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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1930
Page
1
The People’s Column reports Bryan residents complain nests of mockers and red birds have been molested this year. Eggs reportedly taken and birds frightened from homes. Federal protection underscores need for careful handling of these birds.
Chief Justice Cureton and Associate Justice Greenwood certify the disqualification act in James Ferguson's bid to be on the Texas Democratic primary ballot. The ruling tests whether impeachment history bars him from holding office again and sets up a key political matter for the state.
Senate and House naval committees plan investigations into the London pact. Chairman Hale suggests questioning London naval experts while Chairman Britten asks navy officers why certain American policy features were dropped in the London agreement.
Mrs J Bryan Miller left for Henderson and North Texas to visit relatives before moving to Lubbock where she will join Mr Miller as city manager, effective May 10. Carnegie Library and Bryan Cemetery Association meetings are set, with local residents and visitors noted including George Brandon returning from Dallas and Olaf Christian moving home after appendectomy.
Houston Texas will host this year’s national balloon race as announced by the contest committee of the National Aeronautic Association. Twelve entries are expected in the race which starts June 10.
The cotton market showed improvement with futures closing 40 points higher. Local spot prices ranged from 16 to 16 1/2 cents.
In Washington on April 28, wets rebutted the drys who claimed prohibition benefits. Pierre DuPont of the Delaware DuPont interests and Representative Tinkham of Massachusetts testified in the House Judiciary Committee. William Slayton, chair of the Association Against the Prohibition Amendment, signaled plans to sue to overturn the 18th Amendment.
The Wilkerson family escaped in night clothes as their dwelling burned at 2 a.m. in Hearne. The house and contents valued at $7,000 were destroyed, with defective wiring suspected. Firemen held flames from spreading to a Catholic church and three nearby residences.
The article argues that labor saving devices and a logical routine free housewives from much household drudgery. It envisions mandatory meal hours and compact kitchens filled with scientific devices enabling the housewife to pursue other activities.
Bryan Lions Club heard reports on Easter Egg Hunt for Brazos county with about 1,000 youth, 3 500 eggs, prizes from Lions. A district governor and Dr. Walton spoke at a Tuesday meeting. a Friday program was planned at Steele's Store.
Fire at R L Marts No 1 Simmons Oil Well in Chapman field, Taylor, burned from yesterday and was extinguished at noon. Assistant engineer Laten Stanberry of the Texas railroad commission was sent to Taylor to assume control after workers failed to stop the blaze. The well reportedly flowed about 5000 barrels daily before ignition.
Frank B. Noyes of Washington, longtime AP president since 1900, was re elected by the board. John Cowles of the Des Moines Register became first vice president, Kent Cooper was re elected secretary, and Jackson Elliott and J. R. Youatt were named in other posts.
The death toll rose to 318 as Edward Wills died in the prison hospital from suffocation after the Ohio penitentiary fire. The unrest among convicts eased at dawn and guards feared further trouble. Warden Preston Thomas ordered untouched fire swept blocks to inspect structural results.
Abilene April 25 The All West Texas Manufacturers event will be held with the West Texas Chamber of Commerce Convention May 20 40 and BL drawing attention in cities about 300 miles away. Inquiries for space come from silk underwear makers to farm implement producers.
Dr. George Edward Purnell, a 65 year old American dentist living in Guadalajara, was released after captors received 400 pesos. Earlier victims J. K. Bristow and Leonard Cassidy were also freed. Embassy reports placed the kidnapping near Guadalajara with ransom initially listed as 6,000 dollars.
Appeals from the decision of the special appraisers named by County Judge A. McSwain will be heard Wednesday May 14 by the county commissioners court. Eleven property holders appeal from the board of appraisers including W J Coulter Lynn Sample and Jim Tobias. The grading and drainage contract for Highway No 6 from Bryan to Robertson county line was let in Austin by the state highway commission with orders expected soon after condemnation is deemed complete.
The annual spring horse show at Texas A and M College will be held Saturday May 3 at 1 00 pm on the college drill field announced by Major John P Wheeler show includes thirteen classes four open to Brazos and neighboring counties These public classes are fine harness three gaited saddle ladies jumping and a plantation walk Entrants should submit names by April 26 to the committee in charge The program lists exhibition ride fine harness children’s three gaited three gaited saddle horses mounted tug of war equipment race and jumping events open to cadets and the public
Sheriff Coley White escorted John W. Brady to Dallas on April 23 under indictment for the murder of Miss Lehlia Highsmith, a stenographer. The case, moved on venue to Dallas County, was set for May 5 in criminal court No. 2 after a February trial ended with a hung jury. Miss Highsmith was stabbed October 9.
Mostly cloudy conditions expected tonight and Thursday across Bryan and vicinity and East Texas. West Texas should see partly cloudy skies tonight and Thursday.
Gunmen abducted the 35 year old Dave Harris at Gunnison Mississippi and shot him to death at a river levee. Authorities reported that several hundred men participated in the killing after Harris was accused of slaying 17 year old Clayton Funderburg.
Three black men Seth Holmes Andrew Mc Donald and Oscar Mosely were jailed in Brazos County after late Tuesday arrest as police connect them to multiple chicken thefts since February. Sheriff J H Reed says nine charges of stealing will be filed against each man as investigators link losses reported by dozens of owners and chicken buyers across the county.
The L. S. Ross Chapter UDC invites Bryan College Station and the community to Decor ation Day services Sunday afternoon April 27 at 4 30 pm. A procession will form at Carnegie Library and march to the city cemetery to honor Confederate soldiers World War veterans with Earl Graham Post American Legion Auxiliary Box Scouts Allen Academy Camp J B Robertson UCV L S Ross Chapter UDC and local Sunday School children participating. The event emphasizes memory of departed veterans who served in the nation s wars.
Will Rogers reports Ponca City hosts the biggest state celebration unveiling a statue to The Pioneer Woman. He quips about travel from Beverly Hills to Ponca and praises the influence of a wife on an aviator, noting how far Lindbergh has come in his career.
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