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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1931

Page

2

Milion Aliphin Fourth Birthday Celebration at Sue Hacwell Memoria

Twenty six little boys gathered Saturday afternoon from Wee to five o'clock to celebrate Milton Aliphin's fourth birthday. Guests enjoyed games and refreshments of ice cream and cake for Milton's mother Mrs Byron Aliphin. A list of attending children and community members is given, along with plans for a Saddle and Sirloin Queen pageant and a senior judging team fundraiser at the International Live Exposition in Chicago.

Sue Hacwell Memorie Milton Allphin Milton Byron Aliphin Meudasne Pith Radford Reagan Warre Francis Mary Jones Egbert Jones A. Ol M Chicago John P. Wheeler Mis. Jones For Bryan and College Rocial Wheeler

Two Young Texans Wed in New York Ceremony

Bens Jane Logan and Dawson of Austin married at Little Around the Corner Kev in Ray officiated by the former rector of St Andrew's Episcopal church. The wedding party included Mrs. Leans sisters and bride's brother William Lo re. Both men graduated from Southwestern University and University of Texas and worked in Texas newspapers. They served at the Press table in the 42nd Legislature and wrote for Daily Texan during college.

Bryan New York Sun Bens Jane Logan Dawson Austin Little H Ray St Andrew's Episcopal Church William Lore Duncan Univer Oth Missouri Southwestern University University of Texas Texas University Dallas News House of Representatives Mite Logan Daily Texan

Halloween Week End Parties Spark Local Rowdiness

Halloween week end prom and parties fill the city as youths and adults plan gatherings. Promoters advertise ghost themed decor and novelties while merchants note a strong demand for pumpkins and decorations this season.

Hallowe'en

Echoes of Travel Draw Stay at Home Audience

A piece extols travel as education and entertainment for stay-at-home readers, urging mutual sharing of travel tales and encouraging Augustlike autumn reflections. It highlights Bryan representatives abroad and celebrates the idea of secondhand travel as a form of learning and joy.

Change of Program for Bryan Woman's Club

The Bryan Woman's Club relocates the weekly program as Mrs. W S Howell and Mrs. R O Allen swap dates. Mrs I O Allen will lead on Wednesday October 28 at 3 PM with Federation of Clubs as the subject. Ida Kernodle reviews The Lives of Bengal Lancers and a musical numberA note to members announces the change.

Bryan Woman's Club W. S. Howell R. O. Allen I. 0. Allen

Mrs Gabbard Hosts Tuesday Bridge Club Meeting

Brightly colored roses in vases brightened Mrs J P Gabbard's home as the Tuesday Bridge Club gathered from three to five o'clock. After games, coffee and conversation followed, with club members listed as Mrs J F Joyce Mrs T W Leland Mrs J T J McNew Luther Jones W P Lee Fred Hale Rh M Sherwood Madison Bel Williams FE Williams PC Manglesdorf and Miss Jonelinger.

J.P. ‘Gabbard Wits Mrs. Gabbard Mesdames J. Ft. Joyce T. W. Leland J. T. J. McNew Luther Jones W. P. Lee Fred Hale Rh. M. Sherwood Madison Bel Williams FE. W. Williams PC Manglesdorf Miss Jonelinger Veas

Embroidery Club Entertained by Mrs Frank for Bridge

In Mrs. M. P. Prank home at 2 20 oclock the Embroidery Club enjoyed two tables of contract bridge. Mrs Frank hosted with Mesdames B Butler J Gibbons Cyril Luker I F Grinter M F Adame C G Bauer and E Bluestein among the players. Refreshments followed the game.

Embroidery Club Frank G. Bauer E. Bluestein

Embroidery Club Meets At Mrs Burger Home

Mrs H A Burger hosted the Embroidery Club in her cheerful home with bright avowed flowers and sunlit windows. After work baskets were stored, members enjoyed social time and a delicious refreshment during the weekly Tuesday gathering.

