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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1933
Page
1
A. W. Kinnard Sr compares ancient Athens open air education under philosophers to modern public schools, noting free discussion faced religious and political pressure. He traces education from Athens to the medieval church and its role in civilization, hinting at ongoing tensions. The piece continues on page 2.
Known fatalities from Saturday night’s Paris railroad wreck rose to ten as three more victims were identified. Three bodies remain unidentified as investigators probe the worst train disaster in French history. The engineer and fireman are jailed on charges of homicide by imprudence.
About Bryan about Bryan Mr and Mrs Eustace Taylor daughter Evelyn and grandson Jimmy Pearce of Galveston spent Christmas with Mr and Mrs R A Harrison and family and returned home Monday afternoon Rev and Mrs F W Edge and Mr and Mrs R B Edge of Dallas and J B Flanagan of Palestine are guests of Mr and Mrs J J due James L Powers of Alice a brother of Ben and W L Powers of Bryan is in Bryan on a Christmas Visit with them and their families Gerald and Harold Groginsky of Houston are visiting in Bryan with their grandfather Joe Groginsky
Mrs. R. J. Weddington, a pioneer resident of Bryan, died at 7 30 Wednesday morning at her College avenue home after heart disease. She rose, lit the fire, told her daughter Miss Wee Weddington she felt tired, then rested and passed away before breakfast. Aged 85, she was the widow of R L Weddington and a daughter of Col. Harvey Mitchell, the Father of Brazos County.
County tax collector Guy Harris warns that December 30 is the last day to pay delinquent taxes before the interest rate doubles on January 1. He notes that filings and suits against delinquents have accelerated after the commissioners court ordered a general filing and to publish all delinquents as of December 1.
Otto Mackensen aged 103 died on Christmas Day in Houston. Born November 28, 1830 in Baden hausen Germany he immigrated in 1854 to Texas and settled near Lockhart. He volunteered for the Confederate army serving through the war with Green's Brigade as its last survivor.
Neighbors preparing for Christmas found two spinster sisters dead in their Rochester home off East Avenue. Authorities concluded on Monday night that starvation caused their deaths after investigators sought relatives and examined the scene.
Four Bryan youths on a hunting trip found no game but helped four black occupants escape a wreck on the new highway 21 west of Bryan. The closed car rolled into a ditch after skidding and turning over twice. All four occupants suffered minor injuries. driver blamed steering gear, others cited possible holiday spirits.
Pupils at Woodville School under Mrs. P. A. Tardy enjoyed a Christmas tree this afternoon as a final holiday exercise. Each child received a gift from another student and from the teacher, and refreshments were served as the hour ended.
Washington December 26 The government may aid the nation’s railroads to meet 2 billion dollars of maturing securities in the coming year. RFC chairman Jesse Jones said banks will bear most of the burden and that some government assistance will be required, though little beyond a small part.
College Station Dec 22 Miss Maurine Hearn home demonstration agent of Bell county has been named specialist in home industries on the A and M College Extension Service staff. Miss Maudie Hall will transfer from Grimes to Harris county as assistant home demonstration agent.
Relatives from Bryan attend the Houston funeral of Mrs Lucille Batte Scott age 42 who died in Rochester Minnesota after surgery. She was born in Bryan and educated there later studied at the University of Texas. Survived by husband Floyd L Scott two sons Floyd Jr and Thomas R, mother Mrs A R Batte five sisters and a brother reside in Houston Bryan and New York.
Rural Brazos county schools were surveyed by C. M. Flwell and Mrs. W. E. Neeley to determine state aid needed for a full eight months of next year. State officials aim to run all rural white schools eight months if possible, with state aid where local funds fall short.
Advices from Lawrence Westbrook, Texas Relief Committee chairman, say direct relief for Brazos County ends due to failed bids on $2,750,000 in state relief bonds. Federal funds are gone until state bond sales resume. The county relief administrator and the county commissioners meet to reallocate CWA work amid reduced local relief allocations. Relief offices close for Christmas until Tuesday. payrolls and checks to workers proceed.
