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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1932
Page
1
The column urges restraint on resolutions to improve odds of keeping them. It notes that too many goals harm self discipline and suggests choosing a few realistic changes to avoid quick breaking of promises.
Miss Laura Jenkins of Oklahoma City traveled to Bryan to attend the funeral of her uncle Reubin H. Grant who died early Monday at his Fountain plantation home in Brazos Valley. Services were held at 3 p.m. at the residence of cousins Mr. and Mrs. N. A. Stewart on South Parker Avenue. Jane remains home with a severe flu while Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Dodson and Bernice Blackwell returned to Bryan from Houston after a Christmas visit.
City workers using graders to level dirt streets after last week’s wet weather. Streets being graded and prepared, with graveling of additional dirt streets to resume next week.
Joe F Burlin aged 56 died at his daughter's home on West 25th Street Christmas afternoon after a week long illness with flu pneumonia. Survived by widow and eleven children including Robert in Oklahoma City Will in Kilgore Henry Milam Tom Frank and Annie May Burlin plus daughters Mrs Charles Higgs Mrs Joe Dawson and Mrs Carl Crabb. Funeral held Monday at 2 30 from the Dawson residence with Rev S Holloman officiating. Interment Red Hill Cemetery four miles west of Bryan. Bearers listed as A S Ware Henry Berger A D Doerge Y C Watson W K Henry and Lou Faqua.
Miss Nancy Lee Hollomon, daughter of Rev. and Mrs Roy Hollomon, born Christmas morning between 1 and 2 at a Bravos county hospital. She weighed 7 pounds 9 1 2 ounces. Mother and baby are reported doing well.
Moulton Ty Cobb former city editor of the Eagle and candidate for congressman to succeed John N Garner was in Bryan briefly on Christmas night returning to Mission after visiting parents in Cameron Cobb now publishes the Mission Enterprise and spent Christmas with family in Cameron before passing through Bryan on his way home
Athens Dec 27 Greek courts rejected the American petition for the extradition of Samuel Insull former Chicago utilities official. The hearing was short and the decision followed no further appeal.
In Athens on December 27 the extradition hearing for Samuel Insull concluded. The court adjourned to decide, and the president stated the defense pleadings appeared sufficient.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at 3 o clock at the residence of Mr and Mrs N A Stewart for Reubin H Grant age 71 a cousin of Mrs Stewart He died suddenly at his Fountain plantation Brazos Valley Monday morning from heart disease Officials from Bryan ruled death natural Grants brothers County Judge Green Grant of Caldwell and Dr Joe Grant of San Diego survive The narrative notes a prior orphaning and his life in Brazos Burleson counties.
Funeral services were held at McCulloch Dansby chapel for Dean Merwin Bilsing six years old son of Dr S W Bilsing of A and M College who died Friday afternoon of pneumonia. Rev Norman Ander ton led services with Presbyterian church quartet. His body was sent to Crestline Ohio for burial after a service in Bryan and at home. Burial plans include interment in the family burying ground. The boy is survived by his parents and a brother William Albert Bilsing.
Bryan fire department responded to an explosion of a small gas stove at the Will Higgs residence on College Avenue during the morning. Little damage occurred and the fire was extinguished before fire trucks arrived.
Wanete Guthrie, 15, of Fulton Kansas, won the 1932 National Canning Championship of the 4 H Club. Guthrie canned 3 004 pints of fruits meats and vegetables in six years of club projects. The nationwide contest involved more than 100 000 4 H girls.
Miss Jessie Dell Deason daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Deason died at the family home in Bryan on December 24 following inflammatory rheumatism. A lifelong member of the First Baptist Church she is mourned by parents four brothers and two sisters and many friends. The funeral was held Sunday morning at 2 00 from the First Baptist church with Pastor Dr. William Andrew presiding. Interment followed in Bryan City Cemetery with pallbearers drawn from the B Y P U in which she served faithfully.
Members of the Free Will Baptist Sunday School and church congregation staged a Christmas program titled A Tribute of Love directed by Mrs. Jess Hensarling. The pageant featured primary, intermediate and junior divisions with a manger centerpiece and gifts collected for benevolence agencies. Music by the intermediate choir included Christmas carols.
Otis DeHart, who escaped from Brazos county jail and was later recaptured, was sent to Huntsville on Thursday by Bud Russell to serve a five year sentence from Cherokee county for highway robbery. He had been jailed in Edge for robbery of a store and a blown safe while on furlough.
Two couples from Brazos county—J D DeHart with Ann Young and Elbert Griffin with Willie Mae Jackson—have filed notices of intent to marry with County Clerk Jess B McGee.