H. A. Burger

Attend O. E. S. Grand Chapter in Texas

Mrs M B Bentley post matron of Bryan Chapter 222 and grand jurisprudence committee member. Mrs R L Brown past matron of Bryan Chapter 222 and former grand matron of District 4 on Texas Grand Chapter board.

Mre M. B. Bentley Bryan Order of the Eastern Ster Texas R. L. Brown Pastoe *F Grand Na Og Board of Disciet 4 Tesas Grand Chapter

Mrs Sims Honored With Party by P and Mrs Nunn

Mrs J R Sims was honored at a Monday evening party at the new brick home of Mr and Mrs Roy W Nunn on Lelege Road. Attendees included her daughters Mrs Aubrey Brown of Mineral Wells and Miss Mamie Sims, her son Johnny Sims, and several friends. Pallbearers and out of town guests are listed among the attendees.

J. R. Sims Roy W. Nunn

Funeral Service Held Today For Woman of Bryan

Mrs Beibiah P Higgs 76 widow of Sam Higgs died suddenly at her son Wiley Higgs home East 24th Bryan native born Cleburne 1855 longtime First Baptist member Funeral at son home 3 30 led by Rev J L Wharton assisted by Rev R Holloman interment Bryan City Cemetery Survived by two sons and two daughters

Prom Manuay Beibiah P. Higgs Sam Higgs Wiley B. Higgs East 24Th Street First Baptist Church of Bryan Jno. L. Wharton First Baptist Church Roy &. Holloman College Avenue Baptist Church Bryan City

Funeral Service Held for Mrs Mary Richards in Shire

Funeral services were held Tuesday at Steep Hollow Baptist Church for Mrs Mary Richards wife of W A Richards of the Shire community Brazos County. She died Monday at the family farm six miles southeast of Bryan aged 54 years 7 months 26 days. Interment followed in Steep Hollow Cemetery. Survived by husband five sons Claude Otho Luel Wesley and Herbert Richards four brothers and three sisters all of Madison County.

Mary Richards W. A. Richards Cosuserity Bryan Steep Hollow Baptist J. Phin Steep Hollow Brazos County Shire Community Claude Otho Luel Wesley Herbert Richards Misses Lela Beulah Mae Richards Madison County

Stanford Speaker Delivers Addresses in Teague and Huntsville

J. E. Stanford, Texas editor of the Southern Agriculturist and Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce president, returned Monday from Teague and Huntsville after addressing the American Legion post in Teague and the First Methodist church in Huntsville on Agriculture as it is Taught in the Bible during farmers' night.

J. E. Stanford Texas Southern Agriculturist Bryan and Brazos County

Civyen Sentenced to Five Years with Suspended Term

Levy Newton pled guilty to forgery before Judge W C Davis in quiet court today and received a five year prison term with suspension conditioned on good behavior.

Levy Newton W. C. Davis Uiet

Bridge Worker Flung 40 Feet After Collision on Dinkey Road

Bh C Teeter, a bridge employee at Bry an, was struck in the chin by a cave edge on the dinkey railroad as brakes failed on a motor hauling sand cars. He flew about 40 feet into 12 feet of water but survived with three front teeth broken. fellow workers aided him to shore.

Dinkey Road Dinkey Brazos River Bryan Bh. C. Teeter Bryan Hospital Teeter Serees Workman

Industrial Survey Under Way in Bryan and Brazos County

Texas A and M seniors led by Prof. Dan Russell conduct an industrial survey for Bryan and Brazos County to study social and economic conditions and expansion possibilities. President Stanford notes an unemployment census will also be conducted, urging city residents seeking work to register at the chamber of commerce.

Bryan and Brazos County Bryan Texas A. and M. College Dan Russell J. F. Stanford Bryan and Brase County Chamber of Commerce Stenford Bry Chamber of Commerce Register Stanford WTAW Texas A Travis B. Bryan F. L. Cavitt W. F. Gelber Tyler Haswell John M. Lawrence, Jr Johnson F. S&s Martin W. C. Mitchell Les J. Rounstree J. E Stanford F. F. Veagrer

Bryan News Highlights Community Activity and Visits

Bryan residents hear about radio programs and meet visiting figures. Dr. Roland Searcy opens Bryan office after Houston internship. Mrs. Park pencils in recovery from knee injury while Several locals travel for family and political events, with Baylor and Aggie ties noted along with church and business visits.

