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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1933
Page
1
The column defines terms for discussing the dairy industry as a profession. It contrasts general business with the idea of professionalism oriented to a high social purpose and public service, signaling further discussion on page 6.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist church held its regular monthly meeting at the church with large attendance and active participation. President Mrs W E Wimberley welcomed attendees and chaired a two hour business session followed by a noon luncheon for about fifty women. Circle No 3 led the 1 to 3 pm program on Missions in the Southland with devotional by Miss Nannie Berryman and talks from several members.
The Creath Brazos Sunday School association gathering for Baptist Sunday Schools in Brazos Grimes Waller and Madison counties will convene Sunday afternoon at 5 30 at College Avenue Baptist Church Bryan J L Reese superintendent of both the local church and the association leads arrangements and says a strong program is being prepared A speaker from state headquarters is anticipated The public is invited.
William Scott who runs the Blue Front cafe on North Main street was severely beaten and cut Saturday night in a fight with Joe Williams and Joe Sandles. Both suspects were arrested and later released on bail. No charges yet. police cautious about motive until Scott's condition improves.
The Agricultural committee led by D L Weddington plans two community gardens one for whites and one for unemployed Negroes aided by relief groups in Bryan and Brazos County. Prof Daniel Russell of College to assist with details. The drive includes an intensive membership campaign and plans to support the American Legion Fair and Live at Home program. A district meeting on February 15 will discuss the proposed sales tax and other issues. D W Williams elected to finish the term as secretary after J E Stanford resigns as director.
Last week Bryan experienced temperatures from a high of 72 to a low of 33 degrees. Rainfall totaled 0.15 inches, with 0.02 inches on Tuesday and 0.13 inches on Saturday.
At a congregational meeting after the morning service at First Presbyterian Church, W. O. Hearne was added to the board of deacons and H. C. Goodson was made one of the elders.
President Hoover’s Research Committee on Social Trends reports that taxation unrest in America stems largely from costs incurred during the World War and from automobile ownership. The study, titled Trends in Taxation and Public Finance, was prepared by Dr. Clarence Heer of the University of North Carolina after extensive research.
The Steele's Store Woman's Home Demonstration club will plan their farm food supply at the next regular meeting led by home demonstration agent Miss Blanche Brown. The session takes place at Mrs. J. M. Perrone's home on February 14 at 2 p.m. Visitors are welcome.
The Association of Former Students of A and M College plans a spring gathering at College Station on April 15 and 16 with large crowds expected. The 1908 and 1913 classes will mark anniversaries, committees will be named by A K Short, and reports to be delivered at the Y M C A chapel.
The Woodville school and nearby children totaling 40 were vaccinated for diphtheria on Friday afternoon. Mrs P A Tardy led the school, providing vaccine, with Mrs Edna Abbott Shelton and Dr R M Searcy conducting vaccinations. About 20 visitors brought children for vaccination. punch and cake were served by Mrs Tardy.
Samuel Heath of Calvert reports the Brazos county district has paid 69 percent of Crop Production Loans with expectations to reach about 98 percent soon. Across the region Madison 100 percent Grimes 97 Leon 87 Brazos 69 Robertson 90 percent. Heath praises bankers press Chambers of Commerce and Extension staff for strong farmer cooperation in 1932 33 credit efforts and notes county committees will be formed this week to guide loan activities.
The Bryan Pastors Association met Monday at the Presbyterian church with Dr L B Elrod president in charge. After the meeting the group dined at the New York Cafe as guests of Dr Elrod. Those present included Dr W H Andrew Rev J J Blackwelder Dr T G Watts Rev L A Wilson and Dr Elrod.
Bry an residents recalled an old saying after a Monday night rain storm with lightning. Government thermometers showed noon temperature at 24 degrees, down 43 degrees in 24 hours. Forecasters warned 16 to 20 degrees tonight and stockmen were advised. Rainfall measured .72 inches.
Tax collections through Wednesday morning closely matched the same period in 1931. In 1932 receipts were 74.6 percent of taxes due, while 1933 figures show 68.3 percent of 1932 taxes. About $13,000 is not due until May 1 under the split payment plan or unpaid due laws. Total money collected runs roughly 20 percent below last year due to a 20 percent cut in property renditions by the Board of Equalization.
Luther Taylor, 65, a former Bryan resident, died at his Houston home Thursday. Friends learned of his death with regret. Funeral services were held in Houston on Friday.
Manager Sullivan of Foster's Food Market announces B. H. Meyers former Foster market in Navasasota has assumed control of the Bryan meat department. Meyers brings retail meat experience and the shop will continue offering high class home killed and packing house meats.
Josephine Wilson, an elderly Black woman, died Sunday night after being struck by a car driven by Charles Carroll. Carroll called a doctor. she was taken to a local hospital. County Attorney Oak McKenzie said no charges but the case will go to the grand jury for investigation. The accident on Highway 6, north city, was deemed unavoidable.
