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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1930
Page
11
The article reports a large ore field with surface accessible reserves, described as high quality by engineers. An eastern corporation holds over 45,000 acres with options in four counties and plans to exercise them early in 1991, with mining operations to start afterward using steam shovels.
Williamson reports that retail volume in November fell 7.4 percent from 1929 in Texas with smaller towns hit harder than large cities. Dallas dropped 18.2 percent from October to November, Austin near 1929 levels, Corpus Christi down 31.6 percent from October, San Antonio down 2.7 percent, and Waco only 1.6 percent below November 1929.
Judge Clark, 38, heir to millions and WWI veteran, quashes indictment of William Sprague a New Jersey township clerk. In a 15000 word opinion he declares prohibition questions one of government and political science and cites nearly a hundred authorities. He notes federal courts have upheld the 18th amendment on other issues.
Cadet J Suttles of Houston now a student at Allen Academy was elected treasurer of the State High School Press Association for the new year. The Allen Academy cadets reported a successful meeting at Baylor Belton.
The Lions Club event featured Little Miss Maurice Searcy and Cadet St M Williams performing as Morris Williamson of the 4-H Club received a free trip to Chicago for his project. Morris also won a gold watch donated by Thomas E Wilson, with remarks on 4-H members across Texas and notes on new vocational agriculture teacher J Horace Kraft discusses Mr Luker’s career.
Despite economic pressures and high unemployment, Texas tuberculosis Christmas seal sales by the Texas Tuberculosis Association exceeded the 1929 level. Secretary Lewis Bracy reports returns per letter have surpassed the earlier period, reflecting strong purchaser response across the state.
Globe Dry Goods Company advertises men’s broadcloth dress shirts in all colors at 8c each, highlighting a low price and broad selection for shoppers seeking affordable formalwear.
Norman Dansby and others traveled to Laredo for a weeklong deer hunt. Local social notes mention visits, travels, and family events in Bryan and nearby towns, including changes of residence and hospital visits, with shopping ads from Globe Dry Goods Company.
Fort Worth dispatch reports TCU basketball hinges on recovering three knee injuries. Warren Connelly, Dietzel, and Clyde Roberson face uncertain returns as Coach Schmidt plans shifts in lineup with Sumner at center and McCulloch at forward. Noted upcoming games include North Texas Teachers on Dec 17 and a Denton return on Jan 2.
A brief item notes Globe Dry Goods Company offering children sneakers and other goods at 1.25 dollar pricing. Shoppers are urged to visit for deals on footwear and related items.
Seventeen Texas Christian University girls were nominated by students as candidates for beauty queens in the 1931 Horned Frog. Freshmen four seniors five from each class due to a tie, final election in January will pick two per class for a full page in the annual. Winners announced with the book distribution in May. Names and home towns listed for freshmen through seniors.
ABILENE Dec 18 J T Haney a part time secretary treasurer's office worker at Simmons University was elected to fill the post created by the death of Douglas Swanzy. Haney entered in 1926 and expects a BA this fall term 1931. The board also backed Rev Sam Morris campaign to raise 500000 as debt lifting and endowment fund with subscriptions to be refunded if not raised by Dec 20.
Governor Moody seeks action against a University district liquor case to curb student supply. He wants one of three officials Attorney General Bobbitt, District Attorney Brooks, or County Attorney Archer to file an injunction to close the nuisance. Archer was abroad and the others offered no firm plan, Moody insisting enforcement would earn parental gratitude from about 6000 TU students.
Seven members of the American Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs. Harry Estill’s home to pack 18 Christmas boxes for William Beaumont Hospital veterans in El Paso. Each box, valued at about $2.50, included cigarettes, stationery, stamps, a $1 bill, nuts, talcum powder and a fountain pen. They wrapped goods in festive packages to deliver Christmas cheer to World War I veterans. The workers named were Mesdames C. L. Gray, Luke Patronella, John Patronella, J. B. Stanford, John P. Wheeler, and I. H. Bartz.
College Station December 17. Texas A&M basketball hosts Sam Houston State Teachers College in Memorial Gym at 7 30 pm. Coach Reid may use the same lineup as last week with Beau Bell and Charlie Beard at forwards, Shiro Hoke at center, Armand Dowie and C E K Marcum at guards, while alternates include J C Moody Lester Weltman and George Fix.
Antone Zak reports his filling station building valued around 1000 dollars was burned Saturday night. It was insured for 600 dollars and had been unoccupied for about a month and a half, but was rented for occupancy Monday of the week.
Corpus Christi reports eight additional sailings this December compared with December 1929. Sailings planned for this December total 22 versus 14 last year as Globe Dry Goods advertises mens sweaters priced from 98 cents to 2.98.
A detailed description of Koh-zen the harvest god with six hands, sun and moon in the top pair, rain and wind charms in the second, two swords in the third, and seven eyes across three heads. Emphasizes worship rituals, seasonal influence, and the wish for Christian faith to aid Chinese people, followed by Christmas greetings and local notices.
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