernest Simpson Baltimore

Social notes from Bryan and visiting families mingle in autumn greetings

Mr and Mrs Sol West of San Antonio stopped in Bryan en route home from the Dallas Texas Centennial Exposition and visited relatives. Guests at Mrs C J Moss lunch included H S Davis and Lucille Funderburg of McKinney and others from Brownwood Grandbury and Plano.

Sol West San Antonio Bryan Dallas West John E. Astin Mable Castle Hettie Curry Bob Harrison Astin C. J. Moss H. S. Davis Lucille Funderburg John College McKinney Pat Cagle Frank Newby Brownwood Chandler Atkinson Grandbury W. D. Good Plano A. W. Walde Wilkerson Memorial Clinic W. B. Clayton Conway Ark W. H. Andrew George A. Adams Austin E. R. Bryant Abilene John Caufield R. O. Allen Ed P. Arneson Anita Richeed P. S. Park Arneson Regan Reading Club Anita Park Dixon J. Marks Rudolph Meeks Longview B. Donaho Brenham

Bryan Women Return From Catholic Meet

Mrs C H Gardner and Mrs D B Mauro returned from Galveston where they attended a National Council of Catholic Women meeting. They met Mrs John B Hood of Jonestown Miss who sent greetings to Bryan friends. Col and Mrs Hood have visited Bryan and attend Hood's Brigade reunions. The convention honored Mrs Hood by electing her a directee of the national board.

Bryan C. H. Gardner D. B. Mauro Galveston National Council of Catholic Women John B. Hood Jonestown Col

Plan Four Forums On Wright-Patman Act In Etex Area

The East Texas Chamber of Commerce schedules four open forums in Paris Marshall Waes and Beaumont to explore the Robinson-Patman Act and the Federal Social Security Act. Congressman Wright Patman will discuss his act in Paris and Marshall with others covering Social Security costs and effects on business. Each forum starts at 10 50 a m with a luncheon and aims to inform manufacturers wholesalers jobbers and retailers about changes in federal law.

Longview East Texas Chamber of Commerce Paris Marshall Waes Beaumont Wright Patman Robinson-Patman Curtis Morris East Texas Chamber

Luncheon at Lunch Eon Place Sets Day’s Agenda

Morning session focuses on the Robinson Patman Act while the afternoon covers social security legislation. The luncheon at the Lunch Eon venue frames the day’s policy talks.

Robinson-Patman

Birthday for Father Gleissner Celebrated at parish school

Rt. Rev. J. B. Gleissner pastor of St. Joseph's Catholic church greeted by a birthday celebration at St. Joseph's parochial school this morning. He laughed when asked his age and noted it is his 18th year as priest and 32nd year in the parish making him the longest serving priest in the Galveston to Waco to Austin area.

J. B. Gleissner St. Joseph’s Catholic Church St. Joseph's Parochial School Rev. Gleissner Galveston Waco Austin

Rebels Drive Defenders of Madrid Back in Desperate Battle

Desperate socialist commanders sent waves of recruits against insurgent forces as Madrid endured fierce fighting. Facists rallied and pushed back the counterattack, inflicting heavy losses. In London, neutrality talks paused while Russia's stance on non intervention remained unclear amid charges from Portugal. American correspondents captured by fascists described Madrid as desperate, being questioned after transfer to Salamanca.

Madrid London Moscow Salamanca

Fascists Press Madrid Siege as Zero Hour Fears Rise

On Madrid battlefront fascist forces awaited a potential strike at dawn while insurgent leaders claimed Madrid would fall within three to ten days. Bombing of Barajas airport caused light damage as government anti aircraft crews fought back. In London, Ribbentrop denounced communism as Europe’s worst disease in a pointed anti Soviet attack.

Associated Press Madrid Lisbon Portugal Barajas London Victoria Station Joachim von Ribbentrop Adolf Hitler der Fuehrer Europe British Empire

McCraw Speaks Across North and East On Campaign Tour

Texas Attorney General William McCraw tours the North and East delivering speeches praising President Roosevelt. He urges an upcoming election result as four years of leadership with security and happiness, with stops in Lancaster Pennsylvania and Norwich Connecticut alongside U.S. Attorney General Homer S. Cummings.

Enid Okla Texas William McCraw Roosevelt Franklin D. Roosevelt McCraw Lancaster Norwich Conn U.S Homer S. Cummings

Citizenship Week Observed in East Texas

Longview reports Texas Citizenship Week observed across East Texas during the week of October 25 proclaimed by Governor Allred. Hubert M. Harrison of the East Texas Chamber of Commerce says towns will host religious services luncheon programs school exercises and citizenship mass meetings. A G Pat Mayse of Paris originated the idea to rekindle self reliance highlighting soil and manpower resources under the Civic Revival banner.

Longview Paris The East Texas Chamber Texas Mayse

Thompson for Congress: C David Thomson for Texas district six

Ellis County resident C David Thomson, Republican candidate for Congress, outlines platform including federation of rights and free enterprise. He cites Texas pioneer roots, Masonry, and World War II veteran status, pledging to support constitutional laws and balanced budget if elected.

David Thomson Congress 6Th District Texas Texas Stock C. David Thomson Ellis County

Woman Found Dead Near Morton With Head Crushed

The body of Miss Juanita Kelly was dug from a shallow grave one mile east of Morton on Monday. She disappeared from a dance hall on October 17. The grand jury is now in session investigating the case.

Morton Juanita Kelly Grand

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