Brazos County adopts Junior Red Cross through county superintendent Mrs. W E Neeley with 12,000,000 members in 52 countries. The program adds no new course but uses existing classes with a new correspondence leader. Local leaders include Mrs. Neeley, Mrs. Barron, and Mrs. Steele, with C R Neal and L R Nash directing in negro schools. Participating schools include Stephen F Austin, Bowie and Travis Elementary, Consolidated College Station, and several others plus negro schools Bryan Stone City and Salem.
Frank McGee received word Saturday of the death of Mrs. H. F. Payne mother of Mrs. McGee in Kenedy at 10 o clock after a long illness Mrs McGee was with her mother at the time and Mr McGee and daughter Frances will travel to Kenedy early Sunday
Leon and Robertson counties send a delegation to the state highway commission this week urging maintenance of the old San Antonio Trail from Normangee to across the Navasota River in Leon and Robertson counties. The project benefits Bryan and Brazos county residents who have supported improvements and upkeep of sections in this region.
Associated Press reports temperatures near zero across most of North Texas with a winter storm sweeping southeast from the Panhandle. Pampa registered ten degrees below zero, Amarillo eight below, and other Panhandle areas similarly frigid. Houston weather officials issued a storm warning for the Texas coast as a cold wave looms.
A number of Brazos County Reserve Officers' Association members plan to attend a lecture by Hamilton Fish of New York on The National Defense and Its Aspects. The talk will be at the City Auditorium in Houston under the Houston Open Forum.
A car owned by Tom Hudson at 17th and Randolph streets burned beyond salvage after a backing maneuver. Earlier, Mrs. W. F. Wright’s country home on Fin Feather road was totally destroyed by fire at about 11 pm with no one home. origin undetermined and insurance partially covers Wright’s loss, a prior similar fire occurred two years ago at the same site.
C Ed Williamson of Waco aged 45 special agent for Missouri Pacific railroad died at the La Salle Hotel Tuesday morning at 4 30 after only a few hours illness He had been in Bryan on business since last Saturday He worked at the I and G N depot Monday night and after reporting illness to a doctor at 1 Tuesday morning the death was attributed to heart disease His wife Mrs Williamson arrived from Waco and funeral services will be held in Waco Wednesday afternoon Fuller Williamson of Houston a brother arrived to arrange and accompany the remains to Waco for interment
Rusk stock farmer Tom Penn believes he owns a sow that has produced 24 litters. The sow’s first litter of eight was the smallest, while the largest held 14 piglets with 18 raised. Across a stretch there were six consecutive litters of 13. The sow, weighing 300 pounds, is half Poland China and half Duroc.
Hiram Downard, once a boyhood sharpshooter, showed uncanny skill at his Lawrence Wholesale Grocery Co desk Thursday afternoon. He used a rubber band and a bent pin as a makeshift gun to shoot a mouse dead, with witnesses Joe Scanlon and Charles Watson confirming the feat.
Vine Kapchinskie a Brazos county resident for 60 years died at 7 am at his daughter's home in Grimes county after a two year illness. He was 81. Funeral services will be at St Joseph's Catholic church Friday at 10 30 am with Rt Rev J B Gleissner officiating. Interment in Mt Calvary cemetery. Survived by children W E Kapchinskie West Antone Kapchinskie Anderson E K M F and Felix Kapchinskie Bryan Mesdames Mary Wrobleski Anderson Helen Swadleski Houston Maggie Syzdek Bremond and Victoria Syzdek Beaumont.
The Smetana Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. H. P. Franklin’s home to plan the farm home food supply for the year. Miss Blanche Brown assisted county agent planning the budget and Mrs. C. E. Page was elected pantry demonstrator. Visitors included Mrs. Burt, Mrs. Virdine and Mrs. Wilson among attendees.
Co. F. Snapp, father of N. 4. Snapp of Bryan, died at 5 10 a m today at Batesville Ark, word received by Mrs. Snapp Monday morning. Mr. Snapp had been called to his father’s bedside several days ago, and was with him at the time of his death. His mother also is very ill.
Dr W H Oliver longtime Bryan physician surgeon died Tuesday at Bryan hospital after lunch while resting at home He retired for short nap and died of heart failure Funeral services set for 1 30 p m Wednesday at the Oliver home with interment to follow Rev L A Wilson of St Andrew's Episcopal church to officiate He came to Bryan in 1896 married Kate Parker and leaves two children Jane and W H Oliver Jr plus three sons in law and siblings surviving him He founded Bryan Hospital in 1913 and modernized it He held local state and national medical society memberships.
A "Mystic Shrine" segment titled Brethren System of the Mystic Shrine will be shown with the Sue Haswell Memorial production of Wedding, sponsored by the American Legion, staged Thursday and Friday night. The 125 Bryan residents cast includes M. M. Erskine as Jones and Lois Burtis as Sadie, with readings of spiritual songs like Lone Some Road Hallelujah Hear Dem Bells and Sing You Singers.
County agents met Wednesday in the office of County Agent C. L. Benson to discuss new farming fields and efficiency gains. F. R. Brison of Texas A and M College spoke on home orchards gardens and truck crops focusing on dependable nut and fruit varieties and spray timing. Many counties expect 50 to 100 acres of tomatoes to be planted though plans with buyers are not yet set. Surpluses from trucks and gardens were noted as marketable options.
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