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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1930
Page
1
Texas witnesses clearer skies as the latest cold spell weakens though subfreezing temperatures persist. Amarillo drops to zero while Brownsville records 28 degrees above freezing and Bryan College Station report 16 and 13 degrees respectively with 22 degrees by afternoon.
A letter from E M Griggs superintendent of Bryan Orphan Home thanks Bryan and College Station friends for Christmas gifts of toys food clothing and money to help needy children. The note appears in the Bryan Daily Eagle dated January 20, 1930.
C R Presnal of Tabor community praises selling hog meat by sausage as profitable. He arrived in Bryan with 170 pounds of sausage, saying it’s a typical load when hogs are killed in cold weather. Other farmers may follow this weekend example.
In Mexico City on January 23 the church moved to reduce common law marriages by providing free wedding services to those unable to pay. Officials say poverty drives many such unions.
Wilbur Shaw, editor of the Dallasite Magazine and a veteran Dallas newspaperman, was found dead at a street intersection in the residence district. He apparently froze or was struck by a vehicle. Shaw was last seen in the city hall press room and had worked on four Dallas newspapers.
Fire destroyed the First Baptist church in Mexia today with an estimated loss of 120000 dollars. The interior was in flames before the alarm. Insurance covers 70000 dollars of the loss. The building had replacements after a prior fire. Defective wiring is a possible cause.
George A. Adams president of the Bryan Cemetery Association says no board meeting will be held Thursday January 24 because of cold weather. He urges full attendance of directors Thursday January 30 at the City National Bank.
A Texas Business Review note from Austin reports December brought easier money markets after Federal Reserve policy. Rates rose before holidays then fell again as funds moved to larger centers. Gold exports offset by Fed open market operations. brokers loans fell about 50 percent though utilized amounts stay similar.
In Bryan Texas the Good Cheer committee reports severe cold and widespread need with wood fuel clothing and food in short supply. A college rescue supplied heat for women and children during a cold stretch. Residents are urged to donate clothing bedding food fuel or money to help women children old people and the sick with supplies coordinated through Mrs J L Brock or Pat Newton at First State Bank.
The Texas House appointed Marigold Rollins, 11, as special page for two women members during the called session. She is the first girl page in the Texas Legislature, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. Rollins of Austin. The Rollins family won the State Fair of Texas “fitter families” prize.
HOLLYWOOD Calif Jan 23 Mrs Mary Baird Bryan 60 widow of William Jennings Bryan died last night in Hollywood California Local obituary notes her as the widow of the famed orator and politician and records the passing in a brief notice
Texas A and M College seeks a share of oil royalties from West Texas leases, arguing it owns part of the university. A committee of regents will hear A and M representatives T O Walton F M Law Byrd White and UT officials H Y Benedict R L Batts W M Odell. The regents will also hear Attorney General Bobbitt on a proposed suit to recover about 600 acres in Crane County claimed as public school land.
Vie weather for Bryan and vienni Fair with continued cold tonight. Thursday fair with slowly rising temperature. East Texas fair and continued cold tonight, Thursday fair with slowly rising temperature. West Texas fair tonight and continued cold.
At year end 1928 the district had 854 producing wells yielding 9 469 barrels daily. Through December 31 1929 total district oil production since 1921 reached 21 729 098 12 barrels across Webb Duval Zapata and Jim Hogg counties.
The B. and J. Sales Company takes over the salvage of ladies and children's shoes from Wilson Bradley, Inc. and will open for sale on Saturday in the building balcony under supervision of Mr. Barnes representing the concern.
Fire in Panger's business district destroyed a drug store and damaged a neighboring dance hall. Owners estimate the total damage at $50,000 as smoke and water affected the area.
Despite rain and wind the Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce met Tuesday night with about 150 members and guests. New board members were announced and Judge W O Huggins spoke on roads. two 4 H Club youths from Brazos County shared success stories to inspire local farmers.
In Austin on January 23 legislators argued over penitentiary policy and a Tyler highway building. The House formed a committee to study the project while the Senate debated creating a full membership committee on centralization or using the existing penitentiaries panel. House suspended rules to approve 150000 dollars for current session expenses and per diem.
Due to continued cold weather there will be no mid week prayer services at the First Baptist Church tonight. The announcement was made by pastor Rev R E Day.
Cotton futures closed 1 to 3 points higher while new crop prices held steady between 16 1/2 and 16 3/4 cents. The market showed little overall change with traders watching demand signals.
County Judge A S McSwain outlined the Brazos County road program during a Bryan Lions Club luncheon. He urged securing an eighty foot right of way on roads to be improved to ease traffic, allow proper drainage, and protect fences. the county will grade roads and build bridges where land is donated and work proceeds on ready roads.
A bus and a fast mail train collided near Cleveland killing ten children and the driver Don Taylor. Three children were injured and two more may die. Names listed include William Davidson Rita Dorothy Vernon Evelyn Jacob Jamita and others. The cause remains undetermined amid a spate of Ohio tragedies in three weeks.
Judge Moore stated that the trial of John Brady for murder will require a full week to select a jury. Witnesses reappeared after being sent home and were dismissed until Monday. Brady and his wife remained jailed. Lehlia Highsmith's father walked the streets advising Brady.
Dallas, January 23. O. P. Chandler, 25, was shot to death at Castle Inn by a man who gave the name Carl Chance and said he acted in self defense. The shooting stemmed from a long standing quarrel.
Austin lawmakers push to limit county officers total earnings to 12 500 and set a 2 500 minimum for small counties as part of a proposed salaried system. The Senate committee reports some officials earn up to 22 000 annually and notes constitutional constraints.
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