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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1935
Page
1
The piece argues the AAA should aid cotton producers by promoting export sales and keeping world markets open. It contends high tariffs have harmed the Southern cotton industry, forcing sales abroad under protection and importing supplies within a tariffed domestic market, contributing to a debtor nation status.
Secretary Ickes predicted the 4.88 billion work relief bill would gain congressional approval without the deadlocking prevailing wage amendment. He cited a great demand for public works relief as the reason for optimism amid GOP opposition and Senate deadlock still centered on the amendment.
Misses Ione Bullard and Earline Etheridge of the Metropolitan beauty shop travel to Dallas with plans to return to Bryan Wednesday after attending the spring school and style show of the Gibbs school. B. S. McCleary of Montgomery Ward leaves for Fort Worth for a Southwestern store managers meeting, accompanied by Mrs. McCleary. D. Mike travels to Houston to serve on the federal grand jury.
J M Carroll 51 of Union Hill a Missouri Pacific Lines tower man shot himself in the head at home about 2 AM The weapon was kept by Mrs Carroll under her pillow The inquest verdict was death by own action Funeral arrangements await word from a daughter in Phoenix and include several Bryan area relatives.
John M. Barron of Bryan has been named first alternate to West Point by Senator Tom Connally. He will take the entrance exam at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio in March alongside other appointees and alternates. Barron is a former Stephen F. Austin high school student, attended Baylor University a year, and is in his sophomore year at Texas A. and M. College.
R. H. Brock of Whitney was indicted by the Brazos county grand jury on swindling Dr. R. B. Ehlinger out of 100. He plans to appear for trial in district court. Brock is said to be the man who previously drew notoriety for offering Livestock Sanitary board positions.
Three men indicted by the Brazos county grand jury on felony charges pleaded guilty in district court before Judge W C Davis Monday morning as the February term opened. C H Smith pleaded guilty on three counts of forgery and passing a forged instrument. Leonard Odell Daniels admitted automobile theft. Manuel Day pled guilty to attempting to pass a forged instrument and received three years in state prison. Eddie Wilson Christine Allison Silas and Gladys Propps pled guilty to misdemeanor theft and were fined $25 and costs. Daniels age reported as 17 prompted a suspended-sentence request by W S Barron.
About 75000 was earned by and paid to more than 900 students at Texas A M College in the first semester of 1934 35, per S G Bailey, chairman of the Student Labor committee. About 400 applications remain from 2200 submitted in September. The FERA provides 3690 per month for more than 300 students, with a maximum pay of 15 per month. Federal wages aren t encumbered by college bills and students may spend freely.
Curtis Vinson of Texas A and M told Bryan Lions Club that Japan displays vigor and openness to new ideas. He noted Japan’s growth since 1853, handling 25 percent of world cotton textile exports, with 60 percent of cotton shipments from the South. The Lions tabled a petition seeking tariff extension, deeming it partly political. some urged caution while others supported action.
A Hopkins county woman burned her two children aged six and nine to illustrate fire dangers after they set a flame to their dog. County officers arrested her and she was tried before the county judge, receiving a heavy penalty.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo E Hadley purchased corner lots at west 24th street and Parker avenue from Walter Coulter. They began debris removal Monday and plan to relocate their current home across the street to the new lot and build rental property nearby.
A yearly practice since 1928, the world wide novena runs from March 10 to 19 at Saint Joseph's Oratory Montreal. Send intentions to Saint Joseph's Shrine to be placed before the statue during the novena. Medals and leaflets are available on request. hundreds of thousands participate globally.
Macy resident B. W. Hardin lies at Wilkerson Memorial Clinic with a stab wound to the abdomen and pneumonia, both developing Monday morning. He attended a Tin Top dance Saturday night and was wounded during a quarrel with an unnamed man. Hardin refused to identify his assailant. He was brought to the clinic late Saturday.
The Brazos Free County Fair attracts attention in Brazos County with cash premiums and ribbons in many departments. The Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce funds agriculture premiums and vocational education aid, supporting county agents and rural projects for the benefit of farmers and residents.
A federal court jury convicted fifteen relatives and friends of Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker of conspiring to harbor fugitives. Emma Parker Bonnie Parker's mother, Comie Barrow Clyde's mother, and Mrs. Steve Davis Hamilton's mother each received 30 days in jail.
The Harvey Home Demonstration Club met at the Harvey schoolhouse on Tuesday February 19 with thirteen members present. They planned how to assist in securing library space for Rural County Library, noted a donation of fifteen books at the last meeting, and discussed patterns for shoe racks and sleeve boards.
Steva Garza a Mexican laborer on a Brazos Valley plantation was found guilty of simple assault after pleading guilty in district court. He was fined $10 plus costs on the charge.
Howard Mike was found guilty in district court on assault with a prohibited weapon and fined $25 plus costs.
Texas agricultural officials draft a Brazos watershed soil and water conservation program with a 2 million dollar annual outlay over 10 years tied to flood control work. Six erosion projects would be created in the Brazos basin including Elm Creek, col ege Station hosts the planning with state and federal collaboration. The plan targets soil loss over six million dollars yearly in agricultural impact and aligns with a statewide Planning Board initiative.
The Bryan Boy Scouts class in Red Cross first aid, led by John J. Stasney, finished February 21 with scores ranging from 80 to 95. Certificates will be issued after submission to the Midwestern Branch in St Louis. instructor M L Rees earned a 97 to qualify.
East Texas Chamber of Commerce postpones sales tax decision until directors meet in Huntsville on March 7 for the ninth annual founding celebration. President Chas F. Ashcroft reports mixed district opinions on the tax plan and discusses relief program abuses and self reliance amid a confident financial outlook and strong district attendance.
The House opened a drive against racing with bills requiring a local option election before issuing a race meet license and imposing heavy fees based on city population. Additional measures ban using state cars for private purposes or political campaigns.
Willie Davenport, a Black man, suffered painful burns on Saturday afternoon when blazing clothing soaked with gasoline went through a window at the home of Dr. I A Carter. A Carter family member was cleaning clothing when it caught fire and she threw the flaming garment outside, Davenport in the line of fire. No damage occurred to the home.
Miss Katheryn B Monrow American Red Cross official in charge of relief visited Brazos county after the East Texas tornado outbreak of February 8. She coordinated rebuilding for two homes and furnishing of two more while aiding one nine person Black family with clothing and food. The National Disaster Relief fund will pay all bills. Several minor injuries reported but no fatalities.
Bryan postoffice announces sale of United States Baby Bonds in five denominations. Postmaster Charles Mye says minimum unit is $25, purchasable for $15.75, with maturity in 10 years and redemption after 60 days. Prices adjust after each six month period with a maximum at year end.
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