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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1931
Page
4
Chamber of Commerce starts annual membership drive
A corps of Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce members begins the yearly campaign to raise a $12 000 budget increase for Bryan and College areas. Canvassing plans, fair assessments, and broad goals aim to expand farm program cooperation, educational support, health, and all weather highway development benefiting residents and the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corps of Solicitors
Bryan and Brazos County
Bryan
College
Chamber of Commerce
Bryan Trade
Bryan Business Section
Bryan and College
Texas . & M. College
Drivers' License Debate: Examinations Add No Real Benefit
The argument for drivers' license exams gains nothing from data on states with and without license laws. Ten states with strong licensing show a 1.5 percent drop in traffic deaths in 1930, while others rise 8.3 percent. The exam would not reveal dangerous drivers and would merely add taxes, cost money, and burden safe motorists.
Valentine sales surge quadruple prior year
A druggist notes Valentine Day sales more than four times last year as shoppers spend heavily. A Bryan Eagle guide urges using ads to save time and money for shopping, while poems and club sayings fill the page with seaside weather, courage, and moral lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny
Eagle Daily Guides
Health conferences for children planned
County health nurse Miss Edna Abbott announced upcoming sessions for families. She will be in her office on Thursday afternoons and all day Saturday in the coming weeks to discuss children's health and answer concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Abbott
Conference for Mothers on School Children’s Physical Defects
invitation to mothers in Bryan and rural districts to visit for a conference about defects found during school examinations at her school visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
New Record Set for Texas January Produce Shipments
Austin reports 5 597 cars of fruits and vegetables moved in January, a new January high and up from 5 066 last year and 2 818 in December. The Bureau of Business Research notes the 98.6 percent rise from December to January and compares it to a three year average of 113 percent. cabbage spinach and mixed vegetables led the haul at nearly 80 percent, grapefruit under 8 percent, beets greens and turnips appearing for the first time in January 1931 with 407 cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Bureau of Business Research
University of Texas
Bureau
Former Resident Weds Houston Attorney Tuesday
Miss Maude Stevenson married H W Letts of Houston on Tuesday evening at the First Methodist parsonage in Lake Charles Louisiana with the pastor officiating. The couple and Letts’ brother and wife traveled from Houston for the ceremony. The bride, born in Bryan and now living in Houston, will visit Bryan Sunday with her in laws to meet her in laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Stevenson
Miss Maude Stevenson
H. W. Letts
Houston
First Methodist
Lake Charles
Miss Stevenson
Mr. Letts
John Letts
Bryan
Eri. C. Murray
Letts
Local Family News From Waco Weekend Visit
Mr and Mrs Henry Johnson have returned from a weekend visit in Waco with Mrs John son s mother Mrs Mary Chaniel. Mr and Mrs H O Tuck are the happy parents of a baby girl born Tuesday at a local hospital. Mother and daughter both are doing nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs.Henry Johnson
Waco
Mrs. Johnson
Mrs
Mary Chaniel
H. O. Tuck
Loca
Driving fitness law sparks self reliance vs. bureaucrats
A Fort Worth Star-Telegram excerpt argues against behind the wheel exams and examiners claiming a law should remove unfit drivers and cut costs, while contrasting solo boosters with true community builders who seek widespread cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Bowery's Storied Past and Modern Dullness Revealed
A nostalgic account traces Bowery lore from its Indian trails to grand theatres and riot tales. It recalls the Bowery Theatre era, notable actors, high prices, and 1849 Astor Place clashes, contrasting yesterday’s bustle with today’s bread lines and pawn shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Manhattan
The
Bowery
Bryan Visitors Include Mr and Mrs J Lynn Sample
Mr and Mrs J Lynn Sample of the Tabor community were among Bryan visitors for the day, joining other locals for a brief outing and sightseeing.