The Cole Hardware Co. in Bryan has been purchased by BE Yeager Hardware Co. The deal, arranged between receiver Carl Cole and EB Yeager, closes after a period of negotiations and a store closure since Thursday. Yeager plans a two week sale in the old Cole Hardware building, the town’s first hardware sale in history.
The Young People's League of the Methodist church sang Christmas carols at about 20 homes on Bryan's east side Thursday night led by Mrs. E. R. Bryant. Weather may delay a second outing tonight as plans target the west side.
Woodville school pupils enjoyed a Christmas tree distribution Friday at 2 30 p m. Mrs P A Tardy treated the students to presents while mint chewing gum and pencils were shared. Ten visitors attended the event and witnessed the exchange with Mrs Tardy receiving a tree with presents.
George A. Adams chairman of the Good Cheer drive calls for Christmas giving to reach a $3,000 minimum to sustain relief work in Bryan and Brazos County. He asks canvassing for full coverage and thanks the Bryan Daily Eagle and Chamber officials for cooperation. latest contributions include Stevenson Machine Works five dollars and several small gifts.
In Austin on December 27 economist Dr A B Cox notes US Department of Agriculture's December 8 forecast of 12 727 000 bales for the American crop, up 780 000 from November. Texas forecast raised to 4 445 000 bales, reflecting nearly 1 000 000 fewer bales than last year.
Funeral services for Mrs. Annie Powell Sikes wife of W D Sikes were held Saturday at 10 at her Benchley home with burial in Bryan city cemetery. She died Friday morning after flu pneumonia at 3 10. Survived by husband and three Benchley sisters. pallbearers listed. Reverend Early Arcenaux led services.
R. W. Bullard attended his nephew John Bullard's burial after pneumonia claimed his life in Houston. The body was shipped to Madisonville and funeral services were held at 2 p.m.
Mrs. Charlie Wymola aged 63 years 5 months 29 days died at her Tabor home Friday at 4 a m after a brief illness. A Brazos county resident for nearly five decades she is survived by her husband a son Charlie Wymola Jr and two daughters Mary Wymola and Mrs Frank Wymola. Body moved to St Josephs church for services Saturday at 10 a m with interment in Mount Calvary Bryan.
The Ford roadster owned by Winifred Carrell, stolen Tuesday night from Main Street in Bryan, was found Friday afternoon on Navasota’s Main Street by D. D. Jolly with Navasota police. The car was unoccupied and no suspects were located. The odometer showed about 300 miles driven.
The Texas Hardware and Implement Association gathers in Dallas from January 17 through 19 for idea exchange, merchandise study, and stock replenishment with the latest prices. Members value the group’s coat of arms symbolizing progress and reliability.
Funeral services for Mrs Mary Lerka of the Rosprim community were held Saturday at 2 p m at St Joseph s Catholic church. Father J B Gleissner officiated and interment followed at Smetana graveyard. Mrs Berka, long a Brazos county resident from Bohemia, is survived by husband John Berka, daughter Mrs Jacob Putz, and two sons John and Joe Berka.
A senior class sponsored Christmas program at Stephen F. Austin High School featured a choral club quartet and performances by Spanish Latin and French classes. The French two act play was directed by Miss Aquila Smith and Sam Crenshaw with Miss Louise Dyer reading The Night Before Christmas in French. Santa Claus distributed gifts and candy as Miss Loraine Smith performed, and classes were dismissed until January 2.
Dr. F A Buechel of the University of Texas Bureau of Business Research says Texas business conditions are shaped more by world price forces than local factors. He notes that in 1929, 55 percent of cotton, 35 percent of kerosene, and 31 percent of...
Rescue workers continued a days long search in the north wing of the Moweaqua mine after a gas explosion left 14 miners missing. Officials said recovery could take days while relief committees moved to aid bereaved families and seek donations.
During cold weather the Brazos County Red Cross distributed 2765 yards of new cotton material and produced 1323 garments. Sewing circles in Bryan and College Station aided, while national gifts supplied underwear and stockings. The chapter also delivered over 42000 pounds of flour to residents in need this winter.
James Mills Higgins died Thursday afternoon after a several weeks illness. Funeral services were held Friday at the family home with Rev. Gose officiating. Interment followed in Bryan City Cemetery under the direction of Mc Culloch Dansby. Family survivors include four sons L C Huntsville J A Higgins M A Higgins W E Higgins and daughters Mrs C Ellis Mrs W Q Ams terson.
Oliver Petty was held to the grand jury by Justice J. T. McGee on a charge of assault with intent to commit murder after allegedly stabbing Elbert Phillips, who is reported to be recovering.
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