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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1932
Page
2
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Brazos county labor will benefit from the Emergency Highway Project Act as contracts on Highway 21 and 6 near Navasota are funded and a local employment committee to place workers is named. The act sets wage minimums for skilled and unskilled labor, limits hours, and emphasizes hand labor to maximize jobs, with a division engineer to oversee the project.
Republican governor candidate Orville Bullington says his victory would be for good government, not partisan gain, asserting he favors Texan governance over party lines.
The James E. Clifford Company announces Bryan’s new city directory, listing 3394 names with 2 percent added for families. It notes unusual names such as Summe Grey, Lead, and Darling, mentions local cars and occupations, and invites residents not counted to contact the chamber of commerce. Delivery is aimed around October 5 with cooperation from merchants and citizens.
A flurry of moves and visits fills Bryan as residents return from summer with families. Dorothy Doane and Elea nor Chance miss Texas University, while Sue Wright departs for Austin. Several locals recover from illness, travel to Houston and San Antonio, and families reunite. Alejandro Rosas to broadcast Friday, and many students prepare for the fall term at Baylor and Texas.
John T. Ashcraft and Jetta Gaines of Brazos together with Elbert White and Emerline Chatman of Burleson filed a marriage intention with County Clerk Jess B. McGee on Saturday.
The city’s new drive into Bryan city cemetery, started recently, is set for completion next week per City Manager R. G. Williams.
John P. Lee, a prominent San Angelo ranchman, greeted friends in Bryan today and visited the Eagle office with his son Bill Lee. He plans A M College attendance next year and remains general superintendent of the livestock division at the Fat Stock Show in Fort Worth while serving on the Dallas Fair board of directors.
Funeral services were held this afternoon at 5 o'clock at St Anthony's Catholic church for Willie Cantavespie who died at St Paul's hospital in Dallas after a two week illness. The body arrived on the Sunbeam at 4 16 p m and was taken to the church for rites by Rev B Brain. Interment followed in Bryan Catholic cemetery under McCulloch Dansby funeral directors. Cantavespie, 31, son of Mr and Mrs Joe Cantavespie of Bryan, was raised in Brazos county and married in June to Annette Lobello. He and his wife resided in Dallas where he was employed. He is survived by his parents three brothers and one sister, and several relatives in Bryan and Dallas. Active pallbearers were James Scarmado Luke Spadachene Pete Palasota Tony Cangalosa Sam Barr and Charles Tocaro. Honorary pallbearers included John O Connor Jack Johnson R R Ellis Harry Estill R Pat Patterson FE W Crenshaw J D Martin and F B Patroneila.
Last Red Cross life saving and swimming class of the season, led by Lt. L. R. Nachman, concluded in Brazos County. In the past month one senior, 14 juniors, and three beginners passed exams and earned emblems, bringing total certified locals to 29 seniors, 53 juniors, and five beginners for 87 total. Students listed with scores include Rachel Delameter 88, Louise Wheeler 84, Helen Miller 81, William Washington 85, Merrill Eriksen 87, Edward Bush Jr 84, Earl Vezey 80, Byron Covey 82, Ann Washington among beginners with no grade given.
Bryan Man Jr. and Mrs. M P Holloman Jr. were summoned to Houston Friday at 4 pm for the death of Mark P Holloman age 72 from injuries after being struck by a car. Funeral at First Baptist Church Madisonville Sunday at 4 30 pm. Holloman, a grocery store watchman, died at St Josephs infirmary from a deep chest wound and broken legs after slippery streets and a collision at Milam and Gray.
Allen Academy authorities announce the 48th year starts with registration on September 22, continuing through Friday, with the formal opening at 10 00 Saturday morning September 24. New cadets report September 22 except football candidates who arrive September 19. Vacancies in the cadet corps are expected to be filled soon. The faculty adds Sergeant C T Thompson retired from Brooks Field to assist the military department and B L Price to head the English Department from Studvard and the Sorbonne with a Master’s Degree.
The National Junior Shakespeare Story Telling Club, with Mrs. Charles J. Cochran and Miss Alia Stanford, will form a Bryan branch. It educates children by telling Shakespeare stories in age groups, with prizes, diplomas, and a grand Shakespeare evening, improving English and social skills.
A Tuesday party at Steeles Store celebrated Doris Faye Hearne turning eleven. Guests from Bryan joined family friends for games directed by Mrs Merka and Mrs Hearne, followed by cream and cake.
P. G. Gayle, long time employee at the Metropolitan barber shop, has departed to open and oversee the remodeled barber shop at the LaSalle Hotel. The move places Gayle in charge of the LaSalle property’s new barber service.
A Woodside police note recalls a resident shedding sixty four pounds after a year of dieting and exercise. The account highlights improved health and energy, with references to family life and daily routines amid an impressionistic transcription of informal remarks.
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