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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1926
Page
1
The People's Bryan notes Rotary and Lions clubs in Bryan and Brazos county. These luncheon clubs promote community betterment, reflect a shift in business policies, and unite local business people fostering friendship and civic cohesion.
In Geneva on September 8, Germany was unanimously elected a League member and given a seat on the League Council amid audience applause at the Assembly. The country had remained unaffiliated since the end of the World War, along with the United States.
John Astin son of Mrs. R. Q. Astin of Bryan has enrolled at the Terrill School for Boys in Dallas for the 1926 27 session. The school opens September 28 and is a 1906 established college prep academy limited to 200 students known for strong athletics including a flawless football season and a North Texas academy basketball title.
Frank C. Smith of Houston was elected district governor of the Texas Oklahoma District of Kiwanis clubs at the closing session of the convention in Muskogee Oklahoma. He succeeds Frank M. Bailey of Chikasha Oklahoma.
Bryan High School cafeteria opened this Wednesday morning for the year under favorable auspices. The expanded dining room gives the space a permanent look and the service, led by Mrs. Morris Tatum, includes new features to be appreciated by patrons. Parents of East Side School students are encouraged to visit and see the improved operation.
Shirock Club took first place in the Howell Lumber Co contest with an overall average of 94.48, as reported by county agent C. L. Benson. Smetana Club placed second with 91.18 and Kurten Club trailed by 1.69 points. Beason praised the record as the best for this period.
Amarillo hosts the American Legion annual state convention with veterans from across Texas in attendance. W. T. Dunning serves as department commander and opens the first formal session this morning.
Mrs Emma Griffith assistant county superintendent says the Bryan Daily Eagle printed the names of newly elected county school teachers and the schools with vacancies. Inquiries and calls followed immediately from readers.
In Nevada Arizona Wisconsin and New Hampshire incomplete returns show three GOP incumbents leading or ahead while a fourth trails. Lenroot loses to LaFollette forces in Wisconsin. Zimmerman leads Ekern in the GOP gubernatorial race. Moses leads Bass in New Hampshire. Oddie leads Roberts in Nevada. Ray Baker leads the Democratic Senate contest. Cameron is unopposed in Arizona. Hayden leads Rutherford for the Democratic nomination.
T. H. Chapman of Denton joins the English faculty at A and M College and arrived in Bryan today. He earned an M A from the University of Texas in August and a B A from Denton State Teachers College and will reside in Bryan.
Moulton Cobb, new city editor of The Bryan Eagle, was appointed athletic publicity director for A and M College. James Sullivan, business manager, announced Cobb will lead publicity efforts. Cobb previously held the role at the University of Texas for two years.
An aged animal trainer perished trying to save his boxing kangaroo as a fire swept two upper floors of a four story warehouse on West Forty sixth street. The blaze killed numerous stage animals and birds worth thousands of dollars.
The First Presbyterian Church holds regular prayer services tonight at 8 o'clock led by visiting minister Rev. C. H. Haines on the A and M College campus. Members urge full church attendance.
County clerk A. McSwain cites the cotton crop downturn as a factor as marriage licenses issued this year drop from last year. Data shows twice as many licenses to negro couples as to whites, with the decline concentrated among the negro population.
A and M Consolidated Schools opened Monday September 6 with an enrollment of 272 including 148 boys and 129 girls. Superintendent Chaney praised the faculty of 25 1 2 accredited units and predicted a banner 1926 27 year. The opening program includes student songs under Mrs. McIntosh with Board of Education members in attendance.
The East Side School Parent-Teachers Association will host a reception at the High School Building on Friday at 7 30 p m honoring teachers from both East and West Side Schools. A program of entertainment and refreshments will be provided to bring patrons together with the Bryan schools staff for the coming year.
Brazos county rural schools report strong finances per county superintendent D. J. McDonald. Districts vote tax increases and bond issues to build new schools and pay old debts, including Wixon End Prospects District, District No. 17 Rye Stabler and Parker, District No. 24 Rosenwald plan, and District No. 2.
