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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1935

Page

2

Hearne Public Schools Open Enrollment Sets Record

Hearne Texas public schools opened Monday with the largest enrollment in history. High school 213 students and grade school 870, with more registrations anticipated from rural districts. Four buses will serve outlying pupils and a new curriculum offers academic, standard commercial, and standard vocational paths for eighth graders.

Hearne Hearne Public Formelly I. D. Williams Willimette Andrews Louis Cochran J. B. Payne Leon Hayes J. C. Rogers Elizabeth Sloop Elizabeth Stout Jane Alice Wright Hazel McEhanon

First Workout For Hearne Hi Ends With 30 Players

Hearne High Eagles opened football practice with fundamentals and calisthenics as Coach Cochran builds toward the season. Thirty boys reported, many light, with some veterans leaving due to classroom issues. Meanwhile local happenings include Mrs. Floyd Parker visiting Hearne and the Baptist Woman's Society meeting on tithing with Lois Glass and Velora Griffin circles.

Nearne Louis Hearne High Eagles Cochran Eagles Kingsley Hearne Mis C. G. Barrow Lake Baptist Woman's Missionary Society Lois Glass Velora Griffin

Local Social Notes From Hearne Homes and Guests

Hearne residents host and visit relatives across Texas. Mrs J ana children Emma Jane and Hosea Bryan of Houston are guests with Mr H A Ely and Mrs Jim Peel. R R Cole and granddaughter Jane Dixon return from Houston visit. Brady Cole of Houston stays with Mr and Mrs R W Marshall and Mrs Eugenia Stefan. W A Wilkerson, Sallie Smith, and Mr and Mrs Robert McCarver spent Sunday in San Saba with W W Wilkerson family. Nelleen Miller travels to Marlin for hospital treatment. Mrs Harold Volk and children Florence and Harold Jr. of Dallas visit M L Westbrook family.

Hearne J. Ana Emma Jane Hosea Bryan Houston H. A. Ely Jim Peel R. R.cole Jane Cole Dixon Brady Cole R. W. Marshall Eugenia Stefan W. A. Wilkerson Sallie Smith Robert M. McCarver San Saba W. W. Wilkerson Harold Volk Florence and Harold Jr Dallas M. L. Westbrook

Playoff softball game rained out. set for tonight

Hearne reports the City Softball League playoff between Baptiste and Firemen postponed by rain. The game will now start at 9 o clock, with players staying late on a work night. In HRNB, Friday Bridge club met at Mrs Chatimas home with high score prize theater tickets won by Mrs Abe Hensaling and crab salad refreshments served to guests and members. Mrs Curtis Mathis of Bryan returned home after visiting Hearne. her mother Mrs J Ro eh. Miss Margaret New left for Ballinger to teach.

Hearne Baptiste and Firemen HRNB George Chatmas R. W. Marshall A. R. Weeks C. H. McCollum Abe Hensaling Harry Gray W. A. McNeel D. €. Weston P. B. Hall H D. Beaumont Curtis Mathis Bryan John Roeh Rodell A. L. Batter Highway No. 6 John E. Blair Division

New Baptist Deacons Hearne New Appointment and Ordination

At a Baptist Church meeting Ebb Mris J Price A R Weeks and J O Driver were appointed deacons. Ordination followed the officers election. Baptist and Firemen in Playoff Series Hearne City League softball resumes tonight to decide the second half title. Firemen trail 1 0 after losing Game 1, with 8 o clock start. Mrs J B Laute Glenda Pearl and G Hart plan to move this week to join J in Hearne.

NEW Baptist Hearne Board of Deacons of the Baptist Church J. Price A. R. Weeks J. O. Driver Baptist Firemen Baptist and Firemen Race the Baptist

Methodist Party for Church Members Friday

Hearne society notes report a delightful party held Friday evening for members of the local Methodist church. The event featured fellowship, refreshments, and shared smiles among attendees from the community.

Methodist Church

Church Basement Dining Room Social Draws Large Group

In the church basement dining rooms an evening gathering featured games contests and music for a large group of members and friends. Refreshments of ice cream and cake followed the entertainment and games.

County Ag Council Holds Meeting In Bryan Wednesday

The County Rural Council met at the county agent’s office with Joe Locke acting as chairman in the absence of H. P. Rene. Members included C. B. McGregor, Chas. Payne, A. H. Keller, Luther Holligan, and H. P. Franklin. They discussed sponsoring 4-H clubs, baby beef efforts with Bryan Chamber of Commerce, and planned soil erosion committees for each community. The Commissioners’ Court declined a 25 percent mobile tax for erosion but agreed to lend county road machinery at $2 per hour. The council adjourned to the first Monday of next month.

Joe Locke Tabor H. P.rene C. B. McGregor Millican Chas. Payne Edge A. H. Keller Karten Luther Holligan Steep Hollow H. P. Franklin Smetana Bryan Chamber of Commerce Bryan Commissioners’ Court C. J. Benson

Sale of Liquorutes and Election Results

The legislature is urged to act on September 16 to regulate liquor traffic. Election results were certified despite eight counties failing to report. Wet counties or those with legal sales in some subdivisions include Austin, Bastrop, Bexar, Blanco, Brazos, Brewster, Burleson, Calhoun, Cameron, Colorado, Comal, Dallas, DeWitt, Duval, El Paso, Falls, Fayette, Fort Bend, Galveston.

