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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1933
Page
3
Local columns record a variety of social notes from Bryan and nearby towns. Mentions include visits by relatives and friends, medical updates, travel between Dallas Waco and College Station, student movements, and weekend gatherings among households in Calvert Bryan and Georgetown.
The program lists classes for military three gaited, fine harness, civilian three gaited, Shetland pony, ladies novice, children's three gaited, five gaited, colt, enlisted men jumping, touch and cut jumping, officers jumping, open jumping, pair jumping, and a cowpony stake race. It specifies entrants: officers enlisted men faculty and civilians, mounts provided where noted, jumps heights from 3 ft 8 in to 3 ft 10 in, and race format with heats and disqualification rules.
Miss Dorothy Doane of Bryan is among ten University of Texas students elected to full membership in the Curtain Club, the campus dramatic group. The new members enter after a probationary period under the merit system, and Doane, who will receive a bachelor of business administration in February, is a Kappa Kappa Gamma member.
Bryan firemen were called to Polly Hunt's residence on West 1st Street to tackle a blaze caused by a defective flue. The fire damaged the ceiling and roof of the house.
An urban council race faces confusion as voters await returns from a disputed mayoral election. Officials emphasize timely results while addressing poll access and ballot count ambiguities.
James E Ferguson announces a wide slate of state appointments including Lee Simmons to remain as prison chief and J Luther Strak Dr K H Aynesworth L J Sulak named to UT board of regents. County officials and Texas A M leadership reshuffled as Sterling prepares new terms and legislative questions arise over regent tenure.
The column argues for the amendment allowing redemption without court action, reducing costs to 1 dollar and extending the two year window to redeem at 25 percent in year one and 50 percent in year two. It defends due process, noting notice, publications, and postings suffice while urging voters to back the measure to meet bond obligations.
The amendment aims to convert tax delinquent accounts into cash while protecting delinquent homeowners and considering renters as potential owners. It promotes simplicity, gradual collection, and broad distribution of accounts among holders to ease tax burdens and keep schools open without hurting taxpayers. The piece urges support for a plan that could transform thousands of dollars in delinquent accounts into ready cash while balancing owner protections.
Bryan Bankerof the institution and chairman of the faculty. He shaped the growth of the young educational institution and remained devoted to its welfare. In 1890 Major Mecinnis moved to Bryan to become first vice president of the First National Bank, a post he held for 42 years and was re elected recently. He engaged in civic affairs as city alderman and chaired the charter drafting, served as city commissioner, and promoted the school system and city government expansion. He helped found the chamber of commerce and led the Business Men’s League, later evolving into the current organization.
The Texas House adopted a resolution expressing regret at the death of Major Louis L. McInnis former chairman of the faculty at Texas A and M College. The chamber adjourned today in his honor following the resolution offered by Rep. George Butler.
Prospects of obtaining the 1934 Texas division convention of the Southwest Waterworks Association were canvassed by Bryan city and chamber officials. J Bryan Miller, Jacksonville city manager and former Bryan official, chairs the committee and would push for Bryan if invited. The 1934 convention would be one of the most successful Bryan has hosted, with praise for its facilities and opportunities to network with Texas A and M College.
At First Methodist Church Bryan Maine Dr L B Elrod opens a six week mid week prayer series on Missions from Christ and the Coming Kingdom. Each Wednesday focuses on a topic with named leaders and dates for January and February.
Sam Houston freshmen battled Bryan in a hard fought game at A and M gym. Bryan edged ahead 19 to 17 at halftime and pulled away in the second half to win. Edge led Bryan with 13 points and Johnson added strong defense for the visitors. Coach Carmichael’s squad advances to face Consolidated at Bowie gym Thursday and then meets the A and M Fish Friday at Bowie or A and M court.
Thieves ransacked the study of Dr. Thos. Gordon Watts in the First Presbyterian church Wednesday night in search of money. They entered through the church and Sunday School rooms. papers were scattered but nothing was taken and no damage occurred.
City Manager R. G. Williams, stricken with flu, spent a brief period at the office Monday before retreating home to bed.
A spirited ad extols Dare's Mentha Pepsin as a fast acting liquid remedy for gas indigestion and stomach misery. It claims instant relief and notes benefits against dyspepsia gastritis and related nervous symptoms, urging immediate procurement.
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