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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1931

Page

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Inactive Quarantined Area Tick Eradication Ordered

The Live Stock Sanitary Commission of Texas designates Brazos Grimes Houston Madison Montgomery San Jacinto and Walker counties as part of the Inactive Quarantined Area to assign tick eradication duties. The commission notes exposure to tick Margarepus Annulatus and acts under the 41st Legislature Chapter 53 to carry out enforcement.

Brazos Grimes Houston Madison Montgomery San Jacinto Walker Live Stock Sanitary Commission of Texas Live Stock Sanitary Commission

Bryan Family Holiday Travels Network

After Christmas in Bryan with Mrs Crocker s relatives the Crockers headed home to San Angelo. Mrs Allen Myers Jr and her baby arrived in Bryan for a visit with her parents on South College avenue. Mrs Myers and the baby came from Yazoo City to spend the holidays with relatives before Mr Myers returned to Birmingham.

Bryan Mrs. Crocker P. H. Hensarling Charley Crocker San Angelo Allen Myers, Jr Baby Birmingham Ala Jas. H. Webb South College Avenue

Federal aid urged as relief funds run short

Edward F. McGrady of the American Federation of Labor told a senate committee that the government must aid the unemployed. He warned many states cities and districts cannot meet relief demands.

Washington Edward F. McGrady American Federation of Labor Senate

Legion Post 159 and Auxiliary Host Year End Party

Earl Graham Post 159 American Legion and Ladies Auxiliary plan a year end gathering at the Legion Home Thursday night at o o clock. The highlight is a box supper with dancing and amusements as members see the old year out and the new year in. Auxiliary members are asked to bring a box for the supper.

Earl Graham Post No American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Legion Home Auxiliary

Seek federal control interstate pipelines proposed by Panhandle gas owners

Gas royalty owners in the Texas Panhandle urge President Hoover to extend federal control to interstate gas pipelines. They argue pipeline operators have shown disregard for Panhandle citizens and say it is in national interest to place gas pipelines under the same supervision as power lines.

Amarillo Texas Panhandle Hoover the Panhandle

Sterling Intimates He Will Seek Re-election

A postal clerk was killed and three others wounded when a bomb in a package exploded at a Easton Pennsylvania post office. Edward Wekheiser died. John House lost both arms and an eye. two other clerks injured. Police suspect two foreign looking youths mailed several packages to different recipients in the lobby. Work halted as investigators probe the incident.

Sterling

Babe Christened At St. Andrew's Tuesday Evening

John Caldwell Fletcher infant son of Rev. and Mrs. Robert C. Fletcher of Birmingham Alabama was christened at St. Andrews church Tuesday at 5 p.m. Rev. W W Daup officiated with invited Bryan and College Station friends present. Godmother Mrs Margaret Fleming of Pasadena California. Godfathers V K Lawrence and Rev W W Caap. Grandmother Mrs John M Caldwell stood in for godmother. Rev and Mrs Fletcher and their son left Bryan today for Birmingham.

St. Andrew's Church John, Caldwell Fletcher Robert C. Fletcher Birmingham Ala W. W. Daup Bryan and College Station Margaret Fleming Pasadena California John Caldwell Fletcher John M. Caldwell V. K. Lawrence W. W. Caap George A. Long T.K. Lawrence R. C. Fletcher Bryan

Texas College of Arts and Industries Laboratory Equipment Gift

Enriched lab equipment valued at several thousand dollars has been donated to the School of Engineering at Kingsville by local individuals and industry groups, boosting the Texas College of Arts and Industries facilities.

Kingsville School of Engineering Texas College of Arts and Industries

Aged Houstonian and Civil War Veteran Dies at 58

Captain J Sumner Welch 58 a Union Civil War veteran and chief timber inspector for the Shipping Board in World War I died at his Houston home after twenty years in the city He served in the army quartermasters department and other posts 23 years he is survived by his widow a son a daughter and two sisters.

Houston J. Sumner Welch Union Shipping Board Quartermaster’s Department Army

Baylor College Campaign to Launch in Cameron Meeting

Cameron hosts the first district meeting of the Baylor College campaign for 750000 dollars with 150000 to be raised this year. On January 4 Baptists from District 15 associations gather at First Baptist Church Cameron with Rev. John L. Wharton of Bryan as the first speaker.

