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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1931

Page

2

Cotton Insect Outlook Warns of March Weevil Emergence

Texas A M expert F L Thomas reports on the cotton insect situation with boll weevil emergence in March near a record for College Station. He notes dry conditions may reduce weevil numbers, flea hopper injury to rise in East and Central Texas, and that June to August rainfall will largely determine damage.

Texas A-M F. L. Thomas U Sagricultural Jon State of Texas Texas Agricultural Experiment Station Ison Arch College Station Rio Grande Valley

Plane crash suit ends in $10,000 damages against Stocker

Davis issues a $10,000 judgment in a spring term district court against Dor Stocker and others over a plane related fatality. A Houston aviatrix stunt flight near Hearne caused two Negro children to be fatally injured by a propeller while the crowd watched. Emmerson and Lovelace reportedly owned the plane. The Robertson county grand jury returned 48 felony indictments including 15 burglary counts with three men sentenced to death and imprisoned in Groesbeck jail.

Dor- Stocker Houston Aviatrix Jace Stocker Hearne Davis Emmerson Lovelace Robertson County Grand Jury Groesbeck

For Sale and Lost Notices from Texas College Ad

Agricultural Engineering Dept at Texas A and M College offers 25 bushels of Chett long staple cotton seed at 1.00 per bushel, 5 bushels or more at 0.75. Also zinc Hereford bull calves for registration, contact W D Mills or W S Barron. A C Williams estate. Lost red white faced muley heifer on west side of Bryan, contact E J Kyle College 65.

Agricultural Engineering Dept A. and M. College of Texas W.D. Mills W. S. Barron A. C. Williams Red Muley Heifer Bryan E. J. Kyle College 65

Purification Promises Health Boost With Calotabs

Physician backed promotion urges a thorough Calotabs course to purify the blood and organs. It claims weekly doses over several weeks clear chronic ailments and restore vitality, noting Calotabs are sold in 10 and 35 cent sizes by dealers.

Bryan Presbyterians Attend Navasota Meet

Dr and Mrs Thomas Gordon Watts and other Bryan Presbyterians motored to Navasota on Tuesday evening to attend a session of the Brazos Presbytery in that city. Dr Watts plans to attend the meeting throughout the day today with Mr and Mrs Elon Stuart and Mrs Watts joining for tonight’s session.

Thomas Gordon Watts Dale Weddington W. O. Hearne Navasota Brazos

Stanford Named For Committee On Resolutions

J F E Stanford, president of the Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce, is named on the Resolutions committee for the East Texas Chamber of Commerce convention to be held in Marlin on April 19 20 and 21. Paul T Sanderson of Trinity is chairman. Curtis Morris of the Etex staff will act as secretary. committee has 21 members comprising East Texas business leaders.

J. FE. Stanford Bryan and Brazos County

Barrels of Mash Blocking Survey Line Found in Prairie

Surveyors working south of Bryan reported a line obstruction when six barrels of mash lay on their path. They offset their line to clear the barrels then resumed without noting any further discoveries. The piece hints road work in Brazos County may shift local corn markets. The Eagle offers cash for Clean White Cotton Races.

Bryan Brazos County

Airport interest revives in Bryan East Texas Chamber event

The Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce backs an airport for Bryan with a positive reception from directors. Fifteen delegates plus alternates will attend the East Texas Chamber of Commerce convention at Marlin, with the Allen Academy band funded for transport. Delegates named include J Webb Howell and Jno M Lawrence Jr. The group plans Trades Day for April 23 and urges private home accommodations for visitors.

Bryan East Texas Chamber of Commerce Marlin Allen Academy Bryan and Brazos County Jno J. E. Stanford The American Legion East Texas Stanford Commerce E. E. Yeager F. L. Cavitt John Grove U. S Grove McCullough Waco Chamber of Commerce Waco Charles H. White L. P. Hobbs U. S. Army Brazos County

Masons of Bryan Attend El Paso Conclave

Masons from Bryan and College joined by a Calvert party left Bryan for El Paso to attend the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Texas meeting to run Wednesday through Thursday. The group includes R. A. Harrison D C Jones D Paul Dansby H O Ferguson D C DeMaret Bryan W A Duncan O O Henderson H McNeal College J T Garrett W C Weise Calvert and Douglas Boyder Wellborn. They expect to return by Saturday.

