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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1935
Page
1
The column outlines a twofold retirement proposal to help unemployed youth find work. It calls for voluntary retirement of workers aged 55 to 64 and compulsory retirement at 65, with old age pensions replacing earnings. Benefits scale from 60 to 250 dollars monthly, based on the worker's past earnings.
The record shows the year's lowest temperature reached 19 degrees on Sunday night while the week’s high hit 81 degrees on Wednesday. Rainfall totaled 1.31 inches on Sunday as temperatures varied across days with several readings in the 60s and 70s.
Rev. F. C. Anderson announces stereopticon slides on the 400th Bible translation for Feb 3 at Zion Evangelical Church Kurten. Slides were delayed in December due to a shipment error. The program, endorsed by the American Bible Society, will discuss Luther’s Bible and Bible history with a collection taken to cover shipping.
Jordan, operator at the Great er Palace, slipped Sunday in front of the theatre and suffered a fractured ankle. Relief operator J C Hagemeier is keeping the projection room manned.
William Scott Chapter D A R elected officers for 1935 with regent Mrs. E P Humbert and other officers named. Delegates from Bryan chapter to the National D A R convention in Washington DC include regent Myre Fulgham and incoming regent Humbert. State convention delegates to Corpus Christi in March include regent Fulgham with Humbert Boatwright and Fuller as alternates.
Brunnos Hauptmann was named again as sighted near the Lindbergh estate before Baby Lindbergh’s kidnapping and murder. Millard Whited testified seeing Hauptmann in late February 1932, with the crime dated March 1, 1932. The defense questioned a plaster footprint cast linking to a ransom suspect, while witnesses confirmed a thumb guard was found and lights on the night of the kidnapping.
Washington reports raise in Hearne PWA loan and grant from 25000 to 29000 for water system work. The College of Industrial Arts loan grows from 485000 to 589500 for new buildings. Huntsville public works funds reduced due to failure to return loan and grant agreement sent August 15, 1934.
Texas sportsmen conservationists and outdoor lovers gather in Austin on Wednesday January 30 hosted by the Texas State Division of the Izaak Walton League. Governor Allred to address the banquet with National Izaak Walton League President Dr Preston Bradley and Texas division head C A Wheatley.
A brief marriage license notice lists J. I. Stark and Miss Marie Holloman as parties to a forthcoming ceremony. Officials provide standard filing details and dates as applicable.
Austin January 22 The legislature sent Governor James V Allred a concurrent resolution making immediately effective the law from the last special session that remits penalties and interest on delinquent taxes The measure authorizes tax collectors to accept delinquent taxes without penalties and interest
Brazos County residents faced their coldest spell in nearly two years with a 70 degree high on Sunday dropping to 19 degrees by Monday morning. The Texas Agricultural Experiment Station notes a 1.31 inch Sunday rainfall and lists prior extreme lows in the station records including several 1920s to 1930s dates.
Philadelphia January 22 The body of William Weis kidnapped and slain a night life character was recovered from Neshaminy Creek northeast of Philadelphia. The reputed victim of Robert Mais notorious in state gang was found near the spot directed by authorities yesterday.
Organization of the Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce was perfected with officers reelected Col. C. C. Todd president and G. S. Parker Jr. first vice president. New vice presidents E. R. Bryant and D. L. Wilson and secretary J. H. Conway were named.
Brazos county commissioners voted to make taxes on the intangible valuation of three pipelines delinquent while a federal suit tests the valuation method. Humble pipeline valued at 356410, Atlantic at 95830, Stanolin at 43970, with the suit filed in Brown County and a temporary injunction against collection.
Abi lene Kansas Jan 22 David 5 Kauffman 72 who came to Abi lene in 1881 the year the town was founded died at his home Monday Funeral arrangements are incomplete pending arrival of relatives but services probably will be held Wednesday Kauffman with a brother established a harness shop as one of Abilene s first businesses He remained active in the business until recent illness His wife two sons and three daughters survive.
Nueva Rosita Mexico's largest mining center completed a colony of modern residences for laborers and foremen of the Carbonifera de Sabinas company. The new community has American style facilities with asphalt streets water and sewer services designed by American architects.
Six spring district conferences of the East Texas Chamber of Commerce will feature discussion of proposed Texas sales tax plans. The meetings run February 12 to 20 in Mexia Bryan Beaumont Nacogdoches Commerce Mt. Pleasant with 10:30 a.m. sessions and noon Dutch lunch.
Washington January 22 The senate passed the Smith bill authorizing 100 million dollars for 1935 crop loans double the 1934 appropriation. House action pending A total of 1 million could aid feed for livestock in drought and storm areas Loans carry 6 1/2 percent interest secured by crops planted or growing this year with first lien on 1936 harvests for summer fallowing or winter wheat loans.
LAREDO Jan 22 Ambrose Johnson plans to ship four to five dozen carloads of Bermuda onion plants to Texas and other states in coming weeks. Johnson grows Bermuda onion plants annually and last year moved more than forty carloads to growers in multiple states.
Seventy Texas A and M students or prospective students housed by the Federal Transient Bureau lose temporary dormitory space after a blaze in Bachelor Hall. Windy, icy conditions hampered fire crews. no injuries reported. The two story 1918 19 building cost 30000 and carried no insurance. Temporary housing arranged with some students possibly sent to Houston.
Three President's Balls planned in Bryan to raise funds for the Warm Springs Foundation. One Saturday night at the Municipal Clubhouse with Aggieland music, and two on January 30 at the American Legion home on Highway 21 and at the Knights of Columbus hall on West 26th Street. All start at 8 o'clock, tickets sold by local young women. Committee includes J. S. Caldwell chair, J. S. Casey, James Sullivan, Ford Munnerlyn, Fred Hale, Hershel Burgess, G. S. Parker, Ed S. Martin, Clifford Mitchell, W. R. McCullough, Mrs. Lee J. Rountree, George Chance, C. Halselh.
News of Nallie Womble a Bryan native rising through the Montgomery Ward chain shows a second promotion within a short period. He started in Bryan then moved to Oklahoma City on November 1 and now serves as merchandise checker and inspector at the Fort Worth house.
Bryan Lions Club hear a talk on the phase of the relationship between schools and the community. Henry Ross urged mutual understanding with leaders to foster attitudes, and Vergne Adams led a clarinet trio. I Maniloff won the attendance prize for having over thirty items in his vest pocket.
In the Texas A. & M. College degree list for February 1935 two Bryan residents are named for master of science in agriculture. Henry Ross and Theodore McGregor, both Bryan, appear among 16 total degrees awarded at semester end.
A brutal freeze across Texas leaves seven dead and thousands of cattle frozen along beaches from Brownsville to the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Temperature dropped to 17 degrees with Brownsville at 26, crops damaged and widespread hardship reported as residents warned to protect water lines.
Howard Mike is held in the county jail on a charge of assault with intent to murder after a Friday night shooting that wounded Robert Jones. County officials did not release further details of the incident or motive.
County Agent C L Benson announces new elections for local and county committees in Brazos county. Four local committee of three members each to cover four precincts, totaling twelve local men. Voters may choose former local committeemen or new candidates. prior training preferred. (Continued on page 3)
Work began on preparing the highway division office site after award by the Highway Commission. Under J B Blan supervision the lot is graded and seeded with bluebell bluebonnet poppy and plans include formal beds with zinnias and other plantings to beautify the area beside the highway.
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