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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1935
Page
2
The plan would divide pension amounts between husband and wife, rewarding mothers and workers with age based benefits. It envisions funding from higher inheritance taxes and luxury taxes and requires other measures. It also calls for expanding the Farmers Market to improve space and sanitation, financed by the chamber of commerce.
Hubert M. Harrison vice president and general manager of the East Texas Chamber of Commerce visited Bryan with D. L. Wilson and other officials to discuss the district meeting set for February 13. The district includes 12 counties and will be led by C. F. Ashcroft, Harrison, and Curtis Morris. Harrison had returned from Washington to discuss national chamber trends and the recovery program, noting improved business sentiment and stronger financial support in 1934 and early 1935. He also met with A and M College president T. O. Walton and Brazos councilor J. F. Casey.
Friday the State Highway Commission awarded the contract for the Bryan highway division office to Ramey Brothers of El Paso. The price is 14402 dollars. The Brazos River bridge repair near Navasota was let to Buckner Brothers of Cleburne for 3421 dollars.
A historic drug ad touts Herbine as a combination herb remedy that stimulates both liver bile flow and intestinal action to relieve dizziness headaches indigestion and bodily rundown. Get your bottle at Druggists.
Mrs. Joe T. Hill and two children Daisy Jane and Judith visit grandmother Mrs. O H Astin in Bryan. Bishop Clinton S Quin and Miss Ruby Giesecke travel from Houston to attend Texas Episcopal diocese council in Waco. Many other local residents visit, travel, or plan future trips including Fr. Boriskie and families, Mrs. Bettie Dowell, Henry Koontz, Justice J P Yeager, T B Martin, Ben Bond, Walter Hudspeth, Berry Risinger, J F Crenshaw, Adolph Kaplan, Miss Cora Ellen Pos, Oak McKenzie ill, Wilman Ross, R L Owens, Tom Field, Dr W H Andrew, Mrs J O Alexander, Mrs Tom B Yager, Henry Young, W H Buchanan, Severn N Evans, and family moves to Hempstead.
Stephen F. Austin high school bronco basketball team overwhelmed Mexia Black Cats 35 to 7 in a Central Texas Basketball League game. The Broncos dominated on both ends, with Raymond Lang and Bob Presnal at forwards and Eldridge McCall at center. Mexia broke scoring late with two field goals and two free throws in the fourth period.
Center and Captain H G Stallings with guards Stallings and Mead led a close scoring contest. Bench players Turek Lindsey Merka and Jones logged significant minutes as McCall Lang Stallings and Presnal shared top scores.
First Baptist Church of Bryan voted to hire M. W. Bergerson of Fort Worth as educational director to fill the vacancy from H. P. Black’s resignation who moved to Second Baptist Church in Houston. Bergerson accepted the position.
Mr. Bergerson arrives to begin new duties at the First Baptist Church in Bryan. He completes an A B from Texas Christian University this January and a Masters in Religious Education from Fort Worth Seminary, with further study at the University of Iowa.
Mrs. Helen DeMaret Young and her family relocate today to the J. T. Hines cottage on West 26th street after leaving their previous residence.
A note records one of the Adams residences on South Bryan avenue reflecting a slated action or regular inspection. The entry mentions the property by location and sponsor, with no further details on owners or dates.
Advert says cod liver oil concentrated into sugar coated tablets improve vigor and weight. Claims include a sick child gaining 10 percent in a month and a thirteen year old adding weight weekly. offers money back if gains are less than three pounds. Endorsed by Good Housekeeping Institute.
Two Waco lawyers Jim Guthrie and Fred Hartley received a 10 hour contempt sentence for withdrawing from Roy Curry's murder defense in court. Judge Bartlett cited their act to support State Rep George Butler's continuance bid until legislative adjournment. Curry was later sentenced to life for slaying James Malcolm Stewart. While jailed they hosted many visitors and enjoyed hot meals.
Reports from Waco say Judge Bartlett held the attorneys in contempt for trying to delay the Curry trial. He warned that when the Legislature adjourns he will summon Rep. George Butler in the same case for his part in the affair.
Brazos county cotton growers in the southern part of the county join Grimes County producers in a program to plant one variety. About 6 000 acres are pledged. In Grimes county about 20 percent of 47 000 acres already pledged, with Acala the chosen variety.
A Newark Indiana mother reports her four year old son, once weak and constipated, gained appetite and strength after using Milks Emulsion. The product, sold in 60 cent and 1.20 dollar bottles, promises solid emulsion palatable enough for a spoon and offers a refund if unsatisfied. Sold by druggists nationwide.
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