Burr Arrested for Treason in 1807 Today in History
On February 18 1807 Aaron Burr was arrested on treason charges in the aftermath of his expedition against the United States. He faced trial in Richmond Virginia and was later released. The case drew national attention and shaped early American legal history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron Burr
Oklahoma City set to protest capital move from Guthrie
Oklahoma City hosts a meeting Friday night to organize protests against Guthrie remaining the capital of the proposed state of Oklahoma. Also reported: wool prices reach a record high in Phoenix with 40 000 pounds sold at 21 1 2 cents and 60 000 more at 22 cents. Representative Garner's bill for a Del Rio court passes the Washington House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Morning Eagle
Oklahoma City
State
Oklahoma
Guthrie
Phoenix
Arizona
Garner
del Rio
House of Representatives
Washington
Smith
el Paso
Edwards
Brewster
Payne
New York
Dias
Mexico
Yucatan
State Horticultural Association
Palestine
H. H. Harrington
A. & M. College
Texas
Lizzie Pendleton
David Pendleton
Lawton
Okla
Brazos County
Bryan
Merchandising Giants' January Sales Signal Buying Power
George F. Milton argues that Sears Roebuck and Montgomery Ward sold more goods in January 1951 than in January 1930. He cites reserve buying power and the value of advertising, asserting strong public response to honest goods at sound prices when well advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Milton
Chattanooga
Sears Roebuck
Montgomery Ward
Prisons in Texas See Reform Under Manager Lee Simmons
A year after critic acclaim for Texas prisons easing, general manager Lee Simmons triggers change. State Senator J J Loy finds feeding and care improving, with prison farms growing vegetables and livestock to supply meals and needs. Rev J L Wharton returns from East Texas Baptist meeting to lead midweek prayers tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Lee Simmons
J. J. Loy
Sherman
Corpus Christi Herald
Dear Mister Editer on police, proof, and vaccination jest
A readers letter mocks bootlegging convictions based on a policeman’s taste of liquor. It jokes the police are honest and skilled, cites Canada as different, and quips about vaccination and catching illnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lesakers
Canada
Les Akers
Arkansas drought recovery urged by self sufficing farms
New York Times editorial praises Arkansas farmers for diversifying away from cotton and corn toward fodder meat dairy and garden crops. Red Cross relief and state leaders promote a two point plan while rainfall renews prospects, arguing recovery will be rapid due to agriculture over industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Fayetteville
Ozarks
Red Cross
Dole
State University
New York Times
Social Roundup from Bryan Area Notes Residents and Visitors
Mr and Mrs Elbert Gammon near Center Street expect to move into their new home in March. Guests include Mrs J G Garrett and son J G and Mrs Ella King of Waller and Mr and Mrs EB Calloway of Mumford. Other items note travel, hospital updates, moves to Haswell Drive, and visits by locals such as Rev Bullock, Mrs J H Womble, and families from Caldwell and Cameron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elbert Gammon
East Center Street
R. W. Armstrong
Gammon
J. G. Garrett
J. G
Ella King
Waller
EB. A. Calloway
Mumfoii
H. G. Umland
W. E. Boney
Iola
Bryan
EF. Griesser
Chas. E. Griesser
Marlin
R. A. Eads
West 26Th Street
Haswell Drive
John Harris
Caldwell
Burleson County
M. Nagle
el Paso
A. M. Waldrop
Waldrop
Erwin
South Washington Avenue
Ned Scardino
M. College
Texas Company
Port Arthur
Lockport
Bullock of
Hearne
Regular Trapper Will Be Employed to Catch Wolves
The county commissioners adjourned after routine business and securing a right of way for Highway No. 21 west from Bryan to the Brages river. They named First National Bank of Bryan depository for county and trust funds and abolished the wolf bounty. They voted to appropriate 100 dollars to match a local cattlemen and Grimes county effort to hire a trapper monthly, aiming for quicker predator removal. A contract was awarded for barb wire fencing materials to build fences in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Commissioners Court
Bryan
Brages River
First National Bank of
Grimes
Cattlemen's Association
Ather Pares Ware Company
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Francis X. Bushman
Chicago
Daily Bible Thought
Avement
Guan
Ane
Vauloo
Bowery Lane
Fifth Avenue
Bull’s Head Tavern
Black Horse Inn
Elizabeth Street
Edwin Forrest
George Barrett
Madame Hutin
Charlotte Cushman
Macbeth
John Drew
Booth
Edwin Booth
McCready
Astor Place Theatre
Bowery Theatre
Astor Place Opera House
Brandreth’s
Broadway and
Canal
Astor
Andy Pettijohn
Frazier Punt
Charles G. Norris
Herb Howe
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
Jno. L. Wharton
First Baptist Church
Marshall
East Texas Baptist Workers’ Council
Dear Mister
Bullock
J. M. Bullock
First Baptist Chorch
Jon
J. H. Womble
Baker ‘Avenue
J. Walter Sm
Navasota
F. D. Merriweather
Dave
Rockdale
Emory Tate
Gaue
Chas. H. Mills
Corsi
Gertrude Sims
Stanley Bransford
M. W. Sims
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