10 Aug 1932
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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1932
Page
1
A reader denounces government actions against ex soldiers who fought for the nation using tanks cavalry and troops against unarmed hungry civilians. The writer rebukes labeling of protesters as radicals and condemns Hoover's policies as un American citing starvation and government violence. Continued on page 6.
Gibb Gilchrist state highway engineer will visit Bryan Wednesday morning to confer with the county commissioners court and local citizens on speeding up Brazos county highway work. The meeting in the district courtroom includes the Highway committee of the Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce and the Citizens committee from the bond issue and others. Key topics include relieving the county of state highway costs and unsold bonds. Also likely to be discussed are paving Highway 21 from Kurten to Navasota, paving the western Bryan game highway near the underpass, and graveling remaining sections before winter. The conference is considered important and is expected to draw a large turnout.
Texas A M College textile engineers head twelve of twenty nine Tex tile mills in the state. Professors Bagley and Lichte report the survey along with one mill owned by a former student. Oklahoma has one mill with a former student as superintendent. Mills listed: Bonham Brenham Dallas Houston Itasca Kingsville Post Waco two at Waco San Antonio and Waxahachie.
Cotton acreage and production in Texas are seen as the smallest since 1922. The forecasted yield is 3,626,000 bales from 15,681,000 acres, with last year at 5,320,000 bales and the five year average at 4,613,000. Current conditions surpass any since 1924.
Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce directors meet for routine business decisions. Reports outline a Friday Edge band concert, upcoming North Zulch goodwill concert, fire prevention inspections, and improving sanitary conditions in the county’s Negro community led by the nurse. Directors present include Stanford Howell Johnson Casey Armstrong Dulaney Adams Rountree Haswell McQuillen Gibbs McKenzie Ferguson and Martin.
The cotton market closed slightly lower on Tuesday with futures down about six points. Local spot quotations remained steady at 6 1/2 to 6 3/4 cents middling, unchanged from the prior session.
Bryan and College Scout troops completed a weeklong outing at Hall's Lake with 19 boys returning Sunday afternoon. No illnesses or injuries were reported and meals were planned to provide ample, varied food. Camp routines were well organized for discipline and training in scoutcraft and camp life. Cost was 3.20 dollars per boy.
Washington August 9 Treasury reports July 31 money in circulation at 5,726,394,202 or 45.85 per person in the continental U S A total gain of 31,303,880 or .22 per person over the previous month and up 889,309,690 or 6.88 per person compared with last year’s date The peak was reached October 31, 1920 at 5,698,214,612 or 53.21 per capita.
The Earl Graham Post 159 American Legion and its Woman's Auxiliary held their regular monthly meetings at the Legion Home Friday night with good attendance. A dance and light refreshments followed. Reports covered the Fourth of July celebration success, state convention plans, and observations of the Bonus Expeditionary Force in Washington. The Legion contributed to the Bryan Community band and kitchen equipment at the Legion Home was completed.
Bonham, Aug. 9. George W. Crider, 68, was struck by a Texas and Pacific passenger train Monday and died shortly after. He leaves a widow and two daughters, Mrs. Carroll Hester of Iowa Park and Miss Delphine Crider of Bonham.
Brazos County men Joe Castorio Charles Wilson and William Solomon were jailed in Cameron Milam County on burglary charges after allegedly robbing a Maysfield store and hauling away merchandise then returning for a second load. Reports say the store may have housed the local post office.
Kilgore, Aug 9. Charlie Rogers aged 62 was killed and Homer Red Daniels was seriously wounded in a gunfire incident at an oil camp near Kilgore on Monday. Officers launched a manhunt for a suspected shooter.
City Manager R G Williams presents a pared down budget showing total expenditures of 158 719 69 for 1932, a reduction from 216 651 15 in 1931, with bond, warrant and interest obligations rising while general department costs shrink mainly from salary cuts. Tax revenue drops and cash balances fall. rendition lowered by 997 500 causing a steady tax rate of 1.85 per 100 valuation. Budget lays over for public discussion next week before possible adoption.
Official totals released by the state Democratic executive committee. Totals cover amendments and numerous statewide offices including governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, comptroller, treasurer, superintendent, agriculture, land, railroad commissioners, supreme court, and congressmen. Results list candidate tallies for each race and party figures.
