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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1931
Page
1
The message from Emmett Holland, serving as Precinct 2 county commissioner, expresses gratitude to Brazos County citizens, the four precincts food roads committee, and landowners for cooperation during his term which ends January 1, 1931. He offers to assist in community upbuilding at any time.
Fort Worth report details a chaotic scene as street car operator Carl Wynofsky shot a bandit during a holdup, fatally injuring a 50-year-old man. The alleged partner escaped. The dead man later identified as Will Boozer, a 40-year-old escaped convict linked to a long criminal record. Boozer had escaped from the Texas penitentiary on July 30 and had a history across the central states since 1916.
Ireland Hampton's son, a student at A and College, arrives back at the college for New Year’s, will stay with friends in Houston on New Year’s Day. Mrs. Lee J. Rountree comes home from El Paso after Christmas with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell. Mrs. Haswell of Hollywood, Calif., visits Houston with son Haswell Giraud for the weekend. Miss Mary Benbow, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Benbow, is hospitalized in Bryan with pneumonia and is described as desperately ill.
New York December 31 district attorney Thomas Crain is accused by Riegel, a member of the committee on public safety, of protecting racketeers and giving the public a buggy ride as he battles rackets in the city. The dispute centers on Crain's anti racketeering actions and public safety policy.
The Underwood typewriter recently stolen from Bryan Roofing Company’s office was found Tuesday afternoon in a seed house at Parker Gin. Two Black men arrested in the burglary were released, with police and manager L. H. Williams convinced they had no connection to the case.
Bryan pastors at a Tuesday meeting favored a city church publicity drive to raise awareness of church work and beliefs. The plan would run the first three months of the new year and was referred to church boards for approval.
Enid Oklahoma December thirty first A jury found Mrs Dollie Douthitt insane after she shot United States Commissioner Hi Z Wedgwood on September twenty six The jury deliberated about an hour Her lawyers filed for a new trial Judge Summers overruled the motion and an appeal was served
A Christmas tree illumination caused a fire at Jesus Loebes residence on West 20th Street. Firefighters arrived to find wallpaper scorched and minor ceiling damage. No injuries reported.
Hopkins former editor of the Longview Daily News announced he will publish a weekly paper at Kilgore near East Texas oil strike. The Gregg County Oil News will debut tomorrow with its first issue scheduled for release.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas reports November business activity slowed in the Eleventh District with department store sales dropping more than usual for the season and a year over year decline stronger than any month this year. Wholesale purchases also fell sharply as the autumn decline intensified.
Robert L. Williams, 17, a University of Texas sophomore and son of a Methodist minister, is charged by authorities with killing his girlfriend using a rifle. The case involves a young student linked to UT and a domestic tragedy.
Dispatches report Guatemala's congress elected Dr Reina Andrade provisional president after the United States refused to recognize General Orellana who seized the presidency in a recent coup. The report from San Salvador notes the shift as diplomatic relations with Washington are under consideration.
Out of town visitors attend the marriage of Miss Ida Higgs to E Vergne Adams at the First Baptist church tonight at 8 o clock. Attendees include Miss Lollabeth Garvin of Navasota Miss Virginia Hendrix of San Antonio W E Wrenn of Austin Mr and Mrs Joe Wrenn and Miss Ida Wrenn of Normangee Mrs R H Berry Edward Berry and Nick Mainer of Waco Mr and Mrs Edward Lowe of Stanton and Rev and Mrs R S Marshall of Houston.
In Etollé community of Nacogdoches County the old Bill Jackson plantation reveals a relic of slavery days. In 1859 Dr Brown planned a large syrup operation on the Angeline river, ordering two 400 gallon kettles, but the Civil War interrupted the project. one iron kettle still stands unused in the Jackson home yard, 71 years later.
Special to The Eagle reports Bryan and vicinity expect generally fair weather tonight and Thursday with freezing temperatures tonight. East Texas anticipated fair, freezing in central and northern portions with frost near the coast if skies clear. West Texas also mostly fair tonight and Thursday with probable freezing in the southeast tonight.