Utes Briscoe Kimble Marion Randall McMullen Palmer San Augustine Stonewall Austin Bastrop Bexar Blanco Brazos Brewster Burleson Calhoun Cameron Colorado Comal Dallas DeWitt Duval el Paso Falls Fayette Fort Bend Galves

Texas constitutional vote totals on pensions and reforms

The official tabulation lists county results for constitutional amendments. Key measures include old pensions payment approving 444 539 to 108 565, insane commitment 294 287 to 199 959, probation for convicts 245 285 to 216 549, abolishing the fee system 274 537 to 188 642, free textbooks for non denominational schools 257 815 to 280 019, and allowing special session amendments 214 024 to 258 258.

Ton Gillespie Goliad Gonzales Grimes Guadalupe Harris Hidal Jefferson Karnes Kendall Err Kinney la Salle Lavaca Lee Live Oak Llano Maverick McLennan Medina Menard Milam Orange Presidio Refugio Robertson San Patricio Starr Val Verde Victoria Waller Washington Webb Wharton Wichita Williamson Wilson Zapata

Only Two Regular Bears Return To Kemp High Squad

Kemp High School prepares for the 1935 football season under Coach Robert Wilson and assistant William Hall with only two lettermen returning Edwin Monk Collins the captain and quarterback and C. J. Grays the tackle. New uniforms are being issued as the Bears awaiting the 1935 schedule aim for another strong year despite limited veteran depth.

Robert Wilson William Hall Kemp High School Bears Wilson Claudius Stripling Kemp High Edwin Monk) Collins C. J. Gray

Committeemen to Lead Cherokee Scout Troop

The Cherokee troop committee members will run the troop until a new scoutmaster is elected after M L Rees left Bryan to teach manual arts in Waco. Members include J Coulter Smith, Jno M Lawrence dr, Dr R M Searcy, Col Frank Anderson, J C Harrison, J D Benson, and R H Bush.

M. L. Rees Bryan Waco J. Coulter Smith Jno M. Lawrence Dr R. M. Searcy Col Frank Anderson J. C. Harrison J. D. Benson R. H. Bush

Bleeding Gums Healed By Leto's Orrhea Remedy Ad

An old advertisement touts Leto's Orrhea Remedy for treating sore gums with a money back guarantee if ineffective. Jenkins Drug Store promotes the product with directions and a refund policy.

Jenkins Drug Store

Broncs Open Season With Sept 20 Tilt Against Madisonville

Stephen F. Austin Broncs under Head Coach A B Pete Jones and assistants begin daily practices as school opens. The opener Friday Sept 20 at Forrest Field pits the Broncs against rival Madisonville Mustangs, followed by a Sept 27 trip to Corsicana to face the Bengals. The 1935 squad, heavier and built around five lettermen, aims for upsets in District 12 despite last year’s results.

Stephen F. Austin High School Broncs A. B Pete” Jones Wilson “Cheesey” Cook W. R. “Bill” Carmichael Broncs Madisonville Mustangs Forrest Field Corsicana Bengals Mustangs Bryan Madisonville

Local Marriage Licenses Listed for Four Couples

Frank C Bolton and Miss Kath ryn Ewing, Lawrence Moody and Miss Vel mer L Woonerton, C L Mize Jr and Miss Lona Mae Eubank.

Frank C. Bolton Kathryn Ewing Lawrence Moody Velmer L. Woonerton C. L. Mize, Jr Lona Mae Eubank

Knights of Columbus Initiation Draws About 200

About 200 attended a Knights of Columbus initiation at the hall on Sunday, with nearly 20 members advancing through first second and third degrees. District Deputy John E. Cahoon of Houston led the third degree, aided by Vic Convery and Tom Daugherty. Visitors came from Austin Taylor EF Campo Cameron East Bernard Houston and Burlington. First and second degree work were led by local officers. A Holy Communion service was held at St. Josephs Parish followed by a light breakfast. A barbecue supper and speeches concluded the day, though some members could not attend due to weather and road conditions.

Knights of Columbus Hall John E. Cahoon Houston Vic Convery Tom Daugherty Austin Taylor EF Campo Cameron East Bernard Burlington H. F. Wehrman Sam Lampo Jno St. Joseph’s Church Bryan Council

Avalon Club Faces Opposition Over Dueling Gambling Den

The Avalon Club room features a bar and many tables with a large gambling hall. A pulleys driven punkah fan operated by a black man on a rope powers air movement. The club has drawn crowds and “ladies night” on Thursdays, but opposition grows in Bryan and Caldwell with petitions discussed for Governor James V. Alfred. Sheriff R. W. Nann could not act due to cross-county location.

Bryan Caldwell James V. Alfred R. W. Nann

Highways education and travel shape tomorrow’s learning

A Bryan meeting highlighted highway improvements as a major educational tool for college students and parents. Speakers Rep. George Butler and Sen. Albert Stone spoke on Brazos county gains, A&M College projects, and the Brazos river plan. Music from Floyd Murray’s string band accompanied the event attended by about 60 people.

Mexico City Hemisphere George Butler Albert Stone Brenham Rep. Butler Sen. Stone Brazos County Texas A, & M. College Brazos River Floyd Murray Bryan

Voekel from Austin Inspects Cotton at McDowell Gin

K. E. Voekel of Austin with the U S Department of Agriculture, who classifies cotton at gins, is visiting today to check the cotton at the McDowell gin.

K. E. Voekel Austin U. S. Department of Agriculture McDowell Gin

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