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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1934
Page
6
Paris newspapers say Serge Stavisky, linked to a Bayonne pawnshop scandal, was killed by police for knowing too much about high level officials. Others question the claim he shot himself near Chamonix as protests topple ministers.
Brazos chapter of the Texas Game and Fish Association reports a bounty program to kill hawks and crows to protect farms. The movement, led by E B Elliott and other directors, tallies 418 new members and 11 hawks paid at 25 cents each. District plans outline planting campaigns and farmer benefits while adding 210 crows reward for local hunters.
Delia Jones came back to her Rockdale residence after a visit to the home of Mr. and Mrs. J Gi Vones in the Reliance community with family members.
Brazos County boys and girls club notes urge farmers to gather average bale weights from farmer records gin records memory or sales records to complete Cotton contract forms. Secretary Wallace underscores incentives for signers under the Agricultural Adjustment Act while two farmer classes may refuse. Demonstration crews prepare beds and tile work with CWA help as county federation seeks five evergreen plants per demonstrator.
Edge records several fatalities among hogs on Monday amid a string of social visits. Communities note multiple families visiting relatives over the weekend, with singing events and a postponed Wheelock game due to bad weather.
Kings Highway residents enjoy cold weather. Mr. and Mrs. George Nash visited Edge with the Albert Payne couple. Oscar Williams and Bud Williams hosted relatives. Cleo May visited Aline Stroud. Clyde Bounds visited North Zulch relatives. Earnest Bryant welcomed a son born January 7 Edwin. Neve family spent Sunday at Edge. L. F. Mangis ill but improving with Chicano relatives visiting. Roy Lewis hosted a high school party Friday. Freddie and Charlie Kindt with Leonard McDonald visited. Tom McDonald of Dallas stayed with his mother Mel Allen McDonnelled.
Fay Mule Wilson former Aggie half back and longtime pro grid standout visits his brother T F Puny Wilson former A and M star end and Allen Academy coach. Mule finished the season with the Portsmouth Spartans ranking third in the league and spent much of his career with the New York Giants and the Green Bay Packers, teams that have won championships frequently.
The dead white baby girl, wrapped in a newspaper, was found Sunday under a slough bridge about three miles north of Woodlawn on Highway 8. An autopsy by Justice of the Peace John B. Henderson Jr. and doctors noted a one day old infant, weighing 3.5 pounds, with a fractured skull and signs an attempt to burn the body amid ongoing investigations.
An advertisement from Roman & Vick and McCartney Pharmacy urges poultry owners to add Star Parasite Remover to fowl drinking water this spring to kill worms and germs, lice, mites, and fleas, promising healthy, productive birds and a money back guarantee.
Eagle Printing Co promotes quick service and quality printing at reasonable prices. The ad invites readers to give the firm a trial for reliable business printing solutions.
A column of local residents and visitors details multiple trips and activities in Bryan. People travel to Houston, Waco, and New Orleans. marriages, illnesses, and family visits are noted along with shop and business calls and a few relocations.
Lena Solveggio daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Solveggio to marry Nick Ventura son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ventura of Dallas. The wedding will be Sunday at 10 a.m. at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Bryan.
College Station Texas January drills start Monday afternoon under Captain L R Nachman new drillmaster. Practice runs weekdays 3 to 6 45 weather permitting. The Ross Volunteers plan exhibitions across the state including Brenham San Antonio Fort Worth and here during spring recess with coronation ball and queen's ball events April 19 20 and 21.
The Supreme Court ruled that Bishop James Cannon Jr. and Ada L. Burroughs must stand trial on an indictment for failing to report contributions received during Cannon's 1928 campaign against Alfred E. Smith. The court upheld the corrupt practices act, allowing the District Court of Appeals to proceed with the trial.
George Howard, Houston business leader and former secretary of state under Governor W. P. lobby, announces candidacy for Harris County representative position No. 1. He challenges incumbent Weaver Moore, who will instead run for the senate.
The Senate Finance Committee on Monday approved Adrian Pool of El Paso as collector of customs for district 24 and Frank Schofield of Hillsboro as collector of internal revenue for the first district of Texas.
The Young Woman's Association of the College Avenue Baptist church held a Monday evening business and social gathering at Miss Audrey Cawley's home. They approved a financial report and ordered Lottie Moon calendars for the year's offering. Refreshments were served by Miss Bonnie Walker and Mrs M T Reese.
Mrs. Mike Visoski entertained at her East 29th Street home with a Sunday noon turkey dinner. A family reunion saw all the children present with guests Mr. and Mrs. Steve Visoski and others marked at a long linen table with silver and roses from her garden.
The Bryan and College circles of the First Christian Church met at Mrs. Cunyus home in College Station Monday afternoon. Sarup Singh spoke on India showing how international relations aid its industrial growth and the role of American missionaries in hospitals and women’s education. A devotional, reports on group work, and a covered dish luncheon followed with about 35 guests attending.
The Bryan district scene lists residents and businesses braving cold as Frank Womble provides ice, J. C. Culpepper and Milam Candy Co. crews meet townfolk, and many names from Hal Saunders to Mrs. Beason attend a celebrated annual dinner. Community figures like Leonard Wheeless and C. L. Benson are noted among routine comings and social events.
The Bryan Reading Club held its first 1924 meeting at the Woman's Club house. President Mrs. C R Milles presided with officials including recording secretary Mrs W B Rider treasurer Mrs W E F Wimberly and critic Miss Lucy Harrison. The program American Fine Arts featured Whistler poetry by Robert Frost and Benet, MacDowell music rendered by Mrs Lynn Harter, with hostess Mrs G Kk Madely and leader Mrs M F Thurmond.
Monday evening at 7:30 Miss Elsie Syptak hosted two tables of bridge at her parents home on College avenue to honor her Lefors visitor Ben Nedbalek. A refreshment plate with chocolate was served. Guests included Louis Nedbalek, Nelle Mogan, Marvin Birdwell, Ralph Schwarta, Mary Edge and Mireleio Syptak.
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