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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1931
Page
1
The People Column notes rising enthusiasm for flower and vegetable gardens in Bryan. Residents plan more extensive plantings to beautify the city ahead of the June visit by the state firemen's association, expected to be the largest gathering here.
Mr and Mrs Erwin Simpson and Leona Simpson moved today to a new apartment with Mrs Theodore Krenek on South Bryan Avenue. H G Umland hosted Archie Umland Marcelo of Calvert and Nedia McNulty of Rogers this week. W L Goodlow and son from Brenham visited Mrs R S Taylor and family. Mrs John Crutchfield of Nava** motored to Bryan to see Mrs Florence Birdwell who is improving. Mrs Watt McNeeley and Leona of Austin left after a pleasant visit with the McNeeley family.
Washington February 18 Secretary of the Treasury Mellon today declined to take a position on the emergency embargo bill for wheat feed and butter.
The Woman's Study Club of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church will hold its first Lenten meeting on Thursday at the home of Mrs. E. C. Carlyle. The six week topic is India on the March. Meetings will be held each Thursday during Lent and all Bryan women are invited to join.
Washington February 1 Senator McKellar Democrat to duty introduced a resolution authorizing a senate investigation of Farm Board cotton activity detailing concerns over policy and implementation in the cotton sector.
The Senate Finance committee approved the veterans loan bill without changes despite President Hoover opposing it. A letter from the president warned the measure would nullify veteran benefits and harm the country. Senate leaders planned to take up the bill tomorrow.
Drainage and flood control topics filled the Dallas session of the National Drainage and Flood Control Congress with B F Williams presiding as vice president. Brazos Reclamation leaders Tillotson and Mimms addressed streams and harbor development while Munson of Texas A&M contributed on hydraulic engineering.
Members of the Extension Service Club will meet in the Physics lecture room at A and M College on Thursday at 3 o clock for an illustrated talk on Korea by Mrs R R Reppert who spent several years in that country. Afterward they will adjourn to Mrs H H Williamson's home on College Road for a social hour and refreshments.
H L Durham superintendent of Bryan public schools spoke before the Wesley Brotherhood of First Methodist on Tuesday about the church’s mission. He said national enterprises and social institutions grew from the church and its influence should extend to education social laws and public undertakings including Y M C A s Boy Scouts and hospitals.
A. L. Baker former vice president of the defunct National Bank of Fort Worth surrendered at Leavenworth Federal Prison to begin a ten year sentence for misapplication of funds and false entry. He carried his commitment papers.
Construction begins at the Washington Avenue East 26th street corner site owned by Dr W H Lawrence. The ground floor will house Dr Lawrence and Dr York dental offices, with Lawrence occupying the upper floor as residence. A court will surround seven rent cottages of which three are under construction, four more to follow as demand warrants.
Washington February 18 1924 John W Davis Democratic presidential candidate in 1924 was chosen to represent the Senate in a court test of the right to office of Chairman Smith of the Power Commission.
Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday for Bryan and vicinity and East Texas. Northeast Texas will be partly cloudy and warmer tonight and Thursday. West Texas will be fair tonight and Thursday.
The house today received from the appropriations committee the second deficiency bill carrying 58,108,000 for departmental needs and 69,940,000 for public buildings. This is the last money bill of the session.
Scandinavia was the program topic this afternoon at the Bryan Woman's Club led by Mrs. R. O. Allen. Group No 1 joined in the discussion of Land of the Ski with papers by Mrs. R. H. Seale on Literary Giants and Mrs. Ida W. Kernodle on Home Life in Holland.
Seven peasants were buried alive in a snow avalanche in the Eastern Turkish mountains near Malatia. Rescuers found the bodies and others are feared lost in the blizzard.
A telegram from Mrs. J M Dawson of Waco canceled her Wednesday 5 PM speaking engagement in Bryan due to conflicting dates. The cancellation was received early this morning and she will not attend at this time.
Members of the Bryan Reading Club gathered Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Mit Dansby's home for their annual George Washington's birthday luncheon.
ST. LOUIS, Feb. 18. Ben B. Johnson former president of the American Baseball League took a sudden turn for the worse last night at a hospital here. His condition was considered serious today.
Senate conferees and a majority of House managers sign a compromise for operating the government's 150 million dollar Muscle Shoals power and nitrate plants. The agreement provides government operation of the power plant, possible leasing of the nitrate plants for fertilizer, and government construction of transmission lines from Wilson Dam.
Bryan merchants plan the first Trades Day of 1931 with about 60 mercantile houses offering promotions. The event, approved by the Chamber of Commerce Trade Extension Committee, features a gold coin shower totaling 50 dollars to be distributed at 3 p.m. in front of the Carnegie Library.
Austin February report shows the state criminal jurisprudence committee approving a bill to set a five year penalty added to the death sentence for kidnapping extortion and ransom.
The cotton market showed notable improvement today with futures closing about 20 points higher. Local spot quotes ranged from 10 to 10.5 cents.
Bryan Lions prepare to travel to Cameron Thursday night for Ladies Night with a local roarers program. Fred Hale said the group is ready to perform the show and expects many Lions with their ladies to attend. The club voted $25 for the Bryan Community band directed by Henry S. Locke.
The annual American Legion Auxiliary benefit dinner will be served at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Thursday from 11 50 to 2 o clock.
Sam Kenney and Lucile Lewis both of Brazos County filed notice of intention to marry with County Clerk Jess B. McGee on Tuesday.
A symposium before the American Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers showed United States oil production notably curtailed in 1930, with Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Kansas exceptions. Kansas produced nearly 43,000,000 barrels, approaching its 1918 record.
The local American Legion Auxiliary will host a February 3:30 p m gathering at the La Salle Hotel featuring a patriotic program by Girl Scouts of Travis school under Miss Katherine Maxson. Mrs J E Stanford urges all members to attend and join in discussions, with a special message from state president Mrs F H Carpenter.
The Texas A M College agricultural education department partners with Bryan High School vocational agriculture to offer a part time class for out of school farm boys. An organizational meeting is set for Thursday at 7 30 pm in the high school agricultural room. Eligible boys may attend and benefit from learning while earning.
Tomato plants are moved from hot beds at Russell Raney home Delwood Park while J B Priddy of the Truck Growers Association urges growers to collect plants though advance fees are unpaid. J D McEnery of Newton Wallace Co warns of possible bean freezing risks for upcoming work.
The Semaial campaign for memberships to the Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce continues Thursday morning with the aim of raising 12000 dollars from Bryan College Station. Officials report careful planning by the organization and the Dance and Membership committee led by George A Adams. Continued on page 5.
In Tokyo a naval officer and petty officer were killed when their aircraft went into flames. The crash occurred over Fujieda during a routine flight, with both the ship and burning plane reported.
A nighttime blaze struck Mathis causing about 15608 dollars in property damage. The Corpus Christi area report notes the fire destroyed a structure, with authorities confirming the loss figures.
Forms for the scholastic census of the rural schools of Bra zos county have been received by County Superintendent D. J. Mc Donald. Rural trustees are urged to obtain these forms early so the census may be taken during the period set aside for this.
The editor receives a reader letter criticizing drought relief loans of 20 million for farmers in the drought area. The writer argues loans on security fail to feed hungry families and blames delays by towns and aid programs, urging faster action and continued relief until a new crop.
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