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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1934
Page
4
In a Mexia News piece reprinting W D Tait remarks, the author argues that society should not sterilize the mentally subnormal but questions how democracy falters when leaders fail. The article warns that the real danger lies with those who are just a little smarter, who shape policy for self-interest.
New York reveals a winter of risqué gaiety with lingerie outfits, silk gowns, and dinner jackets fading from fashion. Elsa Maxwell fuels party froth as Broadway exceeds prior theatrical counts while audiences flock to ballrooms and dining rooms. Jimmy Cunningham remains a constant nightly fixture on Broadway, a symbol of city continuity amid rapid change.
President Roosevelt signed the 40 million dollar crop production loan bill and urged it to be the last of its kind. He noted some farmers would still be helped by the old agency until the new Production Credit Association becomes universal, while demobilization of CWA workers accelerates. The piece argues for a rapid withdrawal of government relief to restore work incentives and independence, citing Brazos county examples and parallels to England.
The Bryan park board votes to construct at least one tennis court and likely two at Haswell Memorial Park. Plans include Boy Scout and Girl Scout cabins and a combined auditorium gymnasium as a CWA project pending Texas approval. The piece notes broader aims for the park as a central recreation site and mentions local livestock and pasture development efforts.
Twenty five years ago Pat Neff spoke at Texas Woman's College on rugged ambition and vivid imagery. Supper guests included Prof John Allen and A W Buchanan. Searcy brought hogs from Madison county. Chal l enner leaves Bryan for new work. farewell service set at Christian church. Legislature may require naturalization and English literacy for voters. Crenshaw returns from Fort Worth to care for ill mother.
Last week saw low temperatures with no rainfall. The minimum reached 28 degrees on Sunday and the maximum 78 in the same 24 hour period. Daily highs and lows included 46/28 Tuesday 61/50 Wednesday 65/51 Thursday 60/37 Friday 62/65 Saturday 76/22 Sunday 73/63. Typewriter yellow second sheets advertised by Eagle Printing Company.
At the Old Vic I saw Watterson Rothacker among a gallery crowd paying five pence to hear Aida. The audience included artisans and their wives seeking something refined, while George Abbott’s John Brown opened and closed the same night, despite Abbott’s strong acting and a fine production.
Austin notes ongoing rivalry between the Texas Senate and House during a close session. House members accuse the Senate of delaying bills until conference reports, aiming to outmaneuver the House. Senator Parl and Representative Holland provide vocal, humorous jabs amid the fray.
In Pecos the depression appears eased as city tax collections rise from 6 percent of assessed value in 1933 to 82 percent in the current year, signaling a strong improvement in local revenue.
The total cotton ginnings for Jim Wells county for the past year reached 19 143 bales, about 3 000 bales more than the 1932 crop.
Walter Jenkins a Houston singer with his regular pianist and a Houston quartet will perform at the A and M Methodist church Assembly Hall Sunday at 7 PM. He formerly sang for Billy Sunday and now leads music at Houston’s First Methodist. The program includes cowboy songs like The Last Round-Up and Home on the Range. Rotary clubs from Bryan Brenham and Huntsville receive invitations. The A and M College Glee Club directed by E W Glenn will sing at First Methodist in Houston that same evening.
In Brussels on February 27 the site where King Albert I died, the cock in the Marche des Dames, was surrounded by barbed wire to protect it from souvenir hunters. The area has attracted crowds and locals began removing stones leaves and other movable items. Reports say King Leopold II Queen Astrid and the Queen mother visited the spot incognito the day before.
Brazos County Boys and Girls Club reports new contracts for late entrants and urges participation. 4-H delegates trip to Houston fat stock show, with several members listed as attendees. Farm account books from John Deere aid farmers, with government support for cotton reduction. Brevities include option checks, cutting bed projects, dresser scarfmaking, and a local marriage notice from Panentsila.
Pastor F C Anderson outlines the Sunday schedule at Kurten Evangelical Church with 9 30 Sunday School 10 30 German worship and a March 7 7 30 English Lent service on The Cross in Human Relations The Evangelical League held a profitable meeting last Sunday focusing on The Devotional Life with Arthur Yeager Martha Kindt and Ella Schram presenting topics.
Church guests from College Station attended Sunday services with Rev. and Mrs. Brown. A Stewardship contest program featured Sunbeams Junior girls Junior boys Intermediates and Y W A representatives with several prize winners. Visitors from Bryan Houston and Livingston also stopped by and community notices reported illnesses travel and club meetings.
Albert E. Rambo of Bald Prairie and Miss Effie Rice of Benchley were married on Wednesday afternoon February 14 at the home of Rev. J F Merrill pastor of the First Baptist church of Calvert. Rev Merrill officiated. The bride wore a tan broad cloth suit with a black hat and gloves. Both were born and raised in Robertson.
Saturday and Sunday visits appear across multiple households. Freddie Kindt and Estell McLeroy are seen in Kurten and Lund with various relatives. The field notes list numerous households including Skubal, Novosad, Jancik, and Holden families visiting kin from Wheelock Plainview Edge and George areas.
Independence Day events at Prospective School feature a 7:30 p.m. patriotic songs program by students under Mrs. Lola Price, followed by a health program directed by Mrs. Edna Bett Shelton of the Bryan College Industry and Professional Women's Club. Local figures including Dy, Jessie Whitcre, Blanche Brown, M Lee J. Rountree and Adele Hill are listed as participants. all community members and parents are urged to attend.
County Agent George A. Al of Grimes writes C. L. Benson of Brazoria to publish wool pool particulars for growers. At a recent meeting in College Station W. Wiporee, president of the Brazos County wool growers association, said Bry warehouse facilities would serve wool growers in nearby counties seeking to pool wool to obtain the best prices. Interested parties should contact W. Precht or County Agent L. Beason in Bryan.
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