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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1936
Page
2
Partial OCR reads a name sequence and numbers, likely a dated local sports or public record fragment. Reads unclear but hints at individuals and affiliations from a historical page segment.
The column argues a choice between a leftward New Society of shared wealth and social responsibility and a rightward return to rugged individualism and fascist echoes. References to Roosevelt and Hearst, plus local notes on Brazos County pork production and farm contract payments.
Field agents report suspension of all sales from the National Pool and stop on certificate poundage transfers as part of Supreme Court related actions. Local commodity committees totaling 6 760 workers face reduced duties while contracts from 1935 show extensive involvement in cotton corn hog wheat rice and peanut programs. Building work for the new AAA facilities also halted at noon as directed from Washington and San Antonio.
The Earl Gra tham Post No. 159 American Legion Auxiliary formed a junior unit with Miss Julia Schovassa as acting president. Officers elected include Miss Helen Sosolik president and Miss Evelyn Schovassa secretary. The group plans a busy year as 133 members already joined the auxiliary.
The text lists committees with chairmen and members: Bryan Ticket committee with Sankey Park as chairman and E. R. Bryant, E. R. Canady, Charles H. Edge and I. Maniloff. College Ticket committee with D. W. Williams as chairman and E. B. Reynolds, Daniel Russell, James Sullivan and J. F. Casey. Auditing committee with Ivan Langford as chairman and Pat Newton and Jno. M. Lawrence, Jr.
Four people died during a general 24 hour strike in Buenos Aires as gun battles and arson erupted. Three policemen and a striker were killed with several others wounded as independent bus drivers joining 20 000 stonemasons in a three month stoppage faced attacks from non strikers.
Miss Etta Peters returns from holiday visit with relatives in New Baden and Franklin. The kindergarten taught by Mrs. W. E. Paulson resumes after holidays with one absence. Several residents and visitors from Houston Tyler Midland and New York are mentioned. A stroke hospitalizes M. Korgie of King's Highway. Funeral services for Theodore Vanderwerth are held in Ledbetter. Pansy Solares returns from travel in St Louis and the Midwest.
COLLEGE STATION Jan 7 A statewide launching of the Agricultural Program Planning Project will occur in mid January George E Adams assistant state agent of the Extension Service says 200 Texas counties will participate with district and county agents and farm and home demonstration councils The project aims to connect farmers with planning and information and foster democratic understanding among agencies and farmers A survey will reach about 5 percent of rural residents asking about crop and livestock trends future scenarios and soil conservation plans
Senator Tom Connally of Texas was named a member of the powerful Senate Judiciary Committee. His addition makes him a member of three top panels, joining Finance and Foreign Relations, while he also chairs Public Buildings and Grounds.
Bryan residents who attended the Rose Bowl have all returned except Mrs. Tyler Haswell who is visiting her daughter Ava Haswell. The group traveled home on the same train with coach Matty Bell and others after the Mustangs loss. They praised Los Angeles and the Tournament of Roses parade and noted the stadium lacked concessions and the loud speaker system drew praise.
K. J. Edwards former Goliad county agricultural agent has been appointed potato agent and will be stationed in the Extension Service building at College Station. The appointment became effective December 1 and will initially handle sales allotment applications for 1936 and later oversee rice peanut and syrup programs in Texas. He graduated from Texas A and M College in 1929 with a BS in animal husbandry. His career includes work as farm and herd manager in Wisconsin and farm manager at the Singleton Farm in Midlothian before joining the Extension Service in 1930.
Farmers formerly of Louisville and Abilene now lead local church and business posts. I N Roberts, Grant Lumber manager, recently moved from Laredo. J D Benson, American Railway Express agent. Rose Bowl visit idea conveyed by Dr R M Searcy. Guests included Miss Lorraine Smith and Miss Kathleen Stuart, Earl J Wilson, J D MacDowell, W W Gates. Maniloff prize won by Dr R M Searcy. Gordon Stover led a reversed program with speaker first and dessert ending the luncheon.
Sam's Drug Store offers Black Hawk Ointment guaranteed to kill itching from Athlete's Foot Eczema Itch or Ringworm. Jar priced 50 cents and one dollar. Ady.
The article recounts Andrew Jacksons life from poverty to presidency, highlighting his frontier roots in Tennessee, War of 1812 heroics at New Orleans, and his two term presidency beginning in 1828. It notes his burial at The Hermitage mausoleum and the estate becoming a Tennessee shrine.
Dean T. D. Brooks broadcasts a 1936 New Year’s address from Texas A&M College. He urges students and friends to pursue hopeful resolutions, reflect on past achievements, and renew commitments to the college’s growth and service.
The speaker argues democracy is a philosophy of life centering the human spirit over possessions. It urges self reliance, rethinking personal relations, avoiding cynicism, and challenging institutions to serve human welfare. The message, dated with Hope for 1936, was reprinted in The Eagle after favorable response.
Mr and Mrs BE R Canady are in Houston for a brief business visit. They plan meetings with local partners and return shortly.
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