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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1930

Page

5

Market Looks for Recovery After Weather and Price Lows

The report notes cattle and sheep ranges well below normal, with April 1 ratings at 76 percent for cattle and 72 to 87 percent for sheep and goats. It cites light winter losses, ongoing feeding, and potential fattening if rainfall improves. butter prices rose briefly, egg and live poultry markets softened. Fort Worth receipts in March rose from February but lagged March 1929. W. E. Graham of Rock Prairie visited today.

United States Detment of Agriculture Oklahoma Kansas Fort Worth

Suit over Love gubernatorial candidacy argued in Texas

In Austin on April 16 the Democratic executive committee filed an answer to Senator Thomas B. Love of Dallas seeking a mandamus to force his name onto the 1930 primary ballot. The committee says Love abandoned party loyalty and cannot meet the party's qualifications, citing his support for anti-Tammany Democrats and misalignment with party pledges. The case, to be submitted to the Supreme Court, may take weeks to decide.

Austin Thomas B. Love Dallas Democraticty Ron Cerner D. W. Wilcox Georgetown State de Tie Love Supreme Court Aymandamus Alfred E. Smith New York State Committee Democratic Party I. A. Williams Galveston Houston William H. Burge el Paso Rice Maxey Sherman C. C. Renfro Ones W. W. Taylor Brownsville

Bryan Lions History Traced at Dallas Convention

The talk recounts Lionism origin in Texas with Lions International first convention in Dallas in 1917 attended by delegates from ten clubs. It notes Texas now has 242 Lion clubs across the state.

International Organization Texas Lions International Dallas

Notable Viking Ship Inspires Nationwide Home Cooking Drive

The article profiles Mrs Leona Rusk Shrig a renowned American culinary expert and advocate of home economics. It notes her belief that good cooks are made and describes her nationwide lectures cooking schools and free demonstrations in Bryan with emphasis on improving health digestion and happiness through better dining practices.

America Leona Rusk Shrig Uhrig United States Bryan Daily Eagle Bryan Thing

Bryan club praised for active service and entertainment

Governor Kater lauds the Bryan club as an early and active local organization in Brazos County. The gathering featured a saxophone quartet from A&M cadets, soloists, duets, and a reading, with a five course dinner by the Subsis­tence Department.

International Association Kater Bryan Club Bryan Brazos ‘County Sue Haswell Memorial Parks Nick Goodrich Martin Mandalay Albert Goodman Daniel Russell Our Mountains Goodman Robert A. C. Kater Harry S. Durham W. S. Howell Dan Russell Alvert Goodman T. O. Walton Geo. W. Griner Charles S. Myers Lamar Jones R. V. Armstrong E. L. Lyons W. E. Leverkuhn C. B. Holzman C. A. Seatey W. FE. Paulson S. D. Snyder J. Coulter Smith Henry Ss. Locke W. H. Teegarden Houston William Wimberly Fred Hale Hl. O. Ferguson Paul Dansby KF. D. Fuller R. A. McDaniel R. C. Franks

Modern housewife shifts to refined culinary standards

A new trend shows American housewives abandoning martyrdom to focus on improving cooking skills. With global markets and modern kitchens, they access top-grade ingredients and expert guidance from home economists and laboratories to create economical, balanced menus. Public newspapers and manufacturers support high food standards.

Brazos Farmer Praises Biweekly Marketing Bulletin

The Etex Marketing Bulletin, issued twice monthly by the agricultural department, is praised by producers and buyers. Letters report ads for sale and wanted items published free, with no subscription charge. Farmers credit the bulletin for selling livestock and aiding rural customers.

Agricultural Department Emmett Holland Edge Bulletin John R. Alford Henderson Prison Commission Jersey W. M. Monthei Kurten Hill Grocery Company Como Texas

Smiles Quote on Independence and Thrift

The note presents Samuel Smiles declaring that economizing to gain independence signals strong manly character. It frames thrift as a virtue guiding self reliance and moral fiber.

Samuel Smiles

The ruin of most men dates from some idle moment

A short reflective line by Hillard notes that many men slide into ruin from a single idle moment, emphasizing the consequences of carelessness. The aphorism underscores how fleeting choices can determine life’s course.

Decatur Couple Weds A M Student In Quiet Miracle

Miss Clyde Griffith of Decatur and Roy Driver, a student at A and M College, wed at the groom’s sister home with only close friends present. Rev. B C Anderson officiated. The bride, daughter of G Griffith, teaches in Madisonville public schools. After the ceremony the couple planned to live in Bryan.

W. F. Gelber G. Fidmifith Madisonville J. W. Driver Bryan B. C. Anderson Clara Anderson James Howard Bryce Anderson Fort Worth Irene Carmechall Amos Bali

Bryan Eastern Star Members Attend Navasota Meeting

Fourteen members of the Bryan area Eastern Star chapter traveled to Navasota for its inaugural meeting in the new chapter room. The event featured an official visit by Mrs. Mary Seale Pedigo, deputy grand matron for District 4. Attendees included J. M. Bunn, H. E. Randolph, T. Hal Haltom, E. E. Yeager, Rev. R. L. Brown, and others.

Eastern Star Navasota Mary Seale Pedigo Hull Bryan J. M. Bunn H. E. Randolph T. Hal Haltom E. E. Yeager R. L. Brown Thos. Lundin M. R. Bentley Walter Lloyd J. H. Wright

Club at Stabler Holds Meet

The Stabler 4H Boys and Girls Club held its second meeting at the schoolhouse with 190 percent attendance. Rye club members helped with entertainment while County Agent C L Benson and County Superintendent F M Vance spoke on education and training. Alfred Lero of Rye won a pie eating contest. Seven pies and a cake raised funds totaling $6 to pay for a gasoline light for the schoolhouse. Lola Price assisted in the event.

