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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1933
Page
1
The column praises a November vote in Texas for a tax delinquent reform, arguing it advances a needed improvement to state and city tax records. It criticizes opponents for focusing on technicalities and notes a district attorney’s doubt as unlikely to reflect voter intent.
Miss Ralphanna Searcy will visit at the home of Mr and Mrs M R Bentley this week while her mother Mrs C A Searcy and sister Miss Maurice Searcy stay in Dallas and Poplarville. Several Bryan residents are noted in town on business and visiting friends from Hearne Goose Creek Jola Madisonville and Waco.
Members of the Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce who have not yet sent in their ballots for the directors election and have not advised Secretary W R McCullough of the number of banquet tickets are urged to act promptly. Directors will canvass votes before the annual meeting on Thursday night at Texas A and M College and seating arrangements depend on reservations. The weekly directors meeting moves to Friday for the new board to organize.
Concrete pouring on Highway 21 between Kurten and the Nevasota river finished Saturday and traffic will resume in about two weeks. Gravel spreading on fills between Brazos and Madison counties began and, if weather holds, will open with the cured pavement creating an all weather link from Madisonville to Bryan.
Mrs. Miriam A. Ferguson was inaugurated as Texas governor for a second time amid notable changes. Outgoing Gov. R. S. Sterling left the office, pledging private citizenship, after timely farewell actions and tax reduction vows voiced by Ferguson.
A cowboy who 30 years ago borrowed feed from J. H. Babb of Post and Callahan County sent a dollar to settle the debt. Accompanying the bill was a letter stating the writer will soon meet his savior and wishes to confess his sins first.
Funeral services were held for Mrs Vera Chiappetta at the family residence and St Anthony's Catholic church in Bryan. Interment followed at Bryan City Cemetery. She died Wednesday after a long illness at 1 15 p.m. She was 72 years old, born in Italy on June 13, 1869, came to the U S in 1880 and to Bryan 52 years ago. Survived by daughter Mrs Tony Sausage and six sons including Charles, Joe, Sam, Peter, Frank, Tony. sister Mrs Rosalie Debenta and step brother Ben Salvata.
Mrs Miriam A Ferguson announced a slate of Texas state appointments ahead of her inauguration. Brigadier General Henry Hutchins of Fort Worth named adjutant general. W W Heath of Grimes County made secretary of state. Jack Flynn of Houston becomes commissioner of labor. R L Daniel of Victoria appointed commissioner of insurance. F L Denison of Temple named to the highway commission.
At a Fidelity Finance Company stockholders meeting two new directors were chosen Ee B Elliott and H H Newton replacing W J Coulter and James Sullivan The slate of officers was set with Wilson Bradley as president George A Adams and R V Armstrong as vice presidents Dr Lamar Jones treasurer H H Newton secretary A B Syptak assistant secretary Miss Myrtle Holden bookkeeper and Miss Mildred Nash stenographer.
The Retail Merchants Association met in the Chamber of Commerce rooms at 3 30 p m Thursday and elected Ed S Martin as president D L Wilson as vice president Jeff Hefley as secretary Wilson Bradley Charles Kosarek BE R Canady H T Schovajsa Dr B A Sims Kay Hassell and A M Waldrop as directors The group reported 292 reports on Bryan shoppers in 1932 and named committees to study gasoline and telephone rate reductions.
The funeral for Katharine Braatz, 83, longtime Bryan and Brazos county resident, will be held Wednesday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with Rt. Rev. J. B. Gliessner officiating. She died in Coronado, California, after moving there eight years ago. survivors include daughters Mrs. Kate Barber of Houston and Miss Clara Braatz of Coronado.
Herbert Rittman of Converse and Morris Williamson of Bryan are Texas representatives to the National 4-H Club Camp in Washington next June. The Texas Bankers Association agricultural committee finances the trip. Rittman, a poultry specialist, posted a net profit of 893.81 from his flock and related sales, and has led six years of better farming demonstrations.
Belton January 14 Two College Station students Miss Ora Colson and Miss Lucile Snellings earned Baylor College for Women fall term honor roll. Eligibility requires B minus or higher in all subjects. Colson active in class and Alpha Literary Society. Snellings earned ten of fifteen grade points and is active in class.
