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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1937
Page
1
The column recalls a frontier hero from Alamo fame and his era of congress, contrasting relief for Mississippi Valley distress with a belief in voluntary aid. David Crockett leads opposition, arguing government aid to individuals or communities is not its proper role, favoring neighborly cooperation instead.
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Zemanek of Benchley welcome a fine son at St Josephs hospital in Bryan. Mrs Levonia Hudspeth of Tabor underwent an operation at St Josephs hospital. noon condition favorable. Mr and Mrs F O King returned to Seminary Hill near Fort Worth after visiting Mrs Kings parents on College road. Mrs King known as Miss Lelia Faye Mathis.
Figures released by the Railway and Express Employees Association of Texas show from 1932 to 1936 Brazos county truck accidents involved 38 incidents with 7 deaths and 66 injuries. statewide 8 416 wrecks caused 2 195 deaths and 11 968 injuries. Victims include Walter Bolmanskie and W. Boloman.
The 20th annual Brazos County Red Cross meeting at City Hall elected an executive board for 1937 led by M. L. Cashion. Officers were reaffirmed with Cashion as chair and J. B. Gleissner as vice chair, with Mrs. Albert Buchanan secretary and Chas. F. Hillier treasurer. Committee chairs include Benson roll call Bry ant Searcy Reppert Mahler Adamson.
Preliminary steps to obtain a new high school for Bryan were set by the Board of School Trustees. Committees on location petition and preliminary arrangements were named after a Friday meeting following a Thursday session with the City Hall and Chamber groups. The aim is a first class senior high to meet ten years of growth, with applications for WPA or other grants and bond votes.
Funeral services for Thomas Franklin Higgs were held Friday at 4 p.m. conducted by the Earl Graham Post No 159 American Legion at McCulloch Dansby chapel. Higgs died Thursday at 3 55 p.m. at his sister’s home on South Bryan Avenue on his 46th birthday. He served in the U S Army Medical department 1918 1919 and was married to Alma Driver in Bryan in 1910 leaving widow and two sons Frank Higgs Jr Mesquite and Osborn Higgs Bryan. He is survived by two brothers and three sisters. Military honors were given at the grave in Bryan City Cemetery.
Lodia Maule of Cameron was arrested Saturday night by Deputy Sheriffs Henry Koontz and Offa Williams on a pistol carrying charge. He posted bond Sunday and was released.
Brazos County Health Board met at the courthouse to hear the resignation of county health nurse Edna Abbott Shelton effective March 1. Secretary D H Reid noted the board accepted the resignation with regret and appreciation for her service since May 1, 1930.
Dallas reports the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas monthly review shows 1936 activity in the eleventh district near its 1930 peak. Department store sales rose 19 percent from 1935 while wholesale distribution climbed 19 percent. builders issued permits 85 percent higher. petroleum output set a new high. Agricultural output fell due to drought but higher prices kept farm value up, with cotton slightly larger than 1935.
Mrs Christine Nemec age 85 1 14 died Friday at home in Riverside after a three week illness. Funeral services Sunday 9 30 at home and 10 at St Josephs Catholic Church conducted by Rt Rev J B Gleissnes with burial at Mount Calvary. Born December 15 1851 in Czechoslovakia she came to the United States and settled in Brazos county in 1903. Pallbearers listed: Frank Nemec Charlie Anton Joe Nemec Frank Hubecek Hugo Dobrovolny.
Births rise and deaths fall in Brazos County according to 1935 and 1936 vital statistics. In 1935 there were 488 births and 301 deaths. in 1936 births increased to 510 and deaths declined to 290, signaling population growth.
Funeral services were conducted Monday at Old Tryon church for Mrs. Fannie Ruth Holland 84 a longtime Brazos County resident. Burial followed in the family lot. She died January 31 after a week of illness. She came to Texas in 1866 with her family and was active in the Baptist church. Surviving are four sons and three daughters including Charles G C Thurmond Smith George D Holland and Mrs J C Capps and Mrs Ed Smith and Mrs W H Byars. Six grandsons served as pallbearers.
In Houston today five prospective jurors S E Eberstadt Frank Cantavespi Frank Sacola Will Gibbs and Harry Jenkins report for petit jury duty in the United States district court for the week.
Daniel C. DeMaret Sr. of Bryan died at his Hotel Brazos home after several weeks illness. The funeral will be Wednesday at 3 PM at MecCulloch Dansby funeral chapel with Rev. L A Wilson of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church officiating. Interment in Bryan City Cemetery. He was born in Navasota, married Sallie Hood Mooring, then Octavia Truett in 1920. Survived by sons Seth, Dan, Allan and daughters Mrs John Herrington and Mrs Lloyd Young. He worked in the A and M College of Texas fiscal department and was Bryan agent for Missouri Pacific railroad. member of Brazos Union Lodge No. 129 A F and A M.
Joe Chanowsky aged 24 died Sunday night in Los Angeles after moving from Bryan with his parents Abe and Mrs Chanowsky. No cause or funeral details released. He graduated from Stephen F. Austin High School and studied at Texas A&M University for two years.
Earl Graham Post 159 elected a new fair board for the 1987 Brazon County Fair. A committee including M M Erskine J C Goldsmith and Anton Krenek will travel to Dallas to negotiate concessions and attend the Fair Secretaries Association meeting on February 5 and 6. Directors include Os hworth W H Buchanan Ikine C L Gray J C Goldsmith W L Goodloe R B Jones Anton Krenek John M Lawrence Jr A B McSwain Henry coat Robert Schovassa and L A Sp. Dr Buchteian named president Anton Krenek vice president Henry Ross secretary and John M Lawrence Jr treasurer.
Texas soil and water conservation posted a record year with 3 978 244 acres terraced or contoured in 1936 led by M R Bentley Extension agricultural engineer. County agents supervised 16 324 farms covering 2 338 418 acres while independent groups added 1 639 826 acres. 4 H clubs in 68 counties trained terrace building on 22 849 acres and NYA labor contributed 71 110 acres across 33 counties.
Mrs. W. S. Howell Jr. told Bryan Lions about fourteen homes in nine countries and shared Swiss life. She described Switzerland as Europe’s nursery, its geography and people, noting two common Swiss profiles hotel managers and currency experts. She highlighted Swiss foods and cautioned visitors to moderate eating to avoid weight gain.
Ernest Johnson arrested after snatching a purse from Mrs. Dorothy Stephenson on College Avenue Saturday night. He led officers to a hidden cache where a half dollar a $10 bill and jewelry were found. The purse had been buried in a vacant lot near the Charles S. Myers home on South Bryan Avenue.
Bryan permits for January totaled 25 255 dollars despite bad weather conditions. If these permits are any indication they may set a new yearly record for building activity.
An audit by Rankin, Audit Company of Waco shows Guy Harris shortage in excess fees of 2991.90 and countywide overdrafts rising from 32621.55 to 82941.11 from 1935 to 1936. Precincts report varying road and bridge overdrafts, while treasurer, sheriff, county clerk and district court clerk accounts are in good shape.
Two men die in a highway collision near Bryan when a car driven by L B Ellis 43 of Bryan collides with a stalled truck on Highway 21. O D Dowling 40 of Dallas a Snow King Baking Powder salesman also perishes. Ellis funeral held at Sardis with Rev Breazeale presiding.
Brazos county Red Cross led by M. L. Cashion reports swift local donations for flood relief across eight states. The first $100 quota was met, then five times that, with contributors urged to keep giving as needs grow and a St. Louis office telegram thanks Brazos county for its generous response to suffering humanity.
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