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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1932
Page
4
LES AKERS comments on gender roles in schools, noting girls push ahead while boys cling to traditional habits. He argues both sexes know practical tasks, praising the shared skills in domestic and trades, and humorously laments adult desire to relive school days.
Omitted club members listed including Joe Martin Henderson Kurten and Albert Novosad. Smetana 4-H club to run program on the third Thursday with demonstrations by Luther Wilson Carl Wilson and others. several meetings scheduled at Rye Tabor Steep Hollow this week. Market display by Frank Penicka. comments on poultry hatch rates and livestock feed plans for Brazos County. call to plant grain sorghums Sudan peas peanuts and fall garden.
A Texas banker committee in Dallas says Southwestern banks hold ample funds to support industry and agriculture as federal credit boosts buying. The report notes the Fed's expansive securities purchases and new supply of capital, urging confidence and employment to lift the economy and reduce unemployment.
A mass meeting planned for Brazos County aims to inform taxpayers about county finances and promote economy in government. The piece argues citizens should engage beyond voting, noting low interest in public spending and constitutional issues. It also highlights Bryan civic concerts and Allen Academy earning war department honor.
Dr. A B Cox of the University of Texas reports a May 1 cotton on hand surplus of 3 172 000 bales, total 792 000 bales, with New Orleans middling spots 5 40 to 6 20 cents. He notes no crop shortfall but possible reduced yields and limited consumption, urging a Live at Home approach to raise more food and feed crops.
A report shows April exports and imports down sharply from a year earlier. Analysts argue that U S tariff walls and retaliatory moves by Europe hinder trade, forcing barter exchanges as gold payments vanish. Reducing tariffs could boost exports, employment, and domestic demand.
A London report cites Daily Mail insight that the Hohenzollerns may reclaim a monarchial government in Germany with public consent. The piece notes critical conditions, rising Hitlerist strength, and the prospect of a shift resembling Russia rather than fascist Italy, as observers await events in the coming year.
The Bryan Band gave a Friday night concert at the Christian church platform beside the building with extra chairs from the church. E F Yeager and W R McCullough led a party of business members and Chamber of Commerce officials. Henry Locke directed the band of about 30 pieces. W O Alexander of A M College performed a ventriloquist act with a marionette soldier, drawing cheers. The event was a pleasant evening and praised for a return.
Mrs. T. B. Robinson underwent a major operation at Wilkerson clinic this morning and is reported to be getting along fairly well this afternoon.
Farmers near harvest hope for rain as June brings weddings in Bryan. Miss Della Sodek and Albert Kopetsky wed with a large community hall dance. Christina Herman and Edd Sodek married the previous week with a home celebration. Local visitors include Joe Holmgreen and siblings visiting Albert and Edwin Novosad. trips to Austin for Willie Skubal's eye care. Community groups gather for 8. P. J. S. T. club at Wheelock and a 4 H club meeting set for June 6 with crystallizing foods demonstration.
Sunday services filled as Rev Pipkin led regular appointment. Fishing yielded no luck as rivers rose. A Friday night community meeting drew praise. Numerous local residents, Bryan visitors, and Edge residents were listed among attendees. Notes on whooping cough, vaccination efforts, graveyard work planned, and various social visits rounded out the report.
Post card from Mr and Mrs M R Bentley and daughter Ann reports a Cass county stop with mentions of piney magnolias and notable politics. They will attend the American Society of Agricultural Engineers convention in Columbus June 18 19 and 20 before returning to Bryan.
Prof FE G Marshall superintendent of Garwood public schools is in Bryan for the summer to finish a Bra gos county history for his UT master’s thesis He and Mrs Marshall formerly lived in Bryan and friends greet him on his first return visit.
A series of social visits are reported across Bryan Lindale Rock Prairie El Paso Galveston Temple Goose Creek Iola and Steep Hollow. Notable notes include Monteal Kincanon returning from Goose Creek with all A grades and several households hosting guests this Sunday and week.
Millican hosts a large Crawford family reunion at the old home with relatives from Navasota Goose Creek Bryan and other nearby towns. Other notes include graduates and faculty movements at San Marcos Denton and A and M colleges and the death of Sam Symius. A Millican Methodist revival begins with Rev Avery preaching and many testimonies.
John B. Blair, division highway engineer, said the highway commission authorized a survey and cost estimate for grading and bridges on Highway No. 21 through Burleson County. A Brazos River connection will link with the current route, with local cooperation sought. funding for paving Highway No. 43 from Hearne to Milam is also allotted to create a hard surfaced Bryan to Austin route.
Mr and Mrs W H Buchanan and daughter Marguerite Buchanan of Kurten spent today in Bryan.
The Smetana club members met at the school on Sunday night for singing and games directed by Mrs. Joe Regmund. Music featured Henry Berka Frank Stabler Joe Regmund and Jim Merkay. Principal Britton L Henderson led the singing. Several families and community members were listed as attendees and visitors. A big dance at Old Fountain Hall followed with Janick orchestra. The community club and women’s club met, and the girls club planned yearbook arrangements.
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