County Judge A S McSwain says Gov R B Sterling asked the county commissioners to delay setting the tax rate until after Sept 15. The move signals a possible special legislative session in September to consider relief for counties tied to highway bond issues. Commissioners have not yet decided on action.
Prof Mogford and three A M students led a delegation to major European mills and witnessed the Manchester Cotton Pageant. The travelers, including Mrs Mogford and Curtis Vinson, toured cities from Toronto to Montreal then through Ontario, Midwest states, and Arkansas before returning home. They report gathering extensive information on European cotton conditions.
Clarence G. Parsons longtime Bryan resident and 32nd degree Mason died Thursday at 9 12 a m after weeks of illness. Born October 30 1864 in Bastrop La he lived in Bryan since 1891 and was 67 years 10 months and 6 days old. He was a member of the First Christian Church and Brazos Union Lodge No 129 A F and A M. Funeral services were held at his home and grave at Bryan City Cemetery Friday with lodge officers in charge. Relatives include cousin Sallie Pullman of Los Angeles and J J Ray and family of Mason with daughter Price Hunnicutt of Fort Worth attending.
Chief of Police Tillis in Bryan reports a purse snatching Sunday night near the park. Alberta Williams identified the suspect as B. E. Hammock, who was arrested after the purse with all but 15 cents was recovered. Hammock faces robbery by assault charges and a forthcoming hearing before Justice J. T. McGee.
The week proved the hottest of the season with daily highs not below 101 degrees and nightly lows never dipping past 73. Light rain fell Thursday totaling 0.9 inches, as temperatures for the week remained elevated.
Henry Haley, a Black man stabbed by Ruby Harris in a triangular dispute, is recovering per his physician and will be fit for court in a few days. Harris, who posted $800 bond, faces an assault to commit murder charge.
George W. Field sought re election as Real County clerk by placing an ad seeking 400 votes in the July primary. The vote total was exactly 400 for Field and 399 for his opponent Ross Powers, securing Field’s victory by one vote.
Bank and business leaders in New York believe the bottom is past and recovery underway though slow. W. S. Howell reports widespread belief Roosevelt will win and support for aiding small businesses alongside large firms. Howell met Hearne and traveled from Washington to New York.
Scurry county farmers report the year’s bounty with over half a million pounds already canned for farm use. Wheat yields exceed expectations with 100 carloads shipped plus farm storage, while oats, barley, and early roughage shine. Cotton, after three poor years, looks to a strong return with reduced acreage. Farmers embrace the live at home program using available products.
James Francis Burke 65 of Pittsburgh, general counsel for the Republican National Committee, died at Garfield Hospital Monday night after a brief illness. He served as legal adviser to the party during years of growth and political activity.
The department of agriculture pegs this year’s cotton production at 11,206,006 bales of 500 pounds gross based on the August 1 condition, down from 17,096,000 bales last year. Texas production shown at 3,826,000 bales with a 69 percent condition, while the overall area stands at 65.6 percent of normal versus 74.9 a year ago.
New York markets rallied after the government estimate with cotton rising over five dollars per bale. October futures climbed through the afternoon, trading around 7.19 cents, while December touched about 7.33 cents, lifting near five-dollar gains. Active trading occurred across contracts in New Orleans with notable activity for October and December delivery.
Revival services at the College Station Baptist church began Monday night with a good crowd. Mrs. M. K. Thornton and Miss Gwendolyn Youngblood played pianos, Miss Myrt Robertson played marimba, and a junior featured a presentation. Rev. R. L. Brown framed the sermon around Wilt Thou Not Revive Us Again from Psalms 85:6, explaining revival meaning, need, desire, prospects, and expected results, with nightly services at 8:09.
Final arrangements for the 1932 Grimes County Fair were made at a meeting of the fair directors. The event will run October 6, 7 and 8 at the fair grounds in Navasota. A free fair is planned with enhancements aimed at improving agriculture in Grimes County. The catalogue committee will prepare the premium list and hopes to distribute catalogs soon.
F. L. Henderson attends sessions in Austin this week with heads of state institutions to craft a recommendation for abolishing unnecessary courses and reducing duplications to a minimum. The board planned a Monday session ahead of Wednesday and Thursday meetings with various topics continuing on page 6.
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