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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1931
Page
6
The article reviews farm programs and youth clubs in Brazos County. It highlights pantry demonstrations by Mrs. George Jones, 4-H plans for Rye Club, home demonstration goals, budgeting for canned foods, and calls for terracing and better land use amid difficult times.
Edgy social feed records residents visiting relatives and hosting dinners. Families mentioned include Payne, Hill, Moore, Cross, McDonate, Wheeless, Frame, and Martin. Local health updates note John Rychick recovering from pneumonia and Buford Morris ill. A new family joins Edge with the Free family moving from Reliance.
Manuel Eden a Bryan youth was bound over to the grand jury by Justice J T McGee on auto theft charges. His bond was set at 100. The youth allegedly stole Morris Schulman s car near Bryan High School before the holidays. the damaged vehicle was found later in a ditch south of Bryan.
Funeral services were held at Alexander church for Mrs Mary Benvon McCallum wife of A J McCallum of Austin who died Wednesday evening from pneumonia. Survived by husband two children James and Mary Ann and her Benbow parents Miss Maggie Benbow and Miss Susie Benbow sisters and Tom Benbow brother. Burial in Alexander cemetery with MecCulloch Dansby Co in charge.
Knight's Susy of Bryan, a purebred Jersey cow owned by Carl Wipprecht, completed her first official production test at 2 years 8 months, delivering 494.48 lb butterfat and 9,232 lb milk in 365 days. The record qualifies her for the American Jersey Cattle Club Register of Merit. Sired by Fowhall's Knight of Bryan, dam is Pansy's Pet Girl.
The College Station section of the American Chemical Society will hold its fourteenth meeting Friday January 9 at 8 p.m. in the Physics lecture room. The program includes Blum on lime and phosphoric acid effects on rat bone growth, Fudge on soil buffer capacity, Howard on cotton fiber analysis, and Cross on aluminum oleate in lubricating oils with questions and discussion to follow.
St Andrew's parish house transformed into the Orient for the Twelfth Night festival staged by the church Woman's Auxiliary. A miniature oasis table, incense burners, palm trees, and a throne plus dances and songs highlighted the evening. The ring cake with the dime and shoe was shared as next year's organizer duties were assigned to Mrs Milton Sims Jr. and arrangements led by Mrs Corby Byrd.
J B Priddy Brazos County Truck Growers Association urges tomato farmers to break the best drained soil for corn and plant five rows of corn to ten of tomatoes to deter worms. Plant around Feb 15 with at least 500 pounds per acre of high grade fertilizer, preferably 600 pounds if possible. Attend tomato meetings and follow advice.
Texas experts urge immediate terracing of farm land to curb erosion and soil fertility loss. The piece notes cotton yields drop from erosion, vast soil nutrients wasted, and the Federal Land Bank demanding terraced land for loans.
Dr. J. B. Leavell of Houston preached his first revival sermon at College Avenue Baptist Church on the cross as the sole plan of salvation. He urged focus on Jesus Christ crucified, warned that church membership alone does not ensure salvation, and announced morning studies on Galatians with a memorization contest.
The speaker argues that few are saved and urges personal assurance and active evangelism. He condemns complacency toward the lost, calls for hellfire preaching, and stresses that true salvation changes life, not just outward religion. He warns that most Americans lack church involvement and urges readers to confirm their own salvation and strive to win others.
County Judge A B Mc Swain and new members Claude Buchanan and J W Harris filed bonds approved by the commissioners court after being sworn in. County Treasurer Roy Montgomery and several precinct officials who were not in Bryan this morning will file bonds Friday along with others.
Bitter weed, the worst pest for West Texas sheep ranchers, spreads by wind and causes rising death losses this year. Reports note seed carried in on large feed shipments, with impact growing across the region. The article mentions Echo Eagle and issues with contaminated cotton rags.
The Washington State Park Commission began a spacious concrete auditorium at Washington Park in Brenham to host patriotic meetings and school pilgrimages. Cost about 18000 dollars, with completion delayed by funds. plans include doors, columns, dressing rooms, and a bronze tablet noting Texas independence. Giesecke Harris designed it. C W Ennis built it.
Mr and Mrs J W Williams Srr and Mrs W L Powers and children of Bryan spent today with Mr and Mrs Walter Smith. J W Harris commissioner from Tabor precinct was a Bryan visitor. Co E Calloway of Mumford transacted business in Bryan. R A Cooper of Tabor was in Bryan. J Wallace Brosig Mrs A Sangster and Misses Katharine and Alysse Sangster attended services at College Avenue Baptist church. M B Easters of Kurten was a business visitor in Bryan. W S Barron went to Huntsville on business. Mrs Philip H Hensarling is in Freeport visiting daughter Mrs Chas Crocker. Mrs Crocker was Miss Lucile Hensarling. Chas Merka of Smetana traded in Bryan. L M Thomson of Millican was among visitors. Mr and Mrs John G Farney and children George and Emily motored to Bryan from near Milano. Mr and Mrs Lynn Sample of Tabor were Bryan shoppers. John Gregg and wife visited Bryan from their farm near Pitts Bridge.
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