Northern Luzon Geography Talk at Texas A & M Seminar

Calvon McKim of Texas A and M will address the Social Science Seminar on Some Aspects of the Geography of Northern Luzon. He will present stereoptical views and discuss natural resources industries and social life of the island.

College Station Calvon McKim Texas A. and M., College Luzon McKim J. Wheeler Barger Philippine Islands Journal of Science of the University of Nebraska

Bryan to Tackle San Jacinto Hi On Friday Night

Bryan high school football fans anticipate a record crowd Friday as San Jacinto High of Houston visits Forrest Field for a Bronchos clash. About 500 Houston rooters and the San Jacinto band will ride a special train. The San Jacinto star halfback Alfred Bryan is ruled ineligible, while Bryan aims to rebound from last week’s defeat with a determined, strong showing.

Bryan San Jacinto High of Houston Forrest Field San Jacinto Alfred Bryan

Intend to Marry Notices Filed in Brazos County

Coy Rooks Leona Williams Sainfons Loughridge Beulah Tillo and Lem Gauze Carvie Ellis all of Brazos County filed notices with County Clerk Jess B. McGee on Saturday of their intention to marry. Mrs J T Dyess and daughter Iris Dyess of Harvey were among Bryan shoppers today.

Coy Rooks Leona Williams Sainfons Loughridge Beulah Tillo Lem Gauze Carvie Ellis Brazos County Jess B. McGee J. T. Dyess Iris Dyess of Harvey Bryan

Prospect Boys Plan Terracing and Club Meeting

The Prospect 4-H Club held a November meeting with President Sam Manning presiding. Music featured Emmett Sheffield, Claude Thompson, and Allen Broadway. A two act comedy with Morris Beal and Mr. Timmons followed. Descriptions of community exhibit planning and terrace line work were discussed. County Agent C L Beason urged boys to learn pecan tree care for spending money and outlined support for terrace projects. Sheffield was chosen to attend a meat processing demonstration at F and B Station on Friday November 6 under Fred Hale's supervision.

Prospect 4-H Club Sam Manning Emmett Heffield Claude Thompson Allen Broadway Morris Beal Mr. Timmons D. J. McDonald Miss Givens Prospect C. L. Beason Beason Emmett Sheffield F. and B Fred Hale Swine Specialict

Hearne Man Injured Cranking Car In Gear

Van Adkins was hurt when he started a car in gear and the vehicle ran him over at Bryan hospital. Doctors say the 12th dorsal vertebra and five ribs were fractured and other injuries are being evaluated. Outcome unknown.

van Adkins Hearne Bryan Hospital Adkins

Coleman County Men Dig Winter Coal in Coleman County

Farmers and ranchmen in Coleman county are digging their winter coal from a shaft sunk 50 feet deep on Dr. Newsome’s property at Del Rio. The mine has seen little recent commercial work, but the coal is noted as fair quality and is reused annually.

San Angelo Coleman County Newsome del Rio

Summer Weather Clear Through Week With High 91

Temperatures were lower through the past week with several peaks. Thursday saw the high of 91 degrees and Monday the low of 55. Rainfall totaled 1.24 inches, all on Thursday.

Oklahoma County Agent Visits in Bryan College

Choctaw county agent W B Gernert, from Gov. Murray’s home county, met with County Agent C L Benson in Bryan and toured Texas A and M Extension. He said Oklahoma conditions were improving and praised Gov. Murray, while declining to discuss politics. He had also attended the Dallas fair and planned to return home.

Oklahoma Bryan College W. B. Gernert Choctaw County William H. Murray C. L. Benson Texas A. and M. College Gernert Dallas Gov. Murray

Three Judge Court Validates Private Carrier Law in Texas

In Kennerly Pissenter Houston Oct 26 a three judge federal court upheld House Bill 325 regulating private contract carriers and placing them under state railroad commission supervision. The court denied an injunction against enforcement. Judges Hutcheson and West found the law valid to regulate highways for public safety and economy. Judge Kennerly dissented on some provisions as excessively regulatory.

