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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1927

Page

2

Bryan Weekly Eagle advertisement rates and offices

Classified text fragment shows advertising rates and office listings for the Bryan Weekly Eagle and Associated Press material. It mentions addresses in Dallas New York Chicago and a Brazos County rate listing and subscription terms.

Tive Texas Delly Press Ague Mercantile Bank Dallas Yeas Madison Ave New York WN. Y Association Building Chicago

Methodist School Planned in Amarillo for Bonus Drive

The article notes a Methodist school to be built in Amarillo if a sufficient bonus is raised. It reflects on churches’ historic role in Texas education and argues denominational schools struggle to compete with state institutions as Texas modernizes and wealth grows.

Amarillo Texas

Labor Day Significance Honored in Bryan

A Bryan observance marks Labor Day as an important holiday despite apathy, noting the dignity of labor and Jesus Christ as the first to dignify labor. The message stresses that only through labor can the world be judged for good or harm and that doing good justifies living.

Bryan Jesus Christ

Chamber of Commerce urges fire hazard abolition in Bryan

The Chamber highlights the need to remove fire hazards and explains how it can be done. It argues fires are avoidable and Bryan should rank among Texas cities with the fewest fires and related losses.

Chamber of Commerce Bryan Texas

City charter election and road plans loom in Bryan

The piece urges voters to go to the polls for tomorrow's city charter amendment election and notes a record vote is expected. It highlights Bryan Brazos county needs, road bond issues in neighboring counties, a new St Anthony Hotel in Brenham, and upcoming Bryan schools with a new superintendent. It also discusses cotton prices and farmers considering acreage limits for next year.

Brenham St. Anthony Bryan Brazos County

Fires in Bryan Highlight Fire Hazard Risk Across Churches

Two fires yesterday illustrate a pressing need to reduce fire hazards in Bryan. Community leaders from several churches discussed the issue, urging stronger precautions and awareness to prevent further incidents.

Texas flood control plan charts 12 reservoirs on Brazos

Delegates from all Brazos counties form an organization to push a $50,000,000 federal aid plan. The Texas Board of Water Engineers submits a 12 reservoir layout from Breckenridge to Georgetown with 3,803,1000 acre feet storage. Pat Morris Neff of Waco lauds liberal support for flood control and irrigation programs.

Lower Brazos Upper Brazos D. C John A. Norris State Water Board of Engineers Breckenridge Seymour Mineral Wells Inspiration Point Decordova Bee Mountain Bosque Little River Lampasas Navasota Leon Georgetown Waco Pat Morris Neff Texas State Water Commission Board Waco News-Tribune

Horace Chilton Seen in West Texas Pines

M E Foster notes Horace Chilton former U S senator age 74 spotted in Kerrville visiting West Texas for mental and physical rest. Chilton once appointed by Governor Hogg to fill the Reagan term, later defeated by Mills, Bailey and others with retirement from politics. Flood control movement on Brazos forms at Waco mass meeting to harness river waters for flood control and industrial use.

M. E. Foster Mefo Houston Press Kerrville Horace Chilton United States Tyler Dallas Chilton Hogg John H. Reagan Richard Coke Coke Reagan Texas West Mero Gov. Hogg Texas Railroad Commission Roger Q. Mills Joseph W. Bailey Senator Chilton Land of Jacksonville Brazos Waco Brazos River

Misses Howell To Enter Columbia U Again This Fall

Miss Vivian and Miss Elizabeth Howell daughters of Mr and Mrs Ralph Howell of this city will leave Thursday to return to New York City where they will again enter Columbia University. Miss Louise Cline daughter of Dr and Mrs W B Cline will accompany them to New York then go to West Palm Beach Florida to teach for the winter after spending a few weeks with her brother at Medical College in the city.

Vivian Elizabeth Howell Ralph Howell New York City Columbia University Louise Cline W. B. Cline Howell New York W. B. Cline Jr Medical College West Palm Beach Florida

Mrs Walton Hosts Ladies Luncheon for Golf Guests

Mrs T O Walton of College Station hosted a one o clock luncheon at the College Mess Hall annex for visiting ladies attending the golf tournament at Bryan Country Club. Assisted by Mrs W S Howell of Bryan, the table featured crystal baskets of red roses and ferns and three courses were served to a group including Mrs Kay Hassell and other regional guests.

