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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1931
Page
1
The People's Column notes a proposed shift to 5 o'clock closing for mercantile establishments during June July and August with Saturday exception. Employers and employees reportedly favor the plan, arguing it preserves business while freeing an extra leisure hour for picnics baths and golf.
Friends report Miss Clara Wetter of the Real Hat Shop ill at Bryan hospital and slightly improved today after illness since Friday. Mrs. R B Grant hosts a gathering during the Mission Study Institute at College Avenue Baptist with Mrs H H Orem of Houston as president and speaker. J J Vandiver of Steep Hollow plans to attend Trades Day on April 23 and will present a Jersey cow prize.
Prime Minister James Scullin announced the New South Wales Savings Bank would not reopen, citing a heavy two day run. The bank held deposits around 450 million and is closing all 192 branches as merger talks with the Commonwealth Bank proceed. 642 agencies also closed.
Austin April 22. Representative McGee of Tyler has served nearly two terms without introducing a bill and frequently votes in accord with the body. He contends he favors action over talk and aims for constructive progress in legislation.
Captain Frank Haws, renowned American flyer, began a Rome leg from London on a round trip. He landed in Rome, refueled, then, en route back, ran out of gasoline 87 miles from Paris but landed safely. He plans to complete the flight tomorrow.
Representatives from the Woman's Missionary Societies of Navasota Iola College Station First Church Bryan College Avenue Church Bryan and Montgomery attend the Creath-Hrazes Baptist Associational Mission Study Institute opening at College Avenue church Bryan. Mrs Tom Sweeney presides with Rev R L Brown leading devotions and Rev Jno L Whorton teaching. Afternoon sessions continue with multiple classes through Thursday.
The 22nd annual meeting of the thirteenth district Wyman's Missionary Union of Texas convenes April 23 24 at Pivot Baptist church in McKinney.
The Fast Texas Chamber of Commerce elected new officers at its fifth annual convention in Marlin. Dr. N D Buie won the presidency. Vice presidents were J D Middleton Hochwald E P nnn Leweny Martin Ashcroft and Sulphur Springs. Hubert M Harrison was re elected general manager. Next year’s meeting is set for Lufkin.
The Trade Extension committee of the Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce decided to establish a Farmers Market in Bryan at the earliest date. City property along the Southern Pacific right of way north of 21th street will host the market with a special committee to survey costs for a temporary shelter. The panel includes Luke Patronella Ray McDaniel and IL Maniloff and will work with the Brazos County Federation of Women's clubs and county home demonstration agent Miss Lucy Givens to finalize plans and launch the market promptly.
Secretary of State Stimson announced that Ambassador Laughlin in Madrid would extend recognition to the new Spanish government. Laughlin reported readiness to formalize the recognition today in Washington April 22.
The Houston Lighting and Power Company's bid to buy Galveston Electric Company's electric facilities will be reviewed in a public hearing before Galveston city commissioners on Friday April 24.
In a message to The Eagle editor, Will Rogers reflects on habit and travel from Florida to Washington via the East Coast Air Line. He notes stops at Savannah Charleston Florence Raleigh and Richmond and comments on the quiet capital conditions, Managua's earthquake, and his intent to spark a revolution.
Dallas reports a fatal shooting at a tourist camp near Garland as Arthur Killian 17 is charged in the death of his uncle Edgar Corley 45. In Greenville a motorist William Brown 21 dies from a bridge collision. Firemen W L Bern and N Eubanks are hurt or killed in Dallas incidents.
Students at Bowie school celebrated San Jacinto Day with Legion Auxiliary programs. Mesdames Edge and McSwain presented hanging flags to rooms lacking one. In the Texas History Essay Contest Genevieve Barron won first for Old Washington as a shrine and Frances Beard second for praising Sam Houston. gold medal for Barron and bronze for Beard will be awarded at commencement.
Plans set to entertain more than 250 delegates at the Texas Federation of Labor annual convention in El Paso May 18 through 23. Governor Ross Sterling has been invited to attend the opening sessions.
The Dallas News reports French government representatives negotiating to buy 100 million barrels of East Texas oil. If completed, it would be the largest purchase since the field opened and one of the largest in petroleum history.
Visitors to Steep Hollow have praised the cemetery’s beauty as petunias in every variety and color create a riot of color. Distant views resemble an artist’s brush and many plan a weekend drive to see the site as a symbol of reverence for the dead.
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals today affirmed the death sentences of Nicandro Munoz and Victor Rodriguez and a life sentence for Jose Maria Lopez for the fatal shooting of Bert Ellison, a Weslaco customs officer, in August.
The remains of John Navies three years old son of Mr and Mrs James Navies were brought from Belton and entered at Bryan Cemetery at 5 PM. The McCulloch Dansby undertaking department assisted with the grave services. James Navies formerly owned the New York Cafe and many friends offer sympathy.
A home talent play titled Aaron Slick of Pumpkin Creek will be presented at Steep Hollow school house on Friday evening at eight o clock. The public is invited and admission is free.
Fort Worth April 22. President T C Walton says a recent law will free 200000 for the next three years from the university permanent fund enabling dormitories and other buildings at A and M College to ease congestion. The board, en route to Stephenville for Tarleton inspection, will attend the A and M Ex-Students banquet in Dallas tonight with 125 reservations.
E. G. Boughtin of San Francisco urged Bryan Lions Club members that personality is crucial in business. He argued service without personality is ineffective and that the human touch outweighs newspaper space and marble fronts. The public chooses whom to deal with by personal impression, he said.
In Austin on April 22 the Texas House approved by 86 to 42 a bill legalizing Sunday motion picture and theatre performances. The measure moves to the Senate for consideration.
Bryan public schools welcomed J Frank Pickering famed for the Electric Horseless Carriage tour. his illustrated National Parks talks about Grand Canyon Mesa Verde and Yellowstone have educated over six million students. He noted government support for parks and accessible travel with railways aiding tours. Mr and Mrs John Gregg of Pitts Bridge Brazos river area visited Bryan today.
Members of the Bryan chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy finalize a Decoration Day program for Bryan City Cemetery on Sunday April 26 at 5 PM. Committees include grave marking with flags and inviting Sunday Schools to attend with flowers.
Cotton futures closed 10 to 12 points lower as the market opened on the day. Local spot prices ranged around 9 to 9.5 cents, with erroneous figures and unclear codes suggesting mixed bids for September and December contracts and grain notes showing varied percentages.
Three hundred Mexican soldiers stationed at Juarez across the river from El Paso as cooperation with the United States to curb smuggling. Announcement came after talks led by Seymour Lowman, assistant secretary of the treasury, and Javier Larrea of the Mexican treasury department.
John J. Raskob and Alfred E. Smith conferred in New York on the Democratic party deficit. Raskob, head of the national committee, said the conference had no other political significance and that he would not resign despite calls from some Democrats not connected with the committee.
Three hundred students at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth work through school. The report lists 84 students at 7 to 20 hours weekly, 28 at 21 to 30 hours, 28 at 31 to 45 hours, and 14 at more than 45 hours. One student, A. H. Montford, worked 67 hours weekly with an estimated income between 1 and 2 thousand dollars weekly at a conservative 35 cent hourly wage.
A five story Park Avenue tenement fire sent about a hundred tenants to safety over the rooftops today. One man is dead and seven are reported injured as flames raged through the building.
Brazos county residents gather in Wellborn to press for keeping Highway 6 on its present alignment. They propose routing east of the Southern Pacific line to avoid grade crossings and will present their proposals to Gibb Gilchrist, the state highway engineer. Bryan delegates from the committee participate in the conference.
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