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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1931
Page
11
Devalson Bachan and family are among Bryan residents hosting Christmas visitors. The long list includes Buchans, Edmons, Wipprechts, Swanson, Cavitts, Hilliers, Tollivers and many others from Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, Temple, Navasota, Allen Academy, and nearby towns. The item records festive gatherings and travel across multiple households.
A Bryan area social column lists numerous visitors and hosts during Christmas observations. Milas Wilma Willian of Jon and Mrs. Tom Wolf of Waco hosted weekend guests. Zack community farmer Cy Koontz reported favorable 1951 crop prospects. Other mentions include Rev Harris family return from Panola, County Agent Benson planning Panola travel, and multiple families visiting kin across Bryan, College Road, and nearby cities.
Temperatures varied little last week with a weekly low of 32 degrees on Monday and a high near 56 on Tuesday and Wednesday. Rainfall totaled 1.02 inches, with daily rainfall showing 0.72 inches Wednesday and 0.26 inches Thursday, 0.05 inches Friday.
Ruby Lee Allen and Ellen Bailey of Brazos County filed notice of intention to wed with County Clerk Clark Jess B. McGee on Friday.
A Christmas tale follows Jim Webster who hides oranges and candy for Santa under his tree and believes Santa will visit. Seventeen Brazos County jail inmates receive a Christmas dinner, arranged by Rev. Dyer and Lee Chapel, with prayers and a Bible message. Lee Chapel Sunday School also funds meals for three families, four invalids, and 39 seniors. A Bryan neighbor, giving to a single mother, explains skimping to help a color family with six children despite tight finances.
The Unemployment Bureau in the Associated Community Builders office opened two weeks ago reports 80 placed so far and a growing list of job seekers. With Christmas holidays, families still seek work to cover essentials. the list includes 85 heads of families seeking yard work, sewing, clerical, farm, nursing, and many other tasks. Community groups are urged to assist by forming committees and coordinating through the bureau to match needs with available work.
Houston dispatch reports J T Coghlan for the Texas Cotton Co operative Association in Dallas arranging meetings early January to discuss progress, opposition funds, and Farm Board policy. Attending will W F Hubbard Guy Witherspoon and F A Caperton with Caldwell and multiple Texas towns named for sessions open to members and friends.
Lee Dalio nine year old son of Mr and Mrs Charlie Dalio of Woodville was treated at a Bryan hospital after a firecracker exploded near his eyes on Christmas Eve. Doctors feared total blindness but reports indicate signs of complete recovery.
Prof. C. M. Bethany of Bowie School mourns as Mrs. M. E. Bethany dies at 72 in Hempstead Christmas morning. Funeral conducted by Rev. R. W. Adams with interment in Hempstead Cemetery. Survived by three sons and five daughters including J. B. Bethany, James F. Bethany, Mrs. J. TH. Groce, Miss Dot Bethany, and Prof. C. M. Bethany.
Philip Groginsky, a Bryan native and Texas A&M graduate, was the geologist who mapped the geology of the Lou Della Crim No. 1, a 22,500 barrel gusher near Kilgore. The well sits on a 2300 acre block owned by the Crim Laird and Peterson families. Groginsky reported in a call with relatives that he controls much of the surrounding area adjacent to the big discovery.
Mr and Mrs Kelley FE Law rence and A J Lawrence of San Antonio arrived in Bryan today. Kelley Lawrence will partner with Louis Warinner of Brenham to form the Warinner Lawrence Implement Company to be established in Bryan in January. The Warinners were married at the bride home in Brenham Christmas Eve.
Dallas rep Jack Keller and Roland Bradley push a model drivers and chauffeurs license law to cut fatalities and injuries. The plan would license and test drivers, bar minors under 14 and certain offenders, with the Highway Department administering tests and suspensions for infractions. Texas would require two months safe operation for initial licensing and define reasons to refuse licenses as in other states.
Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Ammons of Goose Creek travel with their sons Dr. E. R. Ammons of Stanton Dr. C Neill Ammons and wife of Houston en route home from a visit with two other sons Dr. Ben F. Ammons and Dr. E. Morel Ammons at Haskell and Munday They lived in Bryan and Brazos county for five years Mr Ammons taught at Taber for three years Three sons E R Ben F and E Morel graduated from Texas Dental College in Houston and practice dentistry The fourth son C Neil will graduate this year
Dirt moving gear has been moved to the Highway No. 21 right of way. Two steam shovels and two 10 ton caterpillar tractors with dump wagons are in position and ready. Russ Mitchell, Inc. holds the dirt work contract while J. Moore and Sons of Lufkin secured the larger drainage structures contract.
Rev. and Mrs. Fletcher of Birmingham spoke to Bryan College Station churchwomen at the Brazos Federation of Church Societies meeting in St. Andrew's parish house. Fletcher described work with about 15,000 deaf mutes in eight Southeastern states and sign language demonstrations by Estee Caldwell and others enhanced the program. Rev. and Mrs. Wharton recently joined Bryan from Longview and attended the gathering. The federation invited the Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church to meet with them on the fifth Monday in March.
A Christmas week family reunion occurred at Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Sims Jr. on South Bryan Avenue with Mrs. Sims’ parents Mr. and Mrs. A. McKenzie. Also present were daughters and their husbands Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stiles of London and Lt. and Mrs. J. T. Newberry of Fort Sam Houston. The gathering continues through New Year’s Day as plans unfold for travel to London and San Antonio.
The Allen Academy rifle team defeated Kentucky Military Institute 865 to 818 in a meet led by cadet Jarratt Lignitoot of Bryan with 179 of 200. The Allen team shows steady improvement and is expected to challenge other schools in January and February.
Mrs J L Brock remains confined to her home after a Christmas Eve fall on a porch during Good Cheer basket deliveries. What seemed a minor bruise below the knee developed into severe pain and complications, prompting concern for a more serious condition.
Sheriff reports M L Parker Nash sedan stolen from near Stephen F Austin high school found abandoned in Mineral Wells by police. Two youths were seen driving it and had reportedly held up a man to surrender his car. Car later bogged on a bad road and was recovered. Bryan authorities requested return of a prisoner for questioning.
Mr and Mrs John Mensavling of Wellborn were Bryan visitors. They called on local residents and stayed for social engagements during the visit.
In a small gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Thomson in College, W. W. Acord and Miss Alberta Car were married on December 24 at 3 o'clock. The ceremony was read by a Methodist minister with no attendants. Mrs. Acord is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. G. Carson. Mr. Acord works in Building and Grounds at A. and M. College. After a wedding trip to Houston and Galveston, the couple will reside at College Station.
The College Avenue Baptist church will start its revival meeting Sunday, January 4, led by Rev. Roy Solomon. Dr. J. B. Leavell, pastor of First Baptist Houston, will preach, with Mrs. A. G. Pritchett of Worth leading singing. Further timing details to follow. the public is invited.
Tax payments lag in Brazos County with 360 residents paying so far versus 700 in December last year. Officials expect about 500 payments by month end. Autoists have 573 motor vehicle license plates paid, a lower total than a year ago, according to Tax Collector J. M. Ferguson.
Sanford Gibbs, son of Mr. and Mrs. W F Gibbs, announced his marriage to Lois Snyder of Mason City Iowa. The wedding is set for 9 am Sunday December 28 at the First Methodist Church in Mason City. The couple will reside in Chicago where Sanford works for the Halsey Steuart Company.
John Yrager announces appointment as Registrar of Vital Statistics for Brazos County Precinct 2 starting January 1 1931. Physicians midwives and undertakers must send birth and death certificates to Kurten Texas at the office of Justice of the Peace Precinct Next Brazos County Texas.
A brief note describes 666 as a doctor’s prescription remedy for colds and headaches. It is presented as a speedy treatment option and is also available in tablet form.
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