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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1930
Page
3
City records show 3744 poll taxes paid so far this year with mail payments possible to raise toward 3800. Anticipated full poll tax totals will be issued early next week, while property tax totals remain due around February 20 after record checks and year comparisons.
J B R Ball travels to Austin on Sunday to announce his bid for state treasurer. He previously served 1920 1924 as state comptroller under Lon A Smith and ran in earlier treasurer primary. Ball held a strong lead in his home county and is the second announced candidate after Chat Lockett of Scurry County.
Nelleen Robertson marries A. O. Nicholson on February 1 1930 at the home of Dr. and Mrs. John Held in Waco. The bride, from Bryan, studied music in Baylor Belton and Bryan. the groom is A. O. Nicholson, Texas A and M graduate and assistant state bank examiner.
Phillip Trant is nursing a badly injured hand today after a work accident Friday afternoon. While removing a wall with other workmen a plank was ripped away and a hammer strike on the opposite side struck Trant’s hand, with several fingers believed broken.
Charles Lopez and Lena Cubero of Brazos county filed notice of intention to marry and application for a marriage license with County Clerk Jess B. McGee. Also listed are commodity loads for Tremont ad Company and Tremont and Company seeking 5,000 hogs and related feed items.
The Weekly Brazos Pilot 1881 edition highlights Bryan as a growing city on the Houston and Central Texas railway about 12 miles east of the Brazos River and 150 miles north of Galveston. It lists Millican as a secondary hub, notes cotton and farming wealth, fire and water facilities, school buildings, churches and lodges, and prominent county officials. It promotes land prices to attract settlers, outlines local industries including mills and factories, and contains extensive advertising.
Records show 3789 residents of Bryan and Brazos County paid poll taxes up to February 1, qualifying to vote in county and state elections this year. Compared with 3885 in 1928, officials deem the payments satisfactory given a poor cotton crop and recent road conditions. City payments reach about 91 percent of assessments, with late payments possibly lifting total to roughly 93 and a half percent.
Temperatures stayed near seasonal norms last week at Texas A and M College with a total rainfall of 1.85 inches. The week’s high reached 62 degrees on Sunday and the low dropped to 35 on Wednesday night. Cloudy Sunday rain and groundhog signs fed regional chatter about the tail end of winter.
C N Shepherdson head of the dairy department at A and M College is in Dallas for a conference of dairy markets and manufacturers. The meeting aims to outline and launch an educational program to raise butter consumption in Texas.
J A Rychlik reports from the Texas Farm Bureau Cotton Marketing Association meeting in Dallas January 29 30 31 that success of the Farm Board plan hinges on farmer cooperation. Reduction in cotton acreage and improved staple quality were stressed as steps toward greater profits, with local Farm Bureau units joining the Texas Cooperative Association under Farm Board supervision.
The Woman's Missionary Union of the First Baptist church held a full day session from 10 a m to 3 30 p m despite bad weather. Mrs Charles Myers presided with Mrs W E Winebery as secretary. Plans were made for the district association meeting at Bryan on Tuesday Feb 18 with Dr W R White as guest.
Berlin officials announce the Ministry of Food and Agriculture launched a milk balloon to promote drinking milk instead of beer. The craft rose during a national endurance flight, carrying a bottle of milk as its symbolic payload.
Bryan High School defeated Agvie freshmen 33 to 16 as veterans Merka Womble and Webb led a decisive fourth quarter surge. Merka scored 13, Womble added several long shots, while Webb anchored defense. Lang Taylor and Griffin added steady play for the Bronchos.
Miss Lola Jones daughter of Mr and Mrs John D Jones of Harvey marries E E Churchill of Houston on Jan 30 at the First Baptist church parsonage in Lake Charles Louisiana. The bride has led the jewelry department at W C Munns in Houston for three years. The groom a former California native presided over a Houston tire firm and they now reside in a new brick home on Morrow Street. They plan visits to Bryan relatives and receive warm congratulations.
Roy Montgomery announces candidacy for a third term as Brazos County treasurer. He cites improved record-keeping and careful financial management of the county. Montgomery, known in Bryan and Brazos county, worked in plantation store management and accounting before taking office.
C A Buchanan a well known live stock dealer and farmer of this city announces his candidacy for county commissioner from the 4th precinct. He served two terms from 1916 to 1920 and now seeks another term. Born near Bryan he has long been active in civic matters in Brazos county.
Dr. David Sample Killough 77 11 10 died Monday night at his son D T Killough's home in College Station after a short illness. Survived by son D T Killough of College Station and stepson Mex Killough of Chicago. Funeral Thursday 10 am at McCulloch Dansby with Rev. Jesse Thomson conducting. interment Bryan City Cemetery. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers listed.
Word reached friends today that Mrs. H. H. Seale, formerly of Bryan, is seriously ill with acute pneumonia at her daughter’s home in Waco. She recently had surgery in Fort Worth. Her husband, Hugh H. Seale, died of pneumonia in Fort Worth on January 21 and was buried January 22 at the Seale family cemetery near Benchley.
Mrs Mary Shelburn plans a five room bungalow adjoining her home on West 29th Street. Materials are on site and construction will start as soon as weather permits with modern conveniences featured.
X C Waldron and Lena Ward of Brazos County appeared in the Brazos County Clerk's office to file notice of intention to marry and an application for a marriage license.
Peter Ramos, longtime Tampa councilman who had been deaf for a decade, woke from a dream and suddenly heard voices and chimes. Doctors offered no explanation, while Ramos and his wife sought to understand the mysterious overnight improvement. Col. D. B. McKay and Dr. Rafael Ortega testified to the change.
The Methodist Missionary society met at the church with Mrs. J. N. Dulaney presiding. They entered the church grounds in the yard beauty contest and set April 10 to 12 for the Pure Food Show. Committees were named for location, publicity, patronage, bazaar items, booth management, space allotment, dinners, candy booths, entertainment, and out-of-town contributions. Read Kagie want ads.
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