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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1931
Page
1
The column notes readers seek a change of scenery amid rising temperatures and vacation plans. It recalls the lure of mountain air and blue skies as residents yearn for refreshing escapes, while Tuesday’s Lions Club meeting in Bryan was cut short, removing a scheduled speaker.
Mrs and Mrs R W Moreland arrive in Bryan to live while Mr Moreland assists the S Department of Entomology. The Nagy family returns from a long car trip to Ditty on the Mexican border and Old Mexico. Mrs W F Terry, ill at home on East 27th Street, shows slight improvement.
In Mork Pennsylvania on June 10 officers believe seven year old Charles was shot by his six year old brother William over crackers. The motive arose when the younger boy reportedly spoke of sharing and their older brother George, nine, heard the chatter. A shotgun from an adjoining room was fired.
Corpus Christi on June 10 reported the 8. A. Western Wave a Proctor line steamship sailed with passengers and freight to New Orleans initiating regular service between the two ports.
Longview report says Ethan Farley, 32, brother-in-law and business partner, was shot at the home of J McVey, 31, where he stood guard against a mutual foe. McVey told police he dozed, woke, and mistook a passerby for the intruder.
Six miners died and one man remained missing when gas flooded the fourth level of a Kohlendorf coal mine near Neudorf Germany rescue teams searched for the missing worker as four were rescued. The incident occurred June 10 as rescuers battled hazardous conditions.
In Ardmore Oklahoma a requiem mass was conducted for Emilio Cortez Rubio cousin of Mexico's President Ortiz Rubio and Manuel Garcia Gomez member of a prominent Mexican family killed by sheriff's officers. The bodies will be sent to Mexico City later with Oklahoma representative Charles Clowe. Salvador Cortes Rubio testified details of the stop before the shooting.
Texas bank data show May weekly debits averaging 148.25 million dollars, down from April and well below May of last year. Total deposits fell to 416 million, loans eased to 301 million as securities holdings surged to 92 million amid a district trend in the Dallas Federal Reserve reporting banks.
Weather bulletin from June 10 notes partly cloudy conditions with scattered thundershowers for Bryan and vicinity tonight and Thursday. East Texas remains partly cloudy with scattered thunder showers, while West Texas shows partly cloudy skies tonight and Thursday.
A large meteor fragment reportedly struck a farm near Malinta in western Ohio today. The impact shattered windows within half a mile and was felt across towns within about a 40 mile radius, aligning with earlier earthquake reports.
Three bootleggers and three swindlers were bound over to the grand jury by Justice J. T. McGee. Joe Castoria faced manufacturing and possession charges with bond set at 500 dollars. Tom Turner and Joe Shotwell bound over on whiskey possession with bonds 250 and 300. Winifred Watson Ellie Jackson and John Brown bound over for conspiring to swindle with 500 bond each.
Los Angeles June 10 Raymond L Haight state corporation commissioner announced a partial investigation of Richfield Oil Company of California findings show a deficit of over 54 million dollars due to alleged mismanagement and stock juggling.
A two story colonial brick veneer residence for Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Adams is planned for the Cavitt addition. Construction aims for completion by July 1, promising a modern and complete home.
Hon. Hugh B. Steward of Teague says a special session of the Legislature is likely to address oil proration to stabilize the industry and aid small operators. He notes broad support in Texas and hopes a just bill can be written if lawmakers reconvene. Steward and his brother W. W. Steward Jr. toured Bryan and met with Rep. Mrs. Lee J. Rountree to discuss the issue.
Dr. J N Goodwin a former Bryan resident now in McAllen says proration is the only solution to troubles facing oil producers in the East Texas field. He and Mrs Goodwin are visiting his mother Mrs T C Goodwin and relatives. He is interested in a 40000 barrel well on his land and expects another around mid June.
The cotton market showed mild strength with futures 18 to 20 points higher. Local spot cotton traded around 7 to 8 cents per pound.
Twenty fathoms under the sea eight men in the sunken British submarine Poseidon awaited rescue while surface efforts continued. Another 10 of the 18 missing were believed trapped in a second compartment making rescue unlikely even if alive.
During the State Firemen's convention in Bryan John Wittman, the oldest Bryan volunteer fireman, receives honor for 49 years of service since 1882. He holds life treasurer duties and remains a devoted volunteer fireman despite age.
Registrations for the summer term started Monday at the College of Marshall with indications of a larger enrollment than last year.
Rev Ed J Harris, pastor from Bryan, is teaching theology at Southern Methodist University Dallas during the second and third weeks of June. He will return to Bryan Friday night and preach at First Methodist Church Sunday services.
The Farmers Market drew strong crowds this morning with total receipts around 35 dollars, the best showing yet for operations. Poultry eggs dairy and vegetables were sold out by 11, with women vendors gaining regular customers and many first time patrons returning.
Plan to hold a mass meeting in New Braunfels on July 14 invites farmers bankers teachers and business professionals to discuss soil conservation. A terracing demonstration will be conducted the following day attracting local interest in conservation efforts.
Robert Massie a 66 year old San Angelo sheep ranch owner and wool merchant died in a Dallas hospital today after a long illness from cancer.
Incoming Bryan Lions Club president H. O. Ferguson, who takes office July 1, was chosen Tuesday as the official delegate to the International Lions Clubs Convention in Toronto July 14 to 17. He will join the Texas delegation in Dallas July 11 aboard a Texas special train, with stops in Chicago and Detroit en route, and a boat trip to Port Huron before continuing to Toronto for the opening. Governor F. D. Fuller of District 2-S and Mrs. Fuller will also attend. The trip coincides with the Texas State Firemen’s Association meeting.
Col. Edward M. House at Manchester Massachusetts says if the election were held next week the country would go overwhelmingly Democratic. He, President Wilson’s trusted adviser, notes indications point to a Democratic victory next year.
Washington reports June 10. Carl Williams, a federal farm board member, observed in New Orleans that Southern women wear cotton dresses almost exclusively this year. He cites mill men driving the shift as well as helping cotton growers and manufacturers.
Ceremonies elevating Father J B Gleissner pastor of St Josephs Bryan to monsignor and adding rank to three Galveston diocese priests were held at St Marys seminary with 150 priests attending retreat services Tuesday night. Also elevated were Right Reverend Mgr E A Kelly of Beaumont made a notary and Rev J B Schnetzer of Houston and Rev J Pelnar of West named monsignors.
The senate committee to investigate state and county departments and ferret out irregularities met in secret session in Austin this week. Dr. J. W. Beck of De Kalb chairs the panel with Senators George Purl Dallas Joe Moore Greenville Tom DeBerry Bogota and Carl Hardin Stephenville among its members.
Sessions of the Texas State Firemen and Fire Marshals Association focused on fire prevention and more efficient firefighting methods, with emphasis on reducing insurance penalties and fire losses. About 1200 visitors attended, with 51 delegates registered and many non delegates present.
Beverly Hills California June 10. In a letter to the editor Will Rogers argues that debt relief could lift global mood and economic strain. He asserts most owe less than they are owed and proposes debt forgiveness as a temporary relief with a return of interest later. He asks for support on the motion.
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