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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1932
Page
1
A World War II veteran visited the Bryan Red Cross seeking clothing. Promised pants belt and shirt by 2 pm were ready, but he did not return until after 3 pm. He had been shaven and dressed and declined the suit, saying he was already “fixed up” and left it for someone else in need.
Walter J. Coulter travels with his brother Dr. H. T. Coulter Mrs. Coulter and Miss Helen Coulter of Rockdale to Port Aransas for a week of fishing. Mr. and Mrs. E. R Bryant return from Colorado Springs after Mrs. Bryant recovers from a recent automobile accident. D. R. Keenan of Galveston and family visit Bryan in the Delameter home on West 26th Street.
The Bryan Federation of Young People’s societies will assemble at College Avenue Baptist church at 4 p m on Sunday July 31 with Heber Stewart as president. Oak McKenzie of First Methodist will be principal speaker, four minute talks by several youth groups, and special music by Epworth League. The federation cabinet has approved a time limit policy for speakers, with the principal speaker limited to twelve minutes.
County Agent C. L. Benson is confined to his home due to a slight illness. The notice notes a temporary, non serious condition affecting his usual duties.
Unofficial returns for the state senate district 14 race show Stone with 7222 votes, Gainer 5285, Crow 3184, not including Robertson county. Counts from Robertson indicate Stone 937, Gainer 995, Crow 363, with 6 boxes outstanding. The totals suggest a run off is necessary.
Mrs. C. E. Jowers, long time Bryan and Brazos county resident, died at Wilkerson Clinic early Monday after a 24 hour illness. Her daughter Mrs. Walter J. Higgs, away in Waco, was notified and reached her bedside as illness worsened. (Continued on Page 6)
American Legion Fair Board and steering committees from communities across Brazos County met at the Legion home north of Bryan to discuss improvements for the 1932 Brazos County Free Fair. About 40 members attended from Bryan Wellborn Harvey Steep Hollow Reliance Bowman Kings Highway Smetana Woodville.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at 3 o clock from St Anthony s Catholic church in Bryan for Joe Salidener Jr aged 25 of Riverside community who died at a local clinic Tuesday at 1 30 am after a lingering illness Rev B Brain led the services at the church and grave McCulloch Dansby funeral directors arranged all details He is survived by his widow his parents Mr and Mrs Joe Salidener Sr one brother Tony and seven sisters Mrs Pete Strata Misses Winnie Angelina Josie Dana Mary Callie all of Riverside.
Mrs. Bessie Ross Clarke wife of Frank Clarke died after months of illness at Provident Sanitarium Waco Her family learned of the death late Monday and traveled to be with her on the eve of the end The Clarke family includes two sons Frank Clarke Jr and Lawrence Clarke both of Johnson City and a daughter Elizabeth Clarke of Bryan The Bryan friends and relatives were notified after the passing and funeral details follow from the local obit
Tonight a federation cabinet meeting at the First Methodist church will finalize the first program for the Bryan federation of young peoples societies. Heber Stewart, federation president, said the meeting starts at 7 30 with a review of the proposed program for next Sunday at 4 in the College Avenue Baptist church. Expected attendees include Rita Kraft Patti Minkert Lamar Williams W T Posey and Nelson Fuller, with Stewart presiding.
H T Schovassa, former Fort Graham Post 159 commander, urges World War II veterans to read the August issue of The American Legion magazine. He highlights three aims: inform veterans of rights and benefits from federal and state laws, explain the Veterans Administration machinery, and describe the nationwide Legion system helping service members secure entitlements.
In Brazos County the primary produced 3 662 votes with Governor R E Sterling leading county results at 1 486, Ferguson 1 200, Hunter 674. A G Allred led attorney general race with 2 599. Calhoun 442 and Becker 230. Shaver led state superintendent 1 811 to Woods 1 387. Terrell led rail commissioner with Satterwhite second. DeWare won unexpired term for Pat Neff with Hatcher second. Hickman top Supreme Court, Pierson second. Westbrook and Terrell led Place No 1 congressman at large. Downs topped Place No 2. Strong led Place No 3. Runoffs planned for several county offices. Senator Gainer and Stone in runoff in 14th district. Butler won state representative race in Brazos and Grimes. County offices led by McSwain over McGee. Cole won district court clerk. Conlee and Goen slated for runoff. Dansby eliminated. Sheriff Reed won easily. Runoffs set for superintendent Neeley vs Ford. A A Powers and Mrs Tardy primary opponents. Justice McGee defeated Buchanan in Precinct 4. Buchanan and Patterson to runoff. In Precinct 1 Boyett over Todd. Precinct 2 Conrad over Holland and Seaman. Precinct 3 Wehrman over Kalinec and DeStefano.