Baylor College Cameron Bryan Baptists Belton C. V. Edwards Baptists The Baptist Organization First Baptist Church John L. Wharton Bryan

Oil Drilling Near Capitol Forbidden by Executive Order

Oklahoma City December 30. Gov Warren HoMurray issued an executive order barring oil drilling within a mile of the Capitol. The National Guard may enforce the order if needed. John Dickson, an oil operator, had sued to compel a permit to drill within five blocks of the Capitol. The city struggles to keep wells outside the center amid many outskirt wells.

Oklahoma City

San Angelo Fat Stock Show Sees 150 Boys Enter

More than 150 boys have entered 146 calves 281 lambs 117 pigs 27 breeding sheep and three goats for the San Angelo Fat Stock Show set for February 29 to March 2. Top animals will also be entered in Fort Worth Fat Stock Show soon after.

San Angelo Fort Worth

Lions of Bryan Hold Last Meet Of Year

The Bryan Lions Club met to review 1981 and plan 1982 projects. It was decided to hold a full attendance meeting on Jan 5 to allow all members to propose service ideas for Bryan and Brazos County.

Lions of Bryan Hild Bryan Lions Club Bryan Brazos County R. V. Armstrong Milton Dansby H. O. Ferguson F. D. Fuller R. C. Franks W. S. Howell R. Henry Harrison, Jr A. D. Jackson R. A. McDaniel J. Maniloff Charles 5. Myers Sankey Park Morris Schulman J. Coulter Smith C. C. Todd Dr. ©. N. Wyatt R. G. Williams M. B. Adams

Weather Summary for Bryan and Adjacent Regions

Special weather report from New Orleans on December 30 states generally fair and colder tonight for Bryan and vicinity. Thursday remains fair and colder with frost possible in the southwest tonight across East Texas and in the southeast tonight in West Texas.

The Eagle New Orleans Bryan East Texas West Texas

Heart wound not fatal for 10 year old in Ohio

Doctors expect Harry Be sharre to recover after an operation to remove a bullet that traveled from the chest to the groin after he was shot by a playmate Saturday in Youngstown Ohio. The bullet had been pushed into an artery, but the patient survived.

Youngstown Ohio Harry Besharre

Granbury Man Held After Fort Worth Woman Shooting

Granbury, Dec 30. Pat McInroe 32 held without bond for assault to murder. His ex wife gravely wounded after rifle shot at her home. Sheriff E A Lambert said McInroe was captured by the woman’s brother Boyd Nanny.

Granbury Pat McInroe Fort Worth E. A. Lambert McInroe Boyd

Clothing Store Burglary Net $250 In Loot

Burglars broke the front door glass of L. D. Palermo clothing shop and stole about $250 worth of men and women’s clothing. Main loot included men's suits shirts and women's hose. No suspects identified in the report.

L. D. Palermo

Homeseeker Rate Extension Aids Valley Travel

Brownsville reports rail changes extend homeseeker rates until April 29 after a successful two month trial. The new rule lowers group size for the rate from fifteen to five, boosting tourist travel to the valley and aiding small land companies in operating.

Brownsville

Investigation Ordered Into Mexican Official Salazar

The foreign ministry in Mexico City ordered an inquiry into charges by residents of Piedras Negras and Eagle Pass against Francisco Salazar, the Eagle Pass consul. They protested his stance on the fatal shooting of two Mexicans by an American border patrol during a recent gunfight.

Mexico City Foreign Ministry Piedras Negras Eagle Pass Francisco Salazar

Year Book Out for Brazos County Women’s Clubs

The Brazos county Women’s Home Demonstration Clubs announce year books outlining 1932 plans. Miss Blanche Brown will take over as agent January 1. Programs cover garden work 4 H pantry demonstrations orchard planting home industries and civic/recreational activities with monthly reports and fair exhibits.

Brazos County Blanche Brown Lucy Givens Brazos County Club

Shiloh Quartet Performs at Bryan Rotary Club Meeting

The Shiloh Baptist Church male quartet presented spirituals at the Bryan Rotary Club today. Singers James Johnson Frank Osborne Jesse Murphy and Henry Taylor earned applause while Oak McKenzie introduced them. President A M Waldrop presided and Miss Jane Reynolds played piano.

