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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1935
Page
6
The Trant family hosts its annual barbecue in honor of W P Trant on Friday at Ferguson's Springs on the Navasota River. Born July 24, he turns 84 this year. 11 living children and 46 grandchildren are expected, with one daughter in Mobile, Alabama.
The Agricultural Writers Conference opens Monday afternoon July 29 and ends Thursday night with a Bryan Country Club banquet. Sessions run 1 30 to 4 30 daily featuring speakers from Extension E and various newspapers.
JR Smiley joins Allen's Faculty from Southern Methodist University as a student. His addition completes the teaching staff for the new school year at the institution.
Mr and Mrs J Frank Smith formerly of Bryan visit the city weekend and recall Bryan changes since they left in 1886 noting local improvements and a busy clerical scene.
The Texas highway commission ordered Brazos county to pay 25202.18 as full settlement of debt to the department. Funds had been held in escrow since the 1929 bond issue was sold.
Mrs. Virginia Edinburg Stanfield of Sweetwater, former Nolan County school superintendent, attends the last session of summer school at A and M College. She is visiting Bryan with her father C. C. Edinburg and plans to attend the school superintendents’ instruction session during Short Course week July 29 through Aug 3.
Two lifelong Gainesville residents Charles Hassell and A Morton Smith lead the Gainesville Community Circus for a single show at Kyle Field on July 29. The all local cast of 120 performs without salaries to fund new equipment.
In Roans Prairie on July 17, a filling station owned by Jess Statham drew attention over a freak water gasoline well. Locals reported an odor of crude oil in the water as fear of pollution spread among residents and nearby businesses.
Alfred Renz 45 was charged with murder in the death of Fred Robinson 49. Justice of the Peace Carrigan ruled Mrs Annie Renz died by her own hand. Meyer 36 Robinsons fiancee was found dead in a hotel after Robinson died from a blow. Renz said he sought to persuade Meyer to end her engagement to Robinson.
Mexico City July 23 Two peasants were killed in Villa Juarez as a movement against Rafael Villarreal, Tamaulipas governor, and municipal authorities gains strength. Three thousand Agrarians paraded Ciudad Victoria demanding the governor's resignation.
Giddings A Bell a former Edge store employee and John Davis a porter were charged with felony theft over about 1000 dollars worth of hosiery stolen in a two year period. Arrested Wednesday they faced county jail detention and await examining trial before Justice A J Buchanan. Bell posted 300 dollar bond. Davis remained jailed without bond.
Nelleen Herndon and Milton Field pleaded guilty to possession of dresses stolen from the K Wolens estate before Justice A J Buchanan. They were fined $1 and costs and sent to the county jail to lay out the fine. Another accused man identified a woman wearing one dress.
Rev. L. A. Wilson and Dr. W. H. Lawrence, president and secretary of the Rotary club, traveled to San Antonio to attend a Rotary officers meeting. The session was held Monday at St Anthony's Hotel, called by the governor and other notable local figures.
Kenan of Weslaco died Monday from injuries after an automobile incident near La Ance. The crash occurred Tuesday afternoon, with Tezan among the deceased and others injured. Authorities reported preliminary details and are investigating.
Named county agent Robert J. Buchanan of Kur ten will head Madison county Extension Service in Madisonville. He began his new role on July 1 in which he will work from the county headquarters.
Bryan business men and women toured Normangee on a goodwill trip, toured Leon County watermelons, heard remarks from officials, and enjoyed a concert by the Bryan Community band. About 1500 acres of melons, with 20 carloads shipped, face replanting due to wet weather and will be market ready in about three weeks.
A car truck collision south of Millican left Oscar Jericho of Milli can facing a driving while intoxicated charge after he allegedly drove on the wrong side of the road. Jericho suffered a severe scalp injury and was treated at a hospital before returning home. The Sproles freight truck was destroyed. the other driver was not injured.
Vernon E. Baker and Miss Aline Fulton obtained a marriage license, formalizing their plans to wed. The document records their full names and the official issuance details.
Bryan city commission adjourned meeting agreed to contact WPA Texas administrator H P L Drought to apply for aid for water main and sewer line extensions and to finish graveling and topping dirt streets. They also approved purchasing a 40 foot land strip for Baker avenue extension for 500 dollars and discussed crime and taxi cab licenses.
R G Williams city manager of Bryan was elected second vice president of the League of Texas Municipalities at the closing session in Austin. Mayor D C Harris of Mineral Wells was named president and Beaumont mayor P D Renfro first vice president. E E McAdams was re elected executive secretary and spoke at events with A G Baugh and William McCraw addressing delegates. More than 160 Texas cities attended the convention.
Bryan chapter represented by 11 boys and a adviser at the summer encampment for the Buffalo FFA district held at Grapeland country club lake east of Grapeland on Wednesday and Thursday. Twelve chapters attended about 125 members with 12 advisers. Activities included swimming baseball washer pitching diving volleyball and horseshoe pitching meals from home grown foods donated by each boy.
A claimed new remedy Zeeta offers three minute relief for burning feet excessive perspiration itching cracked toes and water blisters. Apply to feet and sprinkle in shoes then test with a watch for dancing joy or refund if unsatisfied. Sold by druggists and department stores with refund if no relief.
Regmund Leonard Sabo Gillam Steen and J L Sowell arrive from Gilmer to fill the vacant vocational agriculture post at Stephen F. Austin High School following Henry Ross resignation to join A and M College.
The Chautauquan Daily News reports Mrs P S Tilson of Houston formerly of Bryan took part in the first public initiation of the Guild of the Seven Seals at Chautauqua Hall of Philosophy. Twenty seven members admitted including Mrs Tilson. she has long been active in Chautauqua programs. Sell it with an Eagle want ad.
A sour yeasty odor from broken home brew bottles flooded the city sewers Saturday morning near the county jail. Dec Jackson, arrested Friday night, pleaded guilty to drunkenness before Justice A. J. Buchanan, was fined five dollars plus costs as the bottles crashed outside.
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