28 Apr 1932
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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1932
Page
1
Lions Clubs in Texas backed a 1930 31 effort that led to a new State Commission for the Blind. The commission met in Austin after the 42nd Legislature enacted the bill, but no funding came with it.
H T Schovassa returns from San Antonio with Sam Piccolo for medical exam as Piccolo awaits admission to the veterans hospital. W S Barron comes back from Austin after a talk with Governor Sterling who remains noncommittal on re election. Si J L Dickinson, once in Bryan, now in Houston, is in town on business. Mrs Leslie Yeager and Miss Ine Sangster of Navasota visit Bryan, and W M Rice of Iola is here on business.
J A Beard aged 89 dies after a fall from a clinic window in Temple where he had stayed five weeks for eye treatment. Niece Mrs R J Newland Bryan receives the news. He served in the Confederate Army 1861 to 1865 and is buried beside his mother in Bryan city cemetery after services at MecCulloch Dansby chapel Tuesday at 10 AM.
Henry Ford, after a White House visit, advocated to President Hoover a plan for factory workers to save 500 annually by part of their own food. He said three months of work remain on details and that factories would provide land for workers to farm in small scale, intensive plots.
Prof. C. M. Bethany principal of Bowie school was named chair of the elementary section of the Southeast Texas Teachers Association for the coming year. The section is one of ten divisions used to organize programs.
The Prospect Women's Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Emmett Sheffield's home with 14 members. The program covered topics for farm women this season. The next meeting is set for May 13 at Mrs. Philip Trant's home. Prospect 4-H boys held April meetings at the schoolhouse with parental presence acknowledged.
National Music Week observance by Bryan Community Band under Henry Locke features an 8 o'clock concert at Stephen F. Austin High School auditorium. This first concert of the year precedes an open air season starting June 10 at Sue Haswell Memorial Park. The band, formed in June 1929 with 7 members, now has 42 musicians and relies on donations amid financial constraints. The group has consistently performed at city and county events without charge.
The April meeting of the Workers Council of Creath-Brazos Baptist Association convened at College Avenue Baptist church with Mrs. L. N. Yeager of Navasota presiding and Mrs. J ose of Bryan as secretary. Mrs. Mills P. Walker of Bryan gave the devotional, and Mrs. R. W. Persons of Bryan spoke on Missions Our Missions after a song service.
C N Shaver of Huntsville appointed Texas State Superintendent of Public Education by Governor Sterling to fill the unexpired term of the late S M N Marrs. The term runs until Marrs's successor is elected and qualifies, with Shaver expected to seek the Democratic nomination in July.
About 300 residents attended a Tabor schoolhouse meeting during a chicken barbecue to boost the county campaign. Candidates spoke briefly as Prof Powers presided, with music by the Cargill band and recreation led by Miss Locke and Miss Brown. Proceeds estimated at $50 will fund playground equipment for the school.
J Vernon Brown principal of Travis Elementary was elected to the executive committee of the southeast division of the Texas State Teachers Association at its Houston session. Bryan teachers attended and H L Durham Bryan city schools superintendent spoke on proposed constitutional changes.
The Layne Texas Company, awarded the city well drilling contract, is unloading equipment and will start drilling within a day or two. A special city commission meeting will approve the signed contract with the drilling firm.
Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce leaders will meet at 4 30 this afternoon with Chester Morris to plan a tax study for Brazos County. The committee includes Jne M Lawrence E H Astin R W Howell M F Dansby Tyler Haswell F L Henderson Eugene Edge Carl Cole and L P Gabbard of Texas A and M College. A 9 o clock meeting with city and county officials will discuss city and county tax problems. The East Texas Chamber of Commerce coordinates a wider statewide survey across 71 counties with Dallas Houston and other chambers. May events at Texas A and M College and Allen Academy are planned with a possible LaSalle Hotel dinner and Bishop E S Quin as speaker. Walton Field will host Art Goebel May 5 for a flyover demonstration. New members New York Cafe and DeLuxe Cafe were announced by secretary W R McCullough.
B. C. Westbrook, deputy State Labor Commissioner, visited Bryan today to inspect hazards, dangerous conditions, ventilation and sanitary standards in local businesses and to gather labor statistics on employment and salaries.
Mrs. C. A. Searcy left Bryan for Hattiesburg Sunday after a message that her little nephew Moulton Mayo Jr. was thrown from a horse and seriously injured Saturday. The lad’s arm was broken and the full extent of injuries was not known. he was in critical condition.
