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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1933
Page
10
The article notes that those with no land may receive plots in a community garden and credits broad local contributions to relief work in Bryan. It highlights a communal spirit to aid those in economic distress from ill health or unemployment while encouraging self help where possible through garden projects both private and public.
The essay argues against eliminating the 100 motorcycle patrolmen, noting they recovered substantial revenue from registration fees and fines, and reduced accidents. It cites annual net income from patrol operations, high deterrence value, and potential need for enforcement of any drivers license law, framing the force as economical and essential.
Relief agencies report winter struggles for the unemployed and vulnerable families. Mississippi officials advocate work and gardening, proposing city or RFC funded community gardens and pattern plots to reduce relief dependence. Affected families would be checked for land and required to participate and tend their plots.
At the annual Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce meeting leaders urged unity and action to boost the local economy. They cited highway bonds, the Farmers Market, and trade expansion as outcomes of collective effort and urged citizens to support the chamber with time and funds to spur continued development.
Local interest grows in extending Highway 45 from Beans Prairie toward Bryan. Residents cite convenience for travel to Bryan and better East Texas to A M College access. Supporters urge coordinated civic effort by Bryan and Brazos County.
The piece chronicles Jed Harris the would-be Belasco successor and a cast of show business figures in 1930s New York. It notes his assets and profits, eccentricities and bursts of cynicism, plus anecdotes about Ethel Barrymore Constance Collier and the Rockefellers. It ends with reflections on Tunney and Dempsey and a personal illness note.
The Eagle Office seeks clean cotton raes that are free of buttons and in good condition. Garments must be pristine and buttonless to meet filing and display standards.
The Bryan Morning Eagle notes Judge J. W. Doremus returned from Houston after a favorable verdict in the Bonneville suit and visited his daughter Mrs. Ed Hoffman at Brenham. Bishop Seth Ward passed through en route to Houston after attending a Missionary Institute in Jewett. Mrs. T. C. Bite bought a cottage in the south end from A. Moore, built by J. C. Kennowie. Royal Arch Masons completed degrees with Ed S. Derden and others receiving, while Christian Sunday School teachers plan a meeting at Prof J. H. Allen’s home. A. A. Farley returns from business trips through South and East Texas.
A Mexia News excerpt warns that once fear takes hold it haunts the mind and a minor mishap can trigger a panic, making death seem less terrifying.
Governor Edgar Witt hints at a possible run for a second term as his wife Mrs Miriam A Witt sits beside him on the platform. Witt notes a hospital injury to his right arm and asserts he may need the arm in 1934 while the audience applauds. The event draws many Texas lawmakers and alumni to Austin amid pre session activity.
Albert Aronson, Louisville Times managing editor, argues newspapers dominate advertising through reader usage and year round availability. He states advertising would vanish without newspapers and that no substitute exists for newspaper advertising in guiding shoppers and buyers.
A 65 year old New Yorker, nearly blind and unemployed, borrows a nickel for a subway ride. The coin turns out to be lead slag. a police arrest leads to a night in custody and his subsequent suicide. The incident exposes deep loneliness and misfortune that can push a fragile person toward despair.
Dr W H Andrew preached at First Baptist on Genesis 22 about Abraham’s faith and God providing a lamb. He urged reliance on Christ as Savior and noted three new members joining: Mr Carl Sprague, Mrs Sprague, and Miss Ruby Lee Morrow.
The Bryan Pastors Association held a well attended meet Friday morning from 10 to 12 o'clock in the office of Dr. Thomas Gordon Watts, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Bryan.
Extension service at A and M distributes Farm and Home Hint No. 829 to county agents and agricultural workers for the Live on the Farm program. It covers smoke house types, construction, and best methods for smoking meat with illustrations of barrel, A shaped, and vole smoke houses.
Stockholders of the Texas Wool and Mohair Company re elected Victor Pierce as president and named J W Owens of Ozona as vice president. Roy Hudspeth remains vice president and general manager. Pierce resides in San Angelo and Ozona.
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