Bryan Country Club T. O. Walton College Station W. S. Howell Bryan College Mess Hall Kay Has Thomas Lundin M. M. Montgomery C. J. Nowell Fern L. L. Fouraker

Missionary Union of First Baptist Elects Officers

The Woman's Missionary Union of the First Baptist church met Monday at 4 pm with Mrs. W. C. Fountain and Mrs. T. B. Higgs presiding. Officers for the coming year were elected: Mrs. Clarence C. Vick president, Mrs. Charles W. Crawford first vice president, Mrs. J. W. Dyer second vice president, Mrs. Bill Wimberly recording secretary, Mrs. J. G. Minkert corresponding secretary, and Mrs. Forest Jones re-elected treasurer.

Charles W. Crawford J. W. Dyer Bill Wimberly J. G. Minkert Forest Jones

Teacher institutes expanded to thrice yearly sessions

Observers note that many teacher institutes now run three times annually over a week, replacing the old single annual week. previously these meetings were often dull and ineffective.

Lions to Urge City Building Support at Friday Meeting

A Lions Club committee will appeal to the City Commission Friday night to secure a city administration building after a briefing by W. S. Howell. The club also discussed dove-killing letters, a November vaudeville for Sue Haswell Memorial Park, and urged members to vote on the city charter amendment.

Lions Club Wilson Bradley City Commission W. S. Howell Howell Willard Chambers N. N. Rosenquest Eastland Lions Clubs of Texas Chambers J. Bryan Miller Sue Haswell M. M. Erskine Bob Irvine Bryan A. F. Ainsworth Rana A. D. Jackson Brazos River W. H. Looney Grant Lumber Company Fred Hale Frances McCloskey Waco B. F. Mullins Erin Jolly Roy Danforth F. D. Fuller M. F. Vitopil Joe Kaplan H. H. Young M. Schulman Geo W. Griner B. D. Painter C. M. Halsell Norman Dansby J. H. Bolton J. Coulter Smith Ross M. Sherwood B. F. K. Mullins

Birthday Dinner At Kopecky Home Near Benchley

Joe Kopecky and daughter Ella Ray celebrated his 63rd and her 18th birthdays at his country home near Benchley. Guests included A. L. Higgs family, Will Stasny, Fred Wehrman, J. A. Kopecky, A. Sulak and children of West Texas, Lottie Joe Jr., and Paul Kopecky. The meal featured chicken pork salads pies cakes and ice tea.

Joe Kopecky Ella Ray Benchley Mr. Kopecky

Oceanic Flight Schedules Prompt U.S. Action

The remark suggests trans Atlantic flights grow unchecked prompting calls for federal rules. Congress may need to regulate oceanic schedules as air travel expands across the ocean.

Congress

Central Texas Golf Tourney rewards many winners at Bryan

G G Nowell pro at Bryan Country Club Captain L R Besse of A M and Coach D X Bible of the Aggies led the field at the Central Texas Nine Hole Golf Association tournament held yesterday at the Bryan Country Club. The event drew hundreds of golfers and visiting ladies enjoyed club events and a luncheon hosted by Mrs W S Howell and Mrs T O Walton.

G.G. Nowell Captain Besse Coach Bible G. G. Nowell L. R. Besse D., X. Bible Aggies Bryan Country Club Bryan Club W. S. Howell Tom Lundin J. E. Covey O. E. Saunders George Plassell Bryant Country Club Central Texas T. O. Walton A M. College T. O. Walton Johnny Farrell D. X. Bible

Immediate Planting Of Fall And Winter Crops Urged By C. O. C.

East Texas farmers are urged by the East Texas Chamber of Commerce Agricultural Department to plant fall oats now. The plan aims to provide early feed, winter grazing, and soil protection, with varieties like Texas Red Rust Proof and Winter Turf. The department warns against delays to maximize winter pasture value.

Longview East Texas Agricultural Department of the East Texas Chamber of Commerce Texas

Shortage of good dairy cattle grows nationwide

Memphis reports a district shortage of quality dairy cattle affecting the United States as the Department of Agriculture elevates efforts to boost yields and profitability. The National Dairy Exposition in Memphis October 15–22 will educate over 200,000 attendees with breed showcases, rail connections from across the U S and Canada, and themed days for Jersey Ayrshire Brown Swiss Guernsey and Holstein breeds highlighting breeding, feeding, testing and clean milk.

Memphis United States America Department of Agriculture Tenn Canada California Massachusetts Central South Jersey Ayrshire Guernsey

Country Club Elects Board of Directors

The Bryan Country Club held its annual stockholders meeting at 4 30 p m in Carnegie Library to elect a board of directors. The sole business was the election of the new directors.