County Attorney Bruce Potter outlined evidence naming Earl Quinn alias Earl Howard, a former Missouri convict, as the slayer of Jessie and Jexia Griffith. Potter said Quinn was in Tonkawa the night before the killings and that the motive involved hijacking a bootlegger, with the man reportedly armed and on the road drunk.
A Bryan Lions Club program featured Mrs Roy Danforth as pianist with a solo by young Ethelyn Cox and a nurse maid and sailor dance by eight girls. Vocal numbers were sung by Mrs George Branch. Cyril Luker joined as a new member. the meeting also discussed 1931 activities. Guests included Herbert H. Sutton of Dallas Home Insurance.
Mexico City dispatch reports the Chamber of Deputies divided Lower California into northern and southern territories at latitude 28. The reform leaves Mexico with 28 states, 1 federal district, and 3 territories.
Austin Dec 31 Gov Moody announced L L Bowman of Greenville named Eighth District Judge. He also reappointed J O Guleke of Amarillo and Mrs J E Watkins of Henderson to six year terms on the State Board of Education.
Texas agriculture commissioner elect J E McDonald urges 1931 optimism built on lessons learned. He warns against the one crop system and advocates diversification, soil care, cooperative marketing, and stronger state federal cooperation with A&M College, press, and agricultural groups to stabilize production and boost farm purchasing power.
Members of the committee in charge announce the game tournament at the Woman's Club on New Year's night has been postponed indefinitely.
Melbourne revelers usher in 1940 with radio greetings as Australia starts a new cycle. From Sydney to Melbourne to the United States the timing created the appearance of an early New Year as Melbourne time reached N Y at around 9 AM. A 15 hour time difference explained the premature broadcasts and greetings across the globe.
No change observed in the cotton market with local spot quotes ranging from 91.8 to 91.2 cents. A break in occurred at the J J Dink garage on Bryad Avenue Tuesday night with several tires stolen, according to police reports. No crew remained after the theft.
Director O B Martin notes a year of drought and low farm prices tested Texas A and M College extension work with USDA. The program did not render farming profitable, but aided thousands of demonstrators to earn money in hard times and pointed to relief through intelligent self help. Preliminary figures indicate profits despite adverse conditions.
In Capitanajo Santander, yesterday’s political rioting left eleven dead and twenty wounded. Federal troops patrolled the village today as order appeared to be restored, the clashes pitting Conservative and Liberal partisans.
The State Board of Education adjourned to January 12 to forward to Gov. Dan Moody recommendations for new public school legislation. The panel backs changing the school fund distribution basis from total scholastics to January February enrollment and aims to cut duplication of instruction in higher education. A questionnaire sent to all institutions was analyzed by J. A. Guleke of Amarillo.
Three couples filed notice of intention to marry with County Clerk Jess B McGee on Tuesday. The pairs listed are John Robinson and Lot tie Reblett of Brazos, Pete Leria and Nellie Comardo of Robertson, and Jim Davis and Ray Mae McCurry of Grimes.
Abilene on December 31 reports the First State Bank and Clyde National Bank at Clyde have merged. They will keep current officers, operate from the First State building, and adopt the Clyde National name.
The Texas Supreme Court heard arguments in the suit of Thomas B. Lovet of Dallas, on behalf of Necta Camp, pupil of Leter community, against the Dallas Independent School District to compel acceptance of out of district high school pupils at a $7.50 monthly rate. The case tests whether independent school districts may fix rates charged to nonresident students, appealing from lower courts.
Rudyard Kipling marked his 65th birthday at his secluded Sussex home near Burwash. Surrounded by wooded hills he kept to his usual private routine as the Kipling Society sent greetings and messages poured in by letter and cable from around the world, with few visitors.
County commissioners meet on New Year to approve bonds for re elected and newly elected county and precinct officers who will take office tomorrow. The session will finalize financial authorizations and bonds for local offices.
Senator Couzens of the Interstate Commerce Committee on December 31 called Hoover's announcement of a four rail system consolidation agreement the most unethical action. He criticized the plan as improper and contrary to fair regulation.
Will Rogers urges readers to tax and reset stocks while proposing a land and housing exchange. He mocks farmers and salaried workers and complains of the burden of debt and rising prices. He jokes about manipulating wheat and corn and calls for bold action in the market.
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