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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1932
Page
4
A columnist reflects on Christmas customs and consumer excess, noting Santa’s shopping frenzy and the month ahead. The piece adds a humorous jab about bachelor life and gifts, closing with well wishes for the new year.
In New York more than 100000 students attend night schools and evening institutes across fifty programs. Adults mid career, young wives with day jobs, and even the elderly seek training from bookkeeping to Greek literature, often turning unemployment into opportunity amid urban drama and evolving theater life. The piece also notes notable figures in theater and mentions Gus Edwards and Belasco in separate vignettes, ending with a copyright notice.
The record recalls Louis Pasteur born December 27 1822 marking a milestone in science noted by historians.
The piece discusses agitation for a six hour day and five day week, citing the Interstate Commerce Commission estimate of a $570 billion annual cost to railroads and a drop in passenger and freight traffic since 1919 and 1920. It argues that wages must reflect hours and that reducing wages with longer hours harms business.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports a League of Nations proposal to invite the United States and Russia to help mediate Sino Japanese tensions in Manchuria. The piece argues the US should stay out, citing past unilateral burdens and limited gains, while noting Britain and France resist curbing Japan.
John H. Carpenter urged Secretary Hyde to back crop loans as Texas farmers face financing needs to operate another season. The piece argues small and large growers require affordable loans, warning against discrimination and stressing that farmers with hundreds of acres must access credit despite current profits.
Proponents fear President Hoover will veto Democratic legislation on beer and farm relief. Some argue Democrats could gain credit if such actions pass during a special session early in the new administration.
The piece argues for sweeping reorganization of federal bureaus to improve efficiency and reduce waste. It cites the Economy Act, executive orders, and the danger to morale and integrity if salaries and veteran benefits are not reined in. It urges Congress to back President Hoover in cutting a large veteran budget and limiting bureaucratic expansion.
San Angelo December 27 Leslie T Bare biology professor recalls childhood memories of reviving fish frozen in river ice. He says he has seen ice fish thawed in water and notes skaters often found fish frozen in shallow river areas.
Denver Dec 27 Two young residents Harold Crawford 19 and Mrs W D Cool 20 Pueblo were found stripped to their clothing death reported in the Starlite Cottage camp Aurora Monday afternoon caretaker D D Sampson discovered the bodies after knocking at the door and receiving no reply.
Recap of social events and notices from December 1907 in Bryan Texas. Includes dinners for Mr and Mrs Rudolph Myers, weddings at homes of the bride, teachers’ association meetings, travels of Y W Parker and J D Willis, visits from Henry James and Willie Boyett, a recovering patient from paralysis, marriage licenses issued, and William Jennings Bryan visiting Texas for holiday hunting.
The piece argues that persistent economy preaching by prominent figures across media has paralyzed business, raised unemployment, and reduced buying power. It warns against wage cuts and veteran benefit reductions while urging policies to boost demand, farm and factory markets, and overall economic growth.
In Dedham the annual frolic of the Society in Dedham for Apprehending Horse Thieves is recounted with humor about evolving times. The piece notes that modern “riders” are a joke and raises the idea that such societies could become future tools for policing, as watchful groups chasing hit and run drivers might aid authorities.
The piece envisions a future Dedham Society with observers auditing traffic, noting suspicious cars and catching license numbers. It imagines an annual festival where members joke about slow cars of the past and discuss a potential society for apprehending reckless aviators in an era of frequent human flight.
Contributions from Bryan’s colored community push the Good Cheer Fund total to 2060.47 dollars with Saturday gifts from M P Ncale Perry Bros Lilly Creamery Dr Hammond Dr Seatey Dr Carter Prof Hornsberry and others. Plans include a post season football game whose proceeds will aid the fund and the Colored Elementary P T A Gallilee Baptist Church Rev Wheaton and Miss Sedalia Wilson are listed among contributors.
A fragmented listing shows attendees and groups including Washington ad Scott Social Tie Lodge No. 567k, Universal Life Insurance Agency Club, Jethro Hatchett, Rev G Q Neal, Reuben Jackson, Canaan Community, Bel Miss N B Cummings, and Prof J M Warford with items like sweet potatoes and a sack of meal mentioned. Names such as Clifton Grear and Mrs L V Green appear alongside community references and local donations or exchanges.
Miss Helen McCain Nelson 25 daughter of Col. Claries J. Nelson commander the Third Infantry U. S. Army died Friday night after pneumonia illness. She and her parents recently moved from Gallages tion Texas to Bryan. Services will be held here Saturday. Col Nelson was stationed at Texas A. M. College during his four years of service.
Larry Washington, Negro, was brought to Corsicana by Constable Hor Reed and lodged in the county jail after being arrested in connection with the shooting of Gus Conatella a week ago. He will face a examining trial before Justice J. T. McGee within a few days.
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