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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1930
Page
10
On the Eve of Christmas Day the Bryan Eagle extends best wishes to its friends supporters and all residents of Bryan and the surrounding trade territory for a merry Christmas and joyful season.
A Christmas Day message urges universal tolerance drawing on Jesus life and parables. It highlights Jesus teaching the Golden Rule and tolerance for differing opinions, urges embracing openness toward religious and political views, and promotes reducing hatred to foster peace and love.
The piece reflects on music's transcendent power from ancient choirs to Christmas awe. It then shifts to quinine tercentenary, medicine's progress, and a shift toward sanitation and prevention over drugs. Aircraft mileage and Bobby Jones broadcasting golf also appear, ending with a holiday shopping reminder.
New York reports on courtesy shoppers young women employed by stores and restaurants to monitor clerks and prompt promotion. The piece notes their reports influence promotions and staff relations, with a contrast to Van Cortlandt Park and a local museum. It also lists New York slang for intoxication and a theater MC described in satirical tones.
Reading local ads shows merchandise can be bought cheaper in your city than by catalogue or distant sellers. Buying at home lets you see items before paying, avoids long delivery waits, and supports city growth as money stays locally. Support local businesses and neighbors.
A journalist notes a column seeking readers to pitch items for sale or purchase. The feature hints at compiling desirable listings and invites contributions from the audience to match sellers with buyers.
Earl Graham Post of the American Legion and its auxiliary hosted a Christmas party at Fin Feather Club house with about 250 attendees including members families and guests from Iola and Bedias. Katherine Maxson led contests while Santa Claus delivered wishes for a speedy recovery to Rev J B Gleissner and guests enjoyed refreshments and dancing.
Miss Edna Smith was initiated into the Order of the Rainbow for Girls by officers of Bryan Assembly No 41 on Friday evening with Rainbow members and Masons Eastern Stars present to witness the ceremony. A Christmas party followed the meeting with entertainment including a lighted tree a treasure hunt and refreshments.
A reflective note on how distance can deepen bonds and how absence amplifies affection, implying that separation strengthens friendship over time through shared memories and longing.
Miss Jennie June Howell has returned from a brief visit in Houston.
The state highway commission issued work orders Friday for Hiway 21 upgrades. Contracts went to Russ Mitchell of Houston for grading and small drainage structures and to J S Moore and Son of Lufkin for larger drainage structures and bridges. Work to start after the holiday season.
Jumping Joe Cavaldi says professional football is cleaner and smarter than college play. He explains that college tackles out of bounds and bench ramming are praised, while pros avoid such infractions. Cavaldi recalls a bloody exchange with Red Grange during an early college game.
Dec 24 Harlingen TX report states a bill to authorize a tax levy in Cameron Hidalgo Willacy and Starr counties to support the Valley Chamber of Commerce likely to be introduced in the next legislature. John T Floore secretary and president of the chamber announces.
John F. Butcher of Pavis, president of Cummer Manufacturing, announces the Jefferson box plant will reopen soon after sheriff's sale acquisition. Work delays due to a misunderstanding delayed the restart, with employment for 60 to 75 workers and the plant providing a market for timber.
Second division personnel will take an eight day holiday from December 24 to January 2. Headquarters announces the break, while the Eagle Office offers cash for clean cotton rags.
Les Akers critiques a leading business man’s piece on poverty and low mood. He argues money scarcity drives poverty and that many workers struggle after marriage without raises. He notes varied opinions from professions, concluding the era’s “bigness” confusion mirrors a Pullman Day mix of ups and downs.
A devotional pairing cites Isaiah 47 20 noting the wicked resemble a troubled sea unable to pass and waters cast up mire and dirt for reflection.
Mrs. Milton Parker is reported ill at home. Miss Geraldine Kelly visits from Martin for the holidays. Gen Ho Ro Stoddard will go to Palestine to install Knights Templar officers January. Miss Phone Graham and Essie McSwain were visitors from Black Prairie yesterday. J A Palmer of Montsvilles Post Item visited here yesterday. A Texas A M students association forms to curb cheating with student investigations and penalties. A 200 strong Oklahoma Indian Territory Boomers delegation met Roosevelt to press single statehood. Miss Corrie Suber returns from Lockhart and San Antonio. Mrs R L Bennett of College goes to Newport Ark to spend Christmas.
The Greenville Herald argues against a state income tax and urges revising the entire tax system. It notes rising levies and delinquent ad valorem taxes, criticizing added departments and personnel as drivers of higher costs. It advocates cutting government expenditures and overhauling taxation.
The governor declares he's done with politics, plans to practice law, and warns against the "parade of ghosts" the era of public life leaves behind. He voices 1952 presidential musings, dismisses J Hamilton Lewis as presidential timber, and laments the lingering complacency among office holders.
Editorial lauds Rev John L Whorton for five years at Pivot First Baptist Longview praising his civic religious leadership. It notes church growth from 570 to over 1000 members, budget rise to about 16000, extensive charitable work and community service, and anticipates lasting influence after his move to Bryan.
The article recounts Governor Moody's theory that freight trucks should serve as feeders for railroads, unloading meat shipments at Harlingen for regional distribution to reduce main highway wear. It also notes Moody’s memory for phrases, his reminiscences of editor Hugh Nugent Fitzgerald, and early life as an electrician with a pole-climbing accident.
A youthful Texas historian recalls Major Littlefield’s battlefield courage at Shiloh and a later tribute to George W. Littlefield. The governor closes with praise for former Governor Joseph D. Sayers, described as one of the most impressive funerals and a statement that he was an honest man.
The county agent thanks Brazos County residents for cooperation in agricultural improvement this year. A schedule of programs begins in January. Wishing peace and happiness to 4-H club boys and girls across the county.
M Schulman manager of the Bryan Amusement Company announces the picture show will open at 2 o'clock on Christmas Day instead of the usual hour. It will operate continuously until 11 p.m. to allow staff to enjoy Christmas dinner with their families.
Mr and Mrs Tucker Masts of San Antonio spend the holidays with Mrs Masts parents Mr and Mrs S G Buchanan in a family gathering noted in local society chatter.
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