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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1937
Page
1
The column asserts security is a timeless human aim, tracing origins to crude cave paintings. It predicts future political pressure may center on economic security rather than classic slogans. It cites Stuart Chase and quotes concerns about bread lines charity and dispossession.
Mrs Ava Cadle of Franklin is at St Josephs hospital after a late yesterday arrival for special treatment. An early morning operation was performed and hospital officials report she is progressing as well as possible at this time.
Rabies in a severe form is widespread among Brazos county dogs with outbreaks between Bryan and College. Dr. Marsteller of the College veterinary hospital notes many rabies-afflicted dogs and stresses inoculation as best protection. Sheriff Roy Nunn warns residents to keep dogs tied, avoid strays, and check dogs exposed to possible rabies.
Stephen F. Austin High reports 13 mid term graduates including Lynn Atkins and Rebecca Jones. About 85 new students join for the second semester, with 28 transfers from Bowie Elementary and five other transfers plus returning students.
Brazos County reports a 1936 profit under the salary system as state payments lag. The county is $528 in the red, with about $2,500 owed by the state and a potential $2,000 net gain if paid. State coverages include one third of the county attorney’s salary and per capita shares. county cuts reduced costs by about $4,000 by eliminating the assistant county attorney post and other wages.
Funeral services were held in Bryan and Houston for C L Tabor Jr 54 of Houston who died Sunday afternoon after a heart attack. McCulloch Dansby directed Bryan rites with Dr W H Andrew officiating and Mrs J Webb Howell singing. He leaves a widow and siblings Melvina Charles and Jeff Tabor.
Kurten schoolhouse was broken into Wednesday night but no property of the school or pupils was taken. Some clothing was found on the floor. the entry was discovered Thursday morning by Fritz Hahn, the caretaker.
Checks totaling nearly two million dollars were distributed to Texas farmers for the 1936 agricultural conservation program. A. L. Smith said 11,193 applications in 21 counties accounted for about 40 million dollars in Texas conservation payments. Applications now reach about 2,000 daily with a projected 3,000 daily peak as processing speeds improve.
Yearbooks for the Girls Home Demonstration clubs of Brazos county prepared under Miss Velma J Erisman county home demonstration agent and printed by Eagle Printing Company are off the press and ready for distribution. They are bound in light brown imitation leather with deep photo ink on the cover and open with the club motto colors and prayer, pledge and poem. The books list county home demonstration council officials agent itinerary 4 H clubs their presidents and sponsors order of business goals appreciation programs and calendar.
Fred Lewis, negro, was arrested Saturday night by Policeman Horace Reed and Lee Norwood on a charge of burglarizing the smoke house of H. R. Phillips on Highway 21 east of Bryan. Lewis admitted taking smoked meat in two raids and led officers to two persons who bought some of the meat.
A group of 27 Kurten primary pupils visited the Rural School and Carnegie libraries Tuesday morning to learn how books are kept. They plan a library at their own school and build chairs and tables from orange crates. At Carnegie, Miss Willie Rogers gave them an ornamental red elephant and a library book. Rural School library gifts came from Mrs. W. E. Neeley, who also provided candy and refreshments. Teachers in charge were Mrs. Sybil Roth and Mrs. W. T. Kelly.
Virginia Moore of Navasota has been elected editor in chief of the Sardine yearbook published by UT girls at Scottish Rite Dormitory. A sophomore in journalism with many activities, she serves on dorm house council and Delta Delta Delta.
City editor James Whaley was attacked in the Eagle building by Marshall Peters of Navasota with Edgar Peters and Ira Kelly present. Peters accompanied by Harris had been invited to the courthouse and then confronted Whaley, striking him and knocking him down.
Deputy Peters and Deputy Gayle resign after Harris lowers deputy salaries to 65 dollars a month. Harris will staff with day workers until the next commissioners court meeting. An audit by CPAs will be presented to the court and a district court check will follow, per Judge Davis's special committee.
County commissioners refused a stenographer. Miss Irene Thompson was approved as deputy in the county tax assessor-collector office at 80 dollars monthly. The court set salaries for deputies and workers, approved office expenses, and opened bids for a two year county depository.
Harry Hines of Wichita Falls will be the chief speaker at the Bryam and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce annual dinner Thursday night in Washington D.C. He is chairman of the Texas Highway Commission and known as an entertaining after dinner speaker. The subject of his address has not been given.
A large attendance is expected as Bryan and College members operate ticket sales for the annual chamber gathering. Reservations should be made early to accommodate W A Duncan of the College Subsis tence department. The banquet in the mess hall will feature a tribute to deceased past presidents and the introduction of new board directors alongside musical numbers.
Effective January 15 1937 and until further notice the U S Army recruiting station Hearne is accepting applicants for enlistment in Cavalry and Field Artillery horsedrawn at Fort Bliss Texas Fort Bliss is adjacent to El Paso about five miles from the city center and connected by trolley and bus lines
Gov James V Allred opens his second term in Austin pledging faith in the republican form of government amid challenges. He calls the oath a call to service after a strong vote of confidence as thousands attend his inauguration with many former governors present and jurists in attendance.
John H. Baker of New York City spoke at Texas A and M in College Station on bird protection. The illustrated lecture featured lantern slides and film on Roseate Spoonbill habitat on a Galveston Island refuge, Rainey Preserve in Louisiana, and Florida preserves. The Audubon Societies maintain three Texas coast preserves on islands near Galveston Bay, Matagorda Bay, and Brownsville. Baker's visit was hosted by college science and history groups and ended with his departure for Huntsville.
Gladys Keefer, a Wells, Texas girl, was killed when she fell from a moving truck driven by her father as the door swung open. The rear wheel passed over her head during Saturday's accident, according to Lufkin reporting.
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