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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1931
Page
1
The People's Column urges Bryan merchants to join a goodwill tour through the local trade territory. Officials warn that low participation among business leaders risks dampening future volumes and economic outlook, urging a fully representative delegation from Bryan.
Billie Sanders Downard son of Hiram T. Downard stays with his grandparents W. R. Sanders while his parents vacation at Carlsbad Caverns. He visited neighbors Sam Eberstadt and aunt Waldine Sanders. Mrs. Walter Cargill and Mrs. Ted Krahl depart Bryan after ten days with the Riley family on Mechanics Avenue. Haygood Price and daughter Elouise Price depart for Corpus Christi for a two week vacation after visiting Bryan friends Tuesday night.
Highway committee of Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce met with J Earl Porter of Burleson county to discuss a road from the west end of the new Brazos river bridge to the Bryan Caldwell road. Porter planned to interest Burleson residents in the project. County engineer C C Todd Jr said he would run a line to determine the right of way and hand it to the local committee to speed land purchases.
The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized the New Orleans Texas and Mexico Railway Company to acquire control of the Rio Grande and Eagle Pass Railway, which operates in Texas along the Mexican border.
Claude Ray of Gilmer former Upshur county district clerk pleaded guilty in district court to five indictments for forging state witness fee certificates. He received two years on each count with the last three sentences concurrent, totaling four years. The case followed investigations by the senate finance committee.
I. L. Burt aged 34 was killed and Lorene Cole 24 fatally injured when a car driven by Cole struck a telephone pole on a street corner. Cole died in a hospital.
Gladewater July 8 W. W. Bradley a local lumberman is credited with financing drilling and completing his own No 1 M O Sheppard well The well is estimated to produce 20000 barrels per day and lies in the George R Rains survey southwest of Lake Devenia.
In Big Spring on July 8 a leading pasteurized milk producer reduced retail prices from 15 to 12 12 cents per quart and from 10 to 8 cents per pint, reflecting lower consumer costs.
Bryan high school will hold summer session graduation Friday July 24 per Supt. Harry L. Durham. Candidates include Jane Cavitt Buford Imogene Bunting Henry Mochiman Osborne Higgs Millie Novosad Eddie Bravenee Vera Mac Frame Edna Pearl Ramsey Adele Syptak.
In Austin on July 8, graduates report scarce teaching posts statewide with Travis County schools fully staffed despite over 1,000 applications pending. The shortage underscores a broader hiring challenge in the public schools system.
The Bryan Lions Club held its installation program Tuesday with Prof. J B Joyce of A and M College delivering the final talk in an oil industry series. Outgoing president Dr. Lamar Jones opened the meeting which District Governor F D Fuller then staffed by installing President-Elect H Q Ferguson and First Vice President Fred Hale.
John D. Rockefeller celebrated his 92nd birthday at his Pocantico Hills estate in Tarrytown New York. The event was low key with the immediate family, and Rockefeller stayed in good health. He worked, played golf, and took an automobile ride during the day.
Governor Ross S. Sterling says he will oppose any rise in the general revenue property tax above 27 cents per $100. The state automatic tax board, including the governor, treasurer, and comptroller, will meet between July 15 and July 20 to set a new rate. The current rates are 27 cents for general revenue, 35 cents for schools, and 7 cents for Confederate pensions.
The oil well drilled on the Walter Smith tract about 18 miles from Bryan was abandoned after reaching 3000 feet. W J Beaven in charge of operations said the rig moved to Burleson county on the Dolly Boyett land and a new well will be spudded immediately about 1000 feet from the previous lost well where gas blew out over a year ago.
George Griffin of New York son of Mr and Mrs George Griffin of Bryan writes his parents that he will visit Bryan late summer. He has signed a seven month contract with the Little Opera Company of New York for the fall season 1931. He will be in Bryan from August 20 to October 1 before returning to New York to begin work in October.
Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday for Bryan and vicinity and East Texas. West Texas remains generally fair with similar conditions. Includes scattered clouds and no precipitation reported.
D W Carlton new athletic business manager at A and M College spoke at a Rotary Club luncheon. He urged Bryan business leaders to cooperate in providing part time jobs for students who are athletes, criticizing subsidizing college athletes and stressing civic clubs and chamber of commerce as community life gauges.
Governor Sterling said no interference with the planned Huntsville execution of Nicandro Munoz and Victory Rodriguez, convicted of killing Federal Customs Officer Bert Ellison in Hidalgo county. A 20 day reprieve to review defense attorney licensure claim ended with no action.
July 8 in Secretary Canyon C C, Fred E. Wortham 23 year old former newspaper man becomes full time secretary of the chamber of commerce. Officials say he is the youngest salaried executive secretary in the state.
