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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1930
Page
5
Dr Walton proposed a permanent income from natural resources to fund Texas education so every child could have nine months of schooling. He warned 25 percent ofEntering college students may fail in the first term and 20 percent by midterm, blaming the wider educational system and calling for a stable funding plan to avoid legislative lobbying.
A speaker outlines annual soil losses and potential crop reductions from erosion on cotton land with 2 percent slope, noting a 40 percent yield drop in Black land versus 25 percent state average over 25 years. He cites higher production costs and argues for a value-based approach to farm land protection and two loan-focused solutions.
The proposal advocates offering extended low interest loans to fund terrace construction until land is adequately protected. It argues such financing will stabilize soil conservation and prevent erosion while enabling farmers to invest in terrace systems.
The twenty first annual Farmers Short Course at Texas A and M featured a textile engineering plant tour where cotton weaving processes were demonstrated. Dr T O Walton urged an education system aligned with industry progress while S M N Marrs called for stronger public high schools to smooth transitions to college. Awards in the improved living room contest were presented by DeWitt McMurray to winners, announced to the group including women attendees.
Funeral services for S. H. Hickman, longtime Bryan educator and YMCA organizer at A and M College, were held this afternoon. Survived by widow, son Butler Hickman, and daughter Mrs Arthur Ray of Long Island NY, with pallbearers and honorary pallbearers named.
The author thanks voters in the 4th Precinct of Brazos County for primary support and announces entry into the runoff on August 23. He pledges to serve all county residents and asks for continued support from friends and others who voted for other candidates.
College Station reports about fifty grain sorghum varieties are grown in Texas. J Roy Quinby of the Chillicothe substation notes variety purity challenges and regional suitability. He cites sources in Texas Oklahoma and Kansas and mentions a new hybrid from Chillicothe that yields well where milo fails.
At the Farmers Short Course in College Station Texas Dr Luther Jones of A and M College cites lands never tilled harbor fewer weeds than long cultivated fields He notes weeds can have value for erosion control and soil enrichment while weed control underpins most crop value Texas reported 2 295 new oil wells in the first six months of 1980 and is a separate economic note tied to the era.
William Jack Graham died after a month long illness at the Harvey home on Saturday night July 26. Rev J J Tatum of Bryan Free Baptist church conducted the funeral service with Mc Culloch-Dansby of Bryan in charge. Survived by widow two sons H L Graham and Sam Graham both of Bryan a stepson George Cargill of Bryan three daughters Mrs I M Weeden Harvey community Mrs A T Dyas and Miss Eunice Graham of Bryan his aged mother Mrs Mary Graham and sister Mrs Annie Hawthorn of Harvey. Pallbearers were O L Andrews Clyde F Goen C L Jones Noah Cole Frank Barnes and Vance Arrington.
Miss Catherine Cleveland of the Cotton Textile Institute spoke at the Farmers Short Course in College Station Texas about cotton fabrics as fashionable summer wear. She noted versatility, new weaves, finishes, and low cost make cotton ideal for various occasions and easily laundered for comfort in hot months.
Tyler Haswell returns from a California trip with Mrs Haswell their grandson Haswell Giraud and Ava His wife and son remain in Los Angeles with Miss Ara visiting a large vineyard and a vast world class nut orchard He reports on Hollywood moving picture lots with thousands employed and a late night apartment fire story adds local color to the feature.
Funeral services were held at Bright Light cemetery in the Harvey community Sunday afternoon at 3 o clock for William Jack Graham aged 58 years 7 months and 18 days whose death occurred at
Hon. F. L. Henderson travels to West Texas on legal business. He will meet local officials and review case matters related to pending filings and judicial proceedings in the region.
The notice states Daily Fagie will sell advertising space on the premises. It outlines the plan and invites interested clients to contact for rates and placements.
The Georgetown Lions Club mourns the sudden death of Tom E. Lee. Mrs. C. D. Marrs of College Station sang with Mrs. Roy Danto at a piano accompaniment. Lions in attendance included R. V. Armstrong, John E. Blair, D. Dansby, Milton Dansby, Edge, F. D. Fuller, and many others.
Three couples filed notice of intention to marry and applications for licenses with Clerk Jess B. McGee on Monday. The pairs are J Clifton Hotard and Jewell Holligan of Brazos, Clyde Henry and Ozelle Cummings of Os, and Joe Cantillo and Rush of Robertson. Clean cotton rags requested at the Eagle Office.
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