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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1935
Page
6
The note from Will Rogers describes meeting Rex Beach in Juneau Alaska and observing his Alaska pursuits. Rogers praises Beachs novel Spoilers and notes Beachs Nome and Juneau ties, hunting and fishing interests, and plans to bear hunt.
Editorial argues for local cattle fattening and a municipal abattoir to improve meat quality and lower prices. It envisions using a college facility for chilling and delivery to a city market, boosting local producers and reducing reliance on alien imports. It calls for public health safeguards and civic support to shift distribution and expand consumption.
Former New York mayor James J. Walker arrived in Dublin with Mrs. Walker for a holiday and said he will go back to the United States soon but has quit politics. He cited a nervous breakdown but claimed he is recovering.
Gainesville reports the Lindsay community five miles west restored the town square pump faucet after 25 years of dry law alcohol prohibition. Fred Mosman and Joe Schmitz, original group members, replaced the faucet as 3.2 percent beer was legalized, water flowing again from the well.
County Judge C. B. Carter resigns at a called commissioners court meeting in Hearne effective September 20. A successor will be named later as several candidates are expected. The resignation comes as Carter takes another position. A watermelon feast at his Second Street home Saturday honored Inez Darby of Navasota visiting Hearne. Guests included Phillip Alford, Jimmie George Chatham, Joyce Wilkerson, Dorris Jean Sisson, Robert Martin, Randolph Martin, Billy Frances Johnson, Junior Johnson, Paul Rikard, Maurine Melton, Beverley Harrell, Natalie Mairrell.
In Hearne Precinct No.2 the repeal amendment carried by 77 votes, while Old age pension also won by 447 in favor. Other results show 251 for commitment of insane and 134 against, 190 for amendment submission and 190 against, 210 for suspended sentences and 163 against, 228 for fee abolition and 151 against, 234 for textbooks for private schools and 194 against, with 581 total votes cast.
Hearne report says Burney Hanna son of Mrs. Mary Hanna suffered severe cuts and bruises to the face when the automobile he rode in halted abruptly to avoid a collision. His mother Mrs. Hanna was visiting in Houston and also riding in the car. other occupants escaped injury.
Aug 26 Hearne brief reports visits by K K Orts George N Orts to Paige and relatives in Racoon Bend plus outings of Miss Mamie Claire Ohr and sisters. Carthage guests Roy Biggerstaff family and Ed Bluestein group. Whatley trip members New Ely and Baughn return from Colorado. Mrs Weeks hosts Friday bridge club with punch and fruit. next meeting Aug 29.
Aug 23 residents share travel plans and visits. Mrs M L Westbrook heads to Temple for treatment before a tonsil operation. Guests include Mrs Wessie Tompkins Hempstead and Mrs Hix Camliss Ennis. Dorris and Arthur Collins Jr visit Chilton relatives. Mrs Fred Evans and Miss Lewis Nance Marquez visit. Robert Lloyd to Houston for business college enrollment.
Dana Phelps entertained friends with a summer gathering at Hearne on August 26, sharing food and conversation. The event highlighted local hospitality and community spirit.
The Women s Missionary Society gathered in the First Baptist church Hearne on Monday afternoon. Mrs J G Ely led the Royal Service program with assistance from Mesdames I D Hall W S Hoyte Jr and Fred Klapper. Mrs O G Barrow presided over the business session. Velora Griffin and Lois Glass Circles attended the joint meeting.
Richard Ballinger and Montgomery Ballinger, home from the Naval Academy, entertain friends at Mrs. Jud Collier’s Hearne home with Mrs Mamie Ballinger assisting. Guests include Roberta Culpepper and Clemmie Cummings among others, with dinners and barbecues at the Calvert Country Club. They plan a Galveston visit hosted by Junior Jenkins.
In Hearne on Monday night Howard Chumbley suffered facial injuries after being struck by a softball during a Baptist S. P. game. The ball hit his left eye and knocked out a front tooth when a play at second base went awry.
Mrs Gee with Chatmas family returns from Dallas. E A Huebner weekends in San Antonio with Mrs Huebner and sons Albert and Jim mie. Miss Effie Taylor former Hearne teacher visits at John Luke home. Charlie Blake returns from sanitarium with improved health. Mrs Marcus Cannon and Mrs Charles Black visit Hamiltons en route to Temple for J T Hamilton at Scott White hospital.
Capitol Hill urged vigorous action against communist agitation in the United States as the State Department waited for a Soviet reply to its note. Senator Capper called for shutting down Moscow unless assurances were given that agitation would stop.
Mr and Mrs A H Carson report son Archie Hugh Carson has been assigned to a ship and went aboard the U S S Ranger in San Diego California on Saturday The Ranger is described as one of the navy s new ships during his training at the naval training station
Miss Elizabeth Cline visits her parents in Bryan while Harvey Weddington travels to Weatherford to visit relatives. The community gathers for summer dances at the Country Club as locals and guests from San Antonio and Houston mingle.
Mrs. W. E. Massey and her sister Miss Ruth Carnes of Dallas stayed with Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Andrew Thursday and Friday then left for their home indicating a visit.
J. T. Redford arrived from Oklahoma and worked picking cotton in the area. He was arrested by Traffic Officer J. W. Hamilton for drunken driving and remained in the county jail. An examining trial before Justice A. J. Buchanan is slated for early next week.
Mrs Jess Shelton Bra zos county health nurse is in John Sealey hospital Galveston recovering satisfactorily after an operation Saturday morning according to attending physicians.
The dispute over deficiency funding and the cotton section stalls adjournment as Senator Long clashes with Democratic leaders. A compromise loans plan offers 10 cent cotton loans with a 12 cent subsidy, and a 90 cent wheat subsidy, with eligibility limited by Bankhead quotas and grade rules.
The early settlers include Kocourek the first white settler and grandfather of W. W. Kocourek. Other names listed among the pioneers are Sebesta Rubach Fojt Mikula Janac and Giesensehlay.
The West family runs a well equipped general merchandise store with cold storage to provide fresh vegetables and meats to the community. The shop has operated for nineteen years and aims to offer similar quality as larger markets.
In Miami Oklahoma Lena Knowles and her two children Irene and George were found dead in the Neosho river bound with wire. A note to husband Abe Knowles weighed with a rock said goodbye and good luck. The family had been seen along the river hours earlier. authorities found no clear motive for the killings.
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