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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1937

Page

5

Leaders Of Girl Scouts Plan For New Year s Work

The Girl Scout Leaders association met at the Fellowship hall of the First Methodist church and planned for the new school year. They voted to meet the fourth Thursday each month for study and to reorganize tenderfoot to first class troops. Each troop will hold 20 girls with more troops added at Bryan and College schools. Attendees included Mesdames H O Taylor H Brownlee G Gibson Martha Everett R Hickerson Roy Snyder Wienne Suen Ettle and Lois Wilcox.

Girl Scout Leaders Association Fellowship Hall First Methodist Church I. G. Adams Dorothy Ettle Bryan College Mesdames H. O. Taylor H. Brownlee G. Gibson Martha Everett R. Hickerson Roy Snyder Wienne Suen Ettle Lois Wilcox

Health survey plan to expand county public health services

The plan aims to secure data for state review to guide future public health policy in counties Brazos is expected to host the first survey. It seeks to aid communities in epidemics, disseminate information to rural areas, and assist state bureaus while enabling supervisory and expansion of full time county health units.

State Health Department State Department of Health Austin Texas Brazos

Millican B T U Program Presented by College Avenue Group

Senior union of College Avenue Baptist Training Union held a Sunday evening program at Millican Baptist church at 7 45. Ernest Sample led the program and song service. Short talks were given by Lea Reese Miss Ethel Pearl Watson Oris Taylor John Sidney Smith and Clive Sample. Mary Helen Jones sang a closing solo with Ernest Sample on piano.

College Avenue Baptist Training Union B.T.U Millican Baptist Church Ernest Sample Lea Reese Ethel Pearl Watson Oris Taylor John Sidney Smith Clive Sample Mary Helen Jones

Marriage Licenses Listed for Multiple Couples in Area

Leemarn Deshawes weds Mirtle Johnson and C E Strueve weds Martha E Witherspoon. Howard Lewis ties with Lorene Harris, Vivian Lewis with Marie Dunn. Emmett Hadley and Lucile Neil Richardson, Joseph William and Velma Peterson, Coleman C Younger and Lillian Kk Johnston, Lew Leitner and Mae Dill Frieda.

Leemarn Deshawes Mirtle Johnson C. E. Strueve Martha E. Witherspoon Howard Lewis Lorene Har Vivian Lewis Marie Dunn Emmett Hadley Lucile Neil Richardson Joseph William Velma Peterson Coleman C. Younger Lillian Kk. Johnston Lew Leitner Mae Dill Frieda

Funeral held for Calvert woman Mullinnix

Final rites were held Saturday for Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Mullinnix 67 who died Thursday at her daughter Curtis Jenkins Cedar Bayou home. Survivors include her husband W. A. Mullinnix Calvert four daughters five sons 17 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Calvert Sarah Elizabeth Mullinnix Curtis Jenkins Cedar Bayou W. A. Mullinnix Jenkins H. R. Fullbright Goose Creek Hallie Mullinnix W. L.mullinix L. A. Mullinnix Branchville C. E. Mullinnix Hearne C. L. Mullinnix

Bryan Broncos Aim for Victory in 1937 Opener

The Bryan Broncos of Stephen F. Austin high school open the 1937 season Friday night at Forrest Field against Caldwell Hornets. A strong home crowd is hoped to boost the team and set a positive tone for the season.

Bryan Broncos Stephen F. Austin High School Forrest Field Hornets Caldwell High Bronco Eleven Bryan

Cross and Shield Gifted by Sam Houston to Effie Harris

L. S. Ross Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy lists a carved wooden cross and shield made by General Sam Houston for Effie Newland Harris when she was a child. The artifact, signed Sam and Effie, has been kept by Harris’s family for 73 years and is now in care of Mrs. A. J. Buchanan. The group plans to frame the trinkets and place them in the Confederate Museum at Austin or with Houston relics at Huntsville.

Congress United States South Brazil Japan L. S. Ross United Daughters of the Confederacy W. W. Harris Sam Houston Harris Effie Newland Harris Effie Newland Austin Gen Huntsville

English Minister Arrives With Family In Bryan Church

F B Shepherd new pastor of the Church of Christ at 2nd and Washington and his family have arrived from Chattanooga Tennessee. They will reside at Gage and Cavell near the old J Lynn Thomas home. Shepherd, a native of England, has preached in Amarillo and Abilene Texas and led spring services before accepting the post. The family includes four children Neal H Clara Sue Paul B and Maurice F. The two older boys attended the University of Tennessee and will enter A and M College this fall. The Shepherds are welcomed by local church members.

