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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1936
Page
3
Deputy state game warden Sam Cavitt announced a May 16 opening for squirrel season in Brazos Leon Madison Robertson and Grimes counties. The season runs until July 31 with a five per day and 15 per week bag limit.
Texas cotton textile mills showed strong March results with 8438 bales consumed, up 8.4 percent from February and 58 percent above March 1935. First quarter 1936 consumption reached 9387 bales, 41 percent above last year. cloth production up 7.1 percent month to month and 30.5 percent year over year, with sales rising 13.5 percent from February and 70.5 percent from March 1935. Unfilled orders at end of March increased 3 percent from February and 19.7 percent from a year ago.
Wiley College plans a ceremony April 28 to honor Dr M W Dogan for 40 years as president and a leader in Negro education in the South. A $300,000 fund drive will be launched to match a $300,000 endowment offer from the General Educational Board of New York, with $40,000 to be raised as $1000 per year of service.
The Southwestern University Chorus conducted by Mme Margарita Slaviansky performs a concert Thursday at 8 pm in First Methodist Church. The group, praised as a premier Southwest ensemble, offers a free public performance sponsored by local Southwestern alumni.
Brazos County Boys and Girls Club reports prepare local committeemen to help farmers apply for the new farm plan grants in Bryan. Farmers should complete work-sheets now to qualify, as benefits depend on timely applications and soil fertility improvements.
Reliance community farmers show strong cooperation in new farm plan with about half submitting applications on Monday. Oliver Goen notes a successful kickoff of the Good Stunt program.
A crowd of about 1200 attended the Bryan Rotary Club benefit festival at Forrest Field for the Stephen F. Austin high school band. Caldwell won the loving cup with Ward Brandstetter directing. Marlin took second, and Brenham impressed with a 70 piece band and the Texas Under Six Flags drill. The event, opening with S F A high and including a massed concert, is planned as an annual, inviting bands within 100 miles.
More than 100 Negro 4-H Club girls from across the county gather Friday at 10 a.m. at the Central District Association Tabernacle to observe the first state 4-H Girls Club Day. The program includes singing, games, a meal, yells, a glee club contest, an essay on How 4-H Club Work Can Help Us, and an address by Miss Bess Edwards. Awards and judging by Harnsbury, Cunningham, and Holden accompany the event.
W J Tucker chairman of the Texas Game Fish and Oyster Commission and T W Sharp secretary of the Texas Wildlife Federation will be at Texas A and M College Friday to confer with Dr Walter P Taylor and other authorities on the Wildlife Conservation project under way there and in charge of Dr Tayler.
Rev E E Carrington preached both morning and evening services to crowded attendance. Guests visited with local families including the Pates and Reeds from Bryan, and Hensarlings. Cargill is on the sick list. Mills family and Dyess girl attended a Reliance ball game.
Mrs Payne met with the Edge club girls at 10 30 a m Monday at the Edge school. The opening exercise was a verse and the roll was called by the president. Members planned items for future meetings including a quilt mattress cover and pillow top.
Reliance community life shows strong attendance at Sunday services and club events. The play by Bryan ladies drew praise while proceeds from baked goods supported the Reliance Home Demonstration club. A church revival and singing convention spots reflect ongoing activities.
Community updates detail a busy period of singing and social visits. Notables include Bryan guests Mr. and Mrs. Tom Sweeney Milton Maloney and Robert Nelson who performed music and spoke. local 4 H club hosts May 1 meeting. Huntsville and Camp Creek singers performed. several residents visited family and attended events in Edge and Kurten.
Millican Mrs Sallie Cooner of Houston is visiting Mrs Emma Bradley this week. Mr and Mrs M L Crenshaw of Bryan spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Joe Symms. Families from Baytown and Hockley visit relatives as Sunday School progresses and attendance grows.
The Kings Highway 4 H Club held a Recreation Party on Friday April 24 with games led by Mrs Lancaster and Mrs Sramek and a small admission. Proceeds fund a Cen tennial trip to Dallas. Albert Novosad won first place in declamation at the Regional Meet and will compete at the state meet May 1 2 with Path Across the Hill upcoming.
Dr. L. B. Elrod E J Jenkins Mrs. Lee J. Rountree and Mrs. W B Cline traveled from the First Methodist church of Bryan to Madisonville to attend the Huntsville district conference of the Methodist church today.
Waco April 28 Rich ard C. Bush a candidate for the United States senate announced his campaign will open with an address in San Antonio and carry a regional tour through Texas. He aims to unseat the incumbent and build support among party members and voters.
Carroll Wiser 30 was killed and Eugene Mayfield 23 fatally injured when their car collided with a truck on a highway near Madisonville. The Houston truck driver was jailed awaiting charges. Both families are prominent. Elizabeth Carmichael Witherspoon confirmed a $250000 settlement against the estate of William H. Yawkey, tied to a paternity claim.
Detroit April 28. Dr William C Martin, a friend of Mrs, is mentioned as the suit's context. The brief item notes an actress prevailing in a legal action, with minimal details on parties or outcome beyond that ruling.
Rev. and Mrs. L. A. Wilson, Mrs. J. M. Caldwell, Mrs. Wm. Rigby and Miss Ellen Rigby left Tuesday morning to attend the Northwest Convocation of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas in Marlin. Bishop Clinton S. Quin of Houston presided.
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