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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1931
Page
1
The article notes plans to fence the bluebonnet and Indian blanket bloom area along the railway cut near the Feeding and Breeding Station between Bryan and College Station. Rail infrastructure will restrict access to the right of way, protecting the natural beauty from theft and vandalism for future generations.
Sinclair Oil Company officials said rangers would probe an alleged Communist plot after the Sinclair No 1 oil well near Gladewater exploded killing seven. Firemen fought the blaze as officials reported friction sparked the blast and noted 14 dead across East Texas in the same incident.
Bryan leaders announce Texas Rotarians invited to host the 1932 Rotary convention with Bryan and Brazos County Chamber report by J. E. Stanford. An invitation was extended at the San Antonio convention this week and a July decision by presidents and secretaries will determine the city. The Trades Day of 1931 reported by E. E. Yeager highlighted merchants supporting the event.
Texas firemen training courses gain praise from Dr. DeWeese and officials. A proposed three percent credit in the key rate for cities sending representatives to future Texas training schools will be reviewed by the Board of Insurance, aiming to cut losses and insurance costs statewide.
Mrs Rt L Trout and Mr and Mrs Cecil Sneed and baby traveled to Bryan from Hearne where they work for a pipeline company. Miss Carrie Olden with Della and Georgia Smith returned to Houston after visiting Bryan and College Station. Rev G M McNeilly and children left Bryan for Broken Bow Oklahoma after guests in the Durham home. Mozelle Vick returned to Baylor College Belton after visiting Bryan. Mrs Guy F Boyett underwent a serious operation in Temple sanitarium and is reported improving. Mr Boyett remains with her.
Clyde Pangburn and Hugh Herndon Jr a veteran aviator and wealthy enthusiast kick off a 2500 mile test flight to Porto Rico in a monoplane aiming to circle the world later The first stop is Jacksonville with Captain Lewis E Yancey as navigator aboard
A humorous sketch describes a chaotic morning as a wife and household routine collapse. Delayed breakfast, late school arrival, burned roast, and a failed maid schedule spark a broader reflection on how small domestic snags cause marriage friction and unhappiness.
On a New York Central passenger train near Utica on April 29 a porter, a Black man, attacked passengers and a train man with a club and axe, injuring four before state troopers subdued him at Thendara. The conductor had rebuked the porter for entering a woman passenger’s berth.
Three juniors E M Liem Cen ter and E R Stephenson Bremond and UH F Tschiedel La Grange were initiated as Green Hands of Future Farmers of America by the C H Winkler Collegiate chapter at A and M College. D H Taylor Victoria senior and president of the first collegiate Future Farmers chapter received a merit certificate in Parliamentary Procedure. J B Rutland Austin assistant state supervisor of Agricultural Education was made an honorary member and urged future farmer work for vocational teachers.
The New Orleans forecast calls for cloudy skies with scattered showers tonight and Thursday. For Fast Texas, expect cloudy conditions with scattered showers tonight and Thursday with similar patterns.
I A Handler of Galveston won the sophomore speech contest at A and M College of Texas on Tuesday night for a talk titled Economic Remedies. He earned a $25 prize from Owen W Sherrill of Georgetown and will enter the P L Downs Oratorical contest on May 1. Other contestants included J W Wells San Antonio J L Bergen dahl Brownsville J E Gaston Henderson and Jack Barron Center. Judges were D W Williams E E McQuillen J E Mitchell E J Howell and David W Sherrill.
County Judge A S McSwain reports landowners are donating property for the Highway 6 right of way south of Bryan. Ten holders have contributed and more donors are expected, including F L Cavitt and J W Batts among others.
The El Paso edition reports the Mexican government will expel more than 7 000 American citizens labeled illegal residents. Observers view this as a response to U S immigration policy, while Mexican deportations may reach about 100 000 by June 1 this year.
City marshal W H Johnson of Hamlin is scheduled for trial May 12 in the 104th district court on a murder with malice aforethought indictment. The charge stems from the fatal shooting of Stonewall J Parker in front of the Hamlin jail on April 2.
In the absence of President at Port Arthur district Lions convention Dr. Lamar Jones, Rev. Harris spoke on Lions code of ethics during Tuesday luncheon presided by Vice President R. W. Armstrong. Miss Clem Richardson and Mrs. C. W. Simmons provided entertainment.
Bryan Untiede, a Colorado blizzard survivor who helped save other children as five froze to death in a school bus, arrived at the White House as President Hoover hosted him in the Blue Room. A White House breakfast followed as the boy joined the royal party from Siam in visits to the president.
The A and M Glee Club directed by Prof Kay H Beach will air a radio concert on WTAW from 8 15 to 9 15 pm Tonight The program mirrors the tour set list with college songs folk tunes humorous numbers and sacred music Pianist W B Dobson performs solos and the quartet includes E B Cartsinger R M Williams W C Bednar and J M Pennycuick The group plans one more concert away from the college at Baylor College for Women Belton on Friday May 8
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the death penalties for Ira McKee of Dawson County and Joshua Riles of Galveston County. McKee killed W R Billingsley during a robbery attempt at a Sparenburg store. Riles was convicted of criminal assault. The court reversed and remanded M K Simmons, 50, Fayette County, for the Bud Stoner killing in San Patricio County, marking the third reversal of Simmons.
The cotton market closed with futures down 10 to 15 points. Local spot prices ranged from 9 to 9 1/2 cents.
The seventh annual P. L. Downs Oratorical Contest at A. & M. College of Texas is set for May 1 at eight in the college assembly hall. Col. P. L. Downs will present the gold medal and preside. Contestants include R. N. Daniel, B. M. Gottlieb, G. E. Schumer, J. A. Carpenter, I. A. Handler, with J. E. Gaston as alternate. Handler recently won the sophomore speech contest. Past winners list runs 1925 to 1930 with names and hometowns.
In Austin on April 29 the bill to repeal the recently enacted cigarette tax was introduced, but appears doomed. A motion to reconsider passed today, delaying action until Representative Keeler, sponsor of the bill, can be present.
YOUNGSTOWN Ohio April 29 James R Jimmy Mc Aleer 66 a organizer of the American Baseball League and former owner of the Boston Red Sox died here today after a long illness He also was former manager of the St Louis and Washington teams.
Mrs. Whitelaw Reid 75 widow of the American ambassador to England died today at Camp Ferrat France. She arrived last week from New York after contracting an illness during the Atlantic voyage.
Will Rogers remarks at a Washington gridiron dinner hosted by newspaper men feature satire on political figures. He jokes about lingering D A D badges and notes Fort Worth Texas has the only town willing to fund lobbyists. Rogers mentions chats with Secretary Stimson and insights on Nicaragua.
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