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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1929
Page
1
The Texas Legislature resumes work after Governor Moody vetoed major appropriation bills as revenue shortfalls prompted a third extraordinary session. Senator Pollard of Tyler criticized the governor’s action during a personal privilege speech.
The People’s Column notes a Bryan Brazos county Fourth of July event planned by Earl Graham Post 159 American Legion. The patriotic program begins at 11 o'clock with a noon barbecue, inviting all citizens to attend and join on common ground.
A seaside style social ends with games and music at the Black home on Adams Street after a picnic in Sue Flaswel Memorial Park. Guests include Ruth Smith Joyce Smith Lois Brown Ethel Ferguson and Mary Martha Black along with Frank Dwyer Webster McAvoy Maldon Adcock and others. Mr and Mrs W E Wimberly depart for Shreveport to visit Mr Wimberly’s parents.
Fort Worth July 3 Four hundred ninety seven volumes added to the Mary Couts Burnett Library since term start with about 164 reference books ordered for fall. The principal gift is Chalmer McPherson’s 491 volume personal library. Other donors include Mrs. W B Paddock of Colorado Springs and M B Brown of Austin.
Denton July 8 An average of 192 students or 11 percent of the student body were employed each month at the College of Industrial Arts during the past year. Most aid applicants received priority. Each student earned an average of 21 dollars monthly, totaling 4000 dollars, with earnings ranging from 10 to 50 dollars for part time students.
Weather update from The Eagle notes Bryan and vicinity partly cloudy tonight with generally fair conditions Thursday. West Texas also expected to be mostly fair tonight and Thursday.
A third special session appears likely as Gov Dan Moody prepares a second extra ordinary session of the 41st legislature. Both houses delay action on the educational appropriation bill while a free conference committee works toward a final deal. continuation noted on page 5.
Houston July 3. Two firemen died and four others were injured or recovering after two grade crossing crashes on the Houston Belt Terminal railroad as firefighters answered a call. E. H. Grant Jr., 27, and H. L. Oxford, 30, died. Captain Johnnie Litte, 46, was seriously injured.
Bryan friends report Mrs. W. J. Walker of Bryan is in critical condition at her daughter Mrs Sterling P Hart’s home in Commerce with little hope of recovery. Her granddaughters Miss Della Ross Walker of Houston and Mrs Roy Johnson of Bay Center were traveling home yesterday and conveyed the update.
A blaze near Mull Valley endangered additional homes as embers sparked new fires in Cascade Canyon. Over 130 structures were destroyed or damaged with losses likely exceeding 1 million dollars.
Maj. J. E. Sloan arranged a 6 am reveille from the LaSalle Hotel roof echoed through the residence section by buglers, followed by a 48 gun salute to the flag at sunrise. The event kicks off Earl Graham Post No 159 American Legion's long Fourth of July program.
In Amarillo on July 3 a car crashed into a parked truck killing Carroll McMurtry 21 Regan Burton 22 and Joe Wilson 20 all Amarillo residents. Henry Ellis 20 escaped with minor injuries as the other occupant of the auto. The party had just left a dance about 2 am.
The Business and Professional Women's Club of College Station organized and seeking affiliation names two monthly meetings on the first and third Wednesdays. Charter members include Bennie Campbell to Minnie Williamson plus officers Mary Anna Grimes as President and Mildred Saly as 2nd Vice President with other elected posts and committee members.
Houston July 3 Edward Dorsey 21 a Houston fishing party member drowned in the Houston ship channel near here while river conditions were calm witnesses reported he disappeared beneath the water and was not recovered.
Bryan Rotary Club installs new officers led by President H Williamson at a weekly luncheon. Officers include H Williamson president Col C Todd vice president Gayle secretary treasurer W Davis sergeant at arms with C C Todd also speaking. Committees named for coming year include Aims and Object Vocational Service Club Service with listed chairs and members.
Austin reports Texans unlikely to amend the state constitution but will vote on July 16 to raise the governor salary from 4000 to 10000 and to expand the Supreme Court from three to nine members. The piece notes past resistance and changing times behind the proposals.
City hall reports the reddish color in icy water from one well results from sand and iron formation. The water is not dangerous to use, and the color should clear in a day or two according to officials.
Raymond West and Tomas Hernandez, Laredo peace officers, were found guilty by a jury of slaying Harry Williams, a Laredo newspaper reporter. West received 99 years, Hernandez 20 years in prison.