Stabler Rye Club C. L. Benson F. M. Vance Alfred Lero Lola Price

Weather Delays Cotton Flea Hopper Hatch, Texas A M Top Expert Says

Dr F L Thomas head of entomology at Texas A and M College Experimental Station reports the cotton flea hopper hatch is uncertain for the next six weeks due to hot weather and dry winds. He notes last ten days show slowed hatching with no rainfall this month contributing to the fluctuation and potential injury risk remains unclear.

F. L. Thomas Division of Entomology Texas A. &M. College Experimental Station

Flea Hopper Emergence Projections for Cotton Health

The text notes flea hopper hatching reaching 68 percent by April 15, predicting the smallest emergence if current progress matches average. It warns that if eggs remain in weeds and dry weather delays hatching, early cotton injury risk grows with wet weather.

Reliance School Closes Term With Easter Events

The Reliance school ends a successful term Friday April 18 with an Easter egg hunt in the afternoon and an educational rally at night. Principal speakers include Supt. H. L. Durham of Bryan city schools and County School Superintendent F. M. Vance. Miss Bessie Saxon is principal. Assistants are Mrs. Mary Morgan and Miss Lillie Crenshaw.

Reliance H. L. Durham Bryan City F. M. Vance Bessie Saxon Mary Morgan Lillie Crenshaw

Schovajsa Attends Post Service Officers School

Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Schovajsa and family returned from Austin where Mr. Schovajsa attended a school for post service officers of the American Legion. He serves Earl Graham Post by aiding disabled veterans and promoting rehabilitation and medical access through legal channels. A follow up training session is planned before the August Legion convention in the region.

H. T. Schovajsa Julia Schovajsa Austin Schovajsa American Legion Earl Graham

Coupe Stolen From Jack Welsh Garage In Early Morning

Auto thieves came to the garage of Jack Welsh around 2 am and took a new Ford Coupe. No suspects found. Welsh heard a dog bark but did not investigate. The car was gone by morning and fence wires were cut to remove it, with tracks suggesting the vehicle was driven toward Bryan.

Jack Welsh Welsh Bryan

Hyde to Address East Texas Chamber Convention

Secretary of Agriculture Arthur M. Slyde will speak at the fourth annual East Texas Chamber of Commerce convention in Port Arthur on May 11 to 13, addressing the agricultural situation as the principal speaker on May 12. Governor Dan Moody and Texas A. and M. College president Dr. T. O. Walton also slated as speakers.

Arthur M. Slyde East Texas Chamber of Commerce Port Arthur Hyde Washington Morris Sheppard Tom Connally Regional Commercial Organization East Texas Dan Moody T. O. Walton Texas A. and M. College

Mission Circles of 1st Baptist Meet on Monday

Five circles of the Woman's Missionary Union at the First Baptist Church of Bryan studied The 1200 Bible Questions compiled by Rev. B. B. Hill. Circles gathered Monday afternoon in members homes with Circle 1 led by Mrs. R. E. Snuggs and Mrs. W. E. Fountain as Bible teacher, Circle 2 by Mrs. Nannie Rohde and Mrs. J. Webb Howell, Circle 3 by Mrs. W. B. Edge and Mrs. Albert Buchanan, Circle 4 by Mrs. Egbert Jones and Mrs. J. Webb Howell, Circle 5 with Mrs. E. J. Fountain and Mrs. Fountain as teacher.

Woman's Missionary Union First Baptist Church of W. BR. Edge Albert Buchanan Egbert Jones J. Webb Howell E. J. Fountain

Dallas men pledge 10000 for Etex C C program

The Fast Texas Chamber of Commerce will be aided in its 1930 31 plan by a $10000 pledge from a group of forty Dallas business men.

Associated Press Dallas Fast Texas Chamber of Commerce

Couple Ford Move to Fairman Apartment Homes

Mr and Mrs A B Ford are now making their home in one of the Fairman apartments. Mr and Mrs M B Easters of Kurten were shopping in Bryan this morning.

A. B. Ford Fairman Apartments M. B. Easters Kurten Bryan

Austin Hi Team Wins Honors at Stock Judging

The Stephen F. Austin high school dairy judging team won first in Holsteins, second in Jerseys, and second in all round judging at the Flow erdale Dairy Farm contest in Pallas on April 12. The Bryan team scored 795 of 990 in Holsteins and 1,467 of 1,800 overall, losing to Garland by 10 in Jerseys and 24 in all round. Ted McGregor achieved a perfect 100 in aged Holstein judging.

Stephen F. Austin High School Flowerdale Pallas Jersey Bryan Garland Texas Ted McGregor Joe Cotrepia Elo Hedtke Hallstein

J Allen Myers Celebrates His 75th Natal Day

J Allen Myers of this city was guest of honor at a birthday dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Charley Myers at the Myers home on Sunday for his 75th birthday. Guests included Mrs Allen Myers Jr of Birmingham and Frank Myers and daughter Miss Louie Louise of Waco who drove down for the occasion.

J. Allen Myers Charley Myers Myers Mr. Myers Frank Myers Louie Louise Waco Allen Myers Jr Birmingham Alabama Jas. H. Webb Bryan

Ward and Company Plans Addition to Store Space

Manager Ray McDaniel says Ward and Company will open a bargain department by remodeling to create more display space. The plan extends through the wall between the furniture department and stock room to locate the new department in the area created.

Monty , Ward and Company Ray McDaniel Ace

J Francis and J L Samplevisit as business visitors

J Francis and J L Sample were noted as business visitors in the report. Their presence indicates routine professional engagement during the period observed.

J. _ Francis and J. L. Sample Bor

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