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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1931
Page
7
The Wickersham law enforcement commission recessed unexpectedly to January 14. Officials kept secrecy on whether the prohibition report, now virtually complete, would be submitted to President Hoover or subjected to further deliberation before presentation to the White House.
A Bolama dispatch reports two Italian transoceanic planes collided after takeoff toward Natal. One ship burned, the other returned to Bolama. the pilot’s body is said to have been recovered. Censorship was lifted but details withheld to avoid alarm. Thousands gathered at Natal to view the planes. The group aims to continue to Rio and Botafogo Bay to finish a 7,000 mile journey begun December 17 at Orbetello, Italy.
The People's Column presents a Christmas note from Rev. J B Gleissner now receiving treatment at Gamero n hospital. He writes he is feeling well and improving daily and hopes to return home soon, asks to convey thanks for letters and gifts, and to remember his friends. The message dated December 26 1990 is to the Bryan Eagle in Bryan Texas.
Mr and Mrs W T Jones of Reprc spend week in Bryan hosted by Mr and Mrs Walter Lloyd while attending revival services at College Avenue Baptist church. Their daughter Kathryn Jones now Mrs Ford B Strough of Toledo Ohio sends greetings to Bryan friends. Brazos county ties noted with Katherine Jones’s continued local distinction. Senator A F Wood of Austin ill with appendicitis causing postponement of a banquet planned for January 20 honoring the Forty second Legislature.
Paris January 7. Professor JG Wooten 75 longtime head of the Paris schools dies after a several days illness. Born March 5 1855 in Warren county Kentucky he shaped public education in Paris and Texas He studied at Beth Colene and the University of Virginia later practiced law and wrote for newspapers before beginning a teaching career by accident.
The Board of Stewards and finance committee discussed increasing First Methodist Church revenues. They will canvass the plan with the Assessment committee and meet soon. An advertising campaign through March was approved, along with the Bryan Methodist weekly bulletin. A $500 donation from the Women's Missionary Society will help repair the church roof. Members present included C. M. Bethany, Oak McKenzie, A. M. Waldrop, and others.
The cotton market showed a modest rise with futures closing 7 to 10 points higher. Local spot quotes ranged from 0 to 9 cents per pound.
Dr. F. St. Thomas of Texas A and M spoke to Bryan Lions on bug significance. He described insect species disease transmission to humans and the entomologist’s work against common pests. District Governor Puller noted the Fort Worth Lions meeting held December 30 honoring a visiting official.
Following the overthrow of the Arosemena government, Dr. Ricardo J. Altaro who served as minister to the United States was asked to return to Panama and assume the presidency.
The body of Marshal Joffre rested in Les Invalides as two million Parisians braved the cold to watch the funeral procession from Notre Dame to the tomb. The plan calls for a private mausoleum at Louveciennes after a temporary resting place.
County Judge A S McSwain was told by Gibb Gilchrist chief engineer Texas state highway department that bids will be invited today for a bridge over the Navasota river on Highway No 21 as part of the ongoing improvements. The contract is planned to be let at the January meeting on the 20th.
Word from Temple reports Capt. W. C. Boyett underwent an operation Tuesday. He withstood the shock as well as could be expected and was recovering from the anesthetic with condition as good as could be expected.
Partly cloudy and colder with rain and little temperature change in extreme East Texas tonight. Thursday fair and somewhat colder. East Texas partly cloudy and colder except rain. Little temperature change in the east tonight. Thursday in West Texas, fair and colder with rain.
In St. Paul on January 7 Floyd Olson the first Farmer Labor governor urged the legislature to repeal Minnesota's newspaper suppression law. He warned of potential abuse and called the act unwise.
Local business women gathered at Mrs. M. B. Parker’s home Tuesday evening to kick off the New Year of the Business and Professional Women's Club. About 20 members and guests attended a dinner followed by a business session exploring expansion of club activities. Mrs. Dana Carnes led a Mediterranean Holy Land travel talk with a map and photos, plus olive wood Bible. Miss Rita Kraft provided two musical selections.
B Priddy urged potato growers to break and select well drained land, plant between February 10 and 14 if weather allows, and use at least 600 pounds of fertilizer per acre. He advised cutting tubers two days before planting, cutting only into four pieces, and covering no more than four inches with a small plow.
Fred Lewis was held to the grand jury Tuesday afternoon by Justice J. Z. McGee on a burglary charge. His bond was set at $500. He is alleged to have broken into Abe Chanowski's place.
A farmer reported three killed in an aircrash eight miles west of Marshall in a wooded isolated area. The plane, believed from the Weddell-Williams line between Dallas and Shreveport, had taken off from Fort Worth with pilot Art Brown, veteran pilot Errett Williams, and an unidentified 16 year old boy bound for New Orleans.
Report from Mexico City describes bandit gangs operating on volcanic approaches near the Valley of Mexico. Climbers allege robbers position guards to alert confederates, trapping and robbing climbers in inaccessible spots amid volcanic scenery.
William Hackney escaped unharmed from an attack by Willie Gee a Black woman living on the W E Gandy farm reports say Gee armed herself with a public safety item and charged Hackney He disarmed her after a struggle then she returned with a struck item and Hackney sheltered behind a herd of mules awaiting an examining trial in Justice J T McGee s court next Tuesday on a charge of assault with intent to serious case
Austin January 7 James V Allred attorney general named A T McKinney of Huntsville former Walker County district attorney to represent the state banking department in the first suits arising from the failure of the Conroe State Bank at Conroe.
Residents of Bryan and Brazos County urged by Brazos County Superintendent J D McDonald to attend a Saturday 10 am meeting in the district courtroom. Trustees from county and independent districts are invited and clubs and civic clubs are asked to send representatives to participate.
Joseph R. Nutt treasurer of the Republican national committee said Lucas made a mistake in circulating campaign literature against Senator Norris Independent Republican of Nebraska.
The YWA at First Baptist Church held a Tuesday meeting at Miss Lida Dell Withers home. One new member, Miss Ruby Reed, joined and was warmly welcomed. Officers elected: Stella May Way president, Lala Dean Randolph vice president, Lida Dell Withers secretary, Elizabeth Hunnicutt treasurer, Ruby Reed reporter, Mrs. H. H. Newton councillor.
A 105 year old document discovered in Nacogdoches records an order from John Spreul alcalde of Ayish Bayou Texas to James Williams constable to summon three witnesses in a murder case.
The Social Science Seminar reopens with nine speakers for the rest of the academic year. Next up is Prof Grover C Vaughn of A and M College on public utilities regulation in Physics lecture room at 8 o'clock next Monday January 12. Elmer Scott from Open Forum Dallas will speak January 26 on Adult Education.
The monoplane Trade Wind piloted by widow Mrs. Beryl Hart and instructor William MacLaren completed the first leg from Bermuda to Hampton Roads Virginia. The craft was read 300 miles from Bermuda at 8 15 this morning and reached Hampton at 1 55 this afternoon after a 6 hour 55 minute flight.
Representative Daniel E. Garrett of Houston has been ill for several days and will enter a hospital to recuperate his health. Officials say the illness is not alarming but requires hospital treatment.
A letter from Will Rogers to The Eagle editor references Peru football deaths and a revolution’s toll. He contrasts Peru violence with American football, jokes about sending players to the legislature, and mentions George Ackerson and Hoover. The tone is satirical and briefly cites political figures.
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