Bryan and College Masons Calvert Bryan el Paso Grand Commandery Knights Templar State of Texas R. A. Harrison D. C. Jones D. Paul Dansby H. O. Ferguson D. C. DeMaret W. A. Duncan O. O. Henderson H. McNeal College J. T. Garrett W. C. Weise Douglas Boyder Wellborn

Optimism Theme Shared At Bryant Lions Group Meet

The Bryant Lions Club luncheon featured Mrs Griff Cloud and Hon W S Barron with readings and an optimism address urging fewer pessimists and more fellowship. District Governor F D Fuller announced Contact Week April 19 25. Visitors from Sealy Cameron Weslaco and Australia attended along with local members. Steve Lobello returned from Marlin with sinus trouble resolved after treatment.

Bryant Lions Club Harry L. Durham A. 8. Ware R. A. McDaniel Griff Cloud Heaven Lions Club Rotary Club Barron Barren Henry S. Locke Bryan F. D. Fuller International Organization of Lions Clubs Fuller

McCormick-Deering Implements Show In Community Ad

The advertisement promotes Mc Cormick Deering farming equipment including a one horse mower a vertical lift for close work a 5 foot regular and a 7 foot Big 6. It urges referrals from local users to vouch for the line.

McCormick-Deering

Repairs for McCormick-Deering Machines

Genuine repairs use the same patterns and materials as original parts. Keep your McCormick-Deering farm machines at peak efficiency by calling on us for repairs.

McCormick-Deering

Jones Chosen as Mayor by City Fathers

Forrest Jones was selected Mayor of Bryan to begin his second term as city commissioner. N. A. Stewart was chosen mayor pro tem. Three ballots favored Jones and two favored Stewart. New commissioners Caldwell Johnson and Vick were sworn in along with Jones and Stewart. They plan to assign department duties at a meeting next Wednesday.

Forrest Jones Bryan N. A. Stewart Jones Stewart Messrs. Jones John 8. Caldwell O. S. Johnson Roy Vick

Fire destroys house of Henry Berger. cause undetermined

Firemen report loss amount not estimated and cause not determined. The residence occupied by Henry Berger was destroyed in the blaze.

Cording Henry Berger

Contract Given For Building of Local Hospital

The Abilene Construction Company, awarded by Drs C A Searcy and L O Wilkerson, will start Monday on a two story fire proof hospital at East 27th Street opposite the city hall. J B Christian gets plumbing and fixtures while Howell Bros handle electrical work. The first floor houses a diagnostic clinic with ear nose and throat work and wards. The second floor adds operating rooms and private patient rooms with total capacity of 20. Drs Searcy and Wilkerson will be joined by Dr Turner Walton of College Station, soon connected with the Turner Urological Clinic in Houston.

Abilene Construction Company Drs

Fire Wrecks Home on South Beck Street

Fire discovered at the Vic Hunnicutt residence on South Beck Street Tuesday afternoon gutted the interior leaving extensive damage. Neighbors reported smoke but no injuries were listed and investigation by local fire officials was underway.

Vic Hunnicutt South Beck Street

McCormick-Deering Cultivator Highlights Features

The Cultivator offers balance frame construction foot pedal control of wheels and gangs strong wheels dust proof bearings direct hitch and exceptional ease of operation. Ask us to point out these features and others on the cultivator itself.

McCormick-Deering

Estimates Allowed for Highway No 21 East Work

Brazos county commissioners adjourned their April meeting after routine business. Three construction estimates totaling 7 367.52 were approved for Highway No 21 east of Bryan and ordered paid to J B Moore and Sons Russ Mitchell Inc and Thomas and Ratcliff. J S Royder was appointed justice of the peace at Wellborn.

Brazos County Bryan Moore and Sons Russ Mitchell, Inc Thomas Ratcliff Commissioners Court J. S. Royder Wellborn

Two Negroes Held for Violating Dry Laws

Sam Childs and Sophrina Franklin were held to the grand jury by Justice 4. T. McGee on charges of violating prohibition laws. Bond was set at $300 each. Franklin was arrested near the city cemetery two weeks ago and already has a suspended sentence for a similar violation. Childs was arrested days later at his home south of College Station.

Sam Childs Sophrina Franklin T. McGee Franklin Childs College Station

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Bryan Presbyterians Lezion Yeager Masons Ss the Eagle Eagle Cooking School Myra Oliver Dougan Bryan Eagle Lion Lamar Jones R. W. Armstrong W. E. Wimberly Matty Bell W. E. Paulson Lions Lion W. F Meyer Lion Bingston Sealy Club Lions John C. Young George Gott Lion Trigg Cameron Club Lion W. H. Strawn W.H. Friend Wesla Steve Lobello Dallas San Antonio Fort Worth Oklahoma City Warinner and Lawrence Bryan, Texas Otteh Meering Ion Vice East Qualla Bryan Cotton Oil Fertilizer Co
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