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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1926
Page
1
Winds and blizzards sweep the Midwest and Southwest damaging property in Texas and Oklahoma. Four killed as trains stall and derricks topple. Foraker and nearby lines face marooned passengers while Chicago endures a heavy blizzard delaying travel and cutting communications.
The Eagle reports a local shopkeeper’s view that autos, good roads, and rail routes favor city markets. He argues small towns lose business as chains push low prices, with customers traveling to Dallas Waco Houston and Bryan for better deals and no frequent town stops.
Three prominent Trinity county residents Cleon McClain Trager McClain and Fount McClain were lodged in Houston county jail charged with the murder of Frank Johnson in southeast Trinity county two weeks prior A fourth arrest is expected soon Detailing the crime officers said Johnson was dragged from a bed where he lay wounded and shot dead at the time he faced a murder charge
At a meeting of Presbyterian budget drive captains and members a check showed that only about half of the pledge cards distributed have been returned. Card holders are urged to turn in cards to the original issuer or any captain or team member or to J Bryan Miller and to note whether a pledge was given.
Washington March 31 Assistant Secretary Andrews in charge of prohibition enforcement defended the sale of new 3.75 percent beer as a tonic as practicable and reasonable.
The M E Class No 17 of the Methodist Sunday school met Tuesday evening at Mrs H N Cochran s home. A combined business and social program set plans for greater activities with committees named. Nobie Webb presided with Lois Bethea as secretary treasurer and Mrs Lee J Rountree assisting. Refreshments followed. attendees included Nobie Webb Lois Bethea Dana Newland Eleanor Wilkerson Inez Walker Irene Pletzer Louise Cline Elizabeth Wood.
The Eighth Annual Automobile and Tractor Summer School at A and M College Texas opens June 16 for eight weeks. It offers practical instruction in care repair and operation of gas engines automobiles and tractors. Farmers and mechanics can gain valuable knowledge to reduce production costs and improve efficiency. A bulletin with details is available from the Agricultural Engineering Department.
The Lions Club canceled this year’s county wide Easter Egg Hunt due to bad weather poor roads and illnesses including flu and whooping cough. The program featured Mrs Albert Goodman and Ernest Nitch with musical pieces and a road building talk by W R Smitham addressing highway engineering and project steps.
Livingston reports that Mrs J O Fields of Haskell president of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs will visit April 2 and 3 to promote Indian welfare. She travels with Mrs T O Walton of College Station district chairwoman, and a local committee will visit the Alabama Indians village on Friday April 2.
Dallas reports indicate four deaths and numerous injuries from yesterday's cold wave. Property and crop damage is heavy across the state, with fruit and truck crops hardest hit while grain crops in West Texas benefit from recent rain and snow.
Governor Miriam Ferguson approved a letter from the State Board of Control urging department heads to cut electricity waste. The note cites excessive nighttime lighting in the Capitol and land office buildings and asks swift action to conserve power.
Interest four sevenths owned by Mrs. Dorothy Lee and son Lynn K. Lee in the Rountree Lee Oil Company Rockdale Minerva shallow pool was sold for 9000 dollars to Emmett Kemp and Walter Rameel. The sale includes thirty eight acres eight producing wells daily yield of eighteen barrels and all equipment on the lease.
SANTA ROSA California March 31 Luther Burbank world famed horticulturist is waging a valiant battle against a persistent illness confined to bed at his home for several days extreme nervousness and a strong desire to return to garden work worry his physician said the condition is doubtful.
The Friday Morning Choral Club will give a concert Friday evening April 2 at eight o'clock at the Assembly Hall College Station. Mrs Roy Danforth directs with Mrs R S Webb as accompanist. The club is assisted by College Station Artists directed by Captain J Dunn. Bryan and College residents are invited.
The Rev Basil Bravis visited The Eagle office for the first time since returning from abroad. He noted he has no church home but thanked those who offered sympathy after his church building was lost to fire. He singled out Mr and Mrs Joe Saladiner for special help during his absence and upon his return.