A land company plans to seed muskrat habitat in hundreds of acres along its marsh holdings. Workers harvest scirpus robustus seeds for food and shelter while broadcasting seed from boats along 106 miles of canal to boost muskrat havens at $1 per bushel.
Dallas note says Mayor J Waddy Tate urges Dallas State Fair to proclaim a John Day this fall. Aimed at honoring people named John, invites to notable Johns such as John W Davis John D Rockefeller John Henry Kirby and John Fouts. Tate adds his own name qualifies since J stands for a silent John.
Allen Academy awards six cadets for the 1928 1929 year with Distinguished Student Scholarships of 25 dollars per quarter totaling 100 dollars per student. Recipients include William Lee Campbell Dallas Daniel Wright Kittredge Jr New York City William Ladin Houston David Winterman Eagle Lake George Adams Houston and Santiago Cerna Monterrey Mexico. Scholarships paid in cash or applied to school expenses.
Col C C Todd, Bryan attorney and Rotarian, told the Lions Club at a July 4 luncheon that the United States is a changed nation after World War I. He warned that Europe faced financial strain postwar, lacking funds to pay for needed raw materials and supplies.
Mrs. D. D. Jolly of Bryan will deliver the principal address at the Creath- Brazos Association Woman's Missionary Union quarterly meeting at Nava sota on July 9. Mrs. McAdams of Bedias leads devotion, with music by Mrs. B F K Mullins of Fort Worth. Reports on Mission Study Education Missions Benevolence Stewardship and Personal Service will be limited to three minutes each, plus a young people activities report.
Galveston reports Louis M. Glickman a 35 year old hat repair shop proprietor from Houston found dying in his Oriental Hotel room after registering Tuesday morning. An empty carbolic acid bottle and a filled prescription lay beside him. He died shortly after at John Sealy Hospital.
The Chicago Tribune amphibian Antin Bow er left Chicago today bound for Great Whale in Hudson Bay Country, the first leg of a flight to Berlin. Aboard were Robert Gast, Parker Cramer, and Robert Wood.
Mrs Lila Graham Bryan and her daughter travel with Laura and Cor rine James by auto to El Paso to visit Miss Mary McInnis then proceed to Colorado for the summer. Miss Lila Graham Bryan will return to Bryan after the El Paso visit.
Senator Thomas Love of Dallas formally announced his bid for governor as an anti-Tammany Democrat. He stated his message to the people and pledged malice toward none and charity for all.
The American Legion Earl Graham Post 159 and committees prepare a large Fourth of July observance in Sue Buswell Memorial Park with a morning patriotic service led by Clarence Gilmore of the Texas Railroad Commission. He will speak on The Citizen and His Government. Events include a baby show boxing and wrestling races a baseball game and a juvenile bathing beauty revue.
A grass fire ignited oil on a drainage ditch along South Bryan Avenue around 8 PM, sending dense smoke and drawing a large crowd. Fire Chief Griesser said no damage occurred, not even to mosquitoes, and another film of oil will be spread to prevent breeding.
Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Baker of Webster Harris county pass through Bryan en route to Clifton for a two week vacation with relatives and friends. They travel with nine of ten children from 19 years to 7 months old, including a twins pair. Both parents work for an oil company near Webster and this is their first Clifton visit since leaving five years ago. The eleven travelers ride in a five passenger touring car and appear happy.
AMARIELO July 3 The trial of Mrs Levi Stalworth charged with slaying Mrs Grace Morrison of Plainview was ordered transferred to Canyon The case was set for August 12.
Houston July 3. Buster Guage 22 was killed and Miss Lillian Bissitt 18 wounded in a mysterious shooting at Morgan's Point. The girl, brought to a hospital in Houston, said a man approached their car and attempted to drag her out. Guage resisted and both were shot.
Heavy rain reported across Brazos County early today with Bryan recording 2.1 inches. Farmers expect substantial benefits with widespread precipitation noted in Rock Prairie Ward Survey Stee le s Store Steep Hollow and Kurten areas.
A July 3 blast on the fifth floor of the I. W. Hellman building wrecked offices of the Los Angeles Grain Exchange in downtown Los Angeles. No injuries were reported and no motive has been stated.
No change noted in the cotton market today with local spot prices quoted from 16.75 to 17.25 cents.
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