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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1931
Page
4
The article argues the legitimate theatre is dying while talkies draw crowds. It blames producer disorganization and audience boredom, notes box office robberies, and cites George M Cohen and Paderweski as voices opposing the new era. It contrasts vaudeville preference with grand, poetic stage trends.
A Brazos County editorial urges unity to secure state highway funding for the Navasota bridge and eastward route. It notes bids or contract awards expected at the January commission meeting, with hard surfacing planned to the Robertson county line and further work toward Hearne. The piece stresses economic ties, the need for right of way, and cooperation to avoid indefinite delays.
The Bethlehem Youngstown case highlights stockholders rights to full information for authorization of actions. It argues directors must inform stockholders. improves trust and curbs opaque dealings. It also notes complexity from holding companies and calls for safeguards to protect owners. It ends with a policy note on licensing competent drivers.
Roy Johnson and Bertha Lewis of Robertson County, Robert Munson and Savanna Johnson of Burleson County, and Jessie H. Johnson and Lillie Mae Carr of Brazos County filed notices of intention to marry with County Clerk Jews B. McGee Tuesday.
The article lists upcoming lectures at College Station including V K Sugareff on the Macedonian question, Dr Charles W Morris on the symbolic theory of mind, W P Lee on small town banks, Dr A N Jones on Yellowstone Park, and Dr Charles W Hackett on U S Mexican diplomatic issues. It notes architecture talks by S C P Vosper and a May 11 joint banquet with the Science Seminar.
People’s Column recounts notes from readers in Brazos county and beyond. The writer recalls boyhood friends Lum Benson of Call and others, visits family in Bryan, and travels from Bryan to Colorado City and Garza County in 1901. He notes early Post and Tex Plains memories, plus changing wildlife with the advent of the automobile.
International President Earl W. W. Hodges will attend the Texas State Lions Club convention in Port Arthur on April 27 and 28. Governor Fuller led a District No. 2 meet in Fort Worth and was named general arrangements chairman. Several officials attended. illness prevented Mrs. Roy Danforth from attending and Miss Jane Reynolds substituted at the piano.
The Paris figure expanded the education system from three ward schools to six ward schools, a high school and two elementary schools, and aided the Paris Junior College founded in 1924. He served in Masonic leadership, helped administer a $150,000 loan fund, and belonged to Rotary and civic groups.
The note presents a Bible thought from Psalm 17 14 about beholding thy face in righteousness and being satisfied awake in thy likeness. A prayer asks for growth to resemble Him whose countenance shines with righteousness.
A review of 25 years past items notes A Adams returns from East Texas relatives Father Gleissner back from Galveston Prof F Marchal A and M College returns from Chicago fat stock show John Ashton wins top individual judge score 181 of 1000 team honors at show—cattle fared poorly in corn bed climate. Mrs Robert Scott back from relatives Tay lor Durst returns to Calvert Edith Rhodes visits Houston J D Ganter returns to Galveston with her father J D Daly Wickes and W T Cole return from Allenfarm Judge C F Greenwood Hill County legislator spent a few hours here yesterday.
A publisher argues against the saying that a town needs “a few first class funerals.” He praises pioneers who built for civilization and notes many retired citizens still contribute in time and money, urging rebirth of hardihood and civic service over idle use of the phrase.
The Christian Science Monitor notes Mussolini’s New Year remarks read as a statesman of vision and restraint. It contrasts pacific tones with past militaristic boasts and argues Italy cannot wage war alone due to scarce resources and fragile finances.
The state awaits Governor Ross Sterling to take office while Governor Moody steps aside. The Legislature will convene in a week for a busy session as exchanges show signs of recovery and prosperity returning to Texas.
The Mexia News notes that the new governor will influence Texas progress through policy and actions. It highlights Texas resources and growing industrial investment, plus a long-term push to improve highways and transportation as essential to modernization.
A reflective verse exchange praising a true heart and good will toward others. The speaker links inner virtue to happiness and friendship, noting steady cheer from year’s end into the new year.
Twenty five years ago the congregation voted at morning service to construct a new parsonage and begin work soon. The Houston Post notes the Eagle buys clean cotton rags.
A letter from Les Akers commends a farm community for an all day canning demonstration led by Mrs. Carl Reese of Hill County. Akers critiques political farm relief talk and urges farmers to focus on practical action and self reliance rather than legislator promises.
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