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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1929
Page
6
The text outlines Associated Press news reuse rights for Daily Press and affiliate offices in Dallas New York Chicago and Brazos County distribution rates and a quote by Dr Seaman A Knapp praising rural pride and agricultural development.
Major Texas rivers overflow threatening fertile lands as over 1 million acres flood. Weather risks loom with possible future droughts and calls renew flood control for irrigation. Governor Moody praise and wartime costs cited, plus note on campaign finance and public health in youth speech.
The Texas legislature faces a busy special session focused on road funding prison reform and utility laws. Flood prevention and reclamation legislation top the list to address repeated flood losses and reassure the public of the body's responsiveness.
Prospect residents greet Rev Daleo Poo and kin back to Magnolia and take day labor on Merino farm until conditions improve after floods and droughts. The piece notes emery reservoir damage, local school repairs, and praise for trustees Joe Beal Joe Corrobbo Ben Lampo Horace Tullous for efforts to educate children.
An unintentional death occurred involving Reverend R. Froane a Baptist minister in Rockdale and Mrs. Martha Yarbrough. The ceremony took place in his office.
The article reports on 1928 stock yard figures and the economic impact of cattle tick infestation. It cites Dr. Jones and local ranchers in Louisiana and Brazos county Texas, urging a multi million dollar eradication fund and coordinated campaigns to restore dairy and beef production, improve yields, and support broader farm development. It notes losses from tick fever, dipping costs, and calls for livestock farming integration with cotton to boost profitability.
A tentative start date of September 1 targets a cream route on Mail Route No. 3 from Bryan to allow farmers along the route to send cream to the A. and M. College daily. A county agents conference planned final arrangements and patronage efforts in the weeks ahead. James reports 12 Jersey cows produced a $234.82 cream check for April with about $75 in feed and costs leaving roughly $159 net, and notes feed costs could drop with more home grown hay. Attending the conference were J. H. Holligan J. M. Atkins JF. L. Hicks Mrs. E. A. Holick and Frank Dobdrovotny all marketing cream at the College creamery.
The Intermediate BY P U of Bryan First Baptist hosted a six o'clock picnic supper at Vicks Pasture to honor Mrs. E H Gibbons before she moves to Chicago with Mr Gibbons and daughter Jane. A large crowd attended, enjoying a supper and fun program. Gifts were presented by fellowship members.
Sam Trant of Bryan has accepted a position as assistant director of athletics at a boys training camp near Pinecliffe Colorado and left Tuesday to begin duties there. He has been a standout Bryan athlete since high school and will coach through the summer while a freshman at A and M College. Mrs. W. H. Holzman and daughter Miss Wilma Holzman of College visited Paxan for Texas Prosperity Month, June 14 to July 14, and President Gil appointed two cabinet members to represent the republic at the event.
Head of the department of veterinary medicine at A and M. University departs for Oxford Ohio where Miami College will confer LLD degrees on him June 10.
Miss Bessie Mae Baker entertained Bryan high school senior girls and boys at a picnic Monday night honoring visitor Miss Elsie Ferguson of Corpus Christi. The group gathered at a pretty lake on Johnny Keneeny’s farm east of Bryan for an enjoyable evening with numerous couples listed among the attendees.
John M. Caldwell, respected Bry an businessman, presented medals yesterday to six A M freshmen in stock judging contests. The award, funded 16 years ago by Bryan and College Station business leaders, honors continued support. Recipients include J M Caldwell J W James T E Lawrence A M Waldrop Casey Sparks and the Camas plus E D Pool and CC Apgersos Jr.
More than eight and a half inches of rain fell in Bryan and College Station last week across three days according to A and M College measurements. The heaviest downpour was Tuesday at 3.93 inches, with 2.62 inches Monday and 2.00 inches Wednesday. Thursday yielded a trace. Temperatures were steady with a high of 87 and a low of 65. A letter notes sailor John Martindale, recently at two Cuban ports, is en route to New York and Bryan after four months aboard an oil tanker visiting Holland and France.
A medical authority compares a son’s skin eruptions to an ostrich burying its head in sand to avoid danger. The piece links eruptions to poison in the blood and weakened organs, endorsing Hertine as a remedy from ROMAN & Vick.
A local bank report describes the new smaller U S bills set to circulate July 1. It notes design changes for $1 $2 $5 $10 with portraits Washington Jefferson Lincoln Hamilton and the Treasury building and Monticello. The redesign aims to deter raising denominations and save paper as life spans vary by value.
The sixth annual conference of county school superintendents will be held July 29 to August 2 at A and M College. An exhaustive program lists speakers from A and M and state educators plus regional officials.
Heavy rain last week caused damage to Bryan city streets with about 40 repair items identified. The survey estimates total damage at 35,000 and work to restore streets, culverts, and small bridges has begun and will be completed as quickly as possible under City Manager J Bryan Miller.
Work on Bryan avenue between 26th and 28th streets is to start soon as property owners sign necessary papers. Contractors move to paving once details are completed. A Mineral Wells girl mistook a filing clerk for a manicurist.
Dr. Mark Francis of College Station will attend a homecoming in Shan don, Ohio, before Miami College confer s an LLD degree on June 10 for his national contributions in science and education. His brother Dr. Ed Francis of Washington, D C also receives recognition for Tularemia research. Dr. Mark Francis long served in the Texas A and M College veterinary department and led cattle dipping to eradicate fever ticks, a method used across the United States.
City hall announce oiling of all pools on streets and city property is finished. Property owners are urged to drain premises and remove water holding cans and containers, as mosquitos breed in standing water and the work will be repeated in the coming days.
Brazos County residents are summoned for the fifth term district court jury. Jurors must report Monday at 9 00 AM to the county courthouse. Names include Locke McCallum Thompson Wilson Operstein Seale Stetz Undon Altimore Caldwell Dansby George Gelber Orsak Devis Boriskie Sallard Tren t ere Sample Konecny Schowsten Shimen Esbesta Stasney Berger Jurek Wehrman Denena Lloyd Konecny Hearn Collette Chance Ventrichola Batten Jones.
The First Baptist Church primary department social at Sue Haswell Memorial Park was shifted to the basement due to rain. Leaders and sponsors including Mrs. R A Eades and others organized games and a birthday celebration for the quarter with cake candles and favors. Mary Helen Vick earned honorable mention for May perfection. refreshments included chicken sandwiches lemonade ice cream and suckers.
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