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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1935
Page
3
Two sisters who had not met in 19 years were reunited this weekend at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Offa ims. Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Copeland visited. they were joined by Mrs. T. B. of Lufkin who came to stay, as Sheriff Williams noted the emotional reunion.
Mrs. W G Houghton and her son George of Houston attended the funeral of Louis White in Bryan on Sunday. The family plans to return to Houston and stay with relatives in the Boone home after delays.
A Sunday rainfall and wind caused minor damage in Bryan. Lightning struck but no serious injuries were reported. A printing company sold packs of 500 sheets at 60 cents per pack.
The City Federation of Women's Church Societies held a Monday afternoon meeting at First Presbyterian. President Mrs. Hudson Myers and secretary Mrs. Ralph Reynolds led reports showing strong local work, a $32.87 balance, and plans for future efforts including a Vacation Bible School enrolling 127 children and 82 diplomas awarded. The group also funded one training school trip for Ann Stovall and heard devotional moments from Mrs. Parker and Miss Watts.
Farmers look back to 1929 crisis and celebrate current upgrades as Government programs boost outlook Texas extension workers praise local leadership and cooperative self help. Machines and power devices ease farm life while extension staff push community programs and stronger farm policy.
The July 1 Department of Agriculture report foresees production growth in most crops for the district, especially feed crops. Cotton area is up modestly, and growth of plants has improved in recent weeks. Livestock ranges show substantial improvement, while commercial activity and banking indicators reflect mixed but steady conditions compared with 1934. Building permits fall 15 percent in June yet total volume is well above last year, marking the strongest half-year since 1931.
A column outlines how massive volcanic dust and ash clouds could dim the sun, trigger prolonged winters, and drive glaciations across Europe and North America. It notes species shifts with the black locust and ginkgo, and recalls long survival of the Sequoia and related trees.
A Texas correspondent discusses glaciation history and the 1883 Krakatoa eruption as context for asteroid-like shifts. He argues future ice ages may threaten population centers, cites Krakatoa’s far reaching effects, and notes Texas size and forestry figures linked to W Goodrich Jones of Waco and Dr Luther G. Jones.
In Bryan on Saturday Steeles Store Lee Court and Frank Degelia handled business. J M Perrone Mike Perrone Jr and Miss Lena Degelia and Josephine Perrone visited the county superintendent Mrs Neeley to secure school transfers. Mary Ann Perrone visits Hearne and San Marcos this summer. She and Rena Mae Perrone plan to teach after returning home with Mary Ann teaching at Steele's Store and Rena Mae at Goodson Bend Burleson County. Joe Degelia visits Steele's Store with the Degelia family.
Southern Pacific Lines announces personnel changes affecting officials. B. S. Holliman moves from Dallas division to San Antonio as superintendent, based in San Antonio, succeeding the retiring C. R. Morrill after 43 years. T. M. Spence takes Holliman's Dallas division post, with offices in Dallas.
Dr King Vivion resigned as president of Southwestern University after seven years. He asked to terminate his connection on August 1 and board chair Dr C G Cody of Houston was authorized to appoint a funding committee to select a successor. Vivion previously served as pastor at Galveston First Methodist and was a key figure in Bryan and College Station communities.
A promotion bill awaiting House floor action would immediately advance 4918 officers nationwide from a 10 460 name list. At Texas A and M College several officers would be affected including Lt Col A R Emery Maj W C Washington Captains Raymond Orr Alexander O Gorder Louis F Pickney and lieutenants J E Reierson M H Marcus John T Binns. Maj B F Delamater Maj John P Wheeler and Capt C S Richards would also be promoted after transfers to Columbus Fort Leavenworth and Fort Sheridan respectively.
First Methodist Sunday school held its missionary day with the Primary department directed by Mrs. H T Downard Mrs E W Bullock Mrs Brooks Stevenson and Miss Frances James about 25 children participated The program opened with a department song a piano solo by Mary Gene Smith a group song All Things Bright and Beautiful by five children Florine Lenz Bettie Ann McCartney Brooks Stevenson Dick Holmgreen and Billie Downard a Bible reading Anna Belle Rychlik a poem Happiness by Ada Lou Pierce and a closing prayer by Billy Downard.
Mrs G W Fletcher of Navasota speaks on Peace and Prohibition during Sunday night service at First Methodist Church sponsored by the Women's Missionary Society. Social relations committee, chaired by Mrs Grover C White, organized the event. Services start at 8 oclock on the church lawn for comfort and safety.
Texas A&M College hosts a record attendance of about 7000 at the 26th Farmers Short Course debut in Guion Hall. Dr. T O Walton and H H Williamson welcome visitors as 4 H officers, beekeepers, co ops leaders, and writers convene for a week of lectures and activities across agriculture and cooperative programs.
Sectional meetings on horticulture dairy livestock poultry farm crops soils and engineering were held during the day. The Rural Pastors and Laymen's Conference met beneath the trees at the north end of the academic building. Principal speakers included Rev. F. W. McFatridge from Ft. Worth Dr E A Stanton from Huntsville Rev Robert Williams from Lorena and Rev Jove Sullivan from Dayton. The evening program features Vesper services on the president's lawn with Rev. Guy F. Jones from Huntsville and a Gainesville Community Circus performance in the stadium.
Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Franks visited Teotihuacan The Pyramids of the Sun during Lions International Convention activities in Mexico City last week. Franks described Teotihuacan as standout and noted a 250 foot pyramid predating Egypts.
Mr and Mrs M I Evans and two passengers were injured when a tire blew near Taylor causing their car to leave the highway and overturn two or three times. Mr Evans may have a spinal injury though not yet confirmed. Mrs Evans, Virginia Evans, and Minnie Wilkes suffered cuts and bruises.
Funeral services for Louis H. White were held Sunday at his daughter's home in Bryan. The 58 year old, born May 14 1877, died Saturday in Austin and was brought to Bryan for burial in the city cemetery. Survivors include two sons, three daughters, a former wife Gracie Lee and several relatives across Bryan Kerrville Houston Ennis San Angelo. Pallbearers were local friends.
Funeral services were held in Brenham Monday for the mother of C. J. Blondeau an employee at the city power house. Mr Blondeau and family drove to Brenham to attend the services. She died in Royston Sunday with cause of death not available locally.
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