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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1927
Page
1
A visitor notes Sue Haswell Memorial Park near Bryan offers a splendid drive through a natural setting. Park board members are pleased by growing public enjoyment and see potential for further improvements to make it a premier Texas beauty spot.
The Eagle notes local merchants promote events and specials in Bryan. W. F. Gibbs & Son advertise the Sliding Down Slipper Sale, Jim Webb runs a July sale, and Harry Edge reports a successful Sale of the Season. Mrs. John Edge travels to Dallas to be with ill daughter Althea Edge at Baylor Hospital.
The University of Texas Board of Regents will meet Monday July 18 to adopt the annual budget. President W M W Splawn announced the session and secretary C D Simmons said all members are expected to attend. Edward Crane newly named Regent from Dallas will attend his first meeting.
Violent snow and rain swept Buenos Aires and much of the country today with several areas reporting unusually deep snow. Weather disrupted travel and daily life as crews worked to clear affected roads and infrastructure.
Cotton futures climb six to nine points while local spot prices reach 15.25 cents per pound, signaling a firmer market tone for the day.
In Paris on July 6, Captain Charles Legendre, the French aviator paralyzed since Verdun in 1918, stood and walked with support for the first time since his injury. He greeted Commander Byrd and guided his steps toward Napoleon's tomb, sharing his exploits and renewed courage.
Private talks today between American delegate Hugh Gibson and Viscount Ishii of Japan, then with British delegate A. C. Bridgeman, failed to ease the naval conference crisis. Reports say discussions were lively and did not improve the critical situation.
E H Astin president of City National Bank headed the All-Texas Special party that toured the midwest and east with Governor Dan Moody. Astin praised the trip saying it increased Texas credit and eastern capital investment. Jimmie Walker NYC mayor and Al Smith NY governor greeted the Texans as plans for a 1928 eastern circuit were formed with Middleton and Molyneaux named to key posts.
The Western Public Service Company held the first in a series of educational meetings in Bryan at the Chamber of Commerce offices. W. E. Farmer, Bryan manager, and secretary Sam J. Eberstadt hosted about 28 attendees from towns between Hempstead and Kosse. A banquet followed at Long's Cafe. Three more meetings are planned, with the next on Monday July 0.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist church held its regular monthly session on Tuesday at 4 o'clock. Due to a holiday, attendance was light, but reports from departments were encouraging and a new deaconess outlined upcoming work.
In Laredo on July 6 a 77 year old man, Jose Villarreal, was killed when a speeding car struck him and dragged his body for nearly a block. The driver fled the scene and did not stop after the crash.
Dr. S R Dunn, city veterinarian, hosts his father J B Dunn and several City Hall officials at his Bryan area ranch. Dunn recalls Texas pioneers, notes his grandfather settled locally in 1833, preserves relics from San Jacinto and Santa Anna, and mentions Houston’s home at Wheelock.
Marion S. Church of Dallas will address the Fort Worth A M Club at its weekly luncheon at the University Club. He is one of the organizers of the Texas A and M Ex Students Association and will speak as principal speaker for an Independence Day program.
In St Paul Minnesota on July 6 police found two women shot in their bedroom identified as Mrs Teddy Du Bois former hotel operator and Anne Grenville daughter of labor leader George Grenville. Police believe the killings may be tied to a kidnapping and gang feud.
Mrs. Will Morrison of Wichita Falls was seriously injured and Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Starnes sustained lesser injuries when their car overturned on a curve five miles north of Decatur Wednesday afternoon.
Huntsville July 6 For the first time since the electric chair was installed the death house is full with nine inmates awaiting execution or appeals. Chaplain E L Garrett notes all cells are occupied as inmates from Houston and other areas face July executions and stay adjustments.
Paris July 6 Charles Levine said he will fly back to New York as soon as he can find a French pilot to accompany him Chamberlin will not pilot the return due to other engagements and the pilot's name will be announced in a few days at a luncheon with American and British correspondents.
