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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1930
Page
1
Levees held as the crest nears with river levels forcing levee top work at Pineville and surrounding towns. Louisiana legislature weighs a $25,000 relief appropriation, Red Cross aims to raise the same amount for flood sufferers.
Edith Wilson Smith of San Diego California writes to Mrs Lee J Rountree of Bryan Texas thanking her for sending Bryan Daily Eagle and recounting how reading the paper inspired her to imagine her name in print She mentions old daguerreotypes labeled Boyett and expresses hope no partition of Texas occurs expressing state pride and gratitude.
Fred Maulin H R Taylor Mr and Mrs H J Keets and Judge Henry Thurman of Houston stopped in Bryan to inspect Allen Academy and A and M College for potential September enrollments. The party, heading to California for a several week auto vacation, had minor car repairs before continuing. Mrs Allen of Calvert, after an appendectomy, improves in Bryan hospital. Mrs Thee Ash formerly Leola Day visits Bryan with her parents Rev and Mrs Day on West 26th Street.
Five masked gunmen robed Max Conly, drug store night manager, in San Antonio. The heist occurred early today as the bandits escaped with 500 dollars after Conly exchanged shots with them. Fifty rounds were fired. one gunman is believed wounded.
Special to The Eagle reports mostly cloudy conditions tonight and Thursday with probable local showers for Bryan and vicinity. East Texas also mostly cloudy with possible showers, while West Texas experiences southwest fair conditions with unsettled showers in the north and east portions tonight and Thursday.
Ivanhoe Commandery Knights Templar and their ladies will banquet in Sbisa Hall at College on Friday at 7:30 PM. Each Knight may bring one Royal Arch Mason and his lady as guests. Invitations indicate a well attended event with an informal program led by general chairman P. S. Park focusing on fellowship and entertainment.
Ernest Mason a negro charged with robbing Morris Schulman manager of the Palace theatre March 29 at gunpoint was found guilty in criminal court late Tuesday. The jury fixed his punishment at five years in state prison. Attorney Lamar Bethea may seek a new trial. During the same session Ray Walker who was found guilty of burglarizing Powers confectionery store was sentenced by Judge W C Davis to two years in state prison.
Fourteen Bryan volunteer firemen led by Judge W C Davis will depart for San Angelo to attend the Texas State Firemen Association annual convention. They aim to secure Bryan as the 1931 convention site. C F E Jenkins, state association vice president, travels Sunday to help finalize plans and is expected to be elected president at the gathering. Continued on page 4.
Governor Dan Moody and members of the state highway commission will visit Bryan on Wednesday afternoon June 11 as the motorcade inspects the Old San Antonio Trail and splits at NavaSota. The party, including Attorney General R L Bobbitt, will reunite in Huntsville and end the trip June 13 at Caddo Lake with plans for a meeting of Louisiana and Arkansas governors on road questions. The itinerary for Wednesday runs from Giddings to Brenham Old Washington and Navasota with an overnight in Crockett. Thursday covers Nacogdoches San Augustine Center Carthage Henderson and other announced stops.
Mr and Mrs Walter Johnson of Bryan will attend the United States Free Will Baptist convention in Vernon Alabama as delegates from the Bryan Free Will Baptist church. Pastor Rev E C Morris will also attend and then visit his former North Carolina home before returning to Texas. The Johnsons will visit his Vernon relatives, his boyhood home.
Judge W C Davis announced plans to travel to San Angelo to invite the Texas State Firemen's Association to Bryan for 1931 and to pursue the Texas State Bar Association convention for Bryan. Supporters urged him for the official Bryan convention getter post as they listened to his plans.
DENTON June 4 Yancey Story returns to his hometown to start a 100 day jail term for turkey theft. Convicted of the Krum bank robbery, he claims he saw county officers while reported missing. Officers deny the claim and express indignation.
Peace officers from Wheeler and adjoining counties hunted June 4 for James Howard and Bob Russell who escaped during the night from Wheeler county jail after slugging jailer Lee McBee at the door for supper. An all night search traced them to Pampa with Joe Howard in solitary confinement for his role in the breakout.
Houston officials report a rush of 2,500 to 3,000 new students due to a six year old enrollment law. E. E. Oberholtzer, general superintendent, told the board of trustees that a dozen new classrooms must be ready before the September opening.
Fred Hale of the A and M College will assist in the Kurten Saturday night program featuring music readings and short talks. Hale serves as chairman of the Lions group fostering rural activities at Kurten.
A D Jackson speaks to Lions Club members about harnessing the Brazos River to prevent floods. He notes progress by the Brazos River Reclamation and Conservation Association and Lion C C Todd’s input, with Bryan Lions showing deep interest in the project ongoing toward controlling the river’s destructive waters.
Police report four fugitives remain at large after a late night incident. Residents are urged to stay indoors and avoid approaching unknown individuals carrying firearms as authorities intensify efforts to locate the suspects.
In Iona Michigan on June 4 three men were captured and one arrested, reducing the fugitives at large to four after a break from the state hospital for the criminal insane. The surrounding district remains on edge with armed residents and locked doors as inmates armed with knives razors and clubs were on the loose.
John H. Hearne of Kurten Brazos county died at his family farm home Tuesday at 1 p m after a lingering illness He was 67 years 8 months and 21 days old A lifelong farmer he is survived by his widow four sons and five daughters Funeral services were at Old Tryon church conducted by Rev J J Tatum Interment in Tryon cemetery McCulloch Dansby of Bryan in charge
Rockdale resumes Sunday cinema after years offline. A petition overturned a city decree banning Sunday theatres, clearing the way for matinees and evening shows, restoring weekly screenings for residents.
Will Rogers notes in Beverly Hills that the Supreme Court sworn in Owen J Roberts and adjourned for the year with little chance for a mistake, compares it to Chicago stock market quirks, mentions a recent machine gunning, and jokes about the Zep returning home with Lady Drummond Hay and Cary Wiegland, suggesting costs be adjusted to reflect its true use.
Isaac Childs pleaded guilty to murder in Brazos county district court for the fatal shooting of Cassie Davis on October 14 1929. The jury fixed a 15 year state prison sentence, recommended by both sides. Childs fled the country after the crime and returned six weeks ago to Bryan to be jailed.
The fourth carload of green tomatoes from Bryan area yards will depart today. F. H. Tulloch of Newton-Wallace Company in Jacksonville cites prompt movement despite lower grower prices. Local crop quality is described as above average for shipment.
Bishop James Cannon Jr. defies Senate lobby committee by refusing to answer questions about his 1928 anti Alfred E. Smith activities. He calls the inquiry an intolerable intrusion on citizens rights. With no quorum, the panel adjourned as Chairman Caraway plans delay until his return.
Mrs. Melle Williamson was chosen president of the Business and Professional Women's Club at a gathering hosted by Mrs. M. B. Parker. Other officers named include Lilian Ferguson as first vice president Helen Swift as second vice president Myrtle Murray as treasurer Stella Stewart as corresponding secretary and Lee J. Rountree as parliamentarian. The group plans to send a representative to the Harlingen state meeting in the Rio Grande Valley June 11 12 and 13 with Mrs. Williamson selected to attend.
The cotton market continued down today with futures finishing 15 to 20 points lower. Local spot prices were quoted around 13 to 13 1/2 cents.
The Creath Brazos Mission Study Institute will hold its annual meeting in Bryan at First Baptist Church from June 11 to 13. Sessions begin at 9 45 cada morning with devotional led by Mrs Albert Buchanan, president of Creath Bra vos Associational W M A, and Mrs Tom Sweeney of Bryan as associational chairman.
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