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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1932
Page
2
A feature profile highlights Ran Cole a Bryan entrepreneur and Nehi Bottling Works manager along with a roundup of local figures H L Durham Texas Education leadership Gabe Carell and Mrs Minnie Cunningham. It notes Bryan public schools progress and prominent homeowners like Walter Coulter shaping the city.
School superintendents and principals from the Southwestern division of the Texas State Teachers Association will meet January 22 at San Jacinto Inn for a dinner and program. J Hall Sheppard announces three educators will speak on topics including findings of the research committee and reorganization plans. Approximately 100 guests are expected with special music from John H Reagan High School students.
Dr W Brown of the U S Department of Agriculture leads tick eradication in Brazos county. Visitors included J H Davidson of Cameron and KE Sprott of Rockdale. Davidson runs Milam county efforts while Sprott will move to Brazos after February 1st to work in Bryan. Davidson notes Milam county to be tick free after July. From 2000 herds, 153 remain to be cleaned. work began in Milam on April 27 1931.
Last week featured a mix of sun and clouds with appreciable rain across days. The high reached 76 degrees on Wednesday and the low dropped to 46 degrees on Monday and Tuesday, while total rainfall amounted to 2.9 inches.
Roy Robertson and Dominick Angonia of Steele's Store visited Bryan today to trade with local merchants.
A long speculative essay argues the pope’s infallibility mirrors a supreme court, with the pope as guardian of the church’s constitution. It explains the pope’s final judgment on faith or morals, likening church governance to the U S system, citing biblical passages to support Peter’s rock role.
Organizers expect 750 official delegates from across Texas for the state’s largest farmers convention with auto caravans and attendance likely to exceed 1500. Speakers include M S Winder of the American Farm Bureau Federation, H McCarrell of the Clark Farm Bureau, Connie Benslager Arkansas Home Demonstration Agent, and Jere Be Tyennan Texas Farm Bureau Federation president.
Lefty Griffith, southpaw star of hope for the Washington Senators, has secured his 1932 contract and plans to join spring training in February at Biloxi Mississippi. He previously trained with Washington and spent 1931 season on loan to Chattanooga. Bracketed with Monty Weaver as likely successors to Jones and Hadley, Griffith is viewed as a rising piece of the pitching staff.
The Bryan Park Board re elected all members for another year at City Hall. Officers named were Mrs W S Howell president G S Parker treasurer and Roy Stone secretary. Committees include Grounds chaired by H A Burger and Building chaired by G S Parker. Plans for park beautification and harmon fund exploration were discussed.
Mr and Mrs J M Atkins of Rock Prairie were guests in Bryan today visiting local families and attending social events.
The Fidelity Finance stockholders met last night to elect officers for the coming year. Samuel Armstrong and George Adams were named to top posts with W J Coulter as vice president. Directors voted a ten percent dividend as of January 1 2020 and paid $26 034 22 to investors in bonds debentures and accounts for the year ending December 21 1831.
Mr Colp outlines five large parks Davis Mountains Palo Duro Canyon Palo Pinto Park at Mineral Wells and Caddo Lake with 40 smaller spots under the Texas State Park Board. He notes clubs and PTAs aided preservation, cites paying returns from tourism and cites Michigan as a model. Reading Club session follows with yearbook committee and new members.
The suit alleges Fred L. Smith planned to plant 900 acres to cotton in 1932 in defiance of a new cotton reduction law. It claims he planned to break and plow land and finance farming with Calvert State Bank to cover the operations.
Gentle preparation described for infant colic and stomach discomfort. Emphasizes Castoria as safe for frequent use, offering mild regulation for issues like constipation diarrhea and coated tongues. Promotes Castoria as superior to strong adult medicines for growing children.
J. E. McDonald, Texas commissioner of agriculture, attends the trial to test the constitutionality of a 1932 cotton prohibition. The law, enacted in a special session last September, limits cotton acreage to 0 percent of land under all crops in 1931 as a Franklin case test.
The Martha Class of the First Christian Church of Bryan held its monthly business and social session Tuesday night at 8 o'clock in the home of Mrs Charlee N Shepardson. President Mrs L J Falgeau led a program of activities as the class grows. A refreshment plate followed the social hour. Attending were Mesdames L J Falgeau Jess Cook A A Hyde J J Ray Weldon Jones Arthur Cook Byron Alphin EB B Middleton J D Benson N Shepardson Ruth Radford Grace Dowling R J Auld P C Dishman L W Britton and Miss Sadie Belle Wilson.
The Reliance Baptist Church plans a large barbecue on February 9 to benefit church activities. Lions club chairman Ray McDaniel will coordinate an entertainment program and announce the full lineup in a few days.
Headaches neuritis neuralgia colds prompt Bayer Aspirin use. The ad claims relief is immediate and that Bayer Aspirin can relieve almost any ache or pain, with no time when it cannot be taken.
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