F. B. Shepherd Church of Christ Washington Chattanooga Tenn Gage and Cavell J. Lynn Thomas New College Road England Texas Amarillo Abilene Shepherd Neal H Clara Sue Paul B Maurice F University of Tennessee M. College Bryan

Driver Charged in Fatal Car Crash Case

Kenneth Jordan is charged with driving while intoxicated after a car he drove side swiped a truck last Sunday morning, fatally injuring Katie L. Nash. Jordan, recently released from Wilkerson Memorial clinic, will be jailed once his doctor clears him.

Kenneth Jordan Negro Katie L. Nash Jordan Wilkerson Memorial Clinic

Local notices detail a busy Bryan weekend with travels and hospital updates

The Bryan scene reports Leonard Belden recovering from an appendectomy at Wilkerson Memorial Clinic. Many locals, including Mrs. Sam Eberstadt and relatives visiting from Dallas, Hous ton, Beaumont, and San Angelo, spend Labor Day week end visiting family, attending expositions, or traveling from Austin to Bryan. Several residents plan or return from trips to Dallas, Waco, Denver, and western states.

Sam E. Eberstadt Earle Freeman Philadelphia Dallas Josephine Crute C. C. Nash Houston Fort Worth Robert F. Taylor Hattiesburg Taylor Imogene Ballerstedt St. Joseph’s Hospital Edith Haveman Irene Thompson Walter Higgs Waco Ann Bentley Austin Railroad Commission Bryan M. R. Bentley Ann Harrell University of Texas William J. Dobrovolny Gloria Fannie Dobrovolny Billy Ruth W. D. Whitted Lilly Creamery North Main Colorado California Helen Minkert Koch Hallettsville Dan Hudson Hazel Adams Beaumont G. E. Adams Ennis Avenue Eula Tweedle State Health Department Brazos Milam Walker J. S. Doane Dorothy Doane Palestine Doane Palestine Friends George Hassell Northwest Martha Ray McDaniels San Angelo J. A. Williams Aline Williams Williams Tom Green Martha Ray Mary Louise Jones Marylin Miller Katherine Sangster Navasota Bowie Clarice Mathews Stephen F. Austin Miss Matthews Northwestern University Evanston Ill A. C. Mathews East 28Th Street Annette Bradfield Jefferson J. B. Sanders East 27Th Street Ned Fountain Fidelity Finance Company Andrews J. L. Vance Wilkerson Memorial Clinic D. J. Poulter Christian and Son J. B Waxahachie Christian A. J. Poulter William Sidney Carr C. W. Batson Alta Faye Eugene N. M. Outlaw Fred Carpenter

Eagles ads drive home sales in Bryan by Doug Howell

Douglas Howell says Eagle advertising yields strong returns as three of four Lawler addition houses sold for about 10000. He expects the remaining home to sell soon with buyers Henry Harris P W Schoen Albert V Moore. Permits for August near 45000.

Eagle Douglas Howell Lawler Henry Harris P. W. Schoen Albert V. Moore Mr. Howell Bryan

Real estate transfers list boldacre properties and dues

A sequence of transfers records W J Coulter to R B Thomas for 4217 acres in Stephen F Austin League 10 at 487 dollars, Nettie Davis to Edd Scott for Lot 8 Block 1 Candy Hill at 30 dollars, Edd Scott to Sid More et ux Lot 8 Block 1 Candy Hill addi tion at 75 dollars, and more transfers across Brazos and surrounding counties noting parties, parcels, and cash values including a life estate to Charles Marino and varying lot and acreage deeds with totals ranging from 10 to 3335 dollars.