Country Club Bryan Country Club Carnegie Library

Directors Elected to Serve One Year on Local Board

The following directors were elected to serve for one year: D. X. Bible, Wilson Bradley, Travis B. Bryan, George G. Chance, J. H. Conway, J. E. Covey, M. Cole, Geo. D. Hassell, W. B. Howell, Thomas Lundin, J. J. Richey, C. E. Saunders, T. O. Walton. The board will meet soon to elect officers.

D. X. Bible Wilson Bradley Travis B. Bryan George G. Chance J. H. Conway J. E. Covey M. Cole Geo. D. Hassell W. 8. Howell Thomas Lundin J .J. Richey C. BE. Saunders T. O. Walton

Quality Printing Promise of First Class Service

For Quality Printing Phone 36. We guarantee service and first class quality printing.

City Manager Miller to Draw Up Map of Land Owners

City Manager J Bryan Miller will prepare a map showing property owners along a road from Main and Nineteenth to the H T C crossing on the city outskirts. The Development committee and property owners support paving and aim to press the project to a success. The Bryan and Brazos Chamber heard reports of thanks from Ursuline Sisters and Col Ike Ashburn for hospitality to T G Kinney.

Miller Main Nineteenth Street H. and T. C Bryan and Brazos County Ursuline Sisters Villa Maria Academy Chamber of Commerce Ike Ashburn T. G. Kinney Houston J. Webb Howell Bryan M. College D. L. Wilson F.C. Bolton W. H. Cole Eugene Edge H. O. Ferguson Tyler Haswell W. S. Hipwell E. J. Jenkins J. Bryan Miller M. F. Vitopil

Methodist Women Meet In Groups

The Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist church met Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Mrs. A. K. Brown presided, Mrs. Ashworth read minutes, and roll call brought conference news. Devotional by Mrs. W. W. Solomon focused on Stewardship. Committee reports were satisfactory. The society voted to beautify a plot in Sue Haswell park. Group 8 will handle the Brotherhood banquet this month. Posters announced the Golden Jubilee in Nashville in 1920. The meeting adjourned after prayer by Mrs. J. B. Priddy.

Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church A.K. Brown Ashworth W. W. Solomon Sue Haswell Nashville J. B. Priddy

Stop That Itching With Blue Star Soap and Remedy

Blue Star Soap cleans affected parts then Blue Star Remedy penetrates skin to kill germs and stop itching. It claims to heal eczema cracked hands poison oak traveler sores sunburns and related conditions, with jars priced at 60c and $1, produced by Star Products Co. Cameron Texas ROMAN & VICK.

Star Products Co Cameron Texas Roman & Vick

Mrs. Annie L. Robinson Dies in Bryan After Illness

Annie L. Robinson widow of C. A. Robinson died Friday night at her son T. B. Robinson’s home on Sterling Avenue Bryan after a lingering illness. Born October 11 1863 in Clay County Mississippi she was 63 years 10 months and 2 days old. She moved to Texas in 1882 living in Wellborn before Bryan for 45 years. Survived by three sons and three daughters and one sister and three brothers. Funeral Sunday at ten from T. B. Robinson home with Rev. R. E. Day officiating. Burial in Bryan City Cemetery under McCulloch Dansby Co.

Annie L. Robinson C. A. Robinson T. B. Robinson Sterling Avenue Bryan Clay County Mississippi Texas T. B. l and C. R. Robinson W. L. Robinson Houston George Hensarling T. L. Barron J. D. Williams Wellborn W. H. McVey Minter Springs W. N. Tolson Sherwood J. E. Tolson el Paso J. W. Tolson R. E. Day First Baptist Church Bryan City Cemetery McCulloch-Dansby Company

M L Cashion Returns From North Carolina Visit

M L Cashion the popular secretary of the A and M Y M C A has returned from a six weeks visit with friends and relatives in North Carolina. He came to A and M a year ago from Austin College and has long been associated with Y work.

M. L. Cashion North Carolina Mr. Cashion Austin College

Hy Koontz Advocates Diversification In Farming

Hy Koontz and his father Cy Koontz, prominent Cottonwood farmers from Brazos county, visited Bryan today for trade with merchants. He reports 80 acres of cotton with 32 bales gathered and unsold, and stresses diversification, growing feed crops and maintaining hogs, cows, eggs, chickens, vegetables and fruits for home use.

Hy Koontz Cy Koontz Brazos County Bryan

Griffin Jr. Returns Home After Grandparents Visit

Dick Griffin Jr. has returned to his home in Lubbock after visiting his grandparents Mr and Mrs W W Griffin and family.

Dick Griffin Jr Lubbock Mrs. W. W. Griffin

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