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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1932
Page
4
Optimism grows as cotton prices rise and livestock values improve. Cotton acreage falls 10 percent from last year while crop damage may curb output. Iron and steel exports rise markedly from March to May, and shoe production shows a solid rebound. Analysts say conditions are improving since the start of the year and call for continued cautious optimism to sustain recovery.
Hubert M. Harrison of the East Texas Chamber of Commerce cites tax surveys across 71 counties showing waste and incompetence in local government. He urges careful fact gathering before action, supports manager forms for counties and city county mergers to cut expenses and improve administration. He notes possible legislative moves to allow manager forms in county government and city county mergers.
The National Federation of Business and Professional Women led by Nebraska's Mrs. Lulu T. Andrews plans a nationwide effort to encourage voting. The campaign uses newspapers, radio, and public meetings to urge all voters to study issues and candidates and cast informed ballots in local, state, and national elections.
The report discusses possible concrete paving on Highway 21 from Kurten to the Navasota bottoms and graveling the dump between the two rivers for winter passability. It argues the improvement of Highway 21 holds greater commercial value than concreting Highway 6 and urges attention before winter.
Bryan city commissioners, led by City Manager R G Williams, cut salaries for all city employees by five to eighteen percent to save about seven thousand dollars annually. The action aims to start the new fiscal year in sound shape despite anticipated lower revenues and precedes the Board of Equalization report. Employees accepted the reductions, and officials praise the city’s financial management and morale.
Brazos county may avoid part of the 250000 bond issue for highways and faces a possible tax reduction from 20800 to 90000 for the new fiscal year. Local financiers note that if the second 250000 in bonds is not needed, the county could buy existing bonds at a discount to reduce interest costs, a prospect welcomed by residents seeking fiscal restraint.
The State Highway Commission proposes a policy shifting road costs from counties to the state with reimbursement later. Gov Sterling was urged to convene a special session to enact this, though unlikely. If adopted, Brazos County may avoid about half of its $500,000 share for current highway projects.
LES AKERS writes to the editor noting changes in language and customs. He laments modern musical comedy lacks both music and comedy, keeping only the name. He contrasts old and new habits, giving humorous takes on marriage and social change.
A community supper hosted by W M Arring tom dest F conde evening drew a good crowd. Among attendees were Misses Morte Ruth Anita Bensarling visiting grandparents the Bensarling family of Steep Bollev. Numerous relatives from Bryan and Houston stopped by for weekend visits and church gatherings.
Millican Methodist sent five delegates to a Union League meeting in Bryan last Friday. Delegates include Miss Nannie Mae Williams Sylvia Meredith and Doris Simpson plus Messrs Pinkney Simpson and Kirkland Edwards. The League plans a watermelon social at Mies Trone Furman's Saturday evening July 16. Missionary Society groups planned a July 21 barbecue at Mrs B McGregor's with watermelon. Y P U Baptist groups held a picnic at South Branch Spring on July 9 with games at Miss Thelma Seeley's. The socials engage most Millican youth in church work.
The Board of Equalization reduced Bryan’s 1982-38 tax rendition to 4,508,910 from 5,504,000 while the tax rate remains at 1.85 per 100. The cut lowers city revenue by 18,500 and requires borrowing to cover sinking fund shortfalls. The public school system loses about 7,500, with salaries already cut seven percent. Superintendent H L Durham warns some programs, including the commercial department, may be dropped.
Rev. John Swanwick of North Zulch filled Rev. Thompson’s appointment here Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Alfonce Brazyk attended.
The ten day revival led by Rev Roy S Holloman ends with an open air court meeting beside the Colege Avenue Baptist Church. A strong choir energized crowds and the pastor calls the season very successful and helpful with evident spiritual benefits.
Quanah July 13. John Nance Garner of Texas Speaker of the House and Democratic vice presidential nominee is expected to attend a picnic at Lake Pauline near Quanah July 28. Many prominent Masons will be present. the Masonic Lodge of Quanah hosts the affair for Masons of three countries.
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