Dallas reports farmers should replant corn frost damaged last night. A K Short, ex A and M College and head of the Dallas Agricultural Foundation, says there is debate on whether badly frosted corn will regrow into a normal crop. He believes the odds of a good stand are poor.
Mrs. Bentley, president of the ninth district State Parent-Teachers Association, will speak to the Methodist Mothers Club Friday at 3 PM in the First Methodist church primary room. A social hour will follow. all Methodist mothers and their children are urged to attend.
Rev J M Gordon preaches at the Methodist Tabernacle College Station for the revival week. Rev Jesse C Thomson opened the series and Gordon will lead the rest of the evenings through Easter Sunday with sunrise prayer breakfast and special programs by the Georgetown Southwestern Choral Club. College Station and Bryan audiences invited.
A severe storm swept Terrill and Lee counties in Georgia last night leaving two Black residents dead and property damage around 200000. Homes were demolished and trees uprooted as the storm tore through the region.
The City of Bryan utilities department begins mailing the annual blue checks that document interest payments on deposits held by the utility, detailing amounts and recipients.
Cotton futures closed today 25 to 80 points lower as market activity softened. Local receipts were quoted at 16 8-4 to 17 1L-4 cents, reflecting modest cash market movement.
The Texas Supreme Court issued a writ of mandamus compelling State Superintendent S. M. N. Marrs to honor the American Book Company of Cincinnati six year contract for spellers and general science texts valued at about $550,000 with no fraud found.
State wide campaign urged for Child Hygiene and Birth Registration Day in Texas. Health officials propose prenatal care letters, prizes for healthy children, birth registration publicity, and Safe Milk and Water Day activities. Residents urged to check water and milk safety and seek Standard Milk Ordinance copies.
College Station March 31 Aggies face Georgetown University Washington DC in the first season track meet at 4 10 this afternoon Coach Andersons men meet a star studded squad including three national champions Norton noted as a top all American This event offers coupon book admittance to the field for track fans.
Austin reports the current Texas prison population is 10 below the level at Governor Miriam A. Ferguson's inauguration. The figure comes despite 800 pardons issued during her 15 months in office, indicating a similar overall inmate count to that early administration.
Washington March 31 Commissioner Dennis a Democrat charged before the Senate tariff investigation committee that the tariff law has been miserably administered by the majority of the present tariff commission. He blamed Chairman Marvin and Commissioners Glassie Broussard and Baldwin for the breakdown and said the chairman is unfair and obsessed with the tariff question.
The Steele's Store Community Club holds its regular first Friday meeting on Friday night April 2 in the school auditorium. A large Bryan crowd is expected with visiting county members planning a program to showcase Steele's Store school talent. With school closing soon this could be the last big spring meeting until fall when children will again be involved.
The Brazos County Poultry Association will hold a Monday night meeting at the Chamber of Commerce rooms. President Will M. Jones will preside and lectures on poultry industry topics will be given. The program may feature Rhode Island Red breed analysis and breed-focused discussion.
Saturday marks Clean-Up Week and Rural Sanitation Day. State Health Department urges community meetings in every school district to discuss prevention of typhoid fever malaria hookworm and intestinal troubles. Promote farm premises cleaning screening homes with 16 mesh wire minimize standing water stock water tanks and cisterns with minnows and request sanitary pit privy plans from the State Board of Health.
Five suspects are being held for questioning in the San Antonio National Bank robbery that netted $19 000. Laredo authorities have been alerted to look for two other alleged participants believed en route to that city.
The Consolidated School at College uses health rules and posters from the Bureau of Child Hygiene to promote daily habits. Students weigh monthly and track gains, with two teams earning painted bricks for meeting health goals and daily vegetable intake.
Five business concerns in Saint Jo about 35 miles west of Gainesville were destroyed by fire early today with total losses around 50000 dollars. The origin of the blaze is undetermined.
The Brazos County Baptist Workers Meeting is held at the Harvey church on Tuesday April 6 1926 with devotions by A C Bracewell the work of the Sunday School by W A Harrell an address by Mrs R L Brown the 1926 Campaign by John Caylor a sermon by Rev R E Hill a 1230 dinner and afternoon board meetings followed by Rev R E Day speaking on Much Every Way
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