The Bryan Lions Club heard speeches by Supt. Harry L. Durham Rev A F Ainsworth Dr F D Fuller and Sam E Eberstadt plus vocal solos by Mona Mossman and Elliot Benson. The event featured remarks on public service and humor with Miami convention notes and local introductions.
E A Lightfoot director of the Allen Academy band and state band teachers secretary has again signed to direct the local band. He is regarded as one of the state's top band directors. Lightfoot and his family depart tomorrow for a summer vacation in New Mexico and Arizona.
J. M. Parks of Farmersville age 23 and A. and M. class of 1927 with a Bachelor of Science degree chosen by the Bell County commissioners court to be county agent. He may be the youngest county agent in Texas. Parks graduated from Farmersville High School in 1922 and has studied at A. and M. for five years.
Ramsay MacDonald, Labour leader, tabled a censure motion in the House of Commons against Baldwin's Lords reform. The plan is said to deprive Commons of finance control, entrench Lords on a hereditary basis, and remove voters' power over the upper chamber.
Ray Swartz a 24 year old ranch caretaker and boxer died from a gunshot at Ennis Montana after a rodeo altercation with Mrs Charles Manley 25 wife of a rancher She surrendered and remained at the scene An inquest is planned Woman fired a .45 caliber pistol saying she would force truth from him Swartz leaves a wife in Boise and a mother in Kansas
George E. Christian was appointed a member of the Commission of Appeals to aid the Court of Criminal Appeals. He succeeds Lamar Bethea while W. R. Bishop remains another member. The court’s term begins after a pending October meeting, with A. B. Martin speculated as a possible second appointee.
Watertown New York July 6 Captain Curtis Wheeler and Lieutenant Carl Sack based at Pine Camp near Watertown were killed when their plane crashed to the ground.
The Department of Agriculture reports widespread boll weevil emergence at cooperative marketing stations. Compared with 1926, College Station Texas shows higher survival before June 16 at five point seven tenths percent.
The June issue of Manufacturers' Record, a Baltimore national magazine, highlights Texas with two major articles including an eight-picture piece on the West Texas Chamber of Commerce convention at Wichita Falls. E. H. Whitehead of the West Texas chamber authored one article while Howard L. Clark wrote a 1000 plus word piece titled Texas Refutes Minnesota Slanders. The issue also covers Texas railroad development and hotel building.
Claude Sleepy Poe former Burleson College assistant coach has been elected coach of athletics at Bryan High School for 1927-28. A Sherman high school product and Tex TA star, Poe will teach history and coach all sports. He is praised for a strong playing and coaching record and for a clean, bright future. Bryan voters welcome his selection, recommended by Superintendent H. L. Durham.
Fort Worth July 6 A last effort to save F M Snow from the electric chair at Huntsville July 15 will be made this week by appealing to Governor Moody for commutation to life imprisonment Snow was convicted in November 1925 of killing his wife his mother in law and his stepson on his ranch near Stephen ville Attorneys say affidavits from alienists claim Snow is moron or has the mentality of a child and doctors say his physical state limits his life to about five years
Sixteen thousand Tampa cigar makers will strike for 24 hours tomorrow in sympathy with Nicolas Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti who are under death sentence in Massachusetts, announced by the local strike committee.
Houston July 6 Congressman Tom Connally urged a navy equal to any afloat and warned against limiting armaments. He said munition plants and industry must be drafted for military duty, profit removed from war, and democracy saved from radicalism. Former soldiers can aid in the effort.
AUSTIN July 2 State Senator Edgar E Witt announced he will seek the Congressional seat from the Waco district to replace Tom Connally if Connally runs for the Senate seat now held by Earle B Mayfield Witt originated the tax survey resolution and has authored school laws and textbook acts while active in public education and other Senate legislation.
Tabor boys and girls club plans a picnic lunch with fried chicken and cake as a centerpiece. County Agent C L Benson notes the event at the Tabor community meeting Friday night. Ty Cobb Bryan Eagle city editor will address and Miss Nano Mossman of Las Cruces NM may sing for the young attendees.
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