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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1930
Page
4
The first census of state and federal prisons shows Texas houses more inmates for prohibition violations than any state with 635 such prisoners on January 1. The report also notes national overcrowding, with 100 state prisons capacity 94,704 housing 116,670, and West Virginia cited as the worst offender.
Dr. R. A. Cox of the University of Texas warns that Texas cotton quality has deteriorated costing farmers up to 70 million dollars in seven to eight years. He cites soil depletion and poor seed as causes, and urges fertilizer, crop rotation, terracing, and better seed to restore competitiveness.
The piece discusses a tariff bill linked to Hawley Smoot and Grundy, likely to pass both houses and go to President Hoover for signature. It notes Hoover’s preference for fact based commission review, the political protests surrounding tariff legislation, and past vetoes and reforms affecting veterans pensions.
The article argues the new tariff law largely protects industries already shielded by prior tariffs while offering farmers only minimal relief. It contends increased duties on many goods will wipe out farmer gains, urging a presidential veto and noting Congress paid little attention to the president’s view on drafting a new duty schedule.
A Bryan Texas gathering of over a hundred residents formed the Associated Community Builders to foster closer cooperation for the city and Brazos county. Judge W C Davis urged honoring founders, sustaining institutions, and continuing civic loyalty to sustain Bryan’s schools churches and public utilities.
The piece argues timber reforestation hinges on government role, citing Minnesota Governor Christainson’s view that the state must own and manage forests. It notes Texas efforts under BE O Siecke’s tour of Europe, and urges broader state initiative to conserve natural resources and curb waste from logging.
An article in the Dallas News reviews efforts to educate Black Texans through foundations led by Rosenwald Jeanes Slater and Keane. It notes state supervision, rural industrial high schools, home economics, and sanitation aims, highlighting key figures and the push to reduce racial prejudice via classroom and community programs.
S G Buchanan of Bryan was called to Houston Sunday due to the serious illness and death of his brother G C Buchanan age 46 of Houston. Funeral services were held Monday at 4 pm from the deceased's late residence with burial in Houston City Cemetery. Surviving are his widow and three children Raymond Ruth and Thelma all of Houston plus his father G W Buchanan of Edge and one brother S G Buchanan of Bryan. Bryan attendees listed.
Ralph Howell Jr graduates from the law school at State University this year. His mother Mrs. Ralph Howell travels from Austin to witness the ceremony. Howell has funded his seven years of study and also worked as a voice student, appearing as bass baritone in a recital of In a Persian Garden based on the Rubaiyat.
Out for state treasurer is Charles Lockhart a longtime depository manager in the state treasury and former Scurry county treasurer for 16 years He is a Bryan resident and relative of Roy Driver Mrs Will Gelber and Mrs Alma Higgs He was in the city Saturday promoting his candidacy.
Jim Young of Kaufman warned that weak leadership cost Texans a million dollars in five legislative sessions. He argued that electing Love Miller Mayfield Ferguson would mean continued political strife and economic anarchy. Lee Satterwhite backs Clint Small from Fort Worth while Bryan club members question governorship candidates. W H Bledsoe of Lubbock withdraws from the Democratic lieutenant governor race citing business conflicts.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Bevis married in Giddings last Monday returned from a honeymoon in San Antonio Dallas Fort Worth and Houston arriving in Navasota Thursday and visiting Bryan with Mrs Bevis parents Mr and Mrs J L Dickenson. They will reside in Navasota at the home of Mr and Mrs Tom Owens. Mrs Bevis was honored with a shower hosted by Misses Pauline and Lelia Davis at their South Houston Street home this afternoon at five.
Brazos County Health committee held its monthly meeting with members present. Reports from Miss Abbott and Miss Abbott’s countywide social service work were shared after nurses attended a Beaumont convention. Ninety five defects were found among 86 examined children, with free services from local dentists and doctors.
Saturday community notes describe diverse visits and travel. George Chance and daughter Patience head to Kerrville for a girls summer camp. A large group attends the Alice Pearl Odom and B. F. Norman Jr. wedding in Kurten Palestine.
R L Jones reports boll weevils at work on his 65 acre field east of Bryan. He brought two cotton blooms, pink and white, to the Eagle office this morning, noting promising signs for a good cotton crop.
Mrs Francis Cantavespi offers an automatic washer for sale at half price. Phone 1087.
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