The Bryan city commission will hold its regular monthly meeting Friday night with topics including Bowie elementary and Kemp high school equipment, oils and greases contracts, and a plan to reduce delinquent taxes. An informal discussion of the current fiscal year's budget will occur, with formal adoption set for August after July utility revenue results are available.
Oscar Jericho and Ethel Mae Pierce both of Brazos County filed notice Tuesday with County Clerk Jess B. McGee of intention to marry.
London reports that experts from nations signing the Young plan and Hoover moratorium will gather in London on July 17 to discuss the accord. The event signals ongoing international effort to coordinate debt relief and postwar economic policy.
UMANAK Greenland July 8. Martin Mehren and Arne Hoygaard, young Norwegian explorers, start inland glacier ascent from the coast to a 1000 mile ski trek across Greenland. Financed by the Norwegian government they seek scientific data and any trace of Dr Alfred Wegener’s prior expedition last heard in October.
Rufus R. Warren, foreman for the state highway department in Nacogdoches, receives the Croix de Guerre from France for gallantry on the Argonne front on November 1, 1918. Warren served as a private in Headquarters Company 360th Infantry 90th Division and also earned the DSC in 1920.
In San Antonio on July 8 a permanent organization named the Association of the Second Texas Volunteer Infantry of 1898 was created with General B. B. Buck as president. Other officers include Lieutenant W. J. Yates of Marfa as vice president and Colonel EF Roach of Taylor as secretary treasurer.
The cotton market slumped after the government report on July 1 average under cultivation. Futures closed 40 to 45 points down. Local spots were quoted from 8 to 8.5 cents.
New Orleans July 8 The government estimate shows area under cultivation July 1 at 41 491 000 acres 10 percent below last year when it stood at 46 078 000 acres Private agencies had recently estimated about 11 percent reduction The market reacted with a drop of about one dollar per bale.
New loans to veterans under the 50 per cent loan law totaled 792,436,116 dollars on June 27, benefitting 2,064,609 veterans. The Veterans Administration cited Washington as the top office by amount and number, with 417,804 loans totaling 152,858,078 dollars. Other leading offices included New York and Chicago area cities with substantial loan totals.
Liberty farmer William Smith will host his twelfth barbecue at his Liberty area home. He expects about 4000 visitors and plans 1200 goats sheep and beef prepared for the spread, continuing a Texas custom of serving friends.
In Hereford Mrs Beauford Luttrell from Westway Deaf Smith County won a free trip to the Farmers Short Course at College Station on a 76 cent dress during a county competition with 200 women participating.
Angleton July 8 The grand jury opened an inquiry into the killing of Jim Sneed guard at Retrieve state prison farm. Convicts Jim Merriman and Jack Perry face charges for shooting during an escape attempt using unfamiliar pistols. Sheriff Perry and farm manager I K Kelly described the deadly attack and the confrontation that followed.
In Gladewater Texas two men Dan McDuffey a Texas ranger and Jeff Johnson a jailed man recently relieved of duty were killed in a gun fight near the business district Tuesday night. McDuffey was slain while assisting officers and Johnson was shot by Chief W A Dial after firing on officers. Both died at hospitals in Longview and Gladewater respectively. An earlier report of officer Everett Hughes being wounded was later denied.
Captain Frank Hamer said Dan L. McDuffey, a ranger fatally wounded at Gladewater, had been with the ranger force most of this year. His home was New Boston in Bowie County, where he served as a peace officer for many years before his appointment.
The body of Ernest H. Gragg, the first Texas World War casualty, will be withdrawn from Ireland and shipped to the United States. It will reach New York July 17 and Washington July 19, to be buried with military honors at Arlington National Cemetery July 21. Mrs Gragg and her children will travel to attend service.
Tex a aviators L Robbins and H S Jones depart Seattle at 3 57 a m PT for Tokyo to claim a 25000 prize offered by a Japanese paper. They refuel over Fairbanks and Siberia, planning a 55 hour 5100 mile leg in the monoplane Fort Worth with no radio aboard.
Officials intend to burn vacant lots overgrown with weeds to cut grass fire danger and costs. One fire truck and several men will handle ignition and monitor the flames to prevent property damage. work slated to begin Thursday with cooperation from property owners.
San Antonio reports 4,904 meals served in June at a total cost of 357.99 less than June 1930 when meals were contracted outside. The city spent 7.3 cents per meal to feed inmates in the jail.
The University of Oklahoma board of regents accepted the resignation of Dr. Wannston as superintendent of University Hospital. Dr. W. B. Bizzell announced the appointment of Dr. J. B. Smith of Durant as Langston's successor, remaining on the faculty part time as professor of clinical medicine.
Beverly Hills July 8 Will Rogers writes to the editor noting that a holiday Fourth of July combined with a Sunday leads to injuries from fireworks and other hazards. He jokes that tides and autos take their share and suggests heavyweight prize fights as a safe alternative.
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