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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1930
Page
1
The column lauds Bryan for progress under commission government and cites about 25 miles of hard surfaced streets led by Main. It notes best features yet criticizes street cleanliness and claims one man cleans Main at roughly $700 a year.
Alvin Texas April report says Missouri Pacific passenger train crashed into another in a fog bound station. One trainman Mack Brailer killed, engineer Buck Raiford injured likely fatally with a fractured skull. a dozen passengers hurt as the Pullman is pushed forward. Official blame fog and sudden appearance of a second train in the station.
Caldwell business visitors C R Hackney R L Goodnight W C Mills and J R R Woodson came to Bryan for the day. Madisonville resident engineer A McCormick attends a Madison County highway short course. former district 17 division engineer previously based in Bryan. J Palm of Waco also attends the highway short course. Col Louis Blaylock of Dallas and guests pass through Bryan en route to Galveston. he led the Texas Editorial Association and published the Texas Christian Advocate. Mrs R B Hinson of Lufkin invites Bryan residents to the April 7 wedding of Hazel Wyatt Douglass to RK E Dansby at First Baptist Church Lufkin.
The Ford Motor Company's balance sheet filed with the Massachusetts commissioner shows a 1929 profit of 81,797,000 dollars versus a 72,221,000 dollars loss in 1928.
SAN ANTONIO April 9 Lieut. Bert Muse a student at Brooks Field was killed when his plane crashed near here The report said the aircraft dived to the ground with great force probably killing Muse instantly The incident occurred today breaking the usual flight routine.
The Home Merchants Association of Bryan launches its anti chain store campaign with a mass meeting at the corner of Bryan avenue and 26th street. Judge Preston Reynolds of Temple will speak, introduced by F L Henderson, with Allen Academy Band providing music before the talk. Ernest Becker of Dallas will address the crowd Friday night, outlining the campaign and the issues.
Preliminary construction on the new women’s building at the University of Texas has begun in Austin. Steel for the structure is expected to arrive by mid month.
Bryan Lions Club announces the group banquet will be held Tuesday night April 15 at the Mess Hall, A M College. Speakers include District Governor A C Kater of Houston and Dr C Walton president of A M College. The event features musical entertainment and club members anticipate a pleasant evening.
The Earl Graham Post of the American Legion and Legion Auxiliary promote a citywide uniform flag system for Main Street and residence districts. Flags will adorn on national holidays and other occasions, following flag etiquette with endorsement from national and veteran organizations. Key dates urged include Lincoln’s Birthday February 12, Washington’s Birthday February 22, Army Day, Memorial Day May 30, Flag Day June 14, Independence Day July 4, Navy Day, Columbus Day October 12, and Armistice Day November 11, plus other state holidays and events.
Members of the Creath Brazos Baptist Association and W M A auxiliary traveled from Bryan to Navasota for a joint quarterly meeting with First Baptist Church. Reports showed all work progressing well and the next W M A meeting is set for July at Montgomery with First Baptist. The Creath Brazos Workers Council monthly session will be held May 6 in Bryan at College Avenue Baptist Church.
Chicago April 9 Ruth Hanna McCormick held a 171000 vote lead over Senator De Neen with four-fifths of precincts reporting. The tally stood 554000 to 550000 in the Republican nomination race.
IL H Snuggs his wife and son and sister Miss Faith Snuggs, all China missionaries, arrived in Bryan on furlough to stay with R E Snuggs. They labored six years in Wu Chow Kwong Sai Province with Stout Memorial hospital and Baptist school. They present an illustrated talk tonight at 7 50 at First Baptist church inviting the public.
Forecast calls for tonight and Thursday increasing cloudiness in New Orleans and vicinity. West Texas sees partly cloudy conditions tonight and Thursday with warmer temperatures in the north portion tonight.
Partial returns show trustees retained in several districts with a few new members. Boards named include Smetana Reliance Allenfarm Bowman Steeles Store Tabor Minter Springs Kings Highway Peach Creek Fickey Kurten Rye Steep Hollow Woodville with listed new and returning names.
The San Angelo Times reports J E Bristow, oil man of San Angelo, remained captive in Ahucatlan Nayarit after a 3000 peso ransom was paid. Gordon Bristow, his son, says the father is alive but weak and unable to travel. Oklahoma City Times confirms Bristow’s release after ransom was paid and that he is in fair health with his son and two American friends.
County Agent C. L. Benson and Secretary W. R. McCullough of the Brazos Chamber visited Bowman and Reliance schools to discuss forming boys and girls 4 H Clubs. Prizes for the mid winter stock exhibit were set for three best baby beeves, best pair of sheep, and best single hog to promote profitable feed crop use.
A mid week prayer service at College Avenue Baptist Church will administer baptism to 21 candidates who joined the church after revival services last Sunday night. Rev Roy Holloman invites friends of the candidates and the public to attend.
The Bryan Reading Club ended its year with a summer picnic at Sue Haswell Park on Tuesday at 6 30 p m. Members attended with their husbands and shared a supper under the trees. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Charles W Crawford Mr and Mrs Guy Harris Mr and Mrs J L Dupuy Mr and Mrs Fred Jones and others.
The cotton market showed little change with futures 1 to 5 points down and local spot prices quoted from 15 1 4 to 15 3 4 cents.
New York engineer H F Clemmer of Solvay Corporation will present a paper on Concrete Pavement Design during the Highway Engineering short course at Texas A and M College on Thursday.
The cadet corps of Allen Academy prepares for a War Department inspection in Bryan on April 11 and 12. Allen Academy is the only Texas institution and among a few in the Southwest to seek honor school status. 13 of 24 top scores will be designated as honor military schools for one year. Inspectors arrive Friday at noon and begin routine checks through Saturday morning. locals are invited to spectate the Friday ceremonies.
Youngstown Sheet and Tube Co and Bethlehem Steel Corp move toward a $1 billion merger, with supporters saying the deal is certain unless a new court fight blocks it.
London April reports that France rejected parity with Italy and demanded superiority, signaling a decisive stance at naval talks. The move is seen as accelerating a three power pact among Japan Great Britain and the United States, with Japan withdrawing a request to transfer 20,000 tons from destroyers to submarines, and agreeing with the others on most points.
Registration at the sixth annual short course in highway engineering at A and M College in College Station totaled 230 on Wednesday, with additional visitors expected. J. T. L. McNew opened the morning session and Gibb Gilchrist led the afternoon meeting. H. K. Bishop of the U.S. Bureau of Public Roads spoke on national park roads.
Washington April 9 A District of Columbia supreme court justice ruled against Secretary Wilburs refusal to issue oil and gas drilling permits on public lands. The ruling threatens President Hoovers conservation plan announced last March as Wilbur had directed that no new permits be approved and pending applications be rejected.
Hiram Dewnard has been absent from his desk at Lawrence Grocery Company since Saturday and is reported to be recovering satisfactorily at home from a minor surgical operation.
Beverly Hills dispatch quotes conflicting early reports on ships sunk and parity. The editor recalls how long promises drift, noting Americans forget campaign pledges once events drift past.
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