The Bryan city plumbing board named by Mayor Forrest Jones was confirmed by the city commission. Members include Dr. J. W. Black health officer Virgil P. Head plumbing inspector J. B. Christian plumber Ivan Langford layman R. G. Williams city manager ex officio. The commission referred Paige Street opening and Ennis Avenue water main extension to respective officials. A petition from Missouri Pacific Railroad sought a speed limit increase from 6 to 20 mph within the city. no change is expected. The manager was told to improve south side light service with heavier wires and to buy a carload of light poles. Mayor pro tem N. A. Stewart presided in Jones absence.
The Walter Cook farm wild cat oil well four miles south of Franklin in Robertson County has reached 3100 feet. Mr and Mrs D E Watson who visited from Franklin report the well, located on property adjoining the Watson farm, was shut down for Saturday to await a core report from the 3100 foot depth.
Canyon January 14. W H Upchurch Randall county agent says good producing cows a trench silo and well planned pastures form the combo needed to produce butterfat at low cost.
A local boy Floyd Murray created the sketch of Fred B. Cargill used in the Folks We Know column in today’s Eagle. Murray, who works with the State Highway Department like Cargill, has shown notable cartooning talent with an earlier cartoon carried on the Houston Post editorial page.
L M Haltom, wife of L M Haltom, died in Houston after long illness. Her body to be transported to Bryan for burial on the family lot in Bryan City Cemetery. Service at McCulloch Dansby chapel Wednesday at 10 AM. Survived by husband three sons and three daughters.
William Henry Campbell died at his Union Hill home after a long illness. A former Soldier of Fortune and artist, he lived alone until his death. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the McCulloch-Dansey parlors with Rev. E S Bledsoe officiating. Interment followed at Bryan city cemetery. He is survived by five nieces and one nephew.
The Rye community 4 H club met Tuesday night January 10 to map the year 1933 with County Agent C L Benson and Luke Patronella from the Bryan Lions Club. Talks outlined upcoming work, music by the Newcomb string band, and prize to Lillie Krelczyk.
John Wide and Lucy Palazzo of Brazos county filed intention to marry with County Clerk Clyde Goen on Wednesday. Rufus Wilson and Ruby Lee Lewis of Robertson county also filed intention to marry with Clyde Goen.
Mrs Maggie W Barry urges county women clubs to expand the home demonstration program. In Brazos county 1255 farms exist and only 235 receive benefits leaving 1030 unfed. The council aims to reach 85 percent of 1265 farms in 1933, adding 840 homes with Miss Blanche Brown leading the expansion. An expansion committee includes Mrs A H Keller Mrs Will Henderson and Mrs Lucy Kahill.
Mrs. Joe Lawson of Ilaswell Street South Bryan was assaulted by a mad cow while helping a neighbor’s calf. Her German police dogmoor leapt to seize the cow by the nose, enabling Mrs. Lawson to flee unharmed.
Judge W C Davis, presiding judge of the Second Administrative Judicial district, calls a district judges conference in Houston next Saturday. Invitees include members of the Houston and Galveston civil appeals courts and the state supreme court.
Marfa dealer W. E. Mitchell reports strong cattle demand across the Southwest with many buyers active. Calves and yearlings remain plentiful while steer and heifer prices range from 4 1 2 to 3 1 2 cents per pound. feeder calves average 6 cents. Mitchell notes ample feed, better range conditions, and a leaner on feed cattle in the Corn Belt.
Annual bank stockholders and boards of directors meet Tuesday with three changes at City National. Jno M Lawrence steps down as director and VP. George G Chance becomes VP and director. G Sam Parker retained as cashier and elected to board. City National officers include E H Astin president and Crenshaw Chance as vice presidents. First National keeps all directors and officers. First State Bank and Trust names Seale Higgs Dulaney as directors with Seale as president.
Joe Martin Henderson of the Kurten 4-H club was named one of Texas’s 25 outstanding club boys for 1931. Miss Inez Higgs presented the honor at a Tabor club meeting, awarding a prestigious pen featuring the 4-H emblem in green and gold on a black background.
Major L. L. McInnis a Bryan College Station figure dies at 76 after a heart attack. He had taught at Texas A and M College and served as acting president. Funeral at First Presbyterian Church followed by interment in Bryan city cemetery.
The military detachment at Texas A and M College will host a fourteen class midwinter horse show at the R O T C Stables this Saturday afternoon. Admission is free for spectators with small entry fees charged to competitors to fund cash prizes. The committee is chaired by First Lieutenant J V Carroll FP A D O L.
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