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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1932
Page
4
After a county canvass 474 families are listed as destitute in Brazos County with about 1200 men seeking work in the past month. The Bryan and Brazos County Good Cheer Association launches its annual drive, seeking at least $3,000 plus food and clothing donations to fund relief for the coming year.
A McNaught Syndicate piece surveys writers and public figures and their smoking habits. Booth Tarkington favored oversized cigars, Arthur Somers Roche and Irving Cobb smoked at the typewriter, while Henry Mencken and Christopher Morley preferred pipes and briars. The essay blends humor with memories of card games, family gatherings, and Harvard memories, ending with a self-deprecating note on class and birthplace.
Community groups in Bryan and Brazos County consider a tree of light to spread Christmas cheer. Agencies including Good Cheer Red Cross churches service clubs and schools seek gifts for destitute children, with blocks dolls and candy to brighten a bleak season. The plan envisions lighted tree, donated by city, set up by local labor, with gifts from schools churches and individuals.
The Bryan and Brazos County Good Cheer drive seeks additional funding after a three day campaign. Officials estimate 21 000 county population faces notable need with 474 dependent families and over 1 200 unemployed men seeking work, risking privation without increased relief. The article urges continuing the drive to meet the required relief cash and sustain organized aid.
Officials urge drivers to follow basic road rules and observe stop signs at Bryan intersections of College avenue and Main street. They warn against passing on hills with obscured views, noting such reckless driving risks crashes, injuries, and death as traffic grows and congestion worsens.
City commission issued a Friday night order prohibiting firecrackers and similar explosives in Bryan’s business section during the holiday season and at other times. Police will strictly enforce the ban. Past celebrations saw crackers and torpedoes tossed near pedestrians, endangering women and children on Main Street sidewalks.
Two couples were married over the weekend by Justice J. T. Med Gee. The brides were Miss Effie Evans and Iva Golly of Conroe, and Mrs. Mattie Johnson married J. W. Galloway of Brazos County.
A local notice states Eagle Printing Company seeks clean cotton rags for cash. The ad specifies purchase of rag material and invites suppliers to contact the business for pricing and collection details.
Today in history marks the birth of German poet Heinrich Heine on December 13 1797. The entry highlights Heines influence on 19th century literature and his enduring literary legacy in Germany and beyond.
Twenty five years ago from the Bryan Morning Eagle reports a silk flag gift ceremony for A and M Company drill, local travels by H D Wilson and J D Sanders, a Scientific Agricultural Association meeting, teacher institutes at the courthouse, a black resident Lee Johnson killed by a train at Valley Junction, roller rink proceeds support for Daughters of the Confederacy, and visitors J F B Manning J J C Manning and B F Manning from Wheelock.
The piece argues that unrest stems from extreme economy minded people and prolonged indecision. It condemns extremists as irreconcilable and notes their obstruction harms business, employment, and national progress, urging moderation and restoration of normal prices and circulation for recovery.
The article extols the 4-H boys and girls as the finest products of American farms at the Chicago Exposition. It calls their contribution essential to the nation’s future, praising their sturdiness, intelligence, and growing role in shaping America’s life.
Louis Tuck, Bronco guard, honored as captain for 1933 Stephen F. Austin football team at LaSalle Hotel banquet. Coach Pete Jones announced 12 lettermen for the past season including captain Leslie Cummings and Norris Johnson. About 75 alumni and fans attended as Mrs. Pete Jones and guests spoke and gifts were exchanged.
The Four-H organization has grown to about 1,000,000 members with influence on more than 1,000,000 young Americans. It teaches agriculture, stock raising and home making, turning farm chores into vigorous work, breeding livestock, and developing self-respect and independence. Its champions have long featured in national livestock shows including Chicago.
Lubbock reports bulbs such as tulips narcissus and hyacinths can be potted and forced to bloom indoors during winter warns Texas Tech horticulture professor George W Woodbury. He advises a cool dark pre-rooting period followed by careful potting spacing watering and gradual indoor acclimation to avoid failure from rapid temperature changes.
Wm. L. Powers, principal of the public school at Tabor, acted in Bryan Saturday. He is among the leading rural education figures in Brazos county. Mrs. J. W. Fincher of Te Federation of Women's Clubs visited Bryan for the day. Mrs. J. L. Brock, president of the Fourth District, Texas Women’s Clubs, was present before returning to Houston. Mrs. Cat of Houston traveled home by the noon train. Mrs. R. A. Booth, visiting Bryan with relatives, has recovered from illness and moved to Edge Apartments. Mrs. A. M. Rhodes of Pt. We and her daughter were in Bryan on a brief weekend visit. The group includes Tabor residents tied to the Bryan community and local church figures.
Rehearsals for the play A Fi Thousand Dollar Reward are set for Friday night at the Travis High School auditorium under the direction of Mrs. Charles Cochran with special music arranged by Mrs. Ray Danforth. The committee promises an evening of entertainment and surprises featuring Bic Byerley in a humorous skit and a plot about an uncle offering a reward to a young couple to test their marriage.
Paul A. Cunyus of College tion and Miss Opal Shaw of Cay ave have filed notice of their intention to marry with County Ole Joss B. McGee.
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