Houston State Railroad Commission J. C. Hutcheson Dual West T. M. Kennerly

Wound Is Fatal To Ex-Resident Dies in Dallas

Charles Stephan, about 40, died at Methodist hospital in Dallas after a gunshot wound. Survived by widow, daughter Dorothy, son Charles Jr., brother George of Bryan, sister Inez Owen of Houston. Body to be taken to Oklahoma City for interment. funeral Wednesday at 2 p.m.

Bryan Charles Stephan Methodist Hospital Dallas George Stephan L. Stephan

Old Masterpiece As Moral Threat, Reformers Say

New York officials visit Sibermann galleries to view Tintoretto painting Susanna. John S. Sumner of the New York Society for the Suppression of Vice questions removing the work, warning gallery owners they might lose it if police intervene. The gallery offers to remove or apologize if objections arise, which Sumner declines.

New York Susanna A. Sibermann Messrs Silbermann John S. Sumner New York Society For the Suppression of Vice Sumner Messrs. Silbermann Tintoretto Silbermanns

District Court Dismisses Petit Jury. Records Note Vacancies

The petit jury summoned for service this week was dismissed this morning by Judge W C Davis. Several criminal cases are docketed for trial, but no juries have been demanded in them. Classified notices advertise barber college and land for rent titled the Paleotto homestead at Jeele's Store Texas and at Merlin Texas.

W. C. Davis D. Paleotto Jeele Texas Commerce St Merlin P. Palasotto

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Society Nell Bentley Walton Allphin Parthday A.M. Queen OF Radio and Pageant Gay Pacific Atlantic Coast Florida Canada Naonal Capitol Ole Virginny Capolings New Mexico Bryan Bride Homoree BR. L. Carroll Amamia C. A. McAdame Edith Jones Winnie Smith Ethel Wallis Mable Jones Velma Cuningham Callie Crowson Tennie Bell Smith Fdna Bell Rimsey Leila Annie Clore Ruth Vevill Ada Cheatham Alma Rae ‘Baill Rebecca Roberts Helen Easters Lula Mae Tuck Gladye Rawle Louise Godwin Frankie Easley Willie Mae Easley Bryan Woman’s Club Mrs. H. A. Burger O. E. S. Grand Chapter M. R. Bentley Alee Mrs. Burger Mesdame Dons Carnes EF. J. Fountain Deane H. C. Pulghem F. L. Henderson Louise Smith S.C. Williams Kay Hassell J. FE. Astin John M. Lawrence Mrs. Sims Mrs. Nunn A. L. Higgs Wiley Higgs Brean Lallie Eee Walker Miami Frs Higgs Ettie Dial Opts Edwin Fort Worth Mary Barnett Steep Hnlee E. W. Crenshaw T. A. Adams H. O. Ferguson MF. Wallace J. D. Martin Carl Cole H. P. Dansby Mawhinne Ed Balls J. W. Jalls Coednight Ellis Churchill F. J. Stuffllee Hempstead Woman of Shire Huntsville Teague Civyen Claud H. Ward WBAP Ward Jnc. A. Heli George T. Young Housom Alen Myers J. Alien Myers, Jr Myers Birmingham Beaumont Mix Louie Louise Myers Washington, D. C New York City Republican Executive Committee S. Hellomen Ber Jabs L. Whorier Lebterk Navasota Leila Law Pauline Davis W. R. McCullough Bryan and Brazos Brosig G. G. Lewis Ben Powers Roland Searcy L. L. Hill Parkland Hospital Searey East 28Th Street A. K. Brown George N. Deaton J. R. Arnold D. A. Deaton A. B. Ford East 27Th Street Morris Schulman Schulman Albert Hanneman L. J. Dupay Marlin Mack Jenkins San Jacinto Hi Prospect Boys Amin Nha Ee Zlay Kennerly Pissenter Hutcheson and West Law Moler Franka Ave
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