P. H. Koneeny learned by wire of the Pittsburgh death of his grandson, a baby boy born last Saturday to Jack Koneeny and wife. Interment will be in Pittsburgh today. The child’s mother, formerly Miss Inex Alvord, is the daughter of Charles Alvord, longtime extension service head and federal official. The Koneeny family has no other children.
Miami December 26. Endurance fliers Helen Richey and Frances Marsalis near seven day mark in attempt to beat the eight days four hour record. They did not disclose the exact nature of the problem hindering the flight.
Sheriff J H Reed and Chief K T Tillis announced on Tuesday that all persons maintaining or operating slot machines and other gambling devices will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Machines must be disposed of or charges filed and all devices will be confiscated by January 1. The spread of machines has led to losses as players chase big wins, attracting boys and young men into gambling habits.
Five couples received marriage licenses late last week from County Clerk Clyde Goen. The white couple is H. C. Wehring and Dorothy Ryan. the four black couples are Halsey Lights with Jessie Rouse, John Griffin with Dollie Wilson, Willie McDaniels with Ula Johnson, and Mark Turner with Maggie Nash.
Walter Cummings plans to retire as chairman of the Deposit Insurance Corporation in mid January, citing private affairs as the reason. The resignation comes as Washington reports the move in late December.
The home of Will Conrad of Kurten was destroyed by fire Sunday afternoon. The loss, partly insured, included all furnishings and family property. Fire suspected to be caused by a defective flue. family not home when discovered by a nearby resident.
John Henry Eagle of the CWA in Texas proposes establishing a municipal airport on the Jones tract now under lease. The layout shows three runways from 3 060 to 3 500 feet with gravel surfaces and dust control, plus a small hangar possible if costs stay low. Lighting is deferred until later, with potential support from the department of commerce or major airlines.
Miss Maudie Holt of Grimes county will be transferred to Harris County to serve as assistant county home demonstration agent. The move, announced by Miss Mildred Horton of Texas A&M Extension Service, is likely around January 1 and follows Harris County home demonstration agent Opal Robertson’s transfer. The appointment stems from a higher extension appropriation for Harris County.
A rehearing request has been filed with the court of criminal appeals by Lamar Bethea in the Wayne Davis murder case from Brazos County. The court granted permission to file but has not ruled. The action may affect the transfer of Davis to Huntsville.
Maty Bennett a Black school teacher told County Attorney Oak McKenzie she struck a person while driving near Benchley on Monday night. Witnesses collected her license tag and directed her to a Fan. Police found two cars crashed but no victim or trace of the injured individual.
The Texas Relief Commission will meet in Austin to decide actions on its relief program after the failure to sell the full amount of relief bonds offered last Thursday. They likely will apportion bond sale proceeds and discuss plans for additional bond sales.
Texas area stock shipments to inter state points and Fort Worth totaled 3933 cars in November 1933, up 4 percent from 3792 in 1932. Cattle rose to 2043 cars, calves declined to 1132, hogs increased to 201, and sheep grew to 557. For January–November 1933 shipments reached 49047 cars, up 10 percent from 44652 in 1932, with cattle 27853, calves 7596, hogs 6596, and sheep 7002.
An Associated Press report notes a major winter storm spreading from the west to the east with heavy snowfall in the east. New York City and surrounding areas report five inches of snow as forecasts call for continued cold and a potential cold wave tonight and tomorrow.
Madisonville announces Mrs. J. A. McKay of the city has been named postmaster succeeding G. C. Buckholtz who has held the role since the Harding administration. Mrs. McKay is married to Dr. J. A. McKay a leading local physician.
County cattle allotment announced by County Agent C. L. Benson sets 241 head for the College slaughtering plant this week. Tuesday figures list Burleson 41 dead and Brazos 10 and Walker 20. Wednesday Houston 63 and Grimes 20. Thursday Madison 32 and Leon 20. Friday Milam 80 and Robertson 15.
In official circles the Spanish cruiser Jaime I received orders to sail to Havana to protect Spanish interests if needed. The vessel is expected to depart shortly from Ferrol Spain on December 26.
Texas produced a bit over 40 percent of U S crude oil in 1982, with California and Oklahoma together contributing slightly more. The three states accounted for about 85 percent of U S production, driven by Texas growth from 1925 onward and the East Texas field, while no single year shows a surge toward a few large fields.
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