Geo. A. Adams C. L. Benson J. W. Black T. H. Black P. Black C. 8. Peckwith Wilson Bradley E.R. Canady W. B. Cline J. 5. Caldwell W. J. Coulter W. F. Davin K. J. Dunn Ti. B. Earthman F. Hillier Tyler Haswell Kay Hassell BE. P. Humbert W. H. Lawrence Hugh Looney W. I. McCulloch W. R. McCullough Oak McKenzie P. J. Palasota D. H. Reid FE. B. Reynolds H. T. Sehovassa J. &. Stanford C. Todd Hf. H. Williamson D. L

Cotton and Grain Market Holds Steady Amid Small Shifts

The cotton market showed little movement with futures down 2 to 3 points. Local spot prices remained unchanged at 6 to 6.5 cents per pound on a middling basis.

Sheppard Quits Committee for Prohi Hearings

Senator Morris Sheppard of Texas resigns from the panel to hold dry law hearings. Senator Ashurst of Arizona had already quit, and both deem the hearings a waste of time.

Sheppard Washington Morris Sheppard Texas Sen Ashurst Arizona

Roosevelt Held Stop to Third Party

Washington December 30 Senator Dill urged Democrats to nominate Franklin Roosevelt to curb a Republican Independent third party threat. Senator Wheeler warned a third party was inevitable without a Progressive Democrat candidate. Senator Norris of Nebraska, eyed to lead a possible third party, favors Roosevelt.

Washington Dill Pace Franklin Roosevelt Wheeler Montana Norris Nebraska Roosevelt

New Year Watch Parties Form Across Bryan and College Station

Dozens of gatherings form for New Year’s Eve to welcome 1932 with bells, crackers, and songs. Bryan and College Station youths plan meetings on campus and in town at midnight Thursday to say goodbye and hello.

Bryan College A. and M. College

Mexican Repatriation Figures At Laredo In 1051

Immigration Chief Gomez reports that about 60 000 Mexican nationals are to repatriate via Laredo this year with 30 000 crossing in the last six months. From January 1 to December 15 a total of 44 649 crossed, and since December 15 the daily average has been 165.

Laredo Mexico Gomez Nuevo Laredo

Pulse of Texas Business Shows Growth Despite Gaps

The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas reports that the Eleventh District’s business pulse is strengthening though not yet at last year’s pace. Wholesale purchases ease but sustained consumer demand drives retailer restocking. November commercial failures rise from a year ago but fall from October.

Texas Federal Reserve Bank Dallas Eleventh Federal Reserve District Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

Sterling hints at second term during talks with reporters

Gov. Sterling avoided a direct yes or no on seeking reelection. Reporters inferred from his Christmas message about visiting parts of the state and meeting people that he may announce a run next year, to which he indicated the interpretation could be correct.

Austin Kh. S. Sterling Sterling

Britain aims reparations conference at Lausanne

London reports the government wired natives in ten countries urging an international reparations conference to meet at Lausanne on January 20. Britain will name a delegate soon, and the agreement is expected to be tentative without America. The conference may last some time with nations negotiating with the United States afterward.

London Dee Lausanne Great Britain America

Chinese Retreat From Manchuria Heads Toward Great Wall

The Chinese forces pull back from Chinchow toward the Great Wall as Marshal Chang Hsueh Liang orders evacuation. Two Japanese columns advance toward Kowpangtze and Chin chow with one Tahushan captured today, leaving Manchuria without organized Chinese troops.

Associated Press Chinchow Great Wall Chang Hsueh Liang Kowpangtze Chins Chow Tahushan Maneschuria

Anti Cleric Law Becomes Effective in Mexico Today

Mexico City reports a law restricting priests to one per 50,000 inhabitants took effect today after Diario Official publication and presidential approval by Ortiz Rubio.

Mexico Mexico City Diario Ortiz Rubio

Will Rogers Laughs At Xmas Handkerchief In China Visit

Will Rogers writes from Shanghai to The Eagle noting a Christmas handkerchief gift and recounting failed interview attempts with three high government officials. He comments on misgovernment in China and foreign influence, concluding with a wry observation on the nation.

The Eagle Shanghai China Manchuria Rogers

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the People’s Column Legion Babe St. Andrew's T.c. A. I. Lab Panker Robert M. Allan American State Bank of Detroit Capitol Murray Granburyian Mex Tientsin Finnc Tokyo Just Off Press BY Nell Bentley Shiloh Quartet Rotary Club Britain Will Rogers
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