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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1929
Page
2
A town physician extols small courtesies and everyday acts as the profit of good community life. He urges residents to acknowledge merchants and neighbors, thank workers, and participate in civic kindness to improve town service and prosperity.
The Rev S Moylan Bird has accepted the Brenham and Hempstead parish call and will serve both churches with home in Brenham. He previously led St Peters and has roots across multiple Texan towns. The Bird family plans to move in September. Miss Laura Bird will join the Central School faculty in Brenham this fall.
Prospect residents spend time with relatives in Goose Creek Reliance and Henry Prairie visits recount social gatherings. Farmers report saving hay and gathering cotton with leaf worm damage reducing square formation, making spraying seem unworthwhile.
Two couples Conlee Wilson and Lena Seasta and Ira Lee Hill and Kames ola Smith filed notices of intention to marry and applications for licenses with County Clerk Jess B. McGee on Monday afternoon. All parties reside in Brazos County.
Texas bulletin notes Sudan grass suits most farming sections and provides year round grazing when combined with small grain. Sudan grass yields continuous pasture in row planting and helps weed control, with higher seeding rates recommended for pasture use.
A congenial party of young folk chaperoned by Mr. and Mrs. J. Sidney Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Bullock left Bryan this afternoon in cars for Munson Shoals on the Brazos river. They will camp for the night and enjoy an all day picnic tomorrow. The party includes Maudelle Wiley, Bessie Lon Wiley and cousin Maurey Gaston of North Carolina, Margaret Grant and Richard Grant, Alice Sue Bowers of Williamsburg, Kathleen Cason, Louie Beard, Alice Locke, and Emory Smith.
Dr and Mrs C A Searcy and daughters Ralphana Benny and Maurice returned to Bryan at seven pm Monday after a two week car trip through Colorado Idaho Utah Yellowstone Grand Canyon and many other sites. They named Carlsbad Cavern New Mexico as the world’s wonder. They left Pecos at five am Monday and arrived in Bryan seven pm the same day.
Early fall blanket sale at Smith and Morgan offers special prices now. Shop for warm options with discounted prices while stock lasts.
Governor Moody faced harsh criticism as he pushed to reduce a $51,000,000 appropriation batch to $47,000,000 and then trimmed $2,000,000 more. He vetoed building projects for four colleges and schools, arguing the 9 54 hour law did not apply to state institutions. He defended the cuts as lowering the state tax rate, claiming a 40 cent rate would be needed otherwise and noting the constitutional 45 cent limit.
Secretary J. H. Todd of Fidelity Finance Company of Bryan resigns to pursue a similar venture in Tyler. He plans to move his family to Tyler by September. Wilson Bradley says no successor is yet chosen, but a son may fill the vacancy after Todd’s departure.
The feeders farm board announced a plan to advance 23 percent of a crop's value directly and 65 percent via cooperatives to help growers needing money. Federal sources would provide 90 percent of fixed value, with 10 percent added by cooperative reserves to aid distressed growers and stabilize market timing. Carl Williams of Oklahoma praised the move as exactly what cotton growers want.
Dallas report states the Farmers' Marketing Association of America will seek a $10,000,000 loan from the federal farm board to aid marketing of cotton held by its members. Harry Williams of the Texas Farm Bureau Cotton Association cites owned gins and warehouses as grounds for a large loan while W B Yeary notes a push for growers to have a decisive voice in cotton pricing.
Steep Hollow reports Marta Godeve of Oklahoma City visiting J. W. Hicks. Our new school house construction began recently and nears completion. Bryan residents Jack BR E H F Jones and families visited Elmer Bulock. seven joined the church during revival, four by baptism and three by letter, with baptisms set for next Sunday at ten.
Prospect for state wide attendance at Stephen F. Austin High School football grows with A C Sprott as new head coach. The 1929 squad of 35 includes seven lettermen and the strongest rural talent in years. Home games feature Forrest Field with large steel bleachers and planned track facilities.
The 1927 Aggies secure an All American Star tackle who coached last season at Nacogdoches and will lead the Stephen F. Austin gridiron warriors this year. He is expected to be on the ground next week ready for the season.
Editor E L Devey of the Goree Advocate declares candidacy for Texas Agriculture Commissioner in the 1920 primaries. He follows George B Terrell who won’t seek re election and cites his legislative record and farming and newspaper experience. Devey pledges cooperation with the US Department of Agriculture the State Board of Water Engineers the A and M College and farmers cooperatives.
Major W G Martin, formerly headmaster at Allen Academy and now a Schreiner Institute leader, visits Bryan after 13 months away. He hails the town’s building program as the best seen in any town and notes rapid growth since his last visit. He plans to return home tomorrow.
Texas passes a law requiring barbers to obtain registration, pass exams, and furnish a health clearance. About 18 000 barbers statewide must qualify with a two year practice background, while exemptions exist for physicians nurses and beauty professionals.
Last week saw peak temperatures reach 100 degrees on Tuesday and Wednesday with highs from 94 to 100 and lows from 67 to 75. The day of greatest swing was Wednesday as the heat fell to 67. No rainfall occurred. T. B. Elliott and J. H. Sanders of Edge were in Bryan. Smith & Morgan's announces new men’s clothing and Stetson hats line.
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Gregg hosted a reunion at their Brazos river plantation home for family and close friends. Guests arrived early and enjoyed a noon barbecue with an abundant spread, while Mrs. Hugh S. Looney and family from Bryan assisted in making the day ideal for all attendees.
The J. H. White pear orchard in Kurten shows thirteen pears on a single five inch limb, proof that Brazos county does better. Mr. White cites 22 Garber trees averaging three bushels each, plus many Keiffer trees, with yield not up to standard but not disappointing.
Mrs. Charles W. Crawford's Sunday School class at First Baptist honored George Branch Jr. before his departure for Florida. A swimming party and sunset picnic supper were held at 7 p.m. on the Brazos River at Blue Hole with class members, Mr and Mrs Crawford, and invited parents, enjoying a delightful evening.
An icky claim describes 666 as the fastest cure for colds grippe flu dengue bilious fever and malaria. The text presents it as a universal remedy with no verifiable medical backing.
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