Mayor Tyler Haswell of Bryan marks his fifty eighth birthday on Monday. A Republican in a Democratic southern city, he has a notable business and political record. He started in business at 15, ran his own business before 21, and has occupied his current location for over 30 years.
San Antonio reports Chairman Hal Moseley of the state highway commission plans to resign to Governor Miriam A. Ferguson within 24 hours, with his term due to expire February 15. The move follows rumors at the Democratic convention, though verification was not possible. Moseley was appointed to fill Frank Lanham's two year term.
Contracts approved by county superintendent D. J. McDonald provide free textbooks for Steele's Store and Minta Springs schools.
The New Orleans weather report notes for Bryan and vicinity: tonight and Thursday will be partly cloudy to cloudy with no significant precipitation indicated. Temperature trends and wind details are not provided in the readable portion.
The Associated Press reports the government cotton outlook for September 1 indicates 59.6 percent normal conditions with a crop around 1,500 bales. Prices fell by 45 to 57 points as the report released from New Orleans and Washington noted reduced ginning activity, with 395 bales ginned in a separate Census Bureau update.
Government opens case in Federal Court against former Attorney General Harry Daugherty and ex Alien Custodian Thomas Miller. Buckner cites associates including the late John King of Connecticut and Jesse Smith, who died by suicide in 1923.
Jas E Ferguson said the Texas state convention exposed a new executive committee dominated by Ku Klux affiliated figures. He praised Dan Moody for denouncing the Ku Klux Klan but argued the action was too late. He named J W Sullivan and W L Thornton of Dallas among the adherents.
Mr and Mrs E O Siecke of A and M College return from an automobile trip to Lincoln Nebraska where they visited relatives. He reports a fine trip but says they are glad to be back in Texas with cool nights. He notes corn crops were poor in Kansas and southern Nebraska but excellent in northern Nebraska with small grain crops only fair.
Cotton futures closed today 15 points lower. Local spot prices and basis were quoted at 17 1 2 cents.
Entomologist R R Reppert calls on Texas farmers to use cultural controls and deep plowing to kill overwintering pests. He notes boll weevil and boll worm habits, stresses early fall cleanup, and warns burning crop residues harms soil while promoting a statewide campaign to begin immediately.
A. W. Buchanan district agent for the A and M Extension Service says Arkansas is progressive and prosperous, debunking backward-state myths after a 4 state tour with 20 Extension agents. He notes strong crops including apples peaches grapes tomatoes and watermelons and cites good roads and Eureka Springs tourism expected near 100000. He visited Texarkana Hot Springs Little Rock Conway Russellville Jasper Harrison Rogers Fayettville Benton Mena Fort Smith DeQueen Eureka Springs.
San Antonio Texas September 8 Democrats return home after a harmonious state convention that avoided Klan controversy as platform references to the order were stricken. Temporary chairman Cone Johnson delivered an eloquent opening address urging responsibility integrity and reform in state government. Continued on Page 4.
Allen Smith of Bryan was injured in an automobile wreck near LaGrange Monday night. He suffered head and neck injuries but X rays showed no broken bones. Co passenger Valen stein escaped with minor injuries as the Dodge Sedan plunged off a 25 foot embankment and rolled several times. Smith will be brought home tomorrow with his wife at his side.
The cotton in Brazos county is improving this week as worm and boll weevil damage is not as severe as first thought. C. L. Beason notes yields may still fall below average despite better conditions.
In Brownsville on Sept 8 officers said five prisoners staged earlier were likely helped by organized liquor runners. Prisoners were killed while accompanying officers to the ambush site where rifles were used to kill two officers on Sunday.
A sendoff dinner for Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Stanford and children precedes their move from Bryan to Longview. The Extension Service of A and M College, about forty-five attendees, presented gifts including a hand painted vase from Mrs. M. R. Bentley, expressing high esteem and lasting friendship.
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