The nine month city expense report shows average spending at about 72 percent of the year’s budget. Officials expect year end totals to reach roughly 95 percent of the annual funds budgeted across all departments.
The Good Cheer Association reported 555 people received aid totaling 5 dollars each during the past month. Relief covered hospital care medicines one funeral food seeds garden implements and more. Seventy three homes were visited two hospital cases were noted and 28 transients aided. Attendees included Rev John L Wharton Pat New R G Williams city manager and Mrs J L Brock along with Mrs Lee J Rountree.
The Guarantee Shoe Store operated by J. Groginsky and sons Julius and Ross opens for public inspection Friday in the Gabe Cazell building on Maing street within the City National Bank block. The redecorated store showcases a complete new stock of shoes and aims to offer the greatest values for the least money to all patrons.
The Broncho the Bryan High School annual for 1931 32 is near completion at a price of 2. It promises to be one of the most attractive issues yet issued by the Bryan high school senior class. The staff includes Ann Bentley editor in chief Earl Tardy and William Nash associate editors Davis Grant Frances Davis Alice Cogier Shirley Johnson Jane Singletary literary editors Bonnie Walker Donald Foster official photographers Mildred McKenzie society editor Lucile Vick joke editor Margaret Franze art editor Iola Barron Milton Edge sport editors.
A car driven by Constable Horace Reed and carrying his brother L S Reed overturned twice on loose gravel after speeding beyond Fort Worth. Both men escaped with bruises and the damaged vehicle was driven to Bryan. They were returning from Fort Sill Oklahoma with Leonard Shelton, a deserter from that post, who was arrested here by the constable.
Miss Willie Rogers exhibits a landscape painted from the Colorado River scene near LaGrange. She spent Sunday with a Bryan party including Dr. W H Lawrence Dr D C York and Miss Esther Price. They toured the river’s scenic points and praised a new bridge and planted landscape features at Monumental Hill.
Shell Petroleum Company holds over 3000 acres on Knox Williams and Ward Templeman farms near Millican and will drill a test well on the Williams farm after seven core tests. The well may reach 3500 feet. timing depends on rig and machinery. Williams also leased 80 nearby acres to Donald Clark of Seguin. Clark’s partners have no immediate drilling plans. Lease activity in the area has increased since news of a possible Shell test well.
Ira Meggs, a resident of the Allenfarm area, was shot Sunday morning and is expected to die. Phil Sherman is charged with the shooting after a gambling quarrel, with Sherman fleeing toward the Brazos bottoms. Meggs was treated at a Navasota hospital. later Meggs was arrested in Bryan and jailed, facing potential assault with intent to murder charges.
Texas 1931 taxable values fell by 86.5 million dollars from 1930. Taxable property rendered moved to 4.241 billion, while total 1930 values stood at 4.528 billion. Land values declined by 86.7 million, offset by a 24.4 million rise in town lots amid oil boom expectations.
Dr. F L Thomas of Texas A M Experiment Station reports boll weevil emergence up to April 16 in College Station at 4.76 percent, the highest on record. The prior peak was 3.71 percent in 1927, with the previous high at 1.76 percent noted this year.
J. C. Barnett who is drilling the J. L. Edge well near Iola has returned to Bryan and operations will be resumed without delay. Drilling paused about two weeks ago due to a contractor change.
Runge, April 26. A Runge poultry judging team, winner of state honors at College Station, will represent Texas in the national vocational agriculture contest in St. Louis this October. The 1932 team includes Arnold Schendel Roy Willbern and Royce Warner with Milton Alexander as alternate. The team scored 2 610 points for first, Brocksdale of South Texas was second with 2 465 points. The Runge team also tied for first in egg judging and in placing.
Officials report that after expenses, $183.49 from last week’s Bryan city schools carnival is allocated to the budget. More than $300 was taken in cash across the varied shows, with teachers and students thanking the community for support and cooperation.
State representative J. B. Ford of McGregor and candidate for re election, touring through Bryan on the way to Houston, advocates broad government cost cuts and salary reductions. He is accompanied by John D. Naylor and M. McMullan of McGregor as he campaigns.
Hollywood remarks mock Kaiser and wartime actions as Will Rogers critiques the press and politics. He quips about a Senate attorney Gray losing “song dough” and jokes that calling alienists speeds up murder trial outcomes.
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