W. J. Coulter R. B. Thomas Nettie Davis Edd Scott Candy Hill Sid More Etux R. B. Thomas Et Ax M. E. Thompson Charles Marino John Marino Brazos County Marino M. G. Nall J. W. Batts Bryan Nicaso Ventura Alfio Vacanti G. H. Coleman League W. S. White A. D. Martin Cavitt Holcrest C. R. L. Jones J. E. Cook M. Rector James Wilson Jr A. V. Wilson S. S. Fleeck W. P. Ward Mitchell Lawrence Charles J. Gorzycki E. E. Brown Meadowland J. E. Scott Survey W. H. Lawrence T. M. Salvato Mitchell, Lawrence William ©. Ray Anna V. White Oakmont Southside Development Company J. A. Orr College Park

Ribs Broken After Ladder Fall At Church Repair Job

Harry Berger, a repair worker for College Avenue Baptist Church, fell about 10 feet from a ladder on Thursday afternoon. He broke two ribs and bruised his right arm and hand, but considers himself fortunate the injuries were not more serious.

Harry Berger College Avenue Baptist Church Berger

Thompson Preaching to East Coast Fishermen

Rev. C. B. Thompson of Bryan preaching to fishermen on the Atlantic coast while concluding a Kenly North Carolina revival. Reports say a splendid revival occurred at Kenly. He plans to return there after this week for further meetings. Thompson is moderator of the Eastern Association, National Convention of Free Will Baptists.

C. B. Thompson Bryan Kenly North Carolina Atlantic Thompson Eastern Association National Convention of Free Will Baptists

Milton Sims Newberry Christened at St Andrew's

Milton Sims Newberry infant son of Lieut and Mrs Presnal Newberry of San Antonio was christened at St Andrew's Episcopal church Sunday afternoon at 5 o'clock by Rev L A Wilson rector assisted by Rev S M Bird of Brenham in the presence of family and intimate friends godmothers were Mrs T K Lawrence and Mrs Stanley Bransford of Fort Worth godfather was Robert Stiles of New York City

Milton Sims Newberry Presnal Newberry San Antonio St. Andrew's Episcopal Church L. A. Wilson S. M. Bird Brenham T. K. Lawrence Stanley Bransford Fort Worth Robert Stiles New York City

Fire in trailer fatal to one year old

Sweetwater date line reports Mary Lee Hall year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Turnnie Hall burned to death when flames destroyed their trailer home Sunday.

Sweetwater Mary Lee Hall Turnnie Hall

Auxiliary Hears Reports Install Officers In Oct

Amer ican Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion Home with 30 present. Officers will be installed at the October meeting and a dance will follow for members and invited guests. Reports noted shoe and clothing gifts for children of deceased veterans, school glasses for a boy, and illness and deaths in the group. A satin comfort project was started to be given away at the county fair November 3–6. Cards, flowers, and refreshments marked the social hour.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Home Legion and Auxiliary Charles Ramsey Anton Krenek Hiram Downard O. W. Greenwood San Angelo William Nedbalek Kittie Stuart W. H. Buchanan Hy. T. Schovassa N. L. McCullough J. B. Lauterstein

Callender Speaks At Edge Kurten 4-H Meeting

R E Callender wildlife specialist of the Extension Service led a joint Kurten and Edge 4 H clubs gathering in Edge Friday night to stress game conservation for economic value and recreation. The Kurten club presented a 4 H initiation play while Miss Mary Elizabeth Wilson presented the bronze medal to Edwin Rychlik for the best 1936 Brazos county farm essay on What Electricity Would Do For The Farm.

R. E. Callender Extension Service Kurten Edge Navasota Mary Elizabeth Wilson Edwin Rychlik R.E.A Brazos County Winifred Carroll Ernest Sample James Lynch Robert Sikes Jimmy Rosier Bryan W. B. Cline Rotary Club N. C. Baker R. T. Price

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Girl Scouts Health Office C.A.B Millican People’s Column Rotary International France Germany Casey Europe Globe Trotter Norway Russia Stalin Denmark Hell Heaven Esquimaux Green Pastures Bunyan Milton Coulter Williamson Cooperative Commonwealth Voltaire Cooperative Commonwealth of City, College, and County Walter Parker New Orleans Bryan Booster Leonard Belden Mr. Belden M. F. Thurmond Little Rock Ark Weldon Porter Hillsboro College Station F. E. Lichte Christine Bess Lichte Anne Cline Betty Minter Louise Dyer Adolph Engel Asherton J. D. Martin Jr Mexico Roy Danforth Fort Stockton Mr. Danforth Bernard Danforth Carlsbad Caverns Davis Mountains Government Observatory Old Fort Davis CCC Balmorhea Doug Howell Callender Pursang Lmst Ee McKesson & Robbins, Inc Fairfield, Conn
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