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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1935
Page
1
Mabel Zimmerman argues Hugo ranks as France’s finest poet though his fame rests on social novels. Les Misérables is praised for its vivid Paris life and the beauty amid sin and suffering. The work’s central figure speaks to humanity across ages, challenging numbness and despair.
Dr and Mrs Sid Perry host Mrs Bruce J Perry and her children Bobbie and Joanne of Wilson Oklahoma visiting Bryan in about two weeks. Miss Marjorie Calley and Miss Clarice Scott from Dallas arrived at A and M College to work in the Bankhead project and stay with Mrs Garvin on West 29th street. George Stephan departed for Galveston for a short visit with Mrs Stephan and daughter Gloria Glyn.
R B Blanton secretary of the chamber of commerce and Paris business man Langford visited Brazos County south end to inspect kaolin deposits and collect samples for pottery use. They were joined by D L Wilson secretary of the Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce and later proceeded to Austin to discuss highway improvements with the Texas highway commission.
Amityville New York July 16 Two men suffered serious injuries at Frank Buck's wild animal camp when a huge python wrapped around Otis Lloyd and a frightened lion broke loose hurting Henry Kirby Irby. Both were taken to Reed Hospital.
Fred Hale of the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station told the Bryan Lions Tuesday noon that vitamin A deficiency in a mother’s ration affects offspring, causing eye blindness or malformations. He cited College experiments and noted nutrition research dates from 1720 and post 1918.
The House voted 259 to 86 to reject a move by Rep. Deen of Georgia to force adjournment next Tuesday. The tactic was tabled, effectively killing Deen’s resolution. Democratic leaders noted Sen. La Follette of Wisconsin as the pivotal figure who might grant an early adjournment while linking it to action on the $501,000,000 nuisance tax extension.
The first rural work center tied to the farm rehabilitation program was dedicated in Friendship, Houston County, and renamed the Q O B Martin Friendship Center in honor of the late Texas extension director. The 21 acre site with five log buildings hosts a trading post canning plant wood shop syrup mill tanning and other small industries for about 400 farm families including 50 rehabilitated on farm sites.
Bruce McNeely of Calvert, son of Mr. and Mrs. D. L. McNeely, was injured at a construction site in Marlin. A letter from his grandfather reported a severe head blow and that he remained in serious condition. Bruce is a Calvert High School graduate and twin.
Wichita Falls, July 16. John D. Jones announced a 300 mile wind erosion defense program under the shelter-belt plan for 1936. About 2.5 million trees will be grown for planting next spring in February and March, with strips along sections and boundaries to minimize farming disruption. Robson to plant to protective shelter belts over years. demonstrations include two half mile strips near Shamrock and Childress.
Jake Wilson elected head coach at Allen Academy to succeed T. F. Puny Wilson who takes over Lon Morris College in Jacksonville. H. Brownlee named assistant coach as N. B. Allen announces the changes. Wilson and his family expected in Bryan today to join the academy.
The city of Bryan purchased a 40 foot land strip from Mrs H L Fountain between 26th and 27th streets for 500 dollars to extend Baker avenue. Plans for the street extension will be made immediately and construction will start at the earliest notice.
Siegfried von Ciriacy Wantrup, economics professor at the University of Bonn, visiting Bryan College Station, studies American agriculture and the AAA. He has been in the United States since March, with stops in Washington, Harvard, Knoxville, New Orleans, Austin, and now Texas, planning a Western Coast trip before returning to Germany in September.
DoJ agents joined possemen in the search for the bank robber who killed two Puyallup police officers Chief Chadwick and Patrolman Storem after a hold up of the Orting State Bank. Authorities tied the suspect to William Mahan, alleged brains of the George Weyerhaeuser kidnapping, as茀roads were guarded and officers pressed the manhunt toward Seattle.
W. H. Moehlman was wounded by a tenant who fired 78 lead shots through a window as Moehlman rode by on horseback. The tenant surrendered to county authorities. charges of assault with intent to kill are expected. Moehlman suffered facial injuries but is not considered seriously harmed. The tenant’s identity is not known to Moehlman’s family.
Joe Pletzer employed at the Palace Theater suffered a fracture of his right arm around noon Monday when his foot slipped while climbing a ladder and he fell to the ground. The accident occurred at the side of the Palace as he was climbing to the roof to work on the cooling system.
The name Sea Hag was selected for Eagle the black widow spider managed by John Sidney Smith in Bryan. Bonnie Parker was the other final name offered. Interest remains high with daily visitors while no brooders or care plan for 400 to 500 offspring has been arranged yet.
Lawrence Parker Jr. and his college friend Dwight Hunter of San Angelo left Bryan for Galveston where they will embark on the S. S. Westmoreland, a cotton boat bound for Europe. They expect to land at Havre in about twenty days and plan to tour Europe in August before returning to enter the University of Texas at Austin in September.
W I McCulloch returns from the American Furniture Mart in Chicago where he did extensive buying for the McCulloch Dansby Company. He says buyers were more numerous than any year since 1929 signaling improved market conditions.
Concrete paving south of College to the Grimes county line near completion this week. After curing for ten days the shoulder work will be finished and traffic expected to resume about August 1. Union Construction Co contract hosted a barbecue at Bryan Country Club for about thirty workers and guests.
City Manager R G Williams reported that paying projects including College avenue and a section of the Hearne road into Main street were deemed eligible for funds from the Texas highway commission work relief program. Chairman Harry Hines indicated serious consideration in executive session and Williams said the reception was courteous and plans and cost estimates are ready if approved.
The highway office moved from the courthouse to the new highway office building on North College avenue on Tuesday. Beginning Wednesday, all division office business will be conducted in the new quarters. The former highway room becomes space for the county superintendent and rural school library. Mrs. W. E. Neeley, moved by, will relocate her office and books from the southeast corner office. A. J. Buchanan will move to Neeley’s old office and plans to return to a location aligned with the district court clerk’s historic site. The former Buchanan office will be given to J. S. Barron, county auditor, who has used jury-room quarters on the third floor.
John R. Smith and Miss Myrtle Jane Suggs, both of Hearne, were married in Bryan by Justice of the Peace A. J. Buchanan. The couple will reside in Hearne after the ceremony and begin their life together.
The U S circuit court of appeals in Boston ruled processing taxes under the Agricultural Adjustment Act unconstitutional. The 2 to 1 decision found no constitutional authority to levy processing and floor taxes, stemming from Hoosac Mills. The Justice Department pledged an appeal to the Supreme Court.
About 6000 pounds of galvanized iron roofing worth roughly 350 dollars was taken from the G. 5. Parker Lumber Company sheds Saturday night. Thieves removed 2 1 2 inch iron and left 1 1 2 inch corrugated stock intact, entering through north doors and driving the truck to the south end. Police suspect a ring is operating with a local outlet for stolen building materials.
Brazos county relief headqu arters seek 53 men aged 18 or older from relief families to join CCC camps. Applications urged at relief headquarters with entrants from white and Negro communities. travel to camp scheduled for July 24.
Division highway office staff have moved from Brazos county courthouse to a new building. Most equipment and records are in place with remaining details to follow in a few days. J. E. Blair oversees the division with E. Bluestein as assistant. A room previously for the state highway patrol now serves as a records room after a force merger.
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