Following a Bryan florist's tip in the Bryan Eagle, residents planted zinnia seeds in late July for fall and winter blooms. After recent rains cooled the air and moistened the ground, homeowners expect flowers to enhance yard beauty and home value.
After the Civil War a Georgia group settled in Brazos County Texas forming Little Georgia. The community grew from land purchases and farms with families joining, but time brought age illness and death to the first settlers.
Two Cobb boys ages about ten and fifteen near Wix on Lake crawled under an old log house during a severe storm. A bolt splintered the structure but caused no burns and the lads were unconscious for an hour or more before recovering.
G. R. Williams was resting at a local clinic Tuesday after a portion of two fingers on his right hand was sawed off while working on a building project at A. and M. College. His home location could not be determined, but it is not in Bryan.
An all day cemetery working at Alexander is planned for Wednesday August 3. All who intend to attend are asked to bring a basket lunch.
Funeral services for Mrs Minnet Weiss Martin 53 wife of G W Martin Southern Pacific freight agent Bryan were held Monday at 10 am from the family home on East 80th street Rev J J Pipkin officiated. Interment in Bryan City Cemetery with McCulloch Dansby in charge. Survived by husband and son George W Martin Jr and brothers Joe and Louis Weiss Little Rock Ark. Pallbearers named J H Conway N F Lockerd W S McCulloch John A Moore H A Burger Geo F Singletary.
Mumford school board president Pete Nigliazzo thanked Bryan residents who helped with the Mumford barbecue last Thursday, calling the event a success.
Turbulations from the Texas Election Bureau at 11 30 a m show Miriam Ferguson 83 772 votes ahead of Gov R S Sterling in 242 of 254 counties with 79 complete Totals list Ferguson 326 435 Sterling 242 663 Hunter 172 952 others 32 395 The 18th Amendment vote stands 285 867 for and 110 975 against Shaver leads Woods in the state superintendent race 329 275 to 308 097
E M Lane, Socialist party candidate for lieutenant governor in Texas and state organizer, will speak in Bryan on July 31 and August 1. He is described as entertaining and the public is invited to attend. Meeting locations to be announced later.
Dr. F L Thomas reports a July heat wave from July 12 18 that proved very unfavorable for boll weevils and other cotton insects. Natural control rose in northeast Texas and central regions while flea hoppers and bollworms declined due to stressed plant growth. Leafworms observed in San Patricio Cameron and Bexar counties with a second generation expected soon.
W P Trant of Bryan marked his 81st birthday at Ferguson Crossing on the Navasota River in Grimes County July 22 1851 with his children grandchildren and great grandchildren nearby. A large gathering of old and new friends joined in offering best wishes and congratulations. Despite the long day he remained in robust health and enjoyed the celebration.
Residents favored resubmission of the 18th Amendment with 1542 for and 1139 against. Millican and the Court House box in Bryan opposed resubmission, while Harvey and Tabor and other boxes supported it. Millican reported 43 against and none for.
R J Dunn director of the Texas A and M College band and a leading U S bandmaster was invited by the American Legion to judge the band and drum corps contests at the Corpus Christi convention. Dunn accepted and has judged at multiple Texas venues with national recognition.
Brazos county ex service men with bonus certificates aged under two years and previously ineligible can now apply for 50 percent loans under a new Hoover bill. The Red Cross aid station in Bryan is assisting applicants as Veterans Administration offices prepare to issue loans by Monday.
Texas farmers and Texas A and M College must lead national economic recovery as Edward A. O Neale of Chicago urges unity for a Lone Star Farm Bureau. He says half the farms in Texas justify a large organization, reliant on land grant colleges and USDA in a coordinated plan. Registration for the twenty third annual short course topped 2600 with more dorm reservations and camping figures expected.
W. R. McCullough secretary of the Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce has accepted an appointment by John Boswell president of the Texas Commercial Executives Association to a committee on Ethical Relations Among Texas Secretaries. L. A. Wilson Vernon Chamber manager is committee chairman. other members named include Paul Vickers Midland T. J. Burdette Hillsboro and J. D. Motley Ballinger. The panel aims to raise ethical standards among Texas secretaries in relations with each other.
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