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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1931
Page
1
The column argues for a living at home program to support farmers and urban buyers. It urges producing and consuming at home, reducing reliance on six cent cotton and foreign markets, and improving living standards for both rural and city residents through local self sufficiency.
Mr and Mrs T E Wallace and son Emmett Jr plan to move into their newly completed home on College Road this week Rev Jno L Wharton pastor of First Baptist and H P Black educational director traveled to Houston on a brief business trip returning this afternoon Mr and Mrs M B Flemming and daughter Maurine of Dallas left Bryan to Galveston for a weekend visit after spending the night with Miss Lucy Givenson on College avenue J N Robinson of Macy and Seth Mooring from a Brazos area plantation were seen on business in Bryan.
A Brazos county group including County Agent C. L. Benson and Home Demonstration Agent Lucy Givens will travel by auto to Navasota for an all day grading school. The Texas Extension Service with East Texas Chamber of Commerce sponsors the event to teach grading of vegetables and fruits for market. Participating Bryan residents and local workers aim to improve market quality and value with attendance by J. E. McDonald and O. B. Martin.
Texas legislator plans a formal inquiry into the declaration of martial law. He states he will introduce a resolution to seek official explanations from Governor Sterling and other state officials.
Representative Bailey Hardy of Breckenridge says a House investigation of Judge J. B. Price could lead to a resolution demanding Governor Sterling justify his authority for Fast Texas martial law. Hardy condemns the governor on a stalled oil policy and criticizes the use of martial law.
Basel Switzerland Aug The Wiggin bankers committee headed by Albert H Wiggin of New York chairman of Chase National Bank recommends revising the entire structure of war debts and German reparations as a first step to world prosperity. Established by the Bank for International Settlements at the request of the seven power London conference the committee says German reparations payments hinder peaceful economic progress and threaten German financial stability and other nations as well.
Twenty five thousand barrels of gasoline stored at the Phillips Petroleum refinery north of Borger burned today. Loss is estimated at fifty thousand dollars. Firemen confined the blaze to one tank and the cause remains undetermined.
William Hunter Ray, 67, died after a bucket fell on his head while he was cleaning a well yesterday in Dallas. He succumbed today to injuries from the accident.
The local cotton market fell to new low levels with spot prices quoted from 57 8 to 6 14 cents. Futures closed 20 to 25 points lower as selling pressure persisted.
William Scott Chapter D A R will soon distribute a year book to members outlining officers for the year, committee appointments by the president, and a full meeting schedule with hostesses, program subjects and leaders. Officers listed include Vice Regent Mrs G S Fraps and Treasurer Mrs C N Shepardson among others.
Budapest August 19 Count Julius Karolyi named by Admiral Horothy Hungarian regent to form a new cabinet after the resignation today of Premier Count Stefan Bethlen who governed ten years. Recent financial difficulties blamed.
Rock Easter, charged with a serious cutting attack, was arrested Tuesday by Deputy Sheriff Lon Baker and jailed. He awaits a hearing before Justice J. T. McGee once John Phillips, the alleged victim, is in better condition.
Public schools in the Jasper independent school district will start on Monday, August 21, according to officials at a Jasper school board meeting.
The Lindberghs, flying from Petropavlosk to NEMURO, faced fogs twice and spent the night in their aircraft, circling the sheltered side of Ketoi island in the Kurile chain. They radioed they were not in danger.
A Luke and Charlie’s window display compares retail prices of staple groceries in 1921 and 1951 on Main Street. Totals show 27.20 in 1921 and 10.72 in 1951, with items like tomatoes peaches milk flour sugar coffee and matches illustrating buying power and perceived dollar scarcity.
Mr and Mrs W W Griffin host a large homecoming and family reunion at their South Beck Street home in Brazos County. Six children and five grandchildren are present with out of town visitors from Sweetwater Dallas and New York expected to join. George Griffin Jr plans to join Friday after a year in New York studying music.
R Z Dowling, aged 65, was surprised by 30 to 40 neighbors relatives and friends at his home near College Road. The party featured a feast under oaks with turkey fried chicken and assorted desserts. Attendees included John Buchanan Jimmie Stanley Wayne Dowling Ed Dowling W L Dowling R C Dowling Leroy Parsons J W Wade J H Dowling R J Dowling and Albert Warren among others.
Partly cloudy with scattered showers tonight and Thursday. Fringing areas include Bryan vicinity and east Texas with a similar pattern in the night and day forecasts.
Sheriff J H Reed investigates after two lockers at Bryan Country Club are robbed Tuesday afternoon. Two gold watches vanish from lockers rented by S C Hoyle and J J Richey of College. Several caddies, identified as negro youths, are being questioned.
Two airplanes were brought to Tyler to aid guardsmen enforcing the martial law oil shutdown. Captains W K Ennis and J F Aldridge piloted the ships with observers Colonel W B Pryor and Major G C E Parker aboard. Gas or oil escaping wells could be seen from the air.
National guard reports 400 cavalrymen monitor wells as pumping stops at 1600 producing sites. Rain falls on the field while drilling continues where only production is banned. Militia patrols sweep remote districts as operators endure a peaceful, complete shutdown with no arrests.
The Dawson county chamber of commerce will sponsor a county fair this fall likely in late September or early October and has formed committees to start preparations.
Infant Wilmer Earl Higgins died at 2 years 5 months and 7 days old after a long illness. Funeral services set for Thursday August 20 at 10 a.m. from the Boyett home in College Station conducted by Rev. Jesse Thomson. Interment in Bryan city cemetery. Survived by parents Mr. and Mrs. W E Higgins and brother W S Edmonds. grandparents Mrs. W C Boyett and Mr. and Mrs. de M Higgins.
At Texas A and M College the second annual Aggie coaching school focused on core sports basics. Madison Bell demonstrated kicking form and timing while J G Holmes lectured on guard and tackle play. Afternoon practice covered base running and related baseball fundamentals.
Census Bureau figures place Texas native born whites at 71.9 percent of the population. The report notes 21 counties and four cities have a Mexican majority, with Laredo recording 23,482 Mexicans in a total 2,618 population. Texas total population is 5,824,715.
Tyler August 19. Lightning killed Morris Yarborough, a youth, who was under a tree near Lindale yesterday.
Amarillo, August 19. David E. Mead 52 a local businessman died when he fell from the fire escape on the ninth floor of a physician office where he sought treatment for a serious illness. He leaves a widow and three children.
Employes of Montgomery Ward and Company and their friends attended a picnic and swimming party at Pittsbridge Tuesday evening. Food was plentiful and the water was reported fine. Guests were hosted by Manager Ray McDaniel.
Rotarians at their weekly luncheon heard from visiting coaches staying at A and M College for the annual coaching school. A. M. Waldrop, ill in Temple, sent thanks for flowers and urged club activities continue. Wilson Bradley reported Waldrop’s bedside update favorable for early recovery as three coaches spoke on athletics.
Bryan residents reported feeling a Sunday tremor echoing larger Texas quakes. One awake woman described bed swaying and window weights banging as others confirmed similar sensations. Geologists called the Bryan shocks the tail ends of broader Mexican disturbances.
Bryan travel party members announce they will sail home August 21 and reach the United States September 5. The voyage includes stops at Havana and Miami among others. Passengers named include Miss Malcolm Mes Inn is, Miss Lila Graham, Sam C. Hoyle Jr., and Mrs. Ralph Risser with her daughter Irene Risser of Bonham.
Will Rogers writes from Beverly Hills criticizing Congress for delaying unemployment relief and questioning Hoover's focus. He says a hungry man needs real aid now and mocks investigations into distant issues, urging action by lawmakers.
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