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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1930
Page
5
Allen Myers, longtime Texas Republican leader and last active party member, returns from Dallas after attending a Saturday state committee gathering. The visit underscores internal party activity ahead of upcoming events.
The Eagle lists candidates for county offices subject to July primaries. Tax Assessor contenders Raymond B. Jones and R. R. Dick Broach. Tax Collector Clyde F. Goen J. M. Ferguson seeking re election. County Clerk Jess B. McGee seeking re election. County Treasurer Roy Montgomery seeking re election.
Mr. Myers reports an enthusiastic meeting with representatives from all sections and a closely cemented organization. He has attended every state convention since August 1882 and most state executive committee meetings and national conventions as a delegate to many events.
Brazos county farms prepare for spring planting as feed and seed supplies move by wagon into Bryan streets. Farmers expect heavier feed livestock to supplant cotton acreage, signaling a shift in crop emphasis this season. Local officials note a broader farm program with more feed and livestock than in prior years. The Eastern Star leaders Belle Tomlinson and Maude Siddall are slated to attend a Thursday Assembly Hall event for Masonic families Rainbow Girls and DeMolays.
The Texas A and M Memorial gym hosts a pivotal two game set with coach John Reid’s Aggies facing Chuck Lascott’s Arkansas Razorbacks. A sweep could clinch the conference title as both teams bring multiple all conference talents to the court.
The Mexia News argues for diversifying into staple cotton to restore U S cotton values. It notes half and half cotton harms markets while nations improve yielding, urges all farmers in the area to plant the locally recommended staple variety to boost prices and secure cotton as Texas' principal money crop.
The Brazos county grand jury returned 25 true bills with 60 members present Monday evening. Of the 26 indictments 22 are felonies and 3 misdemeanors. Charges include liquor transport, burglary, forgery, assault with intent to murder, murder, and theft related offenses. Addie Allen and Luther Broadway, charged with assault with intent to murder in the stabbing of Policeman R. T. Cheatham, are held on bond with representation by Lamar Bethesda Behea.
More than 200 residents gathered with County Agent C. L. Benson at the Smetana school house Friday to form a community club. Officers elected were President B. N. Henderson, Vice President Joe Holik, Secretary Mrs. Joe Regmund, Assistant Secretary Maggie Cahill. A program committee will plan a year long schedule with entertainment and educational features.
Exterior and interior views of the Charles Bender high school at Humble appear in the Houston Post-Dispatch. The dedication ceremony is set for Saturday evening February 22 with former Governor Fat M. Neff as principal speaker. Vergne Adams, Bryan boy and 1929 A. & M. College graduate, serves as teacher and band director at the school.
East Texas Firemen prepare for a May convention in Bryan with a one day meeting and a two to three day short course at A and M College. H R Brayton directs the course while Fire Prevention and Entertainment committees join the city fire department and about 200 delegates are expected.
Brenham resident Lawrence Kremer spent the day in Bryan and College Station. He appears as a traveler stopping in the two cities for meetings and exchanges.
Five committees report progress and set plans and budgets for the year at a Chamber of Commerce directors meeting. W. C. Mitchell elected to fill a vacancy on the board. Attendees include Rountree Williamson Dansby Haswell and others discussing trade development and territory growth.
Expected at the convention are attendees from departments across the state for the upcoming short course. Officials emphasize broad participation and statewide representation in the program.
Bryan banks including City National Bank First National Bank First State Bank and Trust Co will close Saturday February 22 1930 in observance of Washingtons Birthday per local bank notice.
George Parker formerly of Baytown has come back to Bryan and resumed his former role at the A and P store in this city.
Dr William A Hammond president and Prof R C Neal secretary of the Negro Chamber of Commerce call the annual meeting for Tuesday evening February 25 at the office of Dr A E Thompson for the election of officers. Ministers of Brazoy county are invited to attend.
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