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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1930
Page
3
The text argues for broader soil analysis in the county, noting some soils suit different crops and that results should be shared with cotton growers and others. It criticizes the Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce for promoting the area and calls for more precise information to entice inquiry and investment.
The Bryan public schools will host weekly talks by city ministers to white students. The program, nondenominational and free of controversy, aims to reinforce moral and physical training and provide a fresh perspective on right living.
The Music Study Club meets at the Woman's Club with Mrs. Jno W Black presiding. Three new members join as Saphronia Carrington Claribel Carrington and Alice Burtis welcomed. A paper on Mrs H H A Beach is read. Members perform piano solos and folk songs.
The article argues that broader farmer self-help is needed as the Farm Board's plan to stabilise wheat via cooperative purchases fails in Minneapolis and Chicago. It discusses a proposed government buy up wheat or cotton, warns of price fixing and political risk, and urges reduced crop acreage and diversification to cope with supply and demand laws. It cites Dr. W. Lonsdale of Kansas City rejecting a grain corporation presidency and cautions that government buying would only offer temporary relief and potentially harm markets.
A proposal by the East Texas Chamber of Commerce outlines a comprehensive survey of East Texas resources and development potential. Bryan and Brazos County chambers will participate to gather data for local civic and economic planning, with emphasis on agriculture and overall growth.
Texas legislation seeks to tax chain stores operating under one name or system with a yearly permit and royalties tax. Representative Polk Hornaday of Harlingen argues the measure could raise up to nearly one million dollars annually or reduce chain store numbers, citing monopolistic concerns and a policy to ensure taxes reflect benefits received.
Scouts in Bryan report, after investigation, that this is not the opportune time for the work and recommend dropping the matter for now. Lion W. FE Leverkuhn, rural committee chairman, says progress is being made toward organizing the club into eight groups per committee recommendations.
The Bryan and Brazos County schools in the Interscholastic League listed as eligible for all competitions. Roy Bedichek, director general, and C. M. Bethany furnished the roster including A. and M. Consolidated, its high school, Bowie elementary, Bryan high, Edge schools, Harvey, King’s Highway, Kurten, Millican, Prospects, Smetana, Steele’s Store, Steep Hollow, Tabor, and Travis grammar and high divisions.
Sheriff J H Reed announced his candidacy to succeed himself in Brazos County after urging from friends and citizens in Bryan and Brazos County. The native farmer and stockman highlights a crime record with few serious incidents and effective auto theft recovery. His administration earns praise for jail operations, aided by Mrs Reed and son Horace Reed.
Charles H. Alvord of the federal farm board urged reduced cotton plantings in the South to avoid a surplus and lower prices. He spoke in Houston with officials from the Chamber of Commerce and local banks about the 1950 crop and emphasized planting less cotton, more feed and food, and improving quality for better prices. He warned that excessive acreage could worsen surplus and hurt farmers, recalling 1926 and 1929 experiences and noting past South acreage and yields.
The publicity committee chair at Travis school announces a picture exhibition starting February 17 for the full week. Posters and catalogues accompany the prints to aid public notice and assist duty volunteers. Reproductions span old and modern masters from various nationalities with landscapes portraits figure groups and still lifes.
Kohler Lobello son of Mr and Mrs Sam Lobello formerly of Bryan is active as vice president of his class president of the Y club and president of the South Junior high Science club at South Junior high in Waco He also served on the Hi Y hospitality committee at the Older Boys conference in Waco.
Beechville nine miles north of Carthage forms a chamber of commerce to promote local business and civic projects. The move aims to coordinate efforts with nearby towns and attract merchants and residents.
Charles Stratton aged 20 a law student is accused of fatally striking Sam A Lawrence during an eviction at a Humansville Missouri roadhouse. Law enforcement reports say the incident occurred when Lawrence tried to eject Stratton from the premises.
County commissioners approve increasing the First National Bank of Bryan bond to 255000 dollars following the sale of 250000 dollars in road bonds. The move aligns depository security with a larger county balance.
The State Fish Game and Oyster Commission launched action against oil companies over pollution of streams in Chambers county. Reports say thousands of fish were killed by waste oil dumped into the waterways.
Mrs. Frank Barnes of the Harvey community plans to plant her third garden this season after hardships from extreme cold and heavy snow damaged her first two attempts. She was shopping with Bryan merchants on Tuesday preparing supplies.
Large Houston retail and wholesale Piano Co. stores several grand and upright pianos in storage in a nearby town. Will sell at a sacrifice on easy payments. Write to Co. C. Laidlaw, Huntsville, Texas, general delivery.
The Eagle lists candidates for county offices subject to July Democratic primaries. Tax Assessor nominees Raymond B. Jones and R R Dick Broach. Tax Collector Clyde F. Goen and J M Ferguson. County Clerk Jess B. McGee. County Treasurer Roy Montgomery. Sheriff J H Reed. Commissioners Precinct No 2 Emmett Holland and Precinct No 4 C A Buchanan.
Farm on Smetana road three miles west of Bryan with a new